What's happening in Porto: 11-17 March 2024
A Day Out, Inaugurações Simultâneas, capoeira class, and more.
Monday, 11 March
Competitive ultimate frisbee practice, near Campanhã, 18h15-20h
Nortada, Porto's competitive Ultimate Frisbee Team, has practices open to everyone interested in this is a non-contact throwing, running, and jumping team sport. Free to attend and exact location will be provided upon registration.
Werewolf game night, at Porto Feio, 19h30-23h
Meet new friends while playing the fun card game Werewolf. No experience needed. Free but advance registration required.
Projections by emerging artists, at Ageas Porto Coliseum, 21h-22h30
Projections is a cycle of presentations of work by emerging artists (Dustbusters, Neptunina, SOS, and ou sonho ou chove). The aim is to support these artists in the creation and dissemination of their projects. Tickets are 5€.
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Tuesday, 12 March
"Utopian possibilities" book launch, at Reitoria da Universidade do Porto, 18h-21h
The new book "Utopian Possibilities: Models, Theories, Critiques," will have its editor and two contributing authors discuss the theme of utopian possibilities. Following a presentation of the book, there will be a screening of a short fictional documentary and a Q&A. Free but reservations are required.
Running club, meet-up location varies, starts at 19h
Runners of all fitness levels meet weekly to exercise and socialize. Free to join. Email Warren for location details. The group also meets on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Bachata and salsa class, at Espaço Compasso, 20h-23h
This evening will offer opportunities to practice salsa and bachata lessons. Whether you are a beginner or know a couple moves, you will have the chance to pick something new up. The cost starts at 4€ and registration is required.
Parallel projections program, at Ageas Porto Coliseum, 21h-23h
This projection cycle showcases performances by emerging artists (mainly composed of students from the Balleteatro Professional School). Free admission (requires collection of tickets from the box office).
Pedro Peres concert, at Castle Rock Pub & Hotel, starts 21h30
This local acoustic rock musician performs in this intimate bar. Tickets cost 5€ and the price can be applied to drinks.
Wednesday, 13 March
Karaoke night, at Citynizer Plaza - Ribeira, starts 18h
This basement bar near the Douro hosts a night of singing. Test your singing skills or sit back and enjoy others. Free to attend.
Open mic night, at Castle Rock Pub & Hotel, 21h30-1h30
Want to catch the next big talent or demonstrate your own? Tickets cost 5€ and the price can be applied to drinks.
Open call for performers: The 2nd edition of Porto Cabaret Fest is coming and looking for artists. The stage awaits you!
Thursday, 14 March
Project management institute retreat, at Eurostars Oporto, 8h-18h
A two-day Project Management workshop will provide an opportunity to learn hands-on led by this members of this professional organization. Today's focus will be "Empower the Change Leader" with Cristina Barradas. Tickets start at 210€.
Art therapy session, at Look.Sharp Cafe, 10h-12h
Join Lindsay Parkinson, LMFT, ATR, for an exploration of self-compassion through the lens of art therapy. This inclusive group will spark your creativity to reflect and create. Donations for art materials are requested and reservations are required.
Chocolate market, at Centro Comercial Venepor, 14h-19h
Now it's third year, this is your chance to sample chocolates, bonbons, brigadeiros (small Brazilian chocolate balls), cake, and more. Free to attend.
Marketing meeting, at Dona Mira, 17h-19h
This networking meeting is designed for those in marketing and will have Mary Willson, CEO and co-founder of the creative agency Exuberante Caos, discuss how modern technologies help customer engagement and boost sales. Attendance is donation based and registration is required.
Filmmakers networking meetup, at Batalha Centro de Cinema, 18h-20h
Meet other creatives in the field of cinema and for all levels of experience. This free event is a welcoming environment for presenting projects and expanding your professional network. Registration required.
Ceramic workshop, at aOlimpia Atelier, 18h30-21h30
Ceramic artist Olimpia Santos leads this class for all skill levels. You can choose to paint tiles or mold ceramics. Single classes cost 35€ and include everything you need (or you can sign up for 4 classes for 120€). Register via 919 489 689 or email.
Quiz night, at Castle Rock Pub & Hotel, 21h30-23h45
A chance to win bragging rights for all the otherwise invaluable information you know. Get your team together and answer all the questions correctly and win up to 50€ in the form of a bar tab. Each player costs 1€ to register, but if you want to book a spot in advance it costs 5€, but the price can be applied to drinks.
Duques do Precariado concert, at Grupo Musical de Miragaia, 21h30-22h30
A mellow, lo-fi band from Ceira, they will be performing songs from their 2023 album, "Antropocenas." Free to attend with a ticket (that can picked up an hour before the show starts at the box office).
