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Filmmaker Lucrecia Martel gives a Masterclass this Wednesday, 2nd May at Católica University
The Latin American filmmaker Lucrecia Martel gives an exclusive masterclass at the School of Arts, in the Católica University on 2nd May. The entrance is free and it is scheduled for 4 pm.
Photo Ark Exhibition at the Biodiversity Gallery has been extended till 29 July
The Photo Ark Exhibition will remain on display at the Biodiversity Gallery - Live Science Centre until 29 July, as agreed by The National Geographic and the University of Porto due to the strong interest by the general public.
Scottish band Twilight Sad add to Primavera Sound line up in Porto
The Scottish band The Twilight Sad will take the stage at Nos Primavera Sound Festival in Porto, on the first day of the event, on 7th July at the City Park.
World Intellectual Property Day 2018 celebrates women as creators
World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated on April 26th and this year the theme is "Powering change: Women in innovation and creativity", honouring the genius and the talent of the women who inspire change in society worldwide towards a better future and as representatives of cultural organisations and industries.
Rivoli features "Mozambique" and the stories of returnees by mala voadora
Theatre company mala voadora features stories of the aftermath of Portuguese colonial Rule in Mozambique and the lives of the returnees or repatriated at Rivoli, starting at 7 pm. The performance "Moçambique" is back on stage under the IETM Porto Plenary Meeting 2018, which starts today in Porto.
Porto City Hall promotes Road Safety Education
The municipality of Porto, jointly with the MAPFRE Foundation have organised the event themed "Caravana da Educação", which translates "Education Caravan" in English. The caravan is parked at Batalha Square till April 27th.
Bridging people and technology at the University of Porto in April
The European University Information Systems Association (EUNIS) Rectors' conference 2018 will take place at the Rectory of the University of Porto, on 26th April. The EUNIS is the Association of Information Technology Services in European Higher Education and Research institutions, established in 1993 with the fundamental goal of encouraging cooperation between higher education institutions and other organisations and industry suppliers.
Porto shares innovation and growth strategies in Europe
The municipality of Porto attended two European conferences, held in Bilbao and in Milan and shared the town policies on innovation and entrepreneurship support, the attraction of private investment and the development of multisector strategies regarding economy.
Tickets for Porto Street Stage already on sale
Grandstand Race Tickets for the WRC Vodafone Rally of Portugal on 18th May are available for purchase as of today, April 24th. As in 2016, Porto Street Stage with a two kilometres journey is a stage of the world championship Rally de Portugal with pilots tackling the 1.95km stage on two occasions.
Campo Alegre premieres new routine by Ligia Lewis
The national première of the new routine by choreographer Ligia Lewis takes place at Porto Municipal Theatre - Campo Alegre, on 29 April, at 5 pm. "Minor matter", which was awarded the "Bessie Award" (2017) for excellence in production, features the part of a triptych (blue, red, white) for three dancers by the Dominican-American choreographer and dancer Ligia Lewis. The red colour embodies feelings of love and anger.