What's On Today: Saturday, November 07, 2009

Market of professional antique dealers every Thursday on Boulevard d'Aguillon (opposite the yacht harbour) and each Saturday in the Place Nationale in the heart of the old town.

A weekly car boot sale with used goods and bric-a-brac for sale. Open on Sundays during July and August only. At Antibesland (near Lunapark and Marineland), on the RN 7, from 05:00-14:00. Easy access and parking. Tel: 06 18 92 77 43.

An exposition of tango-themed postcards thoughout the ages. Tuesday to Sunday 14:00-18:00. Musée de la Carte Postale, 4 Avenue Tournelli, 06600 Antibes. Tel: 04 93 34 24 88. E-mail: cartepostalemuse@aol.com

Eighteen associations from South West France will enter around 3,000 birds in one of the most respected competitions in the country. Local horticulturists and members of the Bouquet Club wil also display their skills. At the Palais des Congrès, 10:00-19:00

Every weekend the Bar St Charles hosts a night of electro-sound by resident DJs Andi, Kaiser, Miss Joli Dragon and Topside. Enjoy the latest lounge music including chill out, acid jazz, and deep house. At 4 rue Saint-Charles, Antibes, from 21:00. Tel: 04 93 61 18 82, carl@hotelsaintcharles.fr.

The first Saturday night of every month is Scandinavian night at Bar Saint Charles. Free wine tasting, and garden party if the weather permits. You don’t have to be Scandinavian to join the party. At 4 rue Saint-Charles, Antibes. Tel: 04 93 61 18 82, carl@hotelsaintcharles.fr.

Night show with the killer sharks followed by dinner and a cabaret. At Marineland from 20:30. €70 per person, €60 for groups of 20 and more. Reservations necessary. Tel: 08 92 30 06 06.

Discover the history of the old town of Antibes, the Provençal market, Port Vauban, the mediaeval town and the Remparts. Departure at 10:00 from the Tourist Office.

Exhibition of paintings and photographs by Pirkko Koskenkilä at the Musée-Galérie Camos. Free entry.

The Musée National Fernand Léger will exhibit a collection of drawings by the artist. At 255, chemin du Val de Pome, 10:00-17:00 (18:00 until 1st November)

The communal oven in rue de la Poissonnerie will be in operation so that cooks can bring their bread and other dishes to be baked and roasted, 09:00-17:00. A cake making demonstration will take place on Saturday at 14:30.

Exhibition of works by Michel Gaudet at the Chateau Musée Grimaldi.

Exhibition and sale of bijou contemporain at the Espace Solidor.

Antiques: every Saturday and Sunday along the Allées de la Liberté, 08:00-18:00.

Flea market every weekend opposite the beach in Cannes-la-Bocca. Secondhand furniture, crockery, books, bicycles, houshold linen, toys, books and more. From 06:00-18:00. Tel: 06 66 66 40 49.

Every Saturday and Sunday along the Allées de la Liberté, 10:00-18:00.

The Quay's Irish Pub has become the place for acoustic sessions every Thursday and Saturday night. At 17 Quai St Pierre. Call 04 93 39 27 84 to find out who's playing tonight.

Enjoy a day of watching beautiful dragon keelboats on the Bay of Cannes compete for the Armistice Cup. All day. Tel: 04 93 43 05 90. E-mail: info@yachtclubdecannes.com

Exhibition of sculptures by Deplano and paintings by Marcel Baugier in the Hangart Galerie, ave Pierre Brossard. Open Monday to Friday , 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00, and on Saturdays by appointment.

Vide grenier (car boot sale) at 111 Rte de Marigarde from 06:00 to 18:00. Also on public holidays. Tel: 06 03 28 84 64 or 04 93 33 50 32.

Exhibition of photographs of the Alpes-Maritimes from 1890 to 1920 at the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Provence, 2 rue Mirabeau. Open 10:00-19:00. Free entry.

Four artists from the same family - Hélène, Aurore, Diane and François - will have their paintings on display at the mairie annexe in St Antoine, 57 chemin de la Chapelle St Antoine.

On the anniversary of Armistace day marking the end of World War I, an exhibition of images on the theme "La Guerre Mondiale", at the Tourist Office open Monday to Saturday 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00.

