Portuguese Culture

Vrei să împărtășești ce citești și să descoperi recomandări noi? **📚** **Clubul de Carte DCB** este un spațiu informal pentru românii din Berlin care vor să discute despre cărți – fără lectură comună impusă! Vorbim liber despre titluri care ne inspiră, intrigă sau provoacă, de la romane la cărți de non-ficțiune precum istorie, filosofie, economie, psihologie sau arhitectură. Ne vedem la o cafenea cozy pentru o conversație relaxată și inspirațională între cititori. Locația: Hotel Motel One Berlin-Alexanderplatz Grunerstraße 11, 10179 Berlin Duminică, 19. Aprilie 2026 între orele 10:30 și 13:00 Adu Kindle-ul, tableta sau cărțile tale tipărite. O întâlnire de dimineață găzduită de Oana, voluntară a organizației Diaspora Civică Berlin.

Einladung zu einer Reise hin zum eigenen Körper: Wenn unser Geist Urlaub macht, taucht darunter ganz von allein Spiel, Spontaneität, Leichtigkeit auf. Aber wie kommen wir in eine solchen Zustand? Zeit, Sanftheit, Kommunikation. Mit ganz unterschiedlichen, leicht zugänglichen, Impulsen und Übungen aus Contact Improvisation, Tanz und Movement beginnen wir mehr und mehr nach innen zu horchen. Durch sowohl Stille als auch Bewegung kommen wir zur Ruhe, wecken erhöhte Präsenz und Verbundenheit. Experimentieren, Loslassen und Albernheit sind willkommen, wenn wir mit uns selbst, in Partnerarbeit und in der Gruppe in Bewegung kommunizieren. Der Workshop richtet sich an alle Neugierigen, die dieses Im-Moment-Sein schon immer mal ausprobieren wollten - oder bereits Erfahrungen haben. Wie ist es, wenn wir für eine Weile alles kalkulierende fallen lassen und uns einfach nur dem hingeben, was unser gemeinsamer Atem kreiert? Bitte komm' in gemütlicher Kleidung, in der du dich gut bewegen kannst, ohne große Knöpfe, Schnallen, Accessoires, ohne allzu vollen Magen :-) 🕛 Wann: Sonntag 19.04.26, 14-17 Uhr 📍Wo: Villa Offensiv, Hasselwerderstraße 38, 12439 Berlin Anmeldungslink: https://forms.office.com/e/NuZgqM3Cjz \-\-\-\-\-\-\- When our mind takes a break, playfulness, spontaneity, and lightness emerge naturally. But how do we reach such a state? Time, gentleness, communication. Through diverse, easily accessible impulses and exercises from Contact Improvisation, dance, and movement, we begin to listen more and more to our inner selves. Through both stillness and movement, we find peace, awaken heightened presence, and experience connection. Experimentation, letting go, and silliness are welcome as we communicate with ourselves, in pairs, and as a group through movement. This workshop is for all those curious to experience this state of being in the moment—or who already have some experience with it. What is it like when we let go of all calculation for a while and simply surrender to what our shared breath creates? Please come in comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely, without large buttons, buckles, or accessories, and don't eat too much :-) 🕛 When: Sunday, April 19, 2026, 2–5 pm 📍 Where: Villa Offensiv, Hasselwerderstraße 38, 12439 Berlin Registration link: https://forms.office.com/e/NuZgqM3Cjz

Hola, gente bonita 🫶 Lass uns ein Bier trinken, Spanisch-Deutsch sprechen und eine gute Zeit genießen! Grundlegende (oder bessere 😛) Kenntnisse in Spanisch oder Deutsch sind alles, was du brauchst. Vamos a tomar una cerveza, hablar español-alemán y pasarla bien! Un nivel básico (o mejor 😛) de español o alemán es lo único que necesitas.

