This Week 4 July

NIGHTLIFE

Thursdays
The House of Chill
Relaxed DJ Nights at Surfside, Sliema from 20:00. Free entrance.
Fridays

G7 Fridays Gianpula
Regular summer clubbing nights at Gianpula Main Room and Groove Gardens, limits of Rabat. Bursting with a mix of summer classics as well as the new upfront club smashes. Tickets from www.g7events.com/tickets/g7fridays/. Infoline: 79767630

July 10
Squadron Festival
This year’s edition of the festival will take place at Buskett Roadhouse and will feature The Proxy, Kevin Saunderson, D.IM., Alden Tyrell, Mathematikal, Squeak, Manthrax and more. Normal tickets are at €25, VIP €35. Ticket outlets: Valletta – Chilli, Exit; Qormi – Fact; St Julian’s – Chilli, Dr Juice, Ryan’s Pub, RIOT Boutique Café; Sliema – Chilli, La Rive; Zabbar – Royal Impact; San Gwann – Aroma; Msida – White Arrow.

MUSIC

July 24
Joseph Calleja with Dionne Warwick and Claudio Baglioni
The Maltese tenor will be performing in collaboration with fellow musicians at the Granaries, Floriana. More information to follow on www.nngpromotions.com.

July 28
Winter Moods
The band will be performing at the Granaries, Floriana. Tickets start from €15 and are available from all Vodafone, Agenda and Exotique outlets or from www.nngpromotions.com. There is also a limited time offer of two tickets for the price of one offer that is also available to all Vodafone subscribers from Vodafone outlets until Tuesday, 15 June.

EXHIBITIONS

Ends July 4
Cyprien Galliard
Solo show by the Paris-born, Berlin-based artist at MCA, St James Cavalier Upper Galleries. Galliard works in sculpture, painting, etching, photography, video, performance and large-scale interventions in public space. Opens at 18:00 on June 10.

Until July 5
Fibonacci Skies
Exhibition of 88 acrylic paintings by Jeni Caruana at Opus 64 Galerie, 64, Tigne Street Sliema. Opening times: Monday to Saturday – 10:30 – 13:00,  16:30 – 19:00; or by appointment. Contact Angela Tabone on 2132 3206/7949 6419 or [email protected] , www.opus64gaerie.com.

Until July 26
Relocation – Emerging artists from Malta
Collective exhibition at Bank Of Valletta Centre, Sta Venera. Featured artists are Emanuel Bonnici, Gilbert Calleja, Patrick Mifsud, Teresa Sciberras, Elisa von Brockdorff, Michael Xuereb. Curated by Raphael Vella. Opening times: Weekdays –08:00 – 17:00; Saturdays – 08:00 – 13:00.

Until July 31
A Sight to Sea
Inaugural exhibition for SoGalerie, Dun Karm Street, Iklin, featuring photographs by David Pisani taken with an archaic pinhole camera. Opening hours: Monday to Friday  10:00 – 17:00, Saturday 10:00 – 13:00, or by appointment.

Until July 31
Ten
Exhibition by Higher National Diploma of MCAST students at the Magazino, Valletta Waterfront. Featuring varied work with the aim of renovating the venue. Artists include: Sarah Mamo, Jennings Falzon, George Micallef Eynaud, Daniella Camilleri, Sean Camilleri, Ryan Falzon, Jamie Farrugia, Kirsten Fenech, Sabrina Calleja Jackson and Kamy Aquilina. Opening hours are 09:00 – 19:00. www.FA-10.com.

MALTA ARTS FESTIVAL

Ends July 4
Strada Wine & Art Festival
The wine and art festival will be taking place on South and Straight streets in Valletta, at which viewers can view a number of exhibitions while enjoying a glass of wine. The event is coordinated by Kris Fenech Soler.

Until July 23
Spaces/Spazji
A visual art project comprising works by Sean Gabriel Ellul, Fabrizio Ellul, Ruth Bianco, Anton Grech and James Micallef Grimaud will be taking place along Strait Street, Valletta between 10:00 – 19:00. Free Entrance. More information: www.maltaartsfestival.com

Until July 13
The Hulda Festival: A Journey of Art and Science
The Hulda festival, celebrating the coalescence of arts and sciences around Hulda (the 100 year old sailing boat belonging to the Turkish-Swedish artist Ilhan Koman) will be taking place at Grand Harbour Marina in Birgu from 10:00 – 13:00 and 17:00 – 22:00. More information: [email protected] and [email protected] or call 21660340.

July 4
A Romantic Universe: Chopin & Schumann Cello and Piano Recital
Cellist Enrico Dindo and pianist Monica Cattarossi will be performing at the President’s Palace Courtyard in Valletta at 21:00. Tickets are at €15, reduced €10. More information: www.maltaartsfestival.com

July 5 – 14
Ospizio
A site-specific theatre project by Theatre Anon at Ospizio, Floriana at 21:00. Tickets are at €15, reduced €10. More information: www.maltaartsfestival.com

July 6
Sans
Dance performance by La Compagnie du Solitaire at the MITP Theatre, Valletta at 21:00. Choreography by Martine Pisani. Admission is free.

July 8
Carnyx Brass Trio
Bass trio comprising of Paul Archibald (trumpet), Etienne Cutajar (horn) and John Kennedy (trombone) will be performing at the President’s Palace courtyard, Valletta at 21:00. Tickets are at €15, reduced €10. More information: www.maltaartsfestival.com

July 9
The Poet Speaks
Gillian Zammit (soprano), Clifford Bechtel (tenor) and Rosetta de Battista (piano) will be performing songs and duets by Chopin and Schumann at the Auberge de Castille Courtyard, Valletta at 20:30. Admission is free.

July 10
Carmine Lauri in Recital
Carmine Lauri on violin will be performing alongside Simon Hester on piano at the President’s Palace Courtyard, Valletta at 21:00. Tickets are at €15, reduced €10. More information: www.maltaartsfestival.com