rio de janeiro is home to a lively nightlife, boasting an extensive repertoire of bars, clubs, and unique events that can be enjoyed during the nighttime - friday and saturday nights usually involve going to a place, where locals and visitors alike, can dance, sing and simply have a good time in an energetic environment.

even with the grand amount of different establishments the city has, waiting in line before entering a venue or for a table to open up at a bar is common and should be respected - this is particularly normal amongst the most popular locations.

to avoid these lines, revelers can try arriving to the clubs early - alternatively, many events have an official facebook page which offers details about the party that is being hosted, a 'lista amiga' (friend's list) where potential attendees can place their names in order to pay a discounted price, as well as the option of buying tickets ahead of time, which generally grants a special entrance, line-free.

it is important that no one ever tries to bypass a line and tip a way into the club by bribing the bouncers - aside from the likely chance of rejection, this could easily cause undesired situations and confrontations with people in line who witness the attempt.