What's On Today: Thursday 26 November 2009

The permanent collection includes 130 paintings by Narcís Puget Viñas and Narcís Puget Riquer. At Museu Puget, Carrer de Sant Ciriac 18, Dalt Vila. Times: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-13:30, Tuesday-Friday 17:00-20:00. Mondays and holidays closed.

Thursdays is the new night of choice for Paco Fernandez. The renowned Spanish Guitarist will bring his unique blend of Flamenco Chill and Hip Hop to the gardens of Villa Mercedes. At Villa Mercedes, Passeig de la Mar. Tel: 971 348 543.

Every Thursday. Including the performance of DJs such as Paul van Dyk, Ferry Corsten, Eddie Halliwell, Sasha, Eric Prydz, Sander van Doorn, Annie Mac, Dave Spoon, Hernan Cattaneo, John Dahlback, Sebastien Leger and Yousef. At Amnesia Ibiza, Carretera Ibiza a San Antonio Km 5. Tel: 971 198 041.

Set in a beautiful landscape, the private cultural foundation Jakober was created in 1993 by the British artist couple Ben Jakober and Yannick Vu. The main houses the Karlweis Wing, where the largest collection in the world of paintings, sculptures and drawings by Domenico Gnoli are on show. There are also works by Fabrizio Plessi, Alan Rath, Miralda, Meret Oppenheim, Takis and Ben Jakober, Yannick Vu. The exhibition "Nins" offers not only interesting aspects of the art of the portrait painting from the 16th to the 19th century, it also shows the world of the children from the different periods. The Sokrates hall aims to become a space for reflection featuring tribal masks in dialogue with contemporary works by Dolores Vita and M.Barceló amongst others. At Sa Bassa Blanca Museum, Finca Sa Bassa Blanca, Es Mal Pas, Alcudia. Times: Closed on Sundays, Mondays and public holidays. Tuesdays are open days with no entry fee for Nins and the Sculpture Park. From Wednesday to Saturday guided tours by appointment only. Cost: €9 one exhibition, €12 two exhibitions and €15 whole day voucher. Children up to 10 free. Tel: 971 549 880.

At Ca’n Nyeco, Carrer de St Vicenç 6. Times: Monday, Tuesday, Friday-Sunday 10:00-14:00 and 15:30-18:30. Wednesday and Thursday closed. Cost: €3,50 adults and €3,00 kids.

Live music every night with South African singer Lisa Theunissen. At Teatre Pereira, calle Conde Roselló 3. Cost: Free. Tel: 971 304 432.

Located on the southside of the Tramontana Mountains only 30 minutes from Palma, the CCA Andratx art centre is dedicated to the creation and exhibition of contemporary art. To the general public it offers a unique cultural experience, whereas the studio program is open to national and international artists. This museum organises 3–4 international exhibitions per year, showing challenging artistic projects and experiments in a wide range of media. Location: CCA Andratx, calle Estanyera 2. Times: Tuesday to Friday from 10:30 to 19:00. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10.30 to 16:00. Monday closed. Tel: 971 137 770.

This wonderfully varied exhibition features works created in Mallorca and abroad by 26 artists of the gallery. Oil paintings, pastels, acrilics, collages, sculpture and photography are represented. On the 20th, there will be an "Art Night Dinner" in the company of the artists after the vernissage. At Sa Taronja, Andalucía 23. Time: Wednesday to Friday from 17:00 to 21:00, Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 to 14:00 or by appointment. Cost: Free. Tel: 971 235 268.

Exhibition featuring drawings by Ana Journade. At Ajuntament d'Andratx, Avenida de la Cúria. Tel: 971 628 000.

At Associació Cultural Sa Taronja, calle Andalucia 23. Time: Mondays from 17:30 to 18:30 (children). Tuesdays from 19:00 to 20:30 and Thursdays from 20:00 to 21:30 (adults). Tel: 971 235 268.

Learn to dance cha-cha-chá, foxtrot, tango, waltz, pasodoble and much more with Gaspar. At Sa Taronja, Andalucía 23. Time: 20:30 beginners, 21:30 intermediate. Cost: Free. Tel: 971 235 268.

At Auditorium Sa Màniga, Carrer de son galta 4, Cala Millor. Cost: Free of charge. Tel: 971 587 373.

If you are interested in learning Spanish and you are registered as a Calvia resident, Calvia are offering free Spanish classes commencing in September 2009 and January 2010. Contact Angela Guerrero at Calvia Town Hall, Foreign Residents Department, tel: 971 139 119 or email aguerrero@calvia.com .

