Lisbon Events Calendar

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						1 Weekly \| DANCE PARTY \| Caos no Sodré: Altamont Sessions \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 22:30 Weekly \| DANCE PARTY \| Caos no Sodré: Altamont Sessions \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Nov 30 @ 22:30 – Dec 1 @ 01:30 Tickets Saturday nights in Cais do Sodré can get quite chaotic. Trust us… But that doesn’t mean that, amidst the chaos, you can’t find solace in some good music. Here’s what O Bom O Mau e[...] to Dec 31 \| OPEN-CALL VIDEO ART SHOWCASE \| Loopcave at Desterro \| Intendente \| FREE 23:00 to Dec 31 \| OPEN-CALL VIDEO ART SHOWCASE \| Loopcave at Desterro \| Intendente \| FREE Nov 30 @ 23:00 – Dec 1 @ 04:00 Tickets Are you a struggling videographer, artist, and/or filmmaker who wants nothing more than to have their images looped in a dingy little ungentrified after-hours hotspot in the heart of this great city? If so, you’re[...] Bi-weekly \| MARKET \| Antiques and Crafts \| Belém \| FREE 09:00 Bi-weekly \| MARKET \| Antiques and Crafts \| Belém \| FREE Dec 1 @ 09:00 – 17:30 Tickets This Belem market takes place on the first and third Sunday every month, and is a better-organized and smaller version of the chaotic Feira da Ladra. It’s definitely more middle class, is what we’re saying. There’s[...] Monthly \| MARKET \| CCB Market \| Belém \| FREE 10:00 Monthly \| MARKET \| CCB Market \| Belém \| FREE Dec 1 @ 10:00 – 18:00 Tickets A mix between old and new, as the organizers like to describe it, the monthly market at CCB is a combination of traditional and urban art, vintage and freshly-sewn clothes, and an impressive array of[...] to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 1 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 1 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] Monthly \| STAR GAZING \| Half Price at the Planetarium \| Belém \| 2.50€ 10:30 Monthly \| STAR GAZING \| Half Price at the Planetarium \| Belém \| 2.50€ Dec 1 @ 10:30 – 17:00 Tickets The Gulbenkian Planetarium in Belém invites you to view your insignificance in the face of the universe for half the regular price the first Sunday of every month, and for free if you are between[...] to Dec 2 \| CHRISTMAS MARKET \| Mercado de Natal 2019 \| Campo Pequeno \| 2-5€ 11:30 to Dec 2 \| CHRISTMAS MARKET \| Mercado de Natal 2019 \| Campo Pequeno \| 2-5€ Dec 1 @ 11:30 – 21:30 Tickets ‘Tis the season, friends, and nothing says Natal (Christmas) like buying stuff. Here’s what Campo Pequeno, the organizers of Mercado Natal 2019, say about this one: “If this Christmas aims to find fair, locally sourced and[...] to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ 15:00 to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ Dec 1 @ 15:00 – 15:45 Tickets For a museum, the MAAT in Alcântara has a unique history. Come discover why in this weekly guided tour* described by its organizers like this: “At a time when we no longer live without electricity,[...] ACTIVISM AND MUSIC \| Positive Matiné \| Anjos \| FREE-3€ 16:00 ACTIVISM AND MUSIC \| Positive Matiné \| Anjos \| FREE-3€ Dec 1 @ 16:00 – 23:59 Tickets Did you know that Sunday, December 1st, is World AIDS Day? Earlier in November, CineClube70 organized a fundraiser for GAT (“Treatment Activists Group”) in the form of a selection of films about the not-so-uplifting topic[...] WEEKLY \| MUSIC AND DANCE \| Viva o Samba at Titanic Sur Mer \| Cais do Sodré \| 10€ 20:00 WEEKLY \| MUSIC AND DANCE \| Viva o Samba at Titanic Sur Mer \| Cais do Sodré \| 10€ Dec 1 @ 20:00 – Dec 2 @ 04:00 Tickets If you live in Lisbon, chances are you know at least one person that loves samba. And if you’ve been down by the river on any given Sunday night lately, then you may have witnessed[...] to Dec 31 \| OPEN-CALL VIDEO ART SHOWCASE \| Loopcave at Desterro \| Intendente \| FREE 23:00 to Dec 31 \| OPEN-CALL VIDEO ART SHOWCASE \| Loopcave at Desterro \| Intendente \| FREE Dec 1 @ 23:00 – Dec 2 @ 04:00 Tickets Are you a struggling videographer, artist, and/or filmmaker who wants nothing more than to have their images looped in a dingy little ungentrified after-hours hotspot in the heart of this great city? If so, you’re[...] WEEKLY \| BreakBeat Sundays at MusicBox \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD 23:59 WEEKLY \| BreakBeat Sundays at MusicBox \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD Dec 1 @ 23:59 – Dec 2 @ 06:00 Tickets From MusicBox, the organizers: “Breakbeat is a widely used rhythm in funk, hip-hop or bass music, characterized by being unpredictable and contrary to the usual 4/4, resulting in a much more energetic cadence.” So, if[...]
2 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 2 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE 10:00 to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 2 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets There’s no doubt about it: Lisbon is a very photogenic city. Which is why its ever-increasing selfie-taking population remains a mystery… Lisbon Analogue Photography is self-described as “a group of photographers in love with analog[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 2 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 2 \| CHRISTMAS MARKET \| Mercado de Natal 2019 \| Campo Pequeno \| 2-5€ 11:30 to Dec 2 \| CHRISTMAS MARKET \| Mercado de Natal 2019 \| Campo Pequeno \| 2-5€ Dec 2 @ 11:30 – 21:30 Tickets ‘Tis the season, friends, and nothing says Natal (Christmas) like buying stuff. Here’s what Campo Pequeno, the organizers of Mercado Natal 2019, say about this one: “If this Christmas aims to find fair, locally sourced and[...] WEEKLY \| DANCE WORKSHOP \| Aulas Dança Oriental \| Anjos \| 8-25€ 18:00 WEEKLY \| DANCE WORKSHOP \| Aulas Dança Oriental \| Anjos \| 8-25€ Dec 2 @ 18:00 – 19:00 Tickets Belly dancing, aka Raks Sharki, aka oriental dance (sorry, self-proclaimed Americans) is both hot and not easy. And Ana Moreira, self-proclaimed oriental dancer, knows this. Ana wants to teach you to belly dance. Here’s how[...] IMPROVISATIONAL CONCERT \| Ferrandini, Pinheiro, and Sousa \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 IMPROVISATIONAL CONCERT \| Ferrandini, Pinheiro, and Sousa \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 2 @ 19:00 – 20:00 Tickets “Improvising is wonderful. But, the thing is that you cannot improvise unless you know exactly what you’re doing. That’s a kind of paradoxical thing about improvising.” Christopher Walken. Drummer and percussionist Gabriel Ferrandini, pianist Rodrigo[...] Weekly \| JAZZ \| Titanic Jazz Jam \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 23:00 Weekly \| JAZZ \| Titanic Jazz Jam \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 2 @ 23:00 – Dec 3 @ 02:00 Tickets Winner of several Atlas “Best of Lisboa” awards, Titanic Sur Mer is stepping up its jazz game with weekly jam sessions on Mondays. For free. Considering the talents Titanic pulls for its variety of musical[...]	3 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE 08:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE Dec 3 @ 08:00 – 18:00 Tickets The biggest and still the best outdoor market in Lisbon, every Tuesday morning and Saturday pretty much all day. “Ladra” means “thief” – while you can get some nice artisanal jewelry, 17th-century tiles, copper pots,[...] to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 3 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 3 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE 10:00 to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 3 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets There’s no doubt about it: Lisbon is a very photogenic city. Which is why its ever-increasing selfie-taking population remains a mystery… Lisbon Analogue Photography is self-described as “a group of photographers in love with analog[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 3 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 3 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] Weekly \| SHORT FILMS \| Shortcutz \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 22:00 Weekly \| SHORT FILMS \| Shortcutz \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 3 @ 22:00 Tickets Every Tuesday night, at the renowned bar O Bom O Mau e O Vilão, you have the opportunity to watch at least three short films, always presented by their production teams. See the program on their[...] MULTIMEDIA PERFORMANCE \| ATR Presents: Electromagnetic Rituals \| Intendente \| FREE-3€ 23:00 MULTIMEDIA PERFORMANCE \| ATR Presents: Electromagnetic Rituals \| Intendente \| FREE-3€ Dec 3 @ 23:00 – Dec 4 @ 02:00 Tickets The holiday season is all about ritual. Desterro, cool bar and one of Lisbon’s trippiest havens for late-night weirdness, welcomes ATR, aka the “Therapeutic Noise Association,” this coming Tuesday, to bring you something completely different,[...]	4 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 4 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 4 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE 10:00 to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 4 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets There’s no doubt about it: Lisbon is a very photogenic city. Which is why its ever-increasing selfie-taking population remains a mystery… Lisbon Analogue Photography is self-described as “a group of photographers in love with analog[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 4 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 4 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] to Dec 8 \| CHRISTMAS FAIR \| Natalis 2019 \| Parque das Nações \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 8 \| CHRISTMAS FAIR \| Natalis 2019 \| Parque das Nações \| FREE Dec 4 @ 15:00 – 21:00 Tickets Let’s face it — there’s no stopping Christmas. It’s, paradoxically, both big business and the most magical time of year. So you might as well embrace the spirit… Natalis describes itself as the “largest indoor[...] Weekly \| LIVE MUSIC \| Jam70 at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE 18:00 Weekly \| LIVE MUSIC \| Jam70 at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE Dec 4 @ 18:00 – 23:59 Tickets Depending on the job, Wednesdays can leave some people feeling like they’re in a jam. Anjos70 (no, despite popular belief we are not on their payroll; we just like the place) offers a way to[...] Weekly \| WORKSHOP \| DIY-day at Disgraça \| Graça \| FREE 18:00 Weekly \| WORKSHOP \| DIY-day at Disgraça \| Graça \| FREE Dec 4 @ 18:00 – 22:00 Tickets DIY has become a vague term in recent years. After all, we’re all in it together, right? Moreover, big business is all about buzzwords… Nevertheless, with minimum wage persistently low and rent increasingly high, the[...] Weekly \| MUSIC \| Hump Day: 70s DJs at MUSICBOX \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD 23:55 Weekly \| MUSIC \| Hump Day: 70s DJs at MUSICBOX \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD Dec 4 @ 23:55 – Dec 5 @ 06:00 Tickets Hump day, for you second-language speakers, comes in part from the phrase over the hump. Other than that, we think the organizers of this weekly boogie describe it better than we ever could: “𝙃𝙐𝙈𝙋 𝘿𝘼𝙔[...]	5 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 5 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 5 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE 10:00 to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 5 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets There’s no doubt about it: Lisbon is a very photogenic city. Which is why its ever-increasing selfie-taking population remains a mystery… Lisbon Analogue Photography is self-described as “a group of photographers in love with analog[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 5 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 5 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] to Dec 8 \| CHRISTMAS FAIR \| Natalis 2019 \| Parque das Nações \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 8 \| CHRISTMAS FAIR \| Natalis 2019 \| Parque das Nações \| FREE Dec 5 @ 15:00 – 21:00 Tickets Let’s face it — there’s no stopping Christmas. It’s, paradoxically, both big business and the most magical time of year. So you might as well embrace the spirit… Natalis describes itself as the “largest indoor[...] ART EXHIBIT AND OPEN STUDIO \| Ai, Miga! by Clara Não \| Príncipe Real \| FREE 18:00 ART EXHIBIT AND OPEN STUDIO \| Ai, Miga! by Clara Não \| Príncipe Real \| FREE Dec 5 @ 18:00 – 21:00 Tickets Artist and illustrator Clara Não is a ’90s kid raised, in her words, “on love and Britney.” She lives and works in Porto. She has a degree in Communication Design from the Faculty of Fine[...] CHRISTMAS PARTY \| Tremoçada de Natal 2019 \| Alto da Ajuda \| 4-7€ 18:00 CHRISTMAS PARTY \| Tremoçada de Natal 2019 \| Alto da Ajuda \| 4-7€ Dec 5 @ 18:00 – Dec 6 @ 03:00 Tickets “Tremoço” is Portuguese for lupin (or, lupine) — you know, those bean-peanut-like things often served with beer in various Portuguese establishments. So Tremoçada would roughly translate as “a bunch of lupines”or “lupine party.” AEFA is[...]	6 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 6 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 6 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE 10:00 to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 6 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets There’s no doubt about it: Lisbon is a very photogenic city. Which is why its ever-increasing selfie-taking population remains a mystery… Lisbon Analogue Photography is self-described as “a group of photographers in love with analog[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 6 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 6 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] to Dec 8 \| CHRISTMAS FAIR \| Natalis 2019 \| Parque das Nações \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 8 \| CHRISTMAS FAIR \| Natalis 2019 \| Parque das Nações \| FREE Dec 6 @ 15:00 – 21:00 Tickets Let’s face it — there’s no stopping Christmas. It’s, paradoxically, both big business and the most magical time of year. So you might as well embrace the spirit… Natalis describes itself as the “largest indoor[...] ART EXHIBIT AND OPEN STUDIO \| Ai, Miga! by Clara Não \| Príncipe Real \| FREE 18:00 ART EXHIBIT AND OPEN STUDIO \| Ai, Miga! by Clara Não \| Príncipe Real \| FREE Dec 6 @ 18:00 – 21:00 Tickets Artist and illustrator Clara Não is a ’90s kid raised, in her words, “on love and Britney.” She lives and works in Porto. She has a degree in Communication Design from the Faculty of Fine[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 6 @ 19:00 – Dec 7 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...] ART EXHIBIT \| Nuno Raminhos: WE GOT A FIGHT \| Saldanha \| FREE 21:00 ART EXHIBIT \| Nuno Raminhos: WE GOT A FIGHT \| Saldanha \| FREE Dec 6 @ 21:00 Tickets Nuno Raminhos is an artist. Nuno looks very serious on his website. Also, Nuno seems to be a fan of comic books. Comic books, in turn, are known for being popular and also violent. Hence,[...] PUNK CONCERT \| Casa Ardente: Fugly, Sheila, Rosa Choq \| Intendente \| 6€ 22:00 PUNK CONCERT \| Casa Ardente: Fugly, Sheila, Rosa Choq \| Intendente \| 6€ Dec 6 @ 22:00 – Dec 7 @ 02:00 Tickets It’s getting cold in Lisbon. Winter is coming, or some such sh.t… What better way to warm your bones than with some punk rock? Casa Ardente (“Burning House”) ignites Casa Independente (“Independente House”) this Friday[...]	