What's On Today: Tuesday 9 February 2010

Featuring designs by Almada Negreiros, Alberto de Sousa and Alberto Cutileiro. Nascente Gallery, Museu do Oriente, Avenida Brasília, Doca de Alcântara (Norte). Tel: 213 585 244. info@museudooriente.pt

Etchings and exchanges between Portuguese and Japanese artists. Sul Gallery, Museu do Oriente, Avenida Brasília, Doca de Alcântara (Norte). Tel: 213 585 244. info@museudooriente.pt

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. Carlos I Maritime Museum, Rua Júlio Pereira de Mello. Open 10:00-18:00. Tel: 214 865 836.

A selection of the painter's works from 1987 to 2008. Casa das Histórias Paula Rego, Avenida da Republica 300, 2750-475 Cascais. 10:00-22:00. Free entry. Tel: 214 826 970.

The painter’s views of the fishing village and its ways. Condes de Castro de Guimarães Museum, Avenida Rei Humberto II de Itália, Parque Marechal Carmona. 10:00-17:00. Tel: 214 815 304. mccg@cm-cascais.pt

"Picasso y Libros." 25 books illustrated by Picasso, showing his interpretations of the works of André Breton, Raymond Radiguet, Honoré de Balzac, Georges Hugnet and Tristan Tzara. Cascais Cultural Centre, Avenida Rei Humberto II de Itália. 10:00-18:00.

A photographic journey through the landscapes and architecture of Portugal. Portuguese Music Museum, Casa Verdades de Faria, Avenida de Sabóia 1146, Monte Estoril. 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00.

The 5th Vodafone Transiberian Rally, over 1,500 kilometres passes along the Estoril Coast, on June 15, and features top drivers such as Carlos Sainz and Luc Alphand. The Championship is one of the most prestigious rallies in the world, given that it is the only one that counts for the World Rally Championship.

A morning market ("feira da ladra" literally means thieves fair) and gathering for people wanting to sell unwanted belongings and household goods. Bric-a-brac, military artefacts, clothing and antique books.

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 Hassan, Rua Portas de Santo Antão, 159, 1. This fair is held every second Saturday of the month from 15:00-22:00. Tel: 213 466 119.

The 'Physics on a daily basis: the live book of Rómulo de Carvalho' exhibit includes 73 science experiments for visitors at Pavilhão do Conhecimento, Centro de Ciência Viva, Parque das Nações, Alameda dos Oceanos. Open Tuesday to Friday 10:00-19:00 and weekends and public holidays 11:00-19:00. Tel: 218 917 100.

Exhibition commemorating the 1700 years of S. Vincent the Martyr at Largo da Se, Sé de Lisboa. Tel: 218 876 628.

The O Corpo Humano como nunca o viu exhibition fills nine galleries and uses real human specimens to offer visitors a complete visual manual of the human body. At Rua da Escola Politecnica 42, Principe Real. Tel: 213 466 255.

Around eighty art collectors and antique dealers gather at the Lisbon Congress Centre to sell their valuable goods. The fair attracts approximately 10,000 people who are looking to buy unique pieces, from religious artefacts to ornate silver plates. Saturday to Sunday 16:00-24:00; Monday to Friday 18:00-24:00.

26 pieces of the artist's pottery made between 1883 and 1905 in Caldas da Rainha. Museu Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, Campo Grande 382. 10:00-18:00. Tel: 218 170 667.

A journey into a trans-temporal dimension and into images that can simultaneously seduce and crush, but that are nevertheless rooted in the current social and political reality. Fundacao Calouste Gulbenkian, Rua Dr. Nicolau de Bettencourt. 10:00-18:00. €4. Tel: 217 823 474. camjap@gulbenkian.pt

Works by London artists from the late 1950s to the early 1960s, who greatly contributed to the rise of British art in the second half of the 20th century. Fundacao Calouste Gulbenkian, Rua Dr. Nicolau de Bettencourt. 10:00-18:00. Tel: 217 823 474. camjap@gulbenkian.pt

Around eighty art collectors and antique dealers gather at the Lisbon Congress Centre to sell their valuable goods. The fair attracts approximately 10,000 people who are looking to buy unique pieces, from religious artefacts to ornate silver plates. Opening Hours: Saturday-Sunday 16:00-24:00. Monday-Friday 18:00-24:00.

1973 science fiction by Richard Fleischer about a dystopian future in which overpopulation leads to depleted resources, unemployment and poverty. Cinemateca, Rua Barata Salgueiro 39. 21:30. Tel: 213 596 200.

Early Francis Ford Coppola film about a young man's troubled awakening to the grown-up world. Cinemateca, Rua Barata Salgueiro 39. 15:30. Tel: 213 596 200.

Fado, tradition without translation. Every night at Café Luso, Travesa da Queimada, Bairro Alto, Lisbon. Tel: 213 422 281

Carmo Rebelo de Andrade, Celeste Rodrigues, Bernardo Couto and Diogo Clemente perform. Museu do Fado Coffee Shop, Largo do Chafariz de Dentro, N.º 1. 10:00-02:00. Tel: 912 302 809.

Paintball, open everyday 09:30-20:00. At Escola Portugal Aventura, Parque florestal do Monsanto. Tel: 218 170 200.

Regular walking tours of Lisbon. At Rua São João da Mata nº5, 3º. Tel: 213 906 149.

