Chef Guy Grossi brings his Italian flair to Bangkok today, offering a new menu at the InterContinental Bangkok's Grossi Trattoria and Wine Bar. Check out his antipasti and salads, as well as his meat and fish dishes and desserts. Call (02) 656 0360.

 Sounds about right

Know for its rock mue-khwa (right-hand rock) sound, Micro will play its hits at the Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square's Concept CM2 on July 11. Led by singer Amphol Lamphun, the band will launch into "Rak Pon Pon", "10,000 Fahrenheit", "Bok Mah Kam Deaw" and many more songs. The hotel's Canadian house band Seven Senses will also perform, and DJs will spin. The music starts at 9.30pm. Tickets are Bt1,000 with two drinks at Thaiticketmajor. Call (02) 209 8888.

 A Spaniard in Tokyo

Throughout July, Spanish photographer Xavier Comas will showcase two of his collections as part of the Grand Millennium Sukhumvit's "A Taste of Spain" fiesta. "Pasajero" ("Passenger"), hanging in hotel's Tapas Y Vino restaurant, chronicles Comas' train journeys through Tokyo. "Jiutamai" in the Terra Roku restaurant features his images of the exquisite ancient form of Japanese classical dance. Call (02) 204 4023 or visit www.GrandMillenniumSKV.|com.

 What the Dickens?

Dicken's Pub has music by the JBS Band from Monday to Saturday from 9.15. Get there early for the "buy 1 get 1 free" deal during happy hour from 5 to 8pm. Wednesday is Ladies' Night, with 50 per cent off all drinks for the gals from 8 to midnight. Dicken's is in the Ambassador Hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 11. Call (02) 254 0444 extension 1557.

Clicking to win

C Thong Panich, distributor of Citizen watches, invites shutterbugs to take part in the photography competition "A Moment in Time". The best picture wins its owner a Citizen Eco-Drive watch and a cash prize. Send your snaps by July 10 to Razorfish, 183 Regent House, Rajdamri Road, Lumpini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330. Call (02) 254 8070-5.

Gunning for the guys

Vasan Sitthiket portrays women's fight for equality in a male-driven world in his new solo exhibition "Woman with Weapon" at Yoshi Gallery until July 29. The gallery is at 126/41 Park Avenue, Sukumvit Soi 63. Call (02) 381 6879 ore-mail yoshigallerybkk@hotmail.com.

The simple life

Artist Tanapon Enon examines life in his home province of Maha Sarakham in "Simple and Decent" until July 9 at La Lanta Fine Art. The gallery is at 245/14 Sukhumvit Soi 31 and open daily from 10 to 7. Call (02) 204 0583 or (02) 260 5381.

Meeting of minds

French lensman Pascal Blondeau and Thai artist Michael Shaowanasai come together for "Nice to Meet You" at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre from Friday to July 24 as part of La Fete 2009. The centre is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 to 9. Visit www.BACC.or.th.