NIGHTLIFE
May 15
Perpendicular - The Family Gathering DJ party at Surfside, Sliema at 22:00. DJs on the night: Carl Lautier, Slimbozie, Macropode & Carl Vaught, Twain and Tone. Entrance: €5.
May 29
Espionage DJs Job and Bob will be spinning 60s Psych & Garage, Northern Soul, Freakbeat, Punk, Rock & Roll, Tamla, Jazz and Go Go at Surfside, Sliema at 22:00. Ticket hotlines: 79472350, 99290626, 99261152.
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.
May 13 - 14
Ir-Ritwal A monologue in two parts at Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Palazzo de La Salle, Valletta. The first part by Kevin Attard is on May 13 at 19:30; the second by Dominic Dimech on the May 14 at the same time. Entrance is Free.
May 15
DMX Krew Live DMX Krew will be performing a live set at Liquid Club, San Gwann at 21:30. DMX Krew (also known as EDMX) is the recording name of Ed Upton. He has released 5 full albums on Aphex Twin’s label Rephlex Records and numerous singles/EPs for both Rephlex and his own Breakin’ Records.
May 28
Age of Orange Live In Malta German band Age of Orange will be playing live at Rookies Sports, Bar, Bugibba at 21:30. Local bands nosnow/noalps and Red Electrick will be supporting acts.
June 9
James Blackshaw & Nancy Elizabeth Virtuoso 12 string guitarist James Blackshaw and highly acclaimed singer-songwriter Nancy Elizabeth will be performing at the MITP Theatre in Valletta at 20:00. Tickets are at €14 and are available from www.maltaticket.com or any Vodafone, Exotique or Agenda outlet. Further information: 79593116.
PERFORMING ARTS
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.
Until May 22
Unity in Diversity Art Discussion Group are holding a Collective Exhibition at the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (Palazzo de La Salle, Valletta) between the 5th and 22nd May. The artists taking part are Mario Agius, Ray Azzopardi, Kenneth Grima, George Muscat, Mary Attard, Mario Borg Sillato, Anthony P. Vella, Carmel Bonello, Patrick Scicluna, Martin Formosa, George Scicluna, Doran Alden, Louis Mifsud and Joseph Casapinta. Opening Times: Monday to Friday 10:00 – 12:30 and 16:30 -19:00, Saturday between 09:30 and 12:00.
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.
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