What’s on this week: 19 October

Award-winning Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss returns to Europe with his new stand-up show So? In less than a decade, the baby-faced performer has become an international star, with sold-out shows as far afield as Australia and the United States. He has also proven a particular favourite of American talk-show host Conan O’Brien. Sloss is touring with his long-time friend, erstwhile roommate and frequent support act Kai Humphries, who opens the night with jokes about life in England’s North East. The duo are also appearing in Brussels (25 October) and Antwerp (27 October), though tickets are already scarce. 26 October 20.00, Arca, Ghent

American art collectors Peggy and Solomon Guggenheim were outspoken champions of modernism long before giving their name to the famed New York museum. Indeed, abstract art might never have succeeded if not for the wealthy socialite couple’s sponsorship. This new exhibition presents 60 paintings from their personal collections. Spanning two continents, three decades and loads of different styles, these works bear witness to a revolution in European and American art. The exhibition scenography is specially designed to immerse visitors in a different world where moods and colours take precedence over recognisable figures. Pictured is Max Ernst’s “The Antipope” from 1941. 19 October-12 February, ING Art Center, Brussels

Learning a language is always easier when it’s got a beat. AB’s monthly sing-along series help expats learn Dutch through the great Flemish songbook. Each session has a theme and a set of classic Dutch-language songs to go with. This month it’s friendship as sung by Flemish artists like Louis Neefs, Frank Vanderlinden and Clouseau. The sing-along is led by a professional vocalist and accompanied by a pianist, but participants need not have any training or even talent. It’s all about the spirit of camaraderie and hands-on learning. The event is free but online registration is required. 26 October 20.00, Ancienne Belgique, Brussels

Michael Franti: Concert by one of the world’s most uplifting musicians, recognised for using his music as a vehicle for positive change, as well as for his unforgettable, high-energy shows with his band, Spearhead. 22 October 21.00, Theatre National, Emile Jacqmainlaan 111-115, Brussels

Low Society Band: Super-charged Memphis blues-rock featuring the belting voice of singer Mandy Lemons of “You Can’t Keep A Good Woman Down”. 20 October 21.00, Missy Sippy Blues & Roots Club, Klein Turkije 16, Ghent

Krikrak: Second edition of the family festival that sees a range of cultural venues open their doors for all ages during the autumn holidays, with activities including theatre, music, film, exhibitions, guided tours, workshops and more. 2-6 November, cultural venues across Bruges

European Space Expo: This free travelling exhibition makes its final stop in Brussels to highlight the ways in which the EU space programme helps citizens on the ground every day, presenting key information – from satellite navigation to Earth observation – in an engaging and entertaining way. 14-25 October, Muntplein, Brussels

Holebi Film Festival: Sixteenth edition of the festival, featuring 20 days of film screenings, documentaries and theatre performances around the holebi and transgender theme. 10-29 November, around Flemish Brabant

Docks is Movement: Grand opening festivities for the new Docks Bruxsel shopping district with its numerous shops, eight movie theatres and adventure park, featuring concerts, dance performances and high-wire acts. 20-22 October, Docks Bruxsel, Lambermontlaan 1, Brussels