Culture

TEDxPorto is back on 13 April and the talk will be on "Is it Natural?" The coming TEDxPorto edition brings novelties over a two-day event. The first day of the conference consists of workshops and the second comprises the TED Talks. This event takes place at Casa da Música.

Show catalogue for the exhibition "O Coliseu e a Cidade: 75 anos de histórias" [Coliseu and the City: 75 years of Stories] will be launched on 31 January at the City Hall main lobby, by reputed musician Pedro Abrunhosa. This event is open to the public and it is scheduled to start at 6.30 pm.

The film "Russa", produced under the "Cultura em Expansão" Municipal Programme, will be screened on 19 February, at 4 pm at the Berlinale - Berlin International Film Festival. Directed by João Salaviza (who has won the Golden Bear in 2012) and Ricardo Alves Jr., the film portrays the day to day situations of the Aleixo district and it is presented as highlight at the event that runs in Berlin between 15 and 25 February.

The Feast of Music is back to enliven the weekend. Partygoers will be able to buy and exchange records, instruments or other items, see live performances and visit exhibitions, whose topic is attached to the world of music. This event is sponsored by Porto City Hall and the entrance is free. Saturday the event takes place from 10 am to 7 pm and on Sunday it runs from 2 pm to 7 pm.

RPMM Portugal - Representing People Music Movement is the theme of the Electronic Music Festival that will take place at the Customs Building in the city of Porto, on 28 and 29 July. In a statement, the organization explains that the purpose is to "turn Porto historic centre in the perfect playground for the lovers of this musical genre".

The iconic and centenarian street stall at Mompilher square is again part of the urban landscape, after having been degraded and dismantled some years ago. The structure was heavily damaged following a fire in 2014. It is classified as a Public Interest Building and it is the only private street stall in the city of Porto.

The celebrations to mark 30 years of Puppet Theatre in Porto kick-off today with the performance "Fausto", staged by Roberto Merino, in honour of the company's founder, João Paulo Seara Cardoso (1956-2010). "Fausto", will be on stage at the Teatro de Belomonte till 4 February, with sessions from Thursdays to Sundays.

KINO - German Film Festival celebrates its 15th edition and as of 24 January, the Rivoli Theatre and the Passos Manuel Cinema will feature a comprehensive programme that includes the latest films in the German language. This event is jointly organised by the Goethe Institut and Porto Municipal Theatre.

Tripass 2018 is even more inviting as its main purpose is to spur the return of cinema shows to the city centre. With a brand new appealing image, the Tripass is an initiative launched by Porto City Hall in 2017 and it grants discounts in cinema shows at Porto Municipal Theatre (Rivoli and Campo Alegre), Passos Manuel and Trindade.

Renowned pianists Mário Laginha and Pedro Burmester will play on 4 February at Casa da Música to support students from Syria. The concert is scheduled for 6 pm and it is jointly organised by Casa da Música and the Global Platform for Syrian Students. This event is held under the high patronage of the former President of the Republic, Jorge Sampaio.