Alexandre Farto, better known locally and internationally as Vhils, has been doing a lot of international work recently in places like Paris, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Macao, Mexico City, LA, and even Cincinnati. em>Prisma at MAAT, however, is Farto's foray into the realm of video. In it, the artist presents "images of everyday life" in […]
Europa Oxalá at the Gulbenkian presents work by 21 artists with backgrounds in former colonies in Africa such as Angola, Congo, Benin, Guinea, Algeria, and Madagascar. The organizers add: "Born and raised in a post-colonial context, these are artists who became essential in European contemporary art, proposing a reflection on their inheritance, their memory, and […]
Here's what curator André Tavares says about the new architecture exhibit at CCB: "Architects imagine things that don’t exist. This exhibition shows the paths of this invention, needed new ideas, and, also, the will of a new generation to build better. It presents five architecture studios — rar.studio, fala, Diogo Aguiar Studio, Ponto Atelier, Barão-Hutter […]
Here's what MNAC curator Maria Aires Silveira says about this centuries-spanning exhibit there: "The PEOPLE LANDSCAPES: NARRATIVES OF THE MNAC COLLECTION (1855-1920) exhibition deals with the aesthetics of the landscape, in dialogue with the presence and human intervention in nature. The young students of the Academies of Fine Arts, in the 1850s, took nature and […]
It's no secret that Portuguese legend Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro was kind of a foodie. Here's what the organizers of this gluttonous exhibit at the museum that holds his name add: "His multifaceted work mirrors his taste for sitting at the table to enjoy fine gastronomy. But it also provides a record of diet, cookery, eating […]
Hertzian waves, digital circuits, dialogues between artists, designers, poets and landscape architects, and interludes made of sounds and music are what, according to the organizers, make up the Sound It: Rádio Antecâmara exhibit at the CCB's Garagem Sul. Here's what curators Alessia Allegri and Pedro Campos Costa add: "Around the performative and inhabited space of […]
As many of you know, 1755 was a rough year for Lisbon. LisbonQuake is a new multisensory, multidisciplinary (art, science, history, architecture, and everything in between) exhibit that hit town in April, and here's what its organizers say: "In Lisbon's long history, there is - unsurprisingly - one moment in particular that fascinates, intrigues and […]
Here's what organizers MAAT say about Traverser la nuit (aka "Crossing the night"): "On the occasion of the Portugal-France Season 2022, MAAT is presenting a broad overview of Antoine de Galbert’s personal collection in Portugal for the first time. ...Arranged in a way that represents the passage from dawn to dusk, from blindness and disorientation […]
From the organizers: "The exhibition Abstract, White, Toxic and Volatile, the title of a 1997 piece, is the first major exhibition to be held after Julião Sarmento's death, bringing together a very significant set of works that marked his career and whose selection resulted from close collaboration between the artist and the exhibition curator, Catherine […]
From the Gublenkian, organizers of, among other things, a weird, summer-long video cycle inside a shipping container in their garden (and elsewhere): "With the CAM building (aka Centro de Arte Moderna) remaining closed for renovations, we are continuing in our efforts to present art beyond the walls of the Foundation, extending it to the entire […]
A century after the last big pandemic and world war, the Pimenta Palace branch of Museu de Lisboa presents 'Os Loucos Anos 20 em Lisboa.' Here's what they say about it: "It was a time of transformations of customs and mentalities, a time of cosmopolitanism and modernity, of social and individual affirmation. True to its […]
From the organizers: "The Lisbon City Council, together with the Santo António Parish Council, EGEAC, and the National Museum of Theater and Dance, offers the city a diverse cultural program of shows, exhibitions, film sessions, gatherings, and other cultural activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Parque Mayer. Eclectic, Lisbon's biggest entertainment and culture center […]
