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.

History of Liguria Exhibition

From: Sunday 21 June 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009

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

The World of Quentin Blake

From: Friday 3 July 2009 To: Sunday 10 January 2010

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.

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Lazzaro Tavarone (1556 - 1641) - La vera regola di ben dissegnare

From: Friday 18 September 2009 To: Sunday 8 November 2009

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

Walks & Visits

Girocitta a Piedi

Every day

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

IM Cervo: What's On

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Art & Exhibitions

Exhibition of Sacred Images

From: Tuesday 26 May 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009

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

IM Diano Marina: What's On

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Art & Exhibitions

Exhibition - Mario Falchi

From: Saturday 26 September 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009

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

IM San Remo: What's On

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Art & Exhibitions

Discover the 19th Century

Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

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

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Music: Classical & Opera

Friday's Little Concert

Every Fri

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.

Social & Community Events

Let's Dance... Friday

Every Fri

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

SP La Spezia: What's On

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Art & Exhibitions

Professor Bad Trip

From: Saturday 26 September 2009 To: Sunday 24 January 2010

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

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Local Liguria markets taking place on Friday 6 November 2009

GE Genoa (website)

General Market

Every Fri

General market in Via Isonzo from 07:30-13:00. Tel: 010 557 3861.

General Market

Every Fri

General market in Piazzale Parenzo from 07:30-13:00. Tel: 010 557 3861.

General Market

Every Fri

Weekly market held in Oregina from 07:30-13:00. Tel: 010 557 3861.

General Market

Every Fri

Piazza Tre Ponti hosts a general market from 07:30-13:00 in Piazza Tre Ponti. Tel: 010 557 3861.

General Market

Every Fri

Market in Cornigliano from 07:30-13:00. Tel: 010 557 3861.

General Market

Every Fri

General market held on Fridays in Pontedecimo from 07:30-13:00. Tel: 010 557 3861.

GE Rossiglione (website)

Market Fair

Every day

Stalls will exhibit and sell food and general goods in the lower area of Rossiglione.

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IM Imperia (website)

Food and General Market

Every Fri

Food and general market held on Fridays in Rione di Piani from 08:00-13:00. Tel: 0183 701 335.

IM S. Lorenzo Al Mare (website)

General Market

Every Fri

Piazzale Mauna hosts a general market every Friday from 06:30-13:30. Tel: 0183 930 109.

IM San Remo (website)

San Remo Food & Fish Market

Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Vast indoor food market on daily except Sunday. Local, seasonal produce on sale: vegetables, fruit, fresh fish, breads, meat and poultry produce and cheeses. Open year round at the Piazza Eroi Sanremesi on Monday to Friday from 06:00-13:30 and Saturday 06:00-13:00 and 16:00-19:30.

IM Ventimiglia (website)

Food and General Market

Every Fri

Market held in Lungo Roya, Passeggiata Oberdan, Cavallotti and Via Milite Ignoto from 06:00-17:00. Tel: 0184 2801.

SP Borghetto di Vara (website)

General Market

Every Fri

A general market is held in the Capoluogo every Thursday from 08:30-13:00. Tel: 0187 894 121.

SP Lerici (website)

Food and General Market

Every Fri

Weekly market held in San Terenzo. Tel: 0187 967 120.