Whats on this week…

Markets

Saturday 26 – Loulé (Rua da Nossa Senhora da Piedade, opposite St. António convent) • Azinhal (Loulé. Next to primary school) • São Brás de Alportel (Rua Boaventura Passos) • Tunes

Sunday 27 – Pereiro (opposite Alcoutim church) • Rogil (near Alzejur Junta de Freguesia) • Santa Catarina (Rua 1 de Maio in Tavira) • Almancil (next to C+S school)

Monday 28 – Odeáxere (Largo do Moinho)• São Bartolomeu de Messines

Wednesday 30 – Quarteira (next to Jardim Filipe Jonas)

Fairs

Saturday 26, Sunday 27 – Organic fruit fair at Quinta dos Aromas in Tavira. Call Luísa Candeias on 967 021 504

Saturday 26 – Collectors’ fair at Lagos Cultural Centre from 2pm.

Monday 28 – São Pedro fair at Parque de Feiras e Mercados in São Marcos da Serra from 8am.Call 282 361 119.

Car boot sales

Saturday 26 – monte Gordo (Vila Real de Santo António. Av. Infante D. Henrique)

Sunday 27 – Lagoa (FATACIL) • Barão de S. João (Rua da Mata Cultural Centre) • Monchique (Rua D. Francisco Gomes de Avelar) • Olhão (opposite fishing dock)

Meetings

Saturday 25 – International day against drugs – activities for children and teenagers between 12 and 16to alert them of the dangers of drugs on Quarteira beach from 9am. Call 289 415 557.

Sunday 26 –Over 50’s (IF) club meet at Jardim das Dunas Health Club, Meia Praia for buffet. 12 euros. Call Eileen on 282 799 111.

Saturday 25, Sunday 26 and Monday 27 – Native American Peace Celebration at Quinta da Calma. Share wisdom, simplicity and humour with their common rituals, talks, dance and music. Call Luckshmi on 289 393 741.

Wednesday 30 – Over 50’s (IF) club meet at Montes de Carvoeiro Slam Bar for Quiz night and Prize Bingo from 9pm in aid of APAA. Call Eileen on 282 799 111.

Music

Friday 25 – Algarve Orchestra at Faro Algarve University from 10pm as part of the 28th Algarve International Music Festival. Call 289 800 400.

Friday 25 – Summer Jazz featuring the Jazzmin Trio from 8pm at the Bon Bon Restaurant in Sesmarias, Lagoa. Call 282 341 496.

Friday 25 – Laiert and Vilama Quarteto (Brasilian Samba) at FIESA sand art festival in Pêra. Call 918 677 134 or 969 459 253.

Friday 25 – James Mellor Trio at Vilamoura Jazz Club from 10pm.

Friday 25 – The New Orleans Jazz Band at O’Simplicio, Vale d’el Rei, Lagoa from 9.30pm. Call Tony Scriven on 289 591 804.

Friday 25 – Swing & Companhia at Avenida Marginal, Praça do Mar and Praia de Quarteirain Quarteira throughout the day.

Friday 25 – Alanis Morissette June 25 Cais da Fonte in Aveiro. Ticket 25e.

Saturday 26 – João Pedro Pais at Jardim Manuel Bivar in Faro from 10pm. Call 800 204 243.

Saturday 26 – Blue Sax Quartet (Funk/jazz) at FIESA sand art festival in Pêra. Call 918 677 134 or 969 459 253.

Saturday 26 – Edu Miranda and Tuniko Goulart performing the new release CD ‘Choro de Longe’ at Vilamoura Jazz Club from 10pm.

Saturday 26 – Good Time Jazz Band at Stevie Ray’s Blues and Jazz Bar in Lagos from 10.30pm. Call Ivor Jones on 282 332 029.

Saturday 26 –Fafá de Belém at Portimão Europarque at Parque de Feiras e Exposições from 10pm. Call 282 470 700.

Saturday 26 – Delfins at Avenida Marginal, Praça do Mar and Praia de Quarteirain Quarteira from 9pm.

