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Unknown Mortal Orchestra to perform at the Hard Club on 29 October

Unknown Mortal Orchestra, the band from New Zealand, leaded by Ruban Nielson, stars in the Hard Club, on 29 October, at 9 pm.

Miró Collection will stay in Porto for 25 years

The Miró Collection will stay in the city of Porto for 25 years, as stated by Rui Moreira, Mayor of Porto. "This decision safeguards the public and national interests", said Rui Moreira during the Press conference held at Porto City Hall on 24 October, regarding the agreement signed by the Portuguese Government, the Municipality and the Serralves Foundation.

Eldercare "Programa Aconchego" from Porto is granted the Innovation@Home international award

The "Programa Aconchego", designed by Porto City Hall jointly with Porto Academic Federation (FAP) to help senior citizens age in place was awarded the Innovation@Home international honour. The prize giving ceremony was held in Quebec, Canada, during the International Technical Meeting on Ageing at Home, and John Feather, CEO of Grantmakers In Aging (GIA), handed the award to Porto City Hall representatives.

Porto Marathon debuts in November with Bronze Label and is part of the world circuit

The EDP Porto Marathon, which will take place on 4 November, was granted the Bronze Label Road Race by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). For those who take their love of running international, Porto is now officially considered one of the best races in the Marathon World Circuit.

The King of the Belgians states that Porto has developed "stunning technologic wonders"

Their Majesties, the King and the Queen of the Belgians have visited Porto in the context of a State Visit to Portugal. Their entourage included entrepreneurs, business people, and academics. King Philippe stated that "we will meet business people who represent ancient and sacred traditions in winemaking and agriculture, as well as highly contemporary companies active in new sectors, such as e-commerce, renewable energy and software. And this afternoon, at UPTEC, we will see how a hundred...

Pussy Riot cofounder discusses "artistic activism" at the Forum of the Future in Porto

The leader of the Russian activist group Pussy Riot, Nadya Tolokonnikova, is on the line up for the Forum of The Future in Porto this November, to discuss the idea that Greece is not only home to the schools of philosophy founded by Plato and Aristoteles but also home to a Practical Philosophy that created the "artistic activism".

Exploring Sport Heritage in Porto on 26 October

Speakers and experts of museums, the Academia and sports institutions, foreign and domestic will meet in Porto on 26 October to debate the importance of sport heritage.

A journey through the Hip-Hop scene in Portugal

"The Hip to da Hop" is a documentary-style film showing the Hip-Hop Culture in Portugal, directed by António Freitas and Fábio Silva. The film features a journey through Portugal, showcasing the work of more than 40 artists and musicians, writers, b-boys such as Odeith, Orelha Negra, Mundo Segundo, Chullage and NBC. It premieres on 25 October countrywide.

Porto welcomes The Kings of The Belgians on 24 October

The Kings of The Belgians, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde will visit Porto, in the context of the State Visit of the monarchs to Portugal. Their Majesties will be welcomed by the Mayor of Porto, Rui Moreira, at 10.35 am, in the Town Hall.

The Grapes of Wrath and Fahrenheit 11/9 screened at Rivoli on 30 October

Medeia Filmes features The Grapes of Wrath (single session), by John Ford and Fahrenheit 11/9 (preview), by Michael Moore on 30 October, at the Pequeno Auditório at Rivoli.