Oktoberfest at Vila Vita Biergarten
The Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches will be holding its annual Oktoberfest celebrations between September 28 and October 2. The authentic Munich-style beer garden is located just off the EN125
History lesson with a difference
Art, gastronomy and history will come together during a culinary demonstration by artist Jorge Rocha at Villa Romana de Milreu, Estoi, on June 15 at 6pm. The event, which falls
Midsummer dinner
The recently-formed group FLIC (Funds for Local Identified Causes) is holding its second event in aid of charity. It will be a ‘Midsummer Dinner’ followed by dancing on the terrace
La Piazza fun
A fundraising evening at La Piazza Restaurant in Santa Bárbara de Nexe is taking place on Saturday, June 1. The evening will consist of a two-course meal (there will be
Bowls Algarve
Well – contrary to anticipation, it happened! Week 9 of the 2012/13 Inter Club Winter League took place on the due date and in fantastic weather. In detail: Top of
It’s panto time – oh yes it is!
The Algarveans theatre group is presenting Robinson Crusoe as their Pantomime extravaganza in February 2013. For this production, they are returning to the Lagos Cultural Centre. Jenny Grainer from the
North-American Richard Zenith wins Pessoa Award 2012
The North-American writer, translator and literary critic Richard Zenith is the 2012 winner of the Pessoa Award, being considered one of the most reputed translators of Portuguese literature into English
Tavira bar tops Algarve Poppy Appeal
The staff and regulars of the Riverside Bar in Tavira were delighted to learn that they had collected the most of any establishment in the Algarve in this year’s Poppy
Lagoa international school carol service
The traditional Christmas Carol Service by the International School of the Algarve was held at Lagoa Church on December 14 and was hailed a “great success”. The school community (pupils,
Free chiropractic adjustment
Centro Quiroprático de Portimão is holding its annual charity drive today (December 21). Every year, in appreciation of the community where he lives and works, Dr. Helder Prazeres DC offers


