Another weekend has arrived, promising mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine. To make the most of the upcoming days, Lifestyle ao Minuto has, as always, compiled a list of suggestions with plenty of variety. Among the options are an event dedicated to coffee, others to wine, but also outdoor markets and, of course, lots of entertainment.

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1- Lisbon Coffee Week.end

Are you a coffee lover? Several Lisbon venues will host the first edition of this event, which features coffee as the protagonist, from Friday, April 12, to Sunday, April 14. Various activities are planned, including 'latte art' workshops, as well as challenges and a sensory 'networking' dinner.

Address: various locations
Price: between €25 and €42
Hours: from 10:00 am

2- Mercadito Solidário 

At the Oeiras Market, over the weekend, there will be a special event with lots of snacks, music, culture and workshops. All with a solidarity 'twist'. This is a market organized by helpFull, an online circular community and aggregator of solidarity institutions, where social solidarity institutions from the region are highlighted, as well as small local producers.

Address: Largo 5 de Outubro 3, 2780-182 Oeiras
Price: free admission
Hours: between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm

3- Casa Cheia 

Over the weekend, more specifically, Saturday and Sunday, at Espaço Broccante, in Marvila, Lisbon, "the first influencer marketing event to unite brands, influencers and their followers in the same space" will take place, according to a press release. In other words, over two days, you will have the opportunity to meet some influencers, as well as learn from them in workshops on 'skincare', exercise, makeup, among other topics. In addition, 'talks', 'showcookings' and concerts are scheduled. At the end of the day, an exclusive dinner will take place for 30 people and will feature the participation of two influencers.

Address: Rua do Vale Formoso 3, 1950-277 Lisbon
Price: Saturday and Sunday (€22) and  dinner (€25)
Hours: various times

4- Ode Market

For Saturday, April 13, in Vila Chã de Ourique, Cartaxo, less than an hour from Lisbon, an event with lots of music, entertainment and which brings together local producers at the Ode Winery is scheduled. Workshops are also planned, some focused on wine, others on flower arrangements.

Address: Rua Coronel Lopes Mateus 13, 2070-641 Vila Chã de Ourique
Price: free admission (some activities require prior registration) 
Hours: between 11:00 am and 8:00 pm

5- Food Love Fest 

For 'foodies', at Vila Galé Collection Elvas, a six-handed dinner will take place, where typical Alentejo flavors are highlighted. For this special evening, the chef of this hotel unit, Alberto Muralhas, invites chef Pedro Gaspar from the same hotel, as well as chef Romão Reis, from the Vila Galé Alentejo Vineyards hotel.

Address: Avenida 14 de Janeiro 13, 7350-092 Elvas
Price: €50/person
Hours: from 7:30 pm

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6- The Spot Market 

Want to go shopping? Another edition of this market will take place between Saturday and Sunday. It takes place at Doca da Marinha, in Lisbon, and over four dozen lifestyle brands will be present there. In addition to buying clothes, accessories and decoration, you can taste multiple snacks at the market.

Address: Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, Lisbon
Price: free admission
Hours: between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm

7- Port Wine Experience 

The second edition of this event, dedicated exclusively to Port wine, will take place on Saturday, and the chosen location was The Lodge Hotel, in Vila Nova de Gaia. Throughout the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to meet a dozen producers, as well as participate in many tastings.

Address: Rua de Serpa Pinto 60, 4400-307 Vila Nova de Gaia
Price: €25
Hours: between 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm

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