What's On: Thursday 5 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.

50 pieces of ceramic work by Guerrino Tramonti exhibited at the Palazzo Venezia, Via Del Plebiscito. From Tuesday – Sunday from 08:30 - 19:00.

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.

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.

Wagner's opera il Tannhauser at the Teatro Opera House. Fridays performance starts at 18:00, Saturday at 17:00, Tuesday at 19:00, Wednesday at 19:00, Thursday at 19:00 and Friday at 19:00.

Texan singer, songwriter and guitarist Shawn Pittman appears for 2 nights at Big Mama's in Trastevere. At Vicolo San Francesco a Ripa 18. Tel: 06 581 2551.

Prog rockers Porcupine Tree play Atlantico Live, Via dell'Oceano Atlantico 271/d.

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

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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.