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Tell Tuscany about YOUR event! Tuscany What's On: today (Click here for local markets taking place in Tuscany today) Arezzo Province AR: What's On Art & Exhibitions Christmas in the World From: Saturday 10 December 2011 To: Thursday 1 November 2012 8th edition of the exhibition displaying never-before seen nativity scenes from private collections At: Cappella dei Pellegrini, ground floor of Basilica di... Florence City FI: What's On Antiques & Bric-à-Brac Marradi Mercatino Serale Every Thu Antiques market every Thursday evening of July and August in the Centro Storico. Art & Exhibitions Shoah Every day Permanent exhibition so as not to forget. This exhibit displays works about Auschwitz, Terezin, Bergen-Belsen, Mauthausen and Dachau concentration camps. Open... Human Rights Every day Opened on 10th December 2005, a permanent exhibition about Human Rights. Open from Monday to Friday 09.00 – 21.00; Saturday 09.00 – 14.00. For futher... Nelson Mandela - The Man Every day A permanent exhibition about Nelson Mandela - the man and his achievements. Open from Monday to Friday 09.00 – 21.00; Saturday 09.00 – 14.00. For... Life on Fire Every day A permanent exhibition at the Mandela Forum about how HIV/AIDS is affecting the lives of young adolescents in South Africa. Open from Monday to Friday 09.00... Leonardo Da Vinci's Machines Every day Permanent exhibition in the Galleria Michelangiolo, 21 Via Cavour, Florence, 50123, (FI). Tickets cost €6 full and €5 reduced or €3 for groups... Business & Networking Firenze Toastmasters Every Thu A fun evening of public speaking! Gain confidence and competence at speaking in front of an audience, in a positive and friendly environment. Part of the Global... Children's Events Volleyball for kids Every Tue, Thu The “Mario Mattioli” volleyball school for children from 5 to 12. From 16:00 to 18:00. For more information Tel: 348 5240644 - Paolo Bravi (Course... Boxing Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri Courses from 17:30 to 20:00 with instructor Alessandro Boncinelli. Amateur courses from 20:00 to 21:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays with instructor Leonard Bundu.... Capoeira Kids Every Mon, Thu At Bodyworks Gym, 35 Via Passavanti, 50133, Florence (FI). From 17:00 to 18:00. For further information and membership call Laura Gilbert on 055 587 399. Capoeria Every Tue, Thu Children's practise at San Niccolò gym, 6 Via di San Miniato, 50124, Florence (FI). From 17:00 to 18:00. For further information contact the group Maestro... Butterfly House Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Open afternoons from 15:30 - 21:00 Tuesday to Friday and weekends from 10:00 - 21:00. Entrance costs Adults : €8, children and OAPs: €5 and under 3s... Dance & Ballet Performance Maggio Musicale Fiorentino From: Wednesday 25 April 2012 To: Thursday 21 June 2012 Annual music and dance festival in Florence. Concerts, ballet, opera, encounters with the artists, performances for children and more. Performances take place in... Dancing: Latin & Salsa Zumba Fitness (Toning + Aerobics to the rhythm of Latin Music) Every Thu At Bodyworks Gym, 35 Via Passavanti, 50133, Florence (FI). From 18:00 to 19:00. For further information and membership call Laura Gilbert on 055 587 399. Events & Festivals Las Palmas From: Saturday 12 May 2012 To: Monday 10 September 2012 During the summer nights the central square of Piazza Ghiberti turns into a gathering place, offering low-cost aperitifs, restaurants and cultural events every... Florence Queer Festival From: Tuesday 22 November 2011 To: Monday 3 December 2012 9th edition of the annual festival. See website for full programme and contact details. Food Events & Sagra Wine Tasting Every day Daily wine-tasting sessions from 10:30 - 13:00 and 15:30 to 19:00 at the organic winery La Spinosa, 15 via Le Masse, 50021, Barberino Val D'Elsa (FI). For... Music: Classical & Opera Classical Music Concert Every day Daily concert at the Chiesa Santa Maria de'Ricci on Via del