It’s time to welcome the month of July and all the events it has for us.
Since the weather is getting warmer, it’s time to get tickets to concerts and incredible dance performances, or even escape the sun to attend one of the most innovative conferences you could ever find.
Here is our list of July events:
Efrim Manuel Menuck
Photo by:Louise Michel Jackson
Where: Passos Manuel
When: 01/07/2018
Price: 10€; Get tickets here
Start your month at Passos Manuel, where on the 1st of July the Canadian musician Efrim Manuel Menuck (fb page) will be performing solo for the first time in Portugal.
He is notable for his work with the bands Godspeed You! Black Emperor’s and Silver Mt. Zion, and his unmistakable signature touch on the guitar and tape loops. Inspired by his previous works, he released his second album Pissing Stars, that he will present on stage accompanied by Kevin Doria of Growing Hiss Tracts.
Kismif Conference 2018
Photo courtesy of: KISMIF
Where: FLUP, Casa da Música, Teatro Rivoli
When: 04/07/2018-07/07/2018
Price: 240€ (general ticket); 170€ (student ticket); 60€ (daily ticket); 100€ (summer school)
Kismif Conference brings together an international community of researchers, focusing on underground music and DIY culture. The conference has a multidisciplinary approach, and the goal is to discuss not only music but also other artistic fields such as film, video, graffiti and street art, theater and performing arts, literature, radio, programming and editing, graphic design, illustration and cartoon.
In this edition, the conference will focus on “Gender differences, identities and DIY culture”, and it will be accompanied by a Summer School and a diverse social and cultural program.
Check the website if you want to apply or learn more about Kismif here.
God is an Astronaut
Photo courtesy of: Gos is an Astronaut
Where: Casa da Música
When: 12/07/2018
Price: 20€
God is an Astronaut will visit Casa da Música to present their latest album, Epitath.
As one of the best instrumental groups, with intense melodies and energetic rhythms they will take you on a journey through loss and pain. With such a heartfelt album, it’s guaranteed their performance will leave you with goosebumps.
Get tickets here
Porto Pianofest
Photo courtesy of: Casa Da Musica
Where: Casa da Música
When: 30/07/2018
Price: Free event, more info here
The ensemble Stars of American Ballet, formed by some of the greatest dancers from the New York City Ballet and the American Ballet Theater, will be performing in Portugal for the first time. Works by composers like Chopin or Schubert will be revisited, serving as a soundtrack to the performances, and combining classical music with contemporary dance perfectly.
Which one of these events are you most excited about? Let us know in the comment section!