Sunday 27 –Xutos & Pontapés at Portimão Europarque at Parque de Feiras e Exposições from 10pm. Call 282 470 700.

Saturday 27 – Las Guitarras Local at FIESA sand art festival in Pêra. Call 918 677 134 or 969 459 253.

Sunday 27 – Bombeiros brass band performance from 7pm at Jardim da Constituição and street entertainment in the old of Lagos. Call 282 762 055.

Sunday 27 – The New Orleans Jazz Band at Bela Vista Hotel, Praia da Luz from 9pm. Call Tony Scriven on 289 591 804.

Monday 28 – Closing concert for the 28th Algarve International Music Festival with choirs, orchestra and Teatro Liríco de Huelva. Call 289 800 400.

Monday 28 – Good Time Jazz Band at Tivoli Hotel in Lagos from 8.30pm. Call Ivor Jones on 282 332 029.

Monday 28 – Folklore night – ‘Amigos do Montenegro’ folk songs and ACRD de Sta. Bárbara de Nexe dance group from 4pm at Jardim Manuel Bivar in Faro. Call 800 204 243.

Monday 28 – Huelva’s ‘Teatro Lírico ‘hoirs and orquestra at Portimão Europarque at Parque de Feiras e Exposições from 10pm. Call 282 470 700.

Tuesday 29 – Traditional student music – Tunas Académicas – at Jardim MAnuel Bivar in Faro from 4pm. Call 800 204 243.

Thursday 1 – Monstro e Nome band at Jardim Manuel Bivar in Faro from 10pm. Call 800 204 243.

Thursday 1 – The New Orleans Jazz Band perform at Vilamoura Jazz Club from 9.30pm. Call Tony Scriven on 289 591 804.

Exhibitions

• Until June 30 – ‘Nuno Santiago, Tavira, Algarve recent work’ at São Lourenço Centro Cultural. For more information call 289 395475.

• Until June 30 – Sculpture and watercolour by José Manuel Pereira at Aljezur Municipal Gallery.

• Until June 30 – The slow decadence of amnesia by Paulo D. Filipe at Conservatório Regional do Algarve Maria Campina in Faro. Call 289 873 115 or 966 303 772.

• Until June 30 – Daniel Schoori paintings dedicated to the oppressed and exploited at the Slave Market in Lagos.

• Until June 30 – Lua Azul’s Decor frames at Barringtons. These are individual pictures that continue into the frame.

• Until June 30 – Watercolours and oils by Clive Cook at Lagos Armazem Regimental in Lagos. Call 282 695 446.

• Until July 10 – Bronze sculpture and paintings by Jean Brownat Armazén Regimental No1 in Lagos.

• Until July 10 – ‘Elsa’ at gallery/restaurant Cachoa in Lagos. Call 282 763 387.

• Until July 11 – Photojournalism exhibition at Portimão riverside. Call 282 470 700.

• Until July 11 – World Press Photo Exhibition at Portimão riverside. Free entrance

• Until July – Blank Canvas at Solar do Churrasco (The Ranch) in Vale do Lobo from 11am to 9pm. Also with Jessica Dunn and Valérie Bornand.

• Until July 31 – ‘The Discovery of Brazil’ at Museu Municipal de Arqueologia in Albufeira.

• Until July 31 – Elsebeth Brüel paintings at Estoril Casino.

• Until September 22 – FIESA 2004 International Sand Sculpture Festival near Pêra. Call 289 912 918 for information.

• Until August 2 – Carlos Barão paintings at Vale do Lobo art gallery. Call 289 353 327.

• Until end of 2004 – Metal sculptures by Rui Silva at Palm Properties art gallery, located on the Lagoa to Carvoeiro road, near to Intermarché supermarket. Call 965 145 465.

• Until August 31 – ‘Sea people’ at Pintor Samora Barros art gallery in Albufeira.

