Freshly Squeezed 〜 Feb 17–23

What's on in Lagos Portugal this week.

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Goodtimes Lagos
February 16, 2025


Good evening fine readers, 
Its Sunday February 16th, and another week full of new and interesting activities lies ahead. Carnaval is approaching and the first of the vibrant parties is already on Sunday. There’s tech and entrepreneurship talks, social gatherings and workshops for all forms of creativity: ceramics, crochet, makrame, calligraphy, mosaics, sewing & more.
Highlights include:

  • Up your game with a Social media workshop 📱

  • Discuss whether the Algarve needs AI 🤖

  • Meet and mingle over brunch 🥐☕️

  • Express your wild side at a Carnaval Party 🦸‍♂️🎊

  • and immerse yourself in Portuguese culture 🇵🇹

When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills. Which are you?

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🔥This week’s hot drops

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Monday, Feb 17

📱 Social Media Workshop 
Enhance you social media skills with local expert Helena, of Whats Hot Lagos
18–19:30 | from 15€ | 📍The SPACE

🥂 Galentines Ceramics Workshop
Paint a ceramics plate and decorate cupcakes with a bunch of girls, over Mimosa and a Brunch board. Limited spaces.
10:30–13:00 | 45€ | 📍Muddyness Studio, Luz

Tuesday, Feb 18

🧜‍♀️ Female Entrepreneurship seminar 
After a successful event last November, another one will take place. Meet and be inspired by other Lagos business women at this free, English seminar. Limited spaces, registration required
10–12:30 | Free | 📍Fábrica do Empreendedor de Lagos

🧑🏽‍💻 Google Dev Talk & MeetUp 
An interesting topic: Does the Algarve need AI? … Is it essential for the Algarve’s growth, or do the region’s true strengths lie elsewhere? Explore how AI could shape its future and whether it’s the right path forward.
19:30 | Free | 📍The Collab 

📚 Books & Wine Club
Gather to discuss this month’s selected book, Intermezzo, over wine & nibbles.
19–20:30 | 10€ inc drinks & nibbles | 📍The SPACE

Wednesday, Feb 19

🚴‍♀️ Volta ao Algarve
The Portimão to Lagos leg of the cycling race is on today, but it actually takes the most indirect route between the two cities that you can imagine. Around 16:00 you should see a swarm of cyclists racing to the finish line along the Lagos Avenida.

💪 Deep Stretch Fitness with Anastasiia
10–11:00 | 10€ | 📍Soluna Space 

🐓 Wing Wednesday
Hungry? All you can eat Chicken or Cauli wings and fries (within 90 mins) for 20€. Booking advised |📍The Collab 

🧶 Learn to Crochet
A relaxing and fun 3-hour workshop where you'll learn the basics of crochet while enjoying coffee, cake and chats. Good times!
12–15:00 | 30€ inc materials, coffee & cake |📍The SPACE

Thursday, Feb 20  

🇵🇹 Portuguese Immersion
Head into Factory Fusion hub to practice some Portuguese language, learn to make typical Porto style Bifana and sing and dance to typical Portuguese music.
11–13:00 | 30€ | 📍Factory Fusion hub

🌷 Nature captured in time, ceramics workshop
Press beautiful pieces of nature into clay to create a botanical masterpiece.
10:30–13:30 | 50€ inc materials, drink & nibbles |📍The SPACE

✍🏼 Brush Calligraphy Workshop
Explore the elegance of Chinese calligraphy and the profound wisdom it carries. you’ll go home with 3–5 unique & meaningful pieces of artwork that you create.
14–16:00 | 30€ inc materials tea & cake |📍The SPACE

🧵 New: Monthly Sewcial Circle
Sew/Knit/Craft, share ideas and connect while working on your projects.
18–19:30 | 10€ | 📍The SPACE

🎶 Pop-Up Choir
Come and sing your heart out, whether you’re a pro or a shower singer, everyone can sing and is welcome! Its a great stress release and will leave you smiling.
20:00 | Free | 📍Tito’s Luz

✅ Quiz night
Test your knowledge over a few cosy drinks and laughs at this weekly community gathering. Booking a table recommended.
Quiz starts 20:00 | 📍The Collab 

Friday, Feb 21

🏺 Mosaics workshop 
Every Friday, create your own unique art pieces, from colourful coasters to decorative plant pots, in this hands on workshop.
10:30 – 13:30 | 25€ inc materials & drinks |📍The SPACE

🧖‍♀️ Gua Sha Facelife & Face Yoga
Yearning for youthful glowing skin? Learn Gua Sha Facelift and Face Yoga techniques from the lovely Maria Cruz.
18–19:30 | 30€ |📍The SPACE

💫 Astrology Workshop
Explore the current and upcoming astrological shifts and how they may influence your life. Whether you're new to astrology or already familiar with the stars, this workshop will offer guidance, awareness, and a deeper connection to the cosmos.
18–20:00 | 11–13€ | 📍Lagos, DM to book

🧘🏼 Social Meditation
20–21:00 | Donation | 📍The Seed

🎸 Mudblood Trio from 20:30 | 📍Favo Bistro Bar (Hortas de Tabual)

Saturday, Feb 22

🥐 Authentic Relating Community Brunch 
Connect with like-minded people over a brunch in a casual, no pressure way.
11:00 | 📍Alex Café

☕️ Brew & Breathe
Drop in for a coffee (or tea) and meet others for friendly chats.
12:00 | Free (but buy a ☕️) | 📍The Collab 

🏉 6 Nations Viewings
Catch the games: Wales vs. Ireland 14:15, England vs. Scotland 16:45 |📍The Collab 

🧶 Makrame Workshop
Learn the basics of Makrame and go home with your first self made wall panel!
15–18:00 | 30€ inc materials | 📍TEIAS Arte local

🕊️ Whispers of the Soul - Harp Concert
An enchanting evening where poetry and harp music come together. Let your heart be touched by the soulful poems of Caroline and the ethereal sounds of harpist Danielle
16–18:00 | 35€ | 📍The Seed

🎛️ DJ Pulla - Afrobeat, Dancehall, Jungle, DnB = sweaty wiggle on the dancefloor
20:30 | Free entry | 📍Favo Bistro Bar (Hortas de Tabual)

Sunday, Feb 23

🏉 6 Nations Viewing
Italy vs France 15:00 |📍The Collab 

🧠 Power of Mindfulness Workshop
Learn about mindfulness and stress reduction in this 2 hour workshop.
11:30–13:30 | 20€ |📍Inlight Yoga Studio

🎉 Carnaval Party 
Prepare to get wild! This is going to be a vibrant night🌈, with Costume contest, dancing and incredible drag performances👠. Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, come celebrate in style! Woop woop!
19:00 | Free entry | 📍OLI wine&dine

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