October 17
The Gaslamp Killer The Californian genre-bending electro artist will be performing at Escape Club, Corinthia Marina Resort, St Julian’s at 22:00. He will be joined by local DJs Danjeli, Owen Jay, A.I., Big Dog Foundation, Synthact and Ezzy. Tickets are at €14.
October 17
D.I.M at Liquid Internationally-renowed electro artist D.I.M will be playing a set at Liquid Club, San Gwann, courtesy of Squadron and DonDisko. Local support: Mathematikal, Squeak, Bjan-Jensen, Dale. Doors open at 21:00. Tickets at €15 from Exit, Fact, Dr Juice, Ryans and Royal Impact.
October 24
Norm Rejection + R.A.S. Metal/punk night at Remedy Rock Bar, Paceville. Doors open at 21:00. Entrance is at €5.
October 25
Sung High Mass in honour of St Jeanne Jugan Singing lead by the 60 strong St Paul Choral Society choir at St John's Cathedral, Valletta, 16:30. Bookings: 25595750/1, booking@mcc.com.mt
October 30
Choral and orchestral concert Grand concert as part of the Malta International Choral Ftival at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta at 19:30. Bookings: 25595750/1, booking@mcc.com.mt
October 31
Coolio The American rapper will be performing at Sky Club, Paceville, with support from Sixth Simfoni and DJs Beatsnatcher, Hunter and Savage. Early-bird tickets at €10 available from today at Buzzer, Junior College; White Arrow, Junior College; Paper Clips,University; Agenda, University; D'Amato, Valletta; Rookies, Bugibba, Miracles; Bugibba; Plush, Paceville; Plush Lounge, Paceville; Black Bull, Paceville; Cauchi's, Mosta; Nara Camice, Sliema and Valletta; Miss Selfridge, Sliema and Valletta; Options, Valletta; Gas, Baystreet and Valletta; 4 You, Baystreet and Sliema; Match Music, Baystreet, Sliema, Fgura and Valletta.
Ticket hotline: 99852341/79269786. www.skymalta.com
THEATRE
Tonight
One-Act Play Festival MADC's annual launching pad for new talent, held at the MADC Clubhouse, Santa Venera from 19:30. The festival this year will feature five plays directed by Adam Brimmer, Maxine Calleja Urry, Justin Camilleri, Franco Rizzo and Barrie Stott. Bookings: bookings@madc.biz. Tickets may be purchased at the door half an hour before performance.
October 17, 18
All in the timing WhatsTheirNames Theatre, the first independent student theatre company on campus, will be opening their season with David Ives’ play at the KSU Common Room, University campus at 20:00. Tickets are at €8, €6 for students. Bookings: 99848808, leoneganado@gmail.com, or from the KSU office.
October 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25
Appuntamenti Original play in Maltese by Du Theatre at St James Cavalier at 20:00, written by Simone Spiteri, winner of the first prize in the National Francis Ebejer playwriting competition in 2009. Bookings: 21223216/200, boxoffice@sjcav.org.
October 23, 24, 25, 30, 31; November 1, 6, 7, 8
Bla Kondixin 2009 This year’s edition of the popular satirical show at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University. Performances start at 20:00 (except on October 31 at 19:30). Bookings: 21223216, boxoffice@sjcav.org. More info: www.blakondixin.com
November 21, 22
Is-Surmast Unifaun theatre production of the Trevor Zahra comedy at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University campus. Playing at 19:30 on November 21; 16:00 and 19:30 on November 22. Bookings: 21223216/200, boxoffice@sjcav.org.
EXHIBITIONS
Until October 31
Pat Kurs Vintage Polaroid and digital photograph exhibition - from 1969-2009.
24 hour display at The Palace Hotel, Sliema, Malta. www.patkurs.com, www.exposedart.com, 9929 2488
Until October 25
The 3rd 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 November 15
2 Diaries A joint exhibition by Carmel Bonello and Jeremy Ellul at the Heritage Malta Head Office, Old University Buildings in Merchants’ Street, Valletta. Opening hours Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (closed on public holidays). On Saturday 3rd October the exhibition will be open in the evening for the event of Notte Bianca.
Until December 20
…and non-places Exhibition of photos and etchings by Robert Zahra at Nuvo Art & Dine, Marsascala. www.robert-zahra.com
ACADEMIA
October 15, 22, 29 and November 5
Five French philosophers Professor Joe Friggieri will be giving a short cycle of lectures on French Philosophy at the University Gozo Centre, Mgarr Road, Xewkija, Gozo each lecture will be dedicated to a major philosopher, namely Rousseau (October 15), Voltaire (October 22), Pascal (October 29) and Sartre (November 5). All lectures start at 19:00 and finish at 20:00. Entrance is free but booking is recommended: 21220701/21238456
CIAO FRA
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.
Fridays
Aperitivo Fridays From 18:00 until 20:00 on Fridays, Ciao Fra, Sliema will be offering an unlimited mouthwatering supply of nibbles and finger food, along with free flowing Prosecco (di Valdobbiadene DOC - Veneto, courtesy of Bicanter Wines) - all at the price of €10.00
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