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What's On Today: Thursday 2 September 2010

The French Riviera and Monaco's most comprehensive English-language guide to events, music, sport and more on the Cote d'Azur, all the way from Menton to Toulon.
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The Riviera Comedy Club kicks off a brand new season of shows this September!
The Riviera Comedy Club kicks off a brand new season of shows this September!
The Riviera Comedy Club presents another season of first-class stand-up shows. We're kicking off in the first week of September with three of the hottest acts on the international comedy circuit... For anglophones of all nationalities, the...
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Antiques & Vide Greniers
Antibes Antiques Market
Every Thu, Sat
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...
Art & Exhibitions
Jaume Plensa
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Tuesday 15 June 2010 To: Sunday 17 October 2010
Exhibition of drawings by the contemporary Spanish sculptor at the Musée Picasso in the Château Grimaldi, Place Mariejol. In conjuction with the...
The Metamorphoses of Manneken Pis
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday 1 July 2010 To: Thursday 30 September 2010
Exhibition of over 100 postcards by early 20th century illustrators depicting the Belgian Manneken Pis in different imaginary settings. Open 14:00-18:00....
Social & Community Events
IWCV Coffee Morning
Every Thu
The International Women's Club of the Var coffee mornings are the occasion to meet members and learn more about the club and the benefits of membership. Held...
Art & Exhibitions
A Ceramist in Our Time
From: Sunday 21 March 2010 To: Thursday 30 September 2010
An exposition of works by ceramist Gilbert Portanier. One of the great ceramists of Vallauris, his work is inseparable from the history of the town of potters....
1001 Cups
From: Wednesday 1 September 2010 To: Thursday 30 September 2010
"1001 Bols" is an international exhibition of ceramics organised by ceramist Claude Preset offering an insight into the tradition and culture as well...
Art & Exhibitions
Jewel of Israel
Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 5 June 2010 To: Sunday 10 October 2010
The "Bijou d'Israel" exhibition of contemporary jewellery by Israeli designers and artists at the Espace Solidor in the Place du Chateau in...
Biennale: Union Méditerranéenne pour l'Art Moderne (UMAM)
From: Saturday 26 June 2010 To: Monday 6 September 2010
Local artists exhibit on the theme "clairs-obscurs" at the Château-Musée Grimaldi in Haut de Cagnes. Tel: 04 92 02 47 30.
Art & Exhibitions
Photographs by Barbara Heide
From: Saturday 10 July 2010 To: Sunday 19 September 2010
Exhibition of photos by German photographer Barbara Heide. Daily 10:00-19:45. Musée de la Mer, Ile Sainte-Marguerite (06). Tel: 04 97 06 44 90.
Thumm's Totems
From: Saturday 3 July 2010 To: Sunday 26 September 2010
Exhibition of the German artist's columns at the Villa Domergue, Impasse Fiesole, 15 avenue Fiesole. Open Tuesday to Saturday 15:00-19:00.
Music: Rock, Pop & Country
Acoustic Sessions - The Quay's
Every Thu, Sat
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...
Music: Classical & Opera
Mathias Roger-Ortiz and Luis Saldivia-Vega
On: Thursday 2 September 2010
Free guitar recital as part of the Soirées Estivales festival. In the Villa le Roc Fleuri at 21:00.
Social & Community Events
French/English Conversation Group
Every Thu
Exchange conversation in a convivial international ambiance for those who want to improve their basic French or to meet locals who want to improve their English....
Art & Exhibitions
Shestakov Exhibition
From: Tuesday 31 August 2010 To: Tuesday 14 September 2010
Exhibition of work by Vladimir Shestakov at the Salle municipale.
Music: Jazz, Blues & Soul
The Magic Gospel Pearls
On: Thursday 2 September 2010
Gospel and negro spirituals at 20:30 at the Cathédrale St-Léonce. €19/€16.
Art & Exhibitions
La Brigue Yesteryear
From: Tuesday 17 August 2010 To: Sunday 5 September 2010
Exhibition of old photographs of the town by Armand Oliviero in the Salle des Fêtes.
