|
* * * Nightlife in Rio de Janeiro * * *
|
Rios vibrant dance scene features DJs spinning a wide variety of beats from house and hip-hop to more uniquely Brazilian combinations such as electrosamba and bossa jazz in addition to Brazilian DJs, Rio attracts a handful of vinyl gurus from New York, Los Angeles and London to spin at bigger affairs. Flyers advertising dance parties and raves (pronouced hah-vees) can be found in some of the boutiques in Ipanema and Leblon and in the surf shops in Galeria River, near Praia do Arpoador. Most clubs give a discount if you have got a flyer.
|
* * * Fundiçao Progresso * * *
Located at Rua dos Arcos 24, Lapa. Fundiçao Progresso. An old factory with a battered facade hides one of Lapas best a Sartuday night parties. A celebratory straight and gay crowd finds its groove at this nonstop festa. |
|
* * * Melt Club * * *
|
Located at Rua Rita Ludolf 47A, Leblon. The sinewy Melt Club is one of those places that couldnt possibly be anywhere but Leblon. Models and their admires lie draped around the candlelit lounge, while lovely waitstaff glide between the tables delivering peach or guava colored elixiris. Upstairs, DJs break beats over the dance floor, occasionally accompanied by a few percussionists.
|
* * * Bunker 94 * * *
Located at Rua Raul Pompeia 94, Copacabana. Featuring big parties on weekend, Bunker 94 is one of Copacabanas big draws. Its three rooms fill with an eclectic mix of Cariocas and tourists as hip-hop, acid jazz, rock, trance or deep house plays overhead. Weekends get very crowded here |
|
* * * The Cube * * *
|
Located at Rua Francisco Otaviano 20, Arpoador. On the border between Copacabana and Ipanema, the Cube hosts weekend parties of changing themes. It features a number of relaxed rooms for quick retreats when the drum and bass gets to be a bit much. Some nights feature live music : Chorinho, samba and bossa nova - followed by DJs, so check this out . . .
|
|