Here's what organizers the Museu de Lisboa's Pimenta Palace say about this exhibit honoring the man behind some of Lisbon's most iconic pieces of both art and history, some two centuries after his death: "It is impossible to dissociate the figure of Joaquim Machado de Castro from the equestrian statue of King José which still […]
The 38th edition of Jazz em Agosto hits the Gulbenkian this weekend, and here's some of what the museum's deputy and artistic directors José Pinto and Rui Neves say about it: "Chicago – New York – Lisboa. The association of music scenes and sounds with specific cities and regions does not happen by chance. Music […]
One of Lisbon's biggest music festivals south of the river, like most of Lisbon's music festivals, is making a triumphant post-COVID return this year and bringing with it five days of multiple stages with dozens of acts, and, in the humble words of the orgqnizers, "a great party with beach, camping, and an atmosphere that […]
Here's what organizers Museu da Marioneta say about this summer's Wednesday nights: "In the early 20th century, there was a movie theater in the old Bernardas Convent, where the Museu da Marioneta now stands. The theater no longer exists but the cinema is back this summer: Cine-Esperança this time is outside. Every Wednesday until August […]
Polo Cultural Gaivotas | Boavista describes itself simply as "a center for artistic creation, provided by the City of Lisbon to the cultural sector in the city." And here's what POLO simply say about their summer: "The summer of 2022 will once again bring cultural animation to the Gaivotas | Boavista Cultural Pole's courtyard, with […]
From the organizers: "Celebrating the human heritage in its surroundings, The Lisbon Museum's Roman Theatre brings together the works by 36 artists in its temporary exhibition, the outcome of a collaborative process with a community of artists who relate and cooperate next to this monument - the oldest stage in Portugal. This is a territory […]
The hosts of Jogos Cruzados: Viagens entre Oriente e Ocidente at the MNAA say this: "Based on one of the world's largest private collections of board games, this exhibition will address the migration and exchange of games between East and West. It will focus on this type of Asian production for the European market, carried […]
Here's what the local ragtag whacky crew of party-throwers and culture-growers from way up north known as the Garden Collective, and its co-founder Niall Hearne (who once again arrives in Lisbon from his native Cork this Saturday, August 6th, to plant some love seeds), say about this Saturday, August 6th: "𝐓𝐑𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆 A night of poetry, […]
This Friday eve, the MNAC welcomes to their 'Summer Nights' free outdoor concert series Mário Rui Silva, and here's what they have to say about him: "Born in 1952, musician and researcher Mário Rui Silva is considered one of the main promoters of Angolan music. His research work has been published in several discographic works... […]
From Município de Oeiras, the organizers of this weekly festival: "The 30th edition of the Seven Suns Seven Moons Festival will take place from June 26th to September 4th at Fábrica da Pólvora in Barcarena and Parque dos Poetas, in Oeiras. The Festival was born in 1993 and is today a project promoted by a […]
Here's what local punk-rock (and other) haven Disgraça, and partners Trafka Studio, say about their guests of honor this Saturday evening: "HISOU: Forming a rock band in 2019; seeing that project threatened by mandatory confinements; enduring for the love of yardage and bad sound wave, only to surface now... isn't all this simultaneously heroic, tragic, […]
O Mercado de Produtores da Comida Independente (aka "The Independent Food Producers Market") hits Praça de São Paulo every Saturday morning for the foreseeable future, bringing with it freshly and ethically sourced products of every variety — both good for your stomach and your wallet — to the heart of the city. Comida Independente, aka […]
Everybody knows that Lisbon is pretty old. But did you know that Lisbon is a 2000-year-old Roman Theater in the center of town old? That's right. And every first Saturday of the month in 2022 (or three first Sundays of the month starting in October) you can take a guided tour of said Roman Theater, […]
Here's what BOTA, the organizers of this Saturday afternoon workshop, say: "KWIMBA in jaua, the language of one of the peoples from which she is descended, means SING. It is an integrated concept of technique, knowledge, experience, and creation developed by Lenna Bahule, from her personal journey of discovery of her own voice and creativity. […]
