What's On: Saturday 28 November 2009

At the Cudeca shop at C/Fuengirola 1 from 10:00-14:00. Homemade goodies, tómbola, selected items for sale, a visit from Santa, accompanied by Christmas music, complimentary mince pies and mulled wine to get you in the holiday spirit! Contact Laura. Tel: 692 256 375 or email pr@cudeca.org.

This fiesta celebrates the completion of the wine harvest. Contact the Town Hall Plaza de la Constitución 3 . Tel: 952 183 504 or email info@atajate.net.

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.

At the Coin Dog Training Centre Casa Luisa Cortijo Benitez from 11:15. A fun dog show and demonstrations of Flyball and The National Codes Bronze Certificate, plus food and drink at very reasonable prices and various stalls. (Stall cost €5). Limited amount of dogs who can enter the show so call/email to book. 5 classes - Obedience/Agility, Musical Sit, Best Sausage Catcher, Fastest Recall and Fun Race - you enter all 5 classes for €10. 1st-3rd placings in each class and BIS. Spectators are more than welcome for a fun day out. Contact Sabrina. Tel: 637 444 098 or email sabrinawrench@hotmail.com.

This exhibition takes place at the Palacio de Congressos from 11:00-19:00 for the third year running and is aimed at the over 50's. For more information contact Roger Cummiskey. Tel: 952 592 652 or Percy Roland. Tel: 646 533 112.

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.

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.

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.

La Cala Golf Resort will be hosting the XVI Cudeca Cup. This annual tournament, which been taking place at la Cala for the past fifteen years, is to raise funds for Cudeca to help them continue offering their “Special Kind of Caring” to patients suffering from advanced cancer. After the tournament, there will be a variety of different activities for both golfers and non golfers, followed by a delicious buffet lunch and prize-giving ceremony. The entry fee for non members is €55 per player (incl. green fee, shared buggy, buffet lunch) and for members, €30 (incl. buffet lunch). Starting times will be confirmed on the 27th November from 14:00hrs. For more information, please contact the La Cala Resort Golf Reservations department. Tel: 952 669 033.

Weekend sports for children aged 4-14 from 10:30-13:00. Wide variety of sports available including tennis, football and hockey. At Aloha Gardens. Tel: 952 814 086.

Every Friday and Saturday, Opera at Da Bruno Restaurant in Edificio Skol, on the Paseo Maritimo from 21:00. Various opera singers dressed as waiters and waitresses join the official serving team to add the best of opera to the best of Italian food. Sleme Opera Star is responsible for bringing this highly successful Madrid show to Marbella. For reservations and more information Tel: 952 903 312.

At the Hotel Villa Padierna Raquet Club Ctra. de Cadiz Km 166 every Saturday from 19:00-21:30. Open to all levels of players and a partner will be found for you if required. €6 per person. Contact the Hotel. Tel: 952 889 150.

'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.

Charito will be holding her 2nd “Swop you Stuff” party at the Hotel Tamisa Golf from 17:00-19:00. The aim of the event is to raise funds for Cudeca who provide care to those suffering from advanced cancer. Bring along your clothes in good condition and swap them for something else. You can also just purchase an item without swapping. Entrance fee is €10 per person. There is also a special Buffet dinner available for €20. Go along for a fun afternoon out and support your local Hospice. Contact Charo van Hulst. Tel: 666 337 978 or email: Hulstcharo@hotmail.com.

Cabaret night featuring a la carte dining and entertainment. A different live act takes the stage every week and the dance floor is open for everyone to have great time. From 19:30, cabaret show starts at 21:30. Reservations required. Vista del Mar, Urbanization Miraflores, Ctra de Cadiz, Km 199, 29649 Mijas Costa (beach side of the main Miraflores complex). Tel: 952 934 840. e-mail: reservations@playamiraflores.com

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.

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.

This flamenco festival takes place at the Peña Flamenca San Roque Plaza Alta 9 at 22:00. Aided by the local Town Hall, Unicaja, and Cajamar the shows take place each Saturday with leading flamenco artists. Tonight singers Paqui Rosales and Antonio de Tolox, and guitar player El Niño Javi are to perform. Free admission. Contact the Town Hall. Tel: 952 487 097.

Big Screen entertainment every Saturday night at El Ancla Penoncillo from 21:00. Free entry. Contact Martin. Tel: 952 531 674 or email el-ancla@costaserv.com for more information.