Corso in central Florence. Every day at 21:15 and Saturdays at 18:00. Tickets €11. For more... Maggio Musicale Fiorentino From: Wednesday 25 April 2012 To: Thursday 21 June 2012 Annual music and dance festival in Florence. Concerts, ballet, opera, encounters with the artists, performances for children and more. Performances take place in... Music: Jazz, Blues & Soul Live Jazz Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Underground jazz cellar bar with live music every night from Tuesday through Saturday. At 3 Via Nuova de' Caccini, (just off Borgo Pinti) Florence. Open 21:00... Pub & Café Entertainment Karaoke Every Thu, Sat Karaoke Night at Michael Collins Pub, Piazza della Signoria 30r Florence. From 22:30 - 02:00. Tel: 055 295232 Social & Community Events Al-Anon Every Thu Al-Anon offers strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers. It is estimated that each alcoholic affects the lives of at least four other... AA Alcoholics Anonymous Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Meetings in English on Tuesdays from 13:30 until 14:30, Wednesdays from 19:00 until 20:00, Thursdays from 13:30 until 14:30, Fridays from 19:00 until 20:00 and... Daily Said Mass Every Thu Spoken service at 9:30 at St Marks Anglican Church in central Florence. At 16/18 Via Maggio, 50125 Florence (FI). Tel: 055 294 764 Fax: 055 294 764 email:... Weekly Cultural Programme Every day Every Wednesday at 18.00 from September to June there is a lecture, concert or other event in the Sala Ferragamo in the Harold Acton Library followed by an... Sports & Sailing Climbing Wall Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Wall managed by the C.A.I. New members always welcome. Open 16:00 to 22:00. Courses available. Pricing accordingly. At Nelson Mandela Forum, Viale Pasquale... Tennis courses Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat Individual lessons, group lessons and court rental. Minimum age is 10 years old. Open Monday and Wednesday 16:00 to 18:00, Tuesday and Thursday 18:00 to 22:00... Tai Chi Chuan Every Tue, Thu Individual and group lessons throughout the day with instructor Patricia Muller. At Ki do Jo Gym, viale corsica 3/r - via gordigiani int. 20/m, 50123, Florence... Taoist Yoga Every Tue, Thu Individual and group lessons throughout the day with instructor Patricia Muller. At Ki do Jo Gym, viale corsica 3/r - via gordigiani int. 20/m, 50123, Florence... Argentinian Tango Every Tue, Thu Individual and group lessons throughout the day with instructor Patricia Muller. At Ki do Jo Gym, viale corsica 3/r - via gordigiani int. 20/m, 50123, Florence... Postural Every Mon, Tue, Thu At Bodyworks Gym, 35 Via Passavanti, 50133, Florence (FI). From 17:00 to 18:00 on Monday and 11:00 to 12:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For further information... Jazz Dance Every Mon, Thu At Bodyworks Gym, 35 Via Passavanti, 50133, Florence (FI). From 20:30 to 21:30 on Monday and 20:00 to 21:00 on Thursday. For further information and membership... Cardio Sculpt (Toning + 20 mins Aerobics) Every Tue, Thu, Fri At Bodyworks Gym, 35 Via Passavanti, 50133, Florence (FI). From 09:00 to 10:00 Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 13:30 to 14:30 Tuesday and Thursday and 18:00 to... Pilates Every Tue, Thu At Bodyworks Gym, 35 Via Passavanti, 50133, Florence (FI). From 18:00 to 19:00. For further information and membership call Laura Gilbert on 055 587 399. Capoeira Every Tue, Thu At Bodyworks Gym, 35 Via Passavanti, 50133, Florence (FI). From 20:00 to 22:00. For further information and membership call Laura Gilbert on 055 587 399. Stretch Every Thu At Bodyworks Gym, 35 Via Passavanti, 50133, Florence (FI). From 17:00 to 18:00. For further information and membership call Laura Gilbert on 055 587 399. Capoeria Every Tue, Thu Evening practise at Squash, 16 via Empoli, 50124, Florence (FI). From 21:00 to 23:00. For further information contact the group Maestro Boca Nua on 055 2342424 /... Capoeria Every Thu Evening practise at Squash gym , 16 via Empoli, 50124, Florence (FI). From 