What's On: Thursday 19 November 2009

Permanent display of artistic gold jewellery by master craaftsman Stefano Belfiore, creator of the Colosseo ring, which is the official symbol of the city of Rome. At the Cantinone, Via Parodi, Colle di Tora. Free entry.

Antiques market held on the 4th Sunday of the month in Piazza Verdi in the Parioli district.

La pittura di un Impero depicts the Roman Empire from the 1st century BC to 5th Century AD. Paintings are loaned from a wide variety of international museums including the Louvre and the British Museum. At the Scuderie del Quirinale.

Twenty of Caravaggio's masterpieces displayed along with 10 of Francis Bacon's. Open Tuesday - Sunday from 09:00-19:00. At the Galleria Borghese.

The patron saints of Europe are the basis of this exhibition Il Potere e la Grazia at the Palazzo Venezia, Via del Plebiscito 118. From Tuesday- Sunday from 09:30-19:30.

For the first time in Rome a major exhibition dedicated to Alexander Calder is being held at the Palazzo Esposizioni. The exhibition will include a selection of mobiles, sculptures and bronze figures.

To celebrate the 400 year celebration of Galileo a major exhibition at the Palazzo Esposizioni charts the history of the exploration of the universe.

Photographs, letters, accessories, jewellery and other personal objects reflecting the life of Grace Kelly, the Princess of Monaco. There will also be a selection of film clips shown. At the Palazzo Ruspoli, Via Del Corso 418.

2 sessions a week on Monday and Thursday morning at 10:50 offering you the chance to swim with your child with an instructor present. For babies upwards. You will need photocopies of codice fiscale, a doctors certificate and €135 for a 4 month course. At Olympic Stadium Swimming Pool, Foro Italico.

Informal group meets every Thursday for a baby singing session. For further information e-mail mumsandtots@expatsinrome.com.

Movement class held every Thursday from 17:00-18:00 for children from 3 to 6 years old. Designed to stimulate children to become aware of inner and outer space, their own rhythms, senses and feelings. The activity is child-centred and takes into consideration the psychophysical development level of children and their particular needs. The class will encourage their imagination, interaction through play, improvisation and creative games. Monthly cost is 50 euros. At Associazione Alchemia, Piazza Ottavilla 10 in Monteverde. Email babymoves@gmail.com or call 380 791 1803.

Movement classes for babies of up to 1 year old. Based on the theory that facilitating movement during this period can greatly enhance the child's physical, emotional and intellectual abilities. During these classes, parents will observe their children’s movement to understand their primary movement patterns and find out how they can help their babies to grow with a sense of well being, gaining strength and flexibility. Call for availability 380 791 1803. On Thursdays from 10:30-12:00.

Interactive exhibition at the Explora Children's Museum exploring the areas of renewable energy.

Three act ballet by Michail Kurilko and Vasili Tikhomirov, choreographed by Nicolay Androsov, Lev Lashchilin and Vasili Tikhomirov. At the Teatro dell'Opera.

The Papal Basilicas of Rome host the 8th International Festival of Sacred Music and Art with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra taking the part of the Orchestra in Residence.

A wide range of music, dance and cultural events make up the Autumn long Romaeuropa Festival which is held in a variety of venues throughout Rome including the Auditorium and Teatro Olimpico.

The Auditorium sees the return of the Rome Jazz festival. Coinciding with the 90 year anniversary of the recording of the first jazz disc in Italy this Autumn's festival sees a wide range of international and up and coming stars appearing.

Experience Puccini's Tosca with a new slant. It has been condensed into an hour and a half and added to with different ideas and modern technology. Every Thursday and Saturday at 20:00. At the Piccolo Lirico Teatro Flaiano, Via S. Stefano del Cacco 15. Tel: 06 679 6496 or 338 642 5492 or email piccololirico@libero.it.

International jazz festival held at the Auditorium throughout November. Jamie Cullum will be amongst the international names due to appear.

Glenn Hughes performs at the Stazione Birra. Starts at 22:30 and tickets cost €23.00

American rock band Living Colour play the Circolo degli Artisti. Starts at 21:00 and tickets cost €17.25.

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at St Paul within the walls, Via Napoli 58. For details Tel: 06 3203094.

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The AICR host a Thanksgiving Holiday Lunch with AWAR and Ambassador Diaz. The traditional Thanksgiving Day Menu will be served including Cream of Mushroom Soup, Turkey with stuffing, Brussels sprouts, Sweet Potatoes and Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin pie or Pecan Pie with half a bottle of wine, water and coffee per person. Starts at 12:00 until 15:00 and costs €52 per person to AICR and AWAR members. At the Il Palazzetto (International Wine Academy of Rome).

Contemporary Jazz dance workshop held at St Stephen's Cultural Centre Foundation. Course runs every Thursday over a 6 week period. Classes taken by Roberta Garrison and start at 18:45 until 20:15. At the The Auditorium, Via Aventina 7. Email: ssccf@ststephens-rome.com and Tel: 06 575 0605.

Award winning play and film by Patrick Marber comes to the stage in Rome for the first time. Directed by Douglas Dean and with Emma lo Bianco, Amy Briggs, Al Mariotti and Jonathan Silvestri. Starts at 21:00. Tel: 06 687 1639 / 06 687 1578 or email eternallines@yahoo.com. Tickets can also be bought on-line via the theatre's website.