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British rock band James are to perform in the city of Porto, at Coliseu Porto Ageas, on 3 April 2019, according to PEV Entertainment news.

The AtlaS.WH - Heritage in the Atlantic Area, focuses on finding global methodologies and solutions to addressing common challenges that affect Urban World Heritage Sites, namely by stimulating heritage-led economic and cultural development, following the conclusions of the "Diagnosis Study of Urban World Heritage Sites in the Atlantic Area".

"Un Puente al futuro" ["A Bridge to the future", free translation]. This is how Iberia's inflight magazine describes the city of Porto, highlighting the urban regeneration the city is undergoing and inviting you to discover Porto's example".

S. Silvestre in Porto will be held on 30 December, and the starting pistol is set for 6 pm. This is the 25th edition of the race that marks its silver jubilee. Also, winners of previous races will be honoured during the event.

Culture Trip has gathered all the relevant data, by pooling information and editorial expertise. The result is a shortlist of 12 destinations and Porto is the second must-see city, "a seaside paradise for those obsessed with food and design".

Good things come in small packages, they say, but it is also true that they can come as Xmas carols. Bolhão Temporary Market will help you feast a Happy Christmas with "Coro 8 por 4", starting at 3 pm, on 15 December.

The importance of culture lies in the way a society defines its identity. This understanding has led the new Rector of the University of Porto (UP), António de Sousa Pereira and his team to design a new cultural paradigm and the shift is set to kick off as of 22 March 2019.

In the run-up to Christmas, Porto's Xmas markets offer the best Xmas related products and foodstuffs. Steep yourselves in the festive spirit and indulge to find essential Xmas handicrafts or simply strolling around town to feel the holiday vibe.

Tom Fleischman, Sound Editor from New York, and five times nominated to the Oscars and winner of the 2012 edition for Sound Editing of "Hugo" by Martin Scorsese, will lecture a masterclass on "Sound in Cinema" at Rivoli Theatre in Porto, on 13 December, in the context of the Sophia Estudante 2018 awards, which will be held at the said venue.

Magic wands and "Quidditch" are on the menu in Porto, on 15 December at the Mercado do Bom Sucesso. Harry Potter's fans, rejoice! The most fantastic evening of the year, "The Potter Party" begins at 8 pm and concludes at 10.30 pm.