NIGHTLIFE

Tonight
Chill Out Wednesday
An evening of chilled out music at Juuls Bar, Paceville. Starts at 10:00pm. Entrance is free.

February 8
Pinkpube Night
DJ ensemble Pinkpube will be spinning a variety of electronic music at Poxx Bar featuring Danjeli (live), Dot., Big Dog Foundation, and AI. More info in the media section under Pinkpube Nights. Starts at 10pm. Entrance is €3.50 (Lm1.50), which includes a free drink.

February 9
Traffic Light Party
Colour-coded party for those looking to hook up and those simply looking for an excuse to get sloshed, at Ciao Fra Piano Bar, Xemxija Hill, St Paul’s Bay (entrance next door to Beachaven) from 10pm. ‘Dress code’ is: If you’re single and looking you wear green. If you’re single and not necessarily looking you wear orange or yellow. If you’re taken or not looking you wear red. Vodka jellies of each colour will be given on the house to the first 50 who enter. Songlist will be fully dedicated to songs that include a colour in the title. Entrance is free. For more information call 99458567.

February 15
Crash Anthems
Crash Promotions presents DJ Beryl at Sugarshake, Paceville from 10pm. Tickets are €4.65 (Lm 2). For details contact 79200211/99233127.

MUSIC

February 8
Scream Daisy at V5
Scream Daisy will be performing at V5 Bar, Vault 5, Valletta Waterfront (next to Tal-Kaptan Pizzeria). Performance starts at 10:00pm. 21228060. www.barv5.com.

February 9
Pre-Valentine Massacre IV
Loathe, Knockturn Alley and Seismic will be playing at Remedy Rock Bar, Paceville from 9:30pm. Entrance is €7 (Lm2).

THEATRE

February 8 - 10
Mercury Fur
Unifaun theatre will be staging Philip Ridley’s Mercury Fur, directed by Chris Gatt at MITP. The cast includes Irene Christ, John Grech, Toni Attard, Mik Pisani, Edward Caruana Galizia, Barrie Stott, Jan Zammit, Francis Nwobodo.
www.unifauntheatre.com

February 8 - 10; 15 - 17
Glorious!
The comedy Glorious! is the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, possibly the worst soprano in the world, will be staged at the Manoel Theatre. Florence Foster Jenkins will be played by Marylu Coppini, while Mikhail Basmadjian will be playing her pianist Cosme McMoon. Colin Willis will play her boyfriend St Clair, Nanette Brimmer will be playing Florence’s best friend Dorothy, Paula Fleri Soler will play Maria the Mexican maid and Simone Pavlides will play the part of Florence’s arch-enemy Mrs Johnson.Glorious! is directed by Coryse Borg.
Tickets may be booked or purchased from the Manoel Theatre Booking Office, email: bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt, website: www.teatrumanoel.com.mt and tel. no: 21 246389.  More information from website: www.madc.biz.

EXHIBITIONS

February 8 - 24
Carmelo Mangion – His Life and Works 1905 – 1997
Caraffa Stores at Cottonera will host an exhibition of paintings by Carmelo Mangion. The exhibition will coincide with a publication entitled ‘Carmelo Mangion – His Life and Works 1905 – 1997’. The collection of artistic works consists of forty five pieces in various media, namely gouache, water-colour, oil and a limited number of etchings.
The book on the life and works of the artist is written by Joseph Paul Cassar and documents the vast majority of Carmelo Mangion’s artistic output with a critique of the works. The publication will also be available at Caraffa Stores and from all leading bookshops and stationers. The exhibition is open from 10.00am to 1.00pm; 4.00pm and 7.00pm.

Until February 16
Asante Sana from the hearts of the children in Kenya
An exhibition of drawings by children made during the summer camp organized last summer in Kawangware by Kare4Kenya. Held at the Center for National Culture in the Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, in Wied il-Ghasel Street, Mosta. The exhibition will be open everyday between 6.30pm and 9.00pm from Monday to Saturday and from 10.00am to noon then 6.00pm to 9.00pm on Sundays.

Until February 17
The Gentle Kiss of Existence
An exhibition of paintings by Daniel Spiteri at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta. Open Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 4.00pm.

Until February 24
Ode to Joy - works by Ljupco Samardziski
Macedonian-born painter Ljupco Samardziski will be showing his works at the St James Cavalier Upper Galleries. His varied artistic and academic career has juggled visual art and music. Samardziski blends the two artforms in his paintings to create striking collages.

Until February 17
Passages
An exhibition of abstract paintings by Lewis Zammit at the St James Cavalier Main Hall.

Until February 29
Valentine’s Exhibition
A Valentine’s Day themed exhibition at Artitude Gallery, Tigne, Sliema. Featuring Studio Plato artists Robert Howley, Deborah Attard and Lucia Suquia Quintana.
Until March 3
The Maria Pisani Bequest
An exhibition of eleven paintings by the renowned Maltese artist Lazzaro Pisani (1854 - 1932) donated to Heritage Malta by his daughter Maria Pisani. Held at the Contemporary Hall of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Open from Monday to Sunday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (last admission 4:30pm).

Until March 3
Contours
An exhibition of ceramics by Charlot Cassar at the Loggia, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00am - 5.00pm (Last Admission 4.30pm).

Until March 15
American Prints
An exhibition of prints donated to Heritage Malta by Mr Martin Karlin from USA at the Gozo Area Exhibition Hall, Gozo Area Office, The Citadel Gozo. Open Monday to Friday from 8.00am - 4.00pm (Last Admission 4.30pm).

QUIZ NIGHTS

Thursdays
Quiz Nights held at Ciao Frà, Xemxija. Entrance next to Beachaven. Every Thursday at 9.00pm, tables team up to fill in a self-completion quiz pack of 40 general knowledge and current affairs questions. Winners receive Lm10 discount off their bill and a bottle of bubbly (both winners and runners-up). Participation fee Lm1. Reservations call: 99458567.