Shenanigans Irish Pub
Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 112 A – Ipanema
(21) 2267-5860

Lord Jim
Rua Paul Redfern, 44 – Ipanema
(21) 2249-4881

Lapa Irish Pub
Rua Evaristo da Veiga, 147 – Lapa
(21) 2221-7236

Mudbug
Rua Rodolfo Dantas, 16 – Copacabana
(21) 2543-5052
Rua Paula Freitas, 55 – Ipanema
(21) 2235-6847

Big Ben Pub
Rua Muniz Barreto, 374 – Botafogo
(21) 2286-8120

If you’ve heard of Irish Pub at Rua Jangadeiros, 14 – Ipanema, forget it. It closed down.

Quizomba

The gig is tonight (friday) at Circo Voador. The band is in my  opinion the best carnival group. They play every style of music with a group of percussionists. Very nice! The price is R$50, but pay half printing this flyer on the left.

Address: Rua dos Arcos, S/N – Lapa

Sex Becape

Happens at Zero Zero tonight too. The music is hiphop and black played by DJ Sadam. I have no idea about the entrance fee.

Address: Av. Padre Leonel Franca, 240 – Gávea

Arraial Casa Rosa

Arraial means a typical party that happens in Brazil in June, usually comes with lots of typical food and drinks. On Saturday there will be one at Casa Rosa starting at 11pm. Some shows are scheduled and there will also be a dj playing. The entrance fee is R$15 until midnight.

Address: Rua Alice, 550 – Laranjeiras

Wedding Party

As the name says, the music in varied like in a wedding in Rio. Some great and old songs and other current songs. The decor is also thematic. It happens Saturday at Marina da Glória and starts at 10pm. The prices are R$80 (woman) and R$120 (man). They have half price for students or if you have a flyer.

Address: Avenida Infante Dom Henrique S/N – Glória

The gig happens at Lapa Irish Pub. Should be nice if you like the band or need a drink! Starts at 10pm and the price is R$10.

Address: Rua Evaristo da Veiga, 147 – Lapa

Festa Seis

Translation: six party. Their modo: music without limits and fun without shame! Never being to the party, but the place where it happens, Cinematheque, is nice. I couldn’t find enough info, but the music they play is pop and rock. To pay a little less (R$15 until 1am) you have to register at this site or print this flyer.

Address: Rua Voluntários da Pátria, 53 – Botafogo

Rebolation Party

The party happens at Pista 3 and is known for being really democratic. The djs play rock, pop, hip-hop and funk, and even axé (brazillian music very popular at Bahia)! To pay a little less (R$15 until 1am) you have to register at this site or print this flyer. The regular price is R$25.

Address: Rua São João Batista, 14 – Botafogo

7Day Weekend

The party happens at Casa da Matriz and tonight they will be playing with the girls from a reality show called Nós3. The djs play rock, pop and hip-hop. To pay a little less (R$15 until 1am) you have to register at this site or print this flyer. The regular price is R$25.

Address: Rua Henrique Novaes, 107 – Botafogo

Bailinho started with a lot of mystery but a lot of brazillian celebrities. Soon, everybody knew what it was. A great party where all sorts of music are played by djs with a lot of good connections (that explains the celebs). The music: Frank Sinatra, Hot Chip, Michael Jackson and mashups. It starts at 8pm since everyone’s got to work on the next day. Prices: R$80 (R$40 with a student card).

Where to buy: Isabela Capeto store (Rua Dias Ferreira, 217); British Colony store (Rua General Dionísio,57); and online at Ticketronic

Address: Armazém 2 (Píer Mauá): Avenida Rodrigues Alves, 10 – Centro

Sundae Tracks

Exclusively on Sundays the house nightclub is great for dancing to hiphop, rock and indie songs on both first and second floor. It’s a house converted into a club with small rooms and colored walls with weird artworks. Anyway, cheap beer and drinks for a nightclub in Rio. No need for dressing up, the dress code is casual and confortable. Starts at 10:30pm and get there early (huge queu). Price: R$20 (print this flyer to get a discount).

