A mixture of live music with dancing. Severyna is bumping the ultra corny Forro music, so cornyit's fun. What's more, you dance so close together, Forro events have become a preferred spot for single people. (ages 31 to 50) approach index: 3. Get there at: 10pm :: Dress Casual

Rua ipiranga 54, Laranjeiras :: Live Music every day .

One of Rio's favorite clubs, with a very classy atmosphere, till it overpacks, then it bumps till the wee hours. We recommend you to get there early, before 10pm, as the line becomes monstrous very quickly. Or show up at 9pm and dine at their restaurant (the picanha burguer is the best I've had). Monday night is for a mature crowd (40 to 60), but the rest of the week is for the young players. Dress up. (ages 20 to 35) approach index: 4 Get there at: 9pm

Av. Armando Lombardi 999. Barra :: Also good on Wed thru Sun.

Empório is one of those miracles marketing-gurus can't explain: without any promotion or marketing, they have been Ipanema's favorite street party place every day of the week, for the last 15 years. Monday is a good a night as any, lasting till 5am, always good for a beer. ( ages 18 to 30) Approach index: 4 Get there at: 11pm :: Dress down.

Maria Quitéria w/ Prudente, Ipanema :: Also good every day of the week.

Brazil's first "champagne only" bar. Friendly atmosphere and affordable bottles starting at R$28... you can't go wrong. A great break from the beer and caipirinha scene. (ages 22 to 40) approach index 3 Get there at: 5:30pm, closes at 11:30 pm :: Dress casual.

Rua Bambina 120, Botafogo :: Open only on weedays.