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16 May"

What's On Today: Wednesday 16 May 2012

AngloINFO Lisbon's comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout the region, with events, music, sport and more…
Featured Events
WRVS Car Boot Sale
WRVS Car Boot SaleOn: 19 May 2012 At: Carcavelos Clothes Market (sea side of train station)
WRVS Car Boot Sale Saturday, May 1910:00 until 14:00€12 per car, €20 per van - payable on the day100% of pitch price goes to charityBrowse for treasures such as toys, books, baby items, clothing, household goods, furniture, and much...
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Art & Exhibitions
Nikias Skapinakis - "Present & Past"
From: Wednesday 28 March 2012 To: Sunday 24 June 2012
This exhibition is reputed to be the broadest and most significant anthology dedicated to the work of Nikias Skapinakis, who is recognised as one of the most...
Art & Exhibitions
Exhibition - Fernando Pascoal
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 28 April 2012 To: Sunday 20 May 2012
An exhibition of paintings by the artist Fernando Pascoal will be held at the Museu Municipal de Bombarral, Palácio Gorjão - Praça do Municipio,...
Art & Exhibitions
Arts Centre Exhibition
Every day
An exhibition of the work of resident artists in the Centro de Artes. Atelier-Museu Antonio Duarte, Rua Dr. Llidio Amado, Caldas da Rainha 2500-217. Entrance...
Art & Exhibitions
Royal Painting
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
The Sea, Fine Art by King D. Carlos I. The exhibition looks into the artistic side of the monarch with a joint exhibit of sea themed watercolours at King D....
Events & Festivals
ACAPO Day
Every Wed
On the first Wednesday of each month, Marlin Boats arranges sailing trips for the Portuguese Association of Blind and Partially Sighted people along the Tagus...
Art & Exhibitions
"In Between " - Frederico Azevedo
From: Wednesday 18 January 2012 To: Friday 18 May 2012
The environment portrayed by these images is characterised by strong contrasts of light and the way the various characters are photographed in a way that the...
"Leonardo da Vinci - Art & Science"
From: Tuesday 3 April 2012 To: Thursday 31 May 2012
This exhibition shows the history and life of Leonardo da Vinci. Nucleo da Liga dos Combatentes de Coimbra, Rua da Sofia 136, Coimbra. Mon to Fri 10:00 to 17:00....
Events & Festivals
Estoril Jazz 2012
From: Friday 11 May 2012 To: Sunday 20 May 2012
Performers include Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet, Roberta Gambarini Quartet, Scott Hamilton, Stefon Harris and Miguel Zenon. Full details on website. Casino Estoril...
Social & Community Events
Pilgrimage to Fatima
Every day
There are pilgrimages on 12th and 13th of each month. From Easter to November the pilgrimage begins on 12th and includes multi-lingual masses at Sanctuary of...
Antiques & Flea Market
Do It Yourself
Every day
Everyone is invited to sell their recycled or transformed products. Registration is free at the Crew Hassan or by email (crew_hassan@yahoo.com). At the Crew...
Art & Exhibitions
Day-to-Day Physics
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
The 'Physics on a daily basis: the live book of Rómulo de Carvalho' exhibit includes 73 science experiments for visitors at Pavilhão do Conhecimento,...
BES Photo 2012
From: Monday 19 March 2012 To: Sunday 27 May 2012
This will be the 8th edition of the photography exhibition and competition, featuring works by photographers from Portugal, Brazil and African countries. Museu...
"Tell Me What You Like - I'll Tell You Who You Are"
From: Friday 30 March 2012 To: Sunday 10 June 2012
An exhibition - the website has full information on what appears to be an interesting exhibit relating to clothing design. Mude - Museu do Design e da Moda,...
Past & Present 2012-1950
From: Tuesday 1 May 2012 To: Monday 25 June 2012
The Berardo Collection Museum hosts an extensive and significant anthology dedicated to Nikias Skapinakis, who is a leading name in Portuguese art in the second...
"The Sea is Cool But It's Not Just Fish"
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Sunday 6 May 2012 To: Friday 31 August 2012
The aim of this innovative interactive exhibit is to explain to visitors the importance of the sea in the development of society, both economically and...
Bordalo Pinheiro Museum - "Bicharada"
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Sunday 6 May 2012 To: Sunday 20 May 2012
This exhibition by Teresa Cortez presents an approach to the artist's ceramic work inspired by animals. Small sculptures, pots, ceramic plaques, plates and...