Hello everyone ☺️ Our German Club invites you to the next meetup! 📅 **Sunday, April 19, 2026** 🕔 **Time:** 4:00 PM 📍 **Location:** Grandaire Café - [Voltairestraße 11, 10179 Berlin](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47a84f5a22092c49:0x42134cfee294f7cd?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) 👥 **Level:** A2–C1 ⏳ **Duration:** approx. 1.5–2 hours 💵 **Participation fee:** 10 € (includes 1 drink) Join our **German Speaking Café on Sunday** and practice your German in a relaxed and international atmosphere! 🎤 **Guest Speaker:** **Morgan Hangartner**, immigration lawyer Morgan advises international clients on **immigration law** and has over **15 years of experience**. In this special meetup, he will talk about **typical questions and challenges from his legal practice** and share real-life insights into immigration cases and situations. 📚 **Talk topics:** • Common questions in immigration law • Typical challenges and problems • Insights into real cases from legal practice • Migration in an international context • Open Q&A session ⏱ **Format:** The speaker part will last about **30–45 minutes**. Afterwards, we continue with **free conversation**, discussion questions, and small speaking games. 🗣️ **What you will practice:** • Listening comprehension with a native speaker • Vocabulary related to migration, law & everyday life • Speaking confidently in a supportive environment ☕ **Atmosphere:** Small group, café-style setting, conversations & networking 🤍 **Safe Space:** Mistakes are welcome. No pressure, no stress – just real conversations and exchange 📸 **Note:** Photos and short videos will be taken for social media. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let us know ☺️ ⚠️ **Places are limited – please register in advance.** We look forward to an insightful afternoon full of German, exchange, and valuable perspectives 🌍✨

This group is for everyone who is interested in drawing portraits! For me, drawing has been a wonderful way to gain a new perspective on the world and the people within it. Whether you are just starting out or have been drawing for ages — all levels are welcome :) How it works: 1\. We meet at The Castle pub in Mitte and do short sittings of 15 minutes for each other\. The first sitting is divided into 3 warm\-up sketches\, 5 minutes each\. 2\. Before we start\, everybody writes their name on a blank card \(provided by the organizer\); these cards are then used to randomly pick the model every 15 minutes\. 3\. Usually we do 8 sittings\, with a 15\-minute break in the middle \(so after 4 sittings\, or 1 hour\)\. -> The participation is free, but it is expected that everybody orders something from the bar to support the lovely location. Get out your pencils and let's start! Please bring your own art supplies!

**Did you miss out on carnival and would like to catch up?** Then join us for this (very) delayed celebration of carnival —origami style! We'll focus on creating a wide range of masks, from traditional models to playful animal reproductions 🎭 We'll once again be hosted by the library and cafè [Metis](https://www.genialokal.de/buchhandlung/berlin/metisbooksandcafe/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=758073257&gbraid=0AAAAADhklPs80v0bnZA2lg-gbu5thxxNz&gclid=CjwKCAjw7vzOBhBxEiwAc7WNr8DjHd7CMMxg0Gs5ndWUCfynlZoSwmw_AvWX3ODaDSrAvJ2-1URTZhoCkfUQAvD_BwE), which offers a wide range of drinks and snacks, including brunch options 🥞🍳 What you can expect at all our events: * **Mandatory donation** (amount of your choice) – this supports essential costs like the Meetup subscription and keeps our community thriving 🌱 You can either submit a **physical donation** to the event host in person or make a **digital donation [here](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/origamiberlin?locale.x=de_DE&country.x=DE)** (and inform the host afterwards) * In-person folding practice for all levels – beginners and experienced folders are equally welcome * Origami paper + model instructions will be provided (from the host’s collection, for reference only). Feel free to bring your own favorite sheets or tools! * Photos may be taken for memories & our archive (Meetup, Instagram, Telegram) – let the host know if you prefer not to appear * We kindly encourage everyone to order at least one drink/snack to support [Metis](https://www.genialokal.de/buchhandlung/berlin/metisbooksandcafe/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=758073257&gbraid=0AAAAADhklPs80v0bnZA2lg-gbu5thxxNz&gclid=CjwKCAjw7vzOBhBxEiwAc7WNr8DjHd7CMMxg0Gs5ndWUCfynlZoSwmw_AvWX3ODaDSrAvJ2-1URTZhoCkfUQAvD_BwE) for hosting us! ⚠️ **RSVP Policy – Please Read** ⚠️
Our community has grown a lot since its birth in August 2024, which is amazing — but it also means we need to handle RSVPs more carefully: * RSVP opens 7 days before each event (apart from short-notice events) and closes at noon on the event day. * Please cancel your spot or contact the host directly (via Meetup message function or our Telegram channel) by noon on the event day if you can't make it last minute. * Members with 2 no-shows (without notice) will be removed from the group unless a valid reason is provided. Thank you for keeping things fun and reliable together as a community, see you all at the folding tables very soon!