Live, with Dora, Tony and Claire (vocals and keyboard) playing from 21:00-23:00 at Douceur Café on the penetrante to St-Paul. Entry with dinner €20-25, otherwise drinks only.

The blood donation truck in in town next to the Parking Jeu de Paume from 08:30-12:30.

Exhibition of figurative paintings inspired by the sea. Open Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 and weekends 14:00-18:00 at the Centre Culturel la Coupole. Tel: 04 93 24 49 81.

Traditional Provencal music and dance with Tchatchao at the annual autumn concert amd ball which starts ay 17:00 with dance shows, then snacks and the concert with music from 21:00. Tel: 04 93 24 8- 37. Entry €6.

Many stalls with a theme of the Basque country with farm animals will be in place Foch, 10:00-18:00.

Exhibition of photographs at the Maison du Portal, between place de la République et la place de la Liberté. Open Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, 14:30-17:30.

The Jean Cocteau Museum presents a number of original works donated by Séverin Wunderman, including pastels, sketches and ceramics created during the artist's "Mediterranean" period. At the Musée Jean Cocteau, Quai Napoléon III from 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00 except Tuesdays and bank holidays. Tel: 04 92 10 50 14

The Orientation Dance Company will perform its own creation at the Théâtre du Lavoir , 63 boulevard du Fossan at 20:30 on Saturday and 15:30 on Sunday. Tickets are €13.

The orchestra, conducted by Paul-Emmanuel Thomas, will perform music by Beethoven including the 7th Symphony. At the Palais de l'Europe at 20:30. Tickets are €15 and €12.

Antiques: every Saturday afternoon: Port de Fontvieille.

Exhibition of contemporay art by Lauriane Massardier, Emilie Mazza, Karine Bourgery and Joffrey Tocant at the AJM, Centre Commercial Métropole, 17 avenue des Spélugues. Open 15:00-20:00, Tuesday to Friday and 16:00-20:00 on Saturday.

The shopkeepers and artisans of Monaco will hold a large sale of goods on the streets around the Espace Fontvielle, 10:00-20:00.

Every Saturday night, Klub Fusion at Fusion on the Port with different DJs. On the Quai Antoine 1er from midnight onwards. Minimum age 25, smart dress required. Tel: +377 97 97 95 95.

Competition fund raiser in aid of the Bishop's Advent Appeal at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 22 avenue de Grande Bretagne, 16:00-19:00. Entrance fee: €25.00 for adults and €12.50 for under 15s.

Third-placed Monaco take on bottom-of-the-table Grenoble in a Ligue 1 match at the Stade Louis II at 19:00. Tickets are €10-€40.

Exhibition of works of art made in only one colour from the 20th century. At the Espace de l’Art Concret, Château de Mouans. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 12:00-18:00.

Exhibition of about 100 photographs by André Kertész from 1912 to 1985 at the Théâtre de la Photographie et de l’Image Charles Nègre, 27 boulevard Dubouchage, 10:00-18:00.

Exhibition of the American artist's photographs and drawings at the Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain de Nice, Promenade des Arts. Open 10:00-18:00, closed on Mondays.

Exhibition of six slideshows made up of 80 postcard sized images each and three huge posters by Olivier Millagou at the Galerie de la Marine, 59 quai des Etats-Unis. Open 10:00-18:00, closed on Mondays.

Exhibition of David Ancelin's artefacts at the Galerie a., 4 Rue Sainte-Réparate. Open 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00, closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Group exhibition at the new venue that was the old Nice abattoir, La Station, halle sud du Chantier 109.

An exhibition of 30 of the painter's works will be on display at the Galerie Art France, 14 Rue St Joseph. Open Monday to Friday, 10:00-18:00.

Exhibition of drawings based on Lewis Carroll's protagonist by the Dutch artist Pat Andrea at the Galerie des Ponchettes, 77 Quai des Etats-Unis. Open 10:00-18:00, closed on Mondays.

Exhibition of drawings by Philippe Favier at the Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain de Nice, Promenade des Arts. Open 10:00-18:00, closed on Mondays.

Works by the artist will be on display in the windows of the Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain de Nice, Promenade des Arts.

