(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Tonight: Samba de Lei at Carioca da Gema, Samba Independente dos Bons Costumes at Fundição Progresso, Arismar do Espírito Santo (20:00) and Rafa Direito (22:30) at Blue Note Copacabana, plus Rodrigo Drade at Rio Scenarium; also notable are Piazzolla at Audio Rebel and opening-night screenings at the Festival do Rio.

Top Picks Tonight Samba de Lei - Carioca da Gema (Lapa)

• Why picked: Quintessential Lapa samba in an intimate, old-school room.
• Start: Doors 19:30; main show 21:00
• Address: Av. Mem de Sá, 79 - Lapa
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• Tickets: Shows & tickets

Samba Independente dos Bons Costumes - Fundição Progresso (Lapa)

• Why picked: Big, high-energy roda de samba in a legendary venue.
• Start: 21:00
• Address: Rua dos Arcos, 24 - Lapa
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• Tickets: Buy via site

Arismar do Espírito Santo - Jaez na Terra - Blue Note Rio (Copacabana)

• Why picked: World-class jazz set with a Brazilian master bassist/multi-instrumentalist.
• Start: 20:00
• Address: Av. Atlântica, 1910 - Copacabana
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• Tickets: Blue Note - Ingressos

Rafa Direito - Hits Only - Blue Note Rio (Copacabana)

• Why picked: Late show with a sleek, post-gig lounge vibe by the beach.
• Start: 22:30
• Address: Av. Atlântica, 1910 - Copacabana
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• Tickets: Blue Note - Ingressos

Rodrigo Drade - Rio Scenarium (Lapa)

• Why picked: Iconic three-floor antique-filled club with live samba all night.
• Start: From 19:00 (staggered sets through the night)
• Address: Rua do Lavradio, 20 - Lapa
• Website: Rio Scenarium page
• Tickets: Sympla - Rodrigo Drade

Also notable

• Piazzolla night - Audio Rebel (Botafogo). Details
• Festival do Rio - citywide opening-night screenings. Program info

Suggested route

19:00 Rio Scenarium (Rodrigo Drade) → 20:45 walk 7–10 min to Carioca da Gema (Samba de Lei, show 21:00) → 22:00 walk 5 min to Fundição Progresso (Samba Independente, 21:00–late) → 22:30 ride-hail to Copacabana for Blue Note (Rafa Direito).

Getting around & quick tips

• Lapa triangle (Mem de Sá, Lavradio, Joaquim Silva) is walkable; use licensed cabs/app rides after 22:00.
• Blue Note sits on Avenida Atlântica; pickups are easier on the beach side.
• Carry photo ID for venue entry and e-ticket check-ins; smart-casual is fine.

Note: Lineups and times can shift on the day-recheck the venue/ticket page before you go.

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