أهلاً بكم أصدقاء الكتابة ورفقاء الطريق الوعر أحياناً والممتع أحياناً أخرى. في لقاءاتنا المعتادة، أجلب معي سؤالاً أو بداية قصة تبحث عن نهاية، أعرضها للحضور ثم نحدد وقتاً (عشرون دقيقة في الغالب) نحاول خلاله إكمال القصة أو الإجابة عن تلك الأسئلة. عندما ينفد الوقت، نشارك ما كتبنا ونتبادل الأفكار. نادراً ما تكتمل المهمة في ذلك الوقت المحدود، ولكن في كل مرة نكتب ما يستحق القراءة والمشاركة والنقاش. انضموا إلينا في جلستنا القادمة واختبروا معنا، ماذا ستنتج بنات أفكارنا عندما نضع أمامها سؤالاً ووقتاً محدداً للإجابة؟ !!!! ننتظركم على الوقت قبل أن نبدأ بنشاطاتنا، لذلك رجاءً تحديث الحضور (RSVP) قبل اللقاء بيوم !!!! أهلاً بكم محبي وممارسي هواية الكتابة باللغة العربية! ندعوكم للانضمام إلينا في لقائنا القادم: سنبدأ بجولة تعارف سريعة، ثم نقوم بأحد تمارين الكتابة الإبداعية الممتعة، وفي النهاية سنفتح المجال لمن يريد مشاركتنا نصاً كتبه أو فكرة لمشروعه، لنناقشها ونتبادل الآراء بموضوعية. بغض النظر عن مستواك الحالي، حتى وإن لم تكتب من قبل - لا تتردد في الانضمام إلينا! الهدف من هذه اللقاءات هو خلق مساحة للكتابة ومشاركة التجربة مع الآخرين، لتنمي هواية وعادة الكتابة. كل ما تحتاجه هو الرغبة وبعض الوقت. (وورقة وقلم أو لابتوب) لا تترددوا في التواصل معي إن كان لديكم أي أسئلة أو اقتراحات نور

Ditch the old book club, where everyone has to read the same book...this is better! It works like this: Bring your own book. Come chat, have some tea or coffee, get to know your neighbors. Then we quietly read together, side by side, for about one hour, each one reading their own book, and afterwards we talk with each other about what we are reading. The usual agenda: - Arrival and introduction (~20 minutes) - ⁠Silent reading (~1 hour) - ⁠Discussion (~30-40 minutes) - ⁠Join us for a bite at a local restaurant afterwards, if you like! You may read in any language, you may read any book. We are a group of international residents of Berlin from many different countries, of all ages, and we converse in English. We welcome you! No registration needed – the event is donation based. All funds support the Offenes Wohnzimmer.

