What's happening in Porto: 25-31 March 2024
Urban Market, model sketching workshop, whisky quiz, and more.
Monday, 25 March
Textile arts workshops for children, at Espaço João Pedro Rodrigues, 10h-12h30
Want to keep your children (6-12 years old) busy this Easter vacation? Anabela Teixeira Marques will be teaching several classes focused on textile crafts. Today’s class focuses in on tapestry on a circular loom. Cost is 20€ per session (or save 10% by booking all four classes) and reservations are required.
Writing group meetup, at Look.Sharp Cafe, 10h30-12h30
The meeting's format will be 90 minutes of writing, followed by 30 minutes of chatting, and then discuss the progress everyone made. Entrance is free but you should purchase food and drink to help the venue.
Urban Market: Easter edition, at Praça das Cardosas, 11h-19h
This market is a great opportunity to view and buy the work of dozens of local artisans and sellers. This week's edition features Easter-centric items. Free to attend.
Cubinho ao Vivo podcast, at Teatro Sá da Bandeira, starts 21h
A comedic podcast featuring António Azevedo Coutinho, Bolinha Nunes, Ricardo Maria, and Vítor Sá.These friends record their show live while incorporating musical moments and unexpected interactions with the audience (in Portuguese). Tickets start at 15€.
Tuesday, 26 March
Textile arts workshops for children, at Espaço João Pedro Rodrigues, 10h-12h30
Want to keep your children (6-12 years old) busy this Easter vacation? Anabela Teixeira Marques will be teaching several classes focused on textile crafts. Today’s class focuses in on embroidery. Cost is 20€ per session (or save 10% by booking all four classes) and reservations are required.
Urban Market: Easter edition, at Praça das Cardosas, 11h-19h
This market is a great opportunity to view and buy the work of dozens of local artisans and sellers. This week's edition features Easter-centric items. Free to attend.
Running club, near Estádio do Dragão, starts 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.
Cubinho ao Vivo podcast, at Teatro Sá da Bandeira, starts 21h
A comedic podcast featuring António Azevedo Coutinho, Bolinha Nunes, Ricardo Maria, and Vítor Sá. These friends record their show live while incorporating musical moments and unexpected interactions with the audience (in Portuguese). Tickets start at 15€.
Stand-up comedy show, at Ferro Bar, starts 21h
The funniest stand-up comedians in Porto converge on one bill (in Portuguese). Tickets are 6€.
Wednesday, 27 March
Textile arts workshops for children, at Espaço João Pedro Rodrigues, 10h-12h30
Want to keep your children (6-12 years old) busy this Easter vacation? Anabela Teixeira Marques will be teaching several classes focused on textile crafts. Today’s class focuses in on magic needle embroidery. Cost is 20€ per session (or save 10% by booking all four classes) and reservations are required.
Urban Market: Easter edition, at Praça das Cardosas, 11h-19h
This market is a great opportunity to view and buy the work of dozens of local artisans and sellers. This week's edition features Easter-centric items. Free to attend.
World Theatre Day, at Museu das Marionetas do Porto, 14h-18h
Celebrate World Theatre Day with a discounted price for tickets. Usually, tickets for the Puppet Museum are 3,50€ but today they available at the box office for 2€.
São Nicolau walking tour, at Casa da Horta, 15h30-18h15
Take a walking tour through São Nicolau (one of the city’s oldest and historically important district). The narrow, medieval streets tell a lot about Porto’s identity. The cost is a conscientious contribution and registration is required.
Model sketching workshop, at AL859 Art Space, 18h-20h
This art space will host a nude model sketching workshop for all levels of experience. Bring your own materials, the cost is 10€ (5€ for students), and reservations are recommended.
Art master class, at Porto i/o Downtown, starts 18h30
Self-taught artist Charlie Visconage share his personal journey to become an artist and guide participants in exploring their inner creativity through a variety of fun exercises using pencils, crayons, oil pastels, and imagination. The cost is 3€ and tickets are available at the door.
Whisky quiz, at Eddie's Klub, 20h-22h
This whisky bar hosts a fun and competitive test of your knowledge with the best team receiving a voucher worth 15€ per participant. Price per participant is 5€ (drink included in price) and reservations are recommended.
Cubinho ao Vivo podcast, at Teatro Sá da Bandeira, starts 21h
A comedic podcast featuring António Azevedo Coutinho, Bolinha Nunes, Ricardo Maria, and Vítor Sá.These friends record their show live while incorporating musical moments and unexpected interactions with the audience (in Portuguese). Tickets start at 15€.
Hey, runners: Registration for the 5 May Matosinhos Half Marathon is open. Early bird tickets for the 21km run are 15€ before 8 April.
Thursday, 28 March
Textile arts workshops for children, at Espaço João Pedro Rodrigues, 10h-12h30
Want to keep your children (6-12 years old) busy this Easter vacation? Anabela Teixeira Marques will be teaching several classes focused on textile crafts. Today’s class focuses in on string art. Cost is 20€ per session (or save 10% by booking all four classes) and reservations are required.
Pastel de nata cooking class, at Pop Up Workshops, 15h30-18h30
Chef Hugo Araújo will be teaching this class how to make pastel de nata. Everything you need for the class is provided (in Portuguese). The cost is 35€ 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.
Competitive Ultimate Frisbee practice, near Campanhã, 18h15-20h
This is a non-contact throwing, running, and jumping team sport. Nortada, Porto's competitive Ultimate Frisbee Team, has practices open to everyone interested. Free to attend and exact location will be provided upon registration.
