What's On July 31

EVENINGS ON CAMPUS – WEEK TWO

TONIGHT
Is-Simposju
Adaptation of Plato’s Symposium at Institute of Earth Systems Courtyard (CP6), University Campus at 21:00.

AUGUST 1
The Colour Purple
Screening of the Steven Spielberg film at ICT – Engineering, Courtyard (cp2), University Campus at 21:00. The film is rated 16.

AUGUST 2
Lejla Letterarja – Poezijaplus
Literary evening at ICT – Engineering, Courtyard (cp2), University Campus at 21:00 featuring poetry and music.

AUGUST 3
The Last King of Scotland
Screening of the Kevin Macdonald film focusing on former dictator Idi Amin at ICT – Engineering, Courtyard (cp2), University Campus at 21:00. Rated 16.

AUGUST 4
Rhythms of Vision
An interdisciplinary performance combining contemporary dance and live music to a backdrop of photographic projections at Atriju Vassalli, University Campus from 21:00. Featuring RedTape Dance Company, music by Reuben Zahra and photography by Stephen Buhagiar.

AUGUST 5
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
Screening of the Clint Eastwood-directed drama at ICT – Engineering, Courtyard (cp2), University Campus at 21:00. Rated 16.

AUGUST 6, 7
The Burial at Thebes
Performance of Seamus Heaney’s adaptation of Sophocles’s Antigone at the Tespi Greek Theatre, University Camups ring road at 21:00. Performed by WhatsTheirNames and directed by Philip Leone Ganado.

Tickets at €8 are available at the door. Tickets for the films are at €5, and entrance to
The ongoing exhibition at KSU Common Room (open 30 minutes before each event) is free.

Tickets also from the Communications & Alumni Relations Office on campus, Rm 133, Administration Building or by email: [email protected].

NIGHTLIFE

FRIDAYS
Gianpula Fridays
17 nights of partying (starting from May 27) featuring DJs Pierre Cordina, Tony Tony, Clayton J, JJoy, Ruby, Joseph Armani, Toby, MyKill and Carl Bee at the Main Room and Groove Gardens of Gianpula, limits of Rabat from 23:00 till 04:00. Entrance is at €6.

FRIDAYS
Bridge Bar Jazz Nights
Live jazz every Friday night at Bridge Bar, by Victoria Gate, Valletta from 21:00. Line up of locally established jazz musicians includes Marc Galea, Lawrie Simpson, Walter Vella, Effie Azzopardi and Eric Santucci. The schedule will also include some foreign surprises, visiting sporadically through the summer.

AUGUST 5
TIGA in Malta
One of the most sought-after electronic artists in the world will be performing at Buskett Roadhouse, with support from French act Djedjotronic. Tickets at €30 (€40 for VIP) can be purchased from Dr Juice (Spinola/St.Julians/Bugibba), Riot (Baystreet/Plaza), Fact (Qormi), Royal Impact (Zabbar), Exit (Valletta) or by calling 99 575444. For more information contact [email protected], [email protected].

AUGUST 6    
Reflex 80s Party
DJ Alex Grech returns to Gianpula, limits of Rabat for another retro night featuring 80s hits of every persuasion. Reflex Promotions will also host the New Romantic, Alternative and Electro 80s area at the Groove Gardens during the same night. Tickets for this unmissable event are at €6 (more at the door). To book call ticket hotline 99 448080 – tickets are expected to sell out soon, so act fast! For more information log on www.reflexmalta.com.

AUGUST 6
Life’s a Folking Beach
A party of summery folk tunes at Coach and Horses, Valley Road, Msida from 21:30. Featuring DJs Bob and Spectape.  

EXHIBITIONS

AUGUST 2-31
Notebooks
A collaborative writing/photography exhibition by Miriam Calleja and Kurt Paris at The Palace Hotel, Sliema.

AUGUST 1 – SEPTEMBER 2
Preti 10x10
An exhibition of ten works by Italian artists from Calabria inspired by the works of Mattia Preti and purposely produced for this exhibition at The Heritage Malta Area Exhibition Hall, The Citadel, Victoria, Gozo. Entrance is free. Opening Hours: Mondays-Fridays: 08:00-16:00, Saturdays: 08:00-12:00.

SUMMER FESTIVALS

TONIGHT
Farsons Beer Festival
Annual beer and music festival at Ta’ Qali National Park, open from 20:00. Featuring a main stage and a rock stage. For more information and a full programme log on to www.farsons.com/beerfestival/.

TONIGHT
Kinemastik Short Film Festival
Annual independent short film festival organised by local cinema NGO Kinemastik at Herbert Ganado Gardens, Floriana from 20:00.

AUGUST 4-7
Delicata Wine Festival
Festival of wine and music at Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta. Musical acts include Airport Impressions, Marc Spiteri Lucas, Big Band Brothers, George Curmi Puse. Open from 19:00.

MUSIC

TONIGHT
Charlie Rackstraw and Jahbaaz (live)
A night of live nu-folk and acoustic reggae from two international musicians at Coach and Horses, Valley Road, Msida. Entrance is free.

WORKSHOP

AUGUST 2-12
Summer Flamenco Classes
Flamenco dance workshops offered by Puerto Flamenco’s Cikka Grima and Andrej Vujcic at Alegria Academy, Valley Road, Msida. Advanced classes are at €120, high beginners are at €90, intermediate are at €100. Compas/Palmas and Cajon/Percussion are at €50. For more information contact Ingrid Sciberras on 99 495187 or email [email protected].