Another week has come to an end. This means that in the coming days you have the opportunity to take advantage of your free time in different and very fun ways. No ideas? O Lifestyle ao Minuto has gathered two handfuls of suggestions for the weekend. You can choose between markets, fairs, parties and even a beach cleanup. 

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1- OUT///FEST

As always, the Marechal Carmona Park, in Cascais, transforms into a venue to host the first event of the summer festival season. Everything happens on Saturday, May 18, and the lineup includes big names in electronic music. 

Address: Avenida da República, 2750-642 Cascais
Price: 20€
Hours: between 2:00 pm and 12:00 am

2- Chef’s Table

For the evening of this Friday, May 17, a very special dinner is scheduled at MIMO Algarve, at the Pine Cliffs Resort, in Albufeira. Why? A unique menu by chef Rui Paula, the person responsible for the kitchen at Casa de Chá da Boa Nova, in Leça da Palmeira, a restaurant with two Michelin stars, is being highlighted. Places are limited. 

Address: Pine Cliffs Resort Praia Da Falesia, 8200-909 Albufeira
Price: 195€/person
Hours: from 8:00 pm

3- 10th Anniversary of the Time Out Market 

To celebrate a decade of this space that occupied the Mercado da Ribeira, in Lisbon, a special party with a concert by Bateu Matou will take place. In addition, until the end of the month, each restaurant in the space will have a special dish to celebrate the date. 

Address: Avenida 24 de Julho 49, 1200-479 Lisbon
Price: free entry
Hours: from 6:30 pm

4- Clean Beach Operation

On Sunday, May 19, the beaches of Armação de Pêra, in Silves and dos Salgados, in Albufeira, will host an underwater cleanup action that will remove debris and abandoned fishing gear that threaten the survival of various marine habitats and species. It is an initiative of Zoomarine. 

Address: Armação de Pêra Beach, in Silves; Salgados, in Albufeira
Price: free (registration required) 
Hours: between 9:00 am and 11:30 am

5- Medieval Market

During the morning of Saturday, the traditional market, in Estremoz, transforms into a medieval historical recreation. Different activities are planned including music, dance, juggling and a themed parade. You can also shop and meet artisans. 

Address: Rossio Marquês de Pombal, Estremoz
Price: free entry
Hours: between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm

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6- Corpo de Barrar 

For Saturday, at Maus Hábitos, in Porto, a market different from the usual is scheduled. What sets it apart? It is a partnership between Birra and Neura Studio where tattoo artists and collectives can show and demonstrate their work. In other words, throughout the afternoon you can get a tattoo and, at the same time, buy the works of different artists. 

Address: Rua de Passos Manuel 178 4º Piso, 4000-382 Porto
Price: free entry
Hours: from 2:00 pm

7- Baby Market 

After many editions in Porto, this market for future and new mothers now arrives in Lisbon, more specifically, at the Hotel Mercure Lisboa, on Saturday. During the day you have the opportunity to participate in different themed activities, free workshops and also have access to exclusive promotions in different brands and stores. 

Address: Avenida José Malhoa 23, 1099-051 Lisbon
Price:  2€/per family 
Hours: between 10:00 am and 7:00 pm