May 29
The Beat that Shakes the Mothership Electro night organised by DonDisko and The Devil Digs Rave at Poxx Bar, Paceville. Featuring DJs Mathematikal, Squeak, Kenji, Alex Thomson, Boy Kills Girl. Doors open at 23:00. Entrance is free.
June 6
Dance Motha Dance A night of electro/mesh ups/indie/bop and disco tunes, as delivered by DJs Jamie De Cesare, Bob and Rusty Cowboy at Poxx Bar, Paceville from 22:00. Entrance is at €5.
June 20
Club Sandwich Summer Session 1 The alternative music nights will continue at the open-air venue of Zmerc Regatta Club, Marsamxett, Valletta from 21:00. Featuring DJ sets from Bob, Vinc and a guest DJ. Entrance is free.
MUSIC
May 29
Haydn Trio Eisenstadt Performance by the leading Austrian chamber music ensemble at the Manoel Theatre, as part of the composer’s bicentenary celebrations. The concert starts at 20:00. Bookings: 21246389 or by sending an email to bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt.
May 30
Marco Carta live in concert Concert by Italian singer at the Aurora Theatre, Victoria, Gozo. Fabrizio Faniello will provide support. Concert starts at 20:00. For more info email: dynamicpromotions@onvol.net.
EXHIBITIONS
Until May 31
Interiors An exhibition of paintings by artist Carmen Pizzuto at the Contemporary Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Open Monday to Sunday from 09:00 - 17:00 (Last admission 16:30).
Until May 31
Visual Mechanics An exhibition by Martina Schmuecker held at the Malta Contemporary Art, 8, Off Racecourse Street, Marsa. It combines two important strands of Schmuecker’s recent work - one being a new series of drawings, the other a newly developed performance. Opening hours on all other days are between 16:00 and 20:00.
Until May 31
Umeko Okano: In the Light The Japanese painter exhibits at Artitude Gallery, 17, Tigne Street, Sliema. Opening hours are 10:00 - 13:00, 16:00 - 19:00, from Tuesdays till Saturdays. More info: artitudegallerymalta@hotmail.com or 21316708/99844653.
Until May 31
Nature’s Soul Exhibition of 60 works by Italian artist Xante Battaglia at the Cittadella centre for cultural and arts, Victoria, Gozo. Opening hours between Monday to Friday from 10:00 till 15:00 Saturday, Sundays and holidays between 11:00 and 15:00.
June 5 - July 19
Police photography Exhibition by Stephen Busuttil at the main hall of St James Cavalier.
June 5 - July 14
Olaug Vethal (1946-2007): Drawings and Prints Exhibition of paintings and drawings at exhibits at Artitude Gallery, 17, Tigne Street, Sliema. Opening hours are 10:00 - 13:00, 16:00 - 19:00, from Tuesdays till Saturdays. More info: artitudegallerymalta@hotmail.com or 21316708/99844653.
Until June 12
Small is beautiful Exhibition of miniature sculptures in painted terracotta by Joseph Casha at the School of Art, Old Bakery Street, Valletta.
Until June 14
Compositions An exhibition of paintings by artist Paul Cassar at the Loggia, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Open Monday to Sunday from 09:00 - 17:00 (Last admission 16:30).
Until June 16
VII Collective exhibition by Edukarti at the Upper Galleries of St James Cavalier. The group of seven B.Ed (Hons) will each be tackling one of the Seven Deadly Sins visually.
THEATRE
May 29 - June 7
Go Zoo Goes Cabaret The Zoo comedy team will be presenting a cabaret themed show at The City Theatre, Old Bakery Street, Valletta. More info: 79790200/21808080. Tickets: Dual Zone in Qormi/Paola, I Centre - Pieta, Brittania Tours - Valletta, Untours - Zabbar and Right Deal - Iklin/Cospicua. Bookings: www.biljetti.com.
May 29 - 31
The Secret Lives of Henry and Alice TNT Productions presents David Tristram’s play as directed by Polly March at St James Cavalier. The titular couple in this domestic comedy will be played by Alan Montanaro and Denise Mulholland. The duo will also be interpreting a variety of secondary characters. Tickets at €16 are available from the box office: 2122 3200/boxoffice@sjcav.org
June 5 - 7
Truth or Dare The latest play by Du Productions will take place at the MITP, St Christopher’s Street, Valletta from 20:00. Booking from St. James Cavalier 21223216/200 or boxoffice@sjcav.org
BOOKS
Today until May 30
Book Fair of Maltese Publications The National Book council will be holding the second edition of the fair dedicated to local publications at the Parliamentary Secretariat of Tourism, Auberge d’Italie, Merchant Street, Valletta. Opening hours are 10:00 to 19:00 today, Thursday and Friday and 09:00 to 13:00 on Saturday. Entrance is free.
FILM SCREENING
May 30
The Exploding Cinema British cult initiative Exploding Cinema will be hosting an event courtesy of Kinemastik at the Ospizio, Floriana (opposite Excelsior Hotel) from 21:00. Bark Bark Disco will have their debut concert right after the screening followed by DJ Bob and DJ Vinc on decks. Entrance is at €7.
BELLY DANCING
June 23 - August 27
Tribal Belly Dance classes Tribal Dance Malta is organising a 10-week belly dance course at Activezone Gym, Msida (next to Junior College). Each course consists of a one-hour class once a week. The Tuesday class starts at 19:30 (except for the first three weeks where it will start at 20:00) and the Thursday class starts at 21:00 each week. The fee for each course is €80. Availability is limited and booking recommended through tribaldancemalta@gmail.com.
QUIZ NIGHT
Thursdays
Snoopy’s Pub Quiz Quiz at Snoopy’s Bar and Restaurant, Sliema starts at 20:30. The format of the event follows a typical UK pub quiz format: each table booked is considered to be a team. Quiz packs containing 40 questions on different topics are given out to each team, who would in turn be given an hour’s time limit to fill in their answers. After the hour elapses, correct answers will be called out by the quizmaster, after which the winning table is announced. Winners receive a €20 discount off their bill. A free bottle of The Stump Jump (Australia), imported by Bicanter Wines, will be given to the winning table and runners up. Participation is set at €2 per person. Those interested in participating are kindly asked to contact quizmaster David Darmanin on 99458567.
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