Hello dears,
Hope you all had a wonderful past week and went wild for Banho29💦.
And now we can exhale. September is here 😊…

So much variety on the agenda this week, including:

• 🍷 Galeria da Costa celebrates a new exhibition opening

• 🏳️‍🌈 Pride weekend 

• 🚮 A beach clean-up

• 🏄‍♂️ The beloved Swap market is back

• 🥐 Yoga + brunch, painting + brunch

• 🍷 Wine tasting, wine drinking

• 👯‍♀️ Dancing, Dirty dancing🔥 

• and opportunities to be a caring human 💖

Enjoy it!

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🔥 This week’s hot drops

Many more regular happenings, down below.

Monday, Sept 2

Go and meet Sr. Colvo 🐙, a new creature in the gardens opposite Batata beach made from ocean waste. He’ll be living there til the end of September, to remind us all to be mindful of what we consume, and how we dispose of it.

Tuesday, Sept 3

❤️🐕 Make a dogs day, and yours too! 
Every Tues., Thurs., Sat. & Sun. morning, the orphan doggies at Cadela Carlota shelter love to be taken for a walk 🐕‍🦺… but they need people to take them! Here is your chance to do something good, while getting some exercise… and I’m certain the good vibes from that over-joyed doggie with its super waggly tail are going to stay with you all day 🥰. Every week they are waiting for you.
8:00–11:30 | free, no need to register, just show up | at Cadela Carlota animal shelter

🍿 Lagos Outdoor Cinema: Dirty Dancing (IMDb 7.1)
An all time classic. Patrick Swayze (in his element) stars with Jennifer Grey in this sweet, sizzling feel-good movie 🔥💃.
19:30 Bar opens, film from sunset | 12.50€ | creativeapecinema.com

💃 Salsa class
For beginners and experienced, every Tues night at Peppers.
20–21:00 class, 21–23:00 social dancing | 10€ | at Peppers bar 

Wednesday, Sept 4

🧶 Magic Wool Workshop
Taught in English and Portuguese, a fun, creative, social session.
15–18:00 | 32€ inc materials | at Teias Arte Local 

🎷 Saxophone Sunset session
17:30–20:00 | free, but book a table | at Linda Beach bar

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

Thursday, Sept 5

🍿 Lagos Outdoor Cinema: Chasing Mavericks (IMDb 7.1)
An inspiring film based on the true story of young surfer Jay Moriarity, who sets out to conquer the legendary and dangerous Mavericks waves in Northern California. 🏄‍♂️🌊
19:30 Bar opens, film from sunset | 12.50€ | creativeapecinema.com

🧠 Quiz night at The Collab
Enjoy a fun evening of trivia & competition at The Collab.
19:30 | free, best to book a table | at The Collab 

Friday, Sept 6

🌈 Pride Lagos: Drag show & Party*
Meet for a pre-show cocktail at Twin Fin, then be wowed by the 75 min drag cabaret show in TEL. Then back to Twin Fin for the after party. Here’s a glimpse of last years Pride weekend. *This info is from their website but they haven’t posted updates or responded, so we aren’t 100% certain this is happening.
Show 20–21:15 | at Teatro Experimental de Lagos 

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

🧜🏼‍♂️ Il Feira do Mar in Sagres
Sagres is having a little Ocean festival this weekend, including a beach clean (10am), talks, concerts (10pm) and DJ Toby One (11pm). See the full program here. Updates & more info on their facebook page.
Sept 6, 7 & 8 | free | by Praia da Mareta, Sagres

Saturday, Sept 7

🧘🏻‍♀️🥐 Yoga and Brunch
Start your day with a beautiful sunrise yoga session, followed by a healthy vegetarian picnic brunch.
08:00 | 45€ book here | at Praia Porto de Mos 

🎉 Back to School party
Yay! We can all rejoice, the kids are going back to school 🤭. Sounds like a good reason for a party. There’ll be a cold brew coffee bar, treats by Kel Delice, face painting a raffle & new clothes collection.
10–13:00 | free | at Arco Preloved

🏄‍♂️ Swap market
Swap, buy or sell used surfboards and water-sports equipment. Or just come for the vibes; Live music, 10€ wakeboarding, food, drinks & happy hour. Its always a good day out.
11–19:00 | free | at Lagos Wake Park

