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The Natural History and Science Museum of the University of Porto opened the Jardim Botânico do Porto for night tours, which last from 7th July till September. This is a not to miss opportunity to unveil the mystique of a garden's nightlife.

More outdoor activities, enhanced safety measures, mandatory wearing of face masks are some of the major improvements to the Missão Férias@Porto municipal initiative, which runs till 28th August. There are still vacancies and applications are online.

The Municipal Executive voted five projects in the areas of social cohesion and education targeted not only at vulnerable or at rick groups, but also younger people, whose goal is to promote artistic and sporting activities and the development of interpersonal transversal skills. These projects comprise music and judo classes for children and youth, a project to boost oral health in schools and support to the Ludotecas (aka playrooms) Association in Porto, and the U.Dream Portugal Association...

Starting this 8th July, the Porto Porta-Jazz event brings Jazz back in town! Outdoor concerts that need prior reservation. Concerts begin at 7pm. Get your tickets now! The kick off concert will be delivered by the collective Damian Cabaud, with the project "Aparición".

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The Art and Spot Gallery, in Porto, at Alameda Shop & Spot, showcases a tribute to icon artist Bob Dylan. The exhibit will be on show during the month of July. The circa 20 caricatures are an homage to the American singer-songwriter, author, and visual artist who has been a major figure in popular culture for more than 50 years.

Following the so called first phase films screening by Luís Buñuel, Porto Municipal Theatre- Campo Alegre features the second phase films by the Spanish/Mexican director. The films are part of the Cycle: 25x Buñuel and are on screen at Campo Alegre cine studio from 4th June to 26th June.

This weekend take time to enjoy the city, strolling around the pedestrian areas, both in downtown Porto and in the Historic city centre, namely Cedofeita, Passeio das Virtudes, Passos Manuel and Avenida de Rodrigues de Freitas, which transform into pedestrian areas on weekends. One can reach shops, restaurants, esplanades in car-free neighbourhoods, while complying with the necessary pandemic control measures.

This year, Porto will welcome Festival Trengo in a different format than usual, which will hit town in August and September. From 1st to 5th July, company Erva Daninha and the municipal company Ágora - Cultura e Desporto joined efforts to find and alternative format to still bring circus to town.

July is here and with it new premieres to the cine studio of Campo Alegre, by Medeia Filmes; this week, Martin Eden, by Pietro Marcello, one of the most promising directors of the new generation of Italian filmmakers.