Ciao Bellas & Bellos,
Finally, the week dedicated to doing nothing but spending time with family &/ friends, giving generously, excessive eating and drinking is here 😊🥂🎄✨.
This week make a special effort to do everything you love, and nothing you don’t.
In case you don’t have a Lagos posse, there is no need to feel lonely. There is a warm community just outside looking forward to see you for Christmas walks, drinks, dancing and more. Read on…

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🔥This week’s hot drops

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Monday, Dec 23

🎅🏼 Christmas beach Walk 
Every man, woman, dog (and probably Santa) will be out on Meia Praia taking a community Christmas walk together. Gotta love Lagos 🐕🚶🏻‍♀️💖
12–14:00 | meet at Bar Quim, Meia Praia Lagos

🎶 The Urban Jungle Christmas Party
Then make it back into town to for thrifting, drinking, music & retro Christmas vibes.
16–19:00 | free | at The Urban Jungle

✨ 12 Magical Nights
25 Dec–6 Jan is Epiphany season. Experience the magic of the 12 Nights (aka "Rauhnächte") and reconnect to your spiritual self. Join Michela for all the magical pagan traditions, rituals, oracles, heart meditation and much more! Inc tea & snacks.
18–20:00 | 15–25€ | Central Lagos, exact location will be announced upon booking

Tuesday, Dec 24 - Christmas for some🎄

🎄 Last day of the Lagos Christmas village on Praça Infante
Go for a wander, greet some locals and enjoy some treats on the plaza before it disappears.

The Collab will be open 12–22:30
Pomodor Pizza open 12:30–14:30 & 17:00–22:30
Ohlá - Relax Food Studio open for dinner with a special menu
Tito’s Luz open 12–23:00
Black Cat bar Christmas party, open from 23:00

Wednesday, Dec 25 - Christmas for others🎄

Casa do Prego will be open 13:00–22:00 (and every day except for 24th)
Luca’s Rooftop will be open and serving a special christmas menu 
Ohlá - Relax Food Studio open for lunch with a special menu
Tito’s Luz open 12–16:00 (with prebooking)
OLI Wine&Dine possibly open for drinks (they put out a request for interest on insta)

Thursday, Dec 26  

🎄 Special New Years edition Quiz night
The Collab will be open will be open from 14:00 on the 26th, and will host a special Quiz night from 20:00. Gather with the community to test your random knowledge over a few cosy drinks and laughs. Booking a table recommended.
Get settled from 19:00, Quiz starts 20:00 | at The Collab 

🌮 The Greenroom is open 12:30–22:00* (everyday except for 24, 25 Dec & Jan 1). *Kitchen til 21:03

🍻 Happy day at Tito’s Luz 
Happy hour all day! 🥂🍾. Bottled beer 1.5€, House wine 2€! Open 12–18:00

Friday, Dec 27

🎥 Movies Night 
Join for a cosy night of movies. Reservation recommended.
19:30–21:00 | on donation | at The Seed, Lagos

🎤 Karaoke 21–02:00 | at Black Cat Bar

🍔 Nah Nah Bah is back open daily until Jan 5th (closed over xmas)

🍽️ OLI Wine&Dine is open for the weekend (closed over xmas)

Factory fusion Hub is back open (closed 23–26 Dec)

Saturday, Dec 28

🔥🔥 TobyOne Sunset 7” at Chico Zé
Enjoy a classic sunset session with Tby1 spinning exclusively 7” vinyls. Bound to end in dancing, and bonus - a percentage of the bar goes to local charities (NECI & Mustard Seed)… helping everyone have a good Christmas.
15–20:00 | at Casa Chico Zé

💃 Somatic Ecstatic Dance
An evening of dance to mark another turning of cycles & the opening of a new chapter
18:00–20:30 | 35€ | at The Seed, Lagos

Sunday, Dec 29

😮‍💨 Awaken Breathwork; with Jasper
A 2 hr breathwork session with leads to a profound inner silence. A deeper awareness shows us new possibilities, perspectives, and clarity on life.
11:30 – 13:30 | 35€ | at The Seed, Lagos

🌅 Wrap it up!
Join The Sunset Journaling Circle for this end of year journaling session and meditation. Reflect on 2024, leave behind what no longer serves you, make space for the new and invite your true desires for 2025!
17–18:30 | 15€ inc. snacks | Central Lagos, exact location shared upon sign-up

💃 Tango Class (Weekly)
17–18:30 | 15–20€ | at la Casa del Corpo

✨New Years Eve tips (extended)… 

🥂Treat yourself to a spectacular 7-course tasting menu at Oli Wine&Dine
🍔 Or have a fun dinner in Nah Nah Bah, serving a special NYE menu til 22:00
🍽️ Luca’s Rooftop will also be open for dinner, with a view.
🍱 Ohlá - Relax Food Studio is also open for dinner with a special menu
🥂 Have a free glass of bubbles and party at The Collab
🎇 Catch the free Live concert, DJ and Fireworks on Praça Infante from 22:30
🍸 Drop in for more drinks at Three Monkeys and Black Cat bar
🎚️ Dance to DJ TobyOne on the Decks in Grand Café
 🔊 Next door Stevie Rays will also be having a NYE party
🍾 If in Burgau, Pingas Bar is having a party 22–05:00

🗓️ & How to kick start your 2025… 

Get right to work on the better you, 9:45 on New years Day, with a special beach Boot camp 💪.

