The Thảo Điền Flea Market will be held at Saigon Outcast from 12 noon to 8pm on June 16 on 188/1 Nguyễn Văn Hưởng Street in HCM City’s District 2.

Comparing herself to a sponge, French artist Marianne Smolska’s inspiration is derived from all that's around her. She has travelled all over world but decided to settle in Việt Nam where she discovered the endless motivation to create using the materials that fascinate her.

A fusion concert featuring traditional music and beatboxing entitled Nam Nhi (Macho) by singer Ngô Hồng Quang, beatboxer Trung Bảo and a string quintet will be held at L’Espace on June 30, at 8pm.

Manzi will host an experimental concert by four of most beloved artists in Hà Nội’s contemporary music scene on Friday.

French wellness expert Dominique Lonchant will conduct a class on the art of breathing at Ha Noi’s Press Club on June 20, from 3pm to 5pm.

The Reunion Jazz Night will be held at the Artiste School from 7pm to 8pm on June 22 on 81 Trần Quốc Thảo Street in HCM City’s District 3.

John Balaban’s warm smile, friendly manner, sincerity and especially his profound knowledge of Vietnamese folk songs and literature has made him a close friend to many Vietnamese scholars.

Two flamenco and classical guitar concerts by Michel Grizard and Helena Cueto will be hosted by L’Espace on June 21 and 23.

The Friends of Vietnam Heritage will organise two English-speaking city walks during the weekend.