Rio Scenarium: The Rio Scenarium is probably the most beautiful bar in Rio. Scenarium stands out among Rio de Janeiro bars, as it helped trigger a renovation trend in Lapa, a historic district with a strong musical and nightlife tradition dating back to the first half of the twentieth century. The music at Rio Scenarium is awesome. Bands return on a regular basis, and some favorites like Velha Guarda de Vila Isabel bring even larger crowds than usual. On our visit, Olho d’Água and Luciana Marinho, in the first show, and Leandro Fregonesi in the second did all kinds of samba, from classics to new songs. One of the amazing things about Rio Scenarium is how spacious it is. Four buildings were joined to create it. The two top floors overlook the dance floor and stage at ground level, allowing you to talk to friends without shouting and still listen to the music. Antiques are everywhere. There are collections of all kinds - clocks, scooters, radios, mannequins - lining every wall and corner.