What’s on this week: 12 October

Africa has long been a crossroads of cultures. This third edition of the Africana Flavours food festival showcases the continent’s culinary diversity, the fruit of millennia of exchange and migration. Foodies and their families will revel in delicious regional dishes as they learn about Africa’s rich cultural tapestry. Some of the recipes are age-old while others are recent innovations inspired by global influences. The all-day event is organised by local non-profit The Food Bridge in collaboration with the Brussels chapter of Slow Foods as well as a host of activist organisations. 15 October, from 14.00, Wijkhuis Malibran, Brussels

Cultural centre Botanique celebrates the upcoming US presidential election with this ethnographic photo exhibition. Brussels-based journalist Philippe Cornet, a regular visitor to the States since 1981, recently realised how much the country has changed and duly set about documenting these changes with his camera. American Fragments features candids of American celebrities as well as anonymous citizens going through the humdrum of everyday life in that most misunderstood and polarising of countries. Each face reflects another side of the American Dream. In keeping with national cliché, entry is free. Until 30 October, Botanique, Brussels

Inspired by the festive atmosphere of the BBC’s Last Night of the Proms, two enterprising Flemish students launched their own Night of the Proms in 1985. The event, which blends the classical music of the original Proms with contemporary pop, was a hit from the start and is now an international concert series starring big-name performers from around the world. The headliners of this 32nd edition include American soul singer Chaka Khan (pictured) and Belgium’s most recent Eurovision alum, Laura Tesoro. After its opening run in Antwerp, Night of the Proms moves east for a one-nighter at Hasselt’s Ethias Arena. 5-11 November, Sportpaleis, Antwerp

Lunchtime Dinosaur Tour: Guided tour of Brussels’ famous dinosaur exhibit, featuring complete skeletons of the many Iguanodons and Mosasaurus discovered in Belgium more than 135 years ago (in Dutch). 13 October 12.30-13.30, Museum of Natural Sciences, Vautierstraat 29, Brussels

Alimenterre: Documentary film festival all about human consumption and agriculture, including the Danish documentary Bugs, followed by an insect tasting and concert. 13-16 October, Cinéma Galeries, Koninginnegalerij 26, Brussels

Brussels Horse Days: First edition of the comprehensive event for enthusiasts of all things equestrian, from horse care and breeding to jumping and riding, featuring evening shows such as Epona, a breath-taking display of human-horse symbiosis. 14-16 October, Tour & Taxis, Havenlaan 86c, Brussels

Brussel Vertelt (Brussels Tells): Five residents of the capital take turns telling stories about their hometown, including true and personal anecdotes, with topics ranging from Magritte to broken hearts (in Dutch). 13 October 19.30-21.00, Muntpunt, Muntplein 6, Brussels

Jesus Christ Superstar: Extra dates have been added to the Antwerp run of the famous rock opera telling the story of the last week of Jesus’ life. It stars Ted Neeley, the same actor who played the leading role in the 1973 film (in English). 11-15 January, Stadsschouwburg, Theaterplein 1, Antwerp

English Stand-Up: Ritcs Café kicks off its new comedy season with acts by Australian comedian Johnny Kats, the UK’s Neville Raven and Nikolas Rabogliatti of the US and Belgium (in English). 18 October 20.00-23.00, Ritcs Café, Dansaertstraat 70, Brussels