NIGHTLIFE

March 8
F*** Politics, Let's Dance
Self-explanatory night of mayhem at Poxx Bar. Organised by Stagedive and featuring DJs Bob and Rusty Cowboy (from Exquisite Breaks). Entrance is at €3.50, which includes a free drink. Doors open at 22:00.

DANCE AND THEATRE

March 14 - 16
In search of Simone
Theatrecore will be commemorating the 100th anniversary of the French feminist philosopher Simone de Beauvoir with a performance at St James Cavalier, written and directed by Tyrone Grima. The cast includes Monica Attard, Mireille Mifsud and Sarah Camilleri. Performances start at 20:00.

March 18, 19
Verve ‘08
The Dance Workshop will be presenting its 9th annual dance production at St. Agatha’s Auditorium in Rabat. Entitled Verve ’08, this production is divided into two parts.
The first is a children’s ballet based on a Maltese legend and poem. In the second part of the performance, Malta’s most talented dancers will present the works of established local choreographers. Tickets at €12 and €9 are available from the Dance Workshop at the National Pool Complex, Gzira and The Dance Studio, Sliema Road, Kappara. Ticket hotline: 99429233, 21242465.

MUSIC

Tonight
Thracia in Malta
UK band Thracia (featuring ex-members of Defenestration, Freebase and Gutworm) will be performing at Remedy, Paceville. They will be joined by Brain Damage and Shades of Chaos. Doors open at 20:00. Entrance is €6. www.myspace.com/thraciatowers.

March 15
Sketches from Home
Performance of world music at the Manoel Theatre. Celebrating 2008 as European Year for Intercultural Dialogue, Musiconnect (Malta) presents this captivating performance of creative musical dialogue that spans from highly energetic to evocative and sensitive moments. Featuring Guo Yue, Renzo Spiteri and Ben Murray. Book from the Manoel Theatre at 2124 6389, bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt, www.teatrumanoel.com.mt

March 29, 30
Akustika
An acoustic evening at the St James Cavalier music room. Featuring Carlo Muscat on saxophone, Luke Vella Clark on percussions, Martina Falzon on piano, Mario Farrugia on bass, Antonio Olivieri and Malcolm Bonnici on guitars and Isabel Zammit and Justin Galea on vocals. Starts at 20:00. Tickets are at €7. Book at St James by phoning 21223200. info@akustika@zhnmalta.org

EXHIBITIONS

Ends tomorrow
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, 21:00 to 17:00 (last admission 16:30).

Ends tomorrow
Contours
An exhibition of ceramics by Charlot Cassar at the Loggia, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Open Monday to Sunday from 09.00 - 17.00 (Last Admission 16.30).

March 7 – April 15
WATCH
A collaboration between Vince Briffa (Malta), Ken G. Hay & Seetha A. (Moorland Productions – UK) and J. Michael Anderson (UK) at the Loggia, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Open Monday to Sunday from 09.00 - 17.00 (Last admission 16.30.)

March 8 - April 6
Reading Cabinets
An installation by Raphael Vella at St James Cavalier. A corridor in the lower galleries of St James Cavalier has been transformed to house a unique display that presents many of the drawings in bright red plan chests with drawers that can be opened by viewers. Entitled Reading Cabinets, the exhibition also includes a number of large drawings that were produced after the Modern Art Oxford show and are being shown in public for the first time at St James Cavalier.

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 08.00 - 17.00 (Last Admission 16.30).

March 29 – May 4
Visage
An exhibition of drawings, etchings, oils and sculpture by Jesmond Vassallo & Francesco Astisculptures at the Contemporary Room, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Open Monday to Sunday from 09.00 - 17.00 (Last admission 16.30.)

Until March 30
Grazzi Malta
‘Grazzi Malta: An art exhibition with works by Olaug Vethal(1946-2007) whilst in Malta from 1988-2007’ will feature 40 works of art and other artifacts that reveal the relationship of this artist with the Maltese people whom she loved to paint. It is taking place at the St James Cavalier Upper galleries. This is the first exhibition and publication following the artist’s death on February 24. This exhibition will reveal the stylistic changes in her art from the very first presence of the artist on the island till the very last stages of her life, during her illness. The influences of the Maltese culture, people, way of life and light are reminiscent in her works following comparisons to when she first arrived.
Until April 13
Boats, Balconies and Buildings
An exhibition of paintings and watercolours by Lionel Coates and Narinder Coates at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta.

PUBLIC LECTURE

March 6
The role of the building in conserving its content
Public lecture by world authority on Preventive Conservation, Dr Tim Padfield. Organised by Heritage Malta at Awla Withmore, Ex-Royal Naval Hospital, Triq il-Missjoni Taljana, Bighi, Kalkara. Starts at 17.30.

QUIZ NIGHTS

Thursdays
Quiz Nights held at Ciao Frà, Xemxija. Entrance next to Beachaven. Every Thursday at 21.00, 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.