Sun, 15 Nov · 09:30
Handcrafting gathering
Bring your hobby and join us for a morning of creativity, sharing, and togetherness
Quinta Nossa Senhora da Conceição , Santiago do Cacém
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The Book Festival
Organized by
Câmara Municipal de Santiago do Cacém
The Book Festival is back!
On June 26, 27, and 28, the 5th edition of the Book Festival will take place, inspired this year by the theme “Ode to Nature.”
A celebration of literature, culture, and our connection to nature, organized by the Caixa Agrícola Costa Azul Foundation, in partnership with the Santiago do Cacém City Council, and with the invaluable support of dozens of local organizations that have come together to make this event even more special.
Over the course of three days, the public can enjoy a diverse program for all ages:
PROGRAM
FRIDAY, THE 26TH
4:15 PM – From Crédito Agrícola to the Foundation
“Borboletas à Solta” – Uh!Topia
Inaugural Parade of the Book Festival.
5:00 PM – Main Stage and Foundation
Opening Session and Tour of the Foundation
6:00 PM – Meeting Room
Lecture “Cultivating Readers” – Paula Cusati
A conversation about reading, literature, education, and citizenship.
7:00 PM – Main Stage
Conversation with Writer António Cabrita and Book Signing
8:00 PM – Multipurpose Room
Opening of the “Dance in the Woods” Exhibition and Guided Tour with Artist Cristina Amado
This exhibition brings together unique, exclusive, and large-scale works based on sustainability and visual poetry.
An invitation to immerse yourself in the universe of Cristina Amado, who, through Botanical Printing and Natural Dyeing, creates and communicates in the language of Organic and Natural fashion, thus conveying Gaia’s message.
9:15 PM – Conde Bracial Square
Balcony Poems
9:30 PM – Main Stage
“Malteses” Theater, with live music – Gato Sa and the Santo André Music Academy
Two Maltese meet at night in an open field and interact, evoking situations from their wandering lives, memories of lost family, sorrows, quarrels, and the fate that made them Maltese from the Alentejo.
11:00 PM – Main Stage
Alflat Jazz Concert
A band from the Alentejo coast that blends jazz, soul, and bossa nova into a warm and captivating sound.
Book Fair – Rua Parreira de Lacerda
More in Santiago do Cacém
Mon, 16 Nov · 17:00
Capoeira Classes
Starting November 16, we’ll be offering Capoeira classes in Santiago do Cacém. Capoeira expands the body, the mind, and our relationships with others. In class, we’ll learn to play, sing, play instruments, and much more. Through the interplay of combat and dance, we’ll develop self-esteem and confidence, musicality and rhythm, balance and mobility, respect and awareness, tradition, and connection. Come give it a try! Mondays from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. at the Santiago do Cacém Municipal Swimming Pools gym. For more information, contact João (Batman) via social media at seu.movimento.capoeira or by email at seu.movimento.capoeira@gmail.com or via WhatsApp at 936451725 Starting November 16, we will be offering Capoeira classes in Santiago do Cacém. Capoeira expands the body, the mind, and our connection with others. In these classes, we will learn to play, sing, play instruments, and much more. Through the interplay of martial arts and dance, we will develop self-esteem and confidence, musicality and rhythm, balance and mobility, respect and awareness, as well as a sense of tradition and connection. Come and give it a try! Mondays from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM at the Santiago do Cacém Municipal Swimming Pool complex gymnasium. For more information, please contact João (“Batman”) on social media at @seu.movimento.capoeira, by email at seu.movimento.capoeira@gmail.com, or via WhatsApp at 936451725.
Santiago do Cacém , Santiago do Cacém
Sat, 21 Nov · 10:00
Natural Fall Remedies: Fire Cider
It's time to get your immune system ready for fall and winter. Come make your own Cidra de Fogo. Not a workshop, but a gathering!
Quinta Nossa Senhora da Conceição , Santiago do Cacém
Sat, 21 Nov · 21:30
Italian-Style Romance
A novelist struggling with writer's block and trapped in a loveless relationship travels to Italy in search of inspiration and meets the woman of his dreams. Directed by: Michelle Danner Starring: Alex Pettyfer, Eva De Dominici, Andy Garcia, Toni Collette, Rob Estes, Jessica Serfaty, Chiara Iezzi, Tim Fellingham, and Michelle Danner Romance, Comedy | 99 min | M/12 Tickets: adults €3.20 | children ages 3 to 12 (inclusive) €1.60. On sale at Ticketline and at the box office of the António Chainho Municipal Auditorium (Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. / 1:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.; on the day of the performance, 1 hour before the start). Information: 269 750 410 | auditorio@cm-santiagocacem.pt Online tickets: https://www.ticketline.pt/pt/evento/romance-a-italiana-109163
Auditório Municipal António Chainho, Santiago do Cacém