Exhibition of newly acquired photographs taken by Henri Matisse in Tahiti. At the Musée Matisse, 164 avenue des Arènes de Cimiez. Open 10:00-18:00, closed on Tuesdays and public holidays.

Céleste Boursier-Mougenot's musical flights of fancy will be on display at the Musée National Marc Chagall, Avenue Docteur Ménard, 10:00-17:00. Entry is €7.50.

Learn to partner dance the easy way with Ceroc. Class followed by a practice session with a DJ. €10 for the whole evening after registering for €5. Beginners welcome every week, no need to take along a partner. At Danalys, 34 Boulevard de Riquier, 20:00-23:00. Tel: 06 77 69 04 78.

Home furnishing and decor salon where you can see what's available now, future trends, try and buy. Opens at 11:00 on 7 November then open daily 10:00-19:00 except Thursday, when it's open late (19:00-22:00) for evening cocktails and shopping. Free to women on 10 November. Entry €6, at the Palais des Expositions, Nice Acropolis.

Exhibition of furniture and also a galery of designers' works in the area of furniture making and interior design. At the Palais des Expositions, 10:00-19:00 (22:00 on Thursday). Entry is €6, €3 for under 18s and free for under 12s.

Classical music concert of flute and piano playing the music of Mozart, Enesco, Ravel, Schubert, Piazzolla and Poulenc. Friday and Saturday at 21:00 and Sunday at 20:00. At the Théâtre Le Bocal, 6 rue Prince Maurice. Tickets €12 and €16. Tel: 04 92 15 17 34.

Pink Floyd tribute concert at the Black Box, CAL Bon Voyage, 2 Pont René Coty at 20:30.

Festival of Spanish Flamenco dance and song and traditional Andalusian music with various Spanish performers and groups. 30, 31 October: Flamenco group Kaena Colora Troupe; 6, 7 November: Group Sol y Sombra and dancer Virginia Oddo. Shows start at 21:00 at the Théatre de la Cité at 3 rue Paganini. Entry €15 and €10. Tel: 04 93 16 82 69.

Soul Power plays live from 23:00 Friday and Saturday, and 21:00 Sunday at Ma Nolan's in Vieux Nice, rue Saint François De Paule. Tel: 04 93 80 23 87.

Alcoholics Anonymous, with the participation of Al-Anon, will hold its convention at the Boscolo Hotel Park, 6 avenue de Suede. The opening ceremony will take place at 19:00 on Friday. A full day of workshops and meetings will begin at 07:30 on Saturday and finish at 02:00. The closing ceremony will be held on Sunday, 09:30-11:00. Registration, payable on arrival, is €20.

Nice's annual international artistic ice skating championships at the Palais des Sports Jean Bouin, 2 rue Jean Allègre.

International sailing competition, the Louis Vuitton Trophy regatta, with eight teams competing, representing the UK, France, Italy, Rusia, Sweden and New Zealand. Full programme of evening activities in town to mark the event.

Big screen sports for the Wales/New Zealand rugby faceoff in Cardiff on Saturday, from 18:00 at the Kookaburra Bar and Restaurant on the port at 20 Quai des Docks. (Psst: there's a good chance you get to meet the skipper and crew of Emirates Team New Zealand, holders of the Louis Vuitton Trophy and America's Cup challengers at the bar). Tel: 04 89 00 12 65.

Guided tours of Old Nice, to discover its history, its baroque churches, the markets and the galleries. Departure at 09:30 from the Nice tourist office. Reservations necessary. €12 per person, €6 for the under-10s, free for the under-5s. Tel: 08 92 70 74 07.

Belly dancing and music to accompany the Lebanese specialities, mezze, and barbecue dishes at the restaurant Le SAJ. On the RD 2085, Les Galeries du Beaumon. Tel: 04 93 77 64 02 or 06 03 04 81 51.

Exhibition of Abstract Expressionist paintings by the contemporary artist at the Magnanerie, Seillans Contemporary Art Gallery, 12 Ancien Chemin de Fayence. Tel: 04 94 50 83 56.

Exhibition of paintings and sculptures at the Espace Neptune on the Port.

