What's On: Wednesday 11 November 2009

Stalls selling modern objects, antiques and crafts on the second and third Wednesday of every month in Controviale Caviglia (Stazione Brignole) from 08:00-19:00. Tel: 339 295 1856.

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.

3 Act ballet based on Miguel de Cervantes work. At the Teatro Carlo Felice.

Annual competition held at the Fiera di Genoa dedicated to travel reporting. Open to all and divided into 3 sections, travel film, written article and photography.

ABCD is a exhibition dedicated to the teaching of all ages. There will be an opportunity to look at new technologies, services and methodologies. Held at the Fiera di Genoa.

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

A combination of celebrating San Martino and the chestnut season in Zoalgli. There will be gastronomic stands set up throughout the centre offering various chestnut based specialities amongst other delicacies. A variety of entertainment will be laid on throughout the day.

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

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

Villa Nobel opens it's doors to welcome visitors to the home of Alfred Nobel, creator of the Nobel Prize. With it's original furniture and decoration, a visit to the villa is a step back into the 19th century. €3.50 (free for children under 12), €10 for families with children, €3 for seniors over 60. Monday to Friday, 08:30-13:00. Tel: 0184 507 380. e-mail: Villa.Nobel@provincia.imperia.it

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

Exposition of both modern and classic furniture, mattresses and a wide selection of goods to personalise home and office space. From 15:00-20:00 at Spezia Expo. Tel: 0187 728 296.

The festival of San Martino is celebrated in traditional style in Ortonovo with stalls selling various products and produce including local delicacies. There will be a religious procession and an opportunity to sample the new local oils of the area.

Festival held in Sarzana to celebrate the feast day of San Martino. Starts at 08:00 and goes on until 20:00 in the evening. There will be a procession, food and stalls selling crafts and produce.

Varese Ligure celebrates the festival of San Martino with a mass and traditional procession through the streets. There will also be market stalls selling traditional items and produce. Speciality of the festival are the stalls selling dried mushrooms.