Art & Exhibitions
Côtes et gens de mer des Alpes-Maritimes
From: Wednesday 18 August 2010 To: Thursday 2 September 2010
Exhibition of paintings showing the activities in the region, tracing time from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Open 14:00-17:30 at the Centre culturel La...
Art & Exhibitions
Sophie Kristelle Jacq
From: Wednesday 1 September 2010 To: Tuesday 14 September 2010
Exhibition of the new collection of large contemporary paintings by the artist from Cannes. At the Espace Henri Mathieu, Avenue des Hautes Roches, 10:00-20:00....
Events & Festivals
Nocturnal Port
Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri From: Monday 28 June 2010 To: Friday 3 September 2010
Over 70 stallholders and artists make their creations available to buy and entertain the visitors along the Esplanade Port La Napoule from 19:30. Not on 13th...
Art & Exhibitions
Infernal Machines
Every day
The Jean Cocteau Museum presents a collection of drawings, photographs, illustrated books, ceramics and tapestries. At the Musée Jean Cocteau, Quai...
Kuna - The Molas, an American Art Form
Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 19 June 2010 To: Monday 18 October 2010
Exhibition of works of art by the Kuna Amerindian population of Panama in the Galerie d’Art Contemporain of the Palais de l’Europe, 10:00-12:00 and...
Art & Exhibitions
Cornucopia
From: Friday 2 April 2010 To: Thursday 30 September 2010
A retrospective of Damien Hirst's works including early paintings and scupltures. At and around the Musée Océanographique, Avenue Saint-Martin,...
Kyoto-Tokyo
From: Wednesday 14 July 2010 To: Sunday 12 September 2010
Exhibition of Japanese art from the times of the Samurai to modern day mangas at the Espace Ravel of the Grimaldi Forum. Open 10:00-20:00 (22:00 on Thursdays)....
Codex Atlanticus
From: Wednesday 1 September 2010 To: Friday 24 September 2010
Exhibition of the most important collection of writings and drawings by Leonardo da Vinci at the Grande Verrière of the Grimaldi Forum. Open 10:00-20:00...
The Museum... 100 Already
From: Monday 29 March 2010 To: Thursday 30 September 2010
Free exhibition of photographs tracing the building and life of the Musée Océanographique since 1910. On the Terrasses des Prisons, Avenue Saint...
Music: Jazz, Blues & Soul
Live Jazz
Every Thu
Live jazz every Thursday evening at the Saphir Bar in the Fairmont Monte-Carlo hotel. From 20:00-01:00, reservations not required Tel: +377 93 50 65 00.
Social & Community Events
BAM Happy Hour
Every Thu
Every second and fourth Thursday of the month join the British Association of Monaco for their happy hour and meet some new friends. At Le Bistroquet, Galerie...
BAM Anglo-American Conversation Meetings
Every Thu
Weekly anglophone conversation and think tank with the Association des Jeunes Monegasques, who would like to improve their English conversation skills and BAM....
Mother and Baby Group
Every Mon, Thu
Mother and baby group at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 22, avenue de Grande Bretagne. From 09:15-11:45.
Art & Exhibitions
The Time of Manifestos
From: Monday 28 June 2010 To: Sunday 3 October 2010
Exhibition of pamphlets, posters and paintings at the Espace de l’Art Concret, Château de Mouans. Open 11:00-19:00. Entry is €5 with reductions...
Pergola
From: Monday 28 June 2010 To: Tuesday 14 December 2010
Exhibition of Daniel Buren's sculpture in situ at the Espace de l’Art Concret, Château de Mouans.
Social & Community Events
Club des Bambins
Every Thu
Mother and toddlers group meeting every Thursday morning for indoor and outdoor activities. An opportunity to meet up with other Mums and make new friends. Tel:...
Antiques & Vide Greniers
Secondhand Market
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 26 February 2010 To: Friday 31 December 2010
Used goods and secondhand items (clothes, books, household items, toys) open 10:00-12:00 and 15:00-18:00 at Village Ségurane, rue Catherine Ségurane.
Art & Exhibitions
Ilija
From: Friday 18 June 2010 To: Monday 1 November 2010
Exhibition of the artist's fantastic works at the Musée d'Art Naïf in Nice, Château Sainte-Hélène, Avenue de Fabron, 10:00-18:00. Closed...