And/Or, Kick start your 2025 with a New Years day dive💦 on Jan 1

Then replenish with a good brunch🍳 at Abigails, open 9–16:00 on New Years day.

Its probably time for a Post Holiday Yoga Detox 🧘🏻‍♀️session by Jan 5, at Soluna Space

🌟 Visualise your year ahead workshop at LiLAC Studio on Jan 11

💫 Need more?

Find more tips for eating, drinking & playing at goodtimeslagos.com

For yoga, pilates, dance and wellness in Lagos, find all the details here.

Daily: Surf Lessons, Kayak trips, SUP tours, mountain biking, horse riding, boat trips, dolphin watching, wake boarding, massages & more.
Pickleball: Open Daily, 5€/2hrs, at Lagos Tenis Center - & Pickleball, Lagos | 📍here

Every Monday:

• 💪 Strong and flexible workout, 10:00 at Urban dance studio. Join the WhatsApp group

• 🇵🇹 Portuguese class, 15:00, 13€ at Taberna do Guerreiro. Contact

• 👩🏻‍🍳 Pastel de Nata Cooking class, 15–17:00 at The Kitchen

• 🥟 Musa Mondays: Free Dumplings with your Musa beer at The Collab bar

• 🧘🏼‍♂️ Morning beach Yoga 20€, 10:00 at Praia da Batata, Book here

• 💡 Pub Quiz Every Monday, 20:00 at The Star bar. Free

Every Tuesday:

• 🚶🏻‍♀️Women’s beach walks: Meet at Bar Quim, 9am every Tuesday. Free

• 🐕 Volunteer Dog walking: 8:00–11:30, no need to register. At Cadela Carlota animal shelter (Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sun)

• 🇵🇹 Beginners Portuguese Coffee chat 15:30 | 13€ inc. coffee, tea & cookies at Olive Hostel | with Sementes de Portugues, Register here

• 🌱 Get your hands dirty at the farm Help work on various soil restoration & permaculture projects. More info & sign up here. 10–13:00, free at Quinta Vale de Lama 

• 🌮 Taco Tuesday: Free taco with every cocktail before 19:00, at the Greenroom

• 🎉 Neon Party at The Tavern. Face paint, 1€ shots, good times!

• 💃 Salsa & Bachata Dance classes & Party Tuesdays 20:00 at at Guanabana and at Peppers Bar. 10€.

• 💃 Biodanza at Monte Rosa (Barão de São João), 19–21:00, 15€

Every Wednesday

• 🏊‍♀️ Morning Swim Club 9:15 at Dona Ana Beach, free and coffee provided

• 🚶🏻‍♀️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

• 🚶🏻‍♂️Mens walk and talk Lagos: Usually Wed. 14:00. Promoting positive mental health. Free, join the facebook 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

• 🌶️ Industry Night at Peppers Discounted cocktails for hospitality staff. 15–02:00 at Peppers Bar

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

Every Thursday:

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

• 🐕 Volunteer Dog walking: 8:00–11:30, no need to register. At Cadela Carlota animal shelter 

• 🚶🏻‍♀️Women’s beach walks: Meet at Bar Quim, 9am every Thursday. Free

• 🧘🏼‍♂️ Morning beach Yoga 20€, 10:00 at Praia da Batata, Book here

• 🧠 Quiz Night: Be sure to book a table 19:30, free, at The Collab bar

• 👯‍♀️ Dance classes: 18:00 Hip-hop, 19:00 Afrobeat, 20:00 High-heels at Urban dance studio

Every Friday:

• 👩‍👧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 Guanabana.

• 🇧🇷 Forró Lessons Fridays at 18–19:00, 10€ at Factory Fusion hub

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

Every Saturday:

• 🐕 Volunteer Dog walking: 8:00–11:30, no need to register. At Cadela Carlota animal shelter 

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

• 🏃🏽 Easy day run club: free, social runs (≈5-6km) every Saturday morning. 9am at Everyday people coffee. Finish with a coffee & chat.

• 💪 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

• 🚶🏻‍♀️Women’s beach walks + dogs: Meet at Bar Quim, 9:30 am Sat. Free

• 🪗 Open Mic night at Mullens Bar | free

Every Sunday:

• 🐕 Volunteer Dog walking: 8:00–11:30, no need to register. At Cadela Carlota animal shelter (Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sun)

•  🍗 Sunday Roast & Live music 12–18:00 at Tito’s Luz | Booking required: +351 282072172

• ☕️ Coffee & Talk Meetup, Sundays 9:00 at Abigails Café

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