7 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE 08:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE Dec 7 @ 08:00 – 18:00 Tickets The biggest and still the best outdoor market in Lisbon, every Tuesday morning and Saturday pretty much all day. “Ladra” means “thief” – while you can get some nice artisanal jewelry, 17th-century tiles, copper pots,[...] Weekly \| MARKET \| Used and Antique Books \| Chiado \| FREE 09:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Used and Antique Books \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 7 @ 09:00 – 18:00 Tickets Feira dos Alfarrabistas (used book dealer fair) is a great place to break up the monotony of chain stores in Chiado and pick up something truly unique. Most books here are in Portuguese, but there are[...] to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 7 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 7 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] Weekly \| MARKET \| Craft & Design \| Estrela \| FREE 10:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Craft & Design \| Estrela \| FREE Dec 7 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets This is probably the most relaxed craft market in town, thanks to its position in the tranquil and beautifully cared-for Jardim da Estrela. It’s also surprisingly diverse and offers more than your average home-made soaps[...] ALL YEAR \| GUIDED TOUR \| Alfama and Mouraria Free Walking Tour \| Rossio \| FREE 10:30 ALL YEAR \| GUIDED TOUR \| Alfama and Mouraria Free Walking Tour \| Rossio \| FREE Dec 7 @ 10:30 – 13:30 Tickets The best way to experience history is to live it. That’s why our friends at Live History offer you an immersive three-hour glimpse into two of the most historical, oldest, and most alive neighborhoods in[...] Monthly \| FLEA MARKET \| Art & Flea at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE 11:00 Monthly \| FLEA MARKET \| Art & Flea at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE Dec 7 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Come get your inner hipster on at Lisbon’s self-described “most alternative” market, the first weekend of every month, brought to you by Anjos70. Art, crafts, vintage clothes sold by modern people, funky teas and healthy[...] to Dec 14 \| LIQUIDATION SALE \| 3€ LPs, CDs, and DVDs \| Alfama \| FREE-TBD 14:00 to Dec 14 \| LIQUIDATION SALE \| 3€ LPs, CDs, and DVDs \| Alfama \| FREE-TBD Dec 7 @ 14:00 – 17:00 Tickets The only non-self-explanatory thing about the poster on the left is… well, its use of apostrophes. For which we have no explanation. Other than that, you get the idea. Discoteca Lisboa, a local shop specializing[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 7 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ 15:00 to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ Dec 7 @ 15:00 – 15:45 Tickets For a museum, the MAAT in Alcântara has a unique history. Come discover why in this weekly guided tour* described by its organizers like this: “At a time when we no longer live without electricity,[...] to Dec 8 \| CHRISTMAS FAIR \| Natalis 2019 \| Parque das Nações \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 8 \| CHRISTMAS FAIR \| Natalis 2019 \| Parque das Nações \| FREE Dec 7 @ 15:00 – 21:00 Tickets Let’s face it — there’s no stopping Christmas. It’s, paradoxically, both big business and the most magical time of year. So you might as well embrace the spirit… Natalis describes itself as the “largest indoor[...] ART EXHIBIT AND OPEN STUDIO \| Ai, Miga! by Clara Não \| Príncipe Real \| FREE 18:00 ART EXHIBIT AND OPEN STUDIO \| Ai, Miga! by Clara Não \| Príncipe Real \| FREE Dec 7 @ 18:00 – 21:00 Tickets Artist and illustrator Clara Não is a ’90s kid raised, in her words, “on love and Britney.” She lives and works in Porto. She has a degree in Communication Design from the Faculty of Fine[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 7 @ 19:00 – Dec 8 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...] Weekly \| DANCE PARTY \| Caos no Sodré: Altamont Sessions \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 22:30 Weekly \| DANCE PARTY \| Caos no Sodré: Altamont Sessions \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 7 @ 22:30 – Dec 8 @ 01:30 Tickets Saturday nights in Cais do Sodré can get quite chaotic. Trust us… But that doesn’t mean that, amidst the chaos, you can’t find solace in some good music. Here’s what O Bom O Mau e[...]	8 Monthly \| MARKET \| Feira do Intendente \| Intendente \| FREE 10:00 Monthly \| MARKET \| Feira do Intendente \| Intendente \| FREE Dec 8 @ 10:00 – 18:00 Tickets While Feira da Ladra (“Thieves market”) continues to be Lisbon’s number one second-hand market, that doesn’t mean it’s the ONLY market in town worth its weight in used stuff. You can find some nice hidden[...] to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 8 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 8 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] Weekly \| MARKET \| Craft & Design \| Estrela \| FREE 10:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Craft & Design \| Estrela \| FREE Dec 8 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets This is probably the most relaxed craft market in town, thanks to its position in the tranquil and beautifully cared-for Jardim da Estrela. It’s also surprisingly diverse and offers more than your average home-made soaps[...] Monthly \| FLEA MARKET \| Art & Flea at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE 11:00 Monthly \| FLEA MARKET \| Art & Flea at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE Dec 8 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Come get your inner hipster on at Lisbon’s self-described “most alternative” market, the first weekend of every month, brought to you by Anjos70. Art, crafts, vintage clothes sold by modern people, funky teas and healthy[...] CLASSICAL CONCERT \| Solistas da Orquestra Gulbenkian \| Praça de Espanha \| FREE 12:00 CLASSICAL CONCERT \| Solistas da Orquestra Gulbenkian \| Praça de Espanha \| FREE Dec 8 @ 12:00 – 13:30 Tickets Soloists play best when they play with other people. Go figure… This Sunday, the Gulbenkian invites you to an afternoon of classical music courtesy of their many a resident soloist. Said soloists are: Cristina Ánchel[...] to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ 15:00 to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ Dec 8 @ 15:00 – 15:45 Tickets For a museum, the MAAT in Alcântara has a unique history. Come discover why in this weekly guided tour* described by its organizers like this: “At a time when we no longer live without electricity,[...] to Dec 8 \| CHRISTMAS FAIR \| Natalis 2019 \| Parque das Nações \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 8 \| CHRISTMAS FAIR \| Natalis 2019 \| Parque das Nações \| FREE Dec 8 @ 15:00 – 21:00 Tickets Let’s face it — there’s no stopping Christmas. It’s, paradoxically, both big business and the most magical time of year. So you might as well embrace the spirit… Natalis describes itself as the “largest indoor[...] WEEKLY \| MUSIC AND DANCE \| Viva o Samba at Titanic Sur Mer \| Cais do Sodré \| 10€ 20:00 WEEKLY \| MUSIC AND DANCE \| Viva o Samba at Titanic Sur Mer \| Cais do Sodré \| 10€ Dec 8 @ 20:00 – Dec 9 @ 04:00 Tickets If you live in Lisbon, chances are you know at least one person that loves samba. And if you’ve been down by the river on any given Sunday night lately, then you may have witnessed[...] WEEKLY \| BreakBeat Sundays at MusicBox \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD 23:59 WEEKLY \| BreakBeat Sundays at MusicBox \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD Dec 8 @ 23:59 – Dec 9 @ 06:00 Tickets From MusicBox, the organizers: “Breakbeat is a widely used rhythm in funk, hip-hop or bass music, characterized by being unpredictable and contrary to the usual 4/4, resulting in a much more energetic cadence.” So, if[...]
9 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 9 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE 10:00 to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 9 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets There’s no doubt about it: Lisbon is a very photogenic city. Which is why its ever-increasing selfie-taking population remains a mystery… Lisbon Analogue Photography is self-described as “a group of photographers in love with analog[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 9 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] ENVIRONMENTAL DEBATE \| Eco not Ego: Demystifying Sustainability \| Campo Grande \| FREE 16:00 ENVIRONMENTAL DEBATE \| Eco not Ego: Demystifying Sustainability \| Campo Grande \| FREE Dec 9 @ 16:00 – 21:00 Tickets “And when I say “motherf.cker” I do mean “motherf.cker” Because Mother Earth is dying And we continue to f-k her.” OutKast. One week ago, the European Parliament declared a state of European climate emergency. The[...] WEEKLY \| DANCE WORKSHOP \| Aulas Dança Oriental \| Anjos \| 8-25€ 18:00 WEEKLY \| DANCE WORKSHOP \| Aulas Dança Oriental \| Anjos \| 8-25€ Dec 9 @ 18:00 – 19:00 Tickets Belly dancing, aka Raks Sharki, aka oriental dance (sorry, self-proclaimed Americans) is both hot and not easy. And Ana Moreira, self-proclaimed oriental dancer, knows this. Ana wants to teach you to belly dance. Here’s how[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 9 @ 19:00 – Dec 10 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...] Weekly \| JAZZ \| Titanic Jazz Jam \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 23:00 Weekly \| JAZZ \| Titanic Jazz Jam \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 9 @ 23:00 – Dec 10 @ 02:00 Tickets Winner of several Atlas “Best of Lisboa” awards, Titanic Sur Mer is stepping up its jazz game with weekly jam sessions on Mondays. For free. Considering the talents Titanic pulls for its variety of musical[...]	10 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE 08:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE Dec 10 @ 08:00 – 18:00 Tickets The biggest and still the best outdoor market in Lisbon, every Tuesday morning and Saturday pretty much all day. “Ladra” means “thief” – while you can get some nice artisanal jewelry, 17th-century tiles, copper pots,[...] to Dec 12 \| SCIENTIFIC CHRISTMAS MARKET \| Fourth edition of the Science Association Christmas Sale \| Campo Grande \| FREE 09:00 to Dec 12 \| SCIENTIFIC CHRISTMAS MARKET \| Fourth edition of the Science Association Christmas Sale \| Campo Grande \| FREE Dec 10 @ 09:00 – 18:00 Tickets Let’s face it — there’s not much science behind Christmas. Except for maybe the lights. Or, is there…? The Ciências Solidária (“Sciences Solidarity”) was formed in 2016 as a private non-profit association by a bunch[...] to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 10 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 10 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE 10:00 to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 10 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets There’s no doubt about it: Lisbon is a very photogenic city. Which is why its ever-increasing selfie-taking population remains a mystery… Lisbon Analogue Photography is self-described as “a group of photographers in love with analog[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 10 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 10 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ 18:00 WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ Dec 10 @ 18:00 – 19:30 Tickets “All artists are willing to suffer for their work. But why are so few prepared to learn to draw?” Banksy. Cathy Douzil is an artist and teacher who was born in Paris and now lives[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 10 @ 19:00 – Dec 11 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...] Weekly \| SHORT FILMS \| Shortcutz \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 22:00 Weekly \| SHORT FILMS \| Shortcutz \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 10 @ 22:00 Tickets Every Tuesday night, at the renowned bar O Bom O Mau e O Vilão, you have the opportunity to watch at least three short films, always presented by their production teams. See the program on their[...]	11 to Dec 12 \| SCIENTIFIC CHRISTMAS MARKET \| Fourth edition of the Science Association Christmas Sale \| Campo Grande \| FREE 09:00 to Dec 12 \| SCIENTIFIC CHRISTMAS MARKET \| Fourth edition of the Science Association Christmas Sale \| Campo Grande \| FREE Dec 11 @ 09:00 – 18:00 Tickets Let’s face it — there’s not much science behind Christmas. Except for maybe the lights. Or, is there…? The Ciências Solidária (“Sciences Solidarity”) was formed in 2016 as a private non-profit association by a bunch[...] to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 11 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 11 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE 10:00 to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 11 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets There’s no doubt about it: Lisbon is a very photogenic city. Which is why its ever-increasing selfie-taking population remains a mystery… Lisbon Analogue Photography is self-described as “a group of photographers in love with analog[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 11 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 11 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] Weekly \| LIVE MUSIC \| Jam70 at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE 18:00 Weekly \| LIVE MUSIC \| Jam70 at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE Dec 11 @ 18:00 – 23:59 Tickets Depending on the job, Wednesdays can leave some people feeling like they’re in a jam. Anjos70 (no, despite popular belief we are not on their payroll; we just like the place) offers a way to[...] Weekly \| WORKSHOP \| DIY-day at Disgraça \| Graça \| FREE 18:00 Weekly \| WORKSHOP \| DIY-day at Disgraça \| Graça \| FREE Dec 11 @ 18:00 – 22:00 Tickets DIY has become a vague term in recent years. After all, we’re all in it together, right? Moreover, big business is all about buzzwords… Nevertheless, with minimum wage persistently low and rent increasingly high, the[...] WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ 18:00 WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ Dec 11 @ 18:00 – 19:30 Tickets “All artists are willing to suffer for their work. But why are so few prepared to learn to draw?” Banksy. Cathy Douzil is an artist and teacher who was born in Paris and now lives[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 11 @ 19:00 – Dec 12 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...] Weekly \| MUSIC \| Hump Day: 70s DJs at MUSICBOX \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD 23:55 Weekly \| MUSIC \| Hump Day: 70s DJs at MUSICBOX \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD Dec 11 @ 23:55 – Dec 12 @ 06:00 Tickets Hump day, for you second-language speakers, comes in part from the phrase over the hump. Other than that, we think the organizers of this weekly boogie describe it better than we ever could: “𝙃𝙐𝙈𝙋 𝘿𝘼𝙔[...]	12 to Dec 12 \| SCIENTIFIC CHRISTMAS MARKET \| Fourth edition of the Science Association Christmas Sale \| Campo Grande \| FREE 09:00 to Dec 12 \| SCIENTIFIC CHRISTMAS MARKET \| Fourth edition of the Science Association Christmas Sale \| Campo Grande \| FREE Dec 12 @ 09:00 – 18:00 Tickets Let’s face it — there’s not much science behind Christmas. Except for maybe the lights. Or, is there…? The Ciências Solidária (“Sciences Solidarity”) was formed in 2016 as a private non-profit association by a bunch[...] to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 12 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 12 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE 10:00 to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 12 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets There’s no doubt about it: Lisbon is a very photogenic city. Which is why its ever-increasing selfie-taking population remains a mystery… Lisbon Analogue Photography is self-described as “a group of photographers in love with analog[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 12 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 12 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 12 @ 19:00 – Dec 13 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...]	