Rio de Janeiro · Nightlife

If You Only Go to One Place

Rio Scenarium

Thursday is when Lapa comes alive, and the grandest room is Rio Scenarium — a three-floor 19th-century mansion packed with antiques, once named one of the world’s ten best bars. Live samba, gafieira and choro across seven spaces, open from 7 pm. The full Lapa experience without the weekend crush.

Tonight at a Glance