Through this relaxing trip across the firmament, you will discover the main stars and constellations, the Milky Way and its nebulas and you will learn how to find the pole star. At the Mallorca Planetarium, Camí de l'Observatori, 07144 Costitx. Time: 20:00. Tel: 971 513 344.

Weekly auction. Sale of various household goods, antiques, collectables and bric a brac. At Central Auctioneers Salesroom, Edificio Marivera 5. Time: 18:00. Contact: Adam Goodfellow 971 131 243 or email: goodfellow@another.com

Location: Pickles Dance Studio, Avenida Notario Alemany 1. 20:00-21:00. Cost €8 per person. See website for full details.

Location: Pickles Dance Studio, Avenida Notario Alemany 1. 10:30-11:30. Cost €10 per person. See website for full details.

Something quite different. A maze that will test and amaze you. Be prepared to meet monsters of the night! Entertainment for kids, clowns, magicians and witches. Afternoon and night shows Times: 16:00 & 20:30. Great for families. Groups and private parties catered for. Location: Calle Anecs s/n, Playa de Muro, Mallorca. Contact: 971 893 190.

Fish market at Es Moll de Pescadors. Open Monday to Saturday from 06:00.

Location: Ses Voltes, Parc de la Mar s/n. Palma de Mallorca. Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00-20:30. Sunday and public holidays 10:00-13:45. Contact: 971 728 739.

Permanent exhibtion. Prehistory, archeology, medieval and contemporary art. Location: Calle Portella, 5. Palma de Mallorca.

Art centre. Location: Calle Uniò, 3. Palma de Mallorca. Times: Monday - Friday 11:00-13:30 then 17:30-20:30. Saturdays 11:00-13:30.

Permanent exhibition of paintings. Location: Calle Ciutat de Quètaro, 3. Palma de Mallorca. Times: Monday - Friday 09:30-13:00 then 15:00-18:00. Saturday 10:30-13:00.

Permanent exhibition, Fondo de pintura de la Galería. Location: Calle Tous i Maroto, 1. Palma de Mallorca. Times: 10:30-13:30 then 16:30-20:30. .

Built at the beginning of the 20th century by the great Catalan architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, the four-story building's sculpted facade is the best example of modernism on the island. Today the home of the CaixaForum Palma, the building's interiors have been restored to house a contemporary art library, changing exhibitions and a collection of works by local painter Anglada Camarasa. Location: Caixaforum Palma, Plaça Weyler 3. Time: Monday to Saturday 10:00-21:00, Sundays & holidays 10:00-14:00. Cost: Free. Tel. 971 178 500.

Within the historical centre of Palma de Mallorca, you will discover the Palau March Museum, right beside the Cathedral and Almudaina Palace. The Museum exhibits exceptional contemporary collections, containing sculptures by Rodin, Chillida and Henry Moore among others, an 18th Century NeapolitanNativity Scene, one of the latest wall murals by Josep Maria Sert. As well as Salvador Dali's remarkable Collection of lithographs: Alchemy and Eternity. Bibliophilyand Art: Bartolomé March Foundation's treasures and books from the 12th & 16th centuries. The Palace has also a room showcasing a unique Majorcan Cartography collection. All this is integrated within the exceptional design of March Palace, built in 1945. A walk along Carrer Palau Reial provides a fascinating insight into Palma, past and present. Location: Carrer Palau Reial, 18. Palma de Mallorca. Contact: 971 711 122. Times: Monday-Friday (November-March) 10:00-17:00. Monday -Friday (April-October) 10:00-18:30. Saturdays 10:00-14:00. Closed on Sundays and the following holidays: 1st& 6th January, 5th& 6th April, 1stOctober, 6th 8th25th 26th December.

Exhibition featuring works by 12 artists from different generations and backgrounds, which together offer a living discourse on our society. All of them belong to La Caixa Foundation Contemporanean Art Collection and advocate greater awareness of the complex social situation in which we live. At Caixaforum Palma, Plaça Weyler 3. Time: Monday to Saturday 10:00-21:00, Sundays & holidays 10:00-14:00. Cost: Free. Tel. 971 178 500.

Exhibition on the collaboration of Salvador Dalí in the world of magazines and the print media, which is varied and extensive. Dalí did not restrict himself to writing articles, but also created covers and advertisements and illustrated his own writings. At Caixaforum Palma, Plaça Weyler 3. Time: Monday to Saturday 10:00-21:00, Sundays & holidays 10:00-14:00. Cost: Free. Tel. 971 178 500.