13 PHILOSOPHICAL CONFERENCE \| Translation and Urban Landscape \| São Sebastião \| FREE 10:00 PHILOSOPHICAL CONFERENCE \| Translation and Urban Landscape \| São Sebastião \| FREE Dec 13 @ 10:00 – 17:30 Tickets IFILNOVA is a cool word. Also, it’s the Instituto de Filosofia da Nova (Nova Institute of Philosophy), who say their main purpose is “to develop research programs focused upon human action and value construction at[...] to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 13 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 13 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE 10:00 to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 13 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets There’s no doubt about it: Lisbon is a very photogenic city. Which is why its ever-increasing selfie-taking population remains a mystery… Lisbon Analogue Photography is self-described as “a group of photographers in love with analog[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 13 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 14 \| LIQUIDATION SALE \| 3€ LPs, CDs, and DVDs \| Alfama \| FREE-TBD 14:00 to Dec 14 \| LIQUIDATION SALE \| 3€ LPs, CDs, and DVDs \| Alfama \| FREE-TBD Dec 13 @ 14:00 – 17:00 Tickets The only non-self-explanatory thing about the poster on the left is… well, its use of apostrophes. For which we have no explanation. Other than that, you get the idea. Discoteca Lisboa, a local shop specializing[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 13 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 13 @ 19:00 – Dec 14 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...] MUSIC AND ART \| Try Your Luck with Nina Latina and Trio Odelira \| Intendente \| FREE-3€ 23:00 MUSIC AND ART \| Try Your Luck with Nina Latina and Trio Odelira \| Intendente \| FREE-3€ Dec 13 @ 23:00 – Dec 14 @ 04:00 Tickets Friday the 13th is upon us. For some that means bad luck. Local dungeon of weirdness and fun that is Desterro is having none of that nonsense. Here’s what they say: “Because we believe superstitions[...]	14 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE 08:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE Dec 14 @ 08:00 – 18:00 Tickets The biggest and still the best outdoor market in Lisbon, every Tuesday morning and Saturday pretty much all day. “Ladra” means “thief” – while you can get some nice artisanal jewelry, 17th-century tiles, copper pots,[...] Weekly \| MARKET \| Montijo Antiques Fair \| Montijo \| FREE 09:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Montijo Antiques Fair \| Montijo \| FREE Dec 14 @ 09:00 – 17:00 Tickets Don’t feel like competing with tourists for used goods at Feira da Ladra? Take the ferry from Cais do Sodre to Montijo for €2.75 instead. The market runs every 2nd and last Saturday of the month.[...] Weekly \| MARKET \| Used and Antique Books \| Chiado \| FREE 09:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Used and Antique Books \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 14 @ 09:00 – 18:00 Tickets Feira dos Alfarrabistas (used book dealer fair) is a great place to break up the monotony of chain stores in Chiado and pick up something truly unique. Most books here are in Portuguese, but there are[...] to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 14 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 14 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] ALL YEAR \| GUIDED TOUR \| Alfama and Mouraria Free Walking Tour \| Rossio \| FREE 10:30 ALL YEAR \| GUIDED TOUR \| Alfama and Mouraria Free Walking Tour \| Rossio \| FREE Dec 14 @ 10:30 – 13:30 Tickets The best way to experience history is to live it. That’s why our friends at Live History offer you an immersive three-hour glimpse into two of the most historical, oldest, and most alive neighborhoods in[...] to Dec 14 \| LIQUIDATION SALE \| 3€ LPs, CDs, and DVDs \| Alfama \| FREE-TBD 14:00 to Dec 14 \| LIQUIDATION SALE \| 3€ LPs, CDs, and DVDs \| Alfama \| FREE-TBD Dec 14 @ 14:00 – 17:00 Tickets The only non-self-explanatory thing about the poster on the left is… well, its use of apostrophes. For which we have no explanation. Other than that, you get the idea. Discoteca Lisboa, a local shop specializing[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 14 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ 15:00 to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ Dec 14 @ 15:00 – 15:45 Tickets For a museum, the MAAT in Alcântara has a unique history. Come discover why in this weekly guided tour* described by its organizers like this: “At a time when we no longer live without electricity,[...] MUSEUM CONCERT \| Trombone and Piano Recital \| Santos \| FREE 16:00 MUSEUM CONCERT \| Trombone and Piano Recital \| Santos \| FREE Dec 14 @ 16:00 – 17:00 Tickets This Saturday, the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga invites you to hear some near-century old and modern classical jazz music, amidst some of the country’s oldest art, free of charge. From the organizers: “French composers[...] MULTIMEDIA OPEN STUDIO \| Overland 2020 \| Baixa \| FREE 19:00 MULTIMEDIA OPEN STUDIO \| Overland 2020 \| Baixa \| FREE Dec 14 @ 19:00 – 23:00 Tickets Interwebs: “overland:” adjective / adverb = by land; verb = travel a long distance over land. Fortunately, in downtown Lisbon, the word overland seldom applies. Unless you count the hills of course. A few years[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 14 @ 19:00 – Dec 15 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...] to Dec 14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL \| PARALLEL Review Lisboa 2019 \| Alvalade \| FREE 19:30 to Dec 14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL \| PARALLEL Review Lisboa 2019 \| Alvalade \| FREE Dec 14 @ 19:30 – 20:30 Tickets PARALLEL – a self-described “European Photo Based Platform” — presents its second cycle of the PARALLEL Review. Six random days of events. Seven ongoing photography exhibitions. With seven new curators. And sixteen new artists. Guided[...] Weekly \| DANCE PARTY \| Caos no Sodré: Altamont Sessions \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 22:30 Weekly \| DANCE PARTY \| Caos no Sodré: Altamont Sessions \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 14 @ 22:30 – Dec 15 @ 01:30 Tickets Saturday nights in Cais do Sodré can get quite chaotic. Trust us… But that doesn’t mean that, amidst the chaos, you can’t find solace in some good music. Here’s what O Bom O Mau e[...]	15 Bi-weekly \| MARKET \| Antiques and Crafts \| Belém \| FREE 09:00 Bi-weekly \| MARKET \| Antiques and Crafts \| Belém \| FREE Dec 15 @ 09:00 – 17:30 Tickets This Belem market takes place on the first and third Sunday every month, and is a better-organized and smaller version of the chaotic Feira da Ladra. It’s definitely more middle class, is what we’re saying. There’s[...] Monthly \| MARKET \| CCB Market \| Belém \| FREE 10:00 Monthly \| MARKET \| CCB Market \| Belém \| FREE Dec 15 @ 10:00 – 18:00 Tickets A mix between old and new, as the organizers like to describe it, the monthly market at CCB is a combination of traditional and urban art, vintage and freshly-sewn clothes, and an impressive array of[...] to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 15 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 15 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] MONTHLY \| CHANGING OF THE GUARDS \| GNR Presidential Equestrian Squadron Lineup \| Belém \| FREE 11:00 MONTHLY \| CHANGING OF THE GUARDS \| GNR Presidential Equestrian Squadron Lineup \| Belém \| FREE Dec 15 @ 11:00 – 12:00 Tickets Why the long face? Oh, you risk your and your horse’s life for the President every day as a member of the GNR‘s Equestrian Squadron? Well, my friends — we salute you both! Every third Sunday[...] to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ 15:00 to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ Dec 15 @ 15:00 – 15:45 Tickets For a museum, the MAAT in Alcântara has a unique history. Come discover why in this weekly guided tour* described by its organizers like this: “At a time when we no longer live without electricity,[...] to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE Dec 15 @ 15:00 – 22:00 Tickets Plants. Vegans believe we should enslave them, breed them, leave just enough of them for us to breathe, and eat the rest. Some of us believe that plants, like animals, are our brothers and sisters[...] MUSEUM CONCERT \| Beethoven: Sonatas and Trio \| Alcântara \| FREE 16:00 MUSEUM CONCERT \| Beethoven: Sonatas and Trio \| Alcântara \| FREE Dec 15 @ 16:00 – 17:00 Tickets Beethoven. You’ve heard of him, right? He’s the dude on the left. And he was kind of a weirdo (and, sometimes, kind of a dick), musically and humanly speaking. For example, did you know that:[...] ECO-FRIENDLY DEBATE AND MUSIC \| Pints For The Planet (and Wildlings) \| Graça \| FREE 17:30 ECO-FRIENDLY DEBATE AND MUSIC \| Pints For The Planet (and Wildlings) \| Graça \| FREE Dec 15 @ 17:30 – 22:30 Tickets The polar ice caps are melting. This past July was the hottest in recorded history. Plastic has become an essential part of the average whale’s daily diet. Half of the planet is literally burning. The[...] WEEKLY \| MUSIC AND DANCE \| Viva o Samba at Titanic Sur Mer \| Cais do Sodré \| 10€ 20:00 WEEKLY \| MUSIC AND DANCE \| Viva o Samba at Titanic Sur Mer \| Cais do Sodré \| 10€ Dec 15 @ 20:00 – Dec 16 @ 04:00 Tickets If you live in Lisbon, chances are you know at least one person that loves samba. And if you’ve been down by the river on any given Sunday night lately, then you may have witnessed[...] WEEKLY \| BreakBeat Sundays at MusicBox \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD 23:59 WEEKLY \| BreakBeat Sundays at MusicBox \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD Dec 15 @ 23:59 – Dec 16 @ 06:00 Tickets From MusicBox, the organizers: “Breakbeat is a widely used rhythm in funk, hip-hop or bass music, characterized by being unpredictable and contrary to the usual 4/4, resulting in a much more energetic cadence.” So, if[...]
16 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 16 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE Dec 16 @ 15:00 – 22:00 Tickets Plants. Vegans believe we should enslave them, breed them, leave just enough of them for us to breathe, and eat the rest. Some of us believe that plants, like animals, are our brothers and sisters[...] WEEKLY \| DANCE WORKSHOP \| Aulas Dança Oriental \| Anjos \| 8-25€ 18:00 WEEKLY \| DANCE WORKSHOP \| Aulas Dança Oriental \| Anjos \| 8-25€ Dec 16 @ 18:00 – 19:00 Tickets Belly dancing, aka Raks Sharki, aka oriental dance (sorry, self-proclaimed Americans) is both hot and not easy. And Ana Moreira, self-proclaimed oriental dancer, knows this. Ana wants to teach you to belly dance. Here’s how[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 16 @ 19:00 – Dec 17 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...] LIVE MUSIC \| Monday with Manumana \| Intendente \| FREE-3€ 21:30 LIVE MUSIC \| Monday with Manumana \| Intendente \| FREE-3€ Dec 16 @ 21:30 – 23:00 Tickets Manumana is a great name for a band. It is also the duo of Tiago Francisquinho, who does the didgeridoo and percussion, and Fernando Lyra, who does the handpan. Manumana plays very funky music that[...] Weekly \| JAZZ \| Titanic Jazz Jam \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 23:00 Weekly \| JAZZ \| Titanic Jazz Jam \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 16 @ 23:00 – Dec 17 @ 02:00 Tickets Winner of several Atlas “Best of Lisboa” awards, Titanic Sur Mer is stepping up its jazz game with weekly jam sessions on Mondays. For free. Considering the talents Titanic pulls for its variety of musical[...]	17 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE 08:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE Dec 17 @ 08:00 – 18:00 Tickets The biggest and still the best outdoor market in Lisbon, every Tuesday morning and Saturday pretty much all day. “Ladra” means “thief” – while you can get some nice artisanal jewelry, 17th-century tiles, copper pots,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 17 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 17 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 17 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE Dec 17 @ 15:00 – 22:00 Tickets Plants. Vegans believe we should enslave them, breed them, leave just enough of them for us to breathe, and eat the rest. Some of us believe that plants, like animals, are our brothers and sisters[...] PERFORMANCE ART, DINNER, & DJ \| Triangle Network with Melissa Rodrigues \| Graça \| FREE 18:00 PERFORMANCE ART, DINNER, & DJ \| Triangle Network with Melissa Rodrigues \| Graça \| FREE Dec 17 @ 18:00 – 20:00 Tickets We don’t know what Melissa Rodrigues looks like. What we do know is that Melissa is a performance artist who was born in Cape Verde in 1985. She has a degree in performance art. She’s[...] WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ 18:00 WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ Dec 17 @ 18:00 – 19:30 Tickets “All artists are willing to suffer for their work. But why are so few prepared to learn to draw?” Banksy. Cathy Douzil is an artist and teacher who was born in Paris and now lives[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 17 @ 19:00 – Dec 18 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...] JAZZ CONCERT \| Alessio Vellotti and Friends \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 22:00 JAZZ CONCERT \| Alessio Vellotti and Friends \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 17 @ 22:00 – 23:30 Tickets Alessio Vellotti is originally from Naples. Antonio likes piano. He plays it. And he teaches it. He has collaborated with many a talented musician over the years. And he’s performed at many a festival. Tuesday,[...] Weekly \| SHORT FILMS \| Shortcutz \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 22:00 Weekly \| SHORT FILMS \| Shortcutz \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 17 @ 22:00 Tickets Every Tuesday night, at the renowned bar O Bom O Mau e O Vilão, you have the opportunity to watch at least three short films, always presented by their production teams. See the program on their[...]	18 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 18 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 18 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 18 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE Dec 18 @ 15:00 – 22:00 Tickets Plants. Vegans believe we should enslave them, breed them, leave just enough of them for us to breathe, and eat the rest. Some of us believe that plants, like animals, are our brothers and sisters[...] Weekly \| LIVE MUSIC \| Jam70 at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE 18:00 Weekly \| LIVE MUSIC \| Jam70 at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE Dec 18 @ 18:00 – 23:59 Tickets Depending on the job, Wednesdays can leave some people feeling like they’re in a jam. Anjos70 (no, despite popular belief we are not on their payroll; we just like the place) offers a way to[...] Weekly \| WORKSHOP \| DIY-day at Disgraça \| Graça \| FREE 18:00 Weekly \| WORKSHOP \| DIY-day at Disgraça \| Graça \| FREE Dec 18 @ 18:00 – 22:00 Tickets DIY has become a vague term in recent years. After all, we’re all in it together, right? Moreover, big business is all about buzzwords… Nevertheless, with minimum wage persistently low and rent increasingly high, the[...] WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ 18:00 WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ Dec 18 @ 18:00 – 19:30 Tickets “All artists are willing to suffer for their work. But why are so few prepared to learn to draw?” Banksy. Cathy Douzil is an artist and teacher who was born in Paris and now lives[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 18 @ 19:00 – Dec 19 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...]	