January 16
Fashion Loves Music Webzine PlatinumLove will be launching their new mini site PlatinumLive at SoBar, Paceville at 21:00. Christabelle, Marilyn, Raquela and beatbox girl Dana McKeon will be playing on the night, as well as a set by DJ Chunky. Entrance: €15. Ticket hotline: 99872638
January 16
Dat thing called rock ‘n roll Night of 50s/60s hits, motown, soul and much more at Rookies Bar, Bugibba from 22:00. DJ on the night: Bob.
MUSIC
January 8
Dry Connections gig Dry Connections will be playing live at The Cork wine bar, Paceville at 21:00. Entrance: €2 with special offers at the bar.
January 23
Sinner DC Swiss electronic outfit playing a DJ set at 43 Lascaris Wharf, Valletta, with local support from Owen Jay, Brian James and Big Dog; courtesy of HairyAmp. Tickets at €10 online from www.maltaticket.com or from any Vodafone, Exotique and Agenda outlets. Info: 79593116, www.sinnerdc.com
February 5, 6
15 Years of Kaos Launch CD launch by Maltese punk band Rage Against Society at Remedy rock bar, Paceville on February 5 (with oldschool metallers Thrashacre) and at Rookies sports bar, Bugibba on February 6, (with Regress and Rejects). Entrance (February 5): €5. Entrance on February 6 is free. More information: http://www.myspace.com/RageAgainstSOC
THEATRE
Tonight and January 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Aladdin: The Pantomime Masquerade’s panto is directed by anthony bezzina and written by Malcolm Galea, and will be held at the Manoel Theatre Monday to Friday at 19:30; Saturday and Sunday at 15:00 and 20:00. Bookings: bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt, www.teatrumanoel.com.mt, 21246389
Until January 3
Peter Panto MADC’s annual pantomime, held at the MFCC, Ta’ Qali. Written by Nanette Brimmer, directed by Alan Montanaro who will also be playing Captain Hook. All shows start at 20:00, except for matinees on December 26 and January 3 (15:00). Tickets start at €10. Children’s tickets are discounted and are valid for children aged 10 and under. There will be no performances on December 24, 25 and 31; January 1. Bookings: www.panto.com.mt, 7979MADC (6232)
January 22 – 24, 29 – 31
The Sex Comedies Unifaun Theatre’s revue of different sketches all connected to people trying to have sex, held at St. James Cavallier, 20:00. Directed by Denise Mulholland and featuring Edward Mercieca, Polly March, Paul Portelli, Andrew Galea, Mikhail Basmadjian, Faye Paris, Jo Caruana, Chiara Hyzler, Malcolm Galea, Lizzie Eldridge, Barrie Stott and Joe Azzopardi. Bookings: 2122 3200, info@sjcav.org
EXHIBITIONS
Until January 3
Mario Borg Sillato Art Exhibition Exhibition at St James Cavalier, the work simulates graffiato with scratching on wood surfaces and inlays of oil paint.
Until January 15
Angels Art installation by Charles Sammut at the Ministry for Social Policy Palazzo Castellania, Merchant Street, Valletta.
NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS
Exodus NYE ‘10 New Year’s Eve party at the Fortizza (ex TGI Fridays), Sliema, 21:30. Line up: Nicki, Loys, Owen Jay, Ssoker, Job Job, Antonio Tufigno and James Bannister. Entrance €10. Tickets from Juuls, Fortizza and Huggins.
Cream NYE – Club Anthems New Year’s Eve party at Axis, Paceville, 21:00. Line up: Matt Darey, J Joy, Miss Roberta, Clay C, Carl Bee, Conrad SK, Jo Micali, Claytonic, JDV , Manculi. Entrance €20/25. Tickets from Matrix (Baystreet, Paola, Valletta , Sliema), Royal Impact (Zabbar), and Fact (Qormi). More information: 99473809, Info@creammalta.com
Waxdolls NYE New Year’s Eve party at Amazonia, Bugibba, 22:00. Djs on the night: Waxdolls, The Audio Ministers, Dolls for Idols, Mathematikal and U-Bahn. Tickets at €25, €30 at the door. More information: www.myspace.com/waxdolls
MCA Solid Gold New Years Eve New Year’s Eve party at Malta Contemporary Art, 8, Off Racecourse Street, Marsa, 21:00. Dresscode: gold. Entrance: €5 donation at the door.
Lights Out vs Don Disko NYE New Year’s Eve party at Stitch Club. DJs on the night: Luc Adams , Ziggy , Pillu , and Justin, Squeak, Mathematikal and Dale. Tickets are at €30, Vips for €40.
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