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Algarve What's On Guide

17 May"

What's On Today: Thursday 17 May 2012

AngloINFO Algarve's comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout the Algarve region with events, music, sport and more…
Featured Events
Open House Art & Craft Fair
Open House Art & Craft FairOn: 19 May 2012 At: Restaurant Fortaleza Da Luz, Praia Da Luz
Open House Art & Craft FairSaturday May 19 10:00 - 17:30An Arts & Crafts Fair with local artisans participating to raise funds for local charity: NECIAs well as many handmade arts & crafts stands, there will be live music during the day including a big band,...
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Mad Dogs and Englishmen - A Noel Coward Revue
Mad Dogs and Englishmen - A Noel Coward RevueFrom: 1 June 2012 To: 2 June 2012 At: Casa do Povo
The Angels Theatre Group PresentsMad Dogs and EnglishmenA Tribute To the Genius Of Noel CowardTo benefit the Casa do Povo - Estoi which supports the local communityTickets are 15 Euros and may be bought at Casa Do Povo, Estoi or The Joro Shop,...
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Art & Exhibitions
Paintings of Cliff Martin Tuson
Every day
An exhibition showcasing the work of the Lagos artist. Galeria Lynne Tuson, Estrada para a Barragem da Bravura, Bensafrim, Lagos. 10:00 to 22:00.
An Exhibition by Fausto Napier
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 30 March 2012 To: Saturday 30 June 2012
An exhibition of the work by one of the only photographers who covered events in the area for several generations. Municipal Museum of Archeology, Albufeira....
Music: Rock, Pop & Country
Karaoke
Every day
With over 10,000 tracks available Karaoke every night and competitions and prizes to be won at the Diamond's bar, 21:30. Tel: 289 542 952.
Live Pop Rock
Every day
Live music and karaoke every day with Irish and International musicians at Erin's Isle Irish Pub and Restaurant. Tel: 289 542 949.
Social & Community Events
Rotary Club Meeting
Every Thu
Meeting held each Thursday, 20:30 dinner, 21:30 coffee. Hotel Montechoro, Rua Alexandre O’Neill, 8200-343 Albufeira. President: Cândido Vieira Coelho.
Art & Exhibitions
Traditional Boats of the Guadiana
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Replicas of the boats that sailed the Guadiana during the past 40 years are on display at the River Museum in Guerreiros do Rio. Guerreiros do Rio, Alcoutim....
Children's Events
Mums and Tots
Every Thu
New playgroup for mums and babies held in Almancil every Thursday 10:30-12:30. Contact Fiona for further information. Tel: 919 150 412.
Pub & Café Entertainment
Quiz Night
Every Thu
Quiz night at C@SA, 19:30, every second Thursday of the month.
Social & Community Events
Line Dancing
Every Thu
Line dancing group organised by Sue Helen. Meets at Almancil Community centre every Thursday morning from 10:00.
Music: Rock, Pop & Country
Nig Ericson - keyboard and vocal entertainer
Every Thu
Live music every Thursday with Nig Ericson playing a variety of music through the decades. At Pestana Alvor Praia Hotel from 20:30-23:30.
Live Music
Every Thu
WIth Mediterranean cuisine. Buzio Restaurant, Prainha, Apt 25. 18:00. Tel: 282 458 772.
Art & Exhibitions
Pearl Exhibition
Every Thu
Reception Area, Hotel Garbe, 8365-909 Armação de Pêra. 18:00. Tel: 282 320 260. info@hotelgarbe.com
Antiques & Flea Market
Auction Warehouse
Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
British style auction house. Furniture, antiques, appliances and much more. Auction every first and third Saturday of each month. Doors open 09:00. Auction...
Art & Exhibitions
Rosário da Silva
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
A tribute to the Faro artist. Museu Municipal de Faro. Tue to Thu 10:00 until 19:00; Sat and Sun 11:30 until 18:00.
9 Reis, 9 Estudos/9 Kings, 9 Studies
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 3 March 2012 To: Sunday 17 June 2012
A sculpture exhibition by Villares Pires. Museu Municipal de Faro Largo Afonso III, 14, Faro. Tel: 289 870 829.
Exposição de Pintura/Painting Exhibition
From: Saturday 10 March 2012 To: Sunday 3 June 2012
An exhibition by artist Natalia Gromicho. Galeria Municipal TREM, Rua do Trém, 8000 Faro. Tel: 289 804 197.
Traditional Medicine in Faro District
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 31 March 2012 To: Friday 17 August 2012
A look at the history of medicine in Faro. Museu Regional do Algarve, Praça da Liberdade, n.º 2, R/C, 8000 Faro. Tel: 289 878 238.
Painting Exhibition
From: Monday 30 April 2012 To: Sunday 3 June 2012
An exhibition of work by artist Natália Gromicho. Galeria Municipal TREM, Ruas do Trem, n.º 5, 8000-304 Faro. Tel: 289 804 197.
Art & Exhibitions
Studio Bongard
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Exhibition of the artists Sylvain Bongard and Tara Esaguy Cohen featuring stoneware sculpture, nature drawings, tile paintings and more. Studio Bongard, Rua...
