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40th anniversary of the Ecumenical Kermesse.

Traditional fun for kids.

Organized by the British Association of Monaco, Aleco Keusseoglou, President of the Ports of Monaco, gives an illustrated talk on the ports and their future. Followed by drinks and nibbles. Price 10 euros (15 euros non-members). Contact the British Association of Monaco for more information.

Opening night of Monaco's new night club and restaurant celebrating Motown music.

The GemlucArt exhibition starts today in the Auditorium Rainier III.

The 11th International Competition of Jazz Soloists, organized by the Academy of Music of the Fondation Prince Rainier III, in collaboration with the Monte Carlo Jazz Festival and Monaco Jazz Chorus. The 3 finalists are Alexandra Grimal from France (saxophone), Bolla Gabor from Hungary (saxophone), and Simon Wyrsch from Switzerland (clarinet). Playing for prizes of 1500 euros, 1000 euros, and 700 euros, the winner will be invited back to give a concert during the 2010 Monte Carlo Jazz Festival.

After the competition, jazz rock fusion by 3+.

Open to all, not just British.

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There's a new dish on the menu at Zenzen.

Part of the 1st Argentine Tango Festival. Music from the Las Malenas orchestra, singing by Judit Maian, folk group Con Caracter, and magical dancing from couples Eugenia Usandivaras and Leo Calvelli, Angi Staudinger and Diego Escobar, and Monica Marcich and Hugo Carrasco. Tickets 25 euros and 35 euros available from FNAC and Monaco Danse Passion.