A new vision of Es Baluard's permanent collection. It features 65 works by 40 different artists including Marina Abramovic, Helena Almeida, Anglada Camarasa, Miquel Barceló, Boltanski, Joan Ramon Bonet, Pepe Cañabate, Anthony Caro, Toni Catany and Sorolla. At Es Baluard, Museu d'Art Modern i Contemporani de Palma, Plaça Porta Santa Catalina 10. Times: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 21:00; Fridays & Saturdays of July and August until 00:00. Cost: €6, €4 temporary exhibition. Reduced €4,50 and €3. Tel: 971 908 200.

An interesting proposal led by Rosario Fernández, gallery-owner, arising from artists' need to participate in different ground-breaking cultural events. The exhibition showcases works which represent a subtle, not very explicit eroticism that explores sensuality through art and its different disciplines. At Galeria Berlin, Plaça Santa Magdalena 4a. Cost: Free entrance. Tel: 971 715 239.

The gallery La Caja Blanca presents "Kissing Totems", a video installation by Almagul Menlibayeva (1969, Kazakhstan), one of the most distinctive voices from a new generation of artists emerging from Central Asia. At La Caja Blanca, c/ Verí 9. Times: Monday-Friday 11:00-13:30 and 17:00-20:00, Saturdays 11:00-13:30. Cost: Free entrance. Tel: 971 722 364.

In the darkness of El Aljub (the cistern), Vasconcelos has designed a mechanical, ironical garden whose flowers do not gather light, rather they give it off and are wholly unfamiliar with the expiration of life inherent in nature. At Es Baluard, Museu d'Art Modern i Contemporani de Palma, Plaça Porta Santa Catalina 10. Times: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 21:00; Fridays & Saturdays of July and August until 00:00. Cost: €6, €4 temporary exhibition. Reduced €4,50 and €3. Tel: 971 908 200.

Works by Jorge Mayet, Susy Gómez, Jaume Simó Sabater i Garau, Joana Vasconcelos, Yuko Murata, Peter Zimmermann, Carles Congost and Montserrat Soto. At Galeria Horrach Moya, Catalunya 4. Times: Monday-Saturday 10:00-13:30 and 17:00-20:30. Tel: 971 731 240.

Portraits in spray on glass by Amadeo Orellana. At Piel de Gallina, Brossa 7. Times: Monday-Saturday 10:30-20:30. Cost: Free entrance. Tel: 971 079 309.

Exhibition featuring the awarded works and other selected photographies taken by photojournalists in the Balearic Islands. At Casal Solleric, Passeig del Born, 27. Times: Monday to Saturday 10:00-14:00 and 17:00-21:00. Sundays and holidays 10:00-13:30. Cost: Free. Tel: 971 722 092.

Conducted by Salvador Brotons, this concert will feature Carmen Yepes as guest piano soloist. The repertoire includes works by Samper, Schumann, Barber and Gershwin. At the Palma Auditòrium, Paseo Marítimo 18. Time: 20:30. Cost: €26 (stalls), €16 (amphitheatre) and €6 (students). Tel: 971 734 735.

Nacho "Gran Reserva" Velasco & friends present Electrotecnomastoideo: electronic, deep, techno, house drenched in Spanish wine. At Garito Café, Dársena Can Barbara. Time: 23:00. Cost: Free entrance. Tel: 971 736 912.

Live music seven nights a week. A mixed bag of jazz, blues and flamenco performers. Location: Cafè Barcelona, 5 carrer Dels Apuntadors, Palma, Mallorca. Time: Most live performances start at 22:30. Cost: cover charge of €4. Contact: 971 713 557.

Afterwards, there will be a concert as usual. At Jazz Voyeur Club, calle Apuntadores 5, La Lonja. Time: 19:30-21:30. Tel: 971 905 292.

Live music every Thursday. Blues, soul and funk. At Shamrock Fun Place, Paseo Marítimo 3. Time: from 00:00. Cost: Free.Tel: 971 73 59 62.

Live music every day since 1994. At Bluesville, Ma des Moro 3. Time: from 20:00. Tel: 692 684 287.

At Blue Jazz Club, Hotel Saratoga, Paseo Mallorca 6, Palma. Time: 22:00-24:00. Tel: 971 727 240.

Live music every night in a bohemian atmosphere. Flamenco, jazz and bossa nova. At Sa Posada de Bellver, Bellver 7, El Terreno. Time: from 21:30. Cost: Supplement of €2. Tel: 971 730 739.

