What's on this week: 4-10 November

American pianist Reed Tetzloff is a rising star in the world of classical music. Aged just 24, he has already won multiple competitions and played to audiences from Cincinnati to Beijing. As part of a Belgian tour also encompassing Antwerp, Ghent and Waterloo, Tetzloff will perform six pieces by famous artists, such as Cézar Franck, Franz Liszt, Charles Griffes and Nikolai Kapustin at Flagey next Thursday.
10 November 12.30, Flagey, Brussels; €10

The biggest US election party in Brussels, organised by the American Club with The Bulletin, is sold out - but you can follow it live on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. Meanwhile, in Antwerp, an international cast of stand-up comedians convene to offer their thoughts on a campaign season fraught with absurdity. British-born, Antwerp-based performer Nigel Williams shares the view from Europe, while sitcom writer Lois Bromfeld represents her native Canada, and American comic Andy Valvur regales us with stories from the belly of the beast. In addition to jokes, there’s live music by expat folk singer Matt Watts and art by Texan sculptor Tim Stokes. Live coverage of poll results continues throughout the night.
8 November, 20.00, Brussels Marriott Grand Place (sold out, no tickets on door)
8 November, 20.00, Arenberg, Antwerp

What impact will Brexit have on Belgium? Join a panel discussion at St John's International School in Waterloo next Thursday, moderated by former CNN Bureau Chief and correspondent Patricia Kelly. Tackling the issues are British Chamber of Commerce president Thomas Spiller, British Embassy deputy head of mission Alan Campbell, former attaché to the EU Hans Hack and Brussels Chamber of Commerce secretary general Jan De Brabanter. Space is limited. For security reasons, registration is mandatory.
10 November 19.00, St John's International School, Waterloo

For the first time, Comic-Con comes to Belgium. This European convention of comic books, sci-fi and popular culture includes a chance to meet stars from Game of Thrones and Battlestar Galactica, plus cosplay, fan clubs, vendors and more.
5-6 November, Brussels Expo, Place de Belgique 1; €22

BXL Universel is a subjective view of Brussels encompassing archive documents, films, videos, photographs and the works of Brussels-born and Brussels-based artists. It is about as far as one can get from a stodgy, didactic, stuffy exhibition. Instead one is in for a sometimes rollicking, sometimes reflective, sometimes moving experience.
Until 26 March, Central(e) for Contemporary Art, Brussels

During the day-long Big Bang music festival, children aged four and up are introduced to a range of musical styles, from classical to jazz to world. In a series of concerts, workshops and installations, kids can sing along, dance and try out instruments.
6 November 13.00-18.00, Bozar, Rue Ravenstein 23, Brussels; €1-€8

If you would like to revisit the Cold War artistically, Gallery MB-XL has the ticket. They will be exhibiting 40 paintings and sketches for posters created by 40 Moscovite artists, the élite at the time of the graduates of the Russian Academy. The work is from 1956 (the invasion of Hungary) to 1989 (the fall of the Berlin Wall).
10 November-17 Decmember, MB-XL Gallery, Brussels

Visions is a series of hypnotic, interactive light and sound installations inside a domed theatre, for the viewing pleasure of spectators of all ages.
Until 5 November, Halles de Schaerbeek, Rue Royale Sainte-Marie 22, Brussels