Agenda

The School Libraries Network of the Municipality of Esposende, which includes the Municipal Library Manuel de Boaventura, in partnership with educational establishments from various municipal groups, will be organizing the "Catraia de Livros - Reading Week". The theme will be "Living Freedom".

You can find the complete program here.

Chamber Music Cycle

String Quartet of the Atlantic Coast Orchestra

The chamber music cycle of the Atlantic Coast Orchestra has been developed under the theme "PORTUGAL and the WORLD: Encounter of Cultures in Classical Music" throughout the year 2024. Curated by conductor Luis Miguel Clemente, the cycle proposes the exploration of different sounds from various national and international composers. This concert presents works from the 19th to the 21st century by composers Shostakovich, Anne Vitorino de Almeida, and Puccini, performed by the string quartet of the Atlantic Coast Orchestra.

Artistic Director: Luis Miguel Clemente

Co-production: Esposende Municipality and Atlantic Coast Orchestra

The Atlantic Coast Orchestra is an artistic structure financed by the Portuguese Republic - Culture and DGArtes

Support: Antena 2 | Fonte Boa and Rio Tinto United Parishes | Fonte Boa Parish

The discovery of the world around us is only possible through observation!

Propedal Esposende & Carlos Rio, nature and wildlife photographer, naturalist, and environmentalist, will be hosting an activity for families, offering a different way to observe nature. In this particular case, it's about getting to know some places better and the wild birds that inhabit them.

Pedal, observe, and share to preserve.

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The Municipality of Esposende, in partnership with the Institute for Employment and Vocational Training (IEFP) and with the collaboration of the Parish Council of Forjães, will promote another training action "Crafts: Art of Reed".

Intended for Employed and Unemployed Individuals, this training will take place at the Interpretative Center of Reed, in Forjães, between May 2nd and June 23rd, in the post-labor period, on Thursdays, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and on Saturdays, every fifteen days, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

It is worth mentioning that, on March 12th, a decree (2569/2024) was published in the Official Gazette II Series, approving the registration of the traditional production "Reed from Forjães - Esposende" in the National Register of Certified Traditional Artisan Productions.

Comedians

Rúben Branco, Tomás Matos, and Mariana Rosária + Guests and Open Mics

Synopsis

Esposende Comedy Sessions has started a new season in 2024 and will have four shows at the Municipal Auditorium of Esposende between April and August.

With the premiere of a new format, nights of humor with unlikely hosts, established comedians, and new talents are back in Esposende.

The next show is on May 16th and will feature performances by Rúben Branco, Tomás Matos, Mariana Rosária, as well as open mics and guests.

Presentation

• Rúben Branco, with over 130,000 subscribers on Youtube and 200,000 across all his social networks, is one of the most prominent names in National Humor, having performed in sold-out theaters throughout the country, such as Teatro Sá da Bandeira, Lisboa Comedy Club, and Cinema São Jorge, and with several TV appearances, including the program 5 Para a Meia Noite, Levanta-te e Ri, or Betclic Mano a Mano, where he was the MC.
• Tomás Matos, one of the smallest promises from the north of the country, is a young stand-up comedian who has performed on numerous national and even international stages, as he has performed in the Algarve for 3 drunken Englishmen, and that counts. In the last 5 years, he has been a regular presence in the circuit of bars and comedy clubs in Porto, and all this without any podcast or project worth mentioning.
• Mariana Rosária, a true Portuense, started her career in comedy by writing humorous columns and sketches. Last year, she decided to venture into stand-up comedy and is already a regular presence in the circuit of northern comedy clubs. With a very unique style, frankness in tone, and a touch of slang on the tip of her tongue, she brings to the stage a contemporary and irreverent humor.

Access Conditions

• Age Rating: 16+
• General Ticket: €10

Points of Sale

• Online ticket office of Esposende 2000
• Counter at Piscinas Foz do Cávado

By Vitor Machado

In a fusion between contemporary art and the ancient tradition of the Camino de Santiago, the exhibition "Echoes of the Camino de Santiago" is born.

The exhibition "Echoes of the Camino de Santiago" celebrates the cultural and spiritual richness of the ancient tradition of this pilgrimage, presenting works that embody the essence of the journey towards the city of Santiago de Compostela.

The centerpiece of this exhibition is the sculptures that convey the various moments and emotions experienced along the Camino. The main material used is pebbles, collected from the coast of Esposende, which overlap with the Jacobean routes. These are combined with metallic elements, often from reused objects, in an allusion to the items found along the pilgrims' trajectory.

Each sculpture is a visual narrative in itself, telling stories of determination, faith, and discovery. The pebbles, the result of erosion, represent the passage of time and the journey undertaken by the pilgrims. The metallic elements, with distinct shapes and varied textures, symbolize the challenges overcome and the bonds created among the walkers.

As visitors navigate the exhibition, they are invited to immerse themselves in the unique atmosphere of the Camino de Santiago. Each artwork prompts reflections on their own personal journey. Despite being static, the sculptures seem to pulsate with the energy of the pilgrims who inspired them.