What's On 18 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 25
The Hacker & DJ Misjah Daytime party at Marrakech Club, Gianpula Complex, limits of Rabat, from 15:00 to 23:00. Featuring The Hacker and DJ Misjah. Entrance is at €15. More info: http://www.myspace.com/cirkusmalta, www.gianpula.com.

THEATRE

25, 26 July
Loss Aleateia’s come back with a solo piece performed by Antonella Axisa and directed by Simon Bartolo.Loss, which deals with the difficult process of grief which a young widow suffers,will be performed at St James Cavalier Theatre, Valletta. It starts at 21:00, however, audiences are requested to be seated by 20:45. Entrance is by donation, with a minimum of €5. Queries and bookings should be sent to [email protected]. Visit www.aleateia.com.

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 MoodsThe 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.

July 30
Brikkuni live Brikkuni will be giving their summer concert at The Garden of Rest, Floriana from 21:30. Timmy Ellis will be resident DJ on the night. Entrance is at €7. Bookings: [email protected]

EXHIBITIONS

July 15 – August 7
Portraits in Jazz Exhibition of themed paintings and photographs in conjunction with The Malta Jazz Festival at Artitude Gallery, 17, Tigne Street, Sliema. Including work by Jeni Caruana, Ebba Von Fersen Balzan, Olaug Vethal, Patrick Fenech, Joseph Smith, Darrin Zammit Lupi and Pierre Stafrace. Opening hours are Monday to Friday at 10:00 to 13:00, 16:00 -19:00; Saturdays from 10:00 to 13:00.

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.

BEER FESTIVAL

July 23 – August 1

The Farsons Great Beer Festival The festival is celebrating its 30^th anniversary. A selection of artists and bands will be performing on two stages nightly, with popular local bands such as Tribali, Airport Impressions, Freddie Portelli and Ira Losco performing on the Main Stage and bands such as Fakawi, Chasing Pandora and The Rifffs on the Rock Stage. This year, a foreign Kiss tribute band, KISS Forever Band.

The festival opens from 20:00 onwards each night at Ta’ Qali Park. For a full schedule of entertainment and other information please visit www.farsons.com/beerfestival.

ARTISAN MARKET

July 25

Patches The second edition will take place at the Upper Barakka Gardens 5pm onwards. The participating artists are Charlene Mercieca, Rachel Robinson, Valerie Cauchi Inglott, Jessica Psaila, Mandali, Andrea and Thomas, Jackie Roberts, Sue Mifsud, Antonella Grima, Julie Apap, Creative Factory 7, Juniper Francalanza, Yasmine Azzopardi, Louis Cauchi Savona, Elise Pisani, Rebecca Camilleri, Lisa Ambrogio, Nancye Church, Gabriella De Gaetano, Selina Scerri, Denise Scicluna, Yasmin Modi, Svetlik Muscat, Claudine Ancilleri, Camille Angela & Steve. Free Entrance. Bob will be playing a set of indie tunes as the sun sets down. More information can be found on www.patchesmarket.com

FILM FESTIVAL

August 6 – 8

Kinemastik Short Film Festival The sixth edition of the Kinemastik Short Film Festival will take place at the Herbert Ganado Gardens, Floriana from 16:30 and will feature screenings, performances, workshops and a mid fest party.

MALTA ARTS FESTIVAL

The festival comes to a close this week. More information: www.maltaartsfestival.com

July 18

Songs for Summer The New Choral Singers will be performing at the President’s Palace Courtyard, Valletta, 21:00. Entrance is free.

July 19

Constance Neoclassical ballet performance by La Compagnie Julien Lestel inspired by DH Lawrence’s Lady Chatterly’s Lover at Argotti Gardens, Floriana, 21:00. Entrance is at €15, with €10 concessions.

July 20, 21
Maladies and Melodies Performance by The European Union Baroque Orchestra at The President’s Palace Courtyard, 21:00. Entrance is at €15, with €10 concessions.

July 22, 23
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Performance of William Shakespeare’s classic play by performers of The Globe Theatre, London at Argotti Gardens, Floriana, 21:00. Entrance is at €15, with €10 concessions.

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.

QUIZ NIGHTS

Thursdays

Quiz Night Thursdays Quiz at The Preluna Beach Club, Sliema starts at 20:30. Each table booked is considered to be a team. Quiz packs containing 40 questions on different topics are given out to each team, who would in turn be given an hour’s time limit to fill in their answers. After the hour elapses, correct answers will be called out by the quizmaster, after which the winning table is announced. Winners receive a €20 discount off their bill. A free bottle of Prosecco will be given to the winning table and runners up. Those interested in participating are kindly asked to contact quizmaster David Darmanin on 99458567.