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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.
When in Porto you are on cloud nine, according to El País
Porto is the highlight of the Travel Guide section of the renowned Spanish newspaper "El País". Martín Casariego, reputed Spanish writer, explains why Porto is a must-go destination and a city of "smiles and sighs".
Underwater mine exploring robot was designed in Porto
The mine exploring robot, planned in the context of the UNEXMIN project and the science-oriented programme Futuris was designed in Porto, at the Systems and Computer Engineering Institute of Porto (INESCTEC).
Fun and food at the City Park on 7 and 8 July
The coming weekend, 7 and 8 July, the City Park will play host to the second edition of Festival da Comida Continente. Aimed at families, this event is entrance free. This is a joyful and entertaining way of celebrating the summer season, where chefs Hélio Loureiro, Manuel Almeida, Justa Nobre, Rui Paula, Chakall and Anna Lins will create mouth-watering new taste sensations and also cook the traditional Portuguese dishes.
Artists Mariana Caló and Francisco Queimadela appointed for the Paulo Cunha e Silva Art Prize
Following portfolio assessment and appreciation of the work presented, the jury of the first edition of the Paulo Cunha e Silva Art Prize has announced its decision. The four jurors unanimously agreed to appoint Mariana Caló and Francisco Queimadela for the Art Prize Paulo Cunha e Silva.