What's On November 21

NIGHTLIFE
November 27
Art & Wine at South Street
An evening of art and wine at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, 19:30. This edition will be dedicated to the memory of Dennis Vella (1953-2009). Patrick Fenech and Nicholas de Piro will introduce the event.

MUSIC
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.

December 3 – 5
GO Teatru Unplugged 13
This year’s edition of the popular concert at the Manoel Theatre will include Chasing Pandora, Beige, Renzo Spiteri Terra Project featuring Peter Grech, Fraser, The Blast and Megan Balzan, with Pawlu Borg Bonaci (Fakawi) as presenter. All concerts start at 20:00. €8, €12 and €15 tickets from: www.teatrumanoel.com.mt, [email protected], 2124 6389.

December 18
Handsome Furs (Ca)
Canadian electro punk indie duo Handsome Furs will be completeing their European tour at Escape Club (ex-Dukes) in Paceville at 20:30. Tickets at €15 are available from http://www.maltaticket.com and Agenda, Vodafone and Exotique outlets.

THEATRE
November 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.

November 19– 21
Revenance
A wickedly dark comedy about death and dying written by Malcolm Galea will be showing at MITP, Valletta at 20:30. Revenance stars Malcolm Galea, Claire Bonello, Jean Pierre Agius, and Boris Cezek with an original soundtrack played live by Angele Galea and Boris Cezek. Tickets for the first weekend are at €10, and tickets for the second weekend are at €12.

November 26, 27
100
Visual dance theatre performance by Rubberbodies Collective (Jimmy Grima and Rebecca Camilleri) at Dock One, Cottonera. In addition, there’s also a 50-minute live symphonic ambient concert by sound designer Mario Sammut on November 28. Adult tickets are at €12, student tickets are at €7. Block tickets for adults are at €15 (performance and concert), and block tickets for students are at €10.

November 26 – 28
Speed-the-Plow
Director Lino Farrugia takes on David Mamet’s rapid-fire satire Maleth’s production of Speed-the-Plow, brought to life at the Manoel Theatre by Manuel Cauchi, Mikhail Basmadjan and Almong Pail. Bookings can be made by calling the box office on 2124 6389, by email to [email protected] or online at www.teatrumanoel.com.mt.

November 26 – 28
Moi et Nous - Jien u Aħna
Opening Doors presents an alternative depiction of how people interact with each other at St James Cavalier, Valletta. The performances will take place during the following times: November 26 – 10:30; November 27 – 20:00; November 28 – 18:00. Bookings: 21223200, 21223216; www.sjcav.org.

November 26 – 28
C&C
Debut production by Stewsoft Theatre, written and directed by Erin Stewart Tanti at MITP, St Christopher’s Street, Valletta, 20:00. Bookings: [email protected], 21223216. Smart cards are accepted

December 3 – 5; 10 – 12
Talk Thirty to Me!
A Mellow Drama production of Ooghna Duncan’s comedy at MITP Theatre, St Christopher’s Street, Valletta at 20:00. Directed by Wesley Ellul. Cast includes Julia Calvert, Alexandra Camilleri Warne, Wesley Ellul and Jan Zammit. There will be a late night show on Saturday, December 11 at 22:00. Tickets for the opening weekend are at €10; €15 all other nights.  Bookings: Ticketline.com.mt, 2789 2789.

December 3 – 5
Bariona
A Theatencore production of the early Jean Paul Sartre play at St James Cavalier, Valletta at 20:00. Directed by Tyrone Grima. Cast includes Philip Leone Ganado, Joe Pace, Mik Pisani, Marvic Doughty, Nadine Genovese, Lou Ghirlando, David Chircop, Claudio Carta, Karl Cassar, Brian Gauci, Erin Stewart Tanti, Sarah Camilleri and Franco Rizzo. Tickets are at €12, with €10 concessions. Bookings: Bookings: [email protected], 21223216.

EXHIBITIONS

Until November 28
Between Shadow and Stone
An exhibition of photographs used by Richard England for future projects at St James Cavalier.

Until November 30
The Art of Silence
An Art Exhibtion by The Front Against Censorship, The Art of Silence is being held at Liberty Gallery, General Workers Union, South Street, Valletta. Artists taking part: Ruth Ancilleri, Moira Zahra, Ryan Falzon, Christine X, John-Paul Azzopardi, Julian Mallia, Ian Christie, Caroline Borg, Jimmy Grima, Iella, Malicia Dabrowicz and Karl Edgar Consiglio.

November 26 – December 17
Parallel Diversity
A collective art exhibition of visual compositions by David Xuereb, Saviour Baldacchino and Manuel Caruana at Last Touch Gallery, Mosta.

November 26 – January 2
MCA 16 – Austin Camilleri
New work by Austin Camilleri – working in video, installation, sculpture and painting –   at the Malta Contemporary Art, Upper Galleries of St James Cavalier Valletta. The artist will be giving at talk at the venue on November 27 at 18:30.

Until November 28
Hope
The exhibition explores themes of hope through the use of clay, canvas and mixed media by artists Sue Mifsud and Carmel Bonello. Each exhibit is either a direct collaboration with both artists working together on one piece or individual work inspired by the thoughts of the other person. It is being held in the Main Reception area of Mater Dei Hospital.

Until 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.

ARTISAN MARKET

December 12
Patches – The Christmas Edition
The Christmas edition of the artisan market curated by Denise Scicluna and Jimmy Grima will take place at the Valletta Indoor Market, Merchants Street and will include over 30 stands featuring jewellery, ceramics, cards, accessories, frames, cupcakes, fashion and more from 10:30 to 20:30. More info on www.patchesmarket.com.