Los Angeles: ClassicalVenice Baroque Orchestra, under Andrea Marcon and with primary violinist Giuliano Carmignola, performs Vivaldi's Concerto in C. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grande Avenue. January 21st. www.laphil.com.
JazzThis year the legendary Blue Note label celebrates its 70th anniversary. An all-star band, featuring Blue Note's Bill Charlap, explores the works of Thelonious Monk, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and many others. Royce Hall, 340 Royce Drive. January 22nd. www.uclalive.org.
Abstract artOranges and Sardines explores the creative process, and how art can illuminate and inspire work, through the display of pieces by six contemporary artists. Hammer Museum, UCLA. Until February 8th. www.hammer.ucla. edu.
Copenhagen
PopFormer Talking Heads frontman David Byrne (above) promotes his latest album, Everything That Happens Will Happen Today (his first collaboration with Brian Eno since 1981) with a concert at the Falkoner Theatre. March 16th. www.davidbyrne.com.
Film festivalThe NatFilm Festival is Denmark's largest film event; its primary stocks-in-trade are international feature films and films that have yet to find a Danish distributor. Various venues. April 16th-26th. www.natfilm.dk.
Liverpool
TheatreThe classic Scouse comedy Night Collar pays a return visit to its spiritual home. Royal Court Theatre, Roe Street. Until January 17th. www.royalcourt liverpool.com.
PantomimeThe perennial favourite Mother Goose continues to "shake, waddle and roll" the city until January 31st. Everyman Playhouse, Hope Street. www.everyman playhouse.com.
