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NIGHTLIFE

Wednesdays

Sunset chants
Traditional Gaudya Vaisnava Chants from India at Ghajn Tuffieha Beach from 19:30.

Wednesdays

La Rive Live Music
Live music at La Rive Café and Wine Bar, Sliema Seafront. Doors open at 20:00, with music at 21:00.

September 4 - 6

Delicata Wine Festival
The 8th Delicata Classic Wine Festival will take place in Nadur, Gozo. Open from 19:00, last wines will be served at 23:00, before closing at midnight. The festival will also include live entertainment every evening. A shuttle service from Mgarr Harbour to Nadur will be available throughout the event.

September 4, 5

Qormi Wine Festival
Fifth edition of the annual Qormi Wine Festival, taking place in the village center from 20:00. Food stalls featuring Mediterranean cuisine including local traditional food and sweets will be available at €6 per dish. The festival also features bands, soloists and folk groups, as well as several exhibitions and wine and floral competitions.
More info: 7906 2455

September 5

Pullagri
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 Summer Session 3
Indie music night at Zmerc City, Marsamxett, Valletta from 22:30. Featuring DJs Bob, Vinc and G. Entrance is free.

MUSIC

September 4

The Areola Treat and The Imagery
The bands will be playing at Hacienda, Baystreet, Paceville. Doors open at 21:00 and The Imagery start their set at 22:30 sharp, followed by The Areola Treat. Entrance is free.

September 4

Punk Weekend
German band Hausvabot will be performing at Rookies Bar, Bugibba along with local acts BNI and Amnesia from 20:30. Entrance is free.

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.

THEATRE

September 18

Grace u Rofflu
Visual dance theatre performance by rubberbodies at MITP, St Christopher Street, Valletta from 20:00. Performed by Jimmy Grima and Rebecca Camilleri. Tickets at €7. Bookings: 79057676, jimmygrima@gmail.com

EXHIBITIONS

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 bozzettos for clients and patrons, on to scaled drawings, spanning over three centuries of artistic activity in Malta, from the 17th till the 20th century. 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).

Until September 6

Heritage at Risk: Giving Life to our Forgotten Past
A collective exhibition by 13 local artists supporting the conference organised by the students of the Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Management at the National Museum of Natural History, Vilhena Palace, Mdina. 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 Third Malta-Cyprus Ceramics Exhibition
Collective exhibition by Maltese and Cypriot ceramists at the Upper Galleries of St James Cavalier.

November 6 - December 13

Il Suono del Silenzio
Exhibition of works on canvas, board and paper using paint and mixed media by Jean Karl Izzo at the Upper Galleries of St James Cavalier.

Until September 30

MUHS exhibition
Photography exhibition by the Malta University History Society (MUHS) in collaboration with the University of Malta Library by University of Malta students, dealing with 'Monuments and Sites' and 'Endangered Heritage', held on the ground floor of the University Library. Can be visited during the library's opening hours: Monday Friday: 09:00 – 17:00; Saturday: 09:00 – 12:00.

Until December 20

…and non-places
Exhibition of photos and etchings by Robert Zahra at Nuvo Art & Dine, Marsascala. www.robert-zahra.com

ACADEMIA

September 2

Wrestling with God: Poets and the Divine
Lecture by Professor Peter Vassallo M.A.(Oxon), D.Phil (Oxon) of the Department of English, University of Malta, at the Carmelite Priory, Mdina from 19:30

September 9, 10

Wall paintings: studies and conservation
Seminar on wall painting in Malta by the Department of the Built Heritage of the Faculty for the Built Environment, University of Malta at the Aula Magna, Old University Building, Valletta. Two world-famous scholars will be participating in the event: Prof. Maria Perla Colombini from the University of Pisa (Italy), and Ms Sharon Cather from the Courtauld Institute of Art, London (UK) featuring as keynote speakers. Open to University students and lecturing staff, along with professionals in the field of conservation. Entrance is free but booking is highly recommended from Ms Roberta Deangelis (http://www.um.edu.mt/contact/robertadeangelis) by not later than September 4. Full programme: http://www.um.edu.mt/newsoncampus/?a=68757

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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