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When it comes to presenting your company, you only have one chance to make the best first impression. So whether it’s your website, a sign, branding, advertising or your company brochure make sure it’s your company that attracts the new client first.

Designworks offer efficient design services, solid design solutions and targerted strategies. If you’d like to stand out, call 917 203 850.

design@suzisteinhofel.com www.designworks.com.pt

Silvio Porzionato

ArtCatto 289 419 447 info@artcatto.com artcatto.com

RANKIN

In The Pink

Praça da República 69-75

8100-270 Loulé 289 462 320 info@in-the-pink.com in-the-pink.com

Open Tuesday to Friday 11:00–19:00, Saturday 10:00–14:00

Rankin, above, in an exhibition that demonstrates his fascination with life and death, and the real vs unreal.

Maria Jo O Gomes

Museu do Traje

São Brás

914 843 784 palmasdouradas@gmail.com

July and August

Tom S De Castro Neves

Gama Rama Gallery

Rua do Prior 13, Faro

Open Tuesday to Saturday 11:00–18:00 961 371 891

Artist and architect from Lisbon, Neves focuses on the naked body, exploring perspectives on sensuality, sexuality and emotion, and celebrates Pride.

A special exhibition that creates a bridge between the past and the present, mixing the ancient practice of weaving with palms with modern art through abstract handmade sculptures.

GINA DALE

R. Manuel Teixeira Gomes

Almancil 8135-016 thedales@sapo.pt

View by appointment only 916 939 878

Free to Wander, multi-textures. 50-50cm Call to make an appointment to visit this delightful collection.

Opens 14 July Conrad Algarve Quinta do Lago

La Consapevole Fierezza, oil on canvas, 190x190cm

The dazzling new group exhibition includes paintings by Erika Toliusis and wood sculptures by Lucas Hamann.

JUAN GALAN

Côrte-Real Gallery

Paderne 961 528 679 algarvegallery@gmail.com corterealarte.com

Open Thursday to Sunday, 11:30–16:30

A bunch of the best. Flores Bonitas, 125x125cm

IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE EMAIL susi@rogol-goodkind.com

PIA MRŠEK & SOPHIA VIGNE WELSH

Galeria Augustine, Rua Leite de Vasconcelos, 3A 1150-303 Lisbon, 910 771 918 ba@galeria-augustine.com, galeria-augustine.com

Open Tuesday–Friday: 10:00–18:00;

Saturday: 14:00–19:00, Open 15 July

A dynamic exploration of colour and form, a testament to the power of abstraction. Here, Sophie’s Back Stroke 2022, acrylic, oil pastel and Sakura paint stick on stretched canvas, 100x120cm

República 14, Olhão

Reservas@re-criativarepublica14.pt Email for ticket prices, and to book.

8 July, 21:00

Bela Gisela – Rock ‘n’ Roll is alive – with some of the most experienced players in Portugal playing original music from their second album produced by Steve Lyon, sound engineer who worked with Depeche Mode and The Cure, among others.

15 July, 21:00

LST with Sofia Vitória: The Lisbon String Trio presents Canções Concretas e Outras Histórias, with José Peixoto, guitar and Carlos Barretto, double bass. They are joined by Catalan musician Marc Planells, lutes, sitar and percussion, and guest Sofia Vitória, vocals.

22 July, 21:00

Nani Medeiros in a tribute concert to renowned Brazilian singer Gal Costa, applauded by Rolling Stone magazine, and Time magazine.

29 July, 21:00

Orca could fit into both 25 April and 14 February playlists. Based on the songs by Leonor Cabrita, Orca is made of Love and Resistance, which, more than being the central theme of the songs, is a collective construction modus operandi.

The Colour Red Photographic Show

Algarve Photographers Group

Museu do Traje, São Brás

Opening night

28 July, 19:00

966 329 073

The newest works submitted by members. Vote for your choice of winning image. Finger food, bar available.

Festival Med

festivalmed.cm-loule.pt, ends 2 July

The final two days of the much-loved Loulé event, which delivered 90 talents from across the world. Absolutely worth catching those amazing performances.

IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE EMAIL susi@rogol-goodkind.com

The Monthly Must

2 July, Farmers’ Market in Quinta Shopping, 10:00–13:00

Music

LOTA COOL MARKET

Portimão waterfront lotacoolmarket@gmail.com teiadimpulsos.pt/

5-9 July, 18:00

After a memorable eCOOLogical vibe in 2022, the 8th edition of the event intends to raise the bar, extending it for another day and expanding into the surrounding area. Alongside handicrafts, design and regional producers, the Lota COOL Market once again has a large space for gastronomy with the most original foodtrucks.

