What's On: Thursday 19 November 2009

At the restarant La Era in Puente Don Manuel, (entrance via the petrol station) every Thursday at midday. Contact Harvey Blair. Tel: 696 391 224 or email alcaucinrblspainsouth@gmail.com.

At Venta La Porrita Plaza Santa Ana 1 Alqueria, Alhaurin de la Torre, on the first and third Thursday of each month at midday. Contact Jeff or Denise Shaw. Tel: 952 595 412 or email alhaurindelatorrerblspainsouth@gmail.com.

Bingo night every Thursday at JJ's Bar, off Calle Gerald Brennan. From 20:00-21:00.

Salarebos Internet Cafe Bar at 09:00 every Thursday. Terry Durham teaches art classes for adults. Contact Gary or Tina Steele. Tel: 952 498 027 or email gsts1961@hotmail.com.

In the marina, Dársena de Levante, s/n. Featuring a 'chill-out' zone, restaurants and bars and music from the DJ's as well as a pool and special events. Contact the Ópera Beach Club. Tel: 952 964 889.

Newly opened, the visitor center gives information on the town's history and medieval fortresses of the region. It is part of the Qannit Fortress, one of the reclaimed medieval sites. It's three floors cover the history from the middle ages, the prehistoric origins and the Roman town of Flavia Sabora built there and weapons used throughout the conflicts. Contact the Town Hall Plaza de la Paz 1. Tel: 952 183 001 or email canetelareal@sopde.es.

Club del Sol Urb. Sitio de Calahonda Monday to Friday 09:45-13:00. The camps are on-going and have two levels, beginner or intermediate and are for children aged 4 and over. Cost €88 per child, per week or €20 per day. Contact the club. Tel: 952 939 595 or email info@tenniscostadelsol.com.

Line dancing class every week at the Fitness Studio Calahonda from 15:00-16:00.

Classic rock from 'The Mighty Pimps' live on stage at O'Donohuges Irish Pub in the port area from 23:45. Free entry and music to kick-start your weekend! Contact Chas Burnett. Tel: 654 507 921 or email info@chasburnett.com.

At the Galeria Lucia C/Maestra Angeles Aspiazú daily (except Sunday) from 13:00-16:00 and 19:00-21:00. Two artist members of the Andalusian International Artists Group, Margit Bjorklund and Roger Cummiskey exhibit a selection of their works. Free entry. Contact Roger Cummiskey. Tel: 952 592 652 or 666 782 642.

Boys from 6 to 10 and a half years meet at Ark Christian Fellowship every Thursday at 17:30. Contact Akela Carol Wright Tel: 952 568 552.

Weekly meeting at Regina's Bar & Restaurant Fuengirola Port from 11:00-14:00. The Royal British Legion supports the welfare of all veterans as well as active duty troops in the British armed forces. Membership is open to all. For information, contact Mrs E. Duckworth. Tel: 952 468 106.

This youth club meets every Thursday at Ark Christian Fellowship, Las Rampas at 19:00. For further information contact Rocky Kumar. Tel: 680 870 270.

Exhibition and study centre of Picasso and his life. Open Monday to Saturday 10:00-20:00 and Sunday from 10:00-14:00. Plaza de la Merced 15, Malaga.

Bullfighting museum showing the traditional ways and costumes of the event. For more information tel: 952 226 292, open from 10:00-13:00 & 17:00-20:00. Plaza de Toros la Malagueta Paseo de Reding.

Houses, sculptures and paintings exhibition in the convent museum. Tel: 696 140 851 for more information.

An exhibition of works by the sculptor, architect, painter, designer, dancer and university professor, Sophie Taeuber-Arp. At the Picasso Museum, Calle San Agustín. Open from 10:00-20:00 Sundays and Tuesday to Thursday, and from 10:00-21:00 Fridays and Saturdays. Closed Mondays and holidays. Tel: 902 443 377.