Theatre

Friday 25 – Street Theatre by Spanish company ‘Teatro de Lula’ at Manuel Bivar garden in Faro from 4pm. Call 800 204 243.

Friday 25 – Auto da Barca do Inferno at Fissul centre in Silves from 9.30pm. Call 282 443 013.

Wednesday 30 –Street theatre by Spanish company Markeline from 4pm at Jardim Manuel Bivar in Faro. Call 800 204 243.

Football

Saturday 26 – An aim to recreate Loulé’s Carnival will include Euro 2004 floats from 2.30pm at Avenida José da Costa Mealha in Quarteira.

Until September 30 – Sport activities at Praia da Rocha from from 9am.

Sport

Saturday 26 –Bensafrim Athletic Grand Prix at Concentração na Sede do Club Bensafrim from 10m.

Saturday 26 – Artistic skating festival at Porta da Vila Polivalentes in Lagos from 5pm.

Popular marches

Monday 28 – Celebration of Saint Anthony, Saint John and Saint Pedro. Music, dance and other entertainment at Quarteira seaside from 9pm.

Tuesday 29 – Traditional parade with Paderne and Olhos d’Àgua marching groups at Largo Eng. Duarte Pacheco in Albufeira from 10pm. Call 289 599 646.

Concerts

June

• SIMPLE MINDS Açores music festival on June 19 and 27 • SUICIDE July 31 CBT dance festival in Esposende• EURO 2004 ENTERTAINMENT • Ala dos Namorados (June 18) • David Fonseca (June 19) • Funkarmónica (June 23) • João Pedro Pais (June 26) • Monstro (July 1) • Luís Represas (July 2) • Entertainment at Jardim Manuel Bivar in Faro • ALANIS MORISSETTE June 25 Cais da Fonte in Aveiro. Ticket 25e.

July

• PHIL COLLINSJuly 3 Alvalade football stadium. Ticket priced between 35 to 50e • PINK July 31 Pavilhão Atântico from 9pm. Tickets at FNAC shops from 22e to 32e• Rita Lee at Coliseu dos Recreios (Lisboa) on July 7. Tickets priced at 40 to 125 euros at Fnac outlets and www.ticketline.pt

• John McLaughlin at Coliseu dos Recreios (Lisboa) on July 9. Tickets priced at 15 to 150 euros at www.ticketline.pt and Fnac outlets• Júlio Iglesias at Estádio de Barcelos on July 2. Tickets priced at 30 to 75 euros at www.ticketline.pt • Daniela Mercury at Largo de São Francisco (Faro) on July 4. Free entrance • Mariza at Festas da Cidade (Torres Velhas) on July 7. Ticket details yet to be announced. At Fábrica do Inglês from 10pm on July 9.

August

• Mariza at Jardim do Pescador in Olhão from 10pm ib August 10 • Bryan Adams August 1 Expofacic, Catanhede. Ticket priced at 10e

September

• PACO DE LUCIASeptember 9 and September 10 Flamenco spectacular Coliseu dos Recreios (Lisboa), September 11 Figueira da Foz Casino and Coliseu do Porto on September 12 • diana krall September 30, October 1, 23 Coliseu (Lisboa). Ticket details to follow • Madonna Tour September 12 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisboa). Ticket details yet to be announced.

October

• Diana Krall at Coliseu (Lisboa) on October 1 and October 23 • The Eternal + The Prophecy + Alexandria at Rockhouse Café (Alenquer).

Other events

• Algarve Fashion Show starring Naomi Campbell on July 9at Algarve Forum in Faro from 9.30pm. Entrance to the event is free. More details to follow

• Sport activities at Praia da Rocha from June 15 until September 30 from 9am.

• Portimão photojournalism competition from June 18 until July 11 at Zona Ribeirinha from 12pm.

• Festaáfrica (African festival) with food, drink stalls and live typical African music at Quarteira between July 2 until 3.

• World Press Photo exhibition from June 18 until July 11 from noon at Zona Ribeirinha in Portimão.

