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Canecão
“Traditional venue, first-rate shows. A classic.”—Fernanda Abreu, singer, songwriter, samba-funk headliner. 3,000 seats. Brazilian and international acts; restaurant and bar. Avenida Venceslau Brás 215, Botafogo; tel. +55 (21) 2105 2000. www.canecao.com.br
Circo Voador
“An eclectic venue for the younger crowd; in the heart of Lapa.”—Fernanda Abreu. Founded in 1982; center stage for Rio’s thriving music scene. Beside Arcos da Lapa. Rua dos Arcos 1, Lapa; tel. +55 (21) 2533 0354. www.circovoador.com.br
Estrela da Lapa
“Where a choro (improvisational, sentimental musical style—played on flutes, small and large guitars, and other instruments) revival has blessed Lapa.”—Mú Carvalho, music producer, Globo TV. Circa-1900 colonial mansion, refurbished. Avenida Mem de Sá 69, Lapa; tel +55 (21) 2509 7602. www.estreladalapa.com.br
Rio Scenarium
Samba, MPB (Música Popular Brasileira, literally Brazilian popular music), choro, forró (northeastern Brazilian dance music), gafieira (Brazilian ballroom/dance hall music). Antiques warehouse turned music venue; two shows nightly. Tip: Restaurant/bar Santo Scenarium a few doors down (Rua do Lavradio 36) offers live music Thursday through Saturday. Rua do Lavradio 20, Centro Antigo; tel. +55 (21) 3147 9005. www.rioscenarium.com.br
Teatro Odisséia
From samba to rock, forró to reggae. Upstairs gallery offers cultural line up of plays, films, and art exhibits. Terrace views of Arcos da Lapa and Metropolitan Cathedral. Avenida Mem de Sá 66, Lapa; tel. +55 (21) 2224 6367.
Teatro Municipal
“The height of elegance; a program for the soul”—Mú Carvalho. Modeled after Paris’s Opéra; inaugurated in 1909. One of Brazil's premier performing arts venues. Praça Floriano, Centro; tel. +55 (21) 2299 1711.
Acadêmicos do Salgueiro
Rehearsals at the samba school each Sunday at 11 p.m. from August to Carnival. Join the party. “Best when the school rehearses the year’s samba theme song in the lead-up to Carnival.”—Fernanda Abreu. Rua Silva Teles 104, Andaraí; tel. +55 (21) 2238 5564. www.salgueiro.com.br