Humble new weird kid on the block Zirkus Mond Lisboa describes itself simply as "a circus with a tent entirely dedicated to the programming, creation, training, and promotion of the Circus in Lisbon." And here's what they humbly say about Saturday night there*: "Friends, friends of friends, and friends of friends of friends... we invite […]
Here's what hosts the CCB's Lendl Barcelos says about this Saturday evening performance: "Phelimuncasi, Chouk Bwa & The Ångströmers, and DJ Lithium form a sonic triptych that will vibrationally diagram the shadows and specters of a profound tellurian pattern. Connecting thru distinct, yet time-honored vocal and drumming traditions, this fresh union of phenomenal contrasts is […]
Here's what organizers Museu da Marioneta say about this summer's Wednesday nights: "In the early 20th century, there was a movie theater in the old Bernardas Convent, where the Museu da Marioneta now stands. The theater no longer exists but the cinema is back this summer: Cine-Esperança this time is outside. Every Wednesday until August […]
Polo Cultural Gaivotas | Boavista describes itself simply as "a center for artistic creation, provided by the City of Lisbon to the cultural sector in the city." And here's what POLO simply say about their summer: "The summer of 2022 will once again bring cultural animation to the Gaivotas | Boavista Cultural Pole's courtyard, with […]
Here's what weirdos and late-night hotspot Lux Frágil say about this Friday night: "Without a defined description, Chida's sets seem to be based on a House interpretation with room for expansion, not digging into time as much as he favors more current production. Chida is a disseminator, one of those vehicles which are always indispensable […]
Long before Johnny Depp and his attorneys were battling Amber Heard in the Fairfax County, Virginia courts, he was battling bats somewhere in Barstow, California as Raoul Duke (with his attorney Dr. Gonzo) in Terry Gilliam's 1998 not-so-cult classic Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. And this Friday night, you get a chance to relive […]
From Município de Oeiras, the organizers of this weekly festival: "The 30th edition of the Seven Suns Seven Moons Festival will take place from June 26th to September 4th at Fábrica da Pólvora in Barcarena and Parque dos Poetas, in Oeiras. The Festival was born in 1993 and is today a project promoted by a […]
O Mercado de Produtores da Comida Independente (aka "The Independent Food Producers Market") hits Praça de São Paulo every Saturday morning for the foreseeable future, bringing with it freshly and ethically sourced products of every variety — both good for your stomach and your wallet — to the heart of the city. Comida Independente, aka […]
Here's what Castelo de São Jorge says about this summer: "In July and August, the Castle presents the third edition of the Pôr do Sol no Castelo program, featuring some of the freshest names in Portuguese music. This summer, the Castelo's Praça de Armas will feature the latest pop/rock music, a jazz repertoire curated by […]
Fábrica Braço de Prata says this about their Saturday nights: "Look at this beautiful Forró, full of grace! An invigorating musical experience in a concert full of life, colors, and flavors that is not to be missed! Because from the mixture of virtuosity with the simplicity of the Brazilian northeast, the result could only be […]
Here's what semi-new right-amount-of-dingy art gallery/performance venue in the heart of the city hosts Prisma Estúdio say about this Saturday eve: "In There’s Movement in the Water, Moreiya & Molinaro converge on experimental atmospheres and cinematic themes through an improvisation centered on the journey inward." And here's what they say about one of the artists: […]
Internationally-bred and locally-based buskers, weirdos, and other Ramblers Parade come to circus school bar Bartõ this Saturday eve to play some "Global Folk sounds with the energy and message of Punk-Rock, combining Latin and Balkan melodies to their own Folk-Ska roots to blend a danceable sound with a positive message inspired by the tradition of […]
From the organizers: "Summer is just around the corner and with it comes one of the most important dates of national electronic music, after 3 years, the new season of Brunch -In The Park Lisboa! The event that turns your Sundays into a great party for the whole family that combines the best artists of […]