## DNA. presents: "WINE & PAINT" \- A space where creativity flows and every sip inspires\. ‍ Start Your Sunday afternoon with a glass of wine in hand and let your creativity come to life in a friendly, laid-back setting made for painting and having a good time. Our Wine and Paint evenings are great whether You're just starting out or have painted before—no pressure, just fun. ‍ Whether You're planning a date Sunday, looking to unwind solo, or meeting up with friends, this is Your moment to enjoy the process, get creative, and take home something You made yourself. **‍** #### **WHEN:** Every Sunday 4 - 5.15 pm ‍ #### **WHERE:** [DNA. ART HOUSE](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4XrC8gTPtdDGb3oB6) Wrangelstraße 25 10997 Berlin ‍ #### **TICKETS:** Box Office: Free for DNA. Members\*/ Regular (Drinks included) 35e (Daily Membership\*\*) **[> See more Info about DNA. Membership](https://www.dna-artclub.com/dna-member)** ‍ ‍ **INCLUDES:** **‍**All Materials * 2 glasses of wine (2 × 200 ml) or 2 glasses of Prosecco (2 × 100 ml) or 2 glasses of alcohol-free Prosecco (2 × 100 ml) * 2 Soft Drinks (1 × 330 ml) ‍ #### **SIGN UP:** Sign up (below) to save Your Spot / simply come over & get Your ticket at the Box Office. ‍ See Us Soon :) Love. Garen & DNA. *** ‍ For more insights, follow us on IG: [@nightart.club](https://www.instagram.com/nightart.club) \*Members of Dair Night Art e.V. and Subscribers of DNA. Art GbR. \*\*By entering the DNA. ART HOUSE, You agree to comply with the [Hausordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/hausordnung) and [Geschäftsordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/geschaftsordnung) Please ensure You review these documents thoroughly in advance.

We meet and sketch each other in Berlin. This is just an art gym that we also exercise our social skills. Afterwards usually we go for lunch as a group. **How Does It Work?** This event is simple, we meet and sketch each other doing portraits. Most of the participants use pencils or watercolors. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually. **Structure** A. Warmup Phase: We pose to each other for 1 minute. B. Main Phase: We pose to each other for 10 minutes. C. Showcase Phase: We show some of the drawings we did to each other. **Who We Are** Creative Sessions is an art events group located in Berlin. **Is it Free?** The event is free of charge. It is advisable to get a drink though. This is a cafe, we need to have at least half of the people on each table with a drink. They accept only cash and most hot drinks cost from 2.50 to 3.50. **How to help or donate?** The event is provided for free but many people help this be a regular thing. We also need people to volunteer and help for minor tasks like the serving of the drinks or cleaning up. Just send us a message. If you want to donate and keep this event from happening, via Paypal to the host (Miltos) : https://ko-fi.com/miltosthings/ **Art Materials?** Bring your own art materials. **Our Instagram Profile** Follow us on instagram @icreativesessions Use the hashtag #icreativesessions on your post description there to find out drawings from the event!

Welcome Sunday Socials, Members of the group and friends meet there to exchange languages and their international experience or just have a good time to meet likeminded poeple! Currently we meet at the bar Alberts Starting time is 5pm.(Until 8pm) Adress: https://www.google.de/maps?q=alberts+charlottenburg&ion=1&espv=2&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.&bvm=bv.131783435,d.bGg&biw=1366&bih=628&dpr=1&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEw... Grüße Andrea

Let's explore the [Veggienale® Berlin 2026](veggienale.de) together, the city's biggest plant-based festival, and make a day of it with fellow vegans! 🌱 Please note that this is a self-guided meetup. Explore at your own pace and on your own schedule. You can coordinate with folks on here through the comments section or through the BVS WhatsApp group if you're already a member. 📍 Where: FEZ Wuhlheide, Straße zum FEZ 2, 12459 Berlin 📅 When: Sunday 19 April (Separate meet up event for Saturday) 🎟️ What to do now: Get your ticket and read the info below before RSVPing **About the event** The Veggienale is a vibrant plant-based festival featuring a huge marketplace with vegan food & drinks, natural cosmetics, sustainable fashion, and eco-lifestyle brands. Enjoy live cooking shows, talks on nutrition, ethics, and sustainability, workshops, and even a children's theatre. There's also a free clothing swap and an interactive "Green Planet Berlin" exhibition. A perfect day out for anyone curious about living more consciously. **🎟️ [Tickets](veggienale.de/tickets):** Please purchase your own: * Day ticket: €9 online (until 17 April) / €11 at the door * Reduced (students, apprentices, seniors, job seekers, Berlin Pass): €7 online / €8 at the door * Children up to 14: free 👉 Use discount code **velo26** for 15% off any ticket at veggienale.de/tickets

