This important exhibition celebrates the work of Livornese artist Giovanni Fattori on the 100th anniversary of his death in 1908. The exhibition takes place in the Granai of the Villa Mimbelli, the separate wing of Livorno's art gallery used for temporary exhibitions.

The open air cinema season at the Cinema Arena Fabbricotti begins on 26th June and continues throughout the summer, every evening at 9.30pm. For the full programme please click here

The annual 'Pane e Pomodoro' Sagra in Guasticce, near Livorno, begins on 27th June. A chance to sample this simple but delicious Tuscan recipe, as well as many other tempting dishes. Every evening until 6th July

[img_assist|nid=3920|title=Abstract painting by Linda Schrank|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=300|height=277]Recent Works by Linda Schrank in a personal exhibition at the Galleria Peccolo in Piazza della Repubblica. New York abstract artist Linda Schrank also has a house in Tuscany where she spends part of the year. Some of the works on display in this Livorno exhibition form part of the Sanskriti series which she carried out after a stay in India. Saturday 28th June is the opening day of the exhibition which continues until 30th July. Tues-Sat 10am-1pm and 4-8pm. Closed Sundays and on Monday mornings (4-8pm only).

The Arena Ardenza is in Piazza Sforzini, Ardenza, Livorno. Films change every evening and begin at about 9.30pm. For full programme please see the cinema's internet page

Much bigger and better than the 2007 edition, Livorno Rock Village is back for 2008 as a 10-day event, beginning on 3 July. It takes place in Villa Corridi, Via di Collinaia, Livorno. Contrary to what its title suggests, the music festival features events of a varied nature, from dance to gospel singers, market stalls and places to eat, as well as well-known rock bands like P.F.M., Biokill, Bubble's Band and Riccardo Vernaccini and many others.

The B-Flat Club moves to the Maroccone for a summer of Friday night entertainment. Tonight it's Livornese comedian Giovanni Bondi (of Zelig fame) in his own show with music by Nicola Giovannelli. At the Maroccone Beach Club, Via del Litorale 232, Livorno, tel. +39 0586 581567