Sarasvati - Goddess of the Arts
From: Wednesday 19 May 2010 To: Monday 13 September 2010
Exhibition of photographs taken in India by Olivier Remualdo at the Musée des Arts Asiatiques, 405 Promenade des Anglais, 10:00-18:00. Tel: 04 92 29 37 00....
Continually
From: Friday 21 May 2010 To: Sunday 28 November 2010
Exhibition of paintings and photographs by Henri Maccheroni at the Musée de Paléontologie Humaine de Terra Amata, 25 boulevard Carnot, 10:00-18:00....
Face to Face
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 12 June 2010 To: Sunday 19 September 2010
Photgraphic exhibition by Franck Fernandes as part of the 150th anniversary of the reattachment of Nice to France. At the Galerie des Ponchettes , 77 quai des...
Sens Dessus Dessous le Monde Renversé de Chagall
From: Sunday 20 June 2010 To: Monday 11 October 2010
An exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the death of artist Chagall, with 91 works including 23 paintings and drawings, 68 of which are previously...
Lydia D., Muse and Model of Matisse
Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 19 June 2010 To: Monday 27 September 2010
Exhibition centred on Matisse's muse at the Musée Matisse, 164 avenue des Arènes de Cimiez. Open 10:00-18:00, closed on Tuesdays.
Plural Singulars
Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 2 July 2010 To: Monday 1 November 2010
Summer exhibition with works by Sanfourche, Danielle Jacqui, Raymond Reynaud, Auguste Forestier and Robert Tatin at the Musée International d'Art Naïf...
Place and Material
From: Saturday 29 May 2010 To: Sunday 26 September 2010
Exhibition of paintings by the English artist David Tremlett at the MAMAC, Promenade des Arts, 10:00-18:00. Free entry
Travels in the Mediterranean
From: Saturday 12 June 2010 To: Sunday 9 January 2011
Exhibition of a 28 metre long gunpowder drawing, a 15 metre long wooden boat and five video installations by the Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang at the MAMAC,...
Human
From: Saturday 12 June 2010 To: Sunday 31 October 2010
Exhibition of conceptual photographs from the sixties to the eighties at the MAMAC, Promenade des Arts, 10:00-18:00
Achrome
From: Monday 23 August 2010 To: Friday 10 September 2010
Exhibition of photographs by Xavier Ritt as part of the Festival Crossover at Le Smarties, 10 rue Defly.
Dance & Ballet Performance
Danse Oriental
Every Thu
Oriental dance classes every Thursday during term time from 19:00-20:00. At the Django Reinhardt community centre, 19 chemin du Chateau St Pierre. Tel: 04 97 00...
Social & Community Events
Amber Book Club
Every Thu
Reading group that meets up every Thursday at 14:30 in the library of St Paul's Church, Avenue Grande Bretagne. Tel: 06 07 93 16 62.
Think and Grow Rich Discussion/Action Group
Every Thu
Discussion and exchange of ideas on growing and advancing in all areas of life every Thursday at the Ibis hotel, 41 rue Lamartine, 20:00-22:00. All welcome. Free...
Antiques & Vide Greniers
Antiques Fair
From: Wednesday 18 August 2010 To: Sunday 19 September 2010
A "Foire à la Brocante" with antiques and collectibles on sale over the weekend, from tables set up in the village.
Music: Jazz, Blues & Soul
Blues on the Terraces
Every Thu
Free blues concerts with O.C.Blues at Les Terrasses d'Antipolis, 300 route des Crêtes every Thursday between 19:30 and 22:30. More information and...
Social & Community Events
Les Terrasses d'Antipolis - Singles Night
Every Thu
A chance to meet other people every first Thursday of the month in a relaxed lounge atmosphere at the Terrasses d'Antipolis from 19:00. Free entrance. For more...
Art & Exhibitions
Io Sono il Mare
From: Thursday 27 May 2010 To: Tuesday 21 September 2010
Photographs of the sea by Gio Martonara at the Médiathèque Intercommunale, 18 avenue Jean Mermoz.
