What's On: Thursday 1 October 2009

Referring to the development of cinema and television in the second half of the 20th century, this exhibition shows how designers have persistently explored the dimension of time. Belem Cultural Centre, Praça do Império, Santa Maria de Belém. 10:00-19:00. Free entry. Tel: 213 612 878. e-mail: museuberardo@museuberardo.pt

This photography exhibition evokes the artist by Mikael Levin's family history from mid-nineteenth century Poland via Lisbon to Guinea-Bisseau. The photos are projected on three fifteen minute cycles and accompanied by a voiceover. Museu Colecção Berardo, Belem Cultural Centre, Praça do Império. 10:00-19:00. Free entry. Tel: 213 612 400. museuberardo@museuberardo.pt

Exploring the idea of how less is better for 2009 and the 21st century. Part of the Experimenta Design festival. Museu do Oriente, Avenida Brasi­lia, Doca de Alcantara (Norte). 10:00-18:00 and 10:00-22:00 on Fridays. Tel: 213 585 299.

The Casual's SCD meets every Thursday at Qta. Nova de St. António, 20:00-23:00. Beginners and experienced dancers are welcome. Tel: 214 840 628.

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.

Drop-in playtime group with activities such as drawing and singing. From 10:00-12:00. Contact Alex Coomber. Tel: 214 663 410.

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.

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.

Recreates the atmosphere of a Mediterranean garden with typical butterflies of Iberian fauna in different phases of their life cycle: eggs, caterpillars, cocoons and free flying adults. Natural History Museum, Rua da Escola Politécnica, 56/58. 10:00-17:00. €1. Tel: 213 965 388.

A collection of pieces that heralded significant changes over the 20th century in both design and fashion. Russel Wright, Jean Prouvé, Hans Wegner, Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand, Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier and John Galliano are some of the featured designers. Museu do Design e da Moda (Museum of Design and Fashion), Rua Augusta 24. 10:00-22:00. Tel: 218 886 117. mude@cm-lisboa.pt

A total of 250 works including cartography, drawings, ivory, sculpture, paintings and jewellery make up a testimony to the Portuguese cultural presence in Africa, Asia and the Americas. Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Rua das Janelas Verdes. Tel: 213 912 800.

A look at the Titanic, 97 years after it sank in the North Atlantic on its maiden voyage. The exhibition brings together over 230 original objects, as well as reconstructions of the cabins and other parts of the luxury ship. Espaço Rossio, Rossio Train Station (2nd Floor). 10:00-21:00. €8.50-€14.50, under-fours free. Tel: 213 304 140. info@titaniclisboa.com

Showing how graphic designers have evoked motion and represented the passage of time in still graphics. Part of the Experimenta Design festival. Museu Colecção Berardo, Praça do Império, 1449-003 Lisboa. 10:00-19:00 and 10:00-22:00 on Fridays. Free entry. Tel: 213 612 918.

Looks at the rhythms and speeds that a group of international designers and studios work at, and how this impacts the process of designing. Part of the Experimenta Design festival. Antigo Picadeiro do Colégio dos Nobres/Museus da Politécnica, Rua da Escola Politécnica 60. 11:00-20:00.

Spotlights young designers pursuing innovative and cutting-edge experimentation. Part of the Experimenta Design festival. Sociedade Nacional de Belas Artes, Rua Barata Salgueiro 36. 11:00-20:00, and 14:00-20:00 on Saturdays. Tel: 213 138 510.

Four different moments in time seen through the eyes of three Angolan artists who address the speed of present and future and the emotional underlying power of memory. Lounging Space, Pátio do Tijolo 25. 11:00-00:00 and 11:00-02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Free entry.

With a name stemming from the Portuguese word “defeito,” meaning “defect,” Efeito D stems from a desire to contribute to Diferenças, a Centre for Child Development helping children with disabilities such as Down syndrome. It will assemble a line of unique design products for sale in Portugal and abroad, with proceeds going to Diferenças. Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, Avenida de Berna 45A. 10:00-18:00. Tel: 217 823 000.

Drawing, sculpture, installation, video and photography. Museu Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, Campo Grande, 382 1700 Lisboa. 10:00-18:00. Tel: 218 170 667.

Photographs of Kosovo. #24 Rentagallery, Rua da Esperança 24, Santos-o-Velho.

Features the world's first hollow circular sculpture made of a single block of marble, along with 14 other marble and basalt pieces. Galeria São Mamede, Rua da Escola Politécnica 167. 10:00-20:00, 10:00-19:00 on Saturdays. Tel: 213 973 255. galeria@saomamede.com

Works on travel, migration and globalisation. With additional pieces by Daniela Krtsch, Lúcia Prancha, Isabel Schmiga and Juliane Solmsdorf. Plataforma Revólver, Rua da Boavista 84-3. 14:00-19:30. Tel: 213 433 259. plataformarevolver@sapo.pt

"Inside (Arte e Ciência)." Featuring works involving biotechnology, artificial intelligence, robotics and interactivity in celebration of the art and science of the 21st century. Galeria do Torreão Nascente da Cordoaria Nacional, Avenida da India. 10:00-19:00, 14:00-19:00 at weekends. Tel: 213 642 909.

"Noite de Dança." Alexandra and Versteeg choreograph twelve dancers in the cha-cha-cha style. Parque Mayer, near Avenida metro station. €5, free for under-12s.

"Lisboa ao Parque." Painting and circus acts for all ages. Parque Mayer, near Avenida metro station. 20:00-24:00. Free.

Biennial event that highlights Lisbon's creative potential. Includes exhibitions, lectures, debates and urban events at Teatro Camãoes, the Berardo Museum and various public spaces. Tel: 210 993 045. info@experimentadesign.pt

A temporary redevelopment of the garden to make it a user-centered 21st century space. Largo de Santos, 1200-808 Lisboa.

"XII Festival Internacional de Órgão de Lisboa." A diversified program with an emphasis on the bicentennial of the birth of Mendelssohn and death of Haydn, as well as the 250th anniversary of Handel's death. Various locations. Free entry.

The French producer and DJ spins the wheels of steel in Lisbon. Lux, Avenida Infante D. Henrique, Armazém A. Cais da Pedra a Sta. Apolónia. lux@luxfragil.com

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

Ana Sofia Varela, Teresa Siqueira, Vicente da Câmara, José Manuel Neto and Miguel Ramos perform. Museu do Fado Coffee Shop, Largo do Chafariz de Dentro, N.º 1. 10:00-02:00. Tel: 912 302 809.

Two young voices, one female one male, accompanied by the guitar and viola, make a bridge between the past and present of this traditional Lisbon music. Gymnásio Cine Theatre, Espaço Chiado, Rua da Misericórdia 12. 19:00. €15.

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.