What's On: Thursday 1 October 2009

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.

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

The 'Archeologie au coin de la rue' exhibition. At Porte de Hal, Boulevard du Midi. Suitable for visitors aged 8 and over.

An exhibition of the photographic works of Henk Cortier. At Elza & Hilda, Rue Léon Lepage 57. Free entry.

Each week-end in September (and the first of October), a whole host of Belgian artists: circus performers and musicians will perform in Place Saint Géry, Rue Jules van Praet 35-37. Free event.

An exhibition exploring the problems associated with climate change. At the Tour & Taxis, Avenue du Port 86. Tel: 02 549 60 49.

An insight into the China of today and the past. At the Palais des Beaux Arts- Bozar, Rue Ravenstein 23. Tel: 02 507 84 44.

An exhibition showcasing four artists who were particularly active during the 1960s and who were influenced by Pop Art in particular. At the Palais des Beaux Arts, Bozar, Rue Ravenstein 23 from 10:00. Tel: 02 507 84 44.

Discover Chinese culture with traditional tea ceremonies and Chinese gastronomy. At the Maison de Thé Europalia China, Mont des Arts. Tel: 02 540 80 80.

Young Europeans have been given the opportunity to express their European identity in all its diversity as part of the Assembly of European Regions’ (AER) “Snapshot: Europe!” competition, launched this year for the very first time. For full details Tel: 02 421 82 71.

Toastmasters meetings every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 19:00, wine and snacks offered. €5 per person. Register beforehand mail@blackforest-toastmasters.com. Meeting takes place at Landesvertretung Baden-Württemberg Rue Belliard 60-62.

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

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 25's only.

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 Arts. Tel: 02 219 49 33.

Beginners salsa lessons each Tuesday and Friday from 19:00-20:00. At the Montecristo Café, Rue Henri Maus 25. Tel: 0484 661 000.

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: kayumbadavid@yahoo.com.

Clothing Drive for the Protestant Social Centre. At the International Protestant Church of Brussels, Kattenberg 19.

Single's evening at the Nostalgia Club, Rue de la Fourche 49 from 22:00. For over 25's only. Tel: 0473 316 377. €5 entry fee.

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.

An insight into the history of spices. At the Musée Bruxellois du Moulin et de l'Alimentation, Rue du Moulin à Vent 21. Tel: 02 247 63 44.

Puppet show suitable for 1-12 year olds. In Place Albert, Chaussée d'Alsemberg at 17:00 on Tuesday and Friday and 14:00 and Sunday. €6 entry fee.

A unique photo exhibition by artists, Aki and Gilles. At the David Rose, Rue de Trêves 16 from 09:00-19:00. Free entry. Tel: 02 512 66 10.

Group yoga lessons each Thursday from 19:00-21:00 and Saturday 10:00-12:00 at Rue Volta 18. Tel: 0484 29 14 07.

Needlework classes in French. At the Centre Social Protestant, Rue Cans 12 from 14:00-16:30. Tel: 02 512 80 80.

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 80.

An exhibition of photos by Marie Sordat. At the Botanique Gallery, Rue Royale 236 from 12:00-20:00.

An exhibition of controversial photos from the Musée de l'Elysée in Lausanne. At the Botanique Museum, Rue Royale 236 from 12:00-20:00. €5 entry fee.

Drawing lessons for over 16's. At the Maison des Arts de Schaerbeek, Chaussée de Haecht 147. Tel: 02 735 69 52.

An exhibit offering one person’s view of the nomadic peoples of the Omo valley and of their relations with their environment. At the Royal Museum for Central Africa, Leuvensesteenweg 13.

The exhibition features 180 masks: 100 from the Museum’s world renowned reserves and the remainder on loan from the Musée du quai Branly in Paris. At the Royal Museum for Central Africa, Leuvensesteenweg 13.

An introduction to music for children aged 3-4. At the Roseraie, Chaussée d'Alsemberg 1299 each Saturday from 10:00-12:00. €10 per session. Tel: 02 376 46 45.

Wine tasting sessions at the Endroit Convivial, Chemin de la Truite 5 from 19:45-21:45. Tel: 02 343 8021. €240 for 10 sessions.

Brussels Childbirth Trust has play afternoons for 6-months to 2 year olds on Thursdays from 14:30-16:30.

French and Mediterranean cookery workshop in French. At the Asbl Centre Communautaire Crousse, Rue au Bois 11 from 19:00. For over 16's only.