Out of doors
Celebrations of the 1820 Liberal Revolution centennial resume with a book launch and an exhibition
Thursday, 1st October marks two highlights in the Bicentennial of 1820 Liberal Revolution. The inauguration of an exhibition at the Military Museum on the prelude of the 24th August and the launch of a book that recounts the 40 days that have changed Portugal, authored by Vital Moreira and José Domingues.
Cineclube do Porto celebrates 75 years with a special programming
Cineclube do Porto, the oldest film society in Portugal celebrates its 75th anniversary. These film clubs enable people to watch films that are not screened in mainstream cinemas. The Cineclube do Porto was established on 13th April 1945, at the height of the Salazar dictatorship, at the Alexandre Herculano High School, in Porto. The original name of the film society was "Clube Português de Cinematografia", but the name that endured thus far is "Cineclube do Porto" and after 75 years, it is...
"Ikiru" by Akira Kurosawa on the big screen at Campo Alegre Theatre
The long film "Ikiru" premieres on 1st October, at the auditorium of Campo Alegre Theatre. It is another great film by one of the most acknowledged Japanese film directors of all times, Akira Kurosawa. This will be a first commercial premiere in Portugal.
It's time for a new chapter: the Municipal Audio Room opened doors on 26th September
The Municipal Vinyl Audio Room of Porto City Hall (Fonoteca Municipal de Vinil da Câmara do Porto- FMP) opened doors on 26th September, with a careful selection of 35 thousand vinyl records. It is true to say things have been polished and redefined and that as of last Saturday the public will have access to a large collection of phonograms in vinyl format, which was the result of two donations to the Municipal Sound Archive by Rádio Difusão Portuguesa and Rádio Renascença, back in 2008.
Wellbeing options with free Pilates, Yoga and Tai-chi sessions this weekend
Till September ends, the municipal programme "Days with Energy" is held in four green spaces in the city of Porto. Registrations are free, yet mandatory, up to the limit of 10 people per session. When October comes, these free classes will be held indoors.
Understage concerts are back to Rivoli Theatre
Autumn comes with a new mood as Understage concerts are back to Rivoli, starting today, 25th September, at 11pm. NU, @c (Pedro Tudela and Miguel Carvalhais) and Ece Canli are some of the headliners of the music cycle for this coming season at Porto Municipal Theatre.
The Electric Tram Museum celebrates the European Heritage Days! Embark on a unique journey
This weekend (and the weather looks promising!), on 26th and 27th September, the Electric Tram Museum (Museu do Carro Eléctrico) features guided tours, which will enact different moments in the museum's history.
New exhibitions that shape the cultural season at Miguel Bombarda
This coming Saturday, on 26th September, 15 contemporary art galleries at the Arts District of Miguel Bombarda feature new exhibits, and the novelty is that these exhibits can be visited from home.
Porto Municipal Theatre promotes debate on where does culture stand today
The conference cycle themed "Modos de Ocupar", curated and moderated by Pedro Santos Guerreiro starts at 7pm, at Rivoli, and will debate the state of culture amid the ongoing pandemic. The Mayor of Porto is among the guest speakers.
This Friday is for deal hunters in downtown Porto
Porto Fashion Week's Night Out is back this 25th September, between 6pm and 11pm. If you are a true deal hunter, this is the very night to pick the best deals in over 30 stores and shops, scattered through the main streets in downtown Porto.