Backed by the Japan Foundation, the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre hosts "Twist and Shout", an exhibition of manga- and anime-inspired work by 17 Japanese artists.

It runs until the end of the year. Curators Kenji Kubota and Yoko Nose have assembled the show as part of Mekong-Japan Exchange Year 2009. The centre is open from 10 to 9 daily except Monday. Call (02) 214 6630-1.

 Dan's feeling 'Blue'

Dan Worrawech follows his debut solo album "Blue" with his first concert in three years on December 13. He'll take over the Thunder Dome at Impact in Muang Thong Thani with the "My Blue World Concert", his first full-scale show since leaving RS Promotion. Book a seat at www.DanWorrawech.com by Saturday and get a chance to meet Dan personally. Buy 20 tickets and get two free.

 Tuna up

On Thursdays, all this month and next at The World at the Centrara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, chef Kenji Sindo will skilfully filet an entire fresh slab of maguro, making otoro sashimi, chutoro sushi and teppanyaki. The rest will served buffet style as tataki, teriyaki, carpaccio, tartar, brochettes and burgers along with free-flowing chardonnay. The buffet is priced at Bt1,290, but the offer isn't valid for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's Eve. Call (02) 100 6255.

 Weighing in

The Kai-jo Brothers are among the acts performing at Fat Fest 9 in Challenger Hall at Impact in Muang Thong Thani on Saturday and Sunday. The music-and-art fest runs from noon to midnight, with an Indian-style ambience filtering onto five stages for mini-concerts and Bollywood films. There'll be Indian food and 300 stalls with celebrities selling CDs and conducting games. Buy a two-day ticket at www.TotalReservation.com for Bt299 and you get the "Fat Code 9" souvenir disc. Single-day admission is Bt199. Book two days for nine or more friends at Fat Radio on RCA and you pay Bt250 each.

 Cool ivories

Singer, pianist and composer Lou Watson performs jazz at its sweetest tomorrow at the King Power Complex's Aksra Theatre on Rangnam Road. A regular of the New York club scene, Watson will be accompanied on sax by Anthony Nelson Jr. Grab a seat for Bt1,500 or Bt2,000 at www.ThaiTicket|Major.com.

Rover's feeling ruff

The Sick Stray Dogs and Cats Fund has animals in need of food, medicine and sterilisation. If you can chip in on the costs, send a donation to Areeporn Maharouy, Sick Stray Dogs and Cats Fund, Bangkok Bank, Carrefour Srinakarin Branch, savings account 052-0077751. Call (085) 600 0822 or e-mail areeporn_maharouy|@yahoo.com.

 Stock up on gifts

Until November 25 it's "B2S Feel Gift Feel Good" at B2S shops, with prices discounted on more than 500 decor and stationery products. Call (02) 101-7133-34.

Code name Samui

The Bhundhari Spa Resort and Villa on Koh Samui's Chaweng Beach is set to accompany any type of wedding and reception, along with the honeymoon. Call (02) 101 1234, extension 1, or visit www.Centara|HotelsResorts.com.

Free movies

Films from the 1980s to the present day are being shown all this month at the Film Archive in Salaya, Nakhon Pathom. Shows are at 5 daily except Tuesday and noon on Saturday and Sunday. Visit www. Fapot.org.