(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Tonight's easy wins: Kenny G at Espaço Unimed (Barra Funda), Vana Gierig Trio convidando Jaques Morelenbaum & Mark Lambert at Blue Note (Paulista), Banda Um - Gilberto Gil Tributo (late) at Blue Note, and Toca Sessions com Negra Li at Cine Joia (Liberdade).

Also notable: Brazil Bop - Tributo a João Donato at JazzB (Vila Buarque) and FREAK CHIC - DPR & Friends at D-EDGE (Barra Funda).

Top Picks Tonight Espaço Unimed - Kenny G: 40 Years Forever In Love

• Why picked: Arena-scale smooth-jazz icon with full production - biggest headline show of the night.
• Start: 22:00
• Address: Rua Tagipuru, 795, Barra Funda
• Website/Agenda: class="rt-a" href="" target="_blank" com/agenda-de-show

Blue Note São Paulo - Vana Gierig Trio convida Jaques Morelenbaum & Mark Lambert

• Why picked: World-class pianist + Brazilian legends in an intimate, audiophile room on Paulista.
• Start: 20:00
• Address: Av. Paulista, 2073, Conjunto Nacional, 2o andar
• Website: bluenotesp/shows
• Tickets: Eventim - Vana Gierig Trio

Blue Note São Paulo - Banda Um: Gilberto Gil Tributo (late set)

• Why picked: Brand-new Gilberto Gil tribute by Banda Um - perfect follow after the early jazz set.
• Start: 22:30
• Address: Av. Paulista , 2073, Conjunto Nacional, 2o andar
• Website: bluenotesp/shows
• Tickets: Eventim - Banda Um (Gil Tributo)

Cine Joia - TOCA Sessions: Negra Li (com Stefanie + DJ Larinhx)

• Why picked: Iconic rapper/singer headlines a women-led night in a landmark Liberdade venue.
• Start: 19:00
• Address: Praça Carlos Gomes, 82, Liberdade
• Website: class="rt-a" href="" target="_blank" com/agend
• Event page: Cine Joia - Toca Sessions

Also notable

• JazzB - Brazil Bop: Tributo a João Donato - Start: 21:00; Address: Rua General Jardim, 43, Vila Buarque; Tickets: Sympla - Brazil Bop .
• D-EDGE - FREAK CHIC: DPR & Friends (club night) - Start: 23:59–08:00; Address: Av. Auro Soares de Moura Andrade, 141, Barra Funda; Info/Tickets: Resident Advisor - Event .

Suggested route

Option A (Paulista arc): 19:00 Cine Joia (Liberdade) → 20:00 Vana Gierig Trio at Blue Note (Paulista) → 22:30 Banda Um - Gilberto Gil Tributo (same venue) → optional late club hop to D-EDGE (Barra Funda, 23:59). Option B (big show focus): 20:45 head to Barra Funda → 22:00 Kenny G at Espaço Unimed → afters at D-EDGE (5–10 min by app ride).

Getting around & quick tips

• Paulista ↔ Liberdade ↔ Barra Funda legs run ~15–35 min by app rides on Fridays; set a pickup point after arena shows.
• Blue Note and JazzB are seated - arrive a bit early for better tables.
• Carry a photo ID; smart-casual fits all venues. Recheck ticket QR/door times before leaving.

Note: Listings verified for Friday, Oct 10, 2025 (America/São_Paulo). Always confirm on the ticket/venue page for last-minute changes.

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