Genghis Khan: until 17 Nov at Sala di Bramante at the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo, in Piazza del Popolo. Vast collection of jewelry, clothes, furniture, tapestries, ornaments and musical instruments. Closed Mon. Open 10 - 7 pm. Tel: 39 02 863050

"Romics" - Rome Comics and Cartoon Festival: 2 - 5 Oct, Via Cristoforo Colombo, 291. The 3rd edition of this festival has Albert Uderzo, the creator of Asterix and Obelix, as guest of honor. There will be various activities, entertainment and a videogame area. Tel: 06 9395 5108 www.romics.it

Rome Jazz Festival: 28 Oct - 19 Nov with concerts at Auditorium Parco de la Musica. This is the 27th edition of this popular event. Tel: 39 06 5630 9574 www.romajazzfestival.it

Rome Opera: 24 Oct - 31 Dec at Teatro dell'Opera, Pianna B. Gigli, 1 and also at Teatro Nazionale, Via del Viminale, 51 and at Teatro Brancaccio, Via Mervlana, 244. www.operaroma.it Tel: 39 06 816 0255

Art Exhibit - Toulouse Lautrec "A View on Life": 11 Oct - 8 Feb '04 at Vittriano Complex, Via San Pietro in Carcere, Fori Imperiale. This is the first vast retrospective exhibit on Lautrec to be held in Rome. About 150 works will be shown, including the complete collection of advertisement posters. Open Mon-Thu: 9:30 - 7:30 pm; Fri and Sat: 9:30 - 11:30 pm and Sun: 9:30 - 8:30 pm. Tel: 39 06 678 0664