'Denisovans, Modern Humans and Neanderthals: what we know so far'. On Tuesday 7th May, the Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) will be presenting two lectures, in English, by Pedro Horta.

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. Pedro Horta, from the University of the Algarve (Ualg), will be presenting his research into what is known so far about Denisovans, Modern Humans and Neanderthals.

The annual Amigos Spring Fair is being held on Sunday 5 May from 11:00 to 17:00h and entrance is free.
This is one of our many inter-cultural events that embrace the foreign communities living in São Brás de Alportel and its parishes, giving them the opportunity to get acquainted with local traditions and customs. There will be different international snacks on offer as well as Persian sweets, delicious cakes, jams and marmalade, German and other types of bread, aromatic oils and spices, special teas and much more for our gastronomes.

After a brief pause music returns to República 14 in Olhão. This time with a concert by the English band PROPORÍ on Saturday 27 at 9:30 p.m
Coming from the Manchester area, the band plays a contemporary folk genre with a sound very much based on a particular guitar style with a Latin/Spanish/Oriental flair. In this concert they count with the colaboration of Paulo Franco on drums.

The Vila Vita 'Fine Wine & Food Fair 2019' will take place from May 5th until May 13th, with Cookouts, Dinner Events, Wine Masterclass and Kitchen Party. Don't wait too long. Secure your Kitchen Party ticket before it's sold out!

Join us for one of our bike rides through the Algarve countryside, on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. See details below.

There is a plan for a Bike ride and BBQ lunch afterwards on Sunday 28th April, further details are on Facebook, please indicate on Facebook if you are interested or send me an email.

St Luke´s Church, Palhagueira will be holiding the following Church of England services over the Easter period: Palm Sunday Eucharist at 11.30am, Maundy Thursday at 6.30pm, Good Friday Liturgy at 11.30am and Easter Sunday Eucharist at 11.30am.

Igreja de Pereiras in Quarteira will be holding services on Palm Sunday 9.30am Eucharist, and Easter Sunday Eucharist at 9.30am.

It's Murder In The Choir, the new play by Aperitivo Performance Group, will be performed in São Brás and Moncarapacho in May and June.

How many sopranos does it take to change a lightbulb? Two. One to screw it in and the other to say - Isn’t that a little high for you?

As part of Safe Communities Portugal’s protocol with the Ministry of Internal Administration under the Local Security Contract (CLS Program), and in association with Regional Tourism Algarve and a number of other public and private entities, a series of events will be held in April in the Algarve to promote Safe Tourism.
The first of these is a seminar "Algarve, a Safe Destination", which will take place on 10th April from 15.00 to 1800 hrs, in the Auditorium of the Portimão Museum. With a key focus on communication, its aim is to promote a joint reflection on the policies, measures and actions that continue to make the region one of the safest tourist destinations in the world.