What's happening in Porto: 19-25 Feb 2024
Multiple wine festivals, Elvis tribute concert, female founders breakfast, and more.
Monday, 19 February
Sugar flower cake design workshop, at Pasgelpan, 9h-16h
Learn how to make decorative sugar flowers, how to place them, and arrange them (in Portuguese). Costs 250€ and reservations are required.
Competitive Ultimate Frisbee practice, at 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.
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Tuesday, 20 February
Female founders breakfast, at Coworking Firmeza, 9h-10h30
This networking brunch is designed for female entrepreneurs to meet and discuss their latest projects. A small donation is requested and reservations are required.
Stereo immersive couples experience, at Leça da Palmeira, multiple times
The Ukrainian creative group Uzahvati created this one-hour immersive experience. Designed for couples, you and your partner are given headphones that guide you through an empty space to connect with activities and intimate stories of others. Tickets start at 51€ for two people for start times of 10h30, 12h, 13h30, 15h, 16h30, 18h, and 19h30.
Freestyle ceramics workshop, at Squid Ink Works, 11h-14h
The workshop starts with the basics for handling clay before moving to molding and processing techniques using a variety of tools, class finishes with the clay still wet, but including firing (which may take a few weeks after drying). The class costs 40€ and reservations are required.
Macaron making class, at Pasgelpan, 12h-18h
In this practical workshop, you will learn all the steps for making macarons and take home a box of macarons, a manual with recipes and a Certificate of Participation (in Portuguese). Costs 85€ and reservations are required.
Jazz in the market, at Mercado do Bolhão, starts 12h30
The Balhão market hosts musicians from Porta-Jazz. Free to attend.
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.
Wednesday, 21 February
Stereo immersive couples experience, at Leça da Palmeira, multiple times
The Ukrainian creative group Uzahvati created this one-hour immersive experience. Designed for couples, you and your partner are given headphones that guide you through an empty space to connect with activities and intimate stories of others. Tickets start at 51€ for two people for start times of 10h30, 12h, 13h30, 15h, 16h30, 18h, and 19h30.
Write night workshop, at Capela incomum, 17h-19h
The meeting's format will be 90 minutes of writing, followed by 30 minutes of feedback. While it is free to attend, they ask no outside food or drinks, and that you order at least one item from the bar.
Mixology workshop, at Gallery Hostel Porto, 18h-21h
Leo Pistori, a Master in Gastronomic Sciences, leads this class on how to signature cocktails. Tickets are €45 and include all materials.
Freelance flight plan workshop, at Selina Porto, 18h30-22h
Joana Galvão leads this workshop on how to make the jump to full-time freelancer. Tickets are 29€ and includes pizza and a post-event networking session.
Fado in the market, at Mercado do Bolhão, starts 20h
The Balhão market receives a unique program curated by fado singer Gisela João and starring Cláudia Madeira. Free to attend.
Live music in the market, at Mercado Bom Sucesso, 20h-21h
Enjoy a meal accompanied by live music. Today's performer is Joāo Tinoco. Free to attend.
Interested in running a race in Matosinhos next month? Register for the Corrida Dia do Pai before 29 Feb. for a discounted ticket (13,50€ for the 10km or 7,50€ for the 5km).
Thursday, 22 February
Wilton method cake workshop, at Pasgelpan, 9h-18h
Learn how to create professional-looking flowers and designs made from royal icing from a Wilton Method Certified Instructor (in Portuguese). Costs 120€ and reservations are required.
Wine magazine experience, at Palácio da Bolsa, 14h-20h
Wine magazine (Revista de Vinhos) presents exclusive tastings and experiences during the Essência do Vinho festival. Highlights include 21 wine producers, with 60 different types of wines available to try, and music. Tickets are 100€.
Essência do Vinho festival, at Palácio da Bolsa, 15h-20h
The 20th edition of this wine festival will offer access to more than 4,000 wines from the 400 producers. Daily tickets start at 25€. Additional workshops are also available for purchase.
Stereo immersive couples experience, at Leça da Palmeira, multiple times
The Ukrainian creative group Uzahvati created this one-hour immersive experience. Designed for couples, you and your partner are given headphones that guide you through an empty space to connect with activities and intimate stories of others. Tickets start at 51€ for two people for start times of 16h30, 18h, and 19h30.
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 (4 classes are available for 120€). Register via 919 489 689 or email.
Sci-Fi and fantasy book club, at A Fábrica da Picaria, 19h-21h
This meeting is dedicated to deeply flawed or outright villainous central characters in science fiction or fantasy novels. Free to attend but consumption to support the venue is request.
