What's on this week: 22 April

Bozar Night is an annual celebration of electronic music put on by one of Brussels’ most prestigious arts institutions. Once a year, Bozar keeps its doors open late and invites cutting-edge DJs from around the world to perform. This year’s headliner is American digital musician Holly Herndon (pictured). It’s not just about music, though. All participating performers are encouraged to riff on Bozar’s current exhibition(s) of portrait Faces Then and Faces Now. Visitors will also see New Technological Art Award laureate Patrick Tresset’s prize-winning installation 5 Robots Named Paul.
30 April, 20.00 at Bozar, Brussels

The month-long extravaganza that is Design September is still an entire season away, but you can get your springtime fix of the applied arts at Brussels Design Market. More than a mere stopgap, this fair annually attracts 100 international exhibitors and thousands of visitors. You’ll find furniture, glassware, cutlery and ornaments from the 20th century, particularly the 1960s and ’70s. Think space-age Pantone chairs and Knoll tables. The fair is open to professionals, passionate amateurs and curious punters alike. The event spans the entire weekend, but the best finds will surely have been found by Sunday.
25-26 April at Tour & Taxis, Brussels

Brussels Tango Festival is another reminder that Brussels isn’t just a European capital; it’s a global melting pot. The event’s Argentine musicians and dancers are keen to convert the curious, so put on your dancing shoes. The mood is just as important as the moves. Every night, BTF aims to transport its public to a different world with co-ordinated dress themes. Since opening night unfolds at Molenbeek’s Karreveld Castle, the theme is fairy tales. The all-access pass gives you entry to BTF’s eight workshops, five evening salons and a programme of parties.
23-27 April across Brussels

Twintig achttien: Free music festival in the courtyard of one of the city’s iconic buildings, featuring young talent from Antwerp performing hip-hop, rap, garage rock, Latin, ska, drum & bass and more. 25 April, 15.00, Den Bell, Francis Wellesplein 1, Antwerp
www.twintigachttien.be

Brussels International Guitar Festival & Competition: Fourth edition of the annual festival featuring the world’s most popular instrument, with 11 classical concerts, a show for children, several masterclasses, lectures, a guitar makers salon and the competition. 24-28 April, Espace Magh, Priemstraat 17, Brussels
www.bigfest.be

Bach Weekend: American jazz pianist Uri Caine and the ensembles 88, B’Rock and Bl!ndman revisit works by JS Bach, resulting in a fascinating dialogue between early, jazz and contemporary music, and between historical and contemporary performing practices. 25-26 April, Flagey, Heilig Kruisplein, Brussels
www.flagey.be  

Kermezzo(o): A new family-friendly theatre and comedy festival, with dance, stand-up, circus, magic and a Dinosaur Zoo, where massive dinosaurs and other animals both engage and educate children. In multiple languages. 22-26 April, Jubelpark, Brussels
www.kermezzoo.be 

City in Motion: Guided walking tour of Brussels in English by Brukselbinnenstebuiten (Brussels Inside-Out), showing some of the city’s unexpected charms and the transformation it has undergone. 25 April, 13.30-17.00, departure from Beursplein; Brussels
www.brukselbinnenstebuiten.be

Food Farm Fiësta: Foodie festival featuring a dozen food trucks, gin & tonic corner and whisky bar, DJs, retro barber shop, exhibition of artists and more. 24 April to 3 May, Tondeliersite, Gasmeterlaan 107, Ghent
www.foodfarm.be