Don't miss: in Bucharest this weekend

If you didn’t make your plans for this weekend, check out several highlights from arts and culture program here.

Good Taste of Bucharest, October 13-14, World Trade Plaza Bucharest

Haute gourmet treasures, fine delicacies and an exquisite selection of truffles, Belgian pralines, special wines, fine drinks, patisserie, elegant teas, flavored coffee, royal cheese, rare books, top quality music and antiques await visitors who enjoy the finer things in life.

International Tattoo Convention, October 12-14, Turbohalle

Tattoo and body piercing fans from around the world will meet in Bucharest for the annual International Tattoo Convention, the biggest event dedicated to body painting, piercing and tattoo art.

Eames by Vitra, until October 14, The Ark

Eames by Vitra is a retrospective exhibition of Charles and Ray Eames, two of the most famous American designers of the 20th century. This American duo made major contributions to modern architecture and furniture. They also worked in the fields of industrial and graphic design, fine art and film, and the exhibition is an invitation to those who admire or are curious about the pair’s lifestyle and life products.

L’Elisir d’amore/The Elixir of Love, October 14, from 19.00, Bucharest National Opera

L’Elisir d’amore/The Elixir of Love, a new Bucharest National Opera (ONB) production staged by Italian director Marco Gandini, features soprano Irina Iordachescu. The play, a masterpiece by Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti, is a sparkling comedy and one of the most popular operas ever. Donizetti’s 40th lyrical composition, it was written in only 14 days and contains Una furtiva lagrima, a beautiful aria that tenors aspire to sing. Tiberiu Soare will conduct.

Sculptural Archetypes: Wood Sculpture, the National Museum of Art of Romania

In the field of sculpture,Romania is known worldwide for Constantin Brancusi’s masterpieces. But another 22 local artists from the 20th century who have contributed to the country’s canon are now being marked in Bucharest. Some 75 of their wood sculptures from a period of almost 80 years are on display in a temporary exhibition, Sculptural Archetypes: Wood Sculpture, at the National Museum of Art of Romania.

Anim’est, Patria Cinema, Sala Studio, until October 14

Those who have the courage to leave their modesty and propriety at the door of the seventh edition of the Anim’est festival are in for an evening of surprises. The event includes the Anim’est Grand Trophy for which 45 international films will compete. The festival also has two special sections for Romanian and Balkan films, which will see 35 short films in contention.