Friday, 15 March
Project management institute retreat, at Eurostars Oporto, 8h-18h
A two-day Project Management workshop will provide an opportunity to learn hands-on led by this members of this professional organization. Today's focus will be "Uncertainty Cycle" with Ricardo Vargas. Tickets start at 210€.
Experiential Portuguese language class, at Café Passaporte, 9h30-10h30
Teacher Diogo Rocha will help you build your confidence in Portuguese by practicing café-related vocab in a small class (max 14 people). Costs 6€ and advance registration and deposit are required.
Ohana market, at Praça das Cardosas, 11h-22h
This market for families that will feature fashion, ceramics, tapestry, well-being, and jewelry for purchase. Free to attend.
Chocolate market, at Centro Comercial Venepor, 14h-19h
Now it's third year, this is your chance to sample chocolates, bonbons, brigadeiros (small Brazilian chocolate balls), cake, and more. Free to attend.
Re-GenerEAT creative workshop, at Venn Canteen, 17h-19h
A panel discussion with Miguel Gomes (Architect - mg-o.net), Alban Wagener (Architect - Alban Wagener Architecture), and Edite Amorim (Founder and coordinator of THINKING-BIG) about why is a community so critical for creating new spaces in the city. Registration is required and snacks, drinks, and drawing material are included in the 5€ cost.
Tabletop RPG game night, at Selina Navis Coworking, 18h-20h
Quebra-Dados curates a fun night of tabletop RPG games. Tickets start at 9€ or will cost 12€ at the door.
Luís Franco-Bastos stand-up comedy, at Outsite Porto, starts 19h
Portuguese comedian and actor Luis Franco Bastos will be performing his latest special, Diogo. This show will be recorded and tickets are 16€.
FM Einheit concert, at Associação De Moradores Da Bouça, 19h30-20h15
Armed with a drill, sheet metal, bricks and industrial springs, FM Einheit surrenders his body to a purging ritual that has accompanied his shows since the late 1970s, when he became involved in the German post-punk scene with the band Abwarts. Free entry, but tickets are required (which can be picked up on the day of the show).
Dillaz concert, at Ageas Porto Coliseum, 21h-22h30
Dillaz is one of the most unique and influential Portuguese rappers. In 2023, he released his latest hit single "Colãs," which you can definintely expect to hear at this show. Tickets start at 26€.
Tara Perdida concert, at Hard Club, starts 21h
This influential Portuguese punk rock band will be performing their seminal album, "Vida Punk," in its entirety. Tickets are 20€.
Stand-up comedy, at Maria Pistolas, 21h30-23h
This free opportunity to listen to a couple comedians practice their material (in Portuguese). Reservations are recommended.
Revertt concert, at Barracuda Rock Club, starts 22h
Spanish hardcore-punk band Revertt will headlining this show with Dishuman, palegazer, Lena Servo, and Ruidoom also performing. Tickets are 8€ when be purchased in advanced via MBWay (917 417 038) or 12€ at the door.
Lobos Solitários concert, at Castle Rock Pub & Hotel, starts 22h30
This local musical group will be rocking out at this small bar. Tickets cost 5€ and the price can be applied to drinks.
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Saturday, 16 March
Feira da Vandoma weekly flea market, at Av. 25 de Abril, 9h-18h
Find antiques, clothes, furniture, toys, books, and who knows what else at this weekly flea market. Free to attend. Since the market is outside, it is dependent on good weather.
Pickleball session, at JUST Club, 9h-12h
Courts will be available for those who want to learn or those with experience in pickleball. The cost is 4€ per person for 1.5 hours. Registration is required.
Easter market, at Galeria Odeón, 11h-19h
Mercadinho do Jorge is an artisan marketplace which has products for purchase and this session will feature Easter-themed products. Free to attend.
Ohana market, at Praça das Cardosas, 11h-22h
This market for families that will feature fashion, ceramics, tapestry, well-being, and jewelry for purchase. Free to attend.
A Day Out LGBTQIA+ workshop, at Mafamood, starts 12h30
This LGBTQIA+ community event entails creative and empowering workshops as well as complementary therapies. This edition will have Brazilian Pop dance, a clay workshop, a collage workshop, voice improvisation, kinomichi, seated massage, and energy work. Attendance is donation-based and registration is required.
Ultimate frisbee, at Parque da Cidade do Porto, 13h15-15h15
This is a non-contact throwing, running, and jumping team sport. This mixed-gender mixed-cultural ultimate frisbee pickup game is open to everyone. Free to attend.
Chocolate market, at Centro Comercial Venepor, 14h-19h
Now it's third year, this is your chance to sample chocolates, bonbons, brigadeiros (small Brazilian chocolate balls), cake, and more. Free to attend.
