(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Tonight in Rio: Midweek samba energy at Carioca da Gema's Samba de Quarta with Peterson Vieira and Thiago Cunha (19:30), Beco das Garrafas hosts bossa nova with Wilson Meireles & Pedro Holanda (20:00) followed by Dilma Oliveira (21:00), roots samba at Rio Scenarium (19:00), and a jazz session at Blue Note Rio (20:00). Links for details and tickets are below.

Top Picks Tonight Samba de Quarta feat. Peterson Vieira & Thiago Cunha - Carioca da Gema (19:30)

• Why picked: Lapa's iconic house delivers a lively weekly roda with major samba talents including Mancha and Marquinho Ferreira-authentic midweek immersion for expats connecting with carioca roots.
• Start: 19:30
• Address: Av. Mem de Sá, 79, Lapa (Centro)
• Website: href="" target="_blank" com/show

Wilson Meireles & Pedro Holanda“Ben Monal” - Beco das Garrafas (20:00)

• Why picked: Guitar-driven bossa nova in the genre's historic cradle-intimate, melodic sets ideal for expats appreciating refined Brazilian sounds near Copacabana beach.
• Start: 20:00 (Little Club)
• Address: Rua Duvivier, 37, Copacabana
• Event page: href="" target="_blank" com/principal/event

Roots Samba Evening - Rio Scenarium (19:00)

• Why picked: Vibrant roots samba amid antiques in a multi-level Centro venue-cultured energy blending history and rhythm for expats' midweek outing.
• Start: 19:00 onward
• Address: Rua do Lavradio, 20, Centro
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Jazz Session - Blue Note Rio (20:00)

• Why picked: Sophisticated jazz in a premier Copacabana club-high-quality international standards with ocean views, suited for expats seeking elegant midweek vibes.
• Start: 20:00
• Address: Avenida Atlântica, 1910, Copacabana
• Website: href="" target="_blank" co

Also notable

• Dilma Oliveira - Beco das Garrafas (21:00) - Follow-up set in Bottle's Bar; intimate MPB/samba; href="" target="_blank" co.
• Pedra do Sal Roda de Samba (19:00 onward) - Largo Pedro do Sal, Centro. Free street samba; spontaneous communal energy.

Suggested route

Centro/Lapa: Start at Rio Scenarium (19:00) for roots samba, then 10-minute walk to Carioca da Gema (19:30) for Samba de Quarta-historic district flow.

Copacabana: Blue Note jazz (20:00) to Beco das Garrafas (20:00) for bossa nova, then late Dilma set (21:00)-seamless beachside progression.

Getting around & quick tips

• Use registered taxis/ride-hailing between Centro, Lapa, and Copacabana; Metro reliable pre-midnight (Carioca ↔ Siqueira Campos).
• Arrive 20–30 minutes early for seated venues; bring photo ID. Most accept cards.

Listings gathered for Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Recheck venue sites for any last-minute programming close to showtime.

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