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From party time in Venice to flamenco dancing in London, February starts here

All month

Brussels
“If I Can’t Dance Tonight…” exhibition

If your February is in need of some sparkling inspiration, head down to the Elaine Levy Project, where the Goa-based designer and artist Yahel Chirinian is exhibiting her first Belgian show. A series of glittering rocks colliding with the wall will take the spectator on an exciting journey of creation and illusion, while mixing reality and an eternal sense of fragility. www.elainelevyproject.com

6–16

Venice
Carnival 2010

The world-renowned Carnival is one of the highlights of the Venice season – watch as the city goes crazy with events, processions and parties. Keep an eye out for this year’s additions, including burlesque shows, tango nights in the Piazza San Marco and drag queen beauty contests. www.carnevale-venezia.it

9, 10

Moscow
Esmeralda, Bolshoi Ballet

If you’re a ballet virgin, you can do no better than going to see the ultimate masters of the art as they pirouette and twirl through this dramatic retelling of the story of Esmeralda. A premiere for the Bolshoi Theatre, this is a unique performance that’s sure to sweep you off your feet. www.bolshoi.ru

9–13

Stockholm
Stockholm Furniture Fair

With Sir Paul Smith as guest of honour, you can bet your Broberg and Ridderstråle Wimbledon chair that this is going to be one of the best furniture fairs yet. Over 650 exhibitors will be displaying furniture, design and textiles at the world’s biggest meeting place for Nordic design. www.stockholmfurniturefair.se

10–14

Oslo
Mr Gay World 2010

The search for Mr Gay World moves to the winter wonderland of Oslo for 2010. The competition sees 24 men compete in a series of events designed to identify a leader who will inspire those around him to fight for equality. Watch out for Belgium’s entry, 25-year-old Cédric Fiévet. www.worldwidemrgay.com

11–21

Berlin
Berlinale International Film Festival

Celebrating its 60th anniversary, this renowned festival will be hosting a series of events including an art installation and public screening at the Brandenburg Gate, as well as an exhibition of star portraits around town. If you’re a film buff, you should be nowhere else this February. www.berlinale.de

13–27

London
Flamenco Festival at Sadler’s Wells

Put some Spanish flair in your step and watch some of the world’s finest flamenco dancers as they spin and twirl to the emotion of the Andalucian beat. If you’re in town for the end of the festival then don’t miss the Gala Flamenca, featuring some of the most important new figures in flamenco. www.sadlerswells.com

17–21

Madrid
ARCOmadrid

ARCOmadrid is one of the world’s major art market happenings, turning Madrid into an exciting capital for global contemporary work. This year’s focus on Los Angeles, one of the epicentres for art right now, makes an exciting change from ARCO events of the past. www.ifema.es

From 20 February

Florence
Gerhard Richter and Disappearance of the Image

Lose yourself in some true modern art, as selected works from Richter (as well as Antony Gormley and Roger Hiorns) challenge us to consider the authority of image in contemporary art and the difficult relationship between the object and its representation. www.palazzostrozzi.org

All month

Athens
The Complete Sculptures of Edgar Degas

All 74 of the bronze sculptures on display at the Herakleidon Museum were cast from recently-discovered plasters made from Degas’ waxes during his lifetime and with his consent. Peruse this unique display and look out for the most famous statue, ‘The Little Dancer, aged 14’. www.herakleidon-art.gr

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Forthcoming events

13 March Barcelona Florence & the Machine, Bikini (www.ticketmaster.es)
11 April Stockholm Andrea Bocelli, Ericsson Globe (www.worldticketshop.com)
31 May Bologna The Gossip, Estragon (www.getmein.com)
4–5 June Tel Aviv, Joan Armatrading, F. Mann Auditorium (www.hadron.co.il)

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