Ciao a tutti! For our event we would like to meet you at 17:00 and have a beer all together, or other drinks. The goal of our first meeting is to get to know eachother and practice Italian and German. Please don’t be afraid that your language skills might not be sufficiently good or that you are a beginner. We understand that learning languages is a difficult and long journey. We don’t tolerate discrimination. We don't tolerate any aggressive or weird attitude. This has to be a Place of Comfort zone for everyone :) Please be respectful and kind with the others! PS: you can find us on the pool table area usually, if not just ask to the bar area for the reservation on the name "Claudio" A presto, bis bald Claudio Ich hoffe dass wir bald uns sehen!

\*\*\*\*\*\* ***For address and more details see the website www.pausify.org*** \*\*\*\*\*\* **Event Info:** Events happen every Sat and Sun at 11 AM. Bring along your **current book to read** (or something **creative** to work on ) and join us for this mix of a shared focus time + discussion. \- 11:00\-11:30 \- Meet & greet \- 11:30\-12:30 \- Silent focus time \- 12:30 \- Discussion of books/ projects over coffee Afterwards, join for lunch if you'd like (optional). **Drinks & snacks are included** ☕️ * **To reserve your place, a ticket (€9,90/event) or a community pass (only €19,90/MONTH) [from the website](https://pausify.org/) *www.pausify.org* is required** * **Attendance here doesn’t show all sign-ups from other platforms. We usually have about 50 to 100 people at each event.** ***FAQ: Why does it cost money if I bring my own project?*** Because we rent a beautiful, central space for every event. Ever thought your monthly apartment rent was too high? Well, multiply that – that’s what commercial spaces in big cities like Berlin cost *per hour*. Of course, if all you want is just some quiet time, your home or a library is perfect. But if you’d like to focus & connect with others in an inspiring space – with drinks, snacks included – that’s what your ticket helps to cover. See pics from our events below - and on our Instagram: **[@Pausify (Co-Reading Space)](https://www.instagram.com/pausify_org/) ☕️** **[Pausify Co-Reading Space Website](https://pausify.org/) www.pausify.org** For questions, please contact us over [Website ](https://pausify.org/) www.pausify.org as this platform can have issues. Thank you! *Please note that photos and videos may be taken during the event and used for promotional purposes to highlight and share the experiences at our events. If you have concerns, don't hesitate to approach the event organizers before the event.*

This will be a ONLINE (Discord) meet and greet for adults with autism and level 1 support needs. Everyone will have a chance to share a bit about their background (only as much as you're comfortable with), their current situation, common struggles we face, and what they hope to get out of this community. We will be doing the meetup over Discord. Here is the link for the community's Discord Server Feel free to join before the meet and greet, we will have other events planned there.

Come join us atthe Pickle & International Food Festival in Sterling, VA. There will be pickle inspired foods, international cuisine, craft beer, and live music. THIS IS NOT A TICKET: Tickets can be found on the link below and general admission is $5 + credit card fee Buy ticket here: https://www.crookedrunfermentation.com/pickle-international-food-festival-2026

Join the DC Portuguese Conversation Group at Wonderland Ballroom for an evening filled by practicing Portuguese. (IF YOU ARE STILL LEARNING THAT IS FINE, ALL LEVELS WELCOME). Come practice Portuguese over $1 tacos and happy hour beer!!! Build new connections and broaden your cultural/lusophonic horizons with us! Whether you are a native Portuguese speaker, an English-speaking expat looking to practice Portuguese, or simply interested in making international friends, this event is perfect for you. Come ready to engage in stimulating conversations, make new connections. Ate ja, tchau!

