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There is a special place in Porto that will crack open your attention: the refurbished Ferreira da Silva Laboratory at the Natural History and Science Museum of the University of Porto (MHNC-UP) opened doors on 6th April. There, you’ll find dozens of objects used by Ferreira da Silva, a famous Portuguese chemist and University teacher, who is said to be the father of forensic toxicology in our country.

The project Infante, in Ribeira won Silver at the MUSE Design Awards 2021, in the Category Architectural Design and the sub-Category Renovation. The Studio Meireles Arquitectos rehabilitated the Infante building and cultivated the city with a project that stands out to the world.

Porto For Talent municipal strategy is enhanced by the EU in its project to highlight the Actions of the 14 Partnerships of the Urban Agenda, as regards Covid-19 impact on employment and competencies and the cities’ response.

There are several reasons why theatre has been around for so long and one of them is certainly seeing the world from other perspectives. Such is the case of the performance “Os Três Irmãos”, by Victor Hugo Pontes and an original text by Gonçalo M. Tavares.

The first trees of the programme "Se tem um jardim, temos uma árvore para si" [“If you have a garden, we have a tree for you”, free translation] by Porto City Hall have already been distributed. The Municipality of Porto has circa three thousand trees to offer to residents in Porto or to institutions with private gardens and yards within the city of Porto. Since the start of the campaign, in the end of March until the 12th April, 482 applications were submitted and 1405 trees were allocated.

Fantasporto finds its fans from 26th April to 2nd May, in compliance with all health guidelines in place. The starting film is “Death in Venice”, a film by Luchino Visconti, from the work by Thomas Mann, on show at the Hard Club.

The 7th edition of the Adapted Swimming Tournament takes to the pool of Campanhã, in Porto, welcoming 35 men athletes and 29 women athletes, representing eight national teams. The start of the competition is set for 3. 30 pm this Saturday.

Following months with Porta-Jazz concerts taking to the digital platforms, tomorrow, 24th April marks the comeback of morning concerts with Porta-Jazz at the Quintal (aka yard). This concert is a delivery driver of enjoyment as we all emerge from lockdown. Around 11 am, pianist Clara Lacerda and bassist Romeu Tristão go live and tell all about their newest work produced during confinement.

We are sure these will be firm favourite weekends in the Invicta just before Porto Book Fair. Today, 23 April marks World Book Day with a hint on what to expect between 16 July and 22 August under the Warm Up cycle that will take to the Gardens of Palácio de Cristal and Casa Tait. This programming happens in the run-up of Porto Book Fair and resumes cultural activities in Porto, through word and music. The agenda includes festivals and activities that were postponed due to the pandemic.

Porto Finn Gold Cup 2021 gathers 80 sailors of the World Olympic Sailing Classes Championship. Besides granting the title of Finn World Champion, the race that will take to the beaches of Porto, Matosinhos and Vila Nova de Gaia, will also assign the last places to the Olympics in Tokyo, from 5 to 12 May.