When: Saturday, 14 Apr 2012 (time TBA)

Where: Monte Carlo Country Club

106th edition of tennis competition

From 14th to 22nd April, Monte Carlo Tennis Masters opens the clay court season. Organized by the Societe Monegasque pour l'Exploitation du Tournoi de Tennis (SMETT), part of the ATP World Tour Masters 1000.

In August 2011, competition director Zeljko Franulovic announced that Swiss watchmaker Rolex would continue to sponsor the tournament for the following 5 years.

Rafael Nadal won in 2011, making history by becoming the first player to win the Monte Carlo Masters over 7 consecutive years in the Open Era (since 1968). He returns for 2012, along with number 1 seed and Monaco resident Novak Djokovic, and number 4 seed Andy Murray.

The closing date for player applications was 19th March.

New this year

A new restaurant is available for 2012 spectators, and for players, services have been grouped together in one building. In addition, organizers have set up an entertainment area on courts 19 and 20 for children. For older spectators, Centre Court matches are to be broadcast live on a giant screen erected on the Court des Princes from Friday after doubles matches.

A series of events is being organized including the 20th anniversary Grande Nuit du Tennis, with a show called Rock the Ballet including dancers from Rasta Thomas' Bad Boys of Dance. Events on the program:

• Launch Party
• Grande Nuit du Tennis
• kids day (usually Sunday, with activities at the beach)
• Ladies' Day (usually Monday)
• benefit galas
• exhibition matches

Tickets available online from the event website: Monte Carlo Rolex Masters.

When: Wednesday, 18 Apr 2012 (time TBA)

Where: Mission Enfance

Raising money selling used items

On 18th and 19th April, stalls selling 2nd hand clothes for babies, children and adults. Also games, books and linen. All money raised is used to help children in need around the world.

• daily, 10:00-18:00

Founded in 1991, Mission Enfance specialises in aid and education for children in need around the world. For more information contact the charity at: Mission Enfance Monaco.

When: Thursday, 19 Apr 2012 (time TBA)

Where: Larvotto Beach

5th edition of international competition for women

From 19th to 21st April, organized by the Federation Monegasque de Volley Ball. Around 18 matches over 2 days.

• Free entry for spectators

Beach volley matches and entertainment in the beach village organized by students of the International University of Monaco. Live broadcast by Radio Monaco, shows by a Spanish dancing group, promotional gifts, demonstrations and an eco-beach party with DJ. Overview of program:

• 19 April
  Launch of the Albert II Beach Volley Trophy competition, an inter-enterprise tournament taking place between May and June in Monaco, for Monegasque enterprises
• 21 April
  17:00, finals

More information from +377 98 97 10 98 and monaco[at]federation-volleyball.mc. Visit the organizer's and partners' websites: Monte Carlo Beach Volley (MCBV), Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and the Federation Monegasque de Volleyball (FMVB).

When: Thursday, 19 Apr 2012 (time TBA)

Where: Grimaldi Forum

9th edition of luxury car show

From 19th to 22nd April, exhibition in the Espaces Ravel and Diaghilev, with supercars, watches and superboats.

• daily 10:30 to 20:00
• late night opening Saturday until 21:30

Confirmed exhibitors for 2012 include Aston Martin, Fisker, GTA Motor, Hamann, Identity Cars, Jaguar, Noble, Pagani and Top Car. In addition, Germany's Roding Automobile is previewing its newest model.

The current trend for personalization and custom accessories is represented by companies DeLavilla, MTM and Hamann, as well as Dartz Prombron, manufacturer of luxury armoured SUVs.

• test drives of supercars possible around the F1 circuit
• superboats sea trials in the Port of Fontvieille

Entry 50 euros. More information from the event website: Top Marques Monaco 2012.

When: Friday, 20 Apr 2012 - 14:00

Where: Sporting Cinema

• Starring: Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne and Kenneth Branagh
• Director: Simon Curtis
• Genre: Biography | Drama | History
• Running time: 1h39
• More details: My Week with Marilyn (www.IMDB.com)

When: Friday, 20 Apr 2012 - 17:30

Where: fnac

Thomas Dutronc signing his latest album

Just before appearing on stage in the Salle du Canton (concert sold out), French musician Thomas Dutronc is signing copies of his album Silence On Tourne, On Tourne en Rond.

When: Friday, 20 Apr 2012 - 19:00

Where: Sporting Cinema

• Starring: Charlize Theron, Patrick Wilson and Patton Oswalt
• Director: Jason Reitman
• Genre: Comedy | Drama
• Running time: 1h34
• More details: Young Adult (www.IMDB.com)

When: Friday, 20 Apr 2012 - 20:00

Where: Grimaldi Forum

Verdi's opera in 4 acts

Performance in the Salle des Princes. Giuseppe Verdi's opera, based on Shakespeare's play.