19 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 19 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 19 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 19 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] BINGO CHRISTMAS PARTY \| Festa de Natal – Super Presentes \| Saldanha \| FREE-TBD 15:00 BINGO CHRISTMAS PARTY \| Festa de Natal – Super Presentes \| Saldanha \| FREE-TBD Dec 19 @ 15:00 – Dec 20 @ 03:00 Tickets “OPEN BAR. KING CAKE. SPECIAL DINNER. TYPICAL CHRISTMAS CANDY. ONE SUPER PRESENT EVERY HALF HOUR! GIFTS FOR ALL!” That’s how local bingo hall and organizers Bingo Belenenses describe their December 19th Christmas Party. And they[...] to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE Dec 19 @ 15:00 – 22:00 Tickets Plants. Vegans believe we should enslave them, breed them, leave just enough of them for us to breathe, and eat the rest. Some of us believe that plants, like animals, are our brothers and sisters[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 19 @ 19:00 – Dec 20 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...] CHRISTMAS PARTY \| Feliz Navidad at Appleton with Plataforma285 \| Alvalade \| 3,5€ 19:30 CHRISTMAS PARTY \| Feliz Navidad at Appleton with Plataforma285 \| Alvalade \| 3,5€ Dec 19 @ 19:30 – Dec 20 @ 01:00 Tickets Cultural association Appleton describes itself as “a place of experimentation and learning, equipped to receive, promote and present diverse expressions of contemporary art.” Plataforma285 was formed in 2011, and it describes itself as “a multidisciplinary[...]	20 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 20 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 20 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 20 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE Dec 20 @ 15:00 – 22:00 Tickets Plants. Vegans believe we should enslave them, breed them, leave just enough of them for us to breathe, and eat the rest. Some of us believe that plants, like animals, are our brothers and sisters[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 20 @ 19:00 – Dec 21 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...]	21 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE 08:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE Dec 21 @ 08:00 – 18:00 Tickets The biggest and still the best outdoor market in Lisbon, every Tuesday morning and Saturday pretty much all day. “Ladra” means “thief” – while you can get some nice artisanal jewelry, 17th-century tiles, copper pots,[...] MARKET \| Antiques \| Estrela \| FREE 09:00 MARKET \| Antiques \| Estrela \| FREE Dec 21 @ 09:00 – 18:00 Tickets Antiques of all kinds, some crafts and artisanal goods, both edible and wearable, all in a get-away-from-it-all setting. Everyone’s selling antiques in Lisbon these days, and the market held in Jardim da Estrela every third[...] Weekly \| MARKET \| Used and Antique Books \| Chiado \| FREE 09:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Used and Antique Books \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 21 @ 09:00 – 18:00 Tickets Feira dos Alfarrabistas (used book dealer fair) is a great place to break up the monotony of chain stores in Chiado and pick up something truly unique. Most books here are in Portuguese, but there are[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 21 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] ALL YEAR \| GUIDED TOUR \| Alfama and Mouraria Free Walking Tour \| Rossio \| FREE 10:30 ALL YEAR \| GUIDED TOUR \| Alfama and Mouraria Free Walking Tour \| Rossio \| FREE Dec 21 @ 10:30 – 13:30 Tickets The best way to experience history is to live it. That’s why our friends at Live History offer you an immersive three-hour glimpse into two of the most historical, oldest, and most alive neighborhoods in[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 21 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ 15:00 to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ Dec 21 @ 15:00 – 15:45 Tickets For a museum, the MAAT in Alcântara has a unique history. Come discover why in this weekly guided tour* described by its organizers like this: “At a time when we no longer live without electricity,[...] to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE Dec 21 @ 15:00 – 22:00 Tickets Plants. Vegans believe we should enslave them, breed them, leave just enough of them for us to breathe, and eat the rest. Some of us believe that plants, like animals, are our brothers and sisters[...] Weekly \| DANCE PARTY \| Caos no Sodré: Altamont Sessions \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 22:30 Weekly \| DANCE PARTY \| Caos no Sodré: Altamont Sessions \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 21 @ 22:30 – Dec 22 @ 01:30 Tickets Saturday nights in Cais do Sodré can get quite chaotic. Trust us… But that doesn’t mean that, amidst the chaos, you can’t find solace in some good music. Here’s what O Bom O Mau e[...]	22 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 22 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ 15:00 to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ Dec 22 @ 15:00 – 15:45 Tickets For a museum, the MAAT in Alcântara has a unique history. Come discover why in this weekly guided tour* described by its organizers like this: “At a time when we no longer live without electricity,[...] to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE Dec 22 @ 15:00 – 22:00 Tickets Plants. Vegans believe we should enslave them, breed them, leave just enough of them for us to breathe, and eat the rest. Some of us believe that plants, like animals, are our brothers and sisters[...] WEEKLY \| MUSIC AND DANCE \| Viva o Samba at Titanic Sur Mer \| Cais do Sodré \| 10€ 20:00 WEEKLY \| MUSIC AND DANCE \| Viva o Samba at Titanic Sur Mer \| Cais do Sodré \| 10€ Dec 22 @ 20:00 – Dec 23 @ 04:00 Tickets If you live in Lisbon, chances are you know at least one person that loves samba. And if you’ve been down by the river on any given Sunday night lately, then you may have witnessed[...] WEEKLY \| BreakBeat Sundays at MusicBox \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD 23:59 WEEKLY \| BreakBeat Sundays at MusicBox \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD Dec 22 @ 23:59 – Dec 23 @ 06:00 Tickets From MusicBox, the organizers: “Breakbeat is a widely used rhythm in funk, hip-hop or bass music, characterized by being unpredictable and contrary to the usual 4/4, resulting in a much more energetic cadence.” So, if[...]
23 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 23 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] WEEKLY \| DANCE WORKSHOP \| Aulas Dança Oriental \| Anjos \| 8-25€ 18:00 WEEKLY \| DANCE WORKSHOP \| Aulas Dança Oriental \| Anjos \| 8-25€ Dec 23 @ 18:00 – 19:00 Tickets Belly dancing, aka Raks Sharki, aka oriental dance (sorry, self-proclaimed Americans) is both hot and not easy. And Ana Moreira, self-proclaimed oriental dancer, knows this. Ana wants to teach you to belly dance. Here’s how[...] Weekly \| JAZZ \| Titanic Jazz Jam \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 23:00 Weekly \| JAZZ \| Titanic Jazz Jam \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 23 @ 23:00 – Dec 24 @ 02:00 Tickets Winner of several Atlas “Best of Lisboa” awards, Titanic Sur Mer is stepping up its jazz game with weekly jam sessions on Mondays. For free. Considering the talents Titanic pulls for its variety of musical[...]	24 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE 08:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE Dec 24 @ 08:00 – 18:00 Tickets The biggest and still the best outdoor market in Lisbon, every Tuesday morning and Saturday pretty much all day. “Ladra” means “thief” – while you can get some nice artisanal jewelry, 17th-century tiles, copper pots,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 24 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ 18:00 WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ Dec 24 @ 18:00 – 19:30 Tickets “All artists are willing to suffer for their work. But why are so few prepared to learn to draw?” Banksy. Cathy Douzil is an artist and teacher who was born in Paris and now lives[...] Weekly \| SHORT FILMS \| Shortcutz \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 22:00 Weekly \| SHORT FILMS \| Shortcutz \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 24 @ 22:00 Tickets Every Tuesday night, at the renowned bar O Bom O Mau e O Vilão, you have the opportunity to watch at least three short films, always presented by their production teams. See the program on their[...]	25 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 25 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] Weekly \| LIVE MUSIC \| Jam70 at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE 18:00 Weekly \| LIVE MUSIC \| Jam70 at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE Dec 25 @ 18:00 – 23:59 Tickets Depending on the job, Wednesdays can leave some people feeling like they’re in a jam. Anjos70 (no, despite popular belief we are not on their payroll; we just like the place) offers a way to[...] Weekly \| WORKSHOP \| DIY-day at Disgraça \| Graça \| FREE 18:00 Weekly \| WORKSHOP \| DIY-day at Disgraça \| Graça \| FREE Dec 25 @ 18:00 – 22:00 Tickets DIY has become a vague term in recent years. After all, we’re all in it together, right? Moreover, big business is all about buzzwords… Nevertheless, with minimum wage persistently low and rent increasingly high, the[...] WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ 18:00 WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ Dec 25 @ 18:00 – 19:30 Tickets “All artists are willing to suffer for their work. But why are so few prepared to learn to draw?” Banksy. Cathy Douzil is an artist and teacher who was born in Paris and now lives[...]	26 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 26 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] Monthly \| WINE AND LIVE MUSIC \| Bacchus Hour at Teatro Romano \| Alfama \| FREE 19:00 Monthly \| WINE AND LIVE MUSIC \| Bacchus Hour at Teatro Romano \| Alfama \| FREE Dec 26 @ 19:00 – 21:00 Tickets “Prepare yourselves for the roaring voice of the God of Joy!” Euripides, The Bacchae. Bacchus, aka Dionysus, as you may have heard, is kind of a party dude. He woulda liked Lisbon… And it’s likely[...]	27 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 27 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...]	28 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE 08:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE Dec 28 @ 08:00 – 18:00 Tickets The biggest and still the best outdoor market in Lisbon, every Tuesday morning and Saturday pretty much all day. “Ladra” means “thief” – while you can get some nice artisanal jewelry, 17th-century tiles, copper pots,[...] Weekly \| MARKET \| Montijo Antiques Fair \| Montijo \| FREE 09:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Montijo Antiques Fair \| Montijo \| FREE Dec 28 @ 09:00 – 17:00 Tickets Take the ferry from Cais do Sodre to Montijo for €2.75. Here’s the ferry schedule to make things easier. The market runs every 2nd and last Saturday of the month. Good for a day of treasure hunting! Click[...] Weekly \| MARKET \| Used and Antique Books \| Chiado \| FREE 09:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Used and Antique Books \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 28 @ 09:00 – 18:00 Tickets Feira dos Alfarrabistas (used book dealer fair) is a great place to break up the monotony of chain stores in Chiado and pick up something truly unique. Most books here are in Portuguese, but there are[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 28 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] ALL YEAR \| GUIDED TOUR \| Alfama and Mouraria Free Walking Tour \| Rossio \| FREE 10:30 ALL YEAR \| GUIDED TOUR \| Alfama and Mouraria Free Walking Tour \| Rossio \| FREE Dec 28 @ 10:30 – 13:30 Tickets The best way to experience history is to live it. That’s why our friends at Live History offer you an immersive three-hour glimpse into two of the most historical, oldest, and most alive neighborhoods in[...] to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ 15:00 to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ Dec 28 @ 15:00 – 15:45 Tickets For a museum, the MAAT in Alcântara has a unique history. Come discover why in this weekly guided tour* described by its organizers like this: “At a time when we no longer live without electricity,[...] Weekly \| DANCE PARTY \| Caos no Sodré: Altamont Sessions \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 22:30 Weekly \| DANCE PARTY \| Caos no Sodré: Altamont Sessions \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 28 @ 22:30 – Dec 29 @ 01:30 Tickets Saturday nights in Cais do Sodré can get quite chaotic. Trust us… But that doesn’t mean that, amidst the chaos, you can’t find solace in some good music. Here’s what O Bom O Mau e[...]	29 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 29 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ 15:00 to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ Dec 29 @ 15:00 – 15:45 Tickets For a museum, the MAAT in Alcântara has a unique history. Come discover why in this weekly guided tour* described by its organizers like this: “At a time when we no longer live without electricity,[...] WEEKLY \| MUSIC AND DANCE \| Viva o Samba at Titanic Sur Mer \| Cais do Sodré \| 10€ 20:00 WEEKLY \| MUSIC AND DANCE \| Viva o Samba at Titanic Sur Mer \| Cais do Sodré \| 10€ Dec 29 @ 20:00 – Dec 30 @ 04:00 Tickets If you live in Lisbon, chances are you know at least one person that loves samba. And if you’ve been down by the river on any given Sunday night lately, then you may have witnessed[...] WEEKLY \| BreakBeat Sundays at MusicBox \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD 23:59 WEEKLY \| BreakBeat Sundays at MusicBox \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD Dec 29 @ 23:59 – Dec 30 @ 06:00 Tickets From MusicBox, the organizers: “Breakbeat is a widely used rhythm in funk, hip-hop or bass music, characterized by being unpredictable and contrary to the usual 4/4, resulting in a much more energetic cadence.” So, if[...]
30 WEEKLY \| DANCE WORKSHOP \| Aulas Dança Oriental \| Anjos \| 8-25€ 18:00 WEEKLY \| DANCE WORKSHOP \| Aulas Dança Oriental \| Anjos \| 8-25€ Dec 30 @ 18:00 – 19:00 Tickets Belly dancing, aka Raks Sharki, aka oriental dance (sorry, self-proclaimed Americans) is both hot and not easy. And Ana Moreira, self-proclaimed oriental dancer, knows this. Ana wants to teach you to belly dance. Here’s how[...] Weekly \| JAZZ \| Titanic Jazz Jam \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 23:00 Weekly \| JAZZ \| Titanic Jazz Jam \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 30 @ 23:00 – Dec 31 @ 02:00 Tickets Winner of several Atlas “Best of Lisboa” awards, Titanic Sur Mer is stepping up its jazz game with weekly jam sessions on Mondays. For free. Considering the talents Titanic pulls for its variety of musical[...]	31 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE 08:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE Dec 31 @ 08:00 – 18:00 Tickets The biggest and still the best outdoor market in Lisbon, every Tuesday morning and Saturday pretty much all day. “Ladra” means “thief” – while you can get some nice artisanal jewelry, 17th-century tiles, copper pots,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 31 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ 18:00 WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ Dec 31 @ 18:00 – 19:30 Tickets “All artists are willing to suffer for their work. But why are so few prepared to learn to draw?” Banksy. Cathy Douzil is an artist and teacher who was born in Paris and now lives[...] to Dec 31 \| OPEN-CALL VIDEO ART SHOWCASE \| Loopcave at Desterro \| Intendente \| FREE 23:00 to Dec 31 \| OPEN-CALL VIDEO ART SHOWCASE \| Loopcave at Desterro \| Intendente \| FREE Dec 31 2019 @ 23:00 – Jan 1 2020 @ 04:00 Tickets Are you a struggling videographer, artist, and/or filmmaker who wants nothing more than to have their images looped in a dingy little ungentrified after-hours hotspot in the heart of this great city? If so, you’re[...]

