June 27
Riddimfusion A night of eclectic music at the Herbert Ganado Gardens, Valletta (next to the Sunday market). Featuring Brikkuni and Mohamed, Sixth Simfoni feat. Salomon, Danjeli and Mesfin and Hallata Balatta. The event will also feature an NGOs village with foodstands from Eritrea, Palestine, Somalia. Tickets are at €5. More info: riddimfusion@gmail.com, 79316679/99044627.
June 17
De La Funk Night of funk at Surfside, Sliema featuring DJs Dave Brown, Dr Zicotron and Rusty Cowboy. Starts from 20:40. Entrance is free.
MUSIC
Tonight
26 Other Worlds The progressive metal band will be playing at Rookies Bar, Bugibba as part of Battle of the Bands. Doors open at 21:00. Entrance is free.
tonight
Pete ‘n Papps duo With Alex Papagiorcopulo on guitars and Peter Grech on vocals, this live act adds their own signature touch to tracks from the likes of The Killers, Kings of Leon, U2 and even Bob Marley. Pete ‘n Papps will be performing live at the NSTS Aquacentre at 8:30 pm. For further info one may call Keith Marshall on 9947 1813
June 26
Chasing Pandora at St James The band will be performing at the St James Cavalier Music Room from 21:00. Tickets are at €7, including a free copy of their new single Time. Bookings: 21223200, boxoffice@sjcav.org
June 26
Forsaken + Sepia The doom metal band will be playing with newcomers Sepia at Liquid Club, San Gwann. Doors open at 21:00. Entrance is at €7.
Fridays starting June 26
Bridge Bar sessions Fringe presents jazz nights at Bridge Bar, Victoria Gate, Valletta from 21:00. Featuring a selection of local and international artists playing a variety of genres including bebop, latin, fusion and bossa jazz, amongst others.
June 27
In love with Bach! Next Saturday’s edition of the lunchtime concerts at the Carmelite Priory Museum, Villegaignon Street, Mdina features Sarah Spiteri with Johann Sebastian Bach’s Suite No. 1 and No. 2 for solo viola. Starts at noon. No extra charge apart from museum entrance fee.
June 30
La Traviata live from Convent Garden Verdi’s classic opera in live transmission from Convent Garden, London to Argotti Gardens, Floriana from 20:30. Featuring American soprano Renée Fleming as doomed courtesan Violetta, with Joseph Calleja as her young lover Alfredo and Thomas Hampson as his unyielding father . Conducted by Antonio Pappano, Music Director of The Royal Opera. More info: 2122 3200, boxoffice@sjcav.org.
July 4
Absymal Torment + Coalition to the Sun + In the Name Of The metal bands will be playing at Poxx Bar, Paceville. Doors open at 21:00. Entrance at €7 includes a free drink.
July 18
Item vs. Knockturn Alley The metal bands will be playing at Poxx Bar, Paceville from 22:00. Entrance is at €6.
THEATRE
June 26
Phèdre Recorded encore of the sold out live transmission of Phedre from the National Theatre, London - with Helen Mirren in the main role - at St James Cavalier Cinema. Preshow is at 19:30 and the performance starts at 20:00. Tickets are at €20. Bookings: 2122 3200, boxoffice@sjcav.org.
June 27, 28, 29
The Supplices Performance of Aeschylus’ classical drama by the National Institute of Ancient Drama, Syracuse at the Greek Theatre, Ta’ Qali from 20:30. Tickets are at €12 from: www.maltaticket.com, Agenda Bookshop, Bookends, Exotique (VSC Ltd.), Newskiosk and Vodafone. More info: For more info: 21244895, 27223327, info@micc.org.mt.
July 2
Arlecchino’s Love Potion Commedia dell’Arte farce at the Malta Society of Arts, Manufacures and Commerce, Palazzo De La Salle, 219 Republic Street, Valletta. Directed by Narcy Calamatta. Starts at 20:30. Entrance is free.
EXHIBITIONS
Until June 25
Twenty years of art San Anton school commemorates its 20th anniversary with an exhibition at Auberge D`Italie, Valletta. Featuring 79 mixed media works by the school’s students. Opening hours: 09:00- 17:00 (Monday to Friday).
Until June 27
Diversity in Art Ir-Razzett tal Markiz Mallia Tabone and L-Ghaqda Filantropika Talent Mosti will be hosting a collective exhibition featuring works by Marie Claire Albanazzo, Ray Azzopardi, William Azzopardi, Terezino Borg, Doriette Gauci Sciortino, Deborah Marmara and Darren Spiteri at the Razzett tal Markiz Mallia Tabone, Mosta. Exhibition is open daily. Meet the artists between 18:00 and 21:00 Monday to Friday and between 10:00 to 12:00 and 18:00 and 21:00 on Saturday and Sunday.
Until June 28
The World Next Door Film and video group show curated by Ruth Bianco at the Malta Contemporary Art, 8, Off Racecourse Street, Marsa. Featuring works from Reem Bader, Maria Papanastasiou, Sumita Chauhan, Linda Gibson, Leah Decter, Josephine Turalba, Esin Croft and Ruth Bianco. The opening will take place on June 11 from 19:30 to 01:30. Opening hours after that will be 16:00 to 20:00 between Wednesday and Sunday. www.maltacontemporaryart.com
Until July 14
Olaug Vethal (1946-2007): Drawings and Prints Exhibition of paintings and drawings at The National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta.
Until July 19
Police photography Exhibition by Stephen Busuttil at the main hall of St James Cavalier.
Until July 23
19th BOV Retrospective Exhibition Exhibition by painter Charles Cassar at the Bank of Valletta Head Office, St Venera.
LITERATURE
June 29
Il-Profeta Readings from Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet (as translated into Maltese by Victor Fenech) at the Manoel Theatre courtyard from 19:30. Entrance is free. Organised by Poezijaplus.
June 30
Poetry reading by Michael O’Neill The Durham scholar and poet will be giving a reading of his work at the KSU Common Room from 19:30. Entrance is free. Refreshments will be served. Organized by the Department of English Students Association (DESA).
WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
Until July 21
Tambourine workshop The Etnika project will be putting together a tambourine workshop consisting of five 90 minute sessions and priced at €50. Those interested are to get in touch on ilmahzen@gmail.com for details on venue and times.
Until 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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