Date Book: What’s on
This month’s essential events
[ 16-19 July ]
Catch British golf’s finest moment
Thwack! The British Open Golf 2009 returns to the Ailsa Course at the Turnberry Resort in Scotland this month. Head up there to see who’ll win the Claret Jug at this, the oldest of the four major championships. www.opengolf.com
[ 2 July ]
Soar with The Eagles in Dublin
The US mega-rock band bring their Long Road out of Eden tour to Ireland’s RDS Arena. Look out for later dates in Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester and Hamburg. www.eaglesband.com
[ 3 July ]
See Johnny Depp’s Dillinger
Michael Mann (Heat, Collateral) directs Johnny Depp and Christian Bale in Public Enemies, the latest cinematic version of 1930s gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson and Pretty Boy Floyd. Catch ’em this weekend. www.publicenemies.net
[ 23-24 July ]
Dance in Wadi Rum
The breathtaking valley south of Amman also serves as the venue for Jordan’s leading trance festival, Distant Heat. Catch Dutch DJ Armin Van Buuren’s set on the opening night. www.distantheat.com
[ 25-26 July ]
Drink in Spanish culture in Manche
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Tapas Fantasticas returns to Albert Square, Manchester. The Spanish food and drink fair, hosted by Wines From Rioja, the marketing company that showcases the region’s produce, brings great wine and tapas tastings, live music and kids’ events into the city’s centre for two days of Iberian frivolity. Olé. www.winesfromrioja.co.uk/tapasfantasticas
[ 26 July onwards ]
Nose around Buckingham Palace
Every summer, Buckingham Palace is opened to the public while the Queen goes to Scotland. To mark the 60th anniversary of the foundation of the modern Commonwealth, a special exhibition displays the gowns the Queen wore during her official visits with the gifts presented to her at the time. www.royalcollection.org.uk
[ 29 July – 2 August ]
Get your Chopper out in Amsterdam
We are, of course, referring to the low-rider bicycles which are finding a growing following in Europe. FBI Choppernation brings chopper enthusiasts to the Dutch capital for cruises, parties and general bike appreciation. www.choppernewsnetwork.com
Booking ahead
[ 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug ]
Catch fleas in Tel Aviv
Each Thursday until the end of August, local municipalities are holding a special night time festival in the Jaffa flea market, from 8pm. It features street theatre, antique booths and musical performances.
[ 22-24 Aug ]
Go to ‘Le Show’ in Almaty
Though the annual fur and leather trade show might not to be everyone’s tastes, the Kazak pelt trade has a long and venerable history. All the latest trends will be on displayed at this trade event, held in the Atakent Exhibition Center. www.leshow.ru
[ 26-30 Aug ]
Get behind the wheel in Moscow
The Moscow International Motor Show is held at the Crocus Expo centre in the Russian capital. Covering everything from supercars through to parts and components, it’s a must for Moscovite petrol heads. www.mims.ru
[ 4-6 Sept ]
Drink up in Brussels
It’s the 11th Belgian Beer Weekend. Get your tankard filled to the brim in Brussels’s Grand Place.www.weekenddelabiere.be
[ 15-25 Oct ]
Read in Manchester
The Manchester Literature Festival comes around again. Last year featured over 120 writers from as far afield as North Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the United States. www.manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk
