What's On January 23

MUSIC

TONIGHT
Tea for Two
A concert dedicated to the rendering of some classic songs featured in well known musical films will be taking place at the Sagrestia Vault, Valletta Waterfront. The show features Marita Bezzina (soprano), Frans Mangion (tenor) and Ramona Zammit Formosa (pianist). Bookings: 7968 0952 or [email protected].

JANUARY 27
Spotlight on Augusto Lauri Quintano and Sarah Micallef
Violin and Piano Recital with the participation of Augusto Lauri Quintano on violin and Sarah Micallef on piano at Sala Isouard, Manoel Theatre, 20:00.

FEBRUARY 5
Skimmed, Areola Treat and Clandestines
The bands will be playing at Escape Club, St Julian’s, alongside a DJ set by Sick of Ants. Doors open at 22:00. Entrance is at €8.

THEATRE

TONIGHT
Ingabar ghax jigbruk
A Maltese-language version of Neil Simon’s Come Blow Your Horn by the Valletta Theatre Company at The Manoel Theatre, 17:00. Bookings: [email protected], 21246389.  

JANUARY 28 – 30
The Secretary Bird
A production of the William Douglas comedy by Maleth Theatre Company at Manoel Theatre, 19:30. Bookings: [email protected], 21246389.

EXHIBITIONS

JANUARY 29 – FEBRUARY 27
On Site
An exhibition of wall hanging pieces, sculptures and plates (numbering 60 works in all) by ceramicist George Muscat at St James Cavalier, Valletta.

UNTIL JANUARY 31
Jazz Paintings
Paintings in pastel by Pauleen Micallef at Damiano’s, Sir Luigi Preziosi Street, St Paul’s Bay. Opening Hours: Every day (except Tuesdays) from 18:00 onwards.

UNTIL FEBRUARY 17
Vince Briffa and Tom Dale
A two-person show featuring a new film and a photography exhibition at Malta Contemporary Art, St James Cavalier, Valletta.

UNTIL JANUARY 30
Kevin Sciberras at Exclusive Interiors
Exclusive Interiors, Mosta will be hosting an exhibition by painter Kevin Sciberras.

JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 13
Curved Silence
An exhibition by the artist John Paul Azzopardi at the Contemporary Hall of the National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 till 16:30 (Last Admission 16:00). Free entrance.

JANUARY 28 – FEBRUARY 18
Anne Frank – A History for Today
The travelling exhibition makes use of images from the Frank family photo albums and quotations from the Diary of Anne Frank, and will be displayed at the Auberge de Castille, Valletta. Opening hours: Mondays – Fridays 09:00 till 19:00, Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays 09:00 till 13:00.

LITERATURE
JANUARY 20
Is-Siegha tal-Kittieba
A one hour interview with the writer Lina Brockdorff at St James Cavalier, Valletta from 19:30.  

LIVE SCREENING

JANUARY 30
MET Opera Live: Modest Mussorgsky
As part of the MET Opera series, Valery Gergiev conducts Mussorgsky’s soulful spectacle during a live matinee performance at 14:30, St James Cavalier Cinema. Tickets are at €10, with €5 concessions for children up to 12-years-old. Bookings: 2122 3200, [email protected].

RE-ENACTMENT
January 30  
Life at Sea
Re-enactment of life at the Birgu harbour in the 18th century with guided tours, military drills, a typical market, and other activities connected to life at sea. At the Malta Maritime Museum, Birgu.  09:00 – 17:00. Tickets €5 (adults); €3 (juniors, students; seniors and groups of over 20); €2 (members; groups of over 80). Ticket is also valid for entrance to the Inquisitor’s Palace, Birgu.

GUIDED TOUR
February 10
Open Day at San Pawl Milqi
An opportunity to view the archaeological remains of one of the largest Roman agricultural plants on the Island. Open to the general public on the occasion of the Feast of St Paul.  Tours start at 13:30 and will run every 45 minutes. Last tour begins at 16:30. For further information contact Mr Ivan Bezzina on 21454125.