What’s on this week: 7 June

The tag “fusion” is used loosely in world music, but Xylouris White is the real deal. Combining the traditional Cretan lute stylings of Georgios Xylouris (pictured left) and the noisy post-rock of Australian drummer Jim White (right), the duo really do fuse genres and bridge cultures. The long-time friends met decades ago in White’s native Melbourne, where a young Xylouris was performing on tour with his father. They have since recorded two albums and toured the world together. The concert is part of a four-day festival celebrating contemporary Greek culture and supporting the working people of the crisis-stricken country. 8 June, 20.30, Senghor, Brussels

The original Renaissance Man, Leonardo da Vinci was much more than just a painter. The artist behind the 16th-century masterpiece “Mona Lisa” was also a technological visionary who dreamed of—and designed—machines, centuries before they would become practically possible. This interactive expo collects over 100 models of Da Vinci inventions, many of which wouldn’t finally be perfected until modern times. Visitors will discover Renaissance-era prototypes of the helicopter, armoured tank and more. Period documents and immersive 3D films complete this picture of a mind far ahead of its time. Until 31 October, Xpo Center, Bruges

Couleur Cafe festival is an annual smorgasbord of urban and world music. The event brings together dozens of international acts to perform on four open-air stages. It’s a weekend of cosmopolitan and ecologically sustainable fun. This year’s headliners include Jamaican reggae royal Damian Marley and American hip-hop collective the Roots. The festival also boasts a solidarity village, an artisanal market and some 50 food stalls brimming with cuisine from around the world.  This year’s edition is the first to take place in the shadow of the Atomium, which means extra camping space and recreational areas. 30 June to 2 July, Atomiumsquare, Brussels

El Sistema Festival: Brussels students of all ages perform under the direction of top professional musicians from the National Orchestra of Belgium and Orchestra Connect. 10-11 June, Flagey, Heilig Kruisplein 1, Brussels

Tussen Eb en Vloed (Between ebb and flow): Selection of important works by Flemish symbolist painter Léon Spillaert, inspired by the atmosphere at the sea, including Ostend's beach and dike promenade. 10 June-8 October, Het Spilliaert Huis, Koningin Astridlaan 7, Ostend

Richard Deacon - Some Time: Solo exhibition made up of some 31 works by the British abstract sculptor, featuring both monumental works and smaller pieces on display in the museum park. Until 24 September, Middelheim Museum, Middelheimlaan 61, Antwerp

Swim With The Current (SWTC): New music festival featuring Belgian and international talent, including Belpop, experimental genres, retro-futurist psychedelia and a hint of avant-garde. 8-11 June, deSingel, Desguinlei 25, Antwerp

Cracking the Frame: Sneak preview of a series of films due for release this autumn, including The Art Life, a documentary exploring the life and career of iconic director David Lynch in more than 20 conversations recorded with him at his home. 7 June 20.00, Sphinx Cinema, Sint-Michielsplein 3, Ghent