Children's Events
Behind the Scenes of Animation
Every day
The Marionette Museum presents two exhibitions relating to animation. Also exhibits of marionettes, drawings and sketches. Marionette Museum, Bernardas Convent,...
Dancing: Latin & Salsa
Beginners' Tango Course
Every Wed
Steps - Escola de Dança e Artes do Espectáculo, Rua dos Caminhos de Ferro 90b. 20:30-21:30. €35-€50 per week. Tel: 960 058 710....
Intermediate Tango Course
Every Wed
Steps - Escola de Dança e Artes do Espectáculo, Rua dos Caminhos de Ferro 90b. 21:30-22:30. €35-€50 per week. Tel: 960 058 710....
Events & Festivals
Fimfa Lx12 International Puppetry & Animated Forms Festival
From: Friday 4 May 2012 To: Sunday 20 May 2012
This Festival returns to Lisbon - the stages of Sao Luiz and D Maria Theatres, as well as the Puppet Museum, will host these creatures. Full programme available...
Fatal 2012 - Academic Theatre
From: Friday 4 May 2012 To: Friday 25 May 2012
The Annual Lisboa Academic Theatre Festival returns to the capital with fun ideas, creativity, writing and energy that young university students, choreographers...
Music: Jazz, Blues & Soul
Open Stage Night
Every Wed
Every Wednesday evening at Onda Jazz is open stage for performers of every style of music. Free entry. OndaJazz, Arco de Jesus, 7, Alfama, Lisbon. 22:30 to...
Jam Session - Afonso Pais
On: Wednesday 16 May 2012
During the month of May there will be a jam session by Afonso Pais - guitar, Oscar Grace - Hammond and Luis Candeias on drums. Hot Clube de Portugal, Praça...
Júlio Resende Trio
On: Wednesday 16 May 2012
This trio formed by Julio Resende, Joao Custodio and Joel Silva. Vinyl Restaurante Cafe Bar, Travessa da Gale 36 - Edificio da Metropolitana, in front of Centro...
Music: Rock, Pop & Country
Music, Food and Entertainment
Every day
In the Arena Lounge, with its rotating stage, multiple platforms and entertainment, bar and cafe there will be acrobatic interventions and multimedia...
Music: World, Folk & Fado
Fado in Chiado
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Two voices, one male, one female accompanied by viola and guitar. 21:00. Cine Theatro Gymnásio, Rua da Misericórdia, 12. Tel: 961 717 778.
Sports & Sailing
Paintball
Every day
Paintball, open everyday 09:30-20:00. At Escola Portugal Aventura, Parque florestal do Monsanto. Tel: 218 170 200.
Theatre & Shows
Fimfa Lx12 - International Puppetry & Animated Forms Festival
From: Friday 4 May 2012 To: Sunday 20 May 2012
This festival returns to Lisbon. The stages of Sao Luiz and D. Maria II Theatres, plus the Puppet Museum will be inhabited by ancient creatures and are said...
Art & Exhibitions
Montijo Tile Exhibition
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
An exhibition entitled "O Azulejo no Montijo" showing the history of the tile since 16th century until 20th century. Museu Municipal do Montijo, Ave....
Art & Exhibitions
Without Limits - Contemporary Mexican Art
From: Wednesday 11 April 2012 To: Thursday 31 May 2012
An exhibition of Mexican contemporary art with works by well known Mexican artists. Includes paintings, sculptures, sketches and photographs. Centro Cultural...
"Brazilian Artists" - Manuel de Brito Collection
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 24 February 2012 To: Sunday 3 June 2012
Manuel de Brito was born in Rio de Janeiro and has maintained strong links with artists there. This collection was exhibited at the Art Museum of Sao Paulo and...
Expos & Trade Fairs
National Wine Competition 2012
On Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu From: Monday 14 May 2012 To: Thursday 17 May 2012
This competition will have 200 national and international judges. This year 10 judges will evaluate the entries. Full details on website. Centro...
Art & Exhibitions
Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
From: Friday 29 July 2011 To: Sunday 10 June 2012
Sintra the capital of romanticism is hosting the largest exhibition of outdoor sculpture entitled Sintra Public Art VIII, an event organised by Sintra...
