pick of the day

THE OPERA

Mozart:

Die Zauberflote

Authentic instruments, Pilobolus Dance Co and cosies by Romeo Gigli should make John Eliot Gardiner's more than your average "concert performance".

7pm QEH, South Bank, London SE1

(0171-928 8800)

THE GIG

Bjork

Pop's brightest button sings the song of the year, "Hyper-Ballad", in preparation for her charm offensive on the rest of the world.

7pm Dublin SFX Centre

(00-3531-874 5227)

THE EXHIBITION

John Baldessari

Photo-based and found-image work from influential American

conceptual artist.

Opens Friday, Serpentine Gallery, London

(0171-402 6075)