What's on this week: 20 May

Antwerp’s English-language comedy night is picking up steam. The monthly Stand-Up Antwerp, hosted by expat comedian Nigel Williams in a bookshop basement, has even had to add extra dates to keep up with demand. This month’s show is a case in point. After selling out the main date, event organisers sorted out this exceptional Tuesday show. The line-up features touring British comedians Susan Murray, Sean Meo and John Moloney. The veteran Moloney will be familiar to BBC viewers for his turns on Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Grumpy Old Men. 26 May, 19.30 at De Groene Waterman, Antwerp

For the casual viewer, Flemish photographer Dirk Lambrechts’ solo exhibition Under Construction is an exploration of form, presenting different ways of approaching light and composition. For Lambrechts himself, it’s a kind of autobiography. The career-spanning exhibition features 21 giant photographic prints from the early 1990s to the present day. Each work describes a different technical approach as well as a different phase in the artist’s career, most notably his attempts to apply Renaissance Mannerist theory to contemporary photography. Lambrechts exposes early experiments, mature masterpieces and internationally acclaimed commissioned works for the likes of lifestyle-magazine conglomerate Condé Nast. Until 14 June at EyeLoco, Antwerp

Brussels’ biggest jazz festival celebrates its 20th birthday with hundreds of musicians and thousands of music-lovers. The main event: free jazz, blues, funk and world-music concerts on five massive, open-air stages across the capital (Grote Markt, Zavel, Sint-Katelijneplein, Luxemburgplein and Fernand Coqplein). But there’s plenty more, including an extensive programme of indoor concerts at the bars and cafes of Brussels. Jazz cats-in-training are invited too; Saturday’s Mini Marathon boasts kid-friendly concerts and free ice cream. Shuttle buses link participating venues and a general swinging atmosphere settles over the city. 22-24 May across Brussels 

An evening with Dave Matthews Band: One of the most influential bands in American rock history will play two full sets on each night of their European tour, featuring old and new songs from their more than 20-year career, performed in their characteristic infectious and upbeat style. 4 November, 20.00, Vorst Nationaal, Victor Rousseaulaan 208, Brussels

De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig: The Amsterdam rappers made famous by songs like “Watskeburt”, “Sterrenstof” and “Get Spanish” are coming to Brussels for their 10th birthday celebration. 21 May, 20.00, Ancienne Belgique, Anspachlaan 110, Brussels

Cry, Trojans!: The Wooster group from the US perform William Shakespeare’s Troilus & Cressida, a dark piece about the Trojan War, the corruption of sincere love and the downfall of a noble hero (in English with surtitles in Dutch and French). Until 23 May, 20.30, Kaaitheater, Sainctelettesquare 19, Brussels

Solidar XL: This 11th edition of the charity event goes to support Doctors Without Borders in their fight against Ebola and features entertainment for young and old, from concerts and food and drink to bouncy castles and face painting. 24 May, 13.00-22.00, Fernand Cocqplein, Brussels

Children’s festival: Free outdoor festival for kids (ages four to 12) and (grand)parents, featuring a varied programme of theatre, dance, music, entertainment and fun workshops. 24 May, centre of Booischot, Booischot (Antwerp province)

Côté Jardin: Musical picnic with laid-back concerts and food and drink stands in the idyllic gardens of the former abbey. 24 May, 11.00, Muziekcentrum De Bijloke, Jozef Kluyskensstraat 2, Ghent