(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Tonight's easy wins: Opera Queen (Queen tribute) at Blue Note (Paulista), Phil Collins Carrossel by Ademir Dancona at Blue Note (late set), Oriente & Haikaiss at Audio (Barra Funda/Água Branca), and Anderson Noise at Major Bar (República).

Also notable: Yomply with Nosedrip & Bayete at Caracol Bar (Vila Buarque) and Summit House Music with DJ Nyack & DUE at Katarina Bar (República).

Top Picks Tonight Blue Note São Paulo - Opera Queen (tribute to Queen) (rock)

• Why picked: High-production tribute to Queen's classics in an upscale, seated venue on Paulista-ideal for expats craving familiar rock anthems.
• Start: 20:00
• Address: Av. Paulista, 2073, 2o andar (Consolação)
• Website: bluenotesp/shows
• Tickets: Eventim - Opera Queen (03/10)

Blue Note São Paulo - Phil Collins Carrossel by Ademir Dancona (pop/rock tribute)

• Why picked: Engaging tribute to Phil Collins hits in the same premium spot-convenient follow-up for a full evening of nostalgic tunes.
• Start: 22:30
• Address: Av. Paulista, 2073, 2o andar (Consolação)
• Website: bluenotesp/shows
• Tickets: Eventim - Phil Collins Tribute (03/10)

Audio - Oriente & Haikaiss (hip-hop)

• Why picked: Dynamic Brazilian hip-hop collaboration in a modern club venue-great for expats diving into local urban music scenes.
• Start: 21:00
• Address: Av. Francisco Matarazzo, 694 (Água Branca)
• Info: Songkick - Oriente & Haikaiss
• Tickets: Sympla - Oriente & Haikaiss

Major Bar - Anderson Noise (techno)

• Why picked: Brazilian techno pioneer delivers pulsing sets in a central, intimate bar-suited for expats into electronic nightlife.
• Start: doors 19:00
• Address: R. Major Sertório, 347 (República)
• Info: Songkick - Anderson Noise
• Tickets: Shotgun - Anderson Noise

Also notable

• Caracol Bar - Yomply c/ Nosedrip & Bayete (electronic) - Start: 22:00; Address: R. Jaguaribe, 76 (Vila Buarque); Tickets: Shotgun - Yomply. Songkick.
• Katarina Bar - Summit House Music: DJ Nyack & DUE (house) - Start: 21:00; Address: Av. São Luís, 272 (República); Tickets: Shotgun - Summit House. Bandsintown.

Suggested route

19:30 arrive on Paulista → 20:00 Opera Queen (Blue Note) → stay for 22:30 Phil Collins Tribute (Blue Note) → 23:30 rideshare to República for Anderson Noise (Major Bar) - or start at Audio (21:00) for hip-hop, then downtown to Katarina Bar (late).

Getting around & quick tips

• Paulista ↔ Água Branca ↔ República trips average 15–30 min via app on Fridays; plan pickups after shows to avoid crowds.
• Bring ID; smart-casual attire recommended. Confirm tickets and times via sites before heading out.
• Blue Note offers seated intimacy-early arrival for better spots; clubs like Major Bar get lively late.

Note: Listings verified for Friday, Oct 3, 2025 (America/São_Paulo). Always recheck the ticket/venue page for last-minute changes.

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