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						1 Weekly \| DANCE PARTY \| Caos no Sodré: Altamont Sessions \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 22:30 Weekly \| DANCE PARTY \| Caos no Sodré: Altamont Sessions \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Nov 30 @ 22:30 – Dec 1 @ 01:30 Tickets Saturday nights in Cais do Sodré can get quite chaotic. Trust us… But that doesn’t mean that, amidst the chaos, you can’t find solace in some good music. Here’s what O Bom O Mau e[...] to Dec 31 \| OPEN-CALL VIDEO ART SHOWCASE \| Loopcave at Desterro \| Intendente \| FREE 23:00 to Dec 31 \| OPEN-CALL VIDEO ART SHOWCASE \| Loopcave at Desterro \| Intendente \| FREE Nov 30 @ 23:00 – Dec 1 @ 04:00 Tickets Are you a struggling videographer, artist, and/or filmmaker who wants nothing more than to have their images looped in a dingy little ungentrified after-hours hotspot in the heart of this great city? If so, you’re[...] Bi-weekly \| MARKET \| Antiques and Crafts \| Belém \| FREE 09:00 Bi-weekly \| MARKET \| Antiques and Crafts \| Belém \| FREE Dec 1 @ 09:00 – 17:30 Tickets This Belem market takes place on the first and third Sunday every month, and is a better-organized and smaller version of the chaotic Feira da Ladra. It’s definitely more middle class, is what we’re saying. There’s[...] Monthly \| MARKET \| CCB Market \| Belém \| FREE 10:00 Monthly \| MARKET \| CCB Market \| Belém \| FREE Dec 1 @ 10:00 – 18:00 Tickets A mix between old and new, as the organizers like to describe it, the monthly market at CCB is a combination of traditional and urban art, vintage and freshly-sewn clothes, and an impressive array of[...] to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 1 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 1 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] Monthly \| STAR GAZING \| Half Price at the Planetarium \| Belém \| 2.50€ 10:30 Monthly \| STAR GAZING \| Half Price at the Planetarium \| Belém \| 2.50€ Dec 1 @ 10:30 – 17:00 Tickets The Gulbenkian Planetarium in Belém invites you to view your insignificance in the face of the universe for half the regular price the first Sunday of every month, and for free if you are between[...] to Dec 2 \| CHRISTMAS MARKET \| Mercado de Natal 2019 \| Campo Pequeno \| 2-5€ 11:30 to Dec 2 \| CHRISTMAS MARKET \| Mercado de Natal 2019 \| Campo Pequeno \| 2-5€ Dec 1 @ 11:30 – 21:30 Tickets ‘Tis the season, friends, and nothing says Natal (Christmas) like buying stuff. Here’s what Campo Pequeno, the organizers of Mercado Natal 2019, say about this one: “If this Christmas aims to find fair, locally sourced and[...] to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ 15:00 to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ Dec 1 @ 15:00 – 15:45 Tickets For a museum, the MAAT in Alcântara has a unique history. Come discover why in this weekly guided tour* described by its organizers like this: “At a time when we no longer live without electricity,[...] ACTIVISM AND MUSIC \| Positive Matiné \| Anjos \| FREE-3€ 16:00 ACTIVISM AND MUSIC \| Positive Matiné \| Anjos \| FREE-3€ Dec 1 @ 16:00 – 23:59 Tickets Did you know that Sunday, December 1st, is World AIDS Day? Earlier in November, CineClube70 organized a fundraiser for GAT (“Treatment Activists Group”) in the form of a selection of films about the not-so-uplifting topic[...] WEEKLY \| MUSIC AND DANCE \| Viva o Samba at Titanic Sur Mer \| Cais do Sodré \| 10€ 20:00 WEEKLY \| MUSIC AND DANCE \| Viva o Samba at Titanic Sur Mer \| Cais do Sodré \| 10€ Dec 1 @ 20:00 – Dec 2 @ 04:00 Tickets If you live in Lisbon, chances are you know at least one person that loves samba. And if you’ve been down by the river on any given Sunday night lately, then you may have witnessed[...] to Dec 31 \| OPEN-CALL VIDEO ART SHOWCASE \| Loopcave at Desterro \| Intendente \| FREE 23:00 to Dec 31 \| OPEN-CALL VIDEO ART SHOWCASE \| Loopcave at Desterro \| Intendente \| FREE Dec 1 @ 23:00 – Dec 2 @ 04:00 Tickets Are you a struggling videographer, artist, and/or filmmaker who wants nothing more than to have their images looped in a dingy little ungentrified after-hours hotspot in the heart of this great city? If so, you’re[...] WEEKLY \| BreakBeat Sundays at MusicBox \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD 23:59 WEEKLY \| BreakBeat Sundays at MusicBox \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD Dec 1 @ 23:59 – Dec 2 @ 06:00 Tickets From MusicBox, the organizers: “Breakbeat is a widely used rhythm in funk, hip-hop or bass music, characterized by being unpredictable and contrary to the usual 4/4, resulting in a much more energetic cadence.” So, if[...]
2 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 2 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE 10:00 to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 2 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets There’s no doubt about it: Lisbon is a very photogenic city. Which is why its ever-increasing selfie-taking population remains a mystery… Lisbon Analogue Photography is self-described as “a group of photographers in love with analog[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 2 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 2 \| CHRISTMAS MARKET \| Mercado de Natal 2019 \| Campo Pequeno \| 2-5€ 11:30 to Dec 2 \| CHRISTMAS MARKET \| Mercado de Natal 2019 \| Campo Pequeno \| 2-5€ Dec 2 @ 11:30 – 21:30 Tickets ‘Tis the season, friends, and nothing says Natal (Christmas) like buying stuff. Here’s what Campo Pequeno, the organizers of Mercado Natal 2019, say about this one: “If this Christmas aims to find fair, locally sourced and[...] WEEKLY \| DANCE WORKSHOP \| Aulas Dança Oriental \| Anjos \| 8-25€ 18:00 WEEKLY \| DANCE WORKSHOP \| Aulas Dança Oriental \| Anjos \| 8-25€ Dec 2 @ 18:00 – 19:00 Tickets Belly dancing, aka Raks Sharki, aka oriental dance (sorry, self-proclaimed Americans) is both hot and not easy. And Ana Moreira, self-proclaimed oriental dancer, knows this. Ana wants to teach you to belly dance. Here’s how[...] IMPROVISATIONAL CONCERT \| Ferrandini, Pinheiro, and Sousa \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 IMPROVISATIONAL CONCERT \| Ferrandini, Pinheiro, and Sousa \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 2 @ 19:00 – 20:00 Tickets “Improvising is wonderful. But, the thing is that you cannot improvise unless you know exactly what you’re doing. That’s a kind of paradoxical thing about improvising.” Christopher Walken. Drummer and percussionist Gabriel Ferrandini, pianist Rodrigo[...] Weekly \| JAZZ \| Titanic Jazz Jam \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 23:00 Weekly \| JAZZ \| Titanic Jazz Jam \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 2 @ 23:00 – Dec 3 @ 02:00 Tickets Winner of several Atlas “Best of Lisboa” awards, Titanic Sur Mer is stepping up its jazz game with weekly jam sessions on Mondays. For free. Considering the talents Titanic pulls for its variety of musical[...]	3 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE 08:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE Dec 3 @ 08:00 – 18:00 Tickets The biggest and still the best outdoor market in Lisbon, every Tuesday morning and Saturday pretty much all day. “Ladra” means “thief” – while you can get some nice artisanal jewelry, 17th-century tiles, copper pots,[...] to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 3 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 3 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE 10:00 to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 3 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets There’s no doubt about it: Lisbon is a very photogenic city. Which is why its ever-increasing selfie-taking population remains a mystery… Lisbon Analogue Photography is self-described as “a group of photographers in love with analog[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 3 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 3 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] Weekly \| SHORT FILMS \| Shortcutz \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 22:00 Weekly \| SHORT FILMS \| Shortcutz \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 3 @ 22:00 Tickets Every Tuesday night, at the renowned bar O Bom O Mau e O Vilão, you have the opportunity to watch at least three short films, always presented by their production teams. See the program on their[...] MULTIMEDIA PERFORMANCE \| ATR Presents: Electromagnetic Rituals \| Intendente \| FREE-3€ 23:00 MULTIMEDIA PERFORMANCE \| ATR Presents: Electromagnetic Rituals \| Intendente \| FREE-3€ Dec 3 @ 23:00 – Dec 4 @ 02:00 Tickets The holiday season is all about ritual. Desterro, cool bar and one of Lisbon’s trippiest havens for late-night weirdness, welcomes ATR, aka the “Therapeutic Noise Association,” this coming Tuesday, to bring you something completely different,[...]	4 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 4 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 4 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE 10:00 to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 4 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets There’s no doubt about it: Lisbon is a very photogenic city. Which is why its ever-increasing selfie-taking population remains a mystery… Lisbon Analogue Photography is self-described as “a group of photographers in love with analog[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 4 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 4 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] to Dec 8 \| CHRISTMAS FAIR \| Natalis 2019 \| Parque das Nações \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 8 \| CHRISTMAS FAIR \| Natalis 2019 \| Parque das Nações \| FREE Dec 4 @ 15:00 – 21:00 Tickets Let’s face it — there’s no stopping Christmas. It’s, paradoxically, both big business and the most magical time of year. So you might as well embrace the spirit… Natalis describes itself as the “largest indoor[...] Weekly \| LIVE MUSIC \| Jam70 at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE 18:00 Weekly \| LIVE MUSIC \| Jam70 at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE Dec 4 @ 18:00 – 23:59 Tickets Depending on the job, Wednesdays can leave some people feeling like they’re in a jam. Anjos70 (no, despite popular belief we are not on their payroll; we just like the place) offers a way to[...] Weekly \| WORKSHOP \| DIY-day at Disgraça \| Graça \| FREE 18:00 Weekly \| WORKSHOP \| DIY-day at Disgraça \| Graça \| FREE Dec 4 @ 18:00 – 22:00 Tickets DIY has become a vague term in recent years. After all, we’re all in it together, right? Moreover, big business is all about buzzwords… Nevertheless, with minimum wage persistently low and rent increasingly high, the[...] Weekly \| MUSIC \| Hump Day: 70s DJs at MUSICBOX \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD 23:55 Weekly \| MUSIC \| Hump Day: 70s DJs at MUSICBOX \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD Dec 4 @ 23:55 – Dec 5 @ 06:00 Tickets Hump day, for you second-language speakers, comes in part from the phrase over the hump. Other than that, we think the organizers of this weekly boogie describe it better than we ever could: “𝙃𝙐𝙈𝙋 𝘿𝘼𝙔[...]	5 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 5 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 5 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE 10:00 to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 5 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets There’s no doubt about it: Lisbon is a very photogenic city. Which is why its ever-increasing selfie-taking population remains a mystery… Lisbon Analogue Photography is self-described as “a group of photographers in love with analog[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 5 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 5 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] to Dec 8 \| CHRISTMAS FAIR \| Natalis 2019 \| Parque das Nações \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 8 \| CHRISTMAS FAIR \| Natalis 2019 \| Parque das Nações \| FREE Dec 5 @ 15:00 – 21:00 Tickets Let’s face it — there’s no stopping Christmas. It’s, paradoxically, both big business and the most magical time of year. So you might as well embrace the spirit… Natalis describes itself as the “largest indoor[...] ART EXHIBIT AND OPEN STUDIO \| Ai, Miga! by Clara Não \| Príncipe Real \| FREE 18:00 ART EXHIBIT AND OPEN STUDIO \| Ai, Miga! by Clara Não \| Príncipe Real \| FREE Dec 5 @ 18:00 – 21:00 Tickets Artist and illustrator Clara Não is a ’90s kid raised, in her words, “on love and Britney.” She lives and works in Porto. She has a degree in Communication Design from the Faculty of Fine[...] CHRISTMAS PARTY \| Tremoçada de Natal 2019 \| Alto da Ajuda \| 4-7€ 18:00 CHRISTMAS PARTY \| Tremoçada de Natal 2019 \| Alto da Ajuda \| 4-7€ Dec 5 @ 18:00 – Dec 6 @ 03:00 Tickets “Tremoço” is Portuguese for lupin (or, lupine) — you know, those bean-peanut-like things often served with beer in various Portuguese establishments. So Tremoçada would roughly translate as “a bunch of lupines”or “lupine party.” AEFA is[...]	6 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 6 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 6 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE 10:00 to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 6 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets There’s no doubt about it: Lisbon is a very photogenic city. Which is why its ever-increasing selfie-taking population remains a mystery… Lisbon Analogue Photography is self-described as “a group of photographers in love with analog[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 6 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 6 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] to Dec 8 \| CHRISTMAS FAIR \| Natalis 2019 \| Parque das Nações \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 8 \| CHRISTMAS FAIR \| Natalis 2019 \| Parque das Nações \| FREE Dec 6 @ 15:00 – 21:00 Tickets Let’s face it — there’s no stopping Christmas. It’s, paradoxically, both big business and the most magical time of year. So you might as well embrace the spirit… Natalis describes itself as the “largest indoor[...] ART EXHIBIT AND OPEN STUDIO \| Ai, Miga! by Clara Não \| Príncipe Real \| FREE 18:00 ART EXHIBIT AND OPEN STUDIO \| Ai, Miga! by Clara Não \| Príncipe Real \| FREE Dec 6 @ 18:00 – 21:00 Tickets Artist and illustrator Clara Não is a ’90s kid raised, in her words, “on love and Britney.” She lives and works in Porto. She has a degree in Communication Design from the Faculty of Fine[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 6 @ 19:00 – Dec 7 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...] ART EXHIBIT \| Nuno Raminhos: WE GOT A FIGHT \| Saldanha \| FREE 21:00 ART EXHIBIT \| Nuno Raminhos: WE GOT A FIGHT \| Saldanha \| FREE Dec 6 @ 21:00 Tickets Nuno Raminhos is an artist. Nuno looks very serious on his website. Also, Nuno seems to be a fan of comic books. Comic books, in turn, are known for being popular and also violent. Hence,[...] PUNK CONCERT \| Casa Ardente: Fugly, Sheila, Rosa Choq \| Intendente \| 6€ 22:00 PUNK CONCERT \| Casa Ardente: Fugly, Sheila, Rosa Choq \| Intendente \| 6€ Dec 6 @ 22:00 – Dec 7 @ 02:00 Tickets It’s getting cold in Lisbon. Winter is coming, or some such sh.t… What better way to warm your bones than with some punk rock? Casa Ardente (“Burning House”) ignites Casa Independente (“Independente House”) this Friday[...]	