NIGHTLIFE

Wednesdays
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

Wednesdays
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 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 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

Until July 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). 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

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.

Tonight
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. Entrance at €8 includes a free drink. www.xtruppaw.com, http://www.myspace.com/theiskandal

July 16
Chasing Pandora
The band will be performing a 90-minute set at La Vitoria Bastions, Ospizio, Floriana from 21:00. Tickets at €10 are available from Exotique, Agenda, Bookends, Vodafone and Newskiosk and www.maltaticket.com. www.chasingpandora.com.

July 17
Sound of Diversity
The Armed Forces of Malta Band together with the Ars Ludi Percussion Ensemble will be performing works by Steve Reich, Frank Zappa, John Cage, Ruben Zahra and more at the Old Opera House Ruins, Valletta from 21:00. Tickets are at €8 and €12. Available from Exotique, Agenda, Bookends, Vodafone and Newskiosk and www.maltaticket.com.

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 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

EXHIBITIONS

Until July 17
The New Eye of Osiris
Exhibition of photography composites by Patrick Fenech at the basement of the Auberge D’Italie, Merchant’s Street, Valletta.

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 July 20
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 July 26
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 July 27
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