Culture
Porto Municipal Gallery reopens on 6th April with a new calendar of exhibitions
Porto Municipal Gallery reopens on 6th April and resumes its programming for the remaining of 2021. The calendar of exhibitions was balanced by the Porto Municipal Gallery’s artistic team, and all the artists, curators and partners to ensure that the previously announced exhibitions take place.
Porta-Jazz live streams “Meia-maratona” this weekend
This weekend, on 20th and 21st March, the Porta Jazz Association live streams six jazz concerts of 2019 and 2020. This event is themed “Meia-Maratona”, and it is available at the Munin Live international streaming platform.
Book loans and take away service as people return to Public Municipal Libraries
Porto Municipal Libraries are now open, as of 15th March, owing to the easing of restrictions. The novelty is that Municipal Libraries card holders have access to bookshelves for book loans.
BEAST International Film Festival 4th edition takes to the online platforms
BEAST, the festival from Porto that showcases films by Eastern Europe filmmakers and Portuguese directors, who reside outside the country, will be held online, in partnership with the Streaming Filmin platform. This year, BEAST is devoted to Romania and kicks off on 24th march, and runs until 4th April.
Lello is open, entrance is free and yes, you can judge this bookshop by its cover: it is as amazing as it looks like
The centennial bookshop that combines books and a magic scenario, reopened to the public, following the easing of the confinement restrictions, as announced by the Government. As of 15th March, doors are open and, for now, entrance is free. Take time to appreciate the new colours that deck the amazing staircase: the lavish red has been temporarily replaced by yellow and grey. Lello is open between 10.30 am and 1 pm, and between 2 pm and 5.30 pm.
FITEI is back this May and offers both digital and in-presence performances
The FITEI - International Iberian Theatre Festival, is back from 1st to 16th May, as announced by the organisation to Lusa. The main novelty is that the festival will take to both the digital and the in-person format. Theatres, cinemas and concert hall are to reopen on 19th April.
#PERISCOPE, by Serralves Online Experience
SOLE - Serralves Online Experience debuts its first podcast themed #PERISCOPE, which features British artist Mark Fell, Australian choreographer Adam Linder and Polish dancer Ola Maciejewska.
“Porto”, directed by Gabe Klinger and produced by Jim Jarmusch, is now streaming on HBO
Originally titled "Porto, Mon Amour", the film “Porto” tells the story of two foreigners, American Jake and French Mati, who briefly meet in Porto and experience a short but intense intimate relation. The film is now available on HBO. “Porto”, by Gabe Klinger, had its world premiere in 2016. It has been screened in over 25 countries and won awards in Portugal, Argentina and Belgium.
Great evenings with the “Quarentena Cinéfila”! It will feel like going to the movies (almost!)
While health measures are in place, and cinema doors remain closed, it is still possible to connect movie theatres and audiences. Treat yourself a great evening with the film “Charlatan”, by Agnieszka Holland. The film is based in a true story and it is free, at Quarentena Cinéfila. Press play and enjoy!
MHNC-UP is tracking down the history of Covid-19 to pass it on to the future generation
The Natural History and Science Museum of the University of Porto (MHNC-UP) is gathering materials and objects to tell the story of Covid-19 to future generations. Masks, ventilators, 3D printed face shields, research methods and results; these are but some of the features to be included in the “History of Covid-19”. The next step is to tell the story to the community.