Out of doors

Porto Book Fair is back to the Gardens of Palácio de Cristal, from 28th August to 13th September. This year, the motto is "Alegria para o fim do mundo" ["Joy to the End of the World", free translation], transliterated from the work by Andreia C. Faria. The programming will focus mainly on the valorisation of the Portuguese language and poets, writers and artists, especially those working in Porto or who are based in the Invicta.

Joyful and outdoor activities have taken to the streets in Porto for about a month now, and this next Sunday residents and visitors to the Invicta are invited to regain public space. Between 9am and 7pm, expect rainbows and sunbeams to enliven your day because these entertainers, scattered all over three temporary pedestrian areas in town, are in the business of making you enjoy the most of your Sunday.

Today is the day that SEA LIFE Porto and molecular biologist, Andreas Noe, aka "TheTrashTraveler" join together to the beach-cleaning event organised under the initiative "The Plastic Hike". Rendezvous is set at Castelo do Queijo, at 6.30pm. Volunteers to the mission, who will be wearing a vest provided by SEA LIFE Porto, will comply with all the health preventive measures in place, issued by DGS, namely keeping social distancing.

When temperatures rise and the weekend looks promising, what better place to go to in the evening than the "Noites do Palácio" event, in the Gardens of the Palácio de Cristal, in Porto? Blind Zero and Rui Veloso take to the stage, on 21st and 22nd August, respectively, at 9pm.

The free outdoor cinema cycle is back this summer, but it won't travel the city, due to the pandemic. Instead, it is set at the Monte Aventino's court and benches to ensure all safety measures are in place.The trill continues on 21st and 22nd August, with "Sonic- The Movie" and "My Spy", respectively, a sure bet for children and grown-ups alike. Sessions start at 10pm.

What about a cultural journey with a different twist to it? Porto Customs inaugurates a digital immersive exhibit on Klimt and Monet's artwork, featuring holograms and 360 degree view projections. The exhibit will be on show at Porto Customs from 21st August until 15th November. Entrance is free to children up to five years old.

The National Theatre São João (TNSJ), takes to the stage the performance "Castro", directed by Nuno Cardoso, on 20th August, at 9pm. The performance will be on show till 12th September, in different timetables and encompassing all the necessary measures to fully include all types of audiences, namely Portuguese Sign Language, audio description and English subtitles. There will also be an after show talk, on 30th August. All pandemic preventive measures are in place, in compliance with the DGS.

The municipal network for Environmental Education in Porto invites for an evening with bats on 21st August, at 8.30pm, at the Centro de Educação Ambiental do Núcleo Rural, in the City Park. This session is devoted to get to know this night creature and dispel myths about this nocturnal flying mammal. Bat tourism is essential as it helps preserve bat's habitat and raise awareness on the important role these mammals play in ecosystems as pollinators, insectivores and frugivores.

Ágora and the Portoalities Blog feature guided tours to must-see streets and neighbourhoods in the Invicta. This Sunday, 23rd August set yourself to know more about Rua de Passos Manuel, namely the politician and statesman Passos Manuel. The journey starts at 10am.

The Municipal Theatre of Porto provides subscriptions for six dance performances for the 2020/2021 Season by renowned national and international dancers, namely Marlene Monteiro Freitas and Jérôme Bel. The Assinatura 6 (Subscrition 6) costs 40 euros and it can be purchased at the ticket office of Theatre Rivoli and Theatre Campo Alegre (after reopening, as they are currently closed for holidays) or at the BOL till 25th september.