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All that jazz is back in Serralves Park
The 27th edition of the cycle "Jazz in the Park" kicked off on 7th July. Rui Eduardo Paes is in charge of the programme and the cycle for the entire month of July features three concerts, including two international projects and one national performance.
Barack Obama leads campaign on Climate Change in Porto on 6 July
Porto hosts the first phase of a global movement aimed at debating climate change, finding environmental solutions and tackling the negative impact of that change. The kick off happens on July 6th, with the first Climate Change Leadership Conference, which will be held at Coliseu Porto Ageas, in Porto.
Guided tour to the Günter Grass exhibition by writer and translator João Bouza da Costa
Writer and translator João Bouza da Costa offers a guided tour on 7th July to the temporary exhibition "Encontros", devoted to Günter Grass and on show at the House-Museum Guerra Junqueiro.
Researchers from Porto help create interactive game to reduce household energy costs
Researchers from Porto took part in an international project aimed at designing an interactive game that helps users reduce household energy consumption through minor changes in daily routines.
Avenida dos Aliados is a mega gym for an outdoor power jump class on Sunday
Strength and endurance thrive in an outdoor environment! Join in at Avenida dos Aliados for a mega power jump class, between 10.30 am and midday. The event is free and open to everyone willing to participate. No previous application is necessary. The only rule is to show up with comfortable shoes and clothing. Join in, celebrate good shape and test your limits!
Lydia Lunch and Steina and Woody Vasulka are heading to Porto Municipal Gallery
The Paralelo Programme in the context of Carla Filipe and Ulrich Loock's exhibition, "O ontem morreu hoje, o hoje morre amanhã", kicks off Friday, 6th July with the screening of four films by Steina and Woody Vasulka, presented by Margarida Mendes, at 10 pm. Entrance is free.
Cinema Cycle honours Ingmar Bergman in Porto and in Lisbon
The year 2018 marks one century after the birth of one of the greatest film makers of the twentieth century. Ingmar Bergman was born on 14th July 1918, in Uppsala, in Sweden and passed away on 30th July in the Swedish island of Fårö. Leopardo Filmes and Medeia Filmes are preparing an homage to the Swedish director to celebrate his life, work and legacy.
Tribute to Ingmar Bergman with a cinema programme in Porto and in Lisbon
Ingmar Bergman was born 100 years ago, on 14th July in Uppsala, in Sweden. Porto and Lisbon are preparing a tribute to one of the greatest filmmakers of the Twentieth century, from 11 October till 15 November 2018.
KISMIF Conference is back in Porto to debate gender, differences, identities and DIY cultures
The fourth edition of the "Keep It Simple, Make It Fast" (KISMIF) Congress is back in Porto from 3 till 7 July. This KISMIF edition is titled "Gender, Differences, Identities and DIY Cultures" and it comprises conferences, concerts and exhibitions "focused on gender and difference", declared Paula Guerra, event organiser, to Lusa.
Barack Obama lectures at Coliseu Porto Ageas on 6 July
Barack Obama, former American President and Nobel Peace Prize, will lecture at Coliseu Porto Ageas on 6 July, in the context of the Climate Change Leadership Summit in Porto.