Perdigões ditched enclosure: monumentality and ceremonial practices in a Neolithic and Chalcolithic aggregation centre. On Tuesday 7^th November, the Algarve Archaeological Association (AAA) will be presenting two lectures, in English, by archaeologist António Valera. The first lecture will be at 2.30pm at the Museu do Traje in São Bras de Alportel, the second lecture will be at 6pm at the Convento de São José in Lagoa.

As the cast of THE ALGARVEANS drama group rehearse their November production of CINDERELLA, the crew are hard at work behind the scenes preparing this year’s pantomime. In case you’ve ever wondered what goes into a production, here is an explanation given by Jenni Bekker - an experienced stage manager.

Truffle Week takes place from 28th October to 1st November at Vila Vita Parc. On 29th October, Vila Vita Parc will host a four-hand dinner with chef João Viegas from the restaurant Atlântico and guest chef Vincent Guimerà from L'Antic Molí* in Tarragona, Spain, an unmissable dining experience featuring the truffle, one of the most popular ingredients of all time.

The 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.

It 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.

As 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.

Today 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.

afpop, 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.