PGA Grand Slam Of Golf

Southampton, Bermuda Oct. 22–24

The Champion of Champions will be crowned when winners of this year’s four grand slam events compete for the much-vaunted Bermuda pink jacket. Join the gallery as it follows Bubba Watson, Webb Simpson and two more major winners hole by hole at Port Royal Golf Club.

Nuit Blanche

Brussels, Belgium Oct. 6

Stay up all night as artists and performers make dreams come true during Brussels’ version of white night. Keep an eye out for exhibitions, films, concerts and contemporary dance projects, all delivered with an after-hours, somnambulant slant.

Fiestas Del Pilar

Zaragoza, Spain Oct. 6–14

The population of Zaragoza multiplies threefold as the city stages more than 500 events. Best-of-fiesta accolades go to the traditional Flowers Offering, the breathtaking trapeze acts and the comic mime shows, a children’s favorite.

Three Countries Marathon

Lindau, Germany, to Bregenz, Austria Oct. 7

The flat, scenic course offers a choice of five running and walking routes as it meanders through Germany, Switzerland and Austria, perfect for a wide range of competitors to enjoy invigorating views of Lake Constance.

This Land Is Your Land, Woody Guthrie At 100

Washington, D.C. Oct. 14

Following numerous commemorative concerts stretching from New York City to Tulsa to Los Angeles, The Kennedy Center pays a capital tribute to Woody and his Whitmanesque songbook of American idylls.

World Triathlon Grand Final

Auckland, New Zealand Oct. 14–23

After competing in eight events in eight countries, the 2012 World Champions will be crowned in New Zealand’s largest city. On tap is a full array of grueling competitions for 7- to 70-year-olds, for individuals and teams, and for beginners to the world’s best athletes.

Amsterdam Dance Event

Amsterdam, the Netherlands Oct. 17–21

Billed as the world’s biggest club festival for electronic music, this Dutch audiothon attracts more than 800 DJs and artists, including English techno legend Dave Clarke. This year’s add-on is a VJ conference for DJs who put a spin on their own visuals.

Mix Copenhagen

Copenhagen, Denmark Oct. 19-28

This MIX of movies for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered film buffs celebrates cinema that bends genders and breaks sexual boundaries. Screenings, speakers, screenplay competitions and non-stop parties add to the flash.

Belfast Festival At Queen’s

Belfast, Northern Ireland Oct. 19–Nov. 4

Good place to spot a rising star. Over the decades, the Belfast Festival, now in its 50th year, ushered in many a future idol, including the likes of Rowan Atkinson, Seamus Heaney, James Galway and Van Morrison.

100 Years Deutsche Oper Berlin

Berlin, Germany Oct. 20

The “Opera House of the Masses” outdoes itself to celebrate the centenary of Deutsche Oper. The program includes the second act of Beethoven’s Fidelio and, quite fittingly, the world premiere of Hans Werner Henze’s overture dedicated to this very opera house.

Festival Músicamalorca

Mallorca, Spain Oct. 20–Nov. 24

Now in its 10th edition, this fest’s mix-and-match menu features entrées by Beethoven, Vivaldi, Rossini, Gounod, Schumann and Schubert dished up by sopranos Mary Anne Krueger and Sandra Moon, baritones Derrick Ballard and Gary Martin and a host of others.

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