April 28
“Spell it out!” Literary evening in which authors are given a chance to read out their work at Chiaroscuro, Strait Street, Valletta at 20:30. The evening will be moderated by Vince Fabri and Arndt Kremer and will be accompanied by live music.
May 1
White Fever Themed party at Tattinger’s Club, Rabat with special guest Ira Losco and 7 Lady Gagas. Dj line-up: David Rogers and Chunky. Tickets €10/€15 at the door. Dress code: White.
June 5
Filter A night of 90s music at Rookie’s Sports Bar, Bugibba at 22:00. DJs on the night: DJ Bob and Miss Sue, filtering the best from indie, Britpop, alternative rock, grunge and much more. Free entrance.
MUSIC
May 8
Retrophytes Ep Launch Retrophytes will be releasing their EP, Open Beta at the Black Pearl in Msida at 22:00. Line up: For Strings Inn, Dolls for Idols and Retrophytes. Tickets: €5 and €7 including CD.
PERFORMING ARTS
April 23 – 25
The Seduction of Almighty God Unifaun production of the Howard Barker play at St James Cavalier at 20:30. Cast inclues Joe Azzopardi, Matthew Scurfield, Anthony Ellul, Michael Zammit Maempel, Andrew Galea, Pia Zammit, Coryse Borg, Lizzie Eldridge and Nathan Brimmer. Bookings: 21223200 and bookings@sjcav.org, www.sjcav.org. More information may be obtained from www.unifauntheatre.com. The play contains scenes of an adult nature and some nudity and is certified 18.
April 30 – May 2
The Vaudeville Circus From the makers of the Burlesque Shows, the Dazzle Troupe are on the stage once again with The Vaudeville Circus at Escape Club, Corinthia San Gorg at 21:00. Performers include Joseph Zammit, Veronica Stivala, Alex Vella Gregory, Lizzie Eldridge, Teo Reljic, Bettina Borg Cardona, Pete Farrugia, Nel Pace, Maria Pia Meli, Dorothy Baldacchino, Marie Claire Pellegrini, Annabelle Galea, Jochem Bakker, Angele Cristina, Roberta Cauchi, The Brigitte Gauchi Borda dancers and sexy dance troupe ‘Bombshell’. Tickets: €10. Bookings: dazzlent@gmail.com or 79911200.
May 7, 8
The Importance of Being Earnest ATGE’s production of Oscar Wilde’s famous play at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta at 20:30 and 19:30 respectively. Tickets: €10. Bookings: bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt, or 21 246 389.
EXHIBITIONS
Until May 9
Mostly Churches An exhibition of watercolour paintings by Marc England at St. James Cavalier, Valletta. Opening hours: Monday and Tuesday: 09:00 – 17:00, Wednesday to Friday: 09:00 – 21:00, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: 10:00 – 21:00.
May 19 – 24
Jane Jermyn Ceramic Workshops Irish Ceramicist Jane Jermyn will be holding ceramic workshops at Art Academy - Mosta and L/O Rabat. Prices range from €20 - €40. More information: suespots@maltanet.net.
LITERATURE
Tonight
The God of Small Things discussion A discussion of Arundhati Roy’s Booker Prize winning novel ‘The God of Small Things’ at 282, Republic Street, Valletta from 19:00.
Today until April 25
Harba Festival of Children’s Literature at St James Cavalier, featuring readings and activities by local and international authors from 10:00 to 18:00. For a full programme visit http://www.inizjamed.org/harba-2010.htm.
AWARENESS
Tonight
Getting to know more about ... autism A screening of the film ‘Mozart and the Whale’ and discussion to commemorate Autism Awareness Month will take place at Lecture Theatre 1 (LT1) Erin Serracino Inglott Hall, University at 19:00. The film has a 15 rating.
Today and April 22 and 23
Status: Refugee A series of events on campus with the aim of raising awareness about irregular immigration. On Wednesday at 14:30, a screening of the film ‘God grew tired of us’ will take place at the Common Room. On Thursday at 12:00 a debate on the ‘Exodus from Africa’ will take place at the Quadrangle and on Friday, also at the Quadrangle, a debate on ‘migration today and tomorrow’ will take place at 10:00.
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