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17 May"

What's On Today: Thursday 17 May 2012

AngloINFO Brussels' comprehensive English-language guide to What's On throughout the Brussels region with events, music, sport and more…
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Antiques & Bric-à-Brac
Jeu de Balle
Every day
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...
Art & Exhibitions
Sensations
From: Monday 17 October 2011 To: Sunday 2 September 2012
Temporary exhibition of hands-on science fun for children. At the Musée des Sciences Naturelles, Rue Vautier 29 from 09:30-17:00. €9 per adult and...
Stanley Kubrick
From: Wednesday 21 March 2012 To: Sunday 1 July 2012
An exhibition presenting the first creative steps of Stanley Kubrick; one of the leading film directors of the 20th century. At the Musée Art ancien et Art...
Fashion in the 18th Century
From: Friday 30 March 2012 To: Monday 31 December 2012
Discover the fashionable clothes worn between 1730 and 1789 in France, Belgium and England; which continue to inspire designers today. At the Musée du...
Military Bric-a-Brac
From: Friday 16 March 2012 To: Saturday 15 September 2012
An exhibition explaining how soldiers lives during the war not only depended on their weapons but also on what they could exchage with each other: binoculars,...
Jorge Marin
From: Saturday 21 April 2012 To: Saturday 2 June 2012
An exhibition of the works of Mexican sculptor, Jorge Marin. At the Galerie Art Thema, Rue de la Madeleine 51 from 11:00-18:00. Free entry.
Charlotte of Belgium
From: Thursday 19 April 2012 To: Sunday 10 June 2012
An exhibition portraying the life and times of princess Charlotte of Belgium, daughter of Leopold 1st and wife of emperor Maximilien of Austria. At the...
Bon Appétit
From: Wednesday 16 May 2012 To: Sunday 16 September 2012
An exhibition illustrating gastronomical discoveries which throughout time deeply changed the way in which we conceive food and meals. At the Musée du...
Children's Events
Push, Pull, Roll
From: Wednesday 1 February 2012 To: Monday 31 December 2012
6 rooms containing a variety of toys, representing the different steps in a child's development. At the Musée du Jouet, Rue de l'Association 24 from...
Children's Art Festival
From: Saturday 12 May 2012 To: Monday 28 May 2012
The 11th edition of this festival, presenting artistic forms to children, in order to stimulate their imaginations. At the Théâtre La Montagne Magique,...
Events & Festivals
77 Years of Romanian Comic Strips
From: Tuesday 25 October 2011 To: Sunday 20 May 2012
Discover the rich Romanian comic strip heritage, which has overcome a century of trials and tribulations in the country. At the CBBD- Centre Belge de la Bande...
Expos & Trade Fairs
A Table!
From: Friday 11 November 2011 To: Sunday 3 June 2012
A large exhibition dedicated to gastronomy and table art. At the Tour & Taxis, Avenue du Port 86 C from 10:00-19:00. €6-10 entry fee.
Sensations!
From: Thursday 6 October 2011 To: Sunday 2 September 2012
Test out your senses and those of animals. A temporary exhibition about the senses, which goes beyond what you think you already know. At the Muséum des...
Food & Drink Events
Wine Tasting Course
From: Tuesday 27 September 2011 To: Thursday 31 May 2012
Italian language wine tasting course run by the Italian Farmers' Union and focusing on Italian wines. At Rue Philippe le Bon 46. Registrations close on September...
Music: Classical & Opera
Reine Elisabeth Competition
From: Monday 30 April 2012 To: Saturday 26 May 2012
The violin is in the limelight at this year's International Reine Elisabeth musical competition. At the Secrétariat du Concours Reine Elisabeth, Rue aux...
Social & Community Events
Black Forest Toastmasters
Every Thu
Toastmasters meetings every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 19:00, wine and snacks offered. €5 per person. Register beforehand...
After Work Bar
Every Thu
Brussel's first after work bar is open each Thursday from 18:00. At the @6 bar, Rue Saint-Géry 3. Free entry. For over 25s only.
French Conversation
Every Thu
French conversation evenings each Thursday (except during public holidays and school holidays). From 18:30-20:00 at Maison de la Francité, 19F avenue des...
Worship Service In English
From: Friday 4 September 2009 To: Wednesday 31 October 2012
Church service every Saturday in English. At the Seventh-Day Adventist Church from 10:00-13:00. At Rue Ernest Allard 11, 1000 Brussels. Email:...
The Brussels Carol Concert Choir
From: Wednesday 7 September 2011 To: Saturday 30 June 2012
The BCC Choir is looking for singers. No audition or experience necessary. Rehearsals begin Wednesday 7 September , 19:45-22:00 and continue in the autumn. The...
Art & Exhibitions
Colourful Paintings
From: Tuesday 1 May 2012 To: Saturday 2 June 2012
A series of paintings produced by local plastic arts specialists. At L'Atelier, Rue Champ du Roi 100 from 10:00-20:00. Free entry.
