What's On October 17

NIGHTLIFE

Today
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.

October 29
Horrorshow – The Halloween Do
Alternative Halloween party at Rookies Bar, Bugibba from 22:30. Clint and Rick on a Leash will be DJs for the night while Virginia Queens will be playing a themed set. There will also be a costume competition.

October 30
Vendetta – The Freak Show
Halloween costume party at Tattingers, Rabat from 22:30. Music by David Rogers and Chunky. Tickets at €10 from [email protected], €15 at the door.

MUSIC

Tonight
Voices
Annual choir concert held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta from 19:. Tickets at €15, €20 and €25 are available from the MCC booking office (21246389, 25595750) and www.voices.org.mt.

October 22
Airport Impressions album launch
The rock band will be launching their debut album, Minutes of a Lifetime, at Tattingers, Rabat from 21:00. Tickets at €5 tickets are available online via www.jaggedhouse.com or from all Exotique outlets, Gillardu Kiosk (Valletta), 7 Camicie (Sliema), Guess (Bay Street), D'Amato Music Shop (Valletts),  Ministry of Music (B’Kara), Celeste Video Rentals (B’Bugia). Tickets at the door will be at €8.

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

Tonight
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 22 – 24
Unoriginal Sin
Mellow Drama production of the David Tristram comedy at Manoel Theatre from 20:00. Directed by Steve Casaletto. Cast includes John Montanaro, Louiselle Vassallo, Faye Paris, Barry Calvert, Stefan Cheriet Busuttil and Jean-Pierre Agius. Bookings: [email protected], 21246389
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.

October 29, 30, 31
Ritratti Sepja – Dahk mill-Passat
Unifaun presents Trevor Zahra’s play at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University from 20:00. Tickets are at €15 for stalls and €12 for balcony. Bookings: 2122 3200, https://ticketengine.sjcav.org/.

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

October 22 – December 5
Earth
An exhibition of ceramics by Charlot Cassar at the Main Hall of St James Cavalier. Opening hours: Monday to Tuesday: 09:00 – 17:00, Wednesday to Friday: 09:00 – 21:00, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 – 21:00.

Until October 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].

Until October 31
Postage Stamp Artwork: Emvin Cremona (1919-1987)
Maltapost and Heritage Malta’s National Museum of Fine Arts jointly present an exhibition of Emvin Cremona's original stamp artworks at the Museum’s Contemporary Hall. Opening hours: 09:00 – 16:30.

Until November 14
Geography Of Proximity
Travelling exhibition curated by Roberto Daolio & Alessandro Castiglioni and forming part of The Little Constellation Project at MCA, St James Cavalier, Valletta. Featuring work from Barbara Bühler, Canarezza and Coro, Giancarlo Norese and Umberto Cavenago, Haris Epaminonda, Nina Danino, Irena Lagator, Ingibjörg Magnadóttir, Pierre Portelli, Mark Mangion and Trixi Weis. Opening hours: Monday to Tuesday: 09:00 – 17:00, Wednesday to Friday: 09:00 – 21:00, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 – 21:00.  

COMIC CONVENTION

Today
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

FILM SCREENING

October 27
Silent no more! The Cabinet of Dr Caligari
A screening of the classic silent horror film at St James Cavalier Cinema from 19:30, accompanied by musical improvisations from Kris Spiteri. Tickets are at €5.