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The Palace Viscondes de Balsemão features the collective exhibit "12 Apostles" starting on 13 January. This exhibit showcases art work in the feminine and its fundamental goal is to inform about the work of twelve women artists. The opening starts at 3.15 pm.

2018 is the consolidation year of the Porto Municipal Theatre (TMP) affirmed mission to support local companies and artists, co-production and circulation of international works. This aspiration is accomplished with the January/July Programming for 2018, which includes 76 shows, 15 national premieres, and 14 artistic residencies working within the two centres of the TMP, namely at the Theatre Rivoli and Theatre Campo Alegre.

Starting Saturday, 12 January and till 20 January, the parishes of Aldoar, Foz do Douro and Nevogilde organise the "IV Festival de Janeiras" [IV Singing of the Kings Festival]. This event takes place at the Church of S. João Baptista da Foz do Douro, at the Main Church of S. Martinho de Aldoar and at the Church of Cristo Rei, where different choirs and groups will meet to sing the kings and celebrate the New Year, starting at 9.30 pm.

Saturdays are stage reading days for kids at the municipal libraries. The sessions start at 11 am and 3.30 pm. At Almeida Garrett Municipal Library, the storytelling time on 13 January is devoted to the work of the Italian writer Guido Visconti "The Scarecrow Who Wanted a Hug". All that Barnaby the Scarecrow longs for is to climb the hill and give Gwendoline a hug. Will Barnaby ever achieve his heart's desire?

The Hungarian Airline Wizz Air devotes extensive coverage to the city of Porto on the December/January 2018 edition of Wizz Inflight Magazine. Urban art is spotlighted as the city's new tool for generating new artistic talent, around cobbled streets and tiled building facades.

The short film "Russa", directed by João Salaviza and Ricardo Alves Jr., was screened within the 68th edition of Berlinale Shorts, the official short film competition that takes place during the Berlin International Film Festival.

This coming Saturday, 13th January the 2018 Season of Bombarda Openings kicks-off with the first Cycle of parallel openings at this arts district. With a total of six cycles of parallel openings, the most artsy quarter in the city of Porto begins the season dedicated to contemporary art.

The exhibit "O Coliseu e a Cidade: 75 Anos de Histórias" [Coliseu and the City: 75 Years of Stories], will be on show at the City Hall lobby till 19th January. Inspired by the aesthetic value of artist Piet Mondrian, the display demonstrates the modernist items that are part of the Coliseu Porto acquis, and also elements from the Municipal Archive and the Portuguese Photography Centre collection, some being shown for the first time.

The poetic cycle "Quintas de leitura" takes up again on 18 January, at Campo Alegre Auditorium, around 10 pm, featuring poet Rui Lage, The winner of the Literary Prize Inês de Castro Foundation.

The first Flea Market Porto 2018 is scheduled for Saturday, 13th January at the Silo Auto Parking area. This event is access free.