Address: Rua Henrique de Novaes, 107 – Botafogo

Céu na Terra

The carnival block Céu na Terra will be rehearsing tonight at Centro Cultural do Cordão da Bola Preta. Carnival blocks are these group of percussionists which during the carnival have their street parades and are followed by crowds. They play carnival music which are called marchinhas. I highly recommend to get a taste of Rio in Carnival. Starts at 2pm. Price: R$5.

Address: Rua da Relação, 3 – Lapa

Bloco Volta, Alice!

Tonight at Casa Rosa a carnival show. Before and after the show, dj Fernando and dj Zédoroque will play some dancing samba, funk and black music. At the other dance floor dj Fernando will play black music. The place is a big pink house modified to a party house, with a nice outdoor area and pool tables. It starts at 11pm. The price: woman R$15 and man R$30 before midnight.

Address: Rua Alice, 550 – Laranjeiras

Samba do Mofo

The band Zacaros will be playing tonight at Mofo Lapa. They play samba, pop, soul and samba funk. In the setlist artists like Jorge Ben Jor, Seu Jorge, Farofa Carioca, Tim Maia and Lenine. Before and after the show Dj Tom will play all sorts of music, from rock to samba.

As for the bar, on the ground floor there are tables and chairs where you can sit and enjoy some beers. After long stairs, on the first floor there’s a dancefloor and that’s where the dj and the band play. Great music and great air conditioning. To get to the first floor you have to pay R$20.

Address: Rua Mem de Sá, 94 – Lapa

The party happens at 16th January at MAM (Museum of Modern Art). In the setlist everyting. Amongst the djs: Roger, Sany Pitbull, Darke (old black music), Lulinha (hip-hop) and Tucho (hip-hop). The prices: from R$40 (women) and R$60 (men). It starts at 10pm.

Where to buy: Auslander stores at Shopping Leblon, Fashion Mall and Rio Design Barra; and online at Ingresso Mais.

Address: Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, 85 – Flamengo

Bailinho

Bailinho started with a lot of mystery but a lot of brazillian celebrities. Soon, everybody knew what it was. A great party where all sorts of music are played by djs with a lot of good connections (that explains the celebs). The music: Frank Sinatra, Hot Chip, Michael Jackson and mashups. It will happen on the 17th and 31st of January. It starts at 8pm since everyone’s got to work on the next day. Prices: R$80 (R$40 with a student card).

Where to buy: Isabela Capeto store (Rua Dias Ferreira, 217); British Colony store (Rua General Dionísio,57); and online at Ticketronic

Address: Armazém 2 (Píer Mauá): Avenida Rodrigues Alves, 10 – Centro

Sapucapeto

Isabela Capeto (famous stylist) and Leandro Sapucahy (music producer) got together and decided to make some carnival music. Along with percussionists they are rehearsing for the main presentation that happens during the Carnival (12th February). For now, you can go to the rehearsals on the 24th January and 7th February. It happens at a club called Jockey from 7pm.

Address: Praça Santos Dumont 31 – Gávea

I love Rio

The party is on the 19th January (from 10pm), one day before a holiday in Rio.  The best of: samba with a samba school called Mangueira, funk with dj Malboro, black music with a band called AfroRio, plus house and more. There will be a vip area with some other djs. Prices: from R$30 (women) and R$40 (men). It happens at Jockey.

Where to buy: Addict store at Shopping Leblon; Foxton store at Shopping da Gávea, Ipanema (Rua Garcia D’Avilla, 147); and Ingresso Certo.

Address: Praça Santos Dumont 31 – Gávea

I just found a list of the “blocos” by date. Check out some that I recommend… I’ll put all of them when the time comes.