Here's what hosts Carpintarias de São Lázaro say about their Sunday eves in August: "Every Sunday of August, Jazz DAO is in charge of the musical program at Miradouro de Baixo, one of Lisbon's most emblematic rooftops. The 'Sunday Live Sessions' are Sunday evening events filled with concerts, DJs, bar, and street food, featuring national […]
Here's what Castelo de São Jorge says about this summer: "In July and August, the Castle presents the third edition of the Pôr do Sol no Castelo program, featuring some of the freshest names in Portuguese music. This summer, the Castelo's Praça de Armas will feature the latest pop/rock music, a jazz repertoire curated by […]
Here's what organizers Museu da Marioneta say about this summer's Wednesday nights: "In the early 20th century, there was a movie theater in the old Bernardas Convent, where the Museu da Marioneta now stands. The theater no longer exists but the cinema is back this summer: Cine-Esperança this time is outside. Every Wednesday until August […]
Polo Cultural Gaivotas | Boavista describes itself simply as "a center for artistic creation, provided by the City of Lisbon to the cultural sector in the city." And here's what POLO simply say about their summer: "The summer of 2022 will once again bring cultural animation to the Gaivotas | Boavista Cultural Pole's courtyard, with […]
Here's what the organizers, aka Lisbon's go-to for many, many things culture, aka the EGEAC, say about the last month of summer in Lisbon, aka "Com'Out Lisbon: A month of free and open-air culture": "The Lisboa na Rua program (Com'Out Lisbon) organized by EGEAC, is back, with free access to open-air cultural events. Between August […]
From the organizers: "Operafest Lisboa 2022, the festival that crosses tradition and vanguard, in its 3rd edition has as its motto the "Destination in vertigo" and returns the mask to the world of fantasy and disguise. From August 19th to September 10th, in the unique setting of the garden of the Museu Nacional de Arte […]
From Município de Oeiras, the organizers of this weekly festival: "The 30th edition of the Seven Suns Seven Moons Festival will take place from June 26th to September 4th at Fábrica da Pólvora in Barcarena and Parque dos Poetas, in Oeiras. The Festival was born in 1993 and is today a project promoted by a […]
O Mercado de Produtores da Comida Independente (aka "The Independent Food Producers Market") hits Praça de São Paulo every Saturday morning for the foreseeable future, bringing with it freshly and ethically sourced products of every variety — both good for your stomach and your wallet — to the heart of the city. Comida Independente, aka […]
Fábrica Braço de Prata says this about their Saturday nights: "Look at this beautiful Forró, full of grace! An invigorating musical experience in a concert full of life, colors, and flavors that is not to be missed! Because from the mixture of virtuosity with the simplicity of the Brazilian northeast, the result could only be […]
From the organizers: "Operafest Lisboa 2022, the festival that crosses tradition and vanguard, in its 3rd edition has as its motto the "Destination in vertigo" and returns the mask to the world of fantasy and disguise. From August 19th to September 10th, in the unique setting of the garden of the Museu Nacional de Arte […]
Here's what hosts Carpintarias de São Lázaro say about their Sunday eves in August: "Every Sunday of August, Jazz DAO is in charge of the musical program at Miradouro de Baixo, one of Lisbon's most emblematic rooftops. The 'Sunday Live Sessions' are Sunday evening events filled with concerts, DJs, bar, and street food, featuring national […]
Here's what Castelo de São Jorge says about this summer: "In July and August, the Castle presents the third edition of the Pôr do Sol no Castelo program, featuring some of the freshest names in Portuguese music. This summer, the Castelo's Praça de Armas will feature the latest pop/rock music, a jazz repertoire curated by […]
From the organizers: "Operafest Lisboa 2022, the festival that crosses tradition and vanguard, in its 3rd edition has as its motto the "Destination in vertigo" and returns the mask to the world of fantasy and disguise. From August 19th to September 10th, in the unique setting of the garden of the Museu Nacional de Arte […]