Futures
From: Friday 9 March 2012 To: Friday 29 June 2012
15 artists present their conception of the future; including Robert Rauschenberg, Lucas Samaras and Herman Nitsch. At Artiscope, Boulevard Saint-Michel 35 from...
Food & Drink Events
Sweet Candy!
From: Friday 23 September 2011 To: Friday 31 August 2012
Discover sweets from near and far with a few available to sample! At the Musée Bruxellois du Moulin et de l'Alimentation, Rue du Moulin à vent 21, Rue...
Dancing: Latin & Salsa
Regga Lesson
From: Friday 23 September 2011 To: Friday 22 June 2012
Ragga dancehall lessons followed by stretching. At Malaika The Lab, Rue du Charme 54 each Friday from 18:00-21:00. For 12-50 year olds.
Children's Events
Biodivercity 4 Kids
From: Tuesday 1 May 2012 To: Thursday 31 May 2012
Biodiversity themed animation for children with Max the Fox. At the Muséum des Sciences Naturelles, Rue Vautier 29. See the website for more details.
Events & Festivals
Spring Fair
From: Friday 4 May 2012 To: Sunday 20 May 2012
Spring fun with a carousel, a trampoline, duck fishing, a haunted house and lots of candy floss. In Place Eugène Flagey from 14:00-22:00 and until 23:00 on...
Talks & Workshops
Needlework Class
Every Wed, Thu
Needlework classes in French. At the Centre Social Protestant, Rue Cans 12 from 14:00-16:30. Tel: 02 512 80 80.
Singing in Dutch
Every Thu
Learn to sing in Dutch to familiarise yourself with the language or just for fun. At the Centre Social Protestant, Rue Cans 12 from 16:30-17:30. Tel: 02 512 80...
Theatre & Shows
Theatre Workshop
On: Thursday 17 May 2012
Drama training for those wishing to improve their French and their public speaking skills. At the Maison de la Solidarité, Rue du Viaduc 133. Tel: 0484 959...
Talks & Workshops
Pottery & Ceramics
From: Thursday 15 September 2011 To: Saturday 30 June 2012
Pottery and ceramic lessons for teenagers and adults. At Atelier 41, Rue Henri Werrie 41 each Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. €120 for 10 lessons.
Expos & Trade Fairs
Earth, Moon, Sun
From: Wednesday 28 March 2012 To: Sunday 31 March 2013
An entertaining exhibition dedicated to the earth, moon and sun; animated by an amusing coyote cartoon character. At the Planétarium de Bruxelles, Avenue de...
Theatre & Shows
Walking With Dinosaurs
From: Wednesday 30 November 2011 To: Sunday 2 December 2012
A fabulous French language show about the history of the dinosaurs. At Brussels Expo, Place de Belgique at 19:00 on Friday, 11:00 on Saturday and 15:00 on...
Dancing: Latin & Salsa
African Dance
From: Wednesday 1 February 2012 To: Wednesday 13 June 2012
Learn the basics of African dance with a Togolese instructor. At the GC Ten Noey, Rue de la Comunne 25 from 20:00-22:00. €10 per lesson. For 18-65 year...
Talks & Workshops
Zumba Lesson
From: Monday 23 January 2012 To: Friday 18 May 2012
Aerobics classes set to Latin music. At the Ecole d'Arts SASASA, Avenue M. Maeterlinck 2 from 10:00-11:30 and 20:00-21:30 each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday....
Children's Events
Puppet Theatre
From: Tuesday 29 November 2011 To: Saturday 30 June 2012
French language puppet theatre for children aged 2-7. At Le Théâtre du Ratinet, Rue de Linkebeek 71 from 15:30-16:30 every Wednesday, Saturday and...
Social & Community Events
Brussels Carol Concert
From: Thursday 1 September 2011 To: Sunday 16 December 2012
International choir in search of new singers, no audition required. Leading up to a traditional British carol concert on December 16. At College St Pierre from...
Children's Events
Creepers and Crawlers
Every Thu
Brussels Childbirth Trust has play afternoons for 6-months to 2 year olds on Thursdays from 14:30-16:30.
Local Brussels markets taking place today
Auderghem (website)
Weekday Market
Every Thu
Fruit, vegetables and much more. Every Thursday from 08:00-12:30. Chaussée de Wavre.Tel: 02 676 48 36.
Ixelles (website)
Weekday and Weekend Market
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
This market takes place on the Etangs d'Ixelles. For food, vegetables, clothes and even flowers. From 07:00-13:00. Place Flagey. Tel: 02 511 90 84.
Jette (website)
Daily Market
Every day
This is one of the largest consumer goods markets of Brussels. Daily from 08:00-13:00. Place Reine Astrid. Tel: 02 423 12 90.
Koekelberg (website)
Weekday Market
Every Thu
Small market with butcher, vegetable, cheese, sweets and poultry sellers. Perfect location for the inhabitants of the Simonis neighbourhood, but also for those who pass by with the metro. Thursdays from 14:00-19:00. Rue Herkoliers.
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