Friday, 23 February
Ohana market, at Praça das Cardosas, 11h-19h
A market for families that will feature fashion, ceramics, tapestry, well-being, and jewelry for purchase. Free to attend.
Smoking Klub session, at Eddie's Klub, 14h-16h
The owner of this bar, Eddie DeSousa, curates a tasting/smoking session with a Cuban Partagas Serie D, Nr-6, with 2 different whiskies and 2 different types of chocolate. The cost is 25€. Space is limited so reserve your spot.
Wine magazine experience, at Palácio da Bolsa, 14h-20h
Wine magazine (Revista de Vinhos) presents exclusive tastings and experiences during the Essência do Vinho festival. Highlights include 21 wine producers, with 60 different types of wines available to try, and music. Tickets are 100€.
Essência do Vinho festival, at Palácio da Bolsa, 15h-21h
The 20th edition of this wine festival will offer access to more than 4,000 wines from the 400 producers. Daily tickets start at 25€. Additional workshops are also available for purchase.
Stereo immersive couples experience, at Leça da Palmeira, multiple times
The Ukrainian creative group Uzahvati created this one-hour immersive experience. Designed for couples, you and your partner are given headphones that guide you through an empty space to connect with activities and intimate stories of others. Tickets start at 51€ for two people for start times of 15h, 16h30, 18h, and 19h30.
Simplesmente wine festival, at Alfândega do Porto, 15h-20h
This is the 12th edition of this insider wine festival and the organizers have opened their doors to Georgia (the country) wine producers to bring the number of presenters to a total of 123 (112 from Portugal and Spain, and an additional 11 from Georgia). The cost is 26€ for the day or 60€ for the three days.
Guided movement meditation session, at Cozy Yoga, 19h-20h30
This workshop is designed for attendees to learn about their body various breathing and movement exercises while reflecting and meditating The cost is 20€ and registration is required.
Social drinks: queer edition, at Look.Sharp Cafe, 21h-23h59
Looking for a chance to grab drinks with strangers and new friends? This safe space hosts a Friday evening afterwork drinks event. Entrance is free.
Denize Machado concert, at Hot Five Jazz Club, starts 22h
The best of samba, bossanova, and MPB come in the form of Denize Machado's voice and a super band. Tickets start at 10€.
The smokestackers concert, at Art Beat Coollective, starts 23h
Listen to the Portuguese Blues Challenge winners for 2022 in action. Tickets cost 8€ and can be purchased at the door.
Poison boys concert, at Barracuda Rock Club, starts 23h
The Poison Boys, a high energy rock n roll punk from Chicago headlines this show. Óscar Gomes will be spinning throughout the night. Tickets are 10€ and can be purchased in advanced via MBWay (917 417 038) or at the door.
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Saturday, 24 February
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 ranges from 4€ depending on the length and time you play. Registration is required.
Ceramic cups workshop, at Ó! Cerâmica, 10h-13h
This class will teach you the basic techniques of ceramics for making cups and the price includes everything you need. The class costs 40€ and reservations can be made by phone 938 390 575 or email.
Wooden coaster decorating workshop, at Miguel Bombarda 197, 10h30-13h
Learn basic woodworking skills, from prep to finish to create a set (4) of your own personalized coasters using beautiful reclaimed wood. Cost 35€ and reservations are required.
Stereo immersive couples experience, at Praça das Sete Bicas, multiple times
The Ukrainian creative group Uzahvati created this one-hour immersive experience. Designed for couples, you and your partner are given headphones that guide you through an empty space to connect with activities and intimate stories of others. Tickets start at 51€ for two people for start times of 10h30, 12h, 13h30, 15h, 16h30, 18h, and 19h30.
Quick and inexpensive cooking workshop, at Pop Up Workshops, 11h-14h
Joana Roque, the author of one of Portugal's bestselling culinary books will discuss meal planning and provide tips for making inexpensive but delicious meals (in Portuguese). Tickets are 40€.
Ohana market, at Praça das Cardosas, 11h-19h
A market for families that will feature fashion, ceramics, tapestry, well-being, and jewelry for purchase. Free to attend.
Creative book club, at Café Casa da Musica, 11h-12h30
A discussion on David Byrne's How Music Works. Free to attend but consumption to support the venue is requested.
Ultimate frisbee meetup, 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 but registration is recommended.
