FRIDAY 13

‘900 IN MOSTRA. The exhibition, “MilanoNovecento”, featuring 20th century decorative arts and design collectables will open at Novegro’s Parco Esposizioni. www.parcoesposizioninovegro.it

SUNDAY 15

FLOWER POWER. Beautiful flower displays transform Milan’s historical Naviglio Grande into a carnival of fragrances and colours during the annual flower and gardening show that attracts cultivators and retailers from all over the country. www.navigliogrande.mi.it

WEDNESDAY 18

COMICS ANNIVERSARY. The 50th Anniversary of the Italian comic book Diabolik will be celebrated at Meliá’s Hotel. To mark the occasion, D-Life set up a “Diabolik Suite”, a perfect mix of design and technology. www.d3life.it

FRIDAY 20

DINNER WITH BURLESQUE. Get into the mood with an unusual evening of titillating Burlesque seduction at Ca’ Bianca with an original dinner and a three-part show between courses in a blaze of feathers and glitter. Ca’ Bianca, 8pm. www.cabiancamilano.com

SATURDAY 21

LA TRAVIATA. Teatro della Luna hosts Verdi’s passionate masterpiece interpreted by the Aloysius Philharmonic Orchestra and Paviabased Giuseppe Verdi Choir. Ask your concierge

TUESDAY 24

BASKETBALL ANTICS. The legendary Harlem Globetrotters are once again set to perform in Milan at Mediolanum Forum di Assago where they will entertain audiences with their athletic antics – a fun-filled experience for the whole family. www.harlemglobetrotters.com

SUNDAY 29

MUSICAL BONANZA. If you haven’t seen it before, then now’s your chance – on 29 April, acclaimed musical Notre Dame de Paris, which has wowed audiences worldwide for more than 10 years, will be back at Teatro degli Arcimboldi. www.notredamedeparis.it