What's On August 8

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 Fridays Jazz Nights at Bridge Bar Live Jazz music from 21:00 till late at Bridge Bar, Victoria Gate, Valletta.

Sundays until September 12

Sunset Sundays

DJ Ruby entertains the crowds at the Ta Qali Crafts Village from 20:00 to 03:00.

August 11

Fiesta Party

Night of Mexican-themed partying at Chequers, Paceville, 22:00. Featuring resident DJ Adrian Schandler with Mykill DJ and Kevin Bongo Man. Free chips and salsa all night.

August 21

Bluderful

Indie night at Sliema Wanderers FC (few doors up from Zara), Sliema. Featuring DJs Miss Sue, Leash, Summer and Sandro. Doors open at 22:30. Entrance free for those dressed in blue; €2 for the rest.

August 27

Chick a Boom – 70s

A night of 70s tunes in aid of Salesian Pastoral Youth Service at Fra Ben, Qawra. Featuring a live performance from Mikaela and a DJ set from Bob. Dress code is 70s. Entrance is at €6. Doors open at 18:00. For bookings call Bianca on 99212216.

MUSIC

August 11

Carrie Haber and Julia Johnson

Local singer-songwriter Carrie will be performing with UK musician Julie Johnson on the Hera 2 boat, boarding from opposite the Nazzarenu Church in Tigné, Sliema at 19:00. Entrance is at €14 and includes food. More information: 99828922 or email [email protected]

August 13

Sick Of Ants

A night of indie music at Lo Squero, Floriana Waterfront, featuring live performances from Vinnie Vintage and The Sylvan and Aaron Massacre and DJ sets from Bob, Daniele, Tracey and Laavemuax. Doors open at 21:00; entrace is at €6.

August 14

Akon in concert

The R&B sensation will be performing at the Ta’ Qali National Park, 19:00. €30 early bird tickets available from all SunLab and all Chemimart outlets. €60 VIPs are available from: Chequers, Paceville and SunLab Sliema, Valletta and Baystreet, St Julian’s. More info: 79767630, 9937 3740; [email protected]/[email protected], www.g7events.com/www.freshevents.info.

August 14

Paul Oakenfold after-party

The popular UK DJ will be taking the stage at Ta’ Qali right after Akon’s performance at Ta’ Qali at midnight through 04:00. General Entry tickets are at €30 (limited amount) from all Sunlab and Chemimart outlets with €60 (VIP Table Area upon request) from Chequers, Paceville and Sunlab Sliema, Baystreet, St Julian’s and Valletta. More info: http://www.g7events.com/ticket/akon

THEATRE

August 13, 14

Fra Celest imur xalata

Musical theatre comedy written and directed by Albert Marshall at the Cospicua Local Council, 19:30. Cast includes Maryrose Mallia, Jane Marshall, Hector Bruno, Gorg Micallef, Dominic Said and Mark Schembri. Bookings: 77110472, 79911720.

EXHIBITIONS

August 19 – October 3

Spartacus Chetwynd and Jess Flood-Paddock

A series of screenings, talks, performances, workshops and collaborations by artists Spartacus Chetwynd and Jess Flood-Paddock at the Malta Contemporary Art, St James Cavalier, Valletta focusing on a cultural journey of discovery, recreation and collaboration resulting in an open ended presentation based on their research. More information: www.maltacontemporartart.com

FIREWORKS SHOW

August 9

La Notte di San Lorenzo

A night of fireworks near the Vittoriosa Regatta Club, Kalkara Creek from 21:45. The pyro musical displays will be executed by Orzella Fireworks Company from Italy together with the 10th August Pyrothecnic Group of Vittoriosa. Attendees are urged to reach the venue through Kalkara main gate and then via the first turning on the left. The Fortini Football ground – a large paking area, is only a few metres away from the venue itself.

SUNSET WALK

August 13

Sunset, skywatching and rural life

A sunset walk held at Majjistral Nature and History Park, Mellieha, 18:45. Will also include nature and night sky observation from an organic farm at the park (local products will be available for sale by the Manikata Farmers Cooperative). Entrance is at €5. More info: http://www.majjistral.org/