Water-soluble oil painting class, at Ponto das Artes Porto, 14h-16h
Professor Ana Maria Costa will lead a class on water-soluble oil paint. Learn about colors, contrasts, and volumes through basic exercises (in Portuguese). The cost is 20€, materials are included, and registration is required.
Wine magazine experience, at Palácio da Bolsa, 14h-20h
Wine magazine (Revista de Vinhos) presents exclusive tastings and experiences during the Essência do Vinho festival. Highlights include 21 wine producers, with 60 different types of wines available to try, and music. Tickets are 100€.
Ceramic mugs workshop, at Ó! Cerâmica, 15h-18h
This class will teach you the basic techniques of ceramics for making mugs and the price includes everything you need. The class costs 40€ and reservations can be made by phone 938 390 575 or email.
Essência do Vinho festival, at Palácio da Bolsa, 15h-21h
The 20th edition of this wine festival will offer access to more than 4,000 wines from the 400 producers. Daily tickets start at 30€. Additional workshops are also available for purchase.
Simplesmente wine festival, at Alfândega do Porto, 15h-20h
This is the 12th edition of this insider wine festival and the organizers have opened their doors to Georgia (the country) wine producers to bring the number of presenters to a total of 123 (112 from Portugal and Spain, and an additional 11 from Georgia). The cost is 29€ for the day or 60€ for the three days.
Freestyle ceramics workshop, at Squid Ink Works, 16h-19h
The workshop starts with the basics for handling clay before moving to molding and processing techniques using a variety of tools, class finishes with the clay still wet, but including firing (which may take a few weeks after drying). The class costs 40€ and reservations are required.
Supertronik bootleg concert, at Mercado do Bolhão, starts 16h
This funky five piece group takes over the Balhão market for a free show.
Wolf Manhattan concert, at Outsite Porto - Mouco, starts 16h30
Outsite Porto (formerly known as M.Ou.Co) will have João Vieira performing as Wolf Manhattan, his alternative rock personality. Tickets are 24€.
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.
Van Zee concert, at Hard Club, 21h30-23h
This rapper from Madeira has revolutionized Portuguese hip-hop/music with an innovative and authentic sound. Tickets start at 15€.
Elvis tribute concert, at Hot Five Jazz Club, starts 22h
Strap on your blue suede shoes as this Elvis tribute performs his greatest hits. Tickets start at 16,43€.
Montaña concert, at Barracuda Rock Club, starts 22h
The rock band from Seville, Montaña and Portuguese by way of Mexican rock band Cariño muerto perform at this intimate rock club. Tickets are 5€ and can be purchased in advanced via MBWay (917 417 038) or at the door.
Nirvana tribute concert, at Wish You Were Here, starts 23h30
A Nirvana cover band takes over the stage of this intimate venue. There is a 10€ consumption charge which includes 1 shot and it is recommended you reserve a table via WhatsApp.
Reinier Zonneveld concert, at Hard Club, 23h59-6h
This edition of Neopop presents a live performance by Reinier Zonneveld (who recently broke the Guinness world record for longest live electronic music set). Tickets start at 15€.
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Sunday, 25 February
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.
Ceramic vase workshop, at Ó! Cerâmica, 10h-13h
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.
Stereo immersive couples experience, at Praça das Sete Bicas, multiple times
The Ukrainian creative group Uzahvati created this one-hour immersive experience. Designed for couples, you and your partner are given headphones that guide you through an empty space to connect with activities and intimate stories of others. Tickets start at 51€ for two people for start times of 10h30, 12h, 13h30, 15h, 16h30, 18h, and 19h30.
Simplesmente wine festival, at Alfândega do Porto, 11h-16h
This is the 12th edition of this insider wine festival and the organizers have opened their doors to Georgia (the country) wine producers to bring the number of presenters to a total of 123 (112 from Portugal and Spain, and an additional 11 from Georgia). The cost is 24€ for the day or 60€ for the three days.
Ohana market, at Praça das Cardosas, 11h-19h
A market for families that will feature fashion, ceramics, tapestry, well-being, and jewelry for purchase. Free to attend.
Vegetarian Indian cooking workshop, at Pop Up Workshops, 15h-18h
Chef Grishma Bhikhabhai has been teaching Indian cuisine at various cooking schools in Porto for more than 10 years. This class will feature vegetarian dishes. Everything you need for the class is provided (in Portuguese). The cost is 40€ and registration is required.
Essência do Vinho festival, at Palácio da Bolsa, 15h-19h
The 20th edition of this wine festival will offer access to more than 4,000 wines from the 400 producers. Daily tickets start at 25€. Additional workshops are also available for purchase.
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.