August 21
To Planets Beyond the Ghetto Blaster The Devil Digs Rave night at Hacienda, Paceville from 23:00. Live set by Mathematikal with DJ sets from Squeak, Kenji and The Wizard
August 22
Lion’s Eye 3 Reggae Fest Reggae party by Dingli Cliffs featuring two chillout areas, a large camping area, bar and grill and a DJ set. Tickets for the party are at €4, €7 for camping. Contact: 99834863
September 5
Pullagri Hedon.events present music by Plato’s Dream Machine, Legendary Sound System, Danjeli and Macropode in Triq L-Imqabba, Kirkop (next to ST Electronics) from 21:30. Entrance is at €5.
September 5
Club Sandwich Indie music night at Zmerc City, Marsamxett, Valletta from 22:30. Featuring DJs Bob, Vinc and G. Entrance is free.
MUSIC
August 27
Classical Vocal Evening Joseph Lia (baritone) will be presenting a concert including works by Verdi, Mozart, Schumann, Donizetti, Caccini, Stradella, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Rubinstein, Vella and others. 20:30 at the Sagrestia Vault of the Valletta Waterfront. Tickets at €15 can be bought from D'Amato, Valletta and at the door. Bookings: bookings@baroccomalta.com, 79409064.
August 29
Deadbeat The Montreal-based DJ will be playing a set at Buskett Roadhouse from 22:00. Also featuring Owen Jay as local support and visuals by Pinkpube VJs. Tickets at €10. Hotline: 99290626
August 29
Scream Daisy The band will be playing an unplugged set at the Marsovin Summer Wine Festival, The Citadel, Victoria, Gozo from 19:00
Fridays
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.
EXHIBITIONS
Until August 23
MCA 07 - Masquerade Exhibition by contemporary artist Douglas White (UK) at the Malta Contemporary Art, 8, Off Racecourse Street, Marsa. Opening hours are by appointment, which can be made on info@maltacontemporaryart.com
Until August 28
Inspiration and Serenity Exhibition of paintings by Emma Borg and Emmanuel Previ at Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Palazzo De La Salle, 219 Republic Street, Valletta.
Until August 29
Through Blue Exhibition of paintings by James Vella Clark at Art E. Gallery, Victoria, Gozo.
Until September 1
The Artist at Work A selection of high quality studies, highlighting the stages in producing a painting, ranging from personal sketches to bozzetto`s for clients and patrons, on to scaled drawings, spanning over three centuries of artistic activity in Malta, from the 17th till the 20th century are being exhibited at the Contemporary Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta. Open Monday to Sunday from 09:00 - 17:00 (Last Admission 16:30).
September 9 - October 10
Islands of Dream - Discover the Maltese Temples Exhibition at The German-Maltese Circle, St Christopher Street, Valletta. Opening hours: Weekdays 09.00 to 12:30 and 16:30 to 20:00. Saturdays: mornings only.
September 12 - October 25
The 3rd Malta-Cyprus Ceramics Exhibition Collective exhibition by Maltese and Cypriot ceramists at the Upper Galleries of St James Cavalier.
Until December 20
…and non-places Exhibition of photos and etchings by Robert Zahra at Nuvo Art & Dine, Marsascala. www.robert-zahra.com
PUBLIC LECTURE
September 2
Wrestling with God: Poets and the Divine Lecture by Professor Peter Vassallo of the Department of English, University of Malta, at the Carmelite Priory, Mdina from 19:30
WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
August 21, 22
Mavin Khoo Workshop ActionBase Studio host this workshop by internationally recognised performer, choreographer and pedagogue Mavin Khoo at 10, Triq il-Forga, Naxxar, focusing on notions of the performer's presence. The workshop will take place between 19:00 - 22:00 on Friday, August 21 and 10:00 - 13:00; 15:00 - 18:00 on Saturday, August 22. To participate email: actionbasestudio@gmail.com
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.
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Until September 1
The Censor Me!!! Art Cafe A call for artists for an exhibition which is to coincide with the upcoming production Censor Me!!! (Banned from theatres near you). All artists are encouraged to forward any work related to the theme of censorship. All artforms are accepted and the number of entries per artist is open. Those interested should send an email to marijadebono@gmail.com.
QUIZ NIGHTS
Thursdays
Quiz Night Thursdays Quiz at Ciao Fra, Sliema starts at 20:30. 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. Those interested in participating are kindly asked to contact quizmaster David Darmanin on 99458567.
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