Society
This is FITEI week in Porto
Porto Municipal Theatre (TMP) joined the DDD + FITEI 2019 for a programming on dance and theatre, of over two dozen performances, workshops, meetings, associated activities and after-show parties.
The University of Porto showcases in India at the QS World University Tour
Asia is the next destination for the University of Porto, which is set to leave to India from 18 until 25 May, to take part in the "QS World University Tour". U.Porto is the only Portuguese higher education institution to set presence in the event to promote its educational offer and post-graduate studies.
Take the journey through Porto's unique tradition with the In Spiritum Festival
The festival that celebrates music and heritage is back in Porto under the motto of water and the Age of Portuguese Discoveries. The In Spiritum Festival kicks off on 16 May at Palácio da Bolsa with singer Iman Kandoussi, an "expert in the Arabic Andalus and Eastern chant", featuring the "nubas" and other melodies and tunes from Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.
The power of celebration with Chef Chakall in Porto
Festival season is here! Gather up your mates and your onesies to venture out to Porto Bues Fest at the Gardens of Palácio de Cristal on 17 and 18 May. A fusion of 'New Orleans jazz' with Creole cuisine come together in Porto and Chakall will cook for you!
The sound of urban atmosphere "carved in grayish stone" at the Porto Wine Museum
Take time to enjoy something different this Sunday. The premiere of "Carved in grayish stone" by Frederico Dinis takes place at the Port Wine Museum, at 4pm.
"The Gift" to perform at Casa da Música on 12 May
The band "The Gift" performs at Casa da Música, on 12 May. The year the band celebrates 25 years of their musical career, and on the road for their "Tour Primavera-Verão", some of the most iconic venues in Portugal host this successful band.
A taste of future with the next food generation in Porto
The ECOTROPHELIA Portugal 2019 prize giving ceremony is held in Porto on 21 May, at Porto Customs Building. The winner will represent the country in the European Final, which takes place in Cologne, Germany, next October.
Celebrate Europe Day 2019 in Porto, on 9th May
Robert Schuman, Luís de Camões, Nicolau Nasoni and Marie Curie will parade through downtown Porto to mark Europe Day, on 9 May, starting at 3pm, next to Torre dos Clérigos.
Bolhão Temporary Market joins the "Queima" in Porto
The Ribbon Burning week in Porto, a traditional festivity of the students of Portuguese universities, also extends to Bolhão Temporary Market as every afternoon of this week a Tuna will perform at the market. Entrance is free.
Watch out for the creatures of the darkness at the City Park on 10 May
This Friday, on 10th May, it is time to discover what night creatures inhabit the City Park at night. The Municipal Programme "Ambiente em Família" ["Environment for Families", free translation] is an excellent opportunity to dispel myths about nocturnal animals and get to know a bit of their living habits, as well.