Art & Exhibitions
Stone Alone in St Paul
From: Sunday 6 June 2010 To: Thursday 30 September 2010
Exhibition of photographs between 1966 and 2010 by Rolling Stones bass player Bill Wyman at the Musée de Saint Paul, 2 rue Grande. Open 10:00-19:00, closed...
The Man Who Walks
From: Sunday 27 June 2010 To: Sunday 31 October 2010
Over 170 of Alberto Giacometti's sculptures, paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and documents are on display at the Fondation Maeght, 623 chemin des...
Art & Exhibitions
Brigitte Bardot
From: Friday 18 June 2010 To: Monday 25 October 2010
Exhibition of paintings, photographs, scuptures and objects having belonged to the actress and singer in the Espace Rendez-Vous des Lices, 11:00-20:00 (23:00 in...
Modigliani
From: Saturday 3 July 2010 To: Monday 18 October 2010
Exhibition of paintings by the Italian artist at the Musée de l'Annonciade, 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00. Entrance is €5 and €3.
Botero
From: Saturday 26 June 2010 To: Sunday 31 October 2010
An exhibit of monumental sculptures by acclaimed Colombian artist Fernando Botero. For hours and location, contact the Office de Tourisme de Saint-Tropez. Tel:...
Pierre Caro
From: Wednesday 1 September 2010 To: Wednesday 15 September 2010
An exhibition of ethereal and bright paintings by Pierre Caro. Free entry. At the Lavoir Vasserot, rue Joseph Quaranta, Nouveau Port, Saint Tropez (83). Tel: 04...
Art & Exhibitions
Salvador Dali
From: Monday 21 June 2010 To: Sunday 5 September 2010
Exhibition of works by surrealist Spanish painter, Salvador Dali, at the Galerie Ada Loumani on Place de l'Eglise. Tel: 04 93 12 97 04.
Contemporary Art Fair
From: Thursday 2 September 2010 To: Monday 5 September 2011
The Salon d'Art Contemporain with works by contemporary local artists and artists from across France exhibiting and selling their works. On sale, pottery and...
Jean Francois Bollié
From: Sunday 20 June 2010 To: Thursday 30 September 2010
The monumental sculptural works of Jean Francois Bollié are on show through town.
Art & Exhibitions
Zineb Sedira
Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 6 March 2010 To: Monday 20 September 2010
The video artist's entire body of work will be shown over the duration of the exhibition. At the Musée National Pablo Picasso la Guerre et la Paix, Place de...
50 International Artists
From: Tuesday 3 August 2010 To: Saturday 11 December 2010
Exhibition and sale which includes the works of over 50 international artists. Sculptural and functional ceramics as well as paintings are presented. At the ...
On the Banks of the Black and the White
From: Saturday 17 July 2010 To: Thursday 30 September 2010
The 'Sur les rives du noir et du blanc' exhibition includes contemporay ceramics and paintings. At the Galerie Elvire Gardanne, 8 Rue François Donnet. Open...
Children's Events
Kidookid MummaBubba Coffee Mornings
Every Thu
A social club for mums and dads who want to meet other parents over a cup of coffee whilst their children enjoy the facilities on offer at KidooLand. At 1890...
Art & Exhibitions
From Matisse to Barcelo
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 12 June 2010 To: Sunday 31 October 2010
Works from the Yvon Lambert collection in Avignon including pieces by Basquiat, Cézanne, Dufy, Matisse, Twombly and Schnabel are on show at the Château...
1960-2010: 50 years of the Nice School
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Tuesday 8 June 2010 To: Saturday 18 December 2010
Works by Arman, Ben, César, Klein, Farhi, Isnard, Nivèse, Pagès and Altmann are among those on display in the Musée Rétif, 1670 Avenue...
Local the Côte d'Azur markets taking place today
Antibes & Juan-les-Pins (website)
Artisan Market
Every Thu, Fri, Sat
A regular market with products by artisans and craftsmen from the town and the region. At Cours Masséna. On Thursdays from 15:00, on Fridays from 06:00-13:00, and on Saturdays from 16:30.
Provençal Market
Every day
A Provençal market with food from the around the region, including cheeses, meats, vegetables, and fruit. At Cours Masséna, from 06:00-13:00. Everyday apart from Mondays during the summer.
