Date book
What’s happening where you’re going to be
[ 18-22 September ]
GET FASHIONABLE IN LONDON
London Fashion Week is usually an industry insiders’ affair. However, this year the catwalks relocate to London’s Somerset House, and the invite-only shows will be accompanied by a contemporary clothing exhibition open to the general public. www.londonfashionweek.co.uk
[ 11 September ]
WATCH FISH TANK
Having won the Jury Prize at Cannes earlier this year, this hard-hitting Brit flick, set in the poorer end of Essex, finally gets its release. Fish Tank pairs up-and-coming star Michael Fassbender with newfound talent Katie Jarvis.
[ 11 September ]
CELEBRATE ETHIOPIAN NEW YEAR
The Ethiopian New Year – or Enkutatash – falls at the beginning of September so break out your party hats and make sure you wish everyone a happy 2002, as their calendar runs seven years behind the internationally accepted one.
[ 12 September ]
PROMENADE IN SALFORD
To coincide with the Last Night of the Proms in London, the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra – and crooner Chris de Burgh – entertain the crowds in Buile Hill Park, Salford. www.visitsalford.info/proms
[ 15-16 September ]
ENERGISE IN BAKU
Want a handle on Eurasian energy markets? Then get to the Gas Infrastructure World Caspian 2009 conference, taking place at the Hyatt Regency in Baku. www.terrapinn.com/2009/gascaspian
[ 15-18 September ]
TASTE MOSCOW
For those wanting to break into the Russian food market, World Food Moscow, held at the city’s Expocentre, is a must. The show brings 1,326 exhibitors together for gastronomic business pow-wow. www.worldfood-moscow.com
[ 18-22 September ]
SQUINT IN AMSTERDAM
The Dutch photography gallery, Foam, launches its abstract exhibition this weekend, which focuses on ‘the complex but intriguing relationship between realism and abstraction in contemporary photography.’ Bring your specs. www.foam.nl
BOOKING AHEAD
[ 4 Oct ]
RUN BELGIUM
The Brussels marathon limbers up this month. Runners start at Cinquantenaire Park and finish (hopefully) at the city’s Grand Place.
[ 4-7 Oct ]
ROCK OUT IN RIYADH
We are, of course, referring to Saudi Stone 2009, the 12th International Stone and Stone Technology Show, where you can learn more about how oil has fuelled the demand for Saudi stone and masonry. www.recexpo.com
[ 7-8 Oct ]
GO GREEN IN TEL AVIV
The city celebrates its ecological heritage with this family event in Yarkon Park. Look out for the floating parade on the Yarkon River. www.tlv100.co.il
[ 31 Oct ]
SPOOK YOURSELF IN DUBLIN
The Irish do Halloween in style. Dress up and join the Dublin parade. It usually starts off at dusk around Princes Lane.
[ 23 November ]
COMMEMORATE LEBANESE INDEPENDENCE
Beirutis celebrate their sovereignty today, and revel in their country’s lively cultural variety. Why don’t you fly over and join in the party?
[ 29 Dec - 1 Jan 2010 ]
WELCOME IN 2010 IN EDINBURGH
See in the New Year at the biggest fireworks display and the best street party in Britain. The event is ticketed, so register on the site for regular updates. www.edinburghshogmanay.org
Photography: © Corbis / Photolibrary / Rex Features