7 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE 08:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE Dec 7 @ 08:00 – 18:00 Tickets The biggest and still the best outdoor market in Lisbon, every Tuesday morning and Saturday pretty much all day. “Ladra” means “thief” – while you can get some nice artisanal jewelry, 17th-century tiles, copper pots,[...] Weekly \| MARKET \| Used and Antique Books \| Chiado \| FREE 09:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Used and Antique Books \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 7 @ 09:00 – 18:00 Tickets Feira dos Alfarrabistas (used book dealer fair) is a great place to break up the monotony of chain stores in Chiado and pick up something truly unique. Most books here are in Portuguese, but there are[...] to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 7 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 7 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] Weekly \| MARKET \| Craft & Design \| Estrela \| FREE 10:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Craft & Design \| Estrela \| FREE Dec 7 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets This is probably the most relaxed craft market in town, thanks to its position in the tranquil and beautifully cared-for Jardim da Estrela. It’s also surprisingly diverse and offers more than your average home-made soaps[...] ALL YEAR \| GUIDED TOUR \| Alfama and Mouraria Free Walking Tour \| Rossio \| FREE 10:30 ALL YEAR \| GUIDED TOUR \| Alfama and Mouraria Free Walking Tour \| Rossio \| FREE Dec 7 @ 10:30 – 13:30 Tickets The best way to experience history is to live it. That’s why our friends at Live History offer you an immersive three-hour glimpse into two of the most historical, oldest, and most alive neighborhoods in[...] Monthly \| FLEA MARKET \| Art & Flea at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE 11:00 Monthly \| FLEA MARKET \| Art & Flea at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE Dec 7 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Come get your inner hipster on at Lisbon’s self-described “most alternative” market, the first weekend of every month, brought to you by Anjos70. Art, crafts, vintage clothes sold by modern people, funky teas and healthy[...] to Dec 14 \| LIQUIDATION SALE \| 3€ LPs, CDs, and DVDs \| Alfama \| FREE-TBD 14:00 to Dec 14 \| LIQUIDATION SALE \| 3€ LPs, CDs, and DVDs \| Alfama \| FREE-TBD Dec 7 @ 14:00 – 17:00 Tickets The only non-self-explanatory thing about the poster on the left is… well, its use of apostrophes. For which we have no explanation. Other than that, you get the idea. Discoteca Lisboa, a local shop specializing[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 7 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ 15:00 to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ Dec 7 @ 15:00 – 15:45 Tickets For a museum, the MAAT in Alcântara has a unique history. Come discover why in this weekly guided tour* described by its organizers like this: “At a time when we no longer live without electricity,[...] to Dec 8 \| CHRISTMAS FAIR \| Natalis 2019 \| Parque das Nações \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 8 \| CHRISTMAS FAIR \| Natalis 2019 \| Parque das Nações \| FREE Dec 7 @ 15:00 – 21:00 Tickets Let’s face it — there’s no stopping Christmas. It’s, paradoxically, both big business and the most magical time of year. So you might as well embrace the spirit… Natalis describes itself as the “largest indoor[...] ART EXHIBIT AND OPEN STUDIO \| Ai, Miga! by Clara Não \| Príncipe Real \| FREE 18:00 ART EXHIBIT AND OPEN STUDIO \| Ai, Miga! by Clara Não \| Príncipe Real \| FREE Dec 7 @ 18:00 – 21:00 Tickets Artist and illustrator Clara Não is a ’90s kid raised, in her words, “on love and Britney.” She lives and works in Porto. She has a degree in Communication Design from the Faculty of Fine[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 7 @ 19:00 – Dec 8 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...] Weekly \| DANCE PARTY \| Caos no Sodré: Altamont Sessions \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 22:30 Weekly \| DANCE PARTY \| Caos no Sodré: Altamont Sessions \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 7 @ 22:30 – Dec 8 @ 01:30 Tickets Saturday nights in Cais do Sodré can get quite chaotic. Trust us… But that doesn’t mean that, amidst the chaos, you can’t find solace in some good music. Here’s what O Bom O Mau e[...]	8 Monthly \| MARKET \| Feira do Intendente \| Intendente \| FREE 10:00 Monthly \| MARKET \| Feira do Intendente \| Intendente \| FREE Dec 8 @ 10:00 – 18:00 Tickets While Feira da Ladra (“Thieves market”) continues to be Lisbon’s number one second-hand market, that doesn’t mean it’s the ONLY market in town worth its weight in used stuff. You can find some nice hidden[...] to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 8 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 8 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] Weekly \| MARKET \| Craft & Design \| Estrela \| FREE 10:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Craft & Design \| Estrela \| FREE Dec 8 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets This is probably the most relaxed craft market in town, thanks to its position in the tranquil and beautifully cared-for Jardim da Estrela. It’s also surprisingly diverse and offers more than your average home-made soaps[...] Monthly \| FLEA MARKET \| Art & Flea at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE 11:00 Monthly \| FLEA MARKET \| Art & Flea at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE Dec 8 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Come get your inner hipster on at Lisbon’s self-described “most alternative” market, the first weekend of every month, brought to you by Anjos70. Art, crafts, vintage clothes sold by modern people, funky teas and healthy[...] CLASSICAL CONCERT \| Solistas da Orquestra Gulbenkian \| Praça de Espanha \| FREE 12:00 CLASSICAL CONCERT \| Solistas da Orquestra Gulbenkian \| Praça de Espanha \| FREE Dec 8 @ 12:00 – 13:30 Tickets Soloists play best when they play with other people. Go figure… This Sunday, the Gulbenkian invites you to an afternoon of classical music courtesy of their many a resident soloist. Said soloists are: Cristina Ánchel[...] to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ 15:00 to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ Dec 8 @ 15:00 – 15:45 Tickets For a museum, the MAAT in Alcântara has a unique history. Come discover why in this weekly guided tour* described by its organizers like this: “At a time when we no longer live without electricity,[...] to Dec 8 \| CHRISTMAS FAIR \| Natalis 2019 \| Parque das Nações \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 8 \| CHRISTMAS FAIR \| Natalis 2019 \| Parque das Nações \| FREE Dec 8 @ 15:00 – 21:00 Tickets Let’s face it — there’s no stopping Christmas. It’s, paradoxically, both big business and the most magical time of year. So you might as well embrace the spirit… Natalis describes itself as the “largest indoor[...] WEEKLY \| MUSIC AND DANCE \| Viva o Samba at Titanic Sur Mer \| Cais do Sodré \| 10€ 20:00 WEEKLY \| MUSIC AND DANCE \| Viva o Samba at Titanic Sur Mer \| Cais do Sodré \| 10€ Dec 8 @ 20:00 – Dec 9 @ 04:00 Tickets If you live in Lisbon, chances are you know at least one person that loves samba. And if you’ve been down by the river on any given Sunday night lately, then you may have witnessed[...] WEEKLY \| BreakBeat Sundays at MusicBox \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD 23:59 WEEKLY \| BreakBeat Sundays at MusicBox \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD Dec 8 @ 23:59 – Dec 9 @ 06:00 Tickets From MusicBox, the organizers: “Breakbeat is a widely used rhythm in funk, hip-hop or bass music, characterized by being unpredictable and contrary to the usual 4/4, resulting in a much more energetic cadence.” So, if[...]
9 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 9 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE 10:00 to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 9 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets There’s no doubt about it: Lisbon is a very photogenic city. Which is why its ever-increasing selfie-taking population remains a mystery… Lisbon Analogue Photography is self-described as “a group of photographers in love with analog[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 9 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] ENVIRONMENTAL DEBATE \| Eco not Ego: Demystifying Sustainability \| Campo Grande \| FREE 16:00 ENVIRONMENTAL DEBATE \| Eco not Ego: Demystifying Sustainability \| Campo Grande \| FREE Dec 9 @ 16:00 – 21:00 Tickets “And when I say “motherf.cker” I do mean “motherf.cker” Because Mother Earth is dying And we continue to f-k her.” OutKast. One week ago, the European Parliament declared a state of European climate emergency. The[...] WEEKLY \| DANCE WORKSHOP \| Aulas Dança Oriental \| Anjos \| 8-25€ 18:00 WEEKLY \| DANCE WORKSHOP \| Aulas Dança Oriental \| Anjos \| 8-25€ Dec 9 @ 18:00 – 19:00 Tickets Belly dancing, aka Raks Sharki, aka oriental dance (sorry, self-proclaimed Americans) is both hot and not easy. And Ana Moreira, self-proclaimed oriental dancer, knows this. Ana wants to teach you to belly dance. Here’s how[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 9 @ 19:00 – Dec 10 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...] Weekly \| JAZZ \| Titanic Jazz Jam \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 23:00 Weekly \| JAZZ \| Titanic Jazz Jam \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 9 @ 23:00 – Dec 10 @ 02:00 Tickets Winner of several Atlas “Best of Lisboa” awards, Titanic Sur Mer is stepping up its jazz game with weekly jam sessions on Mondays. For free. Considering the talents Titanic pulls for its variety of musical[...]	10 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE 08:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE Dec 10 @ 08:00 – 18:00 Tickets The biggest and still the best outdoor market in Lisbon, every Tuesday morning and Saturday pretty much all day. “Ladra” means “thief” – while you can get some nice artisanal jewelry, 17th-century tiles, copper pots,[...] to Dec 12 \| SCIENTIFIC CHRISTMAS MARKET \| Fourth edition of the Science Association Christmas Sale \| Campo Grande \| FREE 09:00 to Dec 12 \| SCIENTIFIC CHRISTMAS MARKET \| Fourth edition of the Science Association Christmas Sale \| Campo Grande \| FREE Dec 10 @ 09:00 – 18:00 Tickets Let’s face it — there’s not much science behind Christmas. Except for maybe the lights. Or, is there…? The Ciências Solidária (“Sciences Solidarity”) was formed in 2016 as a private non-profit association by a bunch[...] to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 10 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 10 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE 10:00 to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 10 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets There’s no doubt about it: Lisbon is a very photogenic city. Which is why its ever-increasing selfie-taking population remains a mystery… Lisbon Analogue Photography is self-described as “a group of photographers in love with analog[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 10 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 10 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ 18:00 WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ Dec 10 @ 18:00 – 19:30 Tickets “All artists are willing to suffer for their work. But why are so few prepared to learn to draw?” Banksy. Cathy Douzil is an artist and teacher who was born in Paris and now lives[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 10 @ 19:00 – Dec 11 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...] Weekly \| SHORT FILMS \| Shortcutz \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 22:00 Weekly \| SHORT FILMS \| Shortcutz \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 10 @ 22:00 Tickets Every Tuesday night, at the renowned bar O Bom O Mau e O Vilão, you have the opportunity to watch at least three short films, always presented by their production teams. See the program on their[...]	11 to Dec 12 \| SCIENTIFIC CHRISTMAS MARKET \| Fourth edition of the Science Association Christmas Sale \| Campo Grande \| FREE 09:00 to Dec 12 \| SCIENTIFIC CHRISTMAS MARKET \| Fourth edition of the Science Association Christmas Sale \| Campo Grande \| FREE Dec 11 @ 09:00 – 18:00 Tickets Let’s face it — there’s not much science behind Christmas. Except for maybe the lights. Or, is there…? The Ciências Solidária (“Sciences Solidarity”) was formed in 2016 as a private non-profit association by a bunch[...] to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 11 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 11 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE 10:00 to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 11 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets There’s no doubt about it: Lisbon is a very photogenic city. Which is why its ever-increasing selfie-taking population remains a mystery… Lisbon Analogue Photography is self-described as “a group of photographers in love with analog[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 11 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 11 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] Weekly \| LIVE MUSIC \| Jam70 at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE 18:00 Weekly \| LIVE MUSIC \| Jam70 at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE Dec 11 @ 18:00 – 23:59 Tickets Depending on the job, Wednesdays can leave some people feeling like they’re in a jam. Anjos70 (no, despite popular belief we are not on their payroll; we just like the place) offers a way to[...] Weekly \| WORKSHOP \| DIY-day at Disgraça \| Graça \| FREE 18:00 Weekly \| WORKSHOP \| DIY-day at Disgraça \| Graça \| FREE Dec 11 @ 18:00 – 22:00 Tickets DIY has become a vague term in recent years. After all, we’re all in it together, right? Moreover, big business is all about buzzwords… Nevertheless, with minimum wage persistently low and rent increasingly high, the[...] WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ 18:00 WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ Dec 11 @ 18:00 – 19:30 Tickets “All artists are willing to suffer for their work. But why are so few prepared to learn to draw?” Banksy. Cathy Douzil is an artist and teacher who was born in Paris and now lives[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 11 @ 19:00 – Dec 12 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...] Weekly \| MUSIC \| Hump Day: 70s DJs at MUSICBOX \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD 23:55 Weekly \| MUSIC \| Hump Day: 70s DJs at MUSICBOX \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD Dec 11 @ 23:55 – Dec 12 @ 06:00 Tickets Hump day, for you second-language speakers, comes in part from the phrase over the hump. Other than that, we think the organizers of this weekly boogie describe it better than we ever could: “𝙃𝙐𝙈𝙋 𝘿𝘼𝙔[...]	12 to Dec 12 \| SCIENTIFIC CHRISTMAS MARKET \| Fourth edition of the Science Association Christmas Sale \| Campo Grande \| FREE 09:00 to Dec 12 \| SCIENTIFIC CHRISTMAS MARKET \| Fourth edition of the Science Association Christmas Sale \| Campo Grande \| FREE Dec 12 @ 09:00 – 18:00 Tickets Let’s face it — there’s not much science behind Christmas. Except for maybe the lights. Or, is there…? The Ciências Solidária (“Sciences Solidarity”) was formed in 2016 as a private non-profit association by a bunch[...] to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 12 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 12 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE 10:00 to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 12 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets There’s no doubt about it: Lisbon is a very photogenic city. Which is why its ever-increasing selfie-taking population remains a mystery… Lisbon Analogue Photography is self-described as “a group of photographers in love with analog[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 12 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 12 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 12 @ 19:00 – Dec 13 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...]	