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An informal conversation with the winner and jury of the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2026, an opportunity to meet the laureate.

Screening of Martin Scorsese's 'The Last Waltz'.

Screening of two films: 'Spin Cycle' by Aarin Burch and 'The Watermelon Woman' by Cheryl Dunye, exploring queer black identity and desire.

A tribute to musician and activist Julius Eastman through a constellation of cinematic, choreographic and sound expressions.

A compilation of short films exploring queer themes, including 'kiss kiss bang bang', 'Sister of Mine', 'For Those Who Love, Leave, and Love Again', 'Larmes Crocodile' and 'Sunday Lunch'.

An eight-week online MBSR mindfulness course with Mário Rodrigues, including weekly sessions, a silent practice day and supporting materials to train present-moment attention and reduce stress. It is open to anyone, with or without meditation experience, for €160.

A hybrid documentary based on Lynn Crosbie's memoirs, exploring loss and love through pop culture and art.

A coming-of-age drama about a teenager on a cycling trip along the Danube, whose encounter with a boy changes everything.

A screening in the Scorsese cycle devoted to the film ‘Hugo’, with general admission at €3.20 and discounts for students, young people, over-65s and other audiences.

A screening in the Scorsese cycle of the documentary ‘George Harrison: Living in the Material World’ about the life and work of the former Beatle. General admission €3.20, with the usual discounts.

Noa, a 48-year-old trans Roma woman, tries to rebuild her life and regain custody of her children after a 10-year prison sentence, facing eviction and precarity with the help of solidarity, friendship, art, and humor.

Queer Lisboa presents L"Homme Blessé, with tickets at €3.20 and discounts for students, seniors, and other audiences.

London, a young adult with a disability who works in a fetish club, must choose between medical diagnoses that could define his identity and the stubborn independence he has fought to achieve.

Intensive rock n' roll course at Academia Danças do Mundo on September 22, 2026.

Agnès Varda (1928-2019), realizadora belga que fez carreira no cinema francês, é celebrada este verão com uma grande retrospetiva, a maior até hoje em Portugal, no Cinema Nimas. O programa inclui 36 filmes, entre longas e curtas-metragens, ficção e documentário. A cineasta, mulher de grande curiosidade e liberdade, uma

Cine Society returns to Lisbon for a new season of outdoor cinema, screening recent Oscar winners such as Pecadores.

Black Cat Cinema returns with outdoor film screenings, featuring contemporary, cult and classic films at various locations across the city from May 13 to October 18, with musical programming and food offerings.

GOA - Contos em Viagem is a new creation by Teatro Meridional built from tales, poetry and novel excerpts written at different moments in the history of Goa, Damão and Diu. The show honours the Indo-Portuguese communities living in Portugal and brings to the stage a heritage many Portuguese people have crossed without knowing.

This conference cycle explores the religious practices of the Saloia region, deeply rooted in Marian devotion, such as the cult of Nossa Senhora do Cabo. Participants will learn about the festivities that shape the local identity.

A playful workshop that invites participants to look at MAAT's collection in a creative way and turn the visit into an aMAATzing experience.

A series of workshops and information sessions on professional development topics for Cascais residents, with a monthly updated program. Registration via website.

Exhibition and conference cycle on the work of Maria de Sousa, celebrating 60 years of her pioneering scientific discovery in Immunology, with conferences on May 18 and 27 and June 19.

After visiting the museum, participants take a quiz and then build small lighthouses using recycled materials. Activity for children aged 6–12 and senior groups.