Society
Porto Municipal Gallery programme of events and activities: cultural horizons
Six group exhibitions, another six individual exhibitions and other two exhibits on display in the scope of the Anuário programme are the highlights for the 18 months new cultural season announced by Mayor of Porto and in-charge of the Culture Department, Rui Moreira and the Artistic Director of the Municipal Gallery and in charge of the Contemporary Art and Cinema Department at Ágora Municipal Company, Guilherme Blanc. The new cultural season extends till August 2021.
Non-Fiction, by Olivier Assayas on screen at Campo Alegre Theatre
Non-Fiction is the narrative of a digitally discombobulated Parisian media couple, Selena and Alain, portrayed by Juliette Binoche and Guillaume Canet, by director Olivier Assayas, on screen at Campo Alegre as of 27th February.
Prepare your disguise and celebrate Carnival at Porto Botanical Garden
A disguise workshop, outdoor activities, visual arts and laboratory work are the main attractions of a three-day event especially organised for children, by the Universidade Junior, in partnership with the Museum of Natural History and Science of the University of Porto (MHNC-UP).
Researcher of the Faculty of Sciences of the UP is granted a Marie Curie grant
The European Union provided a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Grant, worth 160 thousand euros, to Pedro Soares, researcher of the UP, in the scope of his research regarding new drugs for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Municipal Programme lets you in the exotic plant species in Porto
The next municipal programme "Ambiente em Família" ["Families connect to the Environment", free translation] is aimed at taking family and friends on a visit to the natural surroundings in Porto green areas. Learn more about this at Quinta da Bonjóia, on 22nd February, from 2.30pm to 5.30pm, and observe the existing exotic flora.
General Assembly of the United Nations convenes in Porto from 20th to 22nd February
The 13th edition of the OPOMUN- Oporto Model United Nations is held at the Invicta, from 20th to 22nd February. Circa 245 youth from 25 countries take part in this relevant event that debates Human Rights, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, International Court of Justice and Special Conference.
The world's best names in design, business and creativity head to Porto this October
Tickets for Semi Permanent Porto, themed RESTLESS, the first to be held in Europe, are already available as the names of renowned speakers that will be part of this creative event start to be officially announced: Scott Dadich, founder of Godfrey Dadich Partners, director of Netflix's Abstract: The Art of Design and former WIRED editor-in-chief, Rosario Costa, Senior Designer at Lego Group and José Avillez, Michelin-starred chef are some of the invited speakers to Semi Permanent at the Invicta.
Vueling flies from Porto to Tenerife as of June 2020
Vueling Airliner will launch a new operation this June, to link Porto and Tenerife (Canary Islands). The operation comprises two weekly flights, operated by Airbus 320 aircrafts. Every Tuesday and Saturday, starting 2nd June.
Major pieces of the Portuguese twentieth century artwork on display at the FC Porto Arte
The exhibition "Scintillations: Major pieces of the Portuguese twentieth century in the Ilídio Pinho Collection", on show at FC Porto Museum can be visited till 28th February. Entrance is free.
Mayra Andrade takes to the stage at Coliseu Porto Ageas on 18th April 2020
Mayra Andrade, the Cabo Verdean singer, who was born in Cuba and grew up in-between Africa and Europe, takes to the stage at Coliseu Porto Ageas, on 18th April 2020, at 9.30pm. The complete singer will present her latest album "Manga".