What's on in Monaco, 11th to 17th March

Unofficial guide to events in Monaco.

Why not start this weekend with a fruity cocktail from Zest to put you in the mood for some serious dancing at the International Salsa Festival? Six nations rugby continues to be shown in Monaco's sports bars and cafes, with France in the lead having won all 3 of their games so far. Don't forget St Patrick's Day on the 17th, when lots of us will be toasting the Emerald Isle, which held a special place in Princess Grace's heart. Music lovers are about to embark on the biggest event on Monaco's annual classical calendar as the Printemps des Arts (Spring Arts Festival) starts on Monday with a concert in Beaulieu Casino. If you can't wait until then there's an unexpected free treat in store on Saturday, when the Opera de Monte Carlo opens its doors to the public once again to watch rehearsals for the future production of Verdi's Falstaff. Don't miss the stupendous Bryn Terfel singing the leading role.

Click through the event links below for more details.

Ending this week

At Jardins des Boulingrins:
Franz Stahler exhibition

At Maison de l'Amerique Latine:
Marie Josee Bini exhibition

Thursday, 11th Mar

14:30 at Sporting Cinema:
Shutter Island (2010)

18:30 at Hemingway Bar: Bistroquet:
British Association happy hour

18:30 at Fusion:
IUM alumni monthly drink

18:30 at Sporting Cinema:
Sherlock Holmes (2009)

18:30 at Sporting Cinema:
Shutter Island (2010)

18:30 at Zest:
Cocktail tasting

19:30 at Pacific Monte Carlo:
Ladies' night

20:30 at Moods:
Madame Moustache

20:30 at Priory:
Fran and Pete

21:00 at Sporting Cinema:
Shutter Island (2010)

Friday, 12th Mar

At Sporting d'Hiver:
International Cinema and Literature Forum

At Salle du Canton: Espace Polyvalent:
International Salsa Festival

16:15 at Sporting Cinema:
Shutter Island (2010)

19:00 at Sporting Cinema:
Sherlock Holmes (2009)

20:30 at Lycee technique et hoteliere:
Excerpts from the works of Jonathan Swift

20:30 at Moods:
Serpico

21:00 at Association of Young Monegasques:
Benjamin Fincher, Xtramedium, Brook Pridemore

22:30 at Karement: Grimaldi Forum:
Bal de Promo party

Saturday, 13th Mar

14:30 at Salle Garnier: Opera House:
Falstaff

15:00 at Priory:
Ireland versus Wales

17:45 at Priory:
Scotland versus England

19:00 at Sporting Cinema:
Shutter Island (2010)

20:00 at Stade Louis II:
Monaco versus Bordeaux

20:00 at Salle Garnier: Opera House:
Falstaff

20:30 at Moods:
Serpico

Sunday, 14th Mar

15:00 at Priory:
France versus Italy

18:30 at Sporting Cinema:
Shutter Island (2010)

21:15 at Sporting Cinema:
Shutter Island (2010)

Monday, 15th Mar

14:30 at Sporting Cinema:
Shutter Island (2010)

18:30 at Sporting Cinema:
Sherlock Holmes (2009)

18:30 at Sporting Cinema:
Shutter Island (2010)

21:00 at Sporting Cinema:
Shutter Island (2010)

Tuesday, 16th Mar

14:30 at Sporting Cinema:
Sherlock Holmes (2009)

18:30 at Sporting Cinema:
Shutter Island (2010)

20:30 at Theatre des Varietes:
Dersu Uzala (1975)

20:30 at Chateau des Terrasses:
Ravel and Brahms

20:30 at Moods:
Cathy Brown and the Rosati Jazz Quintet

Wednesday, 17th Mar

10:00 at International University of Monaco:
Open house

12:00 at McCarthy's:
Saint Patrick's Day lunch

12:30 at Theatre des Varietes:
The Four Temperaments

17:00 at Brasserie de Monaco:
Saint Patrick's Day party

20:00 at Chapel of the Visitation Museum:
Saint Patrick's Day Concert

20:30 at Sanctuaire Saint Joseph:
Brahms and Carter

20:30 at Moods:
Murray Head