21:00 to 23:00. For further information contact the group Maestro Boca Nua on 055... Talks & Workshops Art Tea-Time Every Wed, Thu A new project offering you the possibility to become acquainted with contemporary art and artists. Once a month, at tea-time, in the Centro Pecci for... Craftsmen of the Oltrarno Every Mon, Thu Discover the old workshops, artisans and craft art in the Oltrarno neighbourhood. The Chamber of Commerce and the Florence Tourist Office, in conjunction with... Walks & Visits Best of Tuscany Tour From: Tuesday 28 July 2009 To: Thursday 28 June 2012 Lunch with wine tasting and the most attractive sights in Tuscany in only 1 day and at a reasonable price. Starting and ending in Florence, taking in Siena, San... Florence Province FI: What's On Art & Exhibitions Montelupo Archaeology Museum Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Permanent exhibition at 33 Via S. Lucia, Montelupo Fiorentino (FI). Open 10:00 to 18:00. Tickets cost € 3.50 full and € 2.50 reduced. For booking... Leonardo Da Vinci Museum Every day Exhibits original drawings and examples of the machines designed by Da Vinci. Open from 09:30 daily. Closing time varies with seasons. See website for details.... Children's Events Tree Experience Every day Tree adventure courses for children and adults as well as soft-air courses. Bus Leaves from Piazza Edison. See website for opening times, prices and how to get... Walks & Visits Birth Place of Leondardo Da Vinci Every day Tours of the house where Leondardo Da Vinci was born. Open daily from 09:30 to 19:00 (March-Oct) and from 09:30 to 18:00 (Nov to Feb). At Località Anchiano,... Grosseto Province GR: What's On Art & Exhibitions Archeological and Maremma Art Museum Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Permanent exhibition at Museo Archeologico e d'Arte della Maremma, 3 Piazza Baccarini, Grosseto (GR). Opening times: May to October from Tuesday to Friday 14:00... Grosseto Sacred Art Museum Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Permanent exhibition at Museo Archeologico e d'Arte della Maremma, 3 Via Fratelli Cairoli, 58100, Grosseto, (GR). From 1st November to 30 April open Tuesday to... Children's Events The Tarot Garden Every day Park with colourful statues depicting the characters on Tarot Cards. Open 1st April to 15th October from 14:30 to 19:30. Entrance costs: € 10:50 full and... Livorno Province LI: What's On Art & Exhibitions Natural History Museum Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Permanent exhibition at 234 Via Roma, 57012, Livorno (LI). Opening times: Wednesday and Friday from 09:00 to 13:00; Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 09:00 to... Fattori Museum Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00-13:00 and 16:00-19:00. Tickets cost €4 full and €2.50 reduced. Guided visits can be booked at an extra cost... Pub & Café Entertainment Aperitivo and live music Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat In the heart of the Venice quarter of Livorno, in La Bodeguida Bar, 20 Piazza dei Domenicani, Livorno, 57123 (LI). Aperitivo with live music from 18:00 to 24:00.... Lucca Province LU: What's On Art & Exhibitions Bruno Cordati Every day Permanent exhibition of the work of artist Bruno Cordati at the Casa Cordati, Via di Mezzo 17, Barga. Lu.C.C.A. Lucca Center of Contemporary Art Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat A selection of permanent and visiting contemporary art exhibitions Opening hours from Tues to Sunday:10:00 - 19:00. At: 36 Via della Fratta, 55100, Lucca (LU).... Children's Events Tree Adventure Trail Every day Treetop high wire assault course, for kids and adults. At: Località Prà di Lago (zona sportiva), San Romano in Garfagnana, (LU). Open daily from 09:30... Music: Classical & Opera Puccini e la sua Lucca Every day Every evening at 19:00 musicians, singers and programmes that change every night but always focus on the vast repertoire of the most famous and genial Lucchese... Social & Community Events Group Meditation and Instruction Every Thu Group