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President of the Portuguese Republic praises homelessness approach by the city of Porto
The meeting of the National Strategy Group Work for the Integration of the Homeless, an initiative by the Presidency of the Republic, and the competent officials in the municipality of Porto was held in the city of Porto, at the former Joaquim Urbano Hospital, currently an emergency reception centre, on 2 May.
Rivoli features Mónica Calle inspired by Brecht's Seven Deadly Sins
Rivoli features "Ensaio para uma cartografia" by Mónica Calle, on 3 and 4 May, in the context of the Festival DDD - Dias da Dança. "Ensaio para uma cartografia" refers to a performance based on orchestra rehearsals by great conductors and to the aesthetic dance movements of classical ballet, featuring a group of actresses dancing on stage.
Jazz it up at Casa da Música with Spring On Jazz Festival
This is the seventh edition of Spring On - Rito da Primavera, a Jazz Festival held at Casa da Música from 3 to 6 May, boasting names in jazz today such as trio B-Mesmo, featuring bassist Walter Areia and Elena La Conte (flute and voice) and Kristina Van de Sand (violin and voice), Paisiel (a project by drummer, percussionist and audio sculptor João Pais Filipe and saxophonist Julius Gabriel), Honest John Quintet, septet Heartbreakers, Enrico Zanisi and Roque.
Start & Scale 2018 happens in Porto from 5 to 11 May
The Start & Scale 2018 kicks-off in Porto on May 5th. Over seven days, the city hosts a number of key events to promote innovation, entrepreneurship and technology based in Porto.
The old Bolhão Market has a new future; meanwhile, the hustle and bustle moves to La Vie, across the street
In the city centre of Porto, the old Bolhão Market will come to life in two years' time. Meanwhile, across the street, the two-hundred steps journey will take you to the same hustle and bustle at La Vie Shopping Centre.
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.