Culture

On 25 February, Porto Municipal Theatre (TMP) takes to the online stage the performance “F...”, by the Estrutura company. The São João National Theatre (TNSJ) features, as well, two performances online, which will be delivered these coming days.

Circa 100 artists responded to the open call launched by WOMEX, regarding the inauguration evening. There are now 50 proposals for WOMEX 2021 opening line-up. The World Music Expo is scheduled to happen from 27th to 31st October, in Porto.

The Municipal Library Almeida Garrett (BMAG) offers reading sessions of children’s stories every Friday afternoon, starting on 26th February, at 4 pm. This initiative is designed for children over the age of three.

Amazing and delightful music by Mário Moniz Pereira, who coached Carlos Lopes, Olympic Gold Medal in the Marathon at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. For a true relaxing time, try Fonoteca Municipal do Porto, for a special podcast to remember the best Fado ever.

Campanhã is brimming with a new display! The gallery “Espaço Mira” focus on contemporary issues such as identity, gender, post-human, ecology, social and political activism. The display themed “O Mundo que nos Vê” features video art, performance, cinema and visual arts that will reinvigorate your weekend. Check them out online.

Hard Rock Cafe Streaming Sessions is the name of the online event that just keeps adding to the line up! This initiative is organised by Hard Rock, in partnership with Raising Legends Records. Concerts will be broadcasted on Facebook and on Instagram.

This is a longing that can actually materialise: sitting at home with family and loved ones and watching an amazing film. Medeia Filmes is delivering the “Quarentena Cinéfila” once again, during the second confinement. Take time to watch “Road to Nowhere”, by Monte Hellman, awarded with Jury Award Special Lion for Career Achievement, in 2010.

The band from Porto, Conferência Inferno debut their first album – Ata Saturna – on 19th February, at 10 pm. The band takes to the Understage at Rivoli and the concert will be streamed live, on Facebook and at the Youtube TMP channel. Access is free.

When in lockdown mode, the mood we are looking for is one to inspire happy thoughts! And, what best way to do it than getting to “watch” and “visit” Serralves Online? It is all out there waiting for us! We cannot begin to explain, watch for yourself.

There are three weekly online broadcasts by Casa da Música. This is the perfect opportunity to appreciate some of the best moments highlighted by that concert hall. It is free of charge! Indulge!