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The latest UNESCO newsletter on innovative practices regarding cultural management all around the world highlights the "Historic Centres under Change - Perspectives of World Heritage in the Atlantic Area" work, a project led by Porto that was presented in the Invicta last May 2019, based on the conclusions that had been drafted in Florence.

The free outdoor cinema cycle is back this summer, but it won't travel the city, due to the pandemic. Instead, it is set at the Monte Aventino's court and benches to ensure all safety measures are in place.The trill continues on 21st and 22nd August, with "Sonic- The Movie" and "My Spy", respectively, a sure bet for children and grown-ups alike. Sessions start at 10pm.

What about a cultural journey with a different twist to it? Porto Customs inaugurates a digital immersive exhibit on Klimt and Monet's artwork, featuring holograms and 360 degree view projections. The exhibit will be on show at Porto Customs from 21st August until 15th November. Entrance is free to children up to five years old.

The National Theatre São João (TNSJ), takes to the stage the performance "Castro", directed by Nuno Cardoso, on 20th August, at 9pm. The performance will be on show till 12th September, in different timetables and encompassing all the necessary measures to fully include all types of audiences, namely Portuguese Sign Language, audio description and English subtitles. There will also be an after show talk, on 30th August. All pandemic preventive measures are in place, in compliance with the DGS.

The municipal network for Environmental Education in Porto invites for an evening with bats on 21st August, at 8.30pm, at the Centro de Educação Ambiental do Núcleo Rural, in the City Park. This session is devoted to get to know this night creature and dispel myths about this nocturnal flying mammal. Bat tourism is essential as it helps preserve bat's habitat and raise awareness on the important role these mammals play in ecosystems as pollinators, insectivores and frugivores.

The Joaquim Portela Arquitetos atelier won the third prize for its sacred architecture project, the Cohen Chapel, in the Swiss Alps, awarded every four years by the Frate Sole Foundation, in the framework of Sacred Art and Architecture International Prize.

Ágora and the Portoalities Blog feature guided tours to must-see streets and neighbourhoods in the Invicta. This Sunday, 23rd August set yourself to know more about Rua de Passos Manuel, namely the politician and statesman Passos Manuel. The journey starts at 10am.

The Municipal Theatre of Porto provides subscriptions for six dance performances for the 2020/2021 Season by renowned national and international dancers, namely Marlene Monteiro Freitas and Jérôme Bel. The Assinatura 6 (Subscrition 6) costs 40 euros and it can be purchased at the ticket office of Theatre Rivoli and Theatre Campo Alegre (after reopening, as they are currently closed for holidays) or at the BOL till 25th september.

Following all the preventive pandemic measures, Porto will honour St Bartholomew, the Patron Saint of great miracles with a small scale paper parade, on 23rd August, to mark this tradition in Foz do Douro.

This coming weekend, fun and joy are all around the city's streets in Porto. Know that board games of all sorts and street animation make up for an amazing outing with friends and family. Enjoy!