Children's Events
Living Science Centre
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Facts about DNA and other interesting subjects at the Centro de Ciência Viva, Antiga Garagem dos Carros Eléctricos Estrada Nacional nº 247....
Events & Festivals
2nd Cycle of Jazz - Quinta da Regaleira
From: Saturday 17 March 2012 To: Sunday 11 November 2012
The Jazz Festival will take place at Quinta da Regaleira (Sala da Renascenca), Estrada de Seteais Monserrate, Sintra. See website for information and full list...
Art & Exhibitions
Photography Exhibition - Fernando Lemos
From: Sunday 17 July 2011 To: Monday 30 September 2013
The inauguration of this Phtography Exhibition takes place on Sunday 17 July at 16:00 and will run until 30 September. Galeria dos Paços do Concelho,...
Armanda Passos - Art Exhibition
Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Sunday 15 April 2012 To: Saturday 30 June 2012
An exhibition of paintings by Armanda Passos entitled "Obra Gráfica". Galeria dos Paços do Concelho de Tomar, Praça da República,...
Local Lisbon markets taking place today
Alcobaça
Nazare Market
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
A market is held in Nazare every day except Mondays.
Caldas da Rainha (website)
Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Market
Every day
There is a daily fruit, vegetable, flower market in Praca da Republica, Caldas da Rainha - otherwise known as "Praҫa da Fruita". mornings only.
Cascais (website)
Cascais Market
Every Wed
Held at Praça Mercado Municipal except public holidays.
Ericeira
Food Market
Every day
This daily market is located in the centre of Ericeira and offers fresh fish, meat, vegetables, bread and flowers. Located at Praça da República, Ericeira.
Lisbon (website)
Mercado Arco Cego
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
General market from 07:00-14:00. At Rua Gomes Silva. Tel: 218 400 930.
Mercado Central
Every day
General market from 08:00-16:30 at Avenida das Forças Armadas. Tel: 217 975 429.
31 January Market
Every day
General market at Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo. Tel: 213 154 141.
Cais do Sodre Market
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Selling fruit, flowers, fish, meat and other products. At Cais do Sodré from 06:00-14:00.
Mercado do Bairro Alto
Every day
Food market held in the Bairro Alto neighbourhood on the Rua da Altalia, 07:00-14:00.
Mercado das Flores
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Flower market from 07:00-14:00 at Praça D. Pedro IV. Tel: 213 462 966.
Mercado Arroios
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Market held on the Rua Angelo Pinto from 07:00-14:00. Tel: 213 549 019.
Campo de Ourique Market
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
General market held on the Rua Coelho Rocha from 07:00-14:00. Tel: 217 962 272.
São Bento Market
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
General market from 07:00-14:00 on the Rua Nova Piedade. Tel: 213 979 445.
Mercado Santa Clara
Every day
Santa Clara Market, from 07:00-14:00. Tel: 218 868 884.
Mercado da Ribeira
Every day
Ribeira Market, with fish, fruit, flowers, meat and other products on sale. Also restaurants, shops and a bar. On the Avenida 24 Julho. Tel: 213 462 966.
Mercado do Rato
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Market on the Rua Alexandre Herculano from 07:00-14:00. Tel: 213 880 639.
Lourinhã (website)
Municipal Market
Every day
The Municipal Market held on the first Monday of every month. Tel: 261 410 100. E-mail: geral@cm-lourinha.pt
Market - Sao Bartolomeu
Every day
Sao Bartolomeu monthly market is held on the last Sunday of every month. Telefone: 261 410100 E-mail: geral@cm-lourinha.pt.
Collectors and Handicrafts Market
Every day
Handicrafts, Bric-a-Brac and Collectors' market held on the second Saturday of every month. Largo D. Lourenco Vicente, Lourinha. 08:00 to 19:00. Tel: 261 410100 E-mail: geral@cm-lourinha.pt.
Mafra (website)
Livramento's Local market
Every day
Livramento's monthly market is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month, at Largo da Quinta do Campo e Largo do Jardim.
Malveira's Local Market
Every day
Weekly on Thursdays at Largo da Feira, Malveira.
Cattle Fair - (Feira do Gado)
Every day
Weekly Cattle Fair held on Thursdays at Largo da Ermida.
Torres Vedras (website)
Ericeira Market
Every day
Ericeira's main food market is located in the centre of Ericeira and offers fresh fish, meat, vegetables, bread and flowers. It is a typical Portuguese market offering good value.
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