When: Friday, 20 Apr 2012 - 20:00

Where: Stade Louis II

French Ligue 2 soccer match

For a full list of AS Monaco FC's fixtures, visit the official website at: AS Monaco Football Club. See our listing below for upcoming home games at Stade Louis II:

• 1st May, Monaco vs FC Istres
• 11th May, Monaco vs ES Troyes AC

When: Friday, 20 Apr 2012 - 20:15

Where: Salle des Etoiles: Sporting d'Ete

Monaco premier of Rock the Ballet

A gala evening marking the 2012 Monte Carlo Rolex Masters, attended by the tennis competitors.

For the first time in Monte Carlo, Rasta Thomas' Rock the Ballet, by the Bad Boys of Dance Company, set to the hits of Michael Jackson, Queen, Prince and more. The show forms part of the Sporting Summer Festival 2012.

• dinner and show, 190 euros
• wine and champagne included
• smart dress required, jacket and tie

Reservations on +377 97 98 70 07.

When: Friday, 20 Apr 2012 - 20:30

Where: Grimaldi Forum

3 pieces performed by Monte Carlo Ballets

Program:

• bODY_rEMIX by Canadian choreographer Marie Chouinard
• Kill Bambi collaboration between dancer and choreographer Jeroen Verbruggen's and Paris style agency On Aura Tout Vu
• Altro Canto 1 by Jean-Christophe Maillot, with the music of Monteverdi

Tickets 19-33 euros, groups 15-26 euros, under 25s 10 euros.

When: Friday, 20 Apr 2012 - 20:30

Where: Salle du Canton: Espace Polyvalent

SOLD OUT French music concert

Thomas Dutronc promotes his new album Silence On Tourne, On Tourne en Rond.

Organized by the Mairie de Monaco. More information from +377 93 10 12 10.

When: Friday, 20 Apr 2012 - 22:30

Where: Brasserie de Monaco

Local DJ Vince Marco mixes a set

When: Friday, 20 Apr 2012 - 22:55

Where: Black Legend

Themed party evening

Black Legend is transformed into a Venetian palace, with baroque decoration, stilt walkers, dancers, entertainers and lots of surprises.

• music by resident DJ Zen-K

More information from venue on +377 93 30 09 09 and info[at]black-legend.com.

When: Saturday, 21 Apr 2012 (time TBA)

Where: Several places in Monaco

Starting after classes Friday 20th April

Classes start in the morning of Monday 7th May.

When: Saturday, 21 Apr 2012 - 08:00

Where: Cafe Llorca

Celebration for event website

For the 7th anniversary of the site OnVaSortir:

• entry 15 euros incl. 1 drink
• happy hour 20:00 to 22:00
• DJ
• gifts to win
• souvenir photos
• prize draw for OVS t-shirts
• surprise entertainment

More information from the organizer's website: OnVaSortir.

When: Saturday, 21 Apr 2012 - 19:00

Where: Sporting Cinema

• Starring: Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne and Kenneth Branagh
• Director: Simon Curtis
• Genre: Biography | Drama | History
• Running time: 1h39
• More details: My Week with Marilyn (www.IMDB.com)

When: Saturday, 21 Apr 2012 - 20:30

Where: Grimaldi Forum

3 pieces performed by Monte Carlo Ballets

Program:

• bODY_rEMIX by Canadian choreographer Marie Chouinard
• Kill Bambi collaboration between dancer and choreographer Jeroen Verbruggen's and Paris style agency On Aura Tout Vu
• Altro Canto 1 by Jean-Christophe Maillot, with the music of Monteverdi

Tickets 19-33 euros, groups 15-26 euros, under 25s 10 euros.

When: Saturday, 21 Apr 2012 - 22:00

Where: Brasserie de Monaco

Themed party event

When: Saturday, 21 Apr 2012 - 22:55

Where: Ni Club

Starting 23:30, DJ competition

One of 5 competition stages taking place from January to May 2012, with the final in June 2012 at the Queen Club in Paris. DJs taking part:

• Numeric Ravers
• Toy Khura
• Nostyle
• My E.T.
• Mr Luke

Preceded by a bikini contest (Newlook magazine rules) at midnight. Contest starts at 1:00.

DJs who want to compete can register on websites:

• SFR Jeunes Talents
• BPM Contest

Event partners, FG D Radio, SFR Jeunes Talents, Prysm Radio, Allen&Heat, Only For DJs, Newlook, Technopol, Zimbalam, and Musibox.