Algarve Orchestra in Albufeira and Lagos
Algarve Orchestra will be staging two concerts this weekend, the first in Albufeira tonight (Friday) and the other in Lagos tomorrow, both starting at 9.30pm. Conducted by Cesário Costa, the
Bird watching returns to Sagres
Bird watchers from around the world are expected to flock to Sagres later this year for the third annual Bird Watching Festival, taking placing between September 30 and October 7.
A bit of magic in the old people’s home
Tim Gomes and his wife Elizabeth from Circo Pequeno performed a special show for the residents at the old people’s home in Alcantarilha on May 3. All but two of
Uniting harmonies in Lagoa
Lagoa is hosting the 14th Choir Week (Semana Coral de Lagoa) from May 6 to 13 in the council. Organised by Lagoa Câmara and Ideias do Levante, the cultural association
Poor old uncle George
The spring production by the Algarveans Experimental Theatre Group is well under way and cast, set builders, painters and costume makers are all hard at work. Dear Old Uncle George,
West meets east for charity concert
A classical music performance by the Ten Hagen String Quartet is taking place on May 22 in the hall of the Casa da Cultura Islâmica e Mediterrânica in Silves. The concert
Get social!
Amigos of São Brás Museum continue to attract new members, with more than 30 groups meeting regularly and the programme of activities constantly expanding. Performance groups are particularly successful with
West End meets Lagos
REVIEW BY SIMONE AND PETER HEAD On April 27, I was extremely fortunate to witness the spectacular dance show by the Associação de Dança de Lagos (ADL) at the Cultural
New nature tourism attraction for Algarve
Dragonflies and damselflies promise to be the Algarve’s new nature tourism attraction, with a total of 52 different species found in the region alone. Nuno Loureiro, a professor at the
East Algarve fashion event raises €500 for Madrugada
A fashion show organised by the Algarve History Association on April 25 at Pedras da Rainha in Tavira raised €500 for the Madrugada charity, which provides support for people affected