13 PHILOSOPHICAL CONFERENCE \| Translation and Urban Landscape \| São Sebastião \| FREE 10:00 PHILOSOPHICAL CONFERENCE \| Translation and Urban Landscape \| São Sebastião \| FREE Dec 13 @ 10:00 – 17:30 Tickets IFILNOVA is a cool word. Also, it’s the Instituto de Filosofia da Nova (Nova Institute of Philosophy), who say their main purpose is “to develop research programs focused upon human action and value construction at[...] to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 13 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 13 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE 10:00 to Dec14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT \| Lisbon On Film \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 13 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets There’s no doubt about it: Lisbon is a very photogenic city. Which is why its ever-increasing selfie-taking population remains a mystery… Lisbon Analogue Photography is self-described as “a group of photographers in love with analog[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 13 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 14 \| LIQUIDATION SALE \| 3€ LPs, CDs, and DVDs \| Alfama \| FREE-TBD 14:00 to Dec 14 \| LIQUIDATION SALE \| 3€ LPs, CDs, and DVDs \| Alfama \| FREE-TBD Dec 13 @ 14:00 – 17:00 Tickets The only non-self-explanatory thing about the poster on the left is… well, its use of apostrophes. For which we have no explanation. Other than that, you get the idea. Discoteca Lisboa, a local shop specializing[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 13 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 13 @ 19:00 – Dec 14 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...] MUSIC AND ART \| Try Your Luck with Nina Latina and Trio Odelira \| Intendente \| FREE-3€ 23:00 MUSIC AND ART \| Try Your Luck with Nina Latina and Trio Odelira \| Intendente \| FREE-3€ Dec 13 @ 23:00 – Dec 14 @ 04:00 Tickets Friday the 13th is upon us. For some that means bad luck. Local dungeon of weirdness and fun that is Desterro is having none of that nonsense. Here’s what they say: “Because we believe superstitions[...]	14 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE 08:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE Dec 14 @ 08:00 – 18:00 Tickets The biggest and still the best outdoor market in Lisbon, every Tuesday morning and Saturday pretty much all day. “Ladra” means “thief” – while you can get some nice artisanal jewelry, 17th-century tiles, copper pots,[...] Weekly \| MARKET \| Montijo Antiques Fair \| Montijo \| FREE 09:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Montijo Antiques Fair \| Montijo \| FREE Dec 14 @ 09:00 – 17:00 Tickets Don’t feel like competing with tourists for used goods at Feira da Ladra? Take the ferry from Cais do Sodre to Montijo for €2.75 instead. The market runs every 2nd and last Saturday of the month.[...] Weekly \| MARKET \| Used and Antique Books \| Chiado \| FREE 09:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Used and Antique Books \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 14 @ 09:00 – 18:00 Tickets Feira dos Alfarrabistas (used book dealer fair) is a great place to break up the monotony of chain stores in Chiado and pick up something truly unique. Most books here are in Portuguese, but there are[...] to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 14 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 14 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] ALL YEAR \| GUIDED TOUR \| Alfama and Mouraria Free Walking Tour \| Rossio \| FREE 10:30 ALL YEAR \| GUIDED TOUR \| Alfama and Mouraria Free Walking Tour \| Rossio \| FREE Dec 14 @ 10:30 – 13:30 Tickets The best way to experience history is to live it. That’s why our friends at Live History offer you an immersive three-hour glimpse into two of the most historical, oldest, and most alive neighborhoods in[...] to Dec 14 \| LIQUIDATION SALE \| 3€ LPs, CDs, and DVDs \| Alfama \| FREE-TBD 14:00 to Dec 14 \| LIQUIDATION SALE \| 3€ LPs, CDs, and DVDs \| Alfama \| FREE-TBD Dec 14 @ 14:00 – 17:00 Tickets The only non-self-explanatory thing about the poster on the left is… well, its use of apostrophes. For which we have no explanation. Other than that, you get the idea. Discoteca Lisboa, a local shop specializing[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 14 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ 15:00 to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ Dec 14 @ 15:00 – 15:45 Tickets For a museum, the MAAT in Alcântara has a unique history. Come discover why in this weekly guided tour* described by its organizers like this: “At a time when we no longer live without electricity,[...] MUSEUM CONCERT \| Trombone and Piano Recital \| Santos \| FREE 16:00 MUSEUM CONCERT \| Trombone and Piano Recital \| Santos \| FREE Dec 14 @ 16:00 – 17:00 Tickets This Saturday, the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga invites you to hear some near-century old and modern classical jazz music, amidst some of the country’s oldest art, free of charge. From the organizers: “French composers[...] MULTIMEDIA OPEN STUDIO \| Overland 2020 \| Baixa \| FREE 19:00 MULTIMEDIA OPEN STUDIO \| Overland 2020 \| Baixa \| FREE Dec 14 @ 19:00 – 23:00 Tickets Interwebs: “overland:” adjective / adverb = by land; verb = travel a long distance over land. Fortunately, in downtown Lisbon, the word overland seldom applies. Unless you count the hills of course. A few years[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 14 @ 19:00 – Dec 15 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...] to Dec 14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL \| PARALLEL Review Lisboa 2019 \| Alvalade \| FREE 19:30 to Dec 14 \| PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL \| PARALLEL Review Lisboa 2019 \| Alvalade \| FREE Dec 14 @ 19:30 – 20:30 Tickets PARALLEL – a self-described “European Photo Based Platform” — presents its second cycle of the PARALLEL Review. Six random days of events. Seven ongoing photography exhibitions. With seven new curators. And sixteen new artists. Guided[...] Weekly \| DANCE PARTY \| Caos no Sodré: Altamont Sessions \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 22:30 Weekly \| DANCE PARTY \| Caos no Sodré: Altamont Sessions \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 14 @ 22:30 – Dec 15 @ 01:30 Tickets Saturday nights in Cais do Sodré can get quite chaotic. Trust us… But that doesn’t mean that, amidst the chaos, you can’t find solace in some good music. Here’s what O Bom O Mau e[...]	15 Bi-weekly \| MARKET \| Antiques and Crafts \| Belém \| FREE 09:00 Bi-weekly \| MARKET \| Antiques and Crafts \| Belém \| FREE Dec 15 @ 09:00 – 17:30 Tickets This Belem market takes place on the first and third Sunday every month, and is a better-organized and smaller version of the chaotic Feira da Ladra. It’s definitely more middle class, is what we’re saying. There’s[...] Monthly \| MARKET \| CCB Market \| Belém \| FREE 10:00 Monthly \| MARKET \| CCB Market \| Belém \| FREE Dec 15 @ 10:00 – 18:00 Tickets A mix between old and new, as the organizers like to describe it, the monthly market at CCB is a combination of traditional and urban art, vintage and freshly-sewn clothes, and an impressive array of[...] to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ 10:00 to Dec 15 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Are you a Tourist? \| Belém \| 6€ Dec 15 @ 10:00 – 19:00 Tickets Are you a tourist? No, seriously. Are rent and petty theft going up because of you? When you walk around Lisbon and see the increasing “Tourists F.ck Off” graffiti and stickers, do you ask yourself,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 15 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] MONTHLY \| CHANGING OF THE GUARDS \| GNR Presidential Equestrian Squadron Lineup \| Belém \| FREE 11:00 MONTHLY \| CHANGING OF THE GUARDS \| GNR Presidential Equestrian Squadron Lineup \| Belém \| FREE Dec 15 @ 11:00 – 12:00 Tickets Why the long face? Oh, you risk your and your horse’s life for the President every day as a member of the GNR‘s Equestrian Squadron? Well, my friends — we salute you both! Every third Sunday[...] to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ 15:00 to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ Dec 15 @ 15:00 – 15:45 Tickets For a museum, the MAAT in Alcântara has a unique history. Come discover why in this weekly guided tour* described by its organizers like this: “At a time when we no longer live without electricity,[...] to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE Dec 15 @ 15:00 – 22:00 Tickets Plants. Vegans believe we should enslave them, breed them, leave just enough of them for us to breathe, and eat the rest. Some of us believe that plants, like animals, are our brothers and sisters[...] MUSEUM CONCERT \| Beethoven: Sonatas and Trio \| Alcântara \| FREE 16:00 MUSEUM CONCERT \| Beethoven: Sonatas and Trio \| Alcântara \| FREE Dec 15 @ 16:00 – 17:00 Tickets Beethoven. You’ve heard of him, right? He’s the dude on the left. And he was kind of a weirdo (and, sometimes, kind of a dick), musically and humanly speaking. For example, did you know that:[...] ECO-FRIENDLY DEBATE AND MUSIC \| Pints For The Planet (and Wildlings) \| Graça \| FREE 17:30 ECO-FRIENDLY DEBATE AND MUSIC \| Pints For The Planet (and Wildlings) \| Graça \| FREE Dec 15 @ 17:30 – 22:30 Tickets The polar ice caps are melting. This past July was the hottest in recorded history. Plastic has become an essential part of the average whale’s daily diet. Half of the planet is literally burning. The[...] WEEKLY \| MUSIC AND DANCE \| Viva o Samba at Titanic Sur Mer \| Cais do Sodré \| 10€ 20:00 WEEKLY \| MUSIC AND DANCE \| Viva o Samba at Titanic Sur Mer \| Cais do Sodré \| 10€ Dec 15 @ 20:00 – Dec 16 @ 04:00 Tickets If you live in Lisbon, chances are you know at least one person that loves samba. And if you’ve been down by the river on any given Sunday night lately, then you may have witnessed[...] WEEKLY \| BreakBeat Sundays at MusicBox \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD 23:59 WEEKLY \| BreakBeat Sundays at MusicBox \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD Dec 15 @ 23:59 – Dec 16 @ 06:00 Tickets From MusicBox, the organizers: “Breakbeat is a widely used rhythm in funk, hip-hop or bass music, characterized by being unpredictable and contrary to the usual 4/4, resulting in a much more energetic cadence.” So, if[...]
16 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 16 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE Dec 16 @ 15:00 – 22:00 Tickets Plants. Vegans believe we should enslave them, breed them, leave just enough of them for us to breathe, and eat the rest. Some of us believe that plants, like animals, are our brothers and sisters[...] WEEKLY \| DANCE WORKSHOP \| Aulas Dança Oriental \| Anjos \| 8-25€ 18:00 WEEKLY \| DANCE WORKSHOP \| Aulas Dança Oriental \| Anjos \| 8-25€ Dec 16 @ 18:00 – 19:00 Tickets Belly dancing, aka Raks Sharki, aka oriental dance (sorry, self-proclaimed Americans) is both hot and not easy. And Ana Moreira, self-proclaimed oriental dancer, knows this. Ana wants to teach you to belly dance. Here’s how[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 16 @ 19:00 – Dec 17 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...] LIVE MUSIC \| Monday with Manumana \| Intendente \| FREE-3€ 21:30 LIVE MUSIC \| Monday with Manumana \| Intendente \| FREE-3€ Dec 16 @ 21:30 – 23:00 Tickets Manumana is a great name for a band. It is also the duo of Tiago Francisquinho, who does the didgeridoo and percussion, and Fernando Lyra, who does the handpan. Manumana plays very funky music that[...] Weekly \| JAZZ \| Titanic Jazz Jam \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 23:00 Weekly \| JAZZ \| Titanic Jazz Jam \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 16 @ 23:00 – Dec 17 @ 02:00 Tickets Winner of several Atlas “Best of Lisboa” awards, Titanic Sur Mer is stepping up its jazz game with weekly jam sessions on Mondays. For free. Considering the talents Titanic pulls for its variety of musical[...]	17 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE 08:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE Dec 17 @ 08:00 – 18:00 Tickets The biggest and still the best outdoor market in Lisbon, every Tuesday morning and Saturday pretty much all day. “Ladra” means “thief” – while you can get some nice artisanal jewelry, 17th-century tiles, copper pots,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 17 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 17 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 17 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE Dec 17 @ 15:00 – 22:00 Tickets Plants. Vegans believe we should enslave them, breed them, leave just enough of them for us to breathe, and eat the rest. Some of us believe that plants, like animals, are our brothers and sisters[...] PERFORMANCE ART, DINNER, & DJ \| Triangle Network with Melissa Rodrigues \| Graça \| FREE 18:00 PERFORMANCE ART, DINNER, & DJ \| Triangle Network with Melissa Rodrigues \| Graça \| FREE Dec 17 @ 18:00 – 20:00 Tickets We don’t know what Melissa Rodrigues looks like. What we do know is that Melissa is a performance artist who was born in Cape Verde in 1985. She has a degree in performance art. She’s[...] WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ 18:00 WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ Dec 17 @ 18:00 – 19:30 Tickets “All artists are willing to suffer for their work. But why are so few prepared to learn to draw?” Banksy. Cathy Douzil is an artist and teacher who was born in Paris and now lives[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 17 @ 19:00 – Dec 18 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...] JAZZ CONCERT \| Alessio Vellotti and Friends \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 22:00 JAZZ CONCERT \| Alessio Vellotti and Friends \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 17 @ 22:00 – 23:30 Tickets Alessio Vellotti is originally from Naples. Antonio likes piano. He plays it. And he teaches it. He has collaborated with many a talented musician over the years. And he’s performed at many a festival. Tuesday,[...] Weekly \| SHORT FILMS \| Shortcutz \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 22:00 Weekly \| SHORT FILMS \| Shortcutz \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 17 @ 22:00 Tickets Every Tuesday night, at the renowned bar O Bom O Mau e O Vilão, you have the opportunity to watch at least three short films, always presented by their production teams. See the program on their[...]	18 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 18 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 18 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 18 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE Dec 18 @ 15:00 – 22:00 Tickets Plants. Vegans believe we should enslave them, breed them, leave just enough of them for us to breathe, and eat the rest. Some of us believe that plants, like animals, are our brothers and sisters[...] Weekly \| LIVE MUSIC \| Jam70 at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE 18:00 Weekly \| LIVE MUSIC \| Jam70 at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE Dec 18 @ 18:00 – 23:59 Tickets Depending on the job, Wednesdays can leave some people feeling like they’re in a jam. Anjos70 (no, despite popular belief we are not on their payroll; we just like the place) offers a way to[...] Weekly \| WORKSHOP \| DIY-day at Disgraça \| Graça \| FREE 18:00 Weekly \| WORKSHOP \| DIY-day at Disgraça \| Graça \| FREE Dec 18 @ 18:00 – 22:00 Tickets DIY has become a vague term in recent years. After all, we’re all in it together, right? Moreover, big business is all about buzzwords… Nevertheless, with minimum wage persistently low and rent increasingly high, the[...] WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ 18:00 WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ Dec 18 @ 18:00 – 19:30 Tickets “All artists are willing to suffer for their work. But why are so few prepared to learn to draw?” Banksy. Cathy Douzil is an artist and teacher who was born in Paris and now lives[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 18 @ 19:00 – Dec 19 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...]	19 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 19 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 19 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 19 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] BINGO CHRISTMAS PARTY \| Festa de Natal – Super Presentes \| Saldanha \| FREE-TBD 15:00 BINGO CHRISTMAS PARTY \| Festa de Natal – Super Presentes \| Saldanha \| FREE-TBD Dec 19 @ 15:00 – Dec 20 @ 03:00 Tickets “OPEN BAR. KING CAKE. SPECIAL DINNER. TYPICAL CHRISTMAS CANDY. ONE SUPER PRESENT EVERY HALF HOUR! GIFTS FOR ALL!” That’s how local bingo hall and organizers Bingo Belenenses describe their December 19th Christmas Party. And they[...] to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE Dec 19 @ 15:00 – 22:00 Tickets Plants. Vegans believe we should enslave them, breed them, leave just enough of them for us to breathe, and eat the rest. Some of us believe that plants, like animals, are our brothers and sisters[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 19 @ 19:00 – Dec 20 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...] CHRISTMAS PARTY \| Feliz Navidad at Appleton with Plataforma285 \| Alvalade \| 3,5€ 19:30 CHRISTMAS PARTY \| Feliz Navidad at Appleton with Plataforma285 \| Alvalade \| 3,5€ Dec 19 @ 19:30 – Dec 20 @ 01:00 Tickets Cultural association Appleton describes itself as “a place of experimentation and learning, equipped to receive, promote and present diverse expressions of contemporary art.” Plataforma285 was formed in 2011, and it describes itself as “a multidisciplinary[...]	