What's On Today: Saturday, November 21, 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

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.

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)

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

Exhibition and sale of bijou contemporain at the Espace Solidor.

games, activities, art, drawing, face painting and workshops for children (in French) from 10:00-16:00 at Place Bérenger.

The Swedish Church is organising a fair with a food stand featuring salmon, herring, Swedish meatballs,gingersnaps, Swedish candy, Jansson temptation, home made pastries and much more. There will also be handcrafted gifts, decorations and books in Swedsh and English. Traditional Swedish food will be available for sale with specialties such as the Christmas food plate, "Glögg" (hot spiced wine), coffee, pastries and hot dogs. The Lucia procession, the bearer of light with candles in her hair and her handmaidens, all dressed in white, starts at 14:00 on Sunday. At 1, chemin des Caucours in Haut-de-Cagnes, 10:00-16:00. Tel: 04 93 20 40 64.

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.

Kathy Licciardi, a native of Melbourne, will be exhibiting her artwork in the hills above the baie of Cannes. Proceeds for the sale of selected designs will benefit Universal Aid for Children, inc. This multi-national “vernissage” will be serving Champange and hors d’oeuvres to all guests. At Villa Verona, 9 chemin della Chapelle Saint Antoine, 16:00-20:00.

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.

Performance of traditional Judeo, Spanish and Greek songs with the group Poussières d'Exil. Music performed by Evelyne Dubosq (vocals), Benoît Gsell (guitar, violin, bendir, vocals), Antoine Bourgeau playing traditional instruments, the daf, udu, tabla and darbouka, and Dimitri Alexakis (vocals, saz, bouzouki, oud) at 20:30 at the Eglise St-Nicolas. Free entry. Tel: 04 92 08 54 81.

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.

Jazz and chançons françaises with Groupe Nabis, two guitarists and a singer, performing live from 21:00 to midnight in the Espace Rose de Mai off the main square. Entry €5 (under 12s free). Tel: 04 93 32 76 61.

A week of jazz, with 80 musicians, 9 bands and 9 concerts taking placeat 6 venues. Musicians include the Baby Sommer quartet, Olivier Slama quartet, Yeal Angel, Cie So What. Venues include La Gaude jazz club, La Seguinière. Full programme on the website, see "more info".

Jazz with the Tullia Quintet playing live from 20:30 at the restaurant/jazz venue at 2416 Route de St-Laurent. Tel: 04 93 24 81 56.

Performance at 20:30 in the Eglise St-Michel. Tickets €10 (€5 for children).

Canadian singer, Roch Voisine, performs in support of his latest album, "Americana". 20:30. From €40. La Palestre, 730 Avenue Georges Pompidou, Le Cannet. Tel: 08 25 56 48 88.

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.

A pre-holiday favorite, this fair for food lovers features over 80 exhibitors selling regional food products and exotic specialities, including wine, honey, cured meats, candies and more. Chefs will be on hand for demonstrations, and cooking competitions will keep you on the edge of your seat. €5. Centre Expo Congrès, Bd des Ecureuils, Mandelieu. Friday-Sunday 10:00-19:00, Monday 10:00-17:00. Tel: 04 92 97 80 89.

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 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.

22 santons makers will be present at the fair to sell their Christmas characters in the Strada Médiathèque, 14:00-18:00.

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.

Exhibition of works of art by Kristina Solomoukha at Le Dojo, 22 bis boulevard Stalingrad.

A night of conemporary ballet with dancers of the La Scala Milan Ballet Accademy, with choreography by Davide Bombana at 20:30 at the Théâtre National de Nice. Book online, see "more info".

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.

Trade fair for the French tourism industry to present the best and the bargains to visitors to the show. Open 10:00-18:00 at the Nice Acropolis convention centre. Entry €3.50 (free for under 15s).

Two-day show specifically for people aged 50+ on all things to do with ageing gracefully: finances, health, understanding new technology, employment, sport and liesure. Entry €3.50 and open 10:00-18:00 at the Nica Acropolis, Palais des Congrès.