• expodesporto exhibition from July 10 until July 13 at Parque de Feiras e exposições. Free entry.

• Silves Beer festival between July 9 and 18 at the Fábrica do Inglês with performances from Mariza, David Fonseca, Marco Paulo, Filipe Santos, Mané, Xutos & Pontapés, Tony Carreira, Luka, Anjos and Ivete Sangalo.

Festivals

Hype@Meco

JULY 10 Moloko • Matthew Herbert • Peaches • London Electricity • Scratch Pervets • Fernanda Porto • The Mocotó • Keileidos Cópio • DJ Dolores • To Ricciodri • Break Reform • Jazznova-Clara Hill • Dubadelic Vibrations • Âme • The Deal • Pedro Viegas • Yari • Pit Bull • Otto + to be confirmed. Ticket 33e at www.plateia.iol.pt.

República Independente

Algoz

July 17 Chemical Brothers • Andy Smith • DJ Vibe • Leeroy Thornhill (ex Prodigy) • Justin Robertson • Felix Da Housecat •Francois Kervorkian •Adam Regan – Lesftfoot Rui Vargas • Tres Demented featuring Carl Craig • Soul Jazz Records Soundsystem • Fila Brazillia • Different Drummer • Fase Action • Alex Sparrow • 4 Hero. Venue: Krazy World.More details to follow. Ticket29,50. www.ticketline.pt, www.plateia.iol.pt, Multibanco Lojas Abreu, Lojas Bertrand in Portimão Centro Comercial, Fnac outlets, Algarve Shopping, Faro Forum call 210 036 300.

Festa do Dragão

Porto

JULY 16 – Iggy Pop & Stooges • The Darkness • Cinerama JULY 17 David Bowie • The Charlatans • Starsailor • Leah Wood JULY 18 Deep Purple • Status Quo • Scorpions • Cheap Trick. Tickets priced between 30e to 75e

festa do tejo

july 23 Xutos e Pontapes • Dealema • ZedlisaNEONLight • Yelow W Van july 24 Clã • LOTO • Mão Morta july 25 RAMP • Tara Perdida • Fonzie + more to be confirmed. Ticket 13e to 25e.

SUDOESTE

Zambujeira

AUGUST 6 Franz Ferdinand • Dandy Warhols AUGUST 7 Groove Armada • Rodrigo Leão with Beth Gibbons august 8 Air • Kraftwerk • dEUS more to be confirmed. Ticket 30e to 50e.

PAREDES DE COURA

august 17 Arrested Development • Culture • The Roots AUGUST 18 Motor City (Mc5) • Howe Gelb AUGUST 19 Scissor Sisters • Mark Eitzel • Black Rebel Motorcycle + more to be confirmed. Ticket 30. to 50..

ANGRA ROCK

September 3 Flowing Tears • Reamman• Lithium • The Temple september 4 Rádio Macau • Star Industry • Penumbra september 5 Remon • Volcania+ more to be confirmed. Free entrance.