Poetry night, at Casa da Horta, 19h30-22h
Maureen Medina will begin this evening with a guided meditation, then introduce various works of art to reflect on, offer writing prompts and themes, complete the workshop with a meditation, and end with an open microphone for sharing. Free to attend.
Photography group meetup, at The hidden space, 20h-22h
A friendly gathering where you can check out other photographers' prints while showing off your own. A chance to share tips, stories, and make new friends. Free but reservations are recommended.
Stand-up comedy show, at ZERO Box Lodge Porto, starts 21h
Ricardo Leite invites four other comedians to do stand-up with him (in Portuguese). Tickets are 8€ and includes one free drink.
King Cordes stand-up comedy show, at Teatro Sá da Bandeira, 21h30-23h
Comedian Rui Sinel de Cordes performs his last show, King Cordes (in Portuguese). Tickets start at 18€.
Sixth anniversary party and concert, at Barracuda Rock Club, starts 23h
Celebrate the sixth anniversary of this rock club with a free show. Tonight's concert features punk band Gary Yamamoto and Saci Pererê with Roqueiros do Barracuda DJing. No RSVP needed.
Friday, 29 March
Painting workshop and competition, at Arena Porto, 10h30-13h
A chance to paint a 25mm miniature and win prizes. Mythic Forge will provide brushes and the miniature ,which will only be revealed on the day (in Portuguese and English). Costs 11,99€, registration is required, and participants will take home their own creation.
Dragon miniature painting workshop, at Arena Porto, 13h-19h
Meet other miniature enthusiasts at this painting workshop of a 75mm Swamp Dragon base (in Portuguese and English). All materials are provided by Mythic Forge and participants will take home their own creation. Costs 23,99€ and registration is required.
Violin concert with kombucha tasting, at AL859 Art Space, 16h-19h
Violinist Joana Carvalhas aka The Tiny Musician in collaboration with art students from Escola das Belas Artes do Portowill present an intimate concert and art exposition. Tickets are 10€ and include a kombucha tasting.
Sunflowers and Penumbra concert, at Maus Hábitos, 21h-23h30
Sunflowers are a noise rock and art punk outfit from Porto, Portugal founded in 2014. Penumbra, a new band from Porto, opens the night. Tickets are 8€.
King Cordes stand-up comedy show, at Teatro Sá da Bandeira, 21h30-23h
Comedian Rui Sinel de Cordes performs his last show, King Cordes (in Portuguese). Tickets start at 18€.
Sixth anniversary party and concert, at Barracuda Rock Club, starts 23h
Celebrate the sixth anniversary of this rock club with a free show. Tonight's concert features Porto rock band Great fool headlining with Roqueiros do Barracuda DJing. No RSVP needed.
James tribute band concert, at Wish You Were Here, starts 23h30
A James cover band takes over the stage for this show. There is a 10€ consumption cover charge and it is recommended you reserve a table via WhatsApp.
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Saturday, 30 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 presentation 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 90 minutes. Registration is required.
Creative writing workshop, at The hidden space, 10h30-13h
Paul Victor leads this creative writing workshop designed to help those develop poetry, short stories, lyrics, a script, basically anything with words. While the workshop is in English, attendees are free to write in any language. Cost is 25€ and registration is required.
Ultimate frisbee pickup game, at Parque da Cidade do Porto, 13h-15h
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.
Paper doll workshop, at Land Porto Coworking, 15h-18h
Participants will build a paper doll articulated to their image, of someone they love, or who lives in their imagination. Using a variety of paper and recyclable materials, Ines Flor leads this 35€ workshop (in Portuguese). Reservations are recommended.
Hanzel and Greta musical, at Teatro Sá da Bandeira, 15h-16h
The classic Grimm Brothers story is adapted as a musical and slightly amended to become more local, the main characters are now called, Maria and João (in Portuguese). Tickets start at 10€.
Indomable concert, at Outsite Porto, 18h-20h
Indomable bring their bluesy acoustic rock to Outsite Porto (formerly known as M.Ou.Co) for this free show.
Games night, at TBD, 19h-23h30
A fun filled evening of games, music, and new friends. Food and drinks are included in the 15€ ticket.
King Cordes stand-up comedy show, at Teatro Sá da Bandeira, 21h30-23h
Comedian Rui Sinel de Cordes performs his last show, King Cordes (in Portuguese). Tickets start at 18€.
Sixth anniversary party and concert, at Barracuda Rock Club, starts 23h
Celebrate the sixth anniversary of this rock club with a free show. Tonight's concert features rock band Os Overdoses headlining with Roqueiros do Barracuda DJing. No RSVP needed.
Guns n Roses tribute band concert, at Wish You Were Here, starts 23h30
A Guns n Roses cover band takes over the stage for this show. There is a 10€ consumption cover charge and it is recommended you reserve a table via WhatsApp.
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Sunday, 31 March
Due to it being Easter, there is not a whole lot going on today.
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.
Easter brunch, at Gallery Hostel Porto, 12h30-18h
A chance to eat a fancy Easter brunch with friends, price includes a starter buffet, two mains, dessert buffet and mimosa. Tickets are 30€.
Matosinhos architecture tour, at Monumento aos Heróis da Guerra Peninsular, 16h-18h30
Architectours focus on the architecture of a certain neighborhood. This walking tour will focus on Matosinhos and trace the buildings in the area, their history, and impact on the city. Tickets are 10€ and reservations are required.
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