Social & Community Events
Fuseta Limpa 2012
From: Saturday 24 March 2012 To: Saturday 26 May 2012
Focusing on cleaning the river area. Meet at 09:00 at the headquarters of Associação Foz do Êta, next to the multipurpose room of the Junta de...
Talks & Workshops
Life In Rhythm
Every Tue, Thu
Senior activities designed to promote health. Ages 55 and above. Centro Comunitário da Fuseta. Tuesday and Thursday. 10:15.
Art & Exhibitions
Exhibition of Miniature Cars and Boats
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
An exhibition of miniature works of art. Salaõ das Colecções Búzio, Praia da Luz, Lagos. 10:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 18:00. Tel: 963 427 599.
Painting Exhibition
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri From: Monday 30 April 2012 To: Friday 25 May 2012
An exhibition of work by artist Carmelita Falé. Antigos Paços do Concelho, Praça Gil Eanes, Lagos. 09:00 to 17:00.
Dimensão Love Lagos
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Monday 7 May 2012 To: Saturday 23 June 2012
Kartell icons made by Portuguese authors who love Lagos. Free entry. Centro Cultural de Lagos (room 1), Rua Lançarote de Freitas, n.º 7, 8600-605...
Walks & Visits
Casa Fogaça
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
See how the caravels were built and what was eaten on board. Access to Casa Fogaça is through the Municipal Market on Avenida and from Rua Dr. Faria e...
Art & Exhibitions
Art Exhibition
Every day
An exhibition of the lifetime work of Marianela Vasconcelos, who sadly died last year. She was very talented and left an amazing legacy of her work in a variety...
Social & Community Events
Duplicate Bridge
Every Thu
Duplicate bridge matches held every Thursdays 13:30 at Porta Dona Maria, between Luz and Burgau. Tel: 282 799 379.
Art & Exhibitions
Paintings by Liz Allen
Every day
Open studio. Phone for times and directions. Tel: 282 955 320. art@lizallenart.com
Walks & Visits
Guided Walks
Every day
Walks with optional lunch arranged any day after calling. Tel: 282 912 593/964 541 126. Contact: Jolanda and Peter.
Art & Exhibitions
Pedro Figueiredo
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri From: Saturday 12 May 2012 To: Saturday 30 June 2012
Sculpture exhibition where the objects depict fantasty and great imagination. Auditório Municipal de Olhão. Tel 289 710 170.
Sculpture Exhibition
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri From: Saturday 12 May 2012 To: Saturday 30 June 2012
An exhibition of work by Pedro Figueiredo. Foyer do Auditório Municipal, Olhão. Tel: 289 710 170.
Sculpture Exhibition
From: Saturday 12 May 2012 To: Saturday 30 June 2012
An exhibition of work by Pedro Figueiredo. Foyer of the Auditório Municipal de Olhão, Rua Diogo de Mendonça Côrte-Real (in front of the old...
Talks & Workshops
Life In Rhythm
Every Tue, Thu
Senior activities designed to promote health. Ages 55 and above. Pavilhão “Os Olhanenses”. Tuesday and Thursday. 09:30.
Art & Exhibitions
David Bachman
Every Sun, Thu, Fri, Sat
Exhibition of paintings entirely in the tradition of ‘plein air’, in which the major part of each canvas is worked on site, enabling a palpable sense...
John Lamonby and Paula Will
Every Sun, Thu, Fri, Sat
An exhibition of the artists' works alongside a collection of handmade pottery from small independent potters across Europe. Galeria Corte-Real. 11:00-17:00...
Wonders of the West Coast
Every Sun, Thu, Fri, Sat
A collection of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, lamps and driftwood chandeliers. Galeria Côrte-Real. 11:00-17:00. Tel: 918 980 199/912 737 762....
Social & Community Events
Rotary Club Meeting
Every Thu
Meeting held each Thursday at Vila Vita Parc, Porches. 12:00-12:30 meet and greet, 12:30-13:15 meeting, followed by optional lunch, 19:30 dinner (fourth Thursday...
Art & Exhibitions
A Journey to Discover Portimão
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
This exhibition is being held at the Municipal Market. Monday to Friday from 07:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:00 and Saturday from 07:00-14:00. Tel: 282 470 700.
Sarina Van der Poel
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Exhibition by the artist showcasing her various works. Casa Manuel Teixeira Gomes, Rua Júdice Biker, 1, Portimão. Monday to Friday 10:00 to 18:30,...
One City, Two Photographers
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
An exhibition of photography by Júlio Bernardo and Francisco Oliveira of the city of Portmão. Museu de Portimão. Tue 14:30 until 18:30; Wed...
Music: Classical & Opera
Cultural Thursdays
Every Thu From: Thursday 3 May 2012 To: Thursday 17 May 2012
A concert by the students of the Conservatório de Musica de Portimão 03/05 and Música Popular Portuguesa by Barlaventinos 17/05. Casa Manuel...
