THURSDAY 3

LA SCALA BALLET. The premiere of Marguerite and Armand, the new ballet scheduled to be staged at Teatro alla Scala will feature acclaimed danseur Roberto Bolle and Bolshoi etoile Svetlana Zakharova. www.teatroallascala.org

SUNDAY 6

THE ART OF DESIGN. Last day to see the exhibition “Gustav Klimt. Disegni intorno al fregio di Beethoven”. On exhibit at Spazio Oberdan, visitors will have a chance to admire a life-sized reproduction of “The Beethoven Frieze”, accompanied by fifteen original drawings by Klimt. www.klimtmilano.com

SUNDAY 13

ANTIQUES ON DISPLAY. Since 1986, Brocantage has been a reference point for antique lovers. Hosted at Novegro’s Parco Esposizione, fans and collectors will be flocking to the annual show for an eyeful of the period pieces, furniture, paintings and various objet d’art that are showcased at each edition. www.parcoesposizioninovegro.it

THURSADY 17

TASTING EXPERIENCE. Taste of Milano, the annual event featuring the excellence of Italian cuisine will be held at San Siro’s Ippodromo. Foodie ideas galore, presented by several of Milan’s starred chefs, will get your mouth watering. www.tasteofmilano.it

Sunday 20

AVON WOMEN’S RUN. Last leg of Avon Running, the circuit created by Avon Cosmetics to empower women to triumph in sports and their wellbeing and support the fight against breast cancer. www.avonrunning.it

Sunday 27

HISTORIC COMPETITIONS. The “Giro d’Italia”, one of the most famous and important cycling competitions in the world has chosen Milan as the final stage of its 95th edition. One of the toughest and most exciting races extant, the tour, covering more than 3,400 km., will start in Denmark and culminate with an individual time trial in the centre of Milan. www.gazzetta.it/Speciali/Giroditalia/2012/en/