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The University of Porto opened an international competition to find a design solution that solves the pandemic conviviality crisis and provides fresh interpretations of social interactions. Applications are open until 15th March. First prize is three thousand euros.

As soon as possible, when the pandemic preventive measures are lifted, be delighted with “The Butterfly's Burden” mural by artist from Porto Teresa Rafael, aka RAFI die Erste, at the intersection of Rua de Vilar and the Rua de D. Pedro V. In the meantime we offer you a hint on what to expect.

Av. Dom Carlos I is halted as of this evening, at 10 pm due to the worsening of weather conditions in the seafront. Circulation restrictions will be lifted when weather conditions permit. This situation is re-assed on 10th February.

STOP and read this if you are an artist or producer with an interest to take part in the line-up opening event for Womex 2021, in Porto, at Casa da Música, between 27th and 31st October. The application deadline is 10th February. See here for further information.

Within a broader scope of the transition to the circular economy, the Municipality of Porto reaffirmed its commitment towards a “circular recovery and a resilient future”, in the beginning of the year, by signing the Circular Cities Declaration.

Take the opportunity provided by lockdown days and while strolling with your kids to keep the exercise regime on or just to beat lockdown blues, pick up some material you find in nature, gardens and parks, and head home to build yourselves the ultimate dreamcatcher. Take some cues by the Environmental Department Team of Porto City Hall and put your heart into it.

Confinement is no excuse to stop leading an active lifestyle. You can still continue your sports routines, by adjusting and adapting your lockdown schedules with the help of the challenge by the programme #Treinaemcasa. This 20-minute class will help boost your stamina while it delivers guidelines to avoid personal injuries.

The European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture Mies van der Rohe shortlisted 19 Portuguese projects, out of which five are from Porto, namely the São João de Deus neighbourhood in Porto, once a derelict place, in the eastern part of the city.

Medeia Filmes is delivering the “Quarentena Cinéfila” again, amid the second lockdown, with preventive pandemic measures keeping everything closed, but with this initiative on, it is possible to connect movie theatres and audiences. The Cinephile Quarantine resumes on 11th February with films by Bertolucci and Basquiat. In the meantime the “Raridades” special programme is ongoing.

During this second lockdown, accept the invitation by Fonoteca do Porto (Porto Audio Room) and, wile at home, get to know Italian composer Carlo Gesualdo, a sixteenth century composer, who is known for writing intensely expressive madrigals and pieces of sacred music. The Fonoteca do Porto continues to share its passion for music by according on Spotify delightful playlists that intertwine the history of music with contemporary culture.