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Brussels What's On: Bruxelles-Ville / Stad Brussel Brussels What's On Guide
Tell Brussels about YOUR event! Local Brussels What's On: Bruxelles-Ville / Stad Brussel (website) 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 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. Art & Exhibitions From Kyoto to Copenhagen From: Thursday 10 September 2009 To: Sunday 28 March 2010 An exhibition exploring the problems associated with climate change. At the Tour & Taxis, Avenue du Port 86. Tel: 02 549 60 49. More Info... Whales & Dolphins From: Wednesday 14 October 2009 To: Sunday 29 August 2010 Discover the habitat and diet of whales and dolphins, observing divers interacting with these gentle creatures. At the Muséum des Sciences Naturelles, Rue Vautier 29. More Info... J. F. Kennedy- The American Dream From: Saturday 28 November 2009 To: Sunday 28 March 2010 A tribute to President John F. Kennedy, with an exhibition of 250 photos. At the Tour & Taxis, Avenue du Port 86C. The Splendor of the Medicis From: Saturday 28 November 2009 To: Sunday 18 April 2010 Belgian artist, Isabelle de Borchgrave displays twenty nine costumes which have already been on show at the Palazzo Medici in Florence. At the Musée du Cinquantenaire, Parc du Cinquantenaire 10. Tel: 02 741 721. More Info... Leemans by Leemans Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Tuesday 8 December 2009 To: Sunday 21 February 2010 Exhibition devoted to the cartoonist, Hec Leemans, retracing his 40 year career and presenting origianl drawings, favourite quotes and creations. At the Belgian Comic Strip Centre, 20 rue des Sables. Open from 10:00-18:00. Tel: 02 219 19 80. More Info... Frida Kahlo y Su Mundo From: Saturday 16 January 2010 To: Sunday 18 April 2010 Paintings, etchings, drawings and photographs by Frida Kahlo, including her famous self-portrait on display at the Musée des Beaux Arts, Rue Ravenstein 23. Open from 10:00-19:00, until 21:00 on Thursdays. Tel: 02 507 82 00. Closed on Monday from February onwards. More Info... Paris-Brussels Two Centuries of Architectural Affinities From: Tuesday 19 January 2010 To: Sunday 6 June 2010 An exploration of similarities between Parisian and Brussels architecture. At the Architecture Museum, Rue de l'Ermitage 86. More Info... Peter Jonckheere: Disarmer From: Saturday 30 January 2010 To: Saturday 27 February 2010 Belgian artist Peter Jonckheere is showing new work at gallery Quest 21. His works are studies of the human figure. At Avenue de Stalingrad Laan 21. Open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 12:00-18:00. Tel: 0473 813 690. More Info... El Greco From: Thursday 4 February 2010 To: Sunday 9 May 2010 An exhibition of the work of one of the founders of the Spanish School of painting, El Greco. At the Centre for Fine Arts, Rue Royale. Mexican Modernisms From: Thursday 11 February 2010 To: Sunday 11 April 2010 The detailed plans and impressive enlarged photographs in this exhibition offer a broad overview of architectural production in post-war Mexico. At the Centre for Fine Arts, Rue Ravenstein. Free entry. Imagenes del Mexicano From: Thursday 11 February 2010 To: Sunday 25 April 2010 The history of Mexico and its quest for identity summed up in 150 portraits. At the Centre for Fine Arts, Rue Ravenstein. Sixties! The Colours of Freedom From: Friday 12 February 2010 To: Friday 31 December 2010 A showcase of the clothes that marked the path towards the clothes revolution in the 1960s. At the Musée du Costume et de la Dentelle, Rue de la Violette 12. More Info... Children's Events Dutch Classes From: Monday 15 February 2010 To: Friday 19 February 2010 Fun Dutch workshops for children aged 3-6. At the Halfenhalf asbl, Rue de la Clé 19 from 09:00-16:00. €160 per child. More Info... Mexico Workshops On: Thursday 18 February 2010 A guide takes children through the Imágenes del Mexicano exhibition and tells them all about the history of Mexico, with the help of a trolley full of objects that throw light on the country’s peoples and civilisations. At the Centre for Fine Arts, Rue Royale from 09:30. €12 per child. Childrens Concert On: Wednesday 28 April 2010 An assortment of surprise chamber music classics for children. At the Chursh of Ohain, Rue de l'Eglise St Etienne from 10:00. Free for participating schools. More Info... Dance & Ballet Performance Gala Concert On: Saturday 27 February 2010 Viennese Johann Strauss Gala concert with choreography by K&K Ballett. At the Centre for Fine Arts, Henry Le Boeuf Hall from 20:00. Events & Festivals Chinese New Year On: Saturday 13 February 2010 Celebrate