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Opening of the exhibition 'Forest: A Root Experience', exploring the theme of the forest and its roots.

Theatre show 'O Amor É Assim' in Sintra.

BAD's Lisbon Metropolitan Area regional delegation and the Cascais Municipal Council hold the 2nd Meeting of Archives of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, dedicated to sharing experiences across all types of archives and debating the policies and practices of contemporary archival science. Free upon registration.

Cinemateca screens 'Orapronobis', one of Lino Brocka's most hard-hitting political films, following an activist who returns from exile and confronts a fanatical cult. Tickets cost 3,20€, with discounts for students, over-65s and other groups.

Cinemateca screens 'Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang', a landmark of Lino Brocka's new Philippine cinema, following a boy's friendship with an outcast woman in his small town. Tickets cost 3,20€, with discounts available.

Cinemateca presents a Lino Brocka double bill, pairing 'Oca' with 'Ano Ang Kulay Ng Mukha Ng Dyios?' ('What Is the Colour of the Face of God?'). Tickets cost 3,20€, with discounts for students, over-65s and other groups.

Pianist Joana Gama returns to solo recording with Ivan Vukosavljevic's 'a mind in the heart', a cycle of eight piano pieces inspired by the Orthodox Christian ethos and a sermon by Meister Eckhart, performed in the Sexta Maior series.

Lisbon Irish Session brings the tradition of Irish sessions to Casa do Fauno: an informal musical gathering with no stage, where fiddles, concertinas, bagpipes and other traditional instruments bring jigs, reels and polkas to life. Three hours travelling through the soundscapes of Ireland, also passing through Portuguese, Galician, Scottish and Swedish tunes.

Hardcore pioneer ANGERFIST joins INVDRS in Lisbon on 23 October at LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo, with more artists to be announced.

Brazilian singer-songwriter Ava Rocha performs live at Sótão in a concert of her own music.

Sotam brings Bloco dos Apaixonados to Lisbon on 23 October at 21h at República da Música, after the show became a success in Brazil. Expect the hits fans sing on repeat plus more attractions to be announced soon.

Interpreted readings of theatrical texts, with 'Samotrácias', a cry from three women who want to emigrate, in a celebration of the theatrical text aloud.

A concert by Gli Allunati, the original-music project of Italian pianist and composer Alessio Vellotti, blending composition and improvisation in a cinematic musical narrative.

The theatre show SUPERSTAR brings to the stage a reflection on fame and stardom.

The Three in the Morning from Renascença take the stage for a live show full of humor and surprises.

A comedy show written and performed by Joa Víctor, Pedro Durão and Ricardo Maria, in which their creativity is put to the test through several moments — with a few little tunes along the way.

Cinemateca screens 'Jaguar', Lino Brocka's drama about a young mechanic who becomes chauffeur to the son of a wealthy family and slides towards crime. Tickets cost 3,20€, with discounts available.

A night of electronic beats and dancing from 10 PM to 6 AM on Friday, October 23rd.

Heith & Tarawangsawelas present Duori, a project born from remote collaboration that blends West Javanese sacred music with electronics, in a bill that also features Jardín.

A night of DJ sets at oDYSea, with Penelope, Caim, Pridi, Tiago and Nova Retra sharing the decks.

Sotam brings the hits everyone plays on repeat to República da Música in Lisbon on 23/10 at 21h as part of Bloco dos Apaixonados.

Kokeshi takes the decks for a DJ set, billed as the night's only act.