20 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 20 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 20 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 20 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE Dec 20 @ 15:00 – 22:00 Tickets Plants. Vegans believe we should enslave them, breed them, leave just enough of them for us to breathe, and eat the rest. Some of us believe that plants, like animals, are our brothers and sisters[...] to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE 19:00 to Dec 20 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Maitê Bueno’s Ruderal (with Kim Schädlich) \| Campo Mártires da Pátria \| FREE Dec 20 @ 19:00 – Dec 21 @ 01:00 Tickets The image on the left is beautiful. Ruderal, even. From the interwebs: “-ruderal (adjective/ noun): growing / a plant that grows where the natural vegetational cover has been disturbed by humans.” DeBru describes itself as[...]	21 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE 08:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE Dec 21 @ 08:00 – 18:00 Tickets The biggest and still the best outdoor market in Lisbon, every Tuesday morning and Saturday pretty much all day. “Ladra” means “thief” – while you can get some nice artisanal jewelry, 17th-century tiles, copper pots,[...] MARKET \| Antiques \| Estrela \| FREE 09:00 MARKET \| Antiques \| Estrela \| FREE Dec 21 @ 09:00 – 18:00 Tickets Antiques of all kinds, some crafts and artisanal goods, both edible and wearable, all in a get-away-from-it-all setting. Everyone’s selling antiques in Lisbon these days, and the market held in Jardim da Estrela every third[...] Weekly \| MARKET \| Used and Antique Books \| Chiado \| FREE 09:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Used and Antique Books \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 21 @ 09:00 – 18:00 Tickets Feira dos Alfarrabistas (used book dealer fair) is a great place to break up the monotony of chain stores in Chiado and pick up something truly unique. Most books here are in Portuguese, but there are[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 21 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] ALL YEAR \| GUIDED TOUR \| Alfama and Mouraria Free Walking Tour \| Rossio \| FREE 10:30 ALL YEAR \| GUIDED TOUR \| Alfama and Mouraria Free Walking Tour \| Rossio \| FREE Dec 21 @ 10:30 – 13:30 Tickets The best way to experience history is to live it. That’s why our friends at Live History offer you an immersive three-hour glimpse into two of the most historical, oldest, and most alive neighborhoods in[...] to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE 14:00 to Dec 21 \| GROUP ART EXHIBIT \| From Lisboa to the World \| Braco da Prata \| FREE Dec 21 @ 14:00 – 20:00 Tickets “And as the upperdog leisurely sighing… The local cultures are dying and dying. The programmed robots are buying and buying. And a psycho load of freaks- they are still trying trying…” Gogol Bordello. In 2019,[...] to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ 15:00 to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ Dec 21 @ 15:00 – 15:45 Tickets For a museum, the MAAT in Alcântara has a unique history. Come discover why in this weekly guided tour* described by its organizers like this: “At a time when we no longer live without electricity,[...] to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE Dec 21 @ 15:00 – 22:00 Tickets Plants. Vegans believe we should enslave them, breed them, leave just enough of them for us to breathe, and eat the rest. Some of us believe that plants, like animals, are our brothers and sisters[...] Weekly \| DANCE PARTY \| Caos no Sodré: Altamont Sessions \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 22:30 Weekly \| DANCE PARTY \| Caos no Sodré: Altamont Sessions \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 21 @ 22:30 – Dec 22 @ 01:30 Tickets Saturday nights in Cais do Sodré can get quite chaotic. Trust us… But that doesn’t mean that, amidst the chaos, you can’t find solace in some good music. Here’s what O Bom O Mau e[...]	22 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 22 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ 15:00 to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ Dec 22 @ 15:00 – 15:45 Tickets For a museum, the MAAT in Alcântara has a unique history. Come discover why in this weekly guided tour* described by its organizers like this: “At a time when we no longer live without electricity,[...] to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE 15:00 to Dec 22 \| MARKET \| Chlorophyll: Plants, Arts, and Crafts \| Intendente \| FREE Dec 22 @ 15:00 – 22:00 Tickets Plants. Vegans believe we should enslave them, breed them, leave just enough of them for us to breathe, and eat the rest. Some of us believe that plants, like animals, are our brothers and sisters[...] WEEKLY \| MUSIC AND DANCE \| Viva o Samba at Titanic Sur Mer \| Cais do Sodré \| 10€ 20:00 WEEKLY \| MUSIC AND DANCE \| Viva o Samba at Titanic Sur Mer \| Cais do Sodré \| 10€ Dec 22 @ 20:00 – Dec 23 @ 04:00 Tickets If you live in Lisbon, chances are you know at least one person that loves samba. And if you’ve been down by the river on any given Sunday night lately, then you may have witnessed[...] WEEKLY \| BreakBeat Sundays at MusicBox \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD 23:59 WEEKLY \| BreakBeat Sundays at MusicBox \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD Dec 22 @ 23:59 – Dec 23 @ 06:00 Tickets From MusicBox, the organizers: “Breakbeat is a widely used rhythm in funk, hip-hop or bass music, characterized by being unpredictable and contrary to the usual 4/4, resulting in a much more energetic cadence.” So, if[...]
23 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE 11:00 to Dec 23 \| ART EXHIBIT \| Mara Castilho: The Empty of My Soul \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 23 @ 11:00 – 19:00 Tickets Mara Castilho is a multi-talented multimedia artist who spends her days between London, Lisbon, and Rio de Janeiro. Here’s what some art critics have said about her work: “… Castilho’s art puts us on the[...] WEEKLY \| DANCE WORKSHOP \| Aulas Dança Oriental \| Anjos \| 8-25€ 18:00 WEEKLY \| DANCE WORKSHOP \| Aulas Dança Oriental \| Anjos \| 8-25€ Dec 23 @ 18:00 – 19:00 Tickets Belly dancing, aka Raks Sharki, aka oriental dance (sorry, self-proclaimed Americans) is both hot and not easy. And Ana Moreira, self-proclaimed oriental dancer, knows this. Ana wants to teach you to belly dance. Here’s how[...] Weekly \| JAZZ \| Titanic Jazz Jam \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 23:00 Weekly \| JAZZ \| Titanic Jazz Jam \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 23 @ 23:00 – Dec 24 @ 02:00 Tickets Winner of several Atlas “Best of Lisboa” awards, Titanic Sur Mer is stepping up its jazz game with weekly jam sessions on Mondays. For free. Considering the talents Titanic pulls for its variety of musical[...]	24 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE 08:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE Dec 24 @ 08:00 – 18:00 Tickets The biggest and still the best outdoor market in Lisbon, every Tuesday morning and Saturday pretty much all day. “Ladra” means “thief” – while you can get some nice artisanal jewelry, 17th-century tiles, copper pots,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 24 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ 18:00 WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ Dec 24 @ 18:00 – 19:30 Tickets “All artists are willing to suffer for their work. But why are so few prepared to learn to draw?” Banksy. Cathy Douzil is an artist and teacher who was born in Paris and now lives[...] Weekly \| SHORT FILMS \| Shortcutz \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 22:00 Weekly \| SHORT FILMS \| Shortcutz \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 24 @ 22:00 Tickets Every Tuesday night, at the renowned bar O Bom O Mau e O Vilão, you have the opportunity to watch at least three short films, always presented by their production teams. See the program on their[...]	25 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 25 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] Weekly \| LIVE MUSIC \| Jam70 at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE 18:00 Weekly \| LIVE MUSIC \| Jam70 at Anjos70 \| Anjos \| FREE Dec 25 @ 18:00 – 23:59 Tickets Depending on the job, Wednesdays can leave some people feeling like they’re in a jam. Anjos70 (no, despite popular belief we are not on their payroll; we just like the place) offers a way to[...] Weekly \| WORKSHOP \| DIY-day at Disgraça \| Graça \| FREE 18:00 Weekly \| WORKSHOP \| DIY-day at Disgraça \| Graça \| FREE Dec 25 @ 18:00 – 22:00 Tickets DIY has become a vague term in recent years. After all, we’re all in it together, right? Moreover, big business is all about buzzwords… Nevertheless, with minimum wage persistently low and rent increasingly high, the[...] WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ 18:00 WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ Dec 25 @ 18:00 – 19:30 Tickets “All artists are willing to suffer for their work. But why are so few prepared to learn to draw?” Banksy. Cathy Douzil is an artist and teacher who was born in Paris and now lives[...]	26 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 26 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] Monthly \| WINE AND LIVE MUSIC \| Bacchus Hour at Teatro Romano \| Alfama \| FREE 19:00 Monthly \| WINE AND LIVE MUSIC \| Bacchus Hour at Teatro Romano \| Alfama \| FREE Dec 26 @ 19:00 – 21:00 Tickets “Prepare yourselves for the roaring voice of the God of Joy!” Euripides, The Bacchae. Bacchus, aka Dionysus, as you may have heard, is kind of a party dude. He woulda liked Lisbon… And it’s likely[...]	27 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 27 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...]	28 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE 08:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE Dec 28 @ 08:00 – 18:00 Tickets The biggest and still the best outdoor market in Lisbon, every Tuesday morning and Saturday pretty much all day. “Ladra” means “thief” – while you can get some nice artisanal jewelry, 17th-century tiles, copper pots,[...] Weekly \| MARKET \| Montijo Antiques Fair \| Montijo \| FREE 09:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Montijo Antiques Fair \| Montijo \| FREE Dec 28 @ 09:00 – 17:00 Tickets Take the ferry from Cais do Sodre to Montijo for €2.75. Here’s the ferry schedule to make things easier. The market runs every 2nd and last Saturday of the month. Good for a day of treasure hunting! Click[...] Weekly \| MARKET \| Used and Antique Books \| Chiado \| FREE 09:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Used and Antique Books \| Chiado \| FREE Dec 28 @ 09:00 – 18:00 Tickets Feira dos Alfarrabistas (used book dealer fair) is a great place to break up the monotony of chain stores in Chiado and pick up something truly unique. Most books here are in Portuguese, but there are[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 28 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] ALL YEAR \| GUIDED TOUR \| Alfama and Mouraria Free Walking Tour \| Rossio \| FREE 10:30 ALL YEAR \| GUIDED TOUR \| Alfama and Mouraria Free Walking Tour \| Rossio \| FREE Dec 28 @ 10:30 – 13:30 Tickets The best way to experience history is to live it. That’s why our friends at Live History offer you an immersive three-hour glimpse into two of the most historical, oldest, and most alive neighborhoods in[...] to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ 15:00 to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ Dec 28 @ 15:00 – 15:45 Tickets For a museum, the MAAT in Alcântara has a unique history. Come discover why in this weekly guided tour* described by its organizers like this: “At a time when we no longer live without electricity,[...] Weekly \| DANCE PARTY \| Caos no Sodré: Altamont Sessions \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 22:30 Weekly \| DANCE PARTY \| Caos no Sodré: Altamont Sessions \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 28 @ 22:30 – Dec 29 @ 01:30 Tickets Saturday nights in Cais do Sodré can get quite chaotic. Trust us… But that doesn’t mean that, amidst the chaos, you can’t find solace in some good music. Here’s what O Bom O Mau e[...]	29 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 29 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ 15:00 to Dec 21 \| GUIDED TOUR \| Monumental Route: Electrical Central Circuit at MAAT \| Belém \| 7€ Dec 29 @ 15:00 – 15:45 Tickets For a museum, the MAAT in Alcântara has a unique history. Come discover why in this weekly guided tour* described by its organizers like this: “At a time when we no longer live without electricity,[...] WEEKLY \| MUSIC AND DANCE \| Viva o Samba at Titanic Sur Mer \| Cais do Sodré \| 10€ 20:00 WEEKLY \| MUSIC AND DANCE \| Viva o Samba at Titanic Sur Mer \| Cais do Sodré \| 10€ Dec 29 @ 20:00 – Dec 30 @ 04:00 Tickets If you live in Lisbon, chances are you know at least one person that loves samba. And if you’ve been down by the river on any given Sunday night lately, then you may have witnessed[...] WEEKLY \| BreakBeat Sundays at MusicBox \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD 23:59 WEEKLY \| BreakBeat Sundays at MusicBox \| Cais do Sodré \| TBD Dec 29 @ 23:59 – Dec 30 @ 06:00 Tickets From MusicBox, the organizers: “Breakbeat is a widely used rhythm in funk, hip-hop or bass music, characterized by being unpredictable and contrary to the usual 4/4, resulting in a much more energetic cadence.” So, if[...]
30 WEEKLY \| DANCE WORKSHOP \| Aulas Dança Oriental \| Anjos \| 8-25€ 18:00 WEEKLY \| DANCE WORKSHOP \| Aulas Dança Oriental \| Anjos \| 8-25€ Dec 30 @ 18:00 – 19:00 Tickets Belly dancing, aka Raks Sharki, aka oriental dance (sorry, self-proclaimed Americans) is both hot and not easy. And Ana Moreira, self-proclaimed oriental dancer, knows this. Ana wants to teach you to belly dance. Here’s how[...] Weekly \| JAZZ \| Titanic Jazz Jam \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE 23:00 Weekly \| JAZZ \| Titanic Jazz Jam \| Cais do Sodré \| FREE Dec 30 @ 23:00 – Dec 31 @ 02:00 Tickets Winner of several Atlas “Best of Lisboa” awards, Titanic Sur Mer is stepping up its jazz game with weekly jam sessions on Mondays. For free. Considering the talents Titanic pulls for its variety of musical[...]	31 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE 08:00 Weekly \| MARKET \| Feira da Ladra \| Alfama \| FREE Dec 31 @ 08:00 – 18:00 Tickets The biggest and still the best outdoor market in Lisbon, every Tuesday morning and Saturday pretty much all day. “Ladra” means “thief” – while you can get some nice artisanal jewelry, 17th-century tiles, copper pots,[...] to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ 10:00 to Dec 31 \| EXHIBIT \| “Among Dinosaurs” \| Príncipe Real \| 5€ Dec 31 @ 10:00 – 17:00 Tickets As you probably already know, dinosaurs once roamed the Earth— but did you know that they roamed around Portugal? The Museum of Natural History is taking an intensive look at different types of dinosaur fossils[...] WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ 18:00 WEEKLY to Jun 24 \| DRAWING WORKSHOPS \| Nude Model Workshops: Drawing Skin \| Rato \| 7-10€ Dec 31 @ 18:00 – 19:30 Tickets “All artists are willing to suffer for their work. But why are so few prepared to learn to draw?” Banksy. Cathy Douzil is an artist and teacher who was born in Paris and now lives[...] to Dec 31 \| OPEN-CALL VIDEO ART SHOWCASE \| Loopcave at Desterro \| Intendente \| FREE 23:00 to Dec 31 \| OPEN-CALL VIDEO ART SHOWCASE \| Loopcave at Desterro \| Intendente \| FREE Dec 31 2019 @ 23:00 – Jan 1 2020 @ 04:00 Tickets Are you a struggling videographer, artist, and/or filmmaker who wants nothing more than to have their images looped in a dingy little ungentrified after-hours hotspot in the heart of this great city? If so, you’re[...]

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