The Casa Comum of the UP reopens with two exhibitions and a piano recital

The Casa Comum of the University of Porto reopens today, 22nd June, after being closed for over three months, under the lockdown to stop the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Starting at 6pm, the casa Comum inaugurates two exhibitions and offers a piano concert, at 6.30pm. Entrance is free, but previous appointment is mandatory, subject to room capacity under the pandemic preventive measures issued by the DGS. 

The Galleria II features the circa 70 engravings and caricatures that pay tribute to Einstein, best known for his theory of relativity and Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921. Theses caricatures were part of the 22nd edition of PortoCartoon.

Also, the casa Comum inaugurates the exhibition by architect Telmo Castro, which leads visitors to the world of architectural design.

Following the openings, pianist Constantin Sandu performs the most known Sonatas for piano by Ludwig van Beethoven, who "celebrates" 250 years in 2020, starting at 6.30pm.
This concert also marks the start of the cycle "Música na Cidade". 

In line with the Health authority's directives, the concert room maximum capacity is 25 people.

Both exhibits are on show till 18th September. Opening hours are from Monday to Friday, between 10am and 1pm, and between 3pm and 6pm. On Saturdays, the exhibits can be visited from 3pm till 6pm.