What's On May 22

MUSIC

TONIGHT

Martin McNeil and The Dissidents Live set by the country-Americana band at Ta’ Fra Ben, Qawra. Doors open at 19:00.

MAY 28

Cikku l-Poplu (Artab u Shun) – Referendum Special

A night of satirical songs from Alex Vella Gregory’s rude and bawdy creation at Coach and Horses, Valley Road, Msida from 21:30. Entrance is free.

MAY 28

The Areola Treat & Dolls For Idols Live @ V-Gen

The indie rock bands will be performing at Voice of a Generation, the new venue at Ball Street, Paceville. Entrance is at €5. Doors open at 22:00.

JUNE 10-12

Ghanafest

A concert of Mediterranean folksong at Argotti Gardens, Floriana from 19:00. Featuring local musicians as well as bands from Sicily, Turkey and Iran. Tickets are at €3, and €7 for a three day block ticket available at the door.

THEATRE AND DANCE TONIGHT AND MAY 27-29

The Opposite Sex

DnA Theatre production of the David Tristram play at St James Cavalier, Valletta, 20:00. Directed by Herman Grech, cast includes Alan Montanaro, Denise Mulholland, Rowena Grima and Malcolm Galea. Tickets at €15 (€12 opening night) can be booked by calling 21 223200 or by logging on to https://ticketengine.sjcav.org/. Rated 16.

TONIGHT

The Rose Tattoo

Drama Centre production of the Tennessee Williams play at the Manoel Theatre, 20:00, directed by Albert Marshall. Cast includes Jane Marshall, Sharon Bezzina, Marvic Cordina, Mary Rose Mallia and John Grech. Tickets at €15, €12 and €10 can be booked by calling 21 246389, emailing [email protected] or logging on to http://www.teatrumanoel.com.mt/.

MAY 28, 29

The Go Zoo Goes Naked Zoo will be presenting their 30th show at the City Theatre, Valletta. Bookings: www.biljetti.com or from one of various outlets, ICentre in Pieta, Right Deal Bormla and Iklin, Telezone, Qormi, Call Zone, Paola, Hair Excellence, Mosta and Untours in Zabbar. For more info you can also send an email to [email protected] or phone on 21 808080.

JUNE 3-5; 10-12, 17-19

You’ve Got Hate Mail

Mellow Drama production of the Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore comedy at St James Cavalier. Cast includes John Montanaro, Julia Calvert, Wesley Ellul, Pia Zammit and Jo Caruana. Directed by James Calvert. All shows start at 20:00. Additionally there will be two special late night shows on 11 and 18 June at 22:00. Tickets for the opening weekend cost €10 while tickets for all other performances cost €15. Bookings: www.sjcav.org, 21 223200. The play is rated 18.

JUNE 2, 5, 10, 25

The Importance of Being Earnest

A live transmission of Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy, screened at the St James Cavalier Cinema from the American Airlines Theatre in Broadway at 20:00 on June 2, 10 and 25 and 19:00 at June 5. Tickets for the first screening are at €12, €10 for the rest of the shows, with €8 concessions. Bookings: www.sjcav.org, 21 223200.

EXHIBITIONS

UNTIL MAY 30

Gmiel il-Hrafa

Exhibition of paintings by Rupert Cefai at The Inquisitor’s Palace, Vittoriosa.

FESTIVALS

JUNE 3

Lejlet Lapsi – Notte Gozitana A jam-packed weekend full of activities and events – including concerts, spectacular shows, exhibitions, re-enactments, thematic tours, workshops, fireworks, parades and visits to places of interest. An enjoyable experience for all and a great opportunity to discover the romantic squares, narrow streets, chapels, churches and fortifications of the Citadel.

JUNE 4, 5

Earth Garden The latest edition of the outdoor nature-themed festival will take place at The National Park in Ta’ Qali. Entrance to the venue – which includes food and craft stalls and more – is free, while tickets for the concerts taking place on June 4 are at €15. Ticket outlets: All MaltaPost Outlets, Exit (Valletta, Sliema and Paola), Jubilee (Valletta and Gzira), Colcci (Baystreet), Juuls (St Julians), Farsons Direct (Mriehel), Paperclips (Msida), Rookies (Bugibba), Aw Tribu (Mosta). Ticket info: 79 948529.