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2nd Start&Scale Week spurs entrepreneurship in Porto
The second Start & Scale Week event, organized by Porto City Hall concluded with a networking session, music and sheer celebration spirit. This event, which lasted eight days, brought together young, entrepreneurial and innovative companies that have shared experiences and knowledge that have resulted in a value-added approach to stimulating entrepreneurial qualities.
"Filhos do Retorno" portrays Portuguese Colonial Period
The collective "Teatro do Vestido" features a play based on the memories of those whose parents or close family lived in Africa during the Portuguese colonial period prior to 25 April 1974. The performance premieres June 9 at Campo Alegre Theatre, Stage Auditorium at 9:30 pm.
Why you must visit Porto before the year ends, according to Condé Nast Traveler Spain
Porto stands out as a must-go destination this year, according to Condé Nast Traveler Spain. This "class publication" magazine lists the main reasons why Porto should be included in your travel schedule.
Summer agenda at Casa da Música
June 1st marks the beginning of the "Verão na Casa" at Casa da Música. This years's Casa da Música Programming includes 120 concerts, half of which are free, from June 1st to September 16th.
Euro Hockey Club Challenge III Women at Sports Group of Viso
Viso field hockey hosts the European competition Club Challenge III Women, from 1 to 4 June. This sports event will gather teams from Lithuania, Croatia, Sweden, Poland and Denmark, in a total of 180 athletes.
National Museum Soares dos Reis sponsors a Renaissance style "Game Jam"
Picture a videogame based on the 16th century navigation systems. Then, head to National Museum Soares dos Reis (MNSR), in Porto, which coincides with the exhibition "Global City- Lisbon in the Renaissance" and get ready to be "jammed".
Porto and design - the visual composition by reputed European designers
Three reputed European designers, main speakers at the ED Awards 2017 Master Conference, which took place in Rivoli, May 27, took on the challenge to encapsulate the quintessence of design and the city of Porto.
14th edition of "Serralves em Festa" brings contemporary art to Porto
Contemporary circus, a Terry Riley concert and 50 hours non-stop of different artistic manifestations, are included in the 14th edition programming of "Serralves in Festa", themed "Quebrar muros", which will take place on June 2, 3 and 4.
NOS Primavera Sound kicks off June 7 in Porto downtown
The 6th Edition of NOS Primavera Sound Festival runs from 8 to 10 June in Parque da Cidade, the most appropriate place to celebrate the best assorted musical genres. The evening before, Porto starts celebrating.
"Porto has understood the importance of design"
Demetrios Fakinos, European Design Awards' founder and organizer, talked to Porto. about the Porto International Design Biennale, of which he was invited to be a member of the advisory board, and about the city of Porto.