30th January

Spanta Neném
When: 12pm
Where: at Corte do Cantagalo – Lagoa
Route: alongside Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas

Me esquece
When: 12pm
Where: Praça Athahualpa – Leblon
Route: from Avenida Delfim Moreira to Rua Afrânio de Melo Franco

Imprensa que eu gamo
When: 2pm
Where: Rua das Laranjeiras, 90 – Laranjeiras
Route: it makes a square around the block

6th February

Céu na Terra
When: 7am
Where: Largo do Curvelo – Santa Teresa
Route: Rua Almirante Alexandrino, Rua Pascoal Carlos Magno, Rua Monte Alegre, Rua Oriente, Rua Progresso to Largo das Neves

Imaginô? Agora amassa
When: 11am
Where: Rua José Linharess
Route: Rua José Linhares, Rua Ataulfo de Paiva, Rua Carlos Góia, Avenida Delfim Moreira to Rua Afrânio de Melo Franco

Simpatia é quase amor
When: 2pm
Where: Praça General Osório – Ipanema
Route: from Rua Teixeira de Melo to the beach (direction to Leblon)

Xupa mas não baba
When: 3pm
Where: Rua Cardoso Júnior, 420 – Laranjeiras
Route: to Rua Leite Leal

7th February

Suvaco do Cristo
When: 8am
Where: Rua Jardim Botânico with Rua Faro – Jardim Botânico
Route: Rua Jardim Botânico (direction to Gávea)

A coisa tá preta
When: 2pm
Where: Praça General Osório – Ipanema
Route: Rua Teixeira de Melo, Avenida Vieira Souto (direction Leblon)

Empolga às 9
When: 2pm
Where: Posto 9
Route: no route, it stays in place

12th February

Carmelitas
When: 2pm
Where: Rua Dias de Barros – Santa Teresa
Route: not found

Azeitona sem caroço
When: 4pm
Where: Rua Dias Ferreira – Leblon
Route: it ends at Rua Bartolomeu Mitre

Vem ni mim que eu sou facinha
When: 5pm
Where: Praça General Osório – Ipanema
Route: no route, it stays in place

Sapucapeto
When: 6pm
Where: Rua Dias Ferreira – Leblon
Route: no route, it stays in place

Concentra mas não sai
When: 6pm
Where: Rua Ipiranga, 54 – Laranjeiras
Route: no route, it stays in place

13th February

Cordão da bola preta
When: 7:30am
Where: Avenida Rio Branco – Cinelândia
Route: to Avenida Presidente Vargas

Céu na Terra
When: 7am
Where: Praça Odilo Costa Neto – Santa Teresa
Route: Rua Áurea, Rua Oriente, Rua Progresso to Largo das Neves

Escangalha
When: 12pm
Where: Rua Orsina da Fonseca – Gávea
Route: direction Praça Santos Dumont

Barbas
When: 1pm
Where: Rua Arnaldo Quintela – Botafogo
Route: direction to Urca

Empolga às 9
When: 1pm
Where: Rua Henrique Novaes
Route: direction to Humaitá

Aconteceu
When: 2pm
Where: Largo das Neves
Route: Rua Progresso, Rua Oriente to Rua Áurea

14th February

Cordão do Boitatá
When: 7pm
Where: Rua do Mercado – Centro
Route: Praça XV, Rua 7 de Setembro, Rua do Carmo, Rua da Assembléia, Rua Dom Manuel e Praça XV

Bangalafumenga
When: 9am
Where: Rua Pacheco Leão – Jardim Botânico
Route: it stays at Pacheco Leão

Que Merda é essa?
When: 1pm
Where: Rua Garcia D’Ávila with Rua Nascimento Silva – Ipanema
Route: Avenida Vieira Souto (direction Leblon)

Simpatia é quase amor
When: 2pm
Where: Praça General Osório – Ipanema
Route: from Rua Teixeira de Melo to the beach (direction to Leblon)

Bloco Cru
When: 4pm
Where: Rua Henrique Novaes – Botafogo
Route: no route, stays in place

15th February

Volta, Alice
When: 8am
Where: Rua Alice with Rua das Laranjeiras – Laranjeiras
Route: it goes uphill