From the organizers: "Operafest Lisboa 2022, the festival that crosses tradition and vanguard, in its 3rd edition has as its motto the "Destination in vertigo" and returns the mask to the world of fantasy and disguise. From August 19th to September 10th, in the unique setting of the garden of the Museu Nacional de Arte […]
Here's what organizers Museu da Marioneta say about this summer's Wednesday nights: "In the early 20th century, there was a movie theater in the old Bernardas Convent, where the Museu da Marioneta now stands. The theater no longer exists but the cinema is back this summer: Cine-Esperança this time is outside. Every Wednesday until August […]
Polo Cultural Gaivotas | Boavista describes itself simply as "a center for artistic creation, provided by the City of Lisbon to the cultural sector in the city." And here's what POLO simply say about their summer: "The summer of 2022 will once again bring cultural animation to the Gaivotas | Boavista Cultural Pole's courtyard, with […]
The city's biggest annual book fair returns to Parque Eduardo VII for its 92d edition on August 25th, bringing with it two weeks of literary goodness of every variety. Read all you need to know here. FREE ENTRY. Here's the opening day (with the president). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYip__DFSPE
Lisbon-born-and-raised painter, world traveler, and generally good dude David Arranhado has been residing in Brazil since before the pandemic. Yet he tends to come back to the city that made him once a year or so (on average) to catch up with its residents, embrace its energy, and gift it with an always refreshingly impressive […]
Fun facts: -Vilar de Mouros is a 10.38 km² civil parish on the banks of the Coura river in the municipality of Caminha, Portugal,; -its population in 2011 was 753; -it's home to the oldest rock festival in Portugal; -this year, said festival welcomes Iggy Pop, Placebo, Bauhaus, Suede, Wolfmother, Gary Numan, The Legendary Tigerman, […]
From the organizers: "Operafest Lisboa 2022, the festival that crosses tradition and vanguard, in its 3rd edition has as its motto the "Destination in vertigo" and returns the mask to the world of fantasy and disguise. From August 19th to September 10th, in the unique setting of the garden of the Museu Nacional de Arte […]
From Município de Oeiras, the organizers of this weekly festival: "The 30th edition of the Seven Suns Seven Moons Festival will take place from June 26th to September 4th at Fábrica da Pólvora in Barcarena and Parque dos Poetas, in Oeiras. The Festival was born in 1993 and is today a project promoted by a […]
Here's what organizers Museu da Água say about this Saturday morning walking tour: "Guided tour of 941 meters through the Alcântara Valley Crossing also known as the Passeio dos Arcos. Come and learn about the importance that this hydraulic infrastructure, built in the XVIII century, had for the growth and development of the city of […]
Here's what one of the most magical places on the outskirts of town — aka Zirkus Mond Lisboa — say about this Saturday afternoon: "We are back with another Open Tent, an event for the curious and circus lovers. A social gathering to share circus knowledge and techniques. Bring your own circus gear and try […]
Fábrica Braço de Prata says this about their Saturday nights: "Look at this beautiful Forró, full of grace! An invigorating musical experience in a concert full of life, colors, and flavors that is not to be missed! Because from the mixture of virtuosity with the simplicity of the Brazilian northeast, the result could only be […]
From the organizers: "Summer is just around the corner and with it comes one of the most important dates of national electronic music, after 3 years, the new season of Brunch -In The Park Lisboa! The event that turns your Sundays into a great party for the whole family that combines the best artists of […]
Here's what hosts Carpintarias de São Lázaro say about their Sunday eves in August: "Every Sunday of August, Jazz DAO is in charge of the musical program at Miradouro de Baixo, one of Lisbon's most emblematic rooftops. The 'Sunday Live Sessions' are Sunday evening events filled with concerts, DJs, bar, and street food, featuring national […]
Here's what Castelo de São Jorge says about this summer: "In July and August, the Castle presents the third edition of the Pôr do Sol no Castelo program, featuring some of the freshest names in Portuguese music. This summer, the Castelo's Praça de Armas will feature the latest pop/rock music, a jazz repertoire curated by […]
