FRESHLY SQUEEZED⚡️ July 29–August3

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

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Goodtimes Lagos
July 28, 2024

Welcome to another edition of Freshly Squeezed; Goodtimes Lagos hot drops.

Summer is in full swing. The weather is toasty, locals are working at full speed around the clock, tourists are enjoying the amazing beaches, restaurants and buzzing nightlife, and Lagos is in its element.

Some of the delights on offer for you this week:

  • Renowned Portuguese DJ & producer, Rui Vargas plays us a set🔥

  • An intriguing new space opens 👀

  • American house DJ Derrick Carter headlines DUNA Sunset #3🪩

  • Movie nights under the stars 🍿

  • Sunrise Yoga and brunch 🧘🏼🌅🥑

  • Festivals, Markets & workshops

    and much more…

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🔥 This week’s hot drops

Many more regular happenings, down below.

Tuesday, July 30

🍿 Outdoor Cinema: Knives Out (IMDb 7.9)
A detective investigates the death of the patriarch of an eccentric, combative family. With Daniel Craig and Chris Evans. Enjoy an outdoor movie in deck chairs with drinks, Burgers & Pizza (preorder).
19:30 Bar opens, film from sunset | 12.50€ | creativeapecinema.com

🍔 Three Little Birds food market & mini festival
If you’re up for a drive to the west coast, enjoy an afternoon of live music with lots of yummy choices: Sri Lankan curry, empanadas, ceviche, pizza & more.
16:00–0:00 | free | at Three Little Birds, Sagres

🐟 Sardine Fest in Portimão
From July 30–August 4, Portimão hosts its annual Sardine Fest, with lots of food, drinks and entertainment along the river front. Free

Wednesday, July 31

🏬 Grand Opening: Factory Fusion Hub
A new industrial space for coworking, art & culture is coming. We are intrigued.
20:00 | free | Next to CoLagos, here | insta page

🔥 Duna Beach Sunset #3: with Derrick Carter
A sold out event, so we hope you got your tickets. In this session, American house DJ Derrick Carter headlines, with support from SheriVari & Superbumble. Dance around the pool as the sunsets.
18:30 | free & priceless ;) Ticket required | at Duna Beach Club

Thursday, August 1

🍿 Outdoor Cinema: Pirates of the Caribbean (IMDb 8.1)
Johnny Depp, Kiera Knightly, pirates, eyeliner… you get it. Enjoy a movie under the stars in deck chairs, with tasty food and drinks.  
19:30 Bar opens, film from sunset | 12.50€ | creativeapecinema.com

🥃 Weekly Social Drop In
Join the International social group of Lagos for socialising and happy-hours
19:30–21:30 | at Tivoli Hotel, Lagos

🧠 Quiz night at The Collab
Always entertaining and enlightening. Teams of 4, best to book a table. Tasty Asian street food, craft beers, natural wines and other treats available throughout the evening.
19:30 | free | at The Collab

Friday, August 2

🔥 Sunset Party at OhLá
With one of the biggest names in the Portuguese electro scene, Rui Vargas on the decks, you wouldn’t want to miss this party. The rooftop pool location is a great place to catch the sunset and serves great sushi.
15–23:00 | at Ohlá Relax Food Studio, Lagos

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

Saturday, August 3

🌅 Sunrise Yoga & Brunch
Start your Sunday in a revitalising way, with a sunsrise yoga session and wholesome, delicious, vegetarian beach picnic.
7:30 | 45€ inc. class, mat, brunch | at Praia Porto de Mos, Lagos

🛥️ Sunset Summer Cruise
Set sail into the sunset, with tunes from DJ TobyOne.
18–21:00 | 39€ inc. drink

Sunday, August 4

🏺Monthly Lagos Flea market
8–14:00 | free | by Lagos em Forma

🎨 Brunch and Abstract Painting
Get creative on a Sunday morning, with some yummy food and a sea view. Dokreates will help you discover your artistic talent ;).
11–12:30 | 30€ inc materials & brunch | at Pomodor Pizzeria

😮‍💨 Awaken Breathwork
In this 2-hour session you will explore the physiological power of breathing combined with movement and visualisation. Led by Jasper.
11:30–13:30 | 35€ | at The Seed

🫧 Natural Soap making Workshop
Odoyá will share with you years of making natural soap, with beautiful butters from Brasil & Prtuguese Olive Oil.  
14:30–17:30 | 55€ | at The Seed

🎤 Karaoke at The Star Bar, Lagos

Dates for the calendar:

🥼JANT Design - an amazing, local upcycling fashion brand, hosts its first sample sale. Friday Aug. 9th, Lagos

🎈 ShankaLaShanka Fest #1: Party at LACO HUB with live music and DJs, artisanal market, art, street food and kids activities! Saturday Aug. 10th. 10€ Early bird tix on sale now.

🎛️ The Collab House Party: The best of local electronic music from 16–22:00 on Saturday Aug 10th.

Sunday Aug. 11th: Artist & Fleas market in Burgau. Book your stand.

💫 Need more?

Every day:
Every Monday:
Every Tuesday:
Every Wednesday

  • 🌅 Sunrise beach yoga 6:00*, 21.20€ at Batata Beach. Book with El Sol Lifestyle (*varies depending on sunrise time)

  • 🏃🏽🍄 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 7:30, 21€ 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 

  • 🥂 Oyster Tasting and Bubbles, 18:30 at The Kitchen

  • 🚶🏻‍♀️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 19:30, 21€ at Porto de Mos. Book here

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