FRESHLY SQUEEZED⚡️ August 19–25

The weekly newsletter wrapping up all the best events in Lagos Portugal.

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Goodtimes Lagos
August 18, 2024

Bom dia peeps,

August rolls on and there’s plenty more on the agenda to keep you entertained. If all last weeks parties left you a little exhausted, start off the week with some revitalising acts, soak up a movie in a deck chair, dabble in some collage, then get ready for more festivals, live music and dancing into the weekend. Something for everyone this week :).
Enjoy! ✨

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🔥 This week’s hot drops

Many more regular happenings, down below.

Sunday, August 18 (tonight)

🌕 Full Moon Ceremony
Still looking for the perfectly chilled way to spend your Sunday evening? Join this ceremony involving a full mood meditation, drumming circle, cacao, card messages, journaling, breathwork, music & individual readings.
19–21:30 | 30€ | at Transform to Bliss (Luz-Burgau)

Monday, August 19

🤸🏼‍♀️ Beach fitness
Start your week off right and you’ll power through the rest of the week 💪. Group circuit training focusing on improving work capacity, strength, power & speed/agility. Then you can treat yourself to a delicious breakfast 😉.
7:30(yes, AM) | 15€ book here | at Batata beach

💪 Strong & Flexible
Can’t make it up at 7:30? No problem, you have another chance for self improvement at 10, and your first class is free - only in August. So no excuses ;)
10:00 | free trial then 10€/class | at Urban Dance Studio

🧘🏻‍♀️ Full moon Yoga
Join a special yoga class, on the beach with the full moon floating above the ocean ✨
20:00 | 25€ inc. Mat. Book here | on Porto de Mos beach

Tuesday, August 20

🍿 Lagos Outdoor Cinema: Sherlock Holmes (IMDB 7.6)
A dynamic reimagining of the legendary detective, blending action, wit, and intrigue as Holmes and Watson unravel a sinister plot threatening all of England. Starring Jude Law, Robert Downey Junior & Rachel McAdams.
19:30 Bar opens, film from sunset | 12.50€ | creativeapecinema.com

Wednesday, August 21

✂ Collage Workshop (PT)
15–18:00 | 25€ inc material | at Teias Arte Local 

🎸 Entertainment at Vivo Mercado
This week the local farmers market will bring you (along with great local produce, street-food, craft beer & more) some traditional Portuguese music from Eurico & Cristina🪗. Its sure to get the dance floor bopping.
17:30–21:00 | free | at at Mercado do Levante 

Thursday, August 22

🤸🏼‍♀️ Girls on Wake & Pole
Every Wednesday evening at the Wakepark, its girls night with pole dance lessons, wakeboarding deal and drink specials. Go on, give it a try.
16–19:00 | 25€ deal (or wake 20€, pole 10€) | at Wake Park Lagos

🍿 Outdoor Cinema: A star is born (IMDb 7.6)
An award winning poignant musical drama, starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, following the rise of a young singer and the decline of her mentor.
19:30 Bar opens, film from sunset | 12.50€ | creativeapecinema.com

🧠 Quiz night at The Collab
A fun evening of trivia & competition, served with tasty Asian street food, craft beers, natural wines. Teams of 4, best to book a table.
19:30 | free | at The Collab

🎷 Pumping Saxophone Sunset parties every Thursday night at Bahia beach bar.

Friday, August 23

🇺🇦 Festival Felizonda 2024
For Ukraine’s Independence day (Aug 24), CM Lagos pays tribute to the Ukrainian community in Portugal, with a diverse 3 day program inc. traditional Ukrainian and Portuguese food and drinks, crafts, music, dances & DJs.
23–25 August, 18–01:00 | free | in front of the Camara municipal

🎤 Live music by Tabea Music
A one-woman-band with a sweet voice playing alternative Indie Folk.
from 19:00 | free | at The Collab, Lagos

🎚️ TobyOne Residency at Grand Café, Lagos. Dance floor bangers.

Saturday, August 24

🪷 Yin & Pin Workshop
Experience a harmonious blend of three potent healing modalities: Yin Yoga, Acupressure and Mindfulness.
11:30–13:30 | 35€ | at The Seed, Lagos

👑 Crown decoration workshop
For Mamas/Papas and their little ones: have fun decorating your up-cycled crown together, while meeting other parents.
11–12:00 | 25€ Register | at Arco Preloved

✍🏼 Charcoal drawing workshop
Learn how to draw with charcoal in this free workshop. We think this might be taught in Portuguese, but hey, just watch and learn right?
10–12:30 | free register | at the Lagos Museum

🔥 Sunset sesh and fire show
Enjoy a sunset sesh with TobyOne on the decks, some cocktails, maybe dancing, and a fire show at this nice beach location.
16–21:00 | free | at Club Nau (Ferragudo)

