II VilaNova Chamber Music Festival in Monchique 2023

II VILANOVA CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL IN MONCHIQUE 2023The II VilaNova Chamber Music Festival will take place in Monchique on November 3, 4, and 5, 2023, at the Main Church - Igreja Matriz, with free admission. This event brings together classical music enthusiasts, both performers and listeners.

Blues Concert at Herdade da Corte - Oct 21st

BLUES CONCERT AT HERDADE DA CORTE - OCT 21STIt is always very good to welcome, our great friend Mingo Balaguer, the best harmonica in Spain, whom this time, will surprise us with his guest and longtime friend, Big Mama Montse.

If the shoe fits…..!

CinderellaAs children head back to school, The Algarveans theatre group are already working on their next production. Last year’s typical British pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, proved so popular with audiences that the English speaking thespians are returning with another family-friendly show. The Algarveans are excited (Oh no they’re not - Oh yes they are!) to perform  Cinderella, written by Alan Frayn and directed by Tracey Christiansen.

Lady In Red - Galeria De Arte opens a brand new gallery

LADY IN RED - GALERIA DE ARTE OPENS A BRAND NEW GALLERYToday marks the opening of the brand-new Lady In Red - Galeria De Arte, in Portimão, with an inauguratin event from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

BLiP EXPO 2023 - Making Life Better, Oct 14th & 15th

BLIP EXPO 2023 - MAKING LIFE BETTER, OCT 14TH & 15THafpop, organisers of BLiP since 2001, say that this Lifestyle event is for everyone and not just their 10,000 Members.  If you have interests in Portugal, whatever your nationality, then BLiP has been created with the aim of Making your Life Better.  No other exhibition brings together the exhibitor and visitor in a face-to-face situation, without distraction and without obligation, under one roof, in an informal yet professional ambience. 

Autumn’s Wine Experience “Understanding Portuguese Wines”  - Oct 7th

AUTUMN’S WINE EXPERIENCE “UNDERSTANDING PORTUGUESE WINES”  - OCT 7THEnjoy a great afternoon of wine tasting and wine knowledge at the Workshop & Wine Tasting Paring with Portuguese Cheeses and Black Pork cold cuts

The event will take place on Saturday, October 7th at 4.00pm, at Herdade da Corte.

Captivating Art Exhibition by Karen Wride Unveiled in the Picturesque Rio Formosa National Park

CAPTIVATING ART EXHIBITION BY KAREN WRIDE UNVEILED IN THE PICTURESQUE RIO FORMOSA NATIONAL PARKDistinguished artist Karen Wride is set to enchant art enthusiasts with a breathtaking exhibition of her thought-provoking landscape and figurative oil paintings. Nestled within the exquisite Hotel Vila Gale Albacora, this extraordinary event will take place amidst the natural splendor of the Rio Formosa National Park.

From the Museum to the Territory – A Journey through the Archaeology of Serpa (Baixo Alentejo, Portugal)

FROM THE MUSEUM TO THE TERRITORY – A JOURNEY THROUGH THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF SERPA (BAIXO ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL)On Tuesday 3rd October, the Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) resumes its programme of monthly lectures. It will be presenting two lectures, in English, by archaeologist Miguel Serra. The first lecture will be at 2.30pm at the Museu do Traje in São Bras, the second lecture will be at 6pm at the Convento de São José in Lagoa.