UPDATE - Unfortunately Ilusão Paralela has closed on 1/12/2011.-----------------------------------------
Translated to Parallel Ilusion, it is an association, and as many others in Lisbon, it's a place where you can have a drink, eat, play board games, listen to music, attend workshops, read a book, watch art exhibitions, have parties, watch football games, etc. Make yourself a member to get discount at the bar, and like the facebook page to receive the events notifications.
Thursdays it's board game night with Vasco Chita, if you like board games you should go there, you will discover new games, make some friends and have fun!
They have lots of games like, Settlers of Catan, Dixit, Puerto Rico, Times Up, Tichu, Atlantis, Chinatown, etc. And thursdays Vasco brings even more games.
Quiz nights are Tuesdays, so if you are into general knowledge trivia feel free to show up, teams are of five, 50 questions and the winning team gets a prize. Don't worry if you can't round up a team, just show up and ask to join one of the teams.
There is also the Origami workshops and the role-players gathering, and many other activities, check the facebook for the dates and details.
You can talk to the owner and have a private dinner and/or a party, or have an exhibition with your photos, paintings, sculptures, etc.
Misc:
Beer price(20cl): 80 Cents for members
Smokers: yes
Multibanco/Visa: yes
Closes at: Sunday and Monday
Pros:
- Nice place to take your friends for a drink and chat
- Many different activities
- Stays open till late
- Restaurants and bars nearby
Cons:
- Difficult parking
- No near Subway
- Lots of smokers
