NIGHTLIFE

Tonight
Surfside Wednesdays
Outdoor parties at Surfside, Sliema every Wednesday from 20:30. Featuring DJs Clayton J and Tony Tony plus weekly guests. Also featuring fire jugglers, shisha and percussionists. Register for an eight-week pass from www.surfsidewednesdays.info

Tonight
Tat-Tarag Wednesdays
Night of music and art at the Tat-Tarag Wine Bar, Saqqajja Hill, Rabat from 20:30. For info contact 79256198, xemxemx@hotmail.com

July 3
No More Secrets…
Night of live music at Juuls Bar, St Julians from 22:00. Free entrance.

July 5
Ska - Reggae - Trojan - Dancehall Night
Night of music at Rookies Bar, Bugibba courtesy of DJs Nick Morales, Miguel Kinnie and Fre. Starts from 21:00. Entrance is free.

July 5
Salvation
Gay Pride party at Groove Gardens, Gianpula from 22:30. Featuring Ira Losco and DJs Andy Luca and Coco Da Housebitch. Also featuring international DJ Pier Morrocco and entertainment from The Phoenician Jockeys and Klozet. Tickets are at €10.50, available from MatchMusic, Offshore, Cucoo’s and Collezione. Ticket hotlines: 79272601, 79292107.

July 11
Pinkpube Night
A night of electronica, dubstep and techno from DJs Big Dog Foundation, dot., A.I. and Danjeli from 21:00 at Poxx Bar, Paceville. Entrance at €3 includes a free drink.

THEATRE AND DANCE

Until July 5
The Pardon Beggars
A stage version of the radio play by Vincent Vella, which was selected as regional winner for Europe in the BBC World Service and British Council International Radio Playwriting Competition 2007. Directed by Chris Gatt and featuring Pia Zammit, Coryse Borg, Manuel Cauchi and John Suda. Tickets may be purchased from Exotique, Agenda, Vodafone, Bookends and Newkiosks outlets, as well as from www.maltaticket.com

July 5 - 9
Macbeth
MADC will be presenting Shakespeare’s Macbeth at Fort St Elmo, as directed by the Australian director Geoffrey Borny. The cast includes Paul Portelli, Charlotte Grech, Alan Paris, Jean Pierre Aguis, Colin Willis, Paula Fleri Soler, Faye Paris, Katherine Brown and Maxine Calleja Urry. www.madc.biz

July 8 - 11
Vaudevilles
Actinghouse Productions presents two comedies by Anton Chekhov (On the Harmfulness of Tobacco and The Bear) at the La Vittoria Bastions, Floriana (down the road from the public library). Part 1: ‘On the harmful effects of tobacco’ directed and acted by Tobias Lehmann and PART 2: ‘The Bear’ is directed by: Stephan Baumecker
with: Irene Christ, Edward Mercieca and Graham Arnold. The performances will be accompanied by traditional Russian music by accordionist Yuri Charyguine and violinist Nemanja Ljubinkovic. Book tickets from www.maltaticket.com or Exotique, Agenda, Vodafone, Bookends and Newskiosk.

July 11, 12
Puerto Flamenco’s Apachenado
Puerto Flamenco will be performing at the Argotti Gardens, Floriana from 21:00. Tickets are at €15. Book from www.maltaticket.com or purchase from all Exotique, Agenda, Bookends, Vodafone and Newskiosk outlets.www.puertoflamenco.com, www.myspace.com/puertoflamencospace

MUSIC

July 4
Areola Treat E.P. launch
The band will be launching their self-titled EP at Poxx Bar, Paceville accompanied by Cable 35 and DJ Jeanz. Doors open at 21:30, entrance is free upon purchase of E.P. at €10, €6 without E.P.

July 4, 5
Jazz Fringe!
Fringe! Productions presents the second edition of the international jazz festival, held at the Argotti Gardens, Floriana. The first night will feature the Prez-Pilon group from Paris and 3por6 from Brazil. The second night will feature the Germany-based pianist Christophe Adams, who will be playing from 21:00. The final act will be the renowned Italian musician Nico Gori. For more information visit www.myspace.com/jazzfringe

July 6
Colour Me - A spectrum of Baroque Music
Dorothy Baldacchino, Elaine Borg and Rachel Curmi, accompanied by Ramona Zammit Formosa, will be presenting a recital of Baroque songs, arias and sacred works by Bach, Caccini, Giordani, Gluck, Handel, Lotti, Paisiello, Pergolesi and Purcell at St Catherine’s Church of Italy, Valletta from 11:00.