An educational and environmental walk through the diversity of the vegetable species from different climates and latitudes. The gardens are located at Parque Eduardo VII and opens everyday from 9:00-17:30. Tel: 213 882 278.

Originally built for Expo '98, Nations' Park is a modern architectural showpiece spread along a three-mile stretch of the Tagus river in north-east Lisbon. It boasts the vast Vasco da Gama shopping centre and cinema, an Oceanarium, the Living Science Centre, the Atlantic Pavilion (concert and sports venue), the Lisbon International Exhibition Centre (FIL), the Camões Theatre, Lisbon Casino and dozens of bars, restaurants and late-night venues. Enjoy the view from the cable car along the riverfront, hop on the tourist mini train, or hire a bicycle to get around at your leisure.

The Belém Cultural Centre is a relatively modern addition to historic Belém, but now dominates the city's contemporary music, dance and theatre scenes. Host to local and international artists and festivals, there is also a bar with regular live music.

Rickety old Tram 28 weaves through Lisbon's historic centre. Starting at Martim Moniz, it heads for the Roman settlements of the Alfama quarter, through bustling Baixa with its elegant squares and into bohemian Bairro Alto, popular with artists and writers. Lisbon's Tram 28 might be old but it's one of the best ways to explore the historic centre of the city. Martim Moniz tram stop. Cost: €1.30 single.

Lisbon Zoo, in Sete Rios, houses approximately 2000 animals and attracts nearly a million visitors each year. It's very much a zoo that's in development, continually improving its facilities and adding to the range of species on display. Cost €12.50; concessions €10.50; 3-11 yrs €9.50; under 3s free. Opening Hours:10:00-20:00 (until 18:00 in winter).

Just below Castelo do São Jorge sits Chapitô. Apart from spectacular views of the city, the laid-back bar, tapas restaurant and general chill-out venue also offers a cultural and entertainment programme featuring everything from juggling acts to courses and workshops.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and national icon, the Jerónimos Monastery in Belém is a masterpiece of early 16th-century Portuguese Manueline architecture. Highlights include elaborately carved interior features, peaceful cloisters, explorer Vasco da Gama's tomb and the refectory. Cost: €3; concessions €1.50; under-14s free. Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00.

With much of Portugal's historical wealth and glory stemming from its seafaring accomplishments, it's little wonder that the nation's Museu de Marinha (Naval Museum) should house a valuable collection depicting maritime transport through the ages. The museum looks out over the port of Belém, the place from which great sailors such as Vasco de Gama set forth to discover new territories. Open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, April-September, 10:00-17:00, October-March. Price €3, concessions €1.50, under 6 free.

Monsanto Ecological Park is a leafy refuge from the bustle of urban Lisbon. Whether you want to explore the flora and fauna, play games out on the grass or just picnic in the shade, Monsanto Park is the best place near Lisbon to get back to nature.

Located in Parque das Nações, Lisbon's Oceanarium is one of the city's most popular family attractions. The four different habitats represent the coasts of the North Atlantic, Antarctic, Temperate Pacific and Tropical Indian oceans. The Global Ocean spans the height of the building. Thousands of species of fish, bird and mammal can be seen both above and below water. Open daily: April-October 10:00-19:00; November-March 10:00-18:00. Admission: €10.50, concessions €5.75, under 4s free.

St George's Castle stands on top of the city's highest hill, dominating the ancient Alfama quarter. After enjoying panoramic city views, climb the reconstructed battlements for even headier sights. Open daily: November-February 09:00-18:00; March-October 09:00-21:00. Admission €5, under 10s free.

Located in the Baixa, A Outra Face da Lua stocks an abundance of vintage fashion from the 1920s onwards. Pick up second-hand footwear and accessories, or customised clothing by designer Carla Belchior, who recycles old clothing into quirky fashion statements. Monday-Saturday 10:00-20:00.

Vintage signs and full liqueur bottles welcome you to Ginjinha do Rossio, a tiny bar carved into a wall just north of the Baixa district. Locals queue up for €1 plastic cups of ginjinha (cherry brandy) to sip outside with friends.

Housed in a former convent in São João, the National Tile Museum is home to a vast collection of valuable azulejos, traditional Portuguese tiles. Gems include 15th-century Moorish tiles and large wall panels dating back to the 18th century. Opening hours: Tuesday 14:00-18:00; Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00. Admission €3, concessions €1.50, under 14s free.

Located in Nations Park by Lisbon's main exhibition centre, Irish & Co is a relaxed restaurant-pub with regular live music. A mixed crowd sit and chat on the wide terrace facing the Tagus River while enjoying dishes such as beef in stout, toasted club sandwiches, and Irish beers from Guinness to Kilkenny. Opening hours: Daily 12.30-02:00 (03:00 in summer).

A chance to learn about nutrition, DNA and other interesting subjects at the Centro de Ciência Viva, Antiga Garagem dos Carros Eléctricos Estrada Nacional nº 247. Opens 10:00-18:00 from Tuesday to Friday and 11:00-19:00 on weekends. Tickets cost €3.50 for adults and €2.50 for children under 18. Tel: 219 247 730.

Tours of the old village of Colares up the green of the Sintra Mountain to views of the whole valley and vast ocean. Bookings at Camara Municipal Sintra. Tel: 219 238 500.