At the University of Malaga daily over this week. This festival features horror, science fiction and fantasy films for all over the world, with varies categories and judges from the film and culture areas. Tickets €2 per session available from the Teatro Cine Alameda. Contact Teatro Cine Alameda. Tel: 952 213 412.

Rock blues band playing every Thursday at the ZZ Pub in Calle Tejón y Rodríguez 6. Starts late! Tel: 952 441 595.

'Jinette', Carretera La Cala Golf from 20:00. Join the champagne opening night or visit daily from 13:00-22:00. Members of the Andalusian International Artists Group from the UK, Peru, Denmark, Spain and Ireland will display a variety of images. Richard Wood, Elaine Carlton, Ian Hunter: UK; Roger Cummiskey, Philip Magee, Ireland; Ursula Williams, Peru; Juan Cruz, Spain; Karen Singh, Denmark. Contact Roger. Tel: 952 592 652 or 666 782 642.

This cricket club meets at St Anthony's School at 19:00 every Thursday and they play in the Gibraltar Cricket League. New members welcome. Contact Alec Waby. Tel: 671 082 397.

The Mijas Arts Centre Edif. Algarrobo Plaza Virgen de la Pena offers Spanish classes every Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 18:00-19:00. Cost €6 members and €8 non-members. Contact Patrick. Tel: Tel: 952 932 616.

Sculpture classes at the Mijas Arts Centre every Thursday from 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00 with Wendy. Costs €8 members €10 non-members per 3 hours. Contact Wendy. Tel: 952 932 616.

Thursday at the Vista del Mar restaurant is steak night with an eat as much as you can menu for €25 with live music from Gary Young (special discounted price from 15 January to 19 March 2009: €19.95) At the Vista Del Mar Restaurant, Urbanization Miraflores (Beach Side). To reserve Tel: 952 934 840.

At Dalli's Italian Restaurant in front of Dior at 21:00. These evenings are on the first Thursday of every month and are about meeting new people for a night out and a chance to form new friendships. A fun get together enjoying some food and a chat! Contact Dawn Walsh. Tel: 667 385 869 or email rendezvousnights@hotmail.com.

Learn to dance modern jive (Ceroc) with the resident dance crew who will teach you a new routine in the first hour. No need to book and no partner necessary! The dancing starts at 20:30 and admission is €10. At the Aztec Country Club. Tel: 635 717 211.

Tuesday to Friday 16:00-19:00, Saturday 11:00-19:00 or Sunday 11:00-14:30. Painting sessions for parents & children under 5. At the paint and fun ceramic cafe, San Pedro. €5 per child. Contact Carol. Tel: 952 783 884.

Every Thursday from 11:30–12:30 at Nutri-Cleanse, Diana Park (between San Pedro and Estepona. A fun and informative way to lose weight and hopefully learn to make informed choices about your daily diet. Participants put 25 euros each into a pot. They are weighed, measured and given a handout and talk on various subjects. The person losing the greatest percentage of body weight wins 50% of the pot, 2nd 'loser' wins 30% and 3rd is 20% of the final pot. Contact Julie. Tel: 667 881 910.

This museum, in the Casa de Cultura C/Encina 62, displays scenes of earlier life in the town and showcases traditional arts and crafts from the area. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00-14:00 and 15:00-18:00 from October to May and until 21:00 June to September. Contact the Town Hall. Tel: 952 487 097.

El Ancla 'Muse' Evenings offer fine food and cabaret entertainment on a nightly basis in season. Booking is essential for these ticket-only evenings. Contact Martin. Tel: 952 531 674 or email el-ancla@costaserv.com.

Every Thursday at 10:00-11:00 at El Ancla Penoncillo. Cost €4 per session. Contact Martin. Tel: 952 531 674 or email el-ancla@costaserv.com for more information.

Every Thursday at 11:00-12:00 at El Ancla Penoncillo. Cost €4 per session. Contact Martin. Tel: 952 531 674 or email el-ancla@costaserv.com for more information.