The Hot Tomarles – Cancer Research Charity Event
Saturday 29th June 2013
Food served from 7:30pm Music starts at 8:30pm
Tickets: £6 in advance
In support of Relay for Life Cancer Research Lincolnshire we’re very pleased to welcome back this unique duo who have stretched the boundaries of what can be done in the acoustic blues genre, by creating the sound of a five piece band played by only two members. Using live looped bass lines they combine harps, guitar, vocals and floor stomp box to give a full band sound.
An evening with Lydia Bauman: L.S. Lowry
Tuesday 11th June 2013
Talk starts at 6:00pm Food served from 7:00pm
Tickets: £10 in advance (incl. a tea or coffee)
This summer, Tate Britain presents a major exhibition of landscapes by the much-loved British painter L.S. Lowry – the first of its kind held by a public institution in London since the artist’s death. Focusing on the best of Lowry’s urban scenes and industrial landscapes , this timely and carefully selected exhibition aims to re-assess Lowry’s contribution to art history and to argue for his achievement as Britain’s pre-eminent painter of the industrial city.
Liteside Jazz
Friday 31st May
Food served from 7:30pm
Music starts at 8:30pm
Tickets: £6
Liteside are a six-piece swing, Latin and party band. “We call our music Latin jazz for people who don’t think they like jazz. It’s jazz-based but on the lighter side. We play sweet, foot-tapping tunes and smooth ballads for you to dance and bop around to. From swing to boogie-woogie, rock & roll, classic pop such as the Beatles, Latin and jazz rock.”
An evening with Lydia Bauman: Federico Barocci & George Bellows
Wednesday 1st May 2013
Talk starts at 6:00pm Food served from 7:00pm
Tickets: £10 in advance (incl. a tea or coffee)
Federico Barocci (about 1533–1612) though now forgotten was in his day celebrated as one of the most talented artists of late 16th century Italy.Fascinated by the human form, he fused charm and compositional harmony with an unparalleled sensitivity to colour.
When George Bellows (1882-1925) died he was considered one of the greatest artists in America. His fascination with New York’s gritty urban landscape and the diversity of its inhabitants, made him both an artist of the modern city and an insightful observer of the early 20th century.
An evening with Elliott Morris
Friday 10th May 2013
Food served from 7:30pm
Music starts at 8:30pm
Tickets: £6
Café Portico joins Lincoln Inspired to host another popular music Friday featuring musical entertainment provided by singer, songwriter and Lincoln Inspired music patron Elliott Morris, plus a support act. Doors open at 7pm. Food available from 7.30pm with a variety of tasty plates from around £10 each. Come and dine or just come and listen.
Stu Larsen
Thursday 7th March 2013
Food served from 7:30pm
Music starts at 8:30pm
Tickets: £6
Living out many people’s fantasies, Stu Larsen, of ‘no fixed abode’, travels the world following opportunities wherever they take him. Luckily for us, he carries with him his guitar and a catalogue of acoustic folk songs to share. With tours through Australia, Japan, the UK and Europe be sure not to miss him as his trail winds through our venue for an evening.
Pretty Green Catwalk
Wednesday 20th February 2013
From 7:o0pm
Tickets: £5
The catwalk returns to Café Portico showcasing a Vintage special.
Featuring genuine vintage clothing plus vintage styles and a chance to walk away with something special from the after show sale.
Brazilian Samba Night
Friday 15th February 2013
From 7:o0pm
Tickets: £25
Come to Café Portico for a bit of Bazil in Blighty. In celebration of Mardi Gras we will be hosting a Brazilian themed evening, including cocktails, beers, food, live Samba music and dancing tutorial.
The evenings itinerary looks like this:
7.30pm- free Caiprinha cockail
8pm- Food with Brazilian background music
9.30pm- Live Samba band
10-11pm- A professional Samba dancer to teach some moves to up and coming ‘Strictly’ customers!
11-12pm- Brazilian music and more drinks
Nick Svarc Organ Trio
Friday 1st February 2013
Food served from 7:30pm
Music starts at 8:30pm
Tickets: £6
“Svarc’s passionate and articulate delivery as a guitarist and composer of considerable range and scale make him one of the most individual figures active on the British scene today.” -Matthew Bourne
‘The sounds of Nik Svarc’s trio are unmistakable. Svarc’s creative use of effects is spellbinding.’ -Jazz @ The Grove
Colin Dudman & Friends Charity Jazz Evening
Friday 25th January
Food served from 7:30pm
Music starts at 8:30pm
Tickets: £6
In support of Breast Cancer Care, local favourite Colin returns to Café Portico with fellow jazz musicians. Their acoustic Jazz style is based on a fusion of the exuberant Hot Club de Paris music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli mixed with more recent developments in modern jazz to stimulate your soul.
We’re hosting this evening to help support Faye Bowser in raising money for Breast Cancer Care. She will also be taking part in 3 events in 2013 to raise sponsorship – the Lincoln 10k, a gruelling ‘Tough Mudder’ event and a challenging cycle from London to Paris! For more information please visit: www.justgiving.com/FayeBowser
This is a great cause providing services and support to those affected by breast cancer. Thank you for your support!
Hi. I'm Sim, the proprietor of Cafe Portico. You can usually find me in the kitchen doing what I do best, making delicious homemade Italian food. Contact me on 07956653156 or email me on sim@cafeportico.co.uk