It is irresistible, to enjoy a Spanish and Portuguese convo with appetizers, glass of wine and rail drinks. ***GRAB A DRINK AND YOU ARE ALL SET TO FLEX YOUR LANGUAGE CAPACITY. YOU NEED TO GET AT LEAST A DRINK OR FOOD :) To get the event going and show support. We know that you like our events. P.S. : We have non-alcoholic drinks as well.*** We have a tiny venue and we hit capacity often and early arrival is suggested. We have the discretion to decide entry. HOW IT WORKS : We will try to assign tables for each represented languages and will direct attendees to their respective tables accordingly. Rules to abide : 1. Event is free and 21+ (bring ID). 2. Be respectful to your counterparts and give them a chance to exchange with others as well. 3. We all are native speakers of one or two languages and be willing to help others and try to accommodate as much as possible. 4. If you don't speak the other person's required language, LEAVE THEM ALONE. 5. Rude or aggressive members are removed from the group at an organizers discretion. 6. This is a face-to-face language exchange event. DO NOT try to arrange an online meeting, by using the comment box or direct message. 7. Most of our members complained about people writing in the comment box. Since it sends notification to all attendees. If you have any questions, send a message to the organizers. Don't write in the comment box. 8. We have ZERO TOLERANCE for solicitation. We don't allow anyone to run their own agenda at the Event. If you are interested to promote/sponsor/collaborate; contact us via ([info@merevents.com](http://info@merevents.com)). 9. When you get there, we will greet you and take you to your respective group. 10. Don't be shy of your local languages. We have diplomates assigned to different countries, who would love to practice your languages. 11\. Be patient for the first 30 minutes\, up until we form your respective language group\. 12\. We will have a registration station and check you in\. 13\. This is mainly a social for Intermediate/Advanced/Native Speakers\. It is not as such to learn a language\. Beginners\, if you want to learn a language\, reach out to us \([info@merevents.com](http://info@merevents.com/)). We have a school and will arrange you a class. ***AFTER THE EXCHANGE, WE HIT THE DANCE FLOOR! BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES, WE WILL DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!***

**In a time of division and isolation, come be part of the community that's rebuilding the town square, one table at a time.** In BreadBreakers, we use the common space of the dining table to have conversations where neighbors can **hear, be heard, and know one another.** If you're hungry for good conversation and deeper community, join us for a Community Dinner in Reston and help blaze the trail to a healthier, more connected society and democracy. Here’s how it works: For just two hours, multiple tables of people set aside the need to "win" and instead focus on sharing, listening, and connecting. Guided by experienced table hosts, we'll tell our stories, try to understand each other, and practice being in community with those with different views or backgrounds. **At this dinner, participants will get to choose between three different topics, including some current events.** Topics range from the political, to the "slice of life", to the spiritual, to the philosophical, to the off-the-wall - but no matter which table you choose to sit at, you can be sure it'll be like no dinner conversation you've had before! You can also **suggest a topic** by emailing us at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com. Food will be provided for free. For those who wish to provide a donation to help fund BreadBreakers, you can [give here](https://pushpay.com/g/restorationrestonumc?fnd=pO6G-N7oO7FH7Mp1u-x6mA&fndv=Lock&r=No&lang=en&src=pcgl) or at the event. We'll have vegetarian and gluten-free options available. If you have any additional dietary restrictions (Celiac Disease, vegan, etc.) please let us know at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com so that we can implement the appropriate food handling procedures. **Join us, invite a friend, and be a part of the movement to mend our fractured society and normalize a better way of talking with one another.** BreadBreakers, an initiative by [Restoration United Methodist Church](https://restorationreston.org/breadbreakers) in Reston, VA, is a religiously inclusive community. All faiths and all stripes are welcomed. Our leadership, volunteer team, and community include people who attend Restoration and people who don't.

