What's On: Friday 13 November 2009

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.

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

For the 34th year songwriters from all over Italy will compete for the Tenco Prize.

Concertino del Venerdì: concert by Maria Patis and other artists accompanied by piano every Friday at 16:00 in the Circolo Artistico, Piazza Nota 1. Free entry.

Disco music and dancing every Friday in Victory Morgana Bay, Corso Trento e Trieste 16, at 23:00. Tel: 0184 591 620.

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.