meditation and instruction in Tibetan meditation and awareness practices. Open to the public. All day meditation intensives once a month as well as... Massa-Carrara Province MS: What's On Children's Events Adventure Park Every day Various adventure courses including mountain biking, wire rope walking and bungee trampoline. At: Via Cucco, Fosdinovo, 54035, (MS). Prices: €20 adult... Pisa Province PI: What's On Art & Exhibitions Otello Cirri Art Centre From: Friday 18 December 2009 To: Tuesday 18 December 2012 Visiting art exhibits at 6 Via della Stazione Vecchia, Pontedera, (PI) Open Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 19:00 and Sunday from 16:00 to 19:00.... Sea and Land Cetacea Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Exhibition hall dedicated to the evolution of dolphins and whales and their four-legged ancestors. At 79 Via Roma, Calci, (PI). Open from Mon-Fri from 09:00 to... Natural History Museum Every day Permanent exhibition on display at the Natural History Museum, 79 Via Roma, Calci, (PI). Open from Mon-Fri from 09:00 to 14:00, Sat from 09:00 to 18:00 and Sun... Children's Events Junior Leopolda Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Fun for kids in Leopolda station centre. Laboratories, games, fun activities, books and comics lbrary. For 1-4 year olds from 10:00 to 13:00 and older kids 4-12... Piccolo Mondo Every day Free entry and parking at the children's fun park in Via Sant'Agostino, 50, 56121 Pisa (PI). Payment for rides. Open Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 to 16:00 from... Cyclandia Every day Cycling track for children up to 12 years old to gain and practise their cycling proficiency. 4 km track located in 20,000 sqm of pine wood. At Piazza dei Fiori,... Events & Festivals Nessiah From: Sunday 27 November 2011 To: Wednesday 19 December 2012 15th annual Jewish culture festival takes place in Pisa. Concerts, theatre, readings and more. See website for full program and contact details. Music: DJ & Clubbing Wednesday Night Sessions Every day Selection of live music bands. Start 22:00. Entrance is free. At: Il Circolo Arci Exwide, 13 Via Franceschi, Pisa (PI). See website for full contact details. Music: Rock, Pop & Country Live Music @ Caracol Every Sun, Thu, Fri, Sat Guest bands and live music every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at Circolo Caracol, Via Battichiodi 8/10, Pisa (PI). 22:00 start. Prices from free... Pistoia Province PT: What's On Art & Exhibitions Jorio Vivarelli Foundation Every Thu Visit the former house of Pistoiese artist and sculptor Jorio Vivarelli. Guided tour from 16:00 to 17:00. Booking is requested by calling tel: 0573 477 42. At: ... Children's Events Pinocchio Park Every day Park with statues and fountains of all the Pinocchio characters, a puppet show with all the familiar characters and gardens to visit. At Via di San Gennaro,... Adventure Park From: Tuesday 1 May 2012 To: Friday 7 September 2012 Trekking, paragliding, mountain-biking, horse riding, orienteering, fishing as well as an aerial course built through the trees. Open on daily from 10:00 -... Prato Province PO: What's On Art & Exhibitions Contemporary Art Centre Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Year-round selection of exhibits at the Centro per l'Atre Contemporanea Luigi Pecci. Full details of current exhibits on website. Entrance is €5 full,... Textile Museum Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Permanent exhibition at the Prato Textile Museum representing a centre of promotion of the textile production of the Prato district, which comprises 8000... Museum of the Catherdral Works of Art Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Display of the works of art housed in the city's cathedral over the decades. Open Monday to Saturday 09:30-12:30 and 15:00-18:30; Sunday and Bank Holidays... Natural Science Museum Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Open 09:30-12:30 and 15:00-19:00 between November and May. 09:30-12:30 and 16:00-19:00 from June to October. