Tripping the light fantastic was viewed as a cliché term for dancing as early as 1908. Now that old stuff is making a hip comeback (see hair pomade and suspenders), the Convento do Carmo is reclaiming this phrase and taking it literally in the newest edition of one of Lisbon's favorite shows. 20 AUGUST - […]
From the organizers: "This exhibition brings together works by 18 contemporary artists and casts from the collection of the Faculty of Fine Arts of Lisbon. It takes a close look at casting, and the role it plays not only in sculpture, but also in many aspects of the everyday world. Casting has been a way […]
From September 30th, the MNAC presents a selection of the most recent works from the MNAC collection, whose entry is due to acquisitions and donations made in the last decade. Curatorship: Adelaide Ginga, Emília Tavares Tuesdays to Sundays: 10am-6pm Admission 4,50 € FREE ADMISSION Sundays and holidays until 2 pm for all citizens residing in […]
The 18th edition of TEMPS D'IMAGES 2020 hits Lisbon this week. Every weekend until December, a different space around town invites local photographers to show us what images they've been making in these troubling, uncertain times. Here's what the organizers say about it: "There is still time. We’ve now been able to put together what […]
140 years ago, Vincent Van Gogh killed himself. Possibly because he was sick, relatively unknown, and dirt poor. Then everything changed for Vincent. Oh, the sweet irony of life and death in the world of art... This month, semi-socialist cultural hub in the heart of Mouraria, Casa da Achada-Centro Mário Dionísio, has been running a […]
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, and vintage LPs, this is also THE market to replace your missing phone charger or stolen backpack, pick up some […]
In October, bar and lounge with cool name Avenew brings back its Jazz season with Quartas in Jazz. Keeping you entertained is what they call "a luxurious trio that needs no introduction." Then, just in case, they introduce them anyway: Carlos Barretto on bass, Alexandre Frazão on drums, and Victor Zamora on piano. Every Wednesday […]
Na última quinta-feira de cada mês, o Museu de Lisboa - Teatro Romano convida-nos para a Hora de Baco, um fim de tarde com música ao vivo, degustação de vinhos e vista para o Tejo. 24 setembro, 18h00 (ESGOTADO) Jazz o Teatro Romano com José Valente (viola d'arco) e Luís Vicente (trompete) José Valente, um […]
Galgo 29 de outubro concerto no terraço, 18:30 preço: 6€ (à venda em bol.pt) INFORMAÇÕES SOBRE A BILHETEIRA 1.O bilhete adquirido dá apenas acesso a esta sessão de concerto. 2. De acordo com as novas regras em vigor, as mesas com 6 lugares comprados serão divididas em 2 mesas de 3 pessoas no local. 3. […]
Here's what humble and generous local musical trio The Tourorists say about themselves: "The Tourorists is international. The Tourorists plays songs about death, love, sudden loss of employment, homeless etiquette, animals, and other stuff too, often referencing U.S. government agencies, world religions, genitalia, and the dilemma of free will in their cheerful lyrics. The Tourorists […]
From the organizer: "In our first meeting, we will be exploring life as seen through Mary Karr's eyes. I chose her a bit at random after searching for 'spooky' poems in theme for the season, and what is more spooky than a rough childhood leading to an adult conversion into Catholicism. About Mary Karr: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/mary-karr […]
Piny is a Lisbon-born artist, choreographer, dancer, and teacher, of Angolan descent, with a thing for Middle Eastern Dance, hip-hop, and architecture. Her latest solo show is called HIP. A Pussy Point of View. Here's the synopsis (courtesy of the organizers): "This solo is almost a manifest. Raw, full of questions. It is a combat, […]
Every weekend through the end of November, a bunch of Lisbon's kiosks and gardens (aka, semi-safe zones) are hosting jam and dance sessions open to the public, free of charge. The organizers Django Portugal are celebrating "the Parisienne Jazz of the 1930s and the music of the genius Django Reinhardt. Musicians and Lindy Hop, Balboa […]
!..!.ART.ATTACK.!..! apresenta Ghost Town Stories. Uma noite de aterrorizar os sentidos com jantar de dar sangue na boca e um espetáculo arrepiante. Para a noite de Halloween - Sábado 31 de Outubro - o Village Underground associa-se a !..!.ART.ATTACK.!..! um colectivo de artistas internacionais, para uma experiência única que é um jantar e performance onde […]
Allegro molto appassionato (rápido com muita paixão). Assim começa este programa, com um dos mais célebres concertos para violino e orquestra de toda a História da Música, o Op. 64 de Felix Mendelssohn. Contrariamente ao que era corrente naquela época, cabe ao solista anunciar a entrada da orquestra. Neste caso, será a violinista Ana Pereira […]
Eufonia is an interdisciplinary platform that unites artists, scientists, educators, innovators, and researchers from all around the world w Eufonia é uma plataforma interdisciplinar que une artistas, cientistas, educadores, inovadores e investigadores de todo o mundo que compartilham o som como meio comum.O nosso objetivo é transformar as pessoas inspirando a curiosidade, criando um espaço […]
Local multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Noiserv (who is talented, has a cool name, and whose website lets you play a digital piano) has been called a "one-man orchestra" for his extensive talent as, well, a multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter. Noiserv's been making some serious noise both locally and internationally for over a decade now. This year, Noiserv […]
31 October and 1 November – 2:30 pm > 7 pm 14 and 15 November - 2:30 pm > 7 pm Ateliers da Penha (near Cemitério do Alto de São João) Alto do Varejão 10A, 1900-291 Lisboa Books from 5€ to 20€.
Branko is a Portuguese DJ who, in his 5-year career, has become an international household name as far as DJs go. Coincidentally, his debut was called Atlas, and it was inspired by his travels around Cape Town, New York, Amsterdam, and São Paulo. This fall, Branko comes back to his native turf of Lisbon, and […]
A Orquestra Metropolitana de Lisboa e o maestro Adrian Leaper juntam neste programa dois grandes mestres da História da Música, em particular no que respeita à arte de compor para orquestra. Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov e Maurice Ravel, tinham ambos o condão de conseguir criar efeitos sonoros de tal forma eficazes que nos levam a não reparar […]
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