What's On: Sunday 1 November 2009

On the second Sunday of every month, an antique market is held in Chiavari town centre from 08:00 -20:00. Tel: 0185 323 230.

Art objects will be exposed and sold on the second Sunday of every month in Piazza Mazzini from 08:00-20:00. Tel: 0185 323 230.

An antique market is held in Piazza Matteotti and Piazza San Lorenzo on the first Sunday of every month from 08:00-19:00. Tel: 010 588 8735.

From the Byzantine to the Renaissance features 41 pictures and sculpures from that period. At the Museo di Sant'Agostino.

An exploration of the significance of animals in Japanese culture reflected in art, poetry and literature. Closed on Mondays. At the Museo d'Arte Orientale E. Chiossone.

An exhibition dedicated to the moments of fundamental significance in the history of Liguria. Closed Mondays. At the Museo di Archeologia Ligure.

Il Mondo di Quentin Blake is an exhibition featuring the works of the British illustrated who was responsible for the illustrations for amongst others, the Roald Dahl books. At the Museo Luzzati. Closed Mondays.

Lazzaro Tavarone (1556 - 1641). "La vera regola di ben dissegnare" is exhibited at the Palazzo Rosso. Closed on Mondays. Email: museopalazzorosso@comune.genova.it

Il Festival della Scienza is an international event including conferences, events for schools, demonstrations, experiments and exhibition stands. Email: info@festivalscienza.it

The Fiera di Genova hosts this trade show for the second year dedicated to antique, out-of-print and rare books. There will be opportunities to exchange books with collectors and book enthusiasts. Products will range from antique books to comics and cinema materials.

The Orchestra Oratorium Ensemble perform their Musica dall`altro mondo concert at the L'Oratorio di San Filippo , Via Lomellini. The music includes Gershwin, Bernstein and Piazzolla. starts at 16:45. Tel: 010 246 5426 or email: genova@oratoriosanfilippo.org.

Holy Communion Service held in English on Sundays at 10:30, every month except August, in the Anglican Church of the Holy Ghost, Piazza Marsala 3. Tel: 010 889 2 68

Sampdoria play Bari at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium.

A guided walking tour to the largest European historical centre starts from the GenovaInforma kiosk at 10:00. E-mail: genovainforma@solidarietaelavoro.it.

Every Sunday, a visit to the whole Galata Museo del Mare (Calata de Mari 1, Darsena - Via Gramsci) is organised at 15:00. Bookings are accepted from 14:30 onwards. Tel: 010 234 5666.

Visita accompagnata al museo: every Sunday, it is possible to book a guided visit to the Castello d'Albertis Museo delle Culture del Mondo. Tickets cost €8,50 and €10. Tel: 010 272 3820.

Walk through nature. Participants will meet at the Albergo Paretin in Cabanne at 9:30. Tel: 018 588 046.

Yearlong display of religious imagery. Daily from 08:00-18:00. At the Oratorio di Santa Caterina, 12 via Alfieri, Cervo (IM). e-mail: comunecervo@cervo.com

Items for collectors, second-hand objects and curiosities in the town centre on the first Sunday of every month, from 08:00-18:00. Tel: 338 322 8503.

Exhibition of Mario Falchi at the Picture Gallery, Via Gen. Ardoino 33. Free entrance. Open from 16:00-19:00. Email: info@falchipittore.com.

On the first Sunday of every month, craftsmen will meet in Corso Regina Margherita and exhibit their works.

Crafts, second-hand items and antiques will be exposed and sold in Corso Ponzoni on the last Sunday of every month, from 08:00-18:00. Tel: 0183 363 13.

The Argentinian Tango comes to San Remo in the form of a 3 day festival. There will be the opportunity to have lessons and learn new techniques from high quality teachers. In the evenings there will be galas laid on with an orchestra and the opportunity to dance. in addition there will be performances given by the dance hosts. The festival will take place in various locations around San Remo.

Every Sunday morning the San Remo Orchestra perform a concert at the Palazzo Borea d’Olmo, Corso G. Matteotti 147 starting at 11:30.

The San Remo Orchestra perform their regular Sunday day time slot at 11:30 at the Palazzo Borea d’Olmo. They will be appearing with the Polifonico Cantores Bormani choir.

The Sanremo Yacht Club hosts this regatta for Snipe, Dinghy 12', 470 and 420 classes. For program, see event website. Tel: 184 503 760.

The San Remo Yacht Club hosts this sailing regatta for classes 420, 470 and Snipe. Tel: 0184 503 760. See event website for course information, times and sign-up.

Market held on the first Sunday of every month except August in Piazza Cavour (passeggiata a mare in July) from 08:00-20:00 (08:00-24:00 in July). Tel: 0187 727 631.

Professor Bad Trip is the theme of this exhibition by artist Gianluca Lerici. At the CAMeC in La Spezia.

Exhibition featuring examples of the furniture of Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris, also known as Le Corbusier. At the CAMeC.

The Giorgio Cozzani collection exhibited at CAMeC in La Spezia. Closed on Mondays.

Crafts and hobbies market held over 2 days in the historical centre of Albissola Marina. On Saturday the stalls will be open from 10:00-24:00 and on Sunday it starts at 10:00 until 20:00.

Market held in the historical centre on the second Sunday of every month, from 08:00-20:00. Tel: 0182 941 128.

Craft and antiques market organised on the second Sunday of every month (except July and August) in Piazza del Popolo, Via Boagna and Via Montegrappa, from 08:00-19:00. Tel: 019 992 522.

For the fifteenth year Celle will host it's annual fair with painters, sculptors and craftsmen starting the day with demonstrations of their work at 08:00. There will be a food market with specialities including local honey, oil and basil products. From 15:00 there will be parades, entertainment and refreshments including local wine and roast chestnuts. Email: celle_promotur@libero.it or Tel: 019 991 774.

An antique and hobby market is organised on the first Sunday of every month in the historical centre and Rione Borgo from 08:00-24:00. Tel: 019 680 288.

Ballroom dancing every Sunday afternoon until 16:00-19:00 at Via Piave 8. The Arci card, necessary to participate, can be acquired before entering. Tel: 340 097 9090.