Restaurants and cafes are a great place to start your night. Cariocas have dinner late, usually around 8 or 9. Do not overlook the mainstream attractions . Live music shows are definitely worth checking out. There's always some new talent getting a break in the land of samba and bossa nova .
More intimate shows happen at cafes and theaters .
Movie festivals , usually in October, feature hundreds of titles from all around the world - including a gay and lesbian selection. TV has some amazingly campy shows and soaps. Now that you are warming up, let's check out the action at the gay bars and cafes . Except for the baths, venues are mixed. It's what locals call GLS, meaning gays lesbians and their friends.