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Tiles from the Public Library appear in book form
A water-colour book devoted to the iconic "azulejos" [tiles] used in building the Public Library façade is presented on 16 December at the Municipal Library, at 4 pm.
"Real Food" in a family atmosphere at Palácio de Cristal
The municipal programme "Ambiente em Família" hosts the session titled "Comida de verdade" [Real Food], on 16 December, starting at 10 am. This event is held in the context of the above mentioned municipal initiative at the Environment Education Centre, in the Palácio de Cristal Gardens.
Porto City Hall establishes the Municipal Ombudsman and strengthens the competencies of the Office for Social Inclusion
Porto City Hall will establish the Ombudsman within the Municipality, in the beginning of 2018. The Municipal Ombudsman is an impartial entity who will be in charge of receiving inquiries of each individual citizen, male or female in an open and inclusive way.
QSP Summit 12th Edition happens in March 2018 with Daniel Goleman and Steve Knight
One of the most important Marketing and Management Conferences in Europe, the QSP Summit is not far away. It will be held on 22 March 2018. Daniel Goleman, awarded author and science journalist in the field of behavioural science is one of the most prominent guest speakers to attend the conference, alongside Steve Knight, one of the world experts in business communication.
São João National Theatre features "Macbeth" and premieres three plays at the beginning of 2018
The first quarter programming regarding the coming year of 2018 of São João National Theatre opens with Benjamin Britten's opera. Till the end of March, the highlights are the three scheduled premieres and the presentation of "Macbeth".
Porto takes part in "greening" social districts all across Europe
Porto City Hall participates in an international consortium, coordinated by the Centre for Social Studies (CES), University of Coimbra, which will implement a regeneration programme to bring life to housing districts in seven European Cities, through the creation of green corridors. In the context of the horizon 2020, the Research Funding Framework Programme for technological development and innovation, the EU will contribute with more than 13 million euros for the URBiNAT - Urban Innovative...
Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra brings to the stage in Coliseu Porto The Messiah by Handel
The Christmas Concert of Coliseu Porto has been set for 18 December, at 9.30 pm. The single presentation features The Messiah by Handel. With Argentinian maestro Leonardo García Alarcón conducting, this will be a time for a unique rendition of the iconic "Hallelujah", sung by the Lisboa Cantat Choir and conducted by Jorge Carvalho Alves.
Once upon a time, Father Christmas and other Xmas gift-bringers
The Guerra Junqueiro Museum opens a visual display that tells the history of Father Christmas and other mythical or folkloric gift-bringing figures who appear around the Christmas period, since the 17th century. The opening is on 14 December, starting at 6.30 pm.
Musical "Fã" brings band "Clã" to São João National Theatre
The children and teenagers musical performance "Fã" is coming to the stage today 13 December, at São João National Theatre. This musical opened at Carlos Alberto Theatre (TeCA) last January.
Cultural Tour in Porto to visit festivity scenes and Christmas cribs
The Municipal Programme of Cultural Tours is set off to explore the festivity scenes and the Christmas cribs, typical of this festive season through the town. The tour begins at 2.30 pm at São José das Taipas Church, located at the Campo dos Mártires da Pátria (Cordoaria Garden) and it is guided by the municipal technical staff.