The Brussels Times' weekend itinerary is back with a sampling of the best the city has to offer. Discover the newest gallery openings and refresh your record collection at a vinyl sale as the city prides itself on years of cultural expression.
Arts, music and culture
'A First Taste of Galerie Fontana', Jonathan F. Kugel's Cabinet de Curiosités Contemporain
Merging two fresh leaders after years of collaboration, this weekend celebrates the opening weekend of Galerie Fontina's new space in Brussels' charming Grand Sablon quarter.
Credit: Jonathan F. Kugel's Cabinet de Curiosités Contemporain
The new neighbour of Jonathan F. Kugel, the gallery showcases an array of contemporary artists and themes of humanity, vulnerability and mortality, "presenting art that surprises, moves and challenges."
Find more information here.
Chromatique, The Brigittines, until Saturday 26 April
This dance performance re-interprets Saint-Saëns's 'Carnival of the Animals' in an 'pop-electro' style, narrating the human experience through evocative humour, poetry and movement.
Credit: Brigittines.be
The event invites people of all ages to immerse in the auditory, visual and sensory experience constructed with abstract forms, dance and instruments created from everyday objects.
Find more information here.
Out and about
'Plantes pour tous' sale, Halles Saint-Géry, until Sunday 27 April
If you're looking to brighten up your living space this spring, take a glance at the affordable selection of greenery on offer for under €10 this weekend at Halles Saint-Géry.
Credit: Plantes pour tous
The 'Plantes pour tous' event is pet-friendly and offers 150 variety of plants as well as locally-made pots and planters starting at €0.99.
Find more information here.
Brussels Vinyl Record Fair, Galerie Ravenstein, until Sunday 27 April
This weekend, seasoned collectors and new fans alike can explore the 27th Brussels Vinyl Record Fair in the shopping centre a stone's throw from Grand Place.
Credit: Brussels Vinyl Record Fair
Dive into the musical treasure trove with a selection that ranges across decades and genres. Reputed for over ten years of providing music to all for the best value, this event is unmissable for connoisseurs of sound.
Find more information here.
Heritage Day, various locations, Sunday 27 April
Created to raise awareness and celebrate the regions of Brussels and Flanders, Heritage Day offers a wide selection of activities.
Brussels City Hall. Credit: Belga / Benoit Doppagne
Encompassing silent film screenings, pétanque workshops, exhibitions on the regions through the years, unique walking tours and more, the day prides itself on regional traditions.
Find more information here.
Lights, camera, action!
Brussels Short Film Festival, various locations, until Saturday 3 May
Non-profit organisation 'Un Soir... Un Grain' launched its seventh annual festival on Thursday, promoting short film with a range of indoor and open-air screenings, concerts, parties, and youth workshops across the city.
Hosting competitions with a jury including Michel Baudour, Delphine Jeanneret and Bilel Chegrani, the festival aims to give a platform to filmmakers on an international and national scale.
Find more information here.
