(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Tonight in Rio: Blue Note lines up Moda de Rock (20:00) and Fernando Vidal's Jimi Hendrix Tribute (22:30), Fundição Progresso hosts the roda Samba Independente dos Bons Costumes (21:00), and Carioca da Gema presents Samba Mac Valente (house 19:30, show 21:00); also notable are the vinyl-only party Quintas de Vinyl at Centro Cultural Lado B (22:00) and Beco das Garrafas' Bottle's Bar project“Alma de Artista – Tributo Elis” (21:00).

Top Picks Tonight Moda de Rock - Clássicos na Viola Caipira (20:00) - Blue Note Rio

• Why picked: Virtuoso duo turns rock anthems into high-wire viola caipira arrangements in a beachfront jazz room.
• Start: 20:00 (doors from ~19:00)
• Address: Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
• Website: Blue Note - Shows
• Tickets: Eventim (venue)

Fernando Vidal - Tributo Jimi Hendrix (22:30) - Blue Note Rio

• Why picked: Late, guitar-forward set-prime slot for a post-samba wind-down.
• Start: 22:30
• Address: Av. Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
• Website: Blue Note - Shows
• Tickets: Eventim (venue)

Samba Independente dos Bons Costumes (21:00) - Fundição Progresso

• Why picked: Quintessential Thursday roda-big chorus energy in Lapa's classic warehouse-venue.
• Start: 21:00
• Address: Rua dos Arcos, 24, Lapa (Centro)
• Website: Fundição program
• Tickets: Ingresse

Samba Mac Valente (house 19:30; show 21:00) - Carioca da Gema

• Why picked: Lapa staple-rootsy samba with a floor that sings every chorus.
• Start: Doors 19:30; show 21:00
• Address: Av. Mem de Sá, 79, Lapa
• Website/Tickets: class="rt-a" href="" target="_blank" co

Also notable

• Quintas de Vinyl - Centro Cultural Lado B (22:00–04:00) - Rua Primeiro de Março, 14, Centro. Entrada gratuita; sets 100% vinil. Shotgun event
• Projeto“Alma de Artista – Tributo Elis” - Bottle's Bar / Beco das Garrafas (21:00) - Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana. Instagram flyer (Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)

Suggested route

Copacabana → Lapa: Start 20:00 at Blue Note (Moda de Rock), ride 25–30 min to Fundição for the 21:00 roda, then back to Copacabana for the 22:30 Hendrix tribute-or swap Fundição for Carioca da Gema (21:00) if you prefer a seated samba house.

Getting around & quick tips

• Use registered taxis/ride-hailing between Lapa and Copacabana; Metro works well pre-midnight (Cinelândia/Carioca ↔ Siqueira Campos/Cantagalo).
• Arrive 20–30 minutes early for seated shows; bring photo ID. Most venues accept cards.
• Keep phones secure around Rua do Lavradio and after midnight crowd surges.

Listings gathered for Thursday, October 16, 2025. Recheck ticket status and set times close to showtime.

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