To Attend, please register at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evening-at-the-residence-of-portugals-ambassador-tickets-1987082134154](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evening-at-the-residence-of-portugals-ambassador-tickets-1987082134154) Experience a wonderful concert from visiting Portuguese and Brazilian musicians. Including Portuguese food, drink, and more! EXCLUSIVE CONCERT BY A VISITING PORTUGUESE MUSICIAN: Voice and guitar duo with Mariana Arroja and Vinicius Gomes to celebrate World Portuguese Language Day! It is one of America’s closest friends in Europe, as well as one of the hottest tourist destinations for travelers. Portugal is a country that embraces a spirit of warmth, elegance, beauty, and adventure like no other. Tonight, H.E. Ambassador Francisco Duarte Lopes is opening up his magnificent residence for an exclusive visit for our members. It is a chance to meet him and the diplomats from the embassy, taste authentic Portuguese cuisine, experience Portuguese culture, enjoy a concert from visiting native celebrity Portuguese musicians, and marvel at the beauty of this unique residence! This event is organized in partnership with the Embassy of Portugal in Washington, DC, and the Embassy of Brazil. **FEATURING:** 1) **DIPLOMATIC GREETING**: H.E. Ambassador Francisco Duarte Lopes will personally welcome you to his home and offer remarks about his country. The embassy will also invite other diplomats from various departments to meet and greet you and answer any questions you may have. 2) **PORTUGUESE FOOD PREPARED BY THE AMBASSADOR'S CHEF:** As if we were in a popular restaurant in Lisbon, tonight’s dinner comes from the embassy’s hand-picked chef who cooks exclusively for the embassy’s events. Enjoy samples of exciting native Portuguese food. 3) **PORTUGUESE WINE & REFRESHMENTS:** A special array of Portuguese wines and other nonalcoholic drinks. 4) **EXCLUSIVE NATIVE PORTUGUESE MUSICAL CONCERT FROM VISITING CELEBRITY MUSICIANS!** **About the Artists**, bios and photos attached. * Mariana Arroja (PT) is a Portuguese singer, songwriter, and film producer known for her multidisciplinary and innovative approach to Fado. Trained in music composition with Grammy-winning vocalist Luciana Souza and acclaimed composer Vardan Ovsepian, Mariana collaborates with world-class musicians to craft a contemporary Fado language rooted in emotional authenticity. * Vinicius Gomes (BRAZIL) explores the dialogue between modern jazz and Brazilian music, as registered on "Resiliência" (2017- Blackstream), "Changes" (2020-FreshSound - in collaboration with saxophonist Santi De la Rubia featuring drummer Jorge Rossy and bassist Doug Weiss), "Home" (2022- Greenleaf - in duo with singer Song Yi Jeon), and the most recent “Boundless Species” (2026-La Reserve - in collaboration with singer Jamile and bassist Joe Martin). His next solo album is scheduled for 2026 with special guest Toninho Horta, plus John Patitucci, Julian Shore, Rogerio Boccato and others. **About the World Portuguese Language Day:** The date of 5 May was officially established in 2009 by the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP) - an intergovernmental organization that has been in official partnership with UNESCO since 2000, and which brings together peoples with the Portuguese language as one of the foundations of their specific identity - to celebrate the Portuguese language and Lusophone cultures. In 2019, the 40th session of UNESCO's General Conference decided to proclaim 5 May of each year as "World Portuguese Language Day". The Portuguese language is not only one of the most widespread languages in the world, with more than 265 million speakers spread through all continents, but it is also the most widely spoken language in the southern hemisphere. Portuguese remains, today, a major language of international communication and a language with a strong geographical projection, destined to increase. Source: [unesco.org](http://unesco.org/ "http://unesco.org/") . 5) **PORTUGUESE ART**: Throughout this beautiful residence, we will experience Portuguese paintings and artifacts. Because of the nature of the event, we are limiting the number of people who attend. So, early registration is encouraged. Note: All funds collected are going to help with the expenses of the event. The embassy is not receiving any profit or funds towards this event. To Attend, please register at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evening-at-the-residence-of-portugals-ambassador-tickets-1987082134154](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evening-at-the-residence-of-portugals-ambassador-tickets-1987082134154)