What's On January 30

NIGHTLIFE

FEBRUARY 2

Homesongs Vol. 1 – Mario Vella

Brikkuni frontman Mario Vella will be resident DJ for the night at Coach and Horses, Valley Road, B’Kara, spinning a variety of personal favourites in the first edition of Homesongs, which will be held roughly every Wednesday with a different amateur DJ at the helm. Event starts at 21:00 and entrance is free.

FEBRUARY 4

Claire Tonna – Live with heartbeats and diaries

Musician Claire Tonna will be playing an acoustic set at Coach and Horses, Valley Road, B’Kara. Doors open at 20:30. Entrance is free.

FEBRUARY 5

Lights Out!

Party at Gianpula, limits of Rabat featuring Luc Adams, Ziggy, Mathematikal, Kugene and Pillu. Tickets are at €10 and can be bought from all Pull and Bear outlets and Ryan’s Pub (spend €50 at Pull and Bear and get ticket for free). Doors open at 22:00.

FEBRUARY 6

Andrea’s Cupcake Nation

Andrea Pullicino (of Patches fame) will be selling cupcakes and mulled wine at Coach and Horses, Valley Road, B’Kara to a relaxed music set. Doors open at 18:00 and entrance is free.

FEBRUARY 9

BOTIM

DJs Bob and Tim will be playing an eclectic mix of music at Coach and Horses, Valley Road, B’Kara. Doors open at 21:00. Entrance is free.

MUSIC

FEBRUARY 2

Yuri Didenko and Arkadi Zenziper

A two-piano recital by the international musicians at Manoel Theatre from 20:00. The programme consists of Sonata for two pianos by Brahms, which is an arrangement of his Piano Quintet Op. 34. The other work is an arrangement for two pianos of Rakhmaninovs’ Symphonic dances, Op. 45. Tickets are at €20, €15 and €10. Bookings: [email protected], 21246389.

FEBRUARY 4

Of tragedy and heroism

The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra will be giving a concert conducted by Andris Poga (Latvia) at Manoel Theatre from 20:00. The programme consists of the Tragic Overture, Op. 81, the Concerto N. 1 in A minor for cello and orchestra, Op.33 by Saint-Saëns with soloist Simon Abdilla Joslin and Beethoven’s Symphony N.3 in E flat Major, Op. 55 ‘Eroica’. Tickets are at €30, €20 and €10. Bookings: [email protected], 21246389.

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.

FEBRUARY 9

Les Petits Pilous

Cult-favourite French electronica act Les Petits Pilous will be playing live at Tattingers Club, Rabat courtesy of Squadron and Don Disko. Squeak!, Mathematikal, Diskid Vs Dale, Bjan-Jensen, Alex Thomson will provide support. Doors open at 21:00. Tickets are at €15, €25 (VIP), and can be purchased from Dr.Juice (Spinola/St.Julians), Exit (Valletta), Fact (Qormi), Royal Impact (Zabbar) or by emailing [email protected].

THEATRE AND DANCE

JANUARY 31

Valletta Chinese Spring Festival 2011

The China Heilongjiang Art Troupe, consisting of 30 artists, will perform at The Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta and will include the crème of China’s traditional art forms, such as acrobatics, magic, Chinese classical dance and music and more. The show starts at 20:00. Tickets are at €25 for stalls, €20 for balcony and €15 for other tickets. Book at MCC or by calling 255 95 750 – 255 95 751 or online on www.mcc.com.mt

FEBRUARY 11-13, 18-20, 25-27

Osama The Hero An MADC production of the David Kelly play, directed by Erin Stewart Tanti at St James Cavalier, Vallette from 20:00. Cast includes Luke Farrugia, Joe Pace, Karl Cassar, Davinia Hamilton, Larissa Bonaci. The play is rated 18. Tickets at €15 can be booked by calling 2122 3200 or emailing [email protected]

EXHIBITIONS

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 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.

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 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.

UNTIL 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.

POP CULTURE EVENING

FEBRUARY 9

DESA DISCUSS BEATLES

In the third pop culture even from the Department of English Students Association (DESA) at Portside Lounge, The Strand, Sliema, four speakers (Eric Monfort, Nigel Camilleri, Tony Cassar Darien and Tony Parnis) will discuss the relevance and impact of the pop culture icons, while Relikc and The Vzs will provide music. Doors open at 20:30, and entrance is at €4.

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.