What's On October 10

NIGHTLIFE

October 15
Ep!c Fridays at SugarShake - The Grand Opening
The second edition of Ep!c Fridays will begin at Sugarshake from 22:00. DJ line up includes Luke Funk, Alvin Gee, Stef B, Chunky, Luca Cordina and Roberto among others.

October 16
Adam Ficek (Babyshambles) DJ set
UK musician Adam Ficek of Babyshambles and Roses Kings Castles will play a DJ and acoustic set at Escape Club, St Julian’s from 22:00, with support by Vinnie Vintage and Stephan Qui Rit. Tickets at €15 available from Panama Jack (The Plaza, Sliema), La Rive (Sliema), Dr Juice (Paceville and Spinola Bay), Riot (BayStreet) and Blush & Panic (Valletta).

October 17
Catch a Fire Reggae Party
An afternoon reggae party will take place at Morning star in the limits of Zejtun/Mscala from 14:00 –
17:00. The event will also include an ethnic market by Aw Tribu, music by Zico, art exhibitions and thai massage. Entrance at €3 including free drink.

MUSIC

Today
The Gathering
Local band Tribali will be performing their last live improvised jam sessions for the summer at Masgar in Mtarfa from 16:00. The event will also feature an ethnic market, art exhibition, and kids area. Tickets start from €10 and are available from Aw Tribu (Mosta), EXIT(Valletta, Sliema, Paola), Juuls (St Julians) and Colcci (Level 1, Bay Street). Ticket hotline: 99498531.

Tonight and October 13 – 17
Voices
Annual choir concert held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta from 19:30 with a matinee performance at 15:30 on the first Sunday. Tickets at €15, €20 and €25 are available from the MCC booking office (21246389, 25595750) and www.voices.org.mt.

November 27
Brikkuni & Xtruppaw at Tattingers
Following last year’s hugely successful concert, the two bands will once again share the bill at Tattingers, Rabat from 21:30. Tim Ellis and Club Sandwich will once again be the DJs for the night. Tickets at €12 can be bought from www.maltaticket.net or any Agenda,Exotique and Vodafone outlet. Tickets at the venue will be at €14.


THEATRE

October 15 – 17
The History Boys
Masquerade presents a production of Alan Bennet’s award-winnng comedy at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta from 19:30. Acclaimed UK director Andy Smith directs a cast including Jon Rosser, Nanette Brimmer, Malcolm Galea, Colin Willis, Francesco Catania, James Muscat, Andre Agius, David Chircop, Luke Farrugia, Joseph Zammit, Alexander Gatesy Lewis and Paul Cuschieri. Bookings: 21246389, email: [email protected], online www.teatrumanoel.com.mt.

October 28 and 30
La Traviata
The well-known opera La Traviata will be making a welcome return to the Teatru Astra in Victoria, Gozo twenty-one years after it was presented for the first time in April 1989. This new production will be under the artistic direction of renowned Marco Gandini, set design by Mauro Tinti, Joseph Cauchi is scenic artist and Carmel Zammit Stage Manager.

November 5– 7; 12 – 14; 19– 21
Bla Kondixin 2010
The 10th anniversary edition of the popular satirical show will be held at the Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta from 20:00. Bookings: 21223200, or [email protected], www.blakondixin.com.


EXHIBITIONS

Until October 16
His Chair
Collective multi-media exhibition at St James Cavalier curated by Nicole Cuschieri Matthew Grima Conell, Nicole Cuschieri, Elisa Von Brockdorff, Kenneth Borg, Aldo Cauchi Savona, Maria Bravo and Christine Cutajar. Open 09:00 to 17:00 on Monday and Tuesday, 09:00 to 21:00 from Wednesday till Sunday.

October 17 – 21
Stirati
Collective exhibition by Carmen Aquilina, Mario Cassar, Olivianne Farrugia, Mark Lughermo, Claire Scicluna, Robert Zahra, Charmaine Zammit at the Auberge de France, Birgu.

Until October 30
Vetro e Retro
A selection of paintings, drawings and sculptures by Josette Azzuz Caruana at Opus 64 Galerie, 64, Tigné Street, Sliema spanning from 1984 to 2010. Opening Hours: 10:30 to 13:00 and 16:30 to 19:00. www.opus64Galerie.com; e-mail: [email protected].


COMIC CONVENTION

October 16
Malta Comic Con
This year’s Malta Comic Con will be once again held at St James Cavalier in Valletta from 10:00 – 18:00. The comic convention will feature special guests Liam Sharp, Tim Perkins, Gary Erskine and Sean Azzopardi among others. For more information: www.sjcav.org