An expo with examples and information (in French) of fossils and minerals found in rocks and stones, at the Parc Phoenix exhibition hall open 09:30-18:00. Entry €2. Tel: 04 92 29 77 00.

The 5th Salon International du Tourisme open to the public, and introducing ideas of locations for holidays and getaways around the world. Open 10:00-18:00 at the Nice Acropolis exhibition hall, parking at Jean Bouin and the bus station. Entry €3 (under 16s free).

The music of Alexandre Borodine, Igor Stavinsky performed by the Nice Philharmonic Orchestra in a night of classical music starting at 19:00 at the Auditorium Kosma du Conservatoire at the Nice CCR. Tickets €18.

Pianist Nina Weinfield and flautist Isabelle Prince perform music by Ravel, Schubert and Prokoviev at 20:30 at the Centre Culturel de la Providence. Tel: 04 93 80 34 12.

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.

The Cirque du Soleil has adapted its long-running show for new arenas and will present its acrobatics at the Palais Nikaia at 20:00 (additional shows at 16:00 on Saturday and Sunday). Tickets are €44, €55, €66 and €77 with reductions for students and under 12s.

Michel Moglia will play his 'fire organ' which produces sounds which remind listeners of whale song, Tibetan dungchen, African flutes and aircraft engines. In Place Jacques Cotta at 18:30.

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.

Music, song and speach with Jose Montoya (drums) Jean Hughes (guitar), Laurent Six (bass) and Charly Laz singer and keyboardist, at 20:30 at the Salle Polyvalente in the centre of town. Entry €10.

A dozen santons makers will sell their characters and accessories for the Christmas manger in the old oil and flour mill in the quartier des Moulins, 12:00-18:00. Closed on Mondays

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.

The 1969-2009 retrospective retraces Sophia Antipolis' evolution, focusing on the inaugurations, industrial and cultural events and success stories which have left an indelible mark on the technology park. Les Thèses de Sophia Antipolis, an exhibition which includes a dedicated website, presents several hundred doctorate themes recently carried out within the science park research teams. At the Fondation Sophia Antipolis in Place Sophie Laffitte.

18th annual Fete de la Science with discussions and debates (in French), exhibitions, demontrations and more at venues in Sophia, Valbonne and Biot. Most events in French.

An opportunity for the Accueil des Villes Françaises to present the association and its different activities to the wider world, and to welcome newcomers. There will be activities for all including, from 15:30, games for children. All the activities of the AVF will be presented from 16:00. A demonstration of Tai Chi will take place at 17:00 and an aperitif drink of the new Beaujolais Nouveau will start at 18:00. In Place Sophie Laffitte, Rue Albert Einstein in the Quartier les Lucioles, 15:30-21:00.

Free concert with Thierry Rush singing the songs of Jonnhy Hallyday at 21:00 in the Salle des Fêtes.

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.

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

The Soirée Beaujolais - an annual celebration of the launch of the year's Beaujolais nouveau wine, which always takes place on the thrid Thursday in November. At the Salle des fêtes from 20:00, Tel: 04 93 24 10 18.

The mayor of Tourrettes sur Loup hosts a monthly open day where the town hall is open to visitors with certain administrative questions from 10:00-12:00. At the Town Hall, Place Maximin Escalier.

Exhibition of photographs by Patrick Sabre of natural sights pushed to abstraction. Open Tuesday to Thursday 14:00-18:00 abd weekends 11:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00 at the Salle St Esprit. Free entry. Tel: 04 93 42 04 56.

The annual science festival with exhibitions, demonstrations, conferences and more (in French, mostly) at the Médiathèque, route des Dolines.

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.

Duo Manu and Jerome rock the house. 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).

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.

Paintings on show at the Chapelle St-Elme in the heart of the Citadelle, open 08:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:30. Free entry.

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.

Sixties and seventies music at Moods, place du Casino at 19:00.

The annual sponsored marathon takes place over nine days with teams covering as many circuits of the track along the Nouvelle Digue Monaco. The start is at 14:00 on the 14th.