Corre atrás
When: 10am
Where: Rua Dias Ferreira – Leblon
Route: Rua General Venâncio Flores, Avenida Delfim Moreira to Rua Bartolomeu Mitre

Aconteceu
When: 2pm
Where: Largo dos Guimarães – Santa Teresa
Route: Rua Paschoal Carlos Magno to Rua Monte Alegre

16th February

Carmelitas
When: 8am
Where: Largo dos Guimarães – Santa Teresa
Route: Rua Almirante Alexandrino to Largo do Curvelo

Quizomba
When: 10pm
Where: Circo Voador (Avenida Mém de Sá) – Lapa
Route: Rua Mem de Sá, Rua Teixeira de Freitas, Rua Augusto Severo, Rua Teixeira de Freitas, Rua Mem de Sá to Rua dos Arcos

Vagalume
When: 2pm
Where: Rua Pacheco Leão, 1235 – Jardim Botânico
Route: between Rua Pacheco Leão and Praça Santos Dumont

Largo do Machado, mas não largo do copo
When: 2pm
Where: Largo do Machado
Route: direction to Rua Ministro Tavares Lima and around the block

Orquestra Voadora
When: 3pm
Where: MAM – Flamengo
Route: Aterro do Flamengo

17th February

Me beija que sou cineasta
When: 9am
Where: Praça Santos Dumont – Gávea
Route: no route, stays in place

21st February

Monobloco
When: 8am
Where: Avenida Rio Branco – Centro
Route: from Avenida Presidente Vargas to Cinelândia

Palaphita Kitch + Bailinho

Great music, great food, great drinks and great view. Plus a special tour by pedalo at the lagoon. You can also count on a fireworks show. The party happens at a bar called Palaphita Kitsch at Lagoa. The price started at R$350, but now I don’t know how much it’s costing.

Where to buy: at Palaphita Kitch (same address below)

Address: Av. Epitácio Pessoa, quiosque nº 19 and 20 – Parque do Cantagalo – Lagoa

Cidade Maravilhosa

This party happens at Flamengo, a place with great views. At their website, they say you can see fireworks from Copacabana, Flamengo and Niterói. The music includes international djs, sertanejo, samba and more. It includes drinks, dinner, breakfast and a table of dry fruits. The price now is from R$350.

Where to buy: online at Ingresso Certo

Address: MAM: Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, 85 – Flamengo

Reveillon CaRIOca

This one happens at a hotel in São Conrado (close to Barra). The music played will be samba (with a samba school band) plus hiphop and a lot more. This includes drinks (vodka, whisky, champagne and beer), dinner and breakfast. The price now is R$500,00 for students (which means the full price is R$1.000,00).

Where to buy: Datelli (stores) and online at Ingresso Certo

Address: Hotel Intercontinental: Av. Prefeito Mendes de Morais, 222 - Salão Gávea, São Conrado

The party happens every Wednesday at Drinkeria Maldita Copa. A karaoke where you can only sing rock songs. Songs from Morissey, Oasis, Arctic Monkeys, Pavement, Weezer, Social Distortion, and more. It should be a lot of fun, tonight I’ll see it for myself! It starts at 8pm and get there early to put your name on the list, because from what I heard some people go home without singing. The entrance is R$8.

Address: Rua Aires Saldanha, 98 – Copacabana

Pagode da Arruda

Pagode da Arruda was created by some friends who wanted to keep the real samba alive. They play the best of samba music. Music from people like Cartola, Zeketi, Zeca Pagodinho, Fundo de Quintal, Beth Carvalho and more. Every Wednesday the band plays at Parada da Lapa. The price tonight is R$10 and starts at 8pm.

Address: Rua dos Arcos – Lapa

Gente Fina Quarta

Some djs play lounge, dance and hiphop. As for the place, the first floor is a lounge with tables and a bar. Upstairs, there’s a dancefloor and a bar. Some couches around the dancefloor provides a place to rest for a while, but don’t count on chatting while on it. Dress code: dress up, but nothing excessive. It starts at 7pm. The price: R$15 (with bonus).

