What's On April 3
The week ahead.
NIGHTLIFE
APRIL 8
Jam Factory Disco Edition
Squadron Malta and the DonDisko crew once again bring you Jam Factory at Liquid Club, San Gwann at 21:00. DJs on the night are Squeak, Mathematikal, Orange City, Bjan Jensen, and The Wizard; who will be picking the best gems from past, present, and future disco and, in true Jam Factory fashion, mashing them up with electro, techno, and house music. Tickets at €10 are available from Dr. Juice (Spinola/St.Julians) and Fact (Qormi).
MUSIC
UNTIL APRIL 9
Charity Music Marathon
The annual festival returns at Rookies, Bugibba at 20:30. This year’s charities benefitting from the Marathon are YMCA and Mission of Mercy (Brazil). Performances on the night include KOI, Areola Treat, Norm Rejection, Oblique Visions, The Freuds, Relikc, Red Electrick, Bridget Bone, Stolen Creep, Bletchley Park, and many more.
APRIL 7
James Blunt Live
British Singer James Blunt is set to wow the crowds at Valletta Waterfront starting at 20:00. Tickets are available from www.nngpromotions.com
APRIL 8
SKAvolution
Coach and Horses and Indievision have paired up to give you an unforgettable night wholly dedicated to the world of ska, two tone, ska punk and Trojan at Coach and Horses, Valley Road, Msida from 21:30.
APRIL 9
Sebastian Koch
A night of left-field experimental Techno at Razzett L-Ahmar, limits of Mosta from 22:00. Other artists on the night include Owen Jay, Macropode Live, THX and SPECS. Entrance: €6 at the door.
APRIL 16
Nosnow/noalps Album Launch ‘Romantikpolitik’
Nosnow/noalps will be launching their debut album at the Orpheum Theater in Gzira at 21:30. The launch will also feature performances by Red Electrick and Stolen Creep, and will be followed by a DJ set by Davide Zane.
THEATRE AND DANCE
APRIL 8, 17, 29
Frankenstein
Exciting new production of Mary Shelley’s gothic horror classic, directed by Trainspotting’s Danny Boyle and beamed from the National Theatre in London to St James Cavalier cinema. The main actors will alternate between the characters of Victor Frankenstein and Frankenstein’s creature on different nights. The version featuring Jonny Lee Miller as Frankenstein and Benedict Cumberbatch as the Creature will be screened tonight and March 27 at 19:00, and April 2 at 20:00. The alternate version will be screened on March 24 at 20:00, April 8 and 29 at 20:00 and April 17 at 19:15. Tickets at €10 can be booked by calling 21223200 or by logging on to https://ticketengine.sjcav.org/.
EXHIBITIONS
UNTIL APRIL 8
Il-qamar bil-pipa f’ ħalqu u kulħadd kif Alla ħalqu
Exhibition of varied works (including drawings, photos, embroidery, prints and paintings) by Adrian Abela at the General Workers’ Union Memorial Building, South
Street, Valletta.
UNTIL MAY 15
Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) – In Quest of Beauty
Exhibition of works by the Czech Art Nouveau artist at The Salon of The National
Museum of Archaeology, Republic Street, Valletta. In association with Heritage Malta and the Mucha Foundation, Prague.
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
APRIL 8 – 10
Me am Chic
The Me am Chic Women’s Expo will be a festival of everything women love taking place at Malta Fairs and Convention Centre (MFCC) in Ta’ Qali. Visitors can shop till they drop, watch fashion& hair shows, get a makeover, haircut or spa treatment, attend cooking lessons by Maltese renowned chefs or find out more about cosmetic surgery and non-surgical procedures.
APRIL 10
Festa Frawli 2011 (Strawberry Festival)
The annual strawberry festival will once again be held at the picturesque Imgarr parish square for its fifth edition. Expect freshly picked strawberries on sale, a myriad of desserts, gourmet dishes prepared by experienced chefs, handmade souvenirs, folk themed live entertainment, horse rides, children’s games and much more.