Ongoing

YOGA, Tai Chi & Chi kung Monday to Friday at Quinta da Calma. Tel 289 393 741 or www.quintadacalma.com • PAINTING FOR PLEASURE Thursday mornings 11am to 12.30pm. Classes at São Brás de Alportel, all beginners welcome. For details 289 845 561 or 916 389 810 • scottish country dancing: Mondays, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, at Porshes International School. Call Isobel McGarvey on 282 332 612 •yoga with Hilary classes for all levels. Monday to Friday. Mornings, afternoons and evenings. Details on 962 560 768 or 282 449 303 • Stretch, Tone, sculpt with Hilary Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings. Details on 962 560 768 or 282 449 303 • ALGARVE AUCTIONS first Saturday of every month for information call Tina on 919 767 066• HAndicraft exhibition Monday to Saturday, at CACE – Centre of Arts, Estói • Mother & Toddler Group Indoor soft play area with slides, ball pool and bouncy castles. Ages 6 months to 4 years. 10.30am – 12.30pm. Tuesdays and Fridays. Fully supervised. At Bellavista Mini-Golf, Albufeira (968 012 997 / 289 570 064)• mother and toddler musical morning Mondays 10am to 12.30pm, Fridays 10.00 am to 12.30pm. PlayOasis de Recreio, Ferragudo 282 461 122 • Bridge Lessons Beginners, improvers. Carvoeiro (282 341 445) • The garbe Social Bridge club Hotel Garbe (Armação de Pêra), Fridays at 2.30pm. Call 282 312 594 or 962 339 888 • Duplicate Bridge 7.30pm (282 913 175) • Exercise Fridays and Mondays, Pilates exercise classes (11am); Wednesdays, Water aerobics (11am), at Hotel Garbe (282 359 272) • Cricket Club All players welcome. Contact Graham Morgan (289 396 622) • Chess Join the Núcleo de Xadrez, Lagoa (282 342982), or the Loulé Chess Club. Contact Konstantin (914 005 829) • PORTUGUESE LESSONS Barringtons with Lenia Ribeiro. Please contact Luke on 289 351 940 • Free the VOICE/ FREE THE Body With Diana Lindley (282 332 854) • Let’s Walk Guided walks. Contact Julie Statham (282 698 676 / 965 753 033) • Hash House Harriers Meet weekly, pm. Contact Sylvia (289 413 854) • POPPINS Mother and Toddler(Portimão) group Tuesday 10am – 12pm two to three years. Come meet other new mums, chat, coffee and fun for tots.Wednesday 10am – 12pm – a time to chat, coffee and help your children to learn through play. No charge, just for coffee. For more information call Linda on 282 086 804 • OVER 50’S INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS (IF Club) –Come and have your say – what do you want to do for the summer. Call Eilleen on 282 799 111 • TheAero Clube de Portimão Gliding section always open to new members. Anyone interested in the sport is welcome. Sightseeing and training flights with a touring motorglider available. Call Jörg Herrman on 916 356 633 • PRE-SCHOOL MUSIC SESSIONS At 10.30am (5e), Moinho do Azeite, Lagos (282 799 111) • pump and tone at Rocha Brava Tennis near Carvoeiro – Unique blend of Body Pump every Tuesday and Thursday 6 – 7pm. Also available Circuit Class Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10.30 – 11.30am. Call 917 417 054 • PAINTING AND DRAWING CLASSES Mon-Fri, morning and afternoon classes. Choose from a variety of art skills and techniques. Contact Lisa on 282 356 074 or 962 891 174 • STORMS BISTRO-BAR, LIVE MUSIC Saturday and Sunday 60’s and 90’s music. For information call 282 313 071 • FIESA SAND ART sand sculptors until September 22 near Pêra, between A22, access road to Algoz and EN 125. Call 282 912 918 or 282 912 919 for information • LIVE MUSIC Restaurant Brasserie Rosal in Vale d’el Rei Tuesday – BBQ with live music Friday – Summer menu with live music. Call 282 343 2500 • BODYCOMBAT, Bodyjam, Bodybalance, Circuit and Legs bums & tums classes at Hotel Zodiac, Fonte santa, Quarteira, contact Fitbods 916 255 774 • TUMBLERS gymnastics for children. Saturdays (11am). Rocha Brava Club de Tenis. Call Lisa on 282 356 074 (Apt 403) or 962 891 174 • BELLY DANCE at CLCC in Portimão every Friday • YOGA Monday and Thursdays at CLCC in Portimão • Marianne all-round singer at Charlie’s Bar, Mondays and Thursdays from 9.30pm (Areias de São João, Albufeira) 289 512 243, or 917 384 312 • Women’s Walks monthly workshops and personal development with Walking Coach Nanette Kant. Tel: 919 444 149 www.innersteps.com • New fleamarket every Saturday of the month from 8am. All Welcom. Snack bar and childrens pl;aywarea facilities available. PlayOasis, Parques de Recreio, Ferragudo 282 461 122.