Morning Yoga classes with Wendy, a yoga teacher with more than 30 years experience. Organised by the Mallorca Ladies Club. At Studio 24, Pelaires 24. Time: 9:30. Tel: 664 012 710.

Chair meeting. Location: San Magin Church, Calle Vicari Marimon, 2, Palma. Time:19:30. 24 hour helpline Telephone: 616 088 883.

Sa Botiga de Buffon's Cafe Theater brings you a different show every night after enjoying a meal. Theater, poetry, music, magic and more. Dinner from 20:30 then shows start at 22:30. No admittance once the show has started. Location: Calle Valldargent 29, Palma, Mallorca. Contact: 660 419 673 or email sabotigadebuffons@buffons.net.

A clown show by Juan Carlos Muñoz. You will laugh without even hearing one word. At Sa Botiga des Buffons, Calle Valldargent 29, Palma. Time: 22:30. Tel: 660 419 673.

Live and acoustic every Thursday with Dicky Birdfield, singing favourites from the Beatles, Oasis, Robbie, Stones and more. Location: Kariba Lounge, Calle Oratorio 9, Portals Nous. Contact: 971 676 453.

Meditations every Tuesday and Thursday. Time: 20:00. Location: Bodhana Events Centre in Puerto Portals. Please book in advance by phone, e-mail or direct at Bodhana Wellness Centre Puerto Portals, Bodhana Festival Park or Bodhana Illetas beach club. Calle Benito Feijoo 2, local 10 & 12, Puerto Portals, Calvia. Contact: 971 676469 or 639 935776. Email: info@bodhana.com.

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Run by a qualified and experienced kindergarten teacher. Curricular games and activities including dance, music, cooking and art. Contact: Ria 971 642 221 or 646 883 844.

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Welcome to the royal court of King Sancho, and to this splendid day of festivities. The noble king has invited six fearless knights from nearby kingdoms to compete in the battle games along with his own brave champion. The servants of the royal household have been most excited preparing a hearty three course banquet for your delight served in the medieval fashion of this year of our lord 1311. Location: Carretera de Sóller, Km. 10 07193 Palmanyola, Mallorca. Cost: Adults €45, Children €22.50 (20% discount for residents). Contact: 900 200 500. info@medievalshow.com

Originally built as a fortress, the Bastio de Sa Font was renovated as a museum in the mid 1990's. Collections include Iron Age skulls, Roman coins and jewellery. Location: Plaça de sa Font s/n de Ciutadella. Times: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-14:00. Tel: 971 380 297.

Located in Ciutadella Port, Jazzbah is a live music and club, playing funky jazz beats, house and rare grooves. Located in Plaça de Sant Joan 3. From 20:00 until late, with free entry.

Fort Malborough was built by the British in the late 18th century and was named after Sir John Churchill, the Duke of Malborough. Now open as a museum, this fascinating seven-sided building was subject to many attacks but amazingly was never destroyed. Guided tours last for approximately 1 hour. Location: Cala Sant Esteve. Times: June-October: Tuesday-Saturday 9:30-20:30; Sundays&Mondays 9:30-15:00. April, May, November and December: Tuesday-Sunday 9:30-15:00. January, February and March closed. Tel: 971 360 462.

This Archaeology museum is located in an old Franciscan monastery, a late 17th century Baroque building. The heritage preserved by this centre is an invitation to take a journey through the history of the island of Menorca by means of the materials discovered. The collections are distributed over three floors. At Museum of Menorca, Avenida Doctor Guardia. Times: From 1st April to 31st October: Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-14:00/18:00-20:30, Sundays 10:00-14:00. From 1st November to 30th March: Tuesday to Friday 9:30-14:00, Saturdays & Sundays 10:00-14:00. Cost: €2,40 and €1,20 (reduced); free on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings. Tel: 971 350 955.

Live music bar on Mahon harbour-front, famous for it's cocktails and trendy clientele. Very unique setting with a relaxed atmosphere. Live jazz and blues is played on most Thursday nights, with a disco upstairs. Location: Moll de Ponent, 42, Mahaon, Menorca. Contact: 971 368 520.

Every night. Menorca's only casino is situated on the harbour front of Mahon. Gaming tables include blackjack, poker (caribbean stud) and roulette. A restaurant is on site for those wishing to dine, plus there is a bar area with comfy sofas. Passport identification is required, there is a €3 entrance fee for first time visitors. Location: Moll de Llevant, 287, Mahon, Menorca. Contact: 971 364 962