Freshly Squeezed 〜 Jan 6–12, 2025

What's on in Lagos Portugal this week.

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Goodtimes Lagos
January 05, 2025

Hey there sunshine, 
Hope your 2025 has been bold, bright and exploding with positive energy so far 💥. The ball is rolling in Lagos again and this edition is loaded with goodies. If you made NY resolutions to get sexy & in shape, there is something for you. If your resolution was to learn Portuguese, make more friends, get smarter or be a better person… something for each of those too! Its going to be a great week. You can do this💪.

And remember:
The grass is greener where you water it… 
And also, sometimes the grass looks greener because it’s fake.

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🔥This week’s hot drops

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Tip: Click on the event titles (pink=link) to find out more.

Monday, Jan 6

💃 Open week at Urban Dance Studio 
Time to shake your booty, and learn how to be better at doing that, for FREE! All this week Urban Dance Studio is letting you try all their classes for free so you can discover your favourite dance style and then have fun while getting in shape! More info
Jan 6–11 | Free | 📍Urban Dance Studio

🎄Its officially time to get rid of or put away your Christmas tree. 

🧘🏼‍♂️ Sunset beach Yoga 
18:00 | 20€ | 📍Praia Porto de Mos

Tuesday, Jan 7

🐕‍🦺 Volunteer dog walking 
The ownerless puppies are still waiting for you to make their day with a little outing. Studies show that caring for animals has health benefits. Add fresh air, exercise and a waggly tail and a happiness boost (for you and 🐕) is guaranteed. No need to register.
8:00–11:30 Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sun | Free | 📍Cadela Carlota animal shelter 

🚶🏻‍♀️Lagos Women’s Beach Walk 
Make new friends while getting some fresh sea air and exercise.
Meet 9:00 | Free | 📍Bar Quim, Meia Praia

🇵🇹 Conversational Portuguese course 
Yes, this is the year you are going to increase your PT vocab from “Bom Dia”. Starting today and then every Tuesday, there is a beginner course (10–11:00) and an intermediate course (12–13:00).
13€/class or 45€/month |📍The SPACE

🚶🏻‍♀️Dona Ana to Porto de Mos Walk
Enjoy the stunning coastal views from the boardwalks, as you walk from Dona Ana to the lighthouse, take a break then continue along the boardwalks to Porto de Mos. ≈2h
Free | Meet 10:00 📍Dona Ana Carpark

🤖 Practical Use of AI Meetup
Learn about new AI features, and how you can embrace AI in your business and personal life to be more efficient. Google is even sponsoring a FREE round of drinks! Woop woop!🍸 (…But Ecosia.org is still the better search engine 😉)
19:15 | Free | 📍The Collab

Wednesday, Jan 8

🧘🏼‍♂️ Sunrise beach Yoga 7:15 | 20€ | 📍Praia da Batata

🚶🏻‍♀️Lagos Women’s Beach walk 8:00 | free |📍Bar Quim, Meia Praia

🏊‍♀️ Morning Swim Club 9:15 | free & coffee provided | 📍Dona Ana Beach

🫐 Vivo Mercado: Produce, music, food + beer stands and good local fun.
16–20:00 | Free | 📍Mercado do Levante

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

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

Thursday, Jan 9  

🚶🏻‍♀️Lagos Women’s Walks
Meet at 10:00 at the train station then decide together for a city or beach walk.

☑️ Quiz night
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 | 📍 The Collab 

Friday, Jan 10

✂️ Visionboarding Workshop 
Join Izabella for a transformative workshop designed to help you envision and create your ideal 2025. You'll uncover your core values, visualize your desired outcomes, create a powerful vision board, and leave with practical tools to stay focused and aligned with your goals for the year ahead.
18:30–20:30 | 27€ inc drinks | 📍The SPACE

🔗 Connect, Authentic Game Night
Skip the awkward small talk and dive straight into fun, guided games that spark meaningful conversations and authentic connections, leading to real friendships.
18:30–21:00 | 10–30€ Sign up here | 📍La Casa del Corpo

🗣️ Singing Circle
A soulful gathering that celebrates the joy of singing chants and harmonies in a supportive community.
20–21:30 | Donation based | 📍The Seed 

Saturday, Jan 11

🌟 Visualise your year ahead 
Set intentions and visualise your year through drawing, painting, and collage, in a playful creative workshop. No skills or experience needed – just bring yourself. Tea, snacks, and all materials are included
10–13:00 | 10€ | 📍LiLAC Studio

🪡 Leather bracelet making workshop 
Make an intricate bracelet from leather and tin thread in this workshop
14–18:00 | 40€ | 📍TEIAS Arte Local

❄️ Embracing Winter Stillness Mini Retreat
Honour the natural rhythm of winter and nurture your inner landscape through mindfulness meditation, yoga, and deep introspection in this 4hr mini retreat.
14–18:00 | 35€ inc. drinks | 📍 Soluna Space

🫁 Transformational Breathwork
Antonio will guide you through this transformative session, involving ≈1hr of intensive breathing exercises, followed by relaxation, meditation and integration.
16–18:00 | 40€ | 📍The Seed

Sunday, Jan 12

🐟 Today marks 100 years of the Lagos fish market / Mercado Municipal da Avenida.

🗓️ Coming up… 

Next Monday, Jan 13, The Seed will host a donation based 🌕 Full Moon Meditation Circle

Then on Tuesday evening, Jan 14, you’ll have a tough choice with:
🍸 Remoters Meetup/social drinks happening at The Collab,
🍷 Books & Wine Club on at The SPACE (almost booked out once again) and
🪙 Algarve Blockchain Community Meetup taking place at Factory Fusion Hub.

Also on Jan 14, a 10-week course Beginners Portuguese🇵🇹 for Mamas begins at Arco Preloved.

On Thursday, Jan 16, learn to make your own 🍵Winter Elixir aka immune booster

📅 On Jan 17 & 18 LAC are having their Open day(s) & 30 year anniversary. Expect a full & vibrant program of concerts, DJs, exhibitions & workshops. One for the calendar.

And on on Jan 18 join a Watercolour painting 🖌️workshop at Teias.

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Lets do this, 2025!

💫 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.

Every Monday:
Every Tuesday:
Every Wednesday

  • 🧘🏼‍♂️ Sunrise beach Yoga 7:15 20€, at Praia da Batata, Book here

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

  • 🚶🏻‍♀️Lagos Women’s walks (beach walk) 8am, 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.

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You made it to the end! You can do anything! ✨💪