Here’s what’s going on around the world to help you plan your next getaway:

Shanghai Rolex Masters. Happening on October 9-17, 2010, this was formerly the ATP Masters 1000 until it was renamed this year. Several classes of tickets are available starting from RMB30 (about P200).

When already in Shanghai, also catch the EXPO 2010 which is on its last month in October.

Melbourne International Arts Festival. one of the world’s major multi-arts festivals takes place on Oct. 8-23.

57th Macau Grand Prix. Takes place from November 18-21. Tickets start at HK$50 (about P300).

It coincides with the Macau Fringe 2010 on Nov. 12-28, an arts and culture festival.

Art Expo Malaysia 2010. From October 28 to November 1, view 2,000 pieces of great art work under one roof. Paintings, sculptures, digital art, installation, photography and mural art from 60 art galleries from 20 countries will be featured.

THE Lopez Lifelong Wellness team gets the ball rolling as the Lopez Group bowling tournament starts at the Green Valley Country Club in Pasig on September 17, 2010.

As of August 18, 10 teams have signed on to join the tilt taking place every Friday until November 26, 2010 (except November 19). These are First Gen, Rockwell, ABS-CBN, First Philippine Holdings Corporation, Philec, Energy Development Corporation, First Philippine Industrial Corporation, Lopez Inc./ Lopez Museum, First Philec, and Lopez Holdings/Lifelong Wellness.

This year, the hiring cutoff date of eligible employees shall now be August 10, 2010. In addition, the latest averages from the 2008 and 2009 tournaments shall be used for the computation of players’ starting handicaps, and a minimum of eight games played is required to qualify for the High Average award. Aside from the aforementioned, all other rules and regulations shall be the same as in last year.