Chinese New Year with dancers, a live DJ set, shows and mystical goings on. At Soho Club City, Rue du Marché aux Fromages 10 from 23:30. For over 17s only. Tel: 02 649 35 00. €10 on the door. More Info... Saint-Valentin du Roy On: Sunday 14 February 2010 The third floor of the Estaminet building will open exceptionally for those celebrating Valentine's Day for a truly romantic dinner. At Grand Place 1. €69 fully inclusive. To reserve Tel: 02 513 08 07. More Info... Hortidécouvertes 2010 On: Sunday 18 April 2010 Discover the world of horticulture with producers at hand to ask plant related questions. At 40 different locations around Belgium. Tel: 081 62 73 10 or see the official website. More Info... Food & Drink Events Sunday Lunch Every Sun Sunday lunch is accompanied by live piano music. Each Sunday at the Grand Casino Brussels, Rue Duquesnoy 14 from 12:00-15:00. Tel: 02 289 68 68. €25 not including drinks. Chinese Tea House From: Thursday 17 September 2009 To: Sunday 14 February 2010 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. More Info... Valentine's Cookery Lesson From: Sunday 14 February 2010 To: Monday 15 February 2010 Enjoy a champagne aperitif and learn to make a variety of aphrodisiac dishes, followed by a candlelit dinner and wine tasting. At the Voyage à Travers les Sens Workshop, Galerie de la Reine 7 from 19:00. €130 per couple. For 18-65 year olds. More Info... Herbs & Spices Workshop On: Wednesday 10 March 2010 Discover some common uses of herbs and spices at the Musée du Moulin, Rue du Moulin à Vent 21 at 14:00. Organised by the People to People association. €10 per member. To join the association, see the website. More Info... Music: Classical & Opera Spring Concert On: Sunday 21 March 2010 The Brussels Madrigal Singers, conducted by Julius Stenzel, will be performing a Spring Concert of a capella vocal music of several centuries. At St Andrew's Church of Scotland, Chaussée de Vleurgat 181 from 18:30. €10 on the door. More Info... Choral Concert by Worcester Cathedral Voluntary Choir On: Sunday 11 April 2010 A concert of choral music by the men and boys of Worcester Cathedral Voluntary Choir. At Brussels Cathedral from 15:00. Music: Jazz, Blues & Soul Pat Metheney On: Tuesday 9 February 2010 Jazz guitarist Pat Metheny performs at the Centre for Fine Arts, Henry Le Boeuf Hall, Rue Ravenstein from 20:00. Rising Star On: Sunday 9 May 2010 Pascal Schumacher, a Luxembourg composer and vibraphonist who leads his own quartet performs at the Centre for Fine Arts, Henry Le Boeuf Hall, Rue Ravenstein from 11:00. Music: Rock, Pop & Country Live Music Every Fri Every Friday night live music available at Michael Collins, Rue de Bailli 1. All live music starts at 21:30. Free entry. More Info... Music: World & Folk Cano del Vivo On: Saturday 20 February 2010 Mexican poetry and music performed in Spanish with French and Dutch subtitles at the Centre for Fine Arts, Studio, Rue Ravenstein from 20:00. Huza Rwanda On: Friday 12 March 2010 The Rwanda all stars perform with guests from Burundi and Congo. At the Centre for Fine Arts, Henry Le Boeuf Hall, Rue Ravenstein from 19:00. Paco de Lucia On: Saturday 12 June 2010 Flamenco artist Paco de Lucia performs at the Centre for Fine Arts, Henry Le Boeuf Hall, Rue Ravenstein from 20:00. Social & Community Events Holy Communion Every Sun Holy Communion with Sunday School for the little ones. Followed by drinks in the church hall. At the Holy Trinity church, 29 rue Capitaine Crespel from 10:30. Tel: 02 511 71 83. More Info... Lively Holy Communion Every Sun English and French language communion service with an African choir. At the Holy Trinity church, 29 rue Capitaine Crespel from 14:00. Tel: 02 511 71 83. More Info... Evening Praise Every Sun Informal church service in English with songs of worship. At the Holy Trinity church, 29 rue Capitaine Crespel from 19:00. Tel: 02 511 71 83. More Info... Holy Communion Every Sun English language church service at the Holy Trinity church, 29 rue Capitaine Crespel from 09:00. Tel: 02 511 71 83. More Info... Ladies Night Every Tue Ladies night with a free aperitif for ladies. At the Grand Casino Brussels every Tuesday from 16:00. Tel: 02 289 68 68. 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 25's only. More Info... 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 Arts. Tel: 02 219 49 33. More Info... 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 mail@blackforest-toastmasters.com. Meeting takes place at Landesvertretung Baden-Württemberg Rue Belliard 60-62. More Info... Quiz Night at Churchill's Every Mon Pub quiz night at Churchill's for teams of up to 5 players. Teams need to be registered before 20:30 to play. Rue de l'Ecuyer 29. Tel: 02 503 35 29. More Info... 