NIGHTLIFE

May 31
Beats of Freedom
Reggae Night by Moviment Graffiti held at the Marsa Open Centre from 20:00. Featuring DJ Rhythm Teacher and El Presidente Soundsystem. Entrance is free. Transport from Marsa to Hal Far will be made available. Hotline: 79316679.

May 31
It all began in Camden
The Devil Digs Rave presents a night of partying at Poxx Bar, featuring Mathematikal with a ‘These are our roots’ DJ set plus Guest DJs. Entrance is free. www.myspace.com/devildigsrave, myspace.com/mathematical

June 7
One Love
Juuls Bar and OutoftheBox events present a Reggae Party at Tigulio, Spinola Bay Area, St Julian’s. Music by Nicki with special guest El Presidente Soundsystem from Germany. Entrance is free. €3 after midnight.

THEATRE

May 31, June 1
Lacuna at Warehouse No. 8
Du’ Theatre, hot off the heels of Medea, will be performing their loose adaptation of Trevor Zahra’s short story collection Sepja at the brand new performance space in Marsa. The cast of Lacuna includes Magda van Kuilenburg, Franica Pulis, Kristjana Casha and Simone Spiteri, with musical accompaniment by Tim Ellis on piano, Chris Cini on violin and Michael Galea on percussion. Performances start at 21:00 and tickets are €11 (€8 for Warehouse no.8 membership holders). They can be purchased from Maestro e fresco (South Street, Valletta), Juuls Bar, (St.Julians), and from Warehouse No.8 runners. For directions to Warehouse No.8 park at BOV Marsa and follow the signs. For info call 7940 4134 / 79057676 or email jimmygrima@ilmahzen.com

MUSIC

Tomorrow
Bitterside album launch
Bitterside will be launching their latest release, Underrated, at Hard Rock Café, Baystreet, from 21:00. www.myspace.com/bittersidemusic

May 30
Carrie + Niki Gravino and The Vile Bodies + Cable 35
Carrie, Niki Gravino and The Vile Bodies, Cable 35 will be performing at Poxx Bar from 21:30. DJ Estranjer will wrap up the show with an alternative aftergig party.
www.myspace.com/carrieonsinging, www.myspace.com/cable35band, www.myspace.com/nikigravino

EXHIBITIONS

Ends today
Ix- u jien
Exhibition of paintings by Dustin Cauchi at the Loggia, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Open from 09:00 until 17:00 (last admission at 16:30). The opening will also serve as a launch for Francesca Mangion’s book, which will feature illustrations by the artist.

Until May 31
Ben Maile
Ben Maile (b. 1922) exhibits in Malta for the first time. The exhibit will be on display round the clock in the lobby. Brought to you by Exposed Art: 99292488, lily@exposedart.com

Until June 1
ArtLinks 2008
Exhibition by student from 11 participating secondary schools, held at Lorenzo Gafaí Secondary School, Vittoriosa. Open from 08:30 to 14:00 between May 12 -29; open all day on May 30, 31 and until noon on June 1.

Until June 8
Silence
A photographic exhibition by Lia Sáile at the Loggia, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Sunday from 9:00-17:00 (Last Admission 16:30).

June 8 - July 13
Bla Rima
Exhibition of abstract work on canvas by Jolene Cini and Sarah Spiteri at the GWU Hall, Valletta. Open Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 19:00

Until June 9
Mikrokosmos
Series of paintings by Helga Portanier at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Valletta. The works, whose media are tempera, ink and watercolour on paper, draw on textural inspiration from natural elements that surround us: bark, shells, fossils, shrubs.

Until June 15
Art From Within
Traveling collective exhibition of Art Brut paintings at the St James Cavalier Upper Galleries. The project originated at the Haus der Kunstler in Gugging, Austria, as part of the ‘Kunst Von Innen’ (Art from within) project. The exhibition is commissioned by the Ministry of European and International Affairs.

Until June 22
Sea Dreaming
Derek Nice returns to St James Cavalier with new works, often made from recycled, regenerated found objects and materials. In collaboration with Vince Briffa (installation artist) Renzo Spiteri (percussionist) and Digby Atkinson (painter and printmaker).

Until June 22
Sch·ism
The latest experimental art event organised by Edukarti, an organisation of Art Education students within the Faculty of Education at the University of Malta, exhibited on the lower floor of St James Cavalier. Some of the drawings are in graphite or cut up into little squares that form a larger work when assembled, like pixels on a computer screen. Others are produced using smoke and even cigarette ash. Others became sculpture in mixed media, or were conceived using digital photo editing and 3D software. The exhibiting students are Emanuel Bonnici, Laura Cachia, Clive Gerada, Louise Mallia, Maria Micallef and Massabielle Zammit.

PUBLIC
DEBATE

May 31
Future of the Left
Zminijietna – Voice of the Left will be organising a public debate on the future of the Left at 60A, Strait Street, Valletta, from 10:00. The debate will be chaired by journalist James Debono and shall have a round table format.
In addition to speakers from Zminijietna - Voice of the Left, other speakers confirmed so far include Desmond Zammit Marmara’, Dr Carmel Borg, Dr Carmen Sammut, Stephen Cachia, Aaron Farrugia, Anna Zammit, Dr Ray Fabri, Marco Briffa, Dr Keith Grech, Dr Adrian Grima, Dun Gwann Xerri, Tania Borg and others.
www.zminijietna.org

DOCUMENTARY

June 14
Five to the Floor
Out of the Box and D.Artz present a documentary on the Maltese clubbing scene at Q’bar, Valletta Waterfront from 21:30. The documentary portrays the Maltese clubbing scene as seen through the eyes of DJ Specs. It shows the evolution of electronic music via five influential Maltese djs and producers: Owen Jay, Brian James, Spooky Monkey, Roderick and Duo Blanc. There will be an after-party featuring Owen Jay and DJ Specs. Entrance is free.