July 9
Winter Moods + Salt
Courtesy of NnG Promotions and Vodafone Music Jam, Winter Moods will be playing a mega summer concert at the Valletta Waterfront, supported by Salt. General standing tickets are at €10 each. Vodafone customers get a free ticket with every ticket purchased. A limited number of VIP tickets are available at €20 each. Tickets are available from Vodafone Retail Outlets and Exclusive Dealers, Exotique, Agenda Bookshop and online at www.maltaticket.com. www.wintermoods.net

July 12
Xtruppaw + Iskandal
The punk bands will be playing at Poxx Bar, Paceville from 21:00. Iskandal return to the stage following a two-year hiatus.

From July 17
Live, Latin & Jazz
Latin, jazz, blues and funk music every Thursday at QBar, Valletta Watefront. Free entrance. www.qbar.com.mt

July 19
Nomad Son/Archaic Descent
The metal bands will be performing at Poxx Bar from 21:00. Nomad Son will be launching their CD, ‘First Light’. Entrance is at €7, free entrance with each CD purchased. www.nomadson.com, www.archaicdescent.com

July 26
Extreme Maltese Metal Festival
20 local bands will be divided into metal and rock stages during the festival, taking place at Montekristo Estates, Siggewi from 15:00. Entrance is at €20. Transport to the venue will be available from Phoenicia Hotel, Floriana at 15:00 and after the event at 02:30. For a full list of the bands playing log on to www.extrememaltesemetal.com

Wednesdays
Unplugged Wednesdays
Acoustic music at Townhouse 5, Republic Street, Rabat. Starts at 21:00 and entrance is free. To get to Townhouse 5, drive into Rabat’s main street, passing the petrol station, and make a second turning on the right. For reservations call 27500055.

EXHIBITIONS

Until 5 July
tourism.com
A joint video installation by Ruth Bianco and Richard Davies at the Loggia Gallaries at the Loggia, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Sunday from 09.00 - 17.00 (last admission 16.30).

Until July 10
Bloodline
A selection of artworks by Esprit and Simon Barthet, Giuseppe Cali’, Mary de Piro and Philippa Bianchi, Antoine, Gerald and Antoine-Paul Camilleri, Victor and Andrew Diacono, the brothers Edward and Robert and Debbie Caruana Dingli, Blanche Ellul Sullivan and Anna Grima, Arnold and Nicola Sultana at Gallery G, no. 4, Sir Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija. Open between 09:00 and 17:00 on weekdays and 09:30 and 12:30 on Saturdays. Contact details: 21421984/5. E-mail Address: grimand@medzone.com.mt.

Until 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 July 20
A Commonwealth of Diverse Cultures Poland’s Heritage
A multi media exhibition consisting of 10 short documentaries on Poland’s cultural heritage held at the Atrium of St James Cavalier. Organised by the Embassy of The Republic of Poland and St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, the films present a general history of Poland and the National Library in Warsaw, and the different traditions whose legacy has influenced the Polish contemporary culture.

Until 20 July
Antique Chinese Ceramics
Exhibition of ancient Chinese ceramics at Fort St Angelo, Vittoriosa, organised by Heritage Malta in collaboration with the Soveriegn Military Order of Malta.

Until 26 July
Mile of paper
A bookart installation created by the current MA/MFA student artists and tutors working on the Fine Art master programmes at the University College for the Creative Arts, Kent UK. Taking place at the Painting Gallaries of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Open Monday to Sunday from 09.00 hrs - 17.00 hrs (last admission 16.30).

Until 27 July
Autofictions
An exhibition of paintings by Axel Plöger at the National Museum of Natural History, Lower Courtyard, Vilhena Palace, Mdina. Open Monday to Friday from 09.00 - 17.00 (last admission 16.30).

Until July 31
Caesar Attard
The artist will be exhibiting at Bank of Valletta, Santa Venera. Opening hours: Monday to Friday - 08:00 - 17:00 and Saturday - 09:00 - 13:00

FESTIVALS

Until July 12
Kinemastik Short Film Festival
This year’s festival will include films from Belgium, UK, Norway, France, Germany and more. It will be opening at St James Cavalier at 20:00 with a night of 13 short films. The screenings at the festival’s standard Gnien Il-Gardjola venue in Valletta will take place on July 11 and 12 from 20:00. Tickets for one night are at €5 and €9 for both nights. For more the full programme visit www.kinemastik.org

July 13
Collage of Cultures
Festival celebrating cultural diversity at Argotti Gardens, Floriana from 16:00 to 23:00. Featuring music by Big Band Brothers, Shilloo’s Tree, Walter Micallef and Marc Galea. The event also features art exhibitions, drum work shops and traditional food. There will also be a discussion forum and stands where 12 Maltese organisations will be promoting their work. www.thirdworldgroup.org