What's On Today: Friday, July 03, 2009

Friends International opens it's doors to everyone. Join them for Friday drinks every second and fourth Friday of the month. Venue changes each time. Full details of times and places are on the website. Contact Roque: 02 767 26 05.

An English speaking club for children aged 4-11. There are five clubs held in various locations around Brussels co-ordinated by a group of Christian churches and organizations. Contact 0498 40 29 48 or email at schools@ywambrussels.be

Summer activities for 6-12 year olds. At the Site 3 Fontaines à la Maison des Enfants, Avenue Joseph Chaudron 115 A. Tel: 02 644 56 46.

One of the biggest flea markets in Brussels, this is a very popular market that sells antiques and clothing. Also take advantage of the antique dealers and second-hand goods shops in the surroundings, Rue Haute, Rue Blaise and Place du Sablon. It is open daily from 07:00-14:00. Place du Jeu de Balle.

Church service every Saturday in English. At the Seventh-Day Adventist Church from 10:00-13:00. Email: kayumbadavid@yahoo.com.

Brussels architect, Luc Schuiten displays his futuristic perspecives of city life with a showing of animated films, workshops and architectural scenographies. At the Musées royaux d'Art et d'Histoire, Parc du Cinquantenaire 10.

An exhibition looing back at 50 years of the Goethe-Institut of Brussels. At 58 Rue Belliard. Tel: 02 230 39 70.

The 20th edition of this film festival is celebrated by an almost complete re-screeing of the Cannes 'Quinzaine des Réalisateurs'. At the Galerie de la Reine, Galerie de la Reine 26. €8 entry fee.

Summer puppet shows for children aged 1-12. In Parc de Bruxelles. Tel: 02 227 964 13.

Daily 35 minute long classical music concerts for the summer season. Held at the Eglise Minimes. €4 entry fee.

Piano bar atmosphere every Friday evening at the Grand Casino Brussels lounge. From 22:00-02:00. Tel: 02 289 68 68.

Every Friday night live music available at Michael Collins, Rue de Bailli 1. All live music starts at 21:00.

Live DJ set every Friday and Saturday evening. At the Dominican, Rue Léopold 9. Tel: 02 203 08 08.

Each Friday evening in Summer there will be a roller blading event meeting in Place Poelaert at 20:00 and at 21:00 for seasoned roller bladers.

Lessons in this form of traditional Indian dance. €10 per lesson. At the Palais du Midi, Rue Roger Van Der Weyden 3, each Saturday and Sunday. For further details Tel: 0475 243 865.

Open Mike Night on every second Friday of the month! Everyone welcome: poets, artists, songwriters, storytellers, singers, comedians, Writers and more... give it a try! For further details check website. Tel: 0473 743 177.

Commented trips around Brussles each Sunday morning, on a tram dating back to 1935. Leaving from the depot at Tervueren 364b, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre.

Each Friday afternoon during summer except 7 and 14 August, story tellers will be present to read to children in the Jardins Fontenay, 67 Rue des Champs from 16:00-18:00.

Each weekend during summer come to ride and admire the miniature steam trains in Parc du Bempt, Chaussée de Neerstalle 323b. Tel: 02 376 69 96.

The Brussels Summer Festival includes a performance by the Brussels Philharmonic, film screenings and a whole host of concerts. At Flagey, free entry.

Discover Belgian art from the last century. At the Galerie Brenart International, 221 Avenue Louise from 11:00-18:30. Free entry.

9 days of cinema and festivities to celebrate European films. See the website for venue details. Tel: 02 5333420

An insight into different artistic techniques, suitable for over 14's. At the Centre Elzenhof, Avenue de la Couronne 12. Tel: 0479 567 768.

An evening of dancing to music from the 70's to today with a variety of styles, accompanied by Sangria and cocktails. At La Tangueria Brussel, 239 Chaussée de Jette from 20:00.

Attraction for all the family, discover the world of Robin Hood and friends. At the Ferme Nos Pilifs, Trassersweg 347. €8,50 per person. Tel: 02 332 0428. Fof over 4s.

Summer guitar and bass lessons at 18 rue de la Glacière. €195 for the course. For over 14's.

Every Friday in Summer come and enjoy and aperitif and relax on a sun lounger, listening to a series of free concerts. In Place Saint Job from 17:00-22:30.

Brussels Childbirth Trust has playgroup session every Friday for children 1 to 4 years from 10:00-11:30. Creative craft, unstructured play and nursery songs.

Summer language lessons for children aged 6-17. At the CLL Centres de Langues, Avenue de Kraainem 61. Tel: 02 771 13 20.

Mother and babies group organised by the British and Commonwealth Women's Club of Brussels. This social group for mothers with children aged under 3 takes place between 10:00-12:00 at the BCWCB clubhouse, rue au Bois 509.

Sports training for 3-12 year olds. At 369 Rue au Bois from 07:00-17:00. €120 for the week per child.

Summer guitar course at Rue François Desmedt 145. The price of the course varies between 100-180 €. Tel: 0488 57 69 97.

Porcelaine painting, mosaic making and scrap booking workshops for children aged 6-12. At Stockel, 28, Rue Edouard Gersis. €135 per child. Tel: 0477 917 469.