💭 Past Life Regression group experience
11:30–13:30 | 30€ (first session special offer) | at The Seed, Lagos

🔥🍷 Exhibition opening 
Mingle over a few wines while checking out the new exhibition by street artist Andre Cala.
18–22:00 | free | at Galeria da Costa 

🍷🍷 Wine Tasting by the pool
Sample a variety of wines from the region and enjoy poolside tapas.
17–19:00 | 40€ pp, DM to book | at Kinoah Luz

🌈 Pride Lagos: Drag Lip Sync
Expect a glittery, vibrant party celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies.
22:30 | free | at The Tavern Bar

🎤 Lagos Nights Out | Noites no Cais
On Sept 7 & 8, open air music concerts will take place in the gardens opposite Batata beach, with the old town wall backdrop. On the 7th, Pedro Fidalgo “Noble” will perform.
21:30–22:30 | Tickets Bean bag 10€, chair 8€, standing 5€ | at Jardim da Constituição

Sunday, Sept 8

🎨 Brunch & Abstract Painting 
Unleash your creativity on a canvas, with tips from Dokreates, new friends, a tasty brunch and a sea view.
11–12:30 | 30€ DM to book | at Pomodor Pizzeria

🧘🏼 Jivamukti Spiritual Warrior class
Join Diana for a transformative 2-hour Jivamukti/Vinyasa Yoga Masterclass, designed to deepen your practice and elevate your spirit. 
11:45–13:45 | 35€ | at The Seed, Lagos

🎶 Sunday Session 
Enjoy live music from Max Whittall, along with a few lazy Sunday beverages at the seaside.
from 18:00 | free | at The Collab, Lagos

🌈 Pride Lagos: Sunset Dinner & Movie sing-along
Dinner together followed by a screening of Rocky Horror Picture show on the Collab Terrace. Come dressed up as your favourite character and strut your stuff.
18:30–20:00 Dinner, 20–23:00 Film | at The Collab, Lagos

😮‍💨 Transformational Breakthwork, with Antonia
Give two hours to yourself, to release and transform strong/stuck emotions and blockages.
18–20:00 | 40€ | at The Seed, Lagos

🎤 Lagos Nights Out | Noites no Cais
Under the stars with the old town wall backdrop, The Gift and choir will preform.
21:30–22:30 | Tickets Bean bag 10€, chair 8€, standing 5€ | at Jardim da Constituição

Coming up…

🚀 Launch party of a new Lagos Coworking space on Sept. 13.

👯‍♀️ Next week (Sept 9–15) Urban Dance studio is having free trial week. They´ve introduced new classes inc. K-Pop, Urban Seniors & Urban Fit.

🎚️ Dub Pistols in Grand Café on Sept 20

🎉 Exhibition opening of ARTURb Street Art Project, at LAC on Sept. 21.

🎸 Another edition of Sofar sounds (secret line-up at secret location) will take place, this time in Sagres, on Sept 28.

💫 Need more?

Every day:

Surf Lessons, Kayak trips, SUP tours, mountain biking, horse riding, beach yoga, boat trips, dolphin watching, wake boarding, massages & more.

Every Monday:

• 🤸🏼‍♀️ Beach fitness 7:30am | 15€ book here | at Batata beach

• 💪 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 fitness 7:30, 15€ at Batata beach. Book here

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

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

Every Tuesday:

• 🐕 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

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

• 🎉 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

• 🌅 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:

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

• 🧠 Quiz Night: Be sure to book a table because these Quiz nights are usually packed! 19:30 | free | at The Collab bar

• 💦 Girls night at the Wakepark: 16-19:00, 25€ for wakeboarding, pole dancing. Plus weekly drink special. At Wake Park Lagos

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

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

• 🎷 Saxaphone Sunsets at Bahia Beach Club, Meia Praia

• 🍹 International social group, weekly drop-in/happy hr at the Tivoli hotel

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:

• 🐕 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

• 💪 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:

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

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

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

Find all Lagos’ activities & info here.

Yoga, pilates, dance and wellness in Lagos

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