Exhibition of works of art competing for the Aigle de Nice trophy in the Salle des Fêtes Le Neptune.

Exhibition of work in the genre Art Naif - childlike, whimsical style of painting, Martine Guin-Guand, at the Espace Stephane Grappeli.

Exhibition of drawings, lithographs, engravings and ceramics from Picasso's Greek period, Toros in Vallauris collection and the painter and his model. At the Musée de Saint-Paul, 2 rue Grande, 10:00-18:00. Closed 13:00-14:00, weekends and public holidays.

The summer exhibition will bring together 250 of Joan Miró's paintings, sculptures and models at the Fondation Marguerite et Aimé Maeght, 623 chemin des Gardettes. Open 10:00-18:00. Entry is €11, €9 for students and free for under 10s. Filming and photography costs €2.50.

Exhibition of the outdoors installations and works of Jean Miro at the Fondation Maeght, open daily 10:00-18:00. Tel: 04 93 32 81 63.

A 'rainbow' of 35 artists including Théo Tobiasse and César will have their works on display in the galeries on the town.

Cyprien Katsaris, Sandrine and Gabriel Tacchino, Célimène Daudet, Théo Fouchenneret, Martin Kasik and Claire Désert are the artists who will perform at the festival. In the Salle Jean Despas, Place des Lices at 18:00 each evening. Tickets are €20 with a reduced price of €15 for students.

The autumn sails competition for standard yachts (7m to 16m in length) will take place on a banana course from the port at 11:00 each day.

An exhibition of porcelain works created in residence by over 30 international artists including Bai Ming (China), Alexander Lvovich (Kazakhstan), Claudia Alvarez (Mexico/USA), David Lawson (Canada) and Hosana (Brazil/Germany). At the Galerie Aqui Siam Ben, place Lisnard, 1 boulevard des Deux Vallons, 10:00-12:30 and 13:30-17:00

A three month exhibition of works by ceramists Rebecca Maeder (Switzerland), Petra Benndorf (Germany) and Rachèle Rivière (France), all laureates of the 2007 El Vendrell ceramics concourse in Catalonia, Spain. Free entry. Espace Grandjean, Avenue du Stade, 06220 Vallauris. Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-18:00. Tel: 04 93 63 07 61.

Jazz artists Francois Arnaud and Pierre Palvair perform at the quaint Cafe du Moulin, 1 Vieux Chemin de Biot, Vallauris (on the right, 50 meters past the bus station as you go up the hill away from the town center). 21:00. €10 for members, €15 for non-members (annual memberships are available for €10). Tel : 04 93 64 35 56 or 06 62 05 13 34 (for English-language assistance, ask for Jan).

Traditional judo tournament for judo clubs throughout the region. Come see this Japanese combat sport played out live in front of your eyes as competitors grapple to emerge the winner. Organised by the Dojo de Vallauris. 07:00-19:00. Free entry. At l’Espace Loisirs Francis Huger.

Andrew Vicari is a Monaco-based Welsh artist who trained under the guidance of Francis Bacon and Lucien Freud. He is a figurative painter who has been named "European Artists of the Year". Subject matter often reflects time spent in the Arabian peninsula and Persian Gulf. This exhibition of various works runs at the Chateau St-Martin & Spa, ave des Templiers (www.chateau-st-martin.com). Tel: 04 93 58 02 02.

Exhibition of works by this Brazilian-born Swedish artist at the Galerie Alphonse Chave, at 13 rue Isnard, Vence.

. Quintet playing an interpretive mix of jazz, rock and funk with influences including Jimi Hendrix and James Brown. At 21:30 at the salle des Meules, 3 decente des Moulins. Entry €14. Tel: 04 93 24 65 61.

Exhibition of paintings by Géraldine Sadlier with an official opening on 8th October at 18:00, at the Chapelle Ste-Elisabeth, on rue de l'Eglise. Free entry.

Exhibitions of works by the American artists at the Chapelle Saint Elme in the courtyard of the citadelle, 08:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:30. Free entry.

A narure adventure course for children with a maze and labyrinth, palisades, swinging ropes - a total of 40 games - open in Villeneuve Loubet. Tel: 04 92 02 06 06.

Events all afternoon 13:00-18:00 in the village.