Piano Concert Festival

Teatro das Figuras, Faro teatrodasfiguras.pt

7 and 8 July, 19:00

To book tickets online: teatrodasfiguras.bol.pt

Tickets are €10

After an action-packed week in which young talents are offered the opportunity to perform as soloists, and with the Orquestra do Algarve, there are two concerts that bring this ambitious gala event to a close.

NEW ORLEANS

JAZZ BAND

Amigos do Museu

Museu do Traje

São Brás

16 July, 17:00

Tickets €12 (€10 for Amigos)

Great music, great atmosphere, and a great place to make new friends.

HOTEL VILA

GAL É , LAGOS

22 July, 21:30

A Tribute to Queen that includes Bohemian Rhapsody. The July concerts promise the same experience, with local musicians and thousands of candles. Feet will be stomping, and arms waving.

Candlelight Concerts

Tickets €15–€35 from feverup.com

Hilton, Vilamoura, 21 July, 19.30 and 21:00 Classics of rock, a programme which includes music from David Bowie, Pink Floyd, The Stones and more.

Experiences

Learning New Skills

Centro De Artes E Ofícios

R. Dr. Victorino J. Rodrigues

Passos Pinto 3

8150-149 São Brás

289 840 210

It’s always worth checking out the events at the town’s Centre of Arts – there are painting and drawing classes, ceramics sessions, and lots on offer for the youngsters.

Festa De Serra

Recinto da Escola EB 2 3 Poeta

Bernardo de Passos

São Brás

27-30 July

There’s something on every day and well into the night, with stage performances, demonstrations by local artisans, things to buy and lots of special local tastes in this festival of colours, sounds and flavours

Alentejo Wine Tour

24-27 July, 964 210 475 winetraveler.livinhos.com/ alentejo-wine-tour/ Four-days/three nights private tour for six guests to explore the local culture and wines of Alentejo. The tour includes accommodation with breakfast, transfers, three winery visits with tastings, two lunches at wineries, one jeep tour on a vineyard, a Vasco da Gama mansion visit, Évora guided tour, and the opportunity to make your own wine. Tour guide is Lívia Mokri, the Algarve PLUS sommelier.

Guided Walking Tours Of Olh O With L Via

Every Saturday, 09:00, tour lasts two hours, English language. Meet at the Music Template in Jardim Pescador Olhanense 964 210 475 €25pp, plus entrance fees liviagemalgarve.com/olhaowalking-tour/

Please wear flat shoes as the cobbles are uneven and a bit slippery. There are some stairs involved to access the main church. Dogs and pets are denied access to the monuments.

Pinetrees riding birthday

Corgo da Zorra,, 8135-160 Almancil

289 394 369 bevpinetrees@gmail.com, pinetrees.pt

29 July, 16:00

Expect the popular Horse and Hound competition where dogs, horses and partners make a team to ride their respective course against the clock and collect a rosette from sponsors Sandy Blue, the Villa Rental Specialists. This fund-raising event, which will include a raffle, will benefit the Bombeiros Voluntários (the voluntary fire brigade), and the funds will be managed by Association Alerta and the São Francisco dogs home in Loulé. Stewart Lindsey will be serving up hot dogs and nosebag food, and drinks will be available. At the end of the afternoon there will be birthday cake. For more info and if you fancy competing, email Bev.

Casa Vida Qigong

Group classes at Casa Vida, near Loulé +44 7941264621 moorwellbeing@gmail.com moorwellbeing.com/qigong-free-flow

Tuesdays and Fridays 09:30

Not exercised for a long time? Feeling the need to get back into it? There’s a kinder way to ease your body back and rekindle your energy and purpose. Qigong, pronounced ‘Chee Gung’, promotes vital energy, strength and flexibility. Gentle exercises combine slow, considered movements, with meditation and breathing. It’s proven to reduce stress, depression and anxiety, induce sleep, boost the immune system, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels and lessen chances of heart disease. Time to get started.

Loul Criativo Workshops

289 400 829 loulecriativo@cm-loule.pt loulecriato.pt

Loulé Criativo promotes the revitalization of cultural heritage, traditional handicraft, art and design. Visit the website for dates and details – there’s so much more than we have room to list! These two new ones promise to fascinate: COOKING

Cataplana With Vitor Veloso

By Appointment. Loulé

Partner: Restaurante Aurora by Vitor Veloso

To register: aurora.restaurant. info@gmail.com

From Sea To Fishing Experience Quarteira Fishing Dock

12 July, To register: loulecriativo@cm-loule.pt

The programme includes a visit to the fishing dock; demonstration of the various fishing arts; demonstration of the sale of fish at the lota and a session on how to repair fishing nets (like in the old days).