Music: Rock, Pop & Country
Just John
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Live country music. Molly Malone’s Irish Bar. 22:00. john.ulrike@hotmail.com
Art & Exhibitions
Group Exhibition: "Hurt"
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
A group exhibition of art by artists living in the Algarve originally from Eastern Europe. Museu do Trajo, Rua Dr. José Dias Sancho, 61, 8150-141...
Dancing: Latin & Salsa
Ballroom Dancing
Every Thu
Museu do Trajo São Brás de Alportel, Rua Dr. José Dias Sancho 61. 19:00-20:00. Tel: 916 984 177. admin@amigos-museu-sbras.org
Music: Classical & Opera
Choir
Every Thu
Thursdays beginning at 18:30 until 20:30. São Brás Public Library. Contact Walter Sulzer tel: 289 842 774 for more information.
Social & Community Events
Yoga
Every Tue, Thu
Yoga classes in English organised by the Amigos do Museu de São Brás de Alportel. Held weekly on Tuesdays 16:00-17:30 and Thursday 11:00-12:30. Contact...
Charity Event
Every Thu
To raise money for the São Brás Bombeiros, there will be a quiz on the first Thursday of every month. All proceeds will go to the bombeiros. Organised...
Ballroom Dancing Classes
Every Thu
Museu do Trajo São Brás de Alportel, Rua Dr. José Dias Sancho, Nº. 61. 19:00-20:00. Tel: 916 984 177.
Choir Rehearsals
Every Thu
The Amigos do Museo choir practive at São Brás Public Library, R Dr. Vitorino Passos Pinto, n.º 18. 18:30-20:30. Tel: Walter Sulzer 289 842 774....
Music: World, Folk & Fado
Fado
Every Thu, Sat
Grand-Café and Restaurant O Cais, Rua José Esteváo 2. 21:30. Tel: 282 448 098. info@ocais.net
Social & Community Events
Rotary Club Meeting
Every Thu
Meeting held each Thursday. Contacts: Fernando Cesar da Gama Gião. Tel: 967 821 334.
Art & Exhibitions
Triptico
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Paintings by Jason Berger, Zé Ventura and Miguel Andrade. Municipal Museum, Palácio da Galeria, Calçada da Galeria. 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:30....
Contemporary Art Collection of Portugal Telecom
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday 10 May 2012 To: Saturday 1 September 2012
An exhibition of 160 pieces, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs from PT Telecom. Tavira Municipal Museum, Galeria Palace, Tavira....
Events & Festivals
Seafood Festival
From: Saturday 12 May 2012 To: Sunday 27 May 2012
The 9th edition of the Seafood Festival arrives with local restaurants being in the spotlight. Tel: 281 320 5000.
Pub & Café Entertainment
Jamming Session
Every Thu
Bring along your musical instrument and take part. Quinta Fonte do Bispo. 18:30-22:00. Tel: 281 971 484. info@qtfontebispo.com
Social & Community Events
Individual Bridge Match
Every Thu
Individual bridge match to be held at Tavira Gardens. Every Thursday from 14:00. Tel: 289 794 738.
Walks & Visits
Thematic Walks
Every day
Make an appointment to walk through the city of Tavira. Themes include "Medieval", "Time of the Discoveries", "Barroque",...
Art & Exhibitions
Henry, the Infante Who Changed the World
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Become familiar with the son of King João I and D. Filipa de Lencastre and the dynamics he brought to his time and to the present. €2. Sagres...
International Day of Monuments and Sites: Fortaleza de Sagres
From: Wednesday 18 April 2012 To: Friday 18 May 2012
An exhibition entitled "Do Mar Aberto ao Mar Internum - A Olaria da praia do Martinhal" will be available as part of DIMS 2012. Fortaleza de Sagres,...
Local Algarve markets taking place today
Alcoutim (website)
Mercado Vaqueiros
Every Thu
Fresh vegetables, fruit, clothing, textiles, shoes and household items. At Vaqueiros every second Thursday of the month from 09:00-14:00.
Alte (website)
Alte Market
Every Thu
General market at Largo Jose Cavaco Vieira every third Thursday of each month 08:00-14:00.
Boliqueime
Boliqueime Gipsy Market
Every Thu
Gipsy market at Boliqueime. Last Thursday of the each month 08:00-14:00.
Loulé (website)
Daily Market
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Every morning in the Arabian style market hall on Praça da República.
Monchique (website)
Fuzeta
Every Thu
Gipsy market next to the Fuzeta Camping park. First Thursday of every month 08:00-13:00.
Silves (website)
Azilheira Market
Every Thu
General market close to the urban centre held on the first Thursday of every month 08:00-13:00.
Vila do Bispo (website)
Market
Every day
Market selling handicraft items made of wicker, wood and ceramics, as well as household and dry goods. In the market square on the first Thursday of each month 08:00-13:00.
Budens
Every day
Fresh vegetables, fruit, clothing, textiles, shoes and household items on sale in Budens. First Tuesday of each month 09:00-14:00.
Market
Every day
Market featuring fruits, vegetables, fish and other food products. In the market building behind the Café Zig Zag, Vila do Bispo. 09:00-13:00.
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