Cabare Casanova
Av. Mem de Sá, 25Mix of party barbies, transsexuals, drags and other queers make this a special club experience.
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Cine Ideal
Rua da Carioca, 62Located in an old cinema (founded in 1909), Cine Real hosts many gay (friendly) parties and events in weekends.
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Dama de Ferro
Rua Vinicius de Morais, 288Stylish mixture of lounge, club and gallery, it spans over two floors. On the first floor you will find the lounge and the dance floor on the second.
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Fosfobox - Fosfobar
Rua Siqueira Campos, 140 –22a Tiny club and bar in the red light district of Copacabana. Frequent special theme parties.
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Galeria Cafe
La Cueva
Le Boy
Rua Raul Pompéia, 102The most well known club at Copacabana (in need of a good make over though). With a sauna upstairs, a couple of bars, gogo boys and drag shows, this is the place where you will end up late at night. Best on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sunday.
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The Week
Rua Sacadura Cabral, 154Imported from Sao Paulo, The Week is Rio's latest addition to the club scene. With 2 different areas, many bars and an outside terrace, including small swimming pool, all in a very stylish look and feel, The Week is certainly a recommendation. Don't miss the pool parties on Sunday here!
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B.I.T.C.H. Party - various locations
Revolution - various locations
X-Demente - various locations
The biggest circuit party in town, with the biggest names in DJ land. Locations might vary, but X-Demente is often held in Fundição Progresso in Lapa. Check their site for the latest update.
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