Clothes Market
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
A clothes market with fashion, shoes, and household goods. On Tuesdays and Saturdays at Place Amiral Barnaud, on Wednesdays at La Fontonne hospital, on Thursdays at Place Clémenceau, and on Fridays at Pont du Lys. Markets take place from 7:00-13:00.
Cagnes-sur-Mer (website)
Fish Market
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
A fresh fish market with a range of Mediterranean fish, taking place daily except Mondays. At the Port abri du Cros-de-Cagnes, from 7:30-13:00.
Cagnes-sur-Mer Market
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
A market with fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, cheese and wine, and flowers. Daily except Mondays. At the Cité Marchande from 07:00-13:00.
Clothes Market
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
A market with clothes, shoes, and jewellery. On Wednesdays at Parking de la Vilette, on Tuesdays and Thursdays at ave des Oliviers at Cros-de-Cagnes, and on Fridays at the Hippodrome. From 8:00-12:30.
Cannes (website)
Marché Forville
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Marchés Provençaux (Provençal Market) with local meat, cheese, fish, bread, fruit and vegetables as well as flowers on sale. Tuesday to Saturday from 06:00 until about 13:00 in the covered market square at Forville in the Suquet district.
Clothes Market
Every day
A market with fashion and shoes. Every day (except Mondays from October to June). In Place Gambetta, 7:00-13:00.
Provençal Market
Every day
A market selling Provençal specialities such as olives and tapenade, cheeses produced locally, saucisson, and household goods. At Place Paul Roubaud in the mornings.
Fayence (website)
Fayence Market
Every Tue, Thu, Sat
Lively provencal market at Place de l'Eglise. Open mornings only.
Grasse (website)
Provençal Market
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
A Provençal market with fruit and vegetables, cheeses, olives and tapenade, and meats. At Place aux Aires and at Place aux Herbes from 08:00-13:00. On Saturdays at Cours Honoré Cresp. Free parking.
Mandelieu & la Napoule (website)
Provençal Market
Every Wed, Thu, Sat
A Provençal market with fresh fruit and vegetables, olives, cheeses and meats, and household goods. On Wednesdays at Place du Mail (behind the Gendarmerie), on Thursdays at Place St Fainéant, and on Saturdays at Capitou. A morning market.
Mouans-Sartoux (website)
Provençal Market
Every Tue, Thu
A Provençal market selling produce from the region including olives, cheeses, meats, and vegetables. At Place Jean Jaurés from 7:30-13:00.
Summer Market
From: Friday 11 June 2010 To: Friday 17 September 2010
Evening market with fruit, vegetables, crafts, clothes and jewellery for sale in place de l'Hôtel de Ville, 18:00-23:00.
Nice (website)
Flower Market
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
A flower market also selling fresh fruit and vegetables, sirops, Provençal perfumes and cheeses and meats. At the Cours Saleya (Old Town) from 7:00-15:00.
Fish Market
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
A fresh fish market with Mediterranean fish. At Place St François, in the mornings, except Mondays.
Ramatuelle (website)
Provençal Market
Every Sun, Thu From: Sunday 17 January 2010 To: Sunday 31 October 2010
Fruit and vegetable market on Sundays and Thursdays. Mornings only. Place de l'Ormeau, Ramatuelle.
Sophia Antipolis (website)
Market
Every Thu
Fruit, vegetables, fish, clothes and jewellery market in place Joseph Bermond each Thursday morning, 09:00-14:00.
Ste-Maxime (website)
Ste-Maxime Markets
Every day
Mornings except Monday (winter) at rue Fernand Bessy (fresh foods, fish and flowers). Daily all day (summer) at rue Fernand Bessy. Monday mornings: The "Capet" Market, ave Georges Clémenceau (food). Thursday mornings at Place des Sarrazins (regional produce, fruit and vegetables). Fridays at Place Jean Mermoz (mixed food/clothing/more).
Valbonne (website)
Valbonne Market
Every Tue, Thu, Fri
Tuesday and Thursday mornings: Place Belmond. Food and clothes, Friday mornings: Place des Arcades
Vence (website)
Local Market
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
A market selling local produce, flowers, and fruit and vegetables. At Place du Grand Jardin in the mornings.
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