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

Jam session every Friday at the Bar en Biais Jazz club from 21:00 onwards. At 600 Première Avenue, near the Autoroute and opposite the Bowling club. Tel: 04 93 74 10 98.

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.

Exhibition of paintings, drawings and documents from the Fonds Cendrars of the Bibliothèque Nationale de Berne at the Musée Fernand Léger, Chemin du Val de Pome. Open 10:00-18:00.

Flea market every Friday: Ranguin.

Andalusian traditional dance lessons from 19:00-20:00 with Eva Figueras. At the MJC, 23 Avenue du Dr Picaud, Cannes.

Exhibition of about 40 of the Catalan painter's large scale works at La Malmaison, 47 boulevard de la Croisette, 11:00-20:00. Entry is €3.20.

Twenty teams of four players and a substitute will compete in the first tournament on Macé beach. On Friday, 14:00-19:00 and on Saturday, 09:00-19:00.

Exhibition and sale of art works by about 50 artists on the Esplanade Port La Napoule from 19:30 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Antiques: every Friday morning in the Place aux Herbes, next to the Bastion.

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

Exhibition presenting shipwrecks and their treasures from the Mediterranean Maritime Routes. The results of 30 years of official excavations including canons, anchors and ancient crockery will be on display at the Musée de Préhistoire Régionale de Menton, Rue Lorédan-Larchey. Open every day from 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00.

50 years ago Cocteau decorated the Marriage hall and a series of photographs, drawings and ceramics will be on display at the Musée Jean Cocteau. This new collection of over 100 works of art presents paintings and documents related to the Marriage Hall as well as the Orpheus myth. At Le Bastion, Vieux Port, open from 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00. Entry €3, free for the under 18s.

Exhibition of paintings, drawings, lithographs and posters by the Russian-born French artist in the Galerie d'Art Contemporain of the Palais de l'Europe, 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00.

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for women only take place every Friday in the library of St Paul's Anglican Church, 22 ave de Grande Bretagne, from 12:30 to 13:30. Tel: 04 93 82 91 10.

Bereavement support group held on the second Friday of each month at 09:30. For venue details Tel: 06 80 86 95 37.

English speaking group of the Monegasque bereavement support group. Meetings take place from 09:30-11:00 on the first Friday of the month in the Anglican Library, avenue de Grande-Bretagne. Tel: 06 98 44 49 01.

Works by painter and poet Mary Collins, from Dún Laoghaire, will be exhibited to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day at the Princess Grace Irish Library. At 9 rue Princesse Marie-de-Lorraine from 11:00-16:00. Tel: +377 93 50 12 25.

Exhibition of large sculpture by the Spanish artist in the Jardins des Boulingrins.

Exhibition of cycling memorabilia in the Salle d'Exposition du Quai Antoine Ier, 4 Quai Antoine Ier. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 13:00-19:00

The International School of Monaco will offer one or two weeks of supervised and structured educational and recreational activities aimed at children aged six to twelve. Cultural themes will include art, dance and cooking in English or Franch. Please email erika.dziadyk@ismonaco.com for a brochure.

Exhibition of photographs by Nicolas Guilbert at the Musée de la Photographie André Villers, Port Sarrazine. Open 10:00-18:00.

Happy hour hosted by SAFI (South African International Association) is a meeting point for all nationalities and open to all English speaking visitors and friends. Just drop in anytime at Le Meridien Café, 25 Boulevard Gambetta from 17:00. The café is situated opposite the Casino supermarket and next to the Nicolas wine shop, a short distance from the Promenade des Anglais (Thierry, the owner, speaks English). Tel: 06 75 93 90 93.

Country style dance lessons for adults of all levels from 18:00-20:00. At the Django Reinhardt community centre, 19 chemin du Chateau St Pierre. Tel: 04 97 00 12 20.

Meet new people and enjoy Nice by night. Cheap drinks and free shots all night and a chance to win free t'shirts. Starts every Friday in Wayne's Bar in Old Nice at 20:00. Pick up a Funkymaps for full details or visit Funky Riviera Pub Crawls on Facebook. Tel: 06 37 72 85 97.

Exhibition of paintings, drawings and documents from the Fonds Cendrars of the Bibliothèque Nationale de Berne at the Musée Marc Chagall, Avenue Docteur Ménard. Open 10:00-18:00.

Exhibition of monuments on a small scale at Le Dojo, 22 bis boulevard Stalingrad. Open Monday to Friday, 10:00-18:00, and on Saturday by appointment.