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Entrance costs €3... Siena Province SI: What's On Children's Events The Sword in the Stone Every day Visit the Gothic Abbey of San Galgano and see the sword in the stone. At: San Galgano, 53012, Chiusdino, (SI). Entrance is free. Open from 09:00 until sunset. Botanical Garden Every day Open from 08:00 t0 17:30 Monday to Friday and from 08:00 to 12:00 on Saturdays. Closed Sundays and holidays. Entrance is free. At the Università degli Studi... Children's Art Museum Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Interactive, didactic museum experience for children. Located in the ground floor of the Santa Maria della Scala Museum Complex, Piazza del Duomo, 2, Siena (SI).... Urban Trekking Every day Kid's discovery walk in the city centre of Siena prepared by the Siena council. Follow the link, print out the map and information and go. Walks & Visits Botanical Garden Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Open from 08:00 t0 17:30 Monday to Friday and from 08:00 to 12:00 on Saturdays. Closed Sundays and holidays. Entrance is free. At the Università degli Studi... Urban Trekking Every day Kid's discovery walk in the city centre of Siena prepared by the Siena council. Follow the link, print out the map and information and go. Alleys and gardens in the shadow of the Tower Every day Self printable walking tour prepared by Siena Council. Follow the link and print off map and information. Amongst Nature and Art Every day Self printable walking tour prepared by Siena Council. 7 km in length. Follow the link and print off map and information. Looking at breathtaking views Every day Self printable walking tour prepared by Siena Council. 10 km in length. Follow the link and print off map and information. Arezzo Province AR (website) Le cose raccontano Every day Antiques market takes place every 2nd Sunday of the month from 08:00 to 20:00 in Piazza Baldaccio. For further information tel: 338 4767 380 or 0575 749 279. Florence City FI (website) Sant'Ambrogio Market Every day A typical Tuscan market. Sant'Ambrogio general food market in the Piazza Ghiberti every day from 07:30-14:00. Mercato delle Piante Every day Plants on sale in the Loggiati di Via Pellicceria open daily from 10:00-19:00. San Lorenzo Market Every day San Lorenzo Market in the Piazza S. Lorenzo is open everyday during business hours. Mercato delle Pulci Every day Mercato delle Pulci is a flea market in the Piazza dei Ciompi open every day during business hours and all day on the last Sunday of the month. Mercato del Porcellino Every day Mercato del Porcellino is a porcelain market of Tuscan products in the Logge Mercato nuovo open daily from 09:00-19:30. Mercato Di Piazza Dei Ciompi Every day Market held in the Piazza Dei Ciompi and is open every week during business hours. Closed in July. Livorno Province LI (website) Fish Market Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Covered fish market in the centre of the city. Wide range of fresh seafood from the daily catch available. Tel: 0586 820 204. Lucca Province LU (website) Daily market Every day From 08:00 to 12:30 in the area of Porta S. Maria in the town centre of Lucca (LU). Covered market Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Daily week-day market in Piazza del Carmine, Lucca (LU). Open from 08:00 to 13:00. Food produce and household items on sale. Pisa Province PI (website) Street Market Every day Local produce on sale weekly in Lari, Pisa (PI). Starts at 08:00 until 13:00. Pistoia Province PT (website) Montecatini Terme Market Every Thu Street market in town centre with over 100 stalls selling everything from clothes to household goods to fruit, veg and other foodstuffs. All morning until 13:00. Siena Province SI (website) Poggibonsi Market Every day Weekly street market in Via Redipuglia and side streets; Via Montemaggio, Via della Libertà e Piazza XVIII Luglio. Tuesday mornings from 08:00 til 13:00. Parking at the Valdelsa, Zona Borgaccio Shopping Centre. |
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