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Fantasporto finds its fans from 26th April to 2nd May, in compliance with all health guidelines in place. The starting film is “Death in Venice”, a film by Luchino Visconti, from the work by Thomas Mann, on show at the Hard Club.

The 7th edition of the Adapted Swimming Tournament takes to the pool of Campanhã, in Porto, welcoming 35 men athletes and 29 women athletes, representing eight national teams. The start of the competition is set for 3. 30 pm this Saturday.

Following months with Porta-Jazz concerts taking to the digital platforms, tomorrow, 24th April marks the comeback of morning concerts with Porta-Jazz at the Quintal (aka yard). This concert is a delivery driver of enjoyment as we all emerge from lockdown. Around 11 am, pianist Clara Lacerda and bassist Romeu Tristão go live and tell all about their newest work produced during confinement.

We are sure these will be firm favourite weekends in the Invicta just before Porto Book Fair. Today, 23 April marks World Book Day with a hint on what to expect between 16 July and 22 August under the Warm Up cycle that will take to the Gardens of Palácio de Cristal and Casa Tait. This programming happens in the run-up of Porto Book Fair and resumes cultural activities in Porto, through word and music. The agenda includes festivals and activities that were postponed due to the pandemic.

Porto Finn Gold Cup 2021 gathers 80 sailors of the World Olympic Sailing Classes Championship. Besides granting the title of Finn World Champion, the race that will take to the beaches of Porto, Matosinhos and Vila Nova de Gaia, will also assign the last places to the Olympics in Tokyo, from 5 to 12 May.

Today, International Earth Day, the campaign Porto Orgânico kicks off in the city of Porto with the outlining goal of extending the selective collection of organic waste in Porto housing areas. This programme incorporates approximately 60% of the city’s population, and the collection of circa 7 thousand tons/year of organic waste.

The good news is that Clérigos Tower and Museum, which were closed until the end of January to complete improvement works, will open doors as of May. Another piece of good news is that upon purchase of a ticket, the institution offers a free one. And also, there are new contents to explore. Welcome back!

The Incursion Programme to the Gallery ping! is the new education project by Porto Municipal Gallery that provides workshops, debates, tours, visits, interpretative paths and movie sections throughout the coming months.

The Municipality of Porto and Lipor will start to collect hazardous urban waste that was not allowed into waste bins thus far, namely dye waste and solvents, CD’s and DVD’s, and cork stoppers. The new mobile waste container is placed in the recycling yards of Antas and Prelada. In line with the sustainability policies of the Municipality of the city, Porto Ambiente will be able to guarantee the handling of such hazardous waste in the Invicta.

The network of solidarity restaurants implemented by Porto City Hall currently serves circa 580 meals a day. This number is gradually increasing since the last review in January. This is a sign of the crisis that led to the preparation of 150 thousand hot meals in 2020, by the three solidarity restaurants that are operating in Porto.