Out of doors

The National Theatre São João (TNSJ), takes to the stage the performance "Castro", directed by Nuno Cardoso, on 20th August, at 9pm. The performance will be on show till 12th September, in different timetables and encompassing all the necessary measures to fully include all types of audiences, namely Portuguese Sign Language, audio description and English subtitles. There will also be an after show talk, on 30th August. All pandemic preventive measures are in place, in compliance with the DGS.

The municipal network for Environmental Education in Porto invites for an evening with bats on 21st August, at 8.30pm, at the Centro de Educação Ambiental do Núcleo Rural, in the City Park. This session is devoted to get to know this night creature and dispel myths about this nocturnal flying mammal. Bat tourism is essential as it helps preserve bat's habitat and raise awareness on the important role these mammals play in ecosystems as pollinators, insectivores and frugivores.

Ágora and the Portoalities Blog feature guided tours to must-see streets and neighbourhoods in the Invicta. This Sunday, 23rd August set yourself to know more about Rua de Passos Manuel, namely the politician and statesman Passos Manuel. The journey starts at 10am.

The Municipal Theatre of Porto provides subscriptions for six dance performances for the 2020/2021 Season by renowned national and international dancers, namely Marlene Monteiro Freitas and Jérôme Bel. The Assinatura 6 (Subscrition 6) costs 40 euros and it can be purchased at the ticket office of Theatre Rivoli and Theatre Campo Alegre (after reopening, as they are currently closed for holidays) or at the BOL till 25th september.

Following all the preventive pandemic measures, Porto will honour St Bartholomew, the Patron Saint of great miracles with a small scale paper parade, on 23rd August, to mark this tradition in Foz do Douro.

This coming weekend, fun and joy are all around the city's streets in Porto. Know that board games of all sorts and street animation make up for an amazing outing with friends and family. Enjoy!

You have until this coming Sunday, 16th August to visit both exhibitions that are currently on display at Porto Municipal Gallery. The exhibits "Máscaras (Masks)" and "Apesar de não estar, estou muito", explore different art creations and offer something for the curious visitor.

The Water Pavilion offers one free tickets for children up to 12 years old, when purchasing another adult ticket. This offer is valid for Thursdays and Fridays. Children under four years of age are always granted free entry, as usual.

Sample the best of Porto Municipal Theatre as this August dance shows will give you a hint of what's to come. Before the season official launch on 8th September, the Municipal Theatre of Porto provides subscriptions for six dance performances by renowned national and international dancers, namely Marlene Monteiro Freitas and Jérôme Bel.

Porto Planetarium - Living Science Centre offers out of this world experiences this August, with six types of different immersive experiences, from Tuesdays to Sunday. Sessions kick off at 4pm up to 26 people at a time. The Planetarium is closed on Mondays.