Tonight in Rio: Pre-New Year’s Eve preparations dominate, with traditional venues offering samba and bossa nova amid festive anticipation—Carioca da Gema hosts its Tuesday roda (19:30), Beco das Garrafas presents intimate sets (20:00), Rio Scenarium delivers roots samba (19:00), and Blue Note Rio features a jazz session (20:00). Many locals save energy for tomorrow’s celebrations. […]