What's On: Monday 2 November 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

Documents, paintings, movies and other objects documenting the life of and commemorating the 10th anniversary of the passing of Amália Rodrigues. Belem Cultural Centre, Praça do Império, Santa Maria de Belém. 10:00-19:00. Free entry. Tel: 213 612 878. museuberardo@museuberardo.pt

Exhibition of works on the theme of silence. Selected by Marin Karmitz, executive producer of such films as Krzysztof Kieslowki's "Three Colours" and Gus Van Sant's "Paranoid Park". 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.

"Exposição alusiva aos 400 anos das observações de Galileu." Exhibition celebrating the 400th anniversary of the first use of telescope by Galileo Galilei to make astronomical observations. Planetário Calouste Gulbenkian, Praça do Império. 10:00-17:00. planetario@marinha.pt

Theatre, cinema and installations on the theme of unexplored territory. Cultural de Belém, Praça do Império, Santa Maria de Belém. Tel: 213 612 400. ccb@ccb.pt

Silver Coast Friends hosts it's fortnightly informal women's coffee morning with a chance to discuss ideas and events at Le Vickys, Rua João Reis, Lote 10 A, Zona Industrial. Every second and fourth Monday of the month 10:30-12:30.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Commemorating the legendary fado singer Amália Rodrigues' time in the Big Apple. Museu do Fado, Largo do Chafariz de Dentro 1.

Exhibition about fado singer Amalia Rodrigues. Museu do Fado, Largo do Chafariz de Dentro 1. 10:00-18:00.

A series of works based on the face of fado singer Amalia Rodrigues. Galeria de Arte António Prates, Rua Alexandre Herculano 39A. 11:00-20:00 Monday to Friday, 15:00-20:00 Saturday. Tel: 213 571 167. galeria@galeriaantonioprates.com

"130 Anos da Avenida da Liberdade." Centro de Informação Urbana de Lisboa, Picoas Plaza Rua Viriato 13 1E. 10:00-20:00. Tel: 213 301 920. ciul@cm-lisboa.pt

Painting, sculpture and video by Rui Toscano on the theme of fragmentation. Chiado 8 Arte Contemporânea, Largo do Chiado 8. Tel: 213 237 346.

"Registos do Céu-Astronomia em Manuscritos da Torre do Tombo." On the study and impact of astronomy in the 400 years since Galileo's first astronomical observations with a telescope. Directorate-General of Archives//Torre do Tombo (DGARQ), Alameda da Universidade, 1640-010. lurdes.henriques@dgarq.gov.pt

"150º Aniversário do Nascimento de Eduardo de Noronha (1859-1948)." A tribute to the writer and journalist Eduardo de Noronha. Hemeroteca Municipal de Lisboa, Rua de São Pedro de Alcântara 3.

Exhibition of modern ceramics. Instituto Franco Português, Avenida Luís Bívar 91. Tel: 213 111 400. infos@ifp-lisboa.com

A recreation of historic items from typical Portuguese ceramic elements. The collection consists of five parts, including a jar witnessing a kiss between two swans and a rabbit's ears. 10:00-20:00. Free entry. Sisley, Rua Garrett, 112–118. Tel: 213 423 881.

Video, multimedia, installations, drawings, sculpture and photography on the theme of space. Hospital Júlio de Matos, Avenida do Brasil 53. 10:-17:00 and 15:00-20:00 on Saturdays. Tel: 217 917 000.

International lighting and urban art event that floods Lisbon's streets and monuments with light and contemporary art. Across the city. 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.

Piano performances of Schubert and Schumann. Grande Auditorio, Fundacao Calouste Gulbenkian, Avenida de Berna 45A, 1067-001 Lisboa. 19:00. €15-€30. Tel: 217 823 000. info@gulbenkian.pt

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

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.

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.

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).

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.