DJing workshop, at Municipal Complex Casa do Alto, 15h-17h
This free initiative is aimed at all music lovers who want to learn how to perform like a DJ. Registration required.
Vase ceramic class, at Ó! Cerâmica, 15h-18h
This class will teach you the basic techniques of ceramics for making vases and the price includes everything you need. The class costs 40€ and reservations can be made by phone 938 390 575 or email.
Career alignment retreat, at YOTEL Porto, 15h-21h
A two-day retreat aimed at those who need a kickstart of energy and guidance in changing their career path. Tickets are 250€ and registration is required.
Capoeira beginners class, at Macaréu, 15h30-17h30
Capoeira is an afro-brazilian martial art that has a rich musical and cultural component. It is based on several movimentation techniques that might make it seem like a “dance”. Attendance is donated based but the minimum suggestion is 5€. Registration is required.
Santa Cecília International Music Festival, at Museu Romântico, 16h-17h
This music festival is the result of the an international competition for pianists. Today's performer is Almog Segal and admission is free.
Bombarda simultaneous art openings, at Miguel Bombarda Arts District, 16h-20h
Inaugurações Simultâneas is an event that happens only a few times a year, where the galleries on and around Rua Miguel Bombarda open their doors a free look inside at their latest exhibitions and works of art.
Painting art opening, at Fino Golf Club, 17h-20h
Artist Vickery Randall, known for bold acrylic abstracts, will be opening a new show. She embraces texture and bold colors in ways that brighten even the rainiest Porto days. Free to attend and no RSVP is required.
Microvolumes 4.45 concert, at Sonoscopia, starts 19h
A night filled with music and food. The two artists will perform: Frédéric Acquaviva and Chris Pitsiokos. Admission costs 6€ and includes dinner.
Spring BBQ, at GH Restaurant & Cafe, 19h-23h30
Ring in a new season with a barbeque and indulge in sizzling meats, scrumptious sides, and music. Buffet-style meal costs 22€ per person (drinks not included) and reservations are required.
Dinner and concert, at MXM ArtCenter, 21h-23h
This meal and concert combo includes drinks during the dinner portion. Enjoy the music of up-and-coming band or singer. Costs 40€ and registration is required.
Gandim concert, at Hard Club, starts 22h
Guilherme Duarte also performs and is known as Gandim. His shows are part comedy part rap session (in Portuguese). Tickets are 22€.
Márcio concert, at Castle Rock Pub & Hotel, starts 22h30
This local musician performs his upbeat songs in this cozy venue. Tickets cost 5€ and the price can be applied to drinks.
Club de Funk concert, at Barracuda Rock Club, starts 23h
Catch this rock show with Club de Funk and Pedro Tenreiro performing. Tickets are 3€, include a beer, and are available at the door.
Vanyfox concert, at Hard Club, 23h59-6h
A night of dancing where four DJs take over the turntables: Vanyfox, Circa Papi, oseias, and Patisol will be performing. Tickets start at 7,50€.
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Sunday, 17 March
Weekly artisan market, at Jardim do Passeio Alegre, 9h-18h
Mercado da Alegria is a weekly opportunity to view and buy the work of dozens of local artisans and sellers. Free to attend. Since the market is outside, it is dependent on good weather.
CICLÁRIO spring edition, at Quinta da Arroteia, 10h30-16h30
This full-day workshop focuses in on the cycle of nature through meditation, movement, art, ritualization, and nourishment. A conscious lunch will be provided by Chef Diana Fernandes. The cost is 70€ and registration is required.
Ohana market, at Praça das Cardosas, 11h-22h
This market for families that will feature fashion, ceramics, tapestry, well-being, and jewelry for purchase. Free to attend.
Happy lunch, at MXM ArtCenter, 12h-14h
These happy lunch events are designed for families. Food is included along with activities for the little ones for the cost of 10€ per person. Advanced registration recommended.
Embroidery and wine workshop, at Allmostudio, 15h-17h
This workshop offers you a chance to learn about embroidery (in Portuguese) and design your own piece while sipping on Valley & Co. wine. The cost is 22€ and registration is required.
Career alignment retreat, at YOTEL Porto, 15h-21h
A two-day retreat aimed at those who need a kickstart of energy and guidance in changing their career path. Tickets are 250€ and registration is required.
Blobs painting art opening, at GAO, starts 16h
This free art opening features blob paint designs at a hip vegan restaurant.
Mila Dores concert, at Ageas Porto Coliseum, 18h-19h
Native Porto singer Mila Dores began performing at the age of six, and has been making soulful music since then. Tickets are 10€.
We always check dates and times, but you never know when things change. Be sure to check event details before you attend via the links we provide in this newsletter.