One of the best known bars and bistros in Vila Madalena, Grazie a Dio! is also one of the best places in the city for live music almost any day of the week. Bands vary from night to night. Expect anything from pop to samba-rock to salsa or merengue. Shows start at 10pm and cover rarely exceeds R$15 (US$7.50/£4). Open Sunday through Thursday 8pm to 1am, Friday through Saturday 8pm to 2am.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Brazil, 4th Edition, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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