Mar à Vista: documentaries by women about island life
A week of island documentaries on São Miguel, for anyone curious how people on small Atlantic islands make a life there.
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Everything on across the island — concerts, festivals, exhibitions and village feasts — with the source link for every listing.
32 events
A week of island documentaries on São Miguel, for anyone curious how people on small Atlantic islands make a life there.
A simple local evening, worth an hour if you are already on the island this week.
One day only and no ticket needed: a short stop worth making with children who ask how things work.
Old island songs in new arrangements, with short spoken notes between pieces, rewarding if you follow Portuguese.
A week of island documentaries on São Miguel, for anyone curious how people on small Atlantic islands make a life there.
Free, specialist and mostly in Portuguese; the 18:00 choir set is the easiest part to drop in on.
Hands-on microbe activities for curious children in São Miguel's quietest corner, though times and venue are still unpublished.
A week of island documentaries on São Miguel, for anyone curious how people on small Atlantic islands make a life there.
A free hands-on evening for anyone 14 or older who wants to leave with something they printed themselves.
Explore Portugal's premier wine and gourmet event in Ponta Delgada this November.
Worth a look if your family left the islands, or if you want history beyond the scenery.
Hands-on microbe activities for curious children in São Miguel's quietest corner, though times and venue are still unpublished.
Seasonal food and a live singer beside the steaming hot springs, an easy evening out if you are staying in Furnas.
A chance to hear brand-new choral writing on the islands, at no cost, arrive early because seating is limited.
A week of island documentaries on São Miguel, for anyone curious how people on small Atlantic islands make a life there.
Art history with a botanical eye, for visitors who look at the lilies and vines in church paintings and wonder why.
Explore Portugal's premier wine and gourmet event in Ponta Delgada this November.
Pictures need no translation, so this is a culture stop that works without Portuguese.
For families who live here or children who follow Portuguese; visitors without the language will get little from it.
Hands-on microbe activities for curious children in São Miguel's quietest corner, though times and venue are still unpublished.
A neighbourly autumn feast for St Martin in a small village on the far eastern tip of São Miguel.
A week of island documentaries on São Miguel, for anyone curious how people on small Atlantic islands make a life there.
Art history with a botanical eye, for visitors who look at the lilies and vines in church paintings and wonder why.
A ticketed parish supper for St Martin's in Ribeira Grande, the kind of night where visitors are rare and welcome.
Hot chestnuts, a buffet and a microphone passed round: an autumn night out with the neighbours on São Miguel.
Explore Portugal's premier wine and gourmet event in Ponta Delgada this November.
Explore modern interpretations of traditional culture in this thought-provoking play.
A short dance performance made for children and their families, with tickets at 5 €, easy to fit into a São Miguel day.
A week of island documentaries on São Miguel, for anyone curious how people on small Atlantic islands make a life there.
Experience the finale of Sofia Silva & Code's Tour Fases at Coliseu Micaelense on November 20, 2026. A night of modern sound and artistic excellence awaits.
Two free nights of Portuguese contemporary music on São Miguel: Emanuel Nunes for solo piano, then Jorge Peixinho for two ensembles.
Two free nights of Portuguese contemporary music on São Miguel: Emanuel Nunes for solo piano, then Jorge Peixinho for two ensembles.
Free and in the city centre, though the organisers have not fixed the hour yet; an easy add-on to a Saturday in town.
Experience an intimate evening with one of Portugal's leading contemporary voices, Carolina Deslandes, on November 22 at Coliseu Micaelense.
A short dance piece that small children can sit through, with a week of dates on São Miguel to pick from.
For anyone curious how theatre works without spoken dialogue, a signed piece from Ponta Delgada's culture-capital year.
A free pairing of experimental film and contemporary music, a short taste of what artists in the Azores are making now.
A short dance piece that small children can sit through, with a week of dates on São Miguel to pick from.
Explore the biodiversity of São Miguel's thermal springs with a sensory experience designed for students.
Explore the diverse microbial life of the Azores through guided tours in Portuguese and English.
Engage young minds with hands-on science experiments in a fun workshop for children aged 6 to 12.
Experience a blend of traditional Azorean music, masks, and movement in this inclusive community performance.
Explore the scientific and cultural heritage of the Furnas hot springs with this guided tour. Ideal for those interested in microbiology and biotechnology.
Delve into the cultural heritage of thermal springs through a guided tour and regional snack tasting.