February 18
Milkshake Magazine Launch Launch of highly anticipated Milkshake magazine at Riot Cafe Boutique, Baystreet at 21:00. Dj on the night: Jon Sterling.
MUSIC
Today
Performers’ Platform Series Johann Strauss Saxophone Quartet will perform at the Music Room, St. James Cavallier, Valletta at 12:30. Tickets are at €2. Bookings: 2122 3200, info@sjcav.org
February 19
Sacred Music Concert A sacred music concert organised by the Choral and Orchestral Society of Mellieha with the participation of Soprano Rosabelle Bianchi, organist Romina Morrow, the Ventil Horns Quartet and The Vocal Ensemble. It is to be held at St.James Church, Merchant Street, Valletta at 19:30.
February 25
Spotlight On - Works by Albert Pace Contemporary music performed by a chamber music ensemble featuring works by Albert Pace at the Sala Isouard, Teatru Manoel, Valletta at 19:30. Bookings: 1246389 or bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt
February 28
Meet the Composer: Joe Vella Organized by members of the St James Consort under the direction of Sarah Spiteri at the St Catherine of Italy Church, Valletta at 11:00.
THEATRE
February 19-21
Are You Being Served? A British comedy which was originally a 1970s BBC sitcom produced by FM promotions at Teatru Maoel, Valletta at 20:00. The event is restricted to people of 14 yrs & over. Bookings: 1246389 or bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt
February 19 – March 7
Fatboy Ideas Alive’s production of John Clancy’s Fatboy, directed by Michael Fenech will take place at St James Cavallier, 20:00. Featuring Mikhail Basmadjan, Pia Zammit, Barrie Stott, Jean-Pierre Busuttil and Pierre Stafrace. Bookings: 2122 3200, info@sjcav.org
March 12 – 14, 19 – 21
Paintings by Numbers A comedy by Simon Mawdsley, produced by Masquerade and directed by anthony bezzina at St. James Cavalier, Valletta at 20:00. Cast includes Malcolm Galea, Alan Paris and Stefan Cachia Zammit. Bookings: 2122 3200, info@sjcav.org
EXHIBITIONS
Until February 28
Deception Collective multi-media exhibition at 43, Lascaris Wharf, Valletta. Featuring works by Christine X, Elisa Von Brockdorff, Enrique Tabone, Jasmina Reljic, Romina Delia and Teresa Sciberras. Open every day from 16:00 – 20:00. Launch on Feburary 14 starts at 18:00.
Until end of March
Expression-arteforte An exhibition of watercolour paintings by Anastasiya Ponyatovskaya-Pace at Aroma Restaurant, 162, Triq San Kristofru, Valletta. Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 08:30 – 16:00, Thursday to Saturday 19:00 – 00:00.
February 27 – April 4
Dreams and Visions An exhibition of painted ceramics by Vincent Camilleri at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta. Opening times: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 16:30.
PUBLIC DEBATE
Today
Public Debate The University of Malta’s Debate Society will be organizing a public debate at the University Quadrangle (opposite the refectory) at 12:30. Proposition under debate: An integration program for immigrants living in Malta to be introduced.
LITERATURE
February 18
Interview with Alfred Buttigieg Marco Galea interviews writer Alfred Buttigieg at the Music Room, St James Cavalier, Valletta at 19:30. More details at http://sjcav.org
LECTURE
February 25 ‘Come as you are’ : The Life and Lyrics of Kurt Cobain
The first of a series of pop culture events organized by the Department of English Students Association (DESA) of the University of Malta. Rock historian Eric Monfort, together with literary and cultural academics Dr. Corby and Prof. Callus, will be looking at the pop culture phenomenon at Chiaroscuro, Valletta at 18:30. €2 donation at the door.
CINEMA
Tonight and February 19, 21 and 27
The African Queen Directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn, The African Queen will be showing at St. James Cavalier, Valletta. Times: Wed – 19:00, Fri – 21:00, Sunday – 19:00 and Saturday – 14:45. Bookings: 2122 3200, info@sjcav.org.
February 21
Met Opera Matinee – Les Contes d’Hoffman Conducted by James Levine and starring Maltese Joseph Calleja, Jacques Offenbach’s Les Contes d’Hoffmann will be showing at St. James Cavalier, Valletta at 14:45. Bookings: 2122 3200, info@sjcav.org
February 24, 26, 28 and March 6
The Apartment Directed by Billy Wilder and starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley Maclaine, The Apartment will be showing at St James Cavalier, Valletta. Times: Wed – 19:00, Fri – 21:00, Sun – 19:00, Sat – 14:45. Bookings: 2122 3200, info@sjcav.org
BELLY DANCING
Until March 23
Tribal Belly dance Tribal Dance Malta is starting a new beginner’s class on 9 February at Activezone Gym, Msida from 19:30. To book one of the last few spots email info@tribaldancemalta.com or call 79265392. The course is eight weeks long and €70.
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