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: kayumbadavid@yahoo.com. Christian Classics Book Club On: Tuesday 9 February 2010 The CC Book Club will meet at the FCJ Centre of Spirituality, Avenue Winston Churchill 211. Packed supper at 18:30 followed by book discussion at 19:30. To reserve Tel: 0472 424 178. More Info... English-speaking Gay Group On: Sunday 14 February 2010 English-speaking Gay Group holds monthly parties, followed by optional dinner, for gays and lesbians of all nationalities and ages. Contact Tom at 02 537 47 04 or tomhoemig@skynet.be. More Info... Eco Friendly Tea On: Tuesday 16 February 2010 Tea time at the British and Commonwealth Women's club of Brussels club house from 13:30. €5 per person. More Info... February Dine-Out On: Thursday 18 February 2010 Franco-Belgian dinner with the American Club of Brussels at the Stekerlapatte restaurant, Rue des Prêtres 4. Register online. More Info... Pub Quiz On: Saturday 20 February 2010 Great British pub quiz night organised by the British and Commonwealth Women's club of Brussels. From 20:00. See the website for details. More Info... World Day of Prayer On: Friday 5 March 2010 Celebrate World Day of Prayer at the Holy Trinity Pro-Cathedral, Rue Capitaine Crespel 29 from 10:30. Refreshments provided after the service. Tel: 02 772 4704. More Info... Brussels Meets Europe On: Monday 29 March 2010 Business Networking Lunch with Didier Reynders, Vice Prime Minister from 18:00-20:00. For full details see the British in Brussels website. More Info... Sports Events Winter Rowing Regatta On: Sunday 14 February 2010 Two international rowing events in one day. In the morning a 'Head of the River' time trial for racing boats; in the afternoon a Handicap event for just-for-fun and semi-serious rowers. Participants from Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands and the UK. At the Royal Sport Nautique de Bruxelles, Chaussée de Vilvorde 170. More Info... Brussels 20km On: Sunday 30 May 2010 20km race to raise funds for the 'Medecins du Monde' foundation. Leaving from Esplanade du Centenaire from 15:00. €20 registration fee. Tel: 02 648 69 99. More Info... Talks & Workshops English Language Evening Classes Every Wed Active English language tuition for intermediate to advanced level English learners. At 23 Avenue du Port/Havenlaan from 19:15-20:45. €85 for 8 sessions. More Info... Practical Approach to CSR On: Tuesday 16 February 2010 Discussion evening about Corporate Social Responsibility with Stephan Vanhaverbeke. At home of Myriam and Daniel Schaubacher, 347 avenue Louise, 7th Floor from 20:00. Tel: 02 649 99 28. Trekking in Nepal Information Evening On: Thursday 4 March 2010 Info evening about unique trekking trip in Nepal (May 2010). This trip combines an interactive group-coaching program with a trek through the Nepalese Himalayas experiencing nature, people, culture and spirituality. At Rue de Spa 13 from 19:30. Tel: 0485 110 904. More Info... Ocean Liner Art: Ships that Shaped Our Lives 1800-1950 On: Wednesday 12 May 2010 A lecture by James Taylor. At the Maison Communale of Woluwe St. Lambert, Avenue Paul Hymans 2 from 19:30. For participation details, please see the official website. More Info... Theatre & Shows All's Well That Ends Well From: Tuesday 9 February 2010 To: Saturday 13 February 2010 Performances of All's Well That Ends Well by the British Shakespeare Society of Brussels. For venue and ticket details, see the official website. More Info... A Chaste Maid in Cheapside From: Tuesday 9 February 2010 To: Saturday 13 February 2010 Thomas Middleton's darkly comic master piece, performed by the Shakespere society. For venue details and to reserve, please call 0487 38 06 82. More Info... Three Tall Women From: Tuesday 9 March 2010 To: Saturday 13 March 2010 Performances of Edward Albee's 'Three Tall Women', staged by the English Comedy Club at the Warehouse Studio Theatre, Rue Waelhem 69. tickets €12-14. Tel Janet Middleton: 02 347 1113. More Info... Midsummer Night's Dream From: Friday 18 June 2010 To: Sunday 20 June 2010 Performances of A Midsummer Night's Dreamby the British Shakespeare Society of Brussels. For venue and ticket details, see the official website. More Info... Walks & Visits Saint-Valentines Visit From: Sunday 7 February 2010 To: Sunday 14 February 2010 Saint Valentines themed hands-on visit to the Scientastic Museum, Boulevard Anspach. From 10:30-17:30 and weekends and Wednesdays from 14:00-17:30. More Info... |
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