Exhibition of the contemporary artists, Fréderic Lanovsky, Dominique Liccia, Michel Macréau and Jean-Michel Basquiat at the Musée International d'Art Naïf Anatole Jakovsky. Open Wednesday to Monday, 10:00-18:00. Entry is €5 with reductions available.

Exhibition of works by Ryan Gander at the Patio and Cyprès galleries of the Villa Arson, 20 avenue Stephen Liégeard. Open Wednesday to Monday, 14:00-18:00 (19 in July and August). Free entry.

Exhibition of Florian Pugnaire and David Raffini's evolving sculpture of a compressed Citroën 2CV. It is shown in its completed form in the Grand Halle of the Villa Arson, 20 avenue Stephen Liégeard. Open Wednesday to Monday, 14:00-18:00 (19 in July and August). Free entry.

Part of the exhibition with sculptures and drawings by the artists will be held at the Musée Matisse, 164 avenue des Arènes de Cimiez, 10:00-18:00. Closed on Tuesdays.

Part of the exhibition with sculptures and drawings by the artists will be held at the Musée des Beaux Arts, 33 avenue des Beaumetes, 10:00-18:00. Closed on Mondays.

Exhibition of photographs by Hugues Lagarde at the Hôtel Beau Rivage, 24 rue Saint-François-de-Paule.

Yoga lessons for all levels from 14:00-16:00. At the Django Reinhardt community centre, 19 Chemin du Chateau St Pierre. Tel: 04 97 00 12 20.

Guided tour of the works of art along the Nice Tramway. Thirteen works of art line the Tramway route through Nice. Every Friday at 19:00. Transport €2 per person plus €8 for adults, €3 for children, free for the under 4s. Reservations required at the Tourist Office. Tel: 08 92 70 74 07.

The wind quintet will play a free concert as part of the Soirées Estival festival in the Salle Polyvalente La Bigarade at 21:00.

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.

The Beatles cover band will play a free concert as part of the Soirées Estival festival in the Jardin des Décades at 21:00.

In celebration of its fifth anniversary, the gallery is showing a selection of exceptional, limited edition, signed lithographes and gravures by Karel Appel, Enrico Baj, Wilfredo Lam and Alexander Calder. Also on show is the latest work by Artist in Residence, Tessa Peskett and new sculptures by Peter van Borssum Waalkes. From 14:30-18:30 at The Orange Tree Gallery, route de Bargemon in Seillans. Tel: 04 94 67 98 82.

The Academia Montis Regalis, Astrée, I Musici di Santa Pelagia and the Ensemble Artémusia are among the artists performing music by Schutz, Handel, Pachelbel, Bach, Haydn and Boyce. In various locations across the town.

First edition of this Eco Festival on the theme of ecology, recycling, organic foods and the environment. Workshops, roundtable discussions, hikes and a market will take place in the village over three days.

Entertainment with a bicycle theme as part of the Tour de France event from 21:00 and followed by a fireworks display at 22:00. Along the Promenade du Bord de Mer.

Choirs from Madagascar, Venezuela, Nice, Corsica and Congo will take part in the festival. Performances will be held in the Eglise Notre-Dame de l'Assomption on Thursday and Friday and the Espace Scolaire Louis Fulconis on Saturday and Sunday at 21:00 each evening. Tickets are €10.

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, 10:00-19:00. 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 10:00-19:00. Entry is €11, €9 for students and free for under 10s. Filming and photography costs €2.50.

For anyone who wants to paint outside around the Gulf of St Tropez. Meetings every two weeks, no reservation required. Free event, except costs for boat excursions. For details contact Cathy Wood, Tel: 06 18 70 45 64 or e-mail: cathy.wood@wanadoo.fr.

Exhibition devoted to the cowboy and showman at the Espace Chubac.

The Mexican group will perform a free concert as part of the Soirées Estivales festival in the main square at 21:00.

Exhibition of paintings, drawings and documents from the Fonds Cendrars of the Bibliothèque Nationale de Berne at the Musée Pablo Picasso, Place de la Libération.

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.

The American artist who lives part of the year on the Riviera will display his paintings and sculptures promoting peace in the Old Town and Cathédrale Notre Dame de la Nativité in place Georges Clémenceau.

Exhibition of paintings, drawings, sculptures and collages with a standard format of 20cm by 20cm. In the Salle des Meules.

Each evening two Savoy guards will hand over the colours of the citadelle to two Chasseurs Alpins to the sound of canon-fire. At the drawbridge of the Citadelle, place Emmanuel-Philibert, 19:00-19:15.

Exhibition of Art Brut works at the Espace Culturel André Malraux in the Château des Baumettes, avenue du Dr Lefebvre. Open 09:00-19:00, Monday to Friday and 09:00-12:30 on Saturday.