Culture
Last day to submit applications to Porto Book Fair
The participation in the fair is open to publishers, booksellers, distributors, used bookstores, national and international entities. The application period to the 2019 edition of the "Feira do Livro" [Book Fair] of Porto finishes today, 3 July.
Want to see Trump with a dollar bill on his mouth? Visit PortoCartoon at the National Press Museum
The biggest-ever edition of PortoCartoon showcases about one thousand drawings by cartoonists from around the world at the National Press Museum, in Porto, till the end of the year. The cartoon winner was the work themed "Money Language", created by the Belgian cartoonist Luc Descheemarker.
Bauhaus celebrates 100 years at House-Museum Guerra Junqueiro
The exhibit "Bauhaus. 100 Anos, 100 Objetos" [Bauhaus. 100 Years, 100 Objects, free translation] will celebrate 100 years of the legendary Arts School's events and icons at House-Museum Guerra Junqueiro, in Porto, next October.
Music makes magic at Bombarda art district this Saturday
This Saturday, 29 June, it's the comeback of Inaugurações Simultâneas [Simultaneous Openings] at Miguel Bombarda District. Starting at 4pm, music is the motto for art openings until 8pm.
Immersive theatre celebrates Sophia at the Botanical Garden
On 28, 29 and 30 June, do not be surprised if you see a bronze boy crossing the Botanical Garden, a sailor grandfather from Denmark or even young Sophia whirling in the dance halls at the Biodiversity Gallery. This is how the Centenary of the birth of Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen will be celebrated in Porto.
Classical guitar concert presents Francesco Luciani at House-Museum Abel Salazar
"Música para Circunavegar o Mundo", ["Music to go around the world", free translation] is the theme of the Concert for classical guitar by the musician Francesco Luciani. The artist is to perform at House-Museum Abel Salazar, on 29 June, at 6pm.
"A quiet evening of dance" at the Rivoli, on 28 and 29 June with William Forsythe
"A quiet evening of dance" at the Rivoli, on 28 and 29 June, at 9pm and at 7pm, respectively. William Forsythe, the American dancer and choreographer, resident in Frankfurt am Main in Hessen, stepped for the first time on Rivoli's stage eighteen years ago, in the framework of the "Porto 2001", when he was the Frankfurt Ballet Director.
Cinema House Manoel de Oliveira features the filmmaker's life and work
The "Casa do Cinema Manoel de Oliveira" ["Cinema House Manoel de Oliveira", free translation] was inaugurated in Serralves, on 24 June by His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. The House was designed by architect Siza Vieira and "it does justice to the greatest filmmaker of our country, to the national cinema and to the city of Porto", affirmed Rebelo de Sousa
Porto Book Fair 2019 registrations are now open
Porto City Hall opened the registration period for the 2019 edition of Porto Book Fair. Those interested should apply till the 3 July. Porto Book Fair 2019 will be back to the Gardens of Palácio de Cristal, from 6 to 22 September. This edition honours essayist Eduardo Lourenço, the commissioner being the writer Nuno Artur Silva.
Porto Femme features women in cinema
Porto Femme 2nd edition kicks off today, 18 June at the Invicta. This international film festival is all about films made by women, starred by women, or where women play a relevant role.