Address: Rua General San Martin, 359 – Leblon

Arraialzinho

Arraial means a typical party that happens in Brazil in June. The producers of this party are the same from Bailinho (which is a very fun party with a lot of beautiful people and great music). Anyway, I think you won’t be dissapointed at this one. Lots of great food treats and dancing to a live band. It happens at Clube de Remo do Flamengo this Saturday from 3pm til 11pm. Tickets are R$25 (sold at some BR gas stations – one in lagoa and barra for sure).

Address: Av Borges de Medeiros, 997 – Lagoa

Festa PHUNK!

The party is produced by the djs: Artur Miró, Saenns Peña and Coisa Fina (there are others too). The music played is a variety of grooves and black music for people of every kind and age. The party happens at Cinematheque. It’s R$20 or R$12 if you send you name to this email: reservascinematheque@gmail.com. It starts at 11pm.

Address: Rua Voluntários da Pátria, 53 – Botafogo

Baile dos Solteiros (Single’s Ball)

Tonight at Casa Rosa Dom Braga will be playing along with some guests. Before and after the show, the dj Zédoroque will play some dancing samba and black music. At the other dance floor dj Fernando will play black music. The place is a big pink house modified to a party house, with a nice outdoor area and pool tables. It starts at 11pm. The price: woman R$10 before midnight R$15 after, and man R$25.

Address: Rua Alice, 550 – Laranjeiras

Bateria da Mangueira

Mangueira is a very traditional samba school. During the year they rehearse and play in some places (with a smaller group of percussionists). Tonight they’ll play at Estrela da Lapa. It’s supposed to start at 11pm. After the show, dj Ailton Arêas will be in charge. And the price is R$25 (for the first 300 tickets) and R$30 for the others.

Address: Avenida Mem de Sá, 66 – Lapa

Happy Single Life

Tonight at Namaste Club a lot of funk music. The music: hiphop, black, house, funk, old funk and samba. And everybody gets a free drink from Bacardi until 1am. Price: woman is free til midnight and man R$25 (cover) or R$50 (with a bonus at the bar). To pay less (don’t know how much less) send your name to this email: sexta@emociona.com.br or print this flyer. It starts at 11pm.

Address: Praça Santos Dumont, 31 – Gávea

Festa Americana

Tonight at Nossa Sem Hora the party is called “american party” (which is what we call the parties that happened at the play area of the buildings when we teenagers). Anyway, the party has a different setlist: wedding theme. There’s also a band Mal de Cabeça that plays every friday (but it starts playing late, around 3am). The production of the party also gives out some fantasy items. It should be fun! Don’t know how much is the cover or the time it starts (but you should get there early), because they didn’t answer my e-mail or my phone calls.

Address: Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, 1144 – Copacabana

Exclusively on Thurdays the house nightclub is great for dancing to 80s, rock and indie songs on the first floor and some drum ‘n bass on the second. It’s a house converted into a club with small rooms and colored walls with weird artworks. Anyway, cheap beer and drinks for a nightclub in Rio. No need for dressing up, the dress code is casual and confortable. Get there early (it’s a holiday), it will be packed today! And by early I mean around 10:30pm (you can wait having a drink at a bar at the end of the road).

Address: Rua Henrique de Novaes, 107 – Botafogo

Gente Fina

Usually, the first floor is more of a lounge with tables and a bar. But on Thursdays it’s Samba Day with live samba music. Every Thursday, the band Zoasamba make lots of people dance. Upstairs, there’s a dancefloor and a bar. Some couches around the dancefloor provides a place to rest for a while, but don’t count on chatting while on it. Dress code: dress up, but nothing excessive.

Address: Rua General San Martin, 359 – Leblon

Keb address: Rua Ataulfo de Paiva 1174 – Leblon
Melt address: Rua Rita Ludolf, 47 – Leblon