🎶 Sounds at Twilight: Cherry 
For something different, how about an live concert from singer Cherry in a garden.
21–22:00 | 10€ | Garden of Hotel Vila Galé

Sunday, August 25

🎨 Brunch & Abstract painting
Join Dokreates for some Sunday morning creativity, socialising and a tasty brunch with a sea view.
11–12:30 | 30€ register | at Pomodor Pizzeria

✨ Get High on Hope
If you are feeling a bit lost, burnt out, or struggling with your career, join this workshop to learn how to change your mindset and live from a place of hopefulness.
11:30–13:30 | 25€ | at The Seed, Lagos

🎚️ Techno Pool Party at Nova Beach Club (Burgau) | 10€ | 14–22:00

🎶 Sunday Session
Enjoy live music from Max Whittall, along with a few lazy Sunday beverages at the seaside.
from 19:00 | free | at The Collab, Lagos

🪩 Pop-up Silent Disco Party
The Silent Glitter sisters lead you on another silent disco beach party.
20–21:30 | free, headphones 10€ | Praia da Luz beach

For the calendar…

🪩 Afro Vibe Algarve dance workshops with guest teachers from Lisbon. At Urban Dance Studio on Aug 28th, 17:00. 25€ until 20.8 (early bird). Register now via Insta.

🎮 Summer tour of Nintendo: Every guys dream? A free open air event where you get to play the newest Nintendo games, with the newest technology. Aug 28 & 29, 18–0:00 at Praça do Infante.

You can now see the huge line up of Banho29, inc headliners MARTEN HØRGER and Blasted Mechanism. It will take place on Aug 29th in Praia da Luz, with 3 stages, food, drinks and vibes. Expect fireworks 🎆 and taking a traditional bath in the sea ;). Meanwhile, Lagos will host various festivities during the day, fireworks and a band.

On Aug. 31 the new Factory fusion hub is going to host an event🎉 with music, Djs & pop-tattoos

💫 Need more?

Every day:
Every Monday:
Every Tuesday:
Every Wednesday

  • 🌅 Sunrise beach yoga 6:30, 20€ at Batata Beach. Book with El Sol Lifestyle 

  • 🏃🏽🍄 Zenergy Run Club Wed. 7:30am, free. Meet at Luz beach parking. Check the Facebook group for more info.

  • 💪 Outdoor Bootcamp. Location and time changes weekly.

  • 🚶🏻‍♀️Lagos Women’s walks (beach walk) 8am with dogs or 10am without dogs. Meet at Bar Quim. Info: fb group & Insta 

  • 👩🏻‍💻 Cowork & lunch: Usually Wednesday from 11 at Everyday People Café. Join the WhatApp group

  • 🍷 Wine tasting at Monte Casteleja every Wed. 15:00, 25€ pp (by appointment)

  • 🚶🏻‍♂️Mens walk and talk Lagos: Usually Wed. Promoting positive mental health, free, join the facebook group

  • 🌅🛹 Sunset Surf Skate: Grab your board and group skate to a dreamy sunset backdrop. Lessons for beginners available. Weekly, various locations. Join their WhatsApp group.

  • 🏀 Social Netball every Wednesday 18:30 | at Boa Vista Golf Club

  • 🫐 Vivo Mercado: Produce, music, food + beer stands and good local fun. 16–21:00 | Free | at Mercado do Levante

Every Thursday:
Every Friday:

  • 🧘🏼‍♂️ Morning beach yoga 8:00, 20€ at Batata Beach. Book with El Sol Lifestyle

  • 👩‍👧Mama’s meet up every Friday, meet 10:30 at Arco Preloved, free.

  • 💪 Urban Fit, a great work out, 8:30am at Urban dance studio 

  • 🚶🏻‍♀️Lagos Women’s walks (beach walk) 19:00. Meet at Bar Quim. Info: fb group & Insta 

  • 🖍️ Neon Party at The Tavern Bar, be prepared to get colourfully, glowing! Facepaint, 1€ shots, good tunes & lots of fun!

  • 💃 Salsa & Bachata Party Fridays 21–0:00 at at Guanabana.

  • 🍕Friday Happiness Pizza Party, every Friday in Monchique insta | web 

Every Saturday:

  • 🫐 Lagos Farmers Market, 7–13:00 at Mercado do Levante, Lagos

  • 💪 Bootcamp Fit N Flow Lagos: 1 hour of power. Join their Whats App group for updates & info. 9:00 | 10€ | at the viewing point over Batata Beach

  • 🪗 Open Mic night at Mullens Bar | free

  • 🧘🏼‍♂️ Sunset beach Yoga 19:00, 20€ at Porto de Mos. Book here

Every Sunday:

Learn to surf, SUP or kayak through the grottos, mountain bike the coastline, take a boat trip, try kiteboarding and more…

Yoga, pilates, dance and wellness in Lagos

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