What's On February 13

NIGHTLIFE

FEBRUARY 16
Homesongs vol. 3: Jon Banthorpe
Amateur DJ Jon Banthrope will be spinning everything from from Jackson C. Franks’ 60s folk, Cymande’s 70s soul-funk, Style Council’s 80s pop, Metronomy’s contemporary oddball electronica and more at Coach and Horses, Valley Road, B’Kara. Event kicks off at 21:00. Entrance is free.

MUSIC

FEBRUARY 18 – 19
Patrick Duff (UK)
British folkster Patrick Duff will perform over two nights at Coach and Horses, Valley Road, B’Kara. Event starts at 21:30 on both nights. Tickets at €5 can be booked from [email protected] or by calling/texting Tim Ellis on 99848199.

FEBRUARY 25
The Futureheads DJ Set
Lucinda Events presents The Futureheads, Astroboi, Stivastheque and Daniele at Liquid Club at 21:00. €10 Early bird tickets available at RIOT, Baystreet or call on 79091884.

THEATRE AND DANCE

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].

MARCH 3-5
Keeping Up Appearances
Steve Casaletto directs Roy Clarke’s adaptation of the popular UK sitcom at the Manoel Theatre. Starring Marylou Coppini as Hyacinth Bucket, James Calvert, Louiselle Vassallo, Mark Cabourdin, Isabelle Warington, Vanessa Attard, Jo Caruana and Jean Pierre Agius. Bookings: +356 21222618. A Mellow Drama production.

EXHIBITIONS

ENDS TODAY
Rock and Pop Memorabilia
An exhibition of rock and pop ‘artefacts’ at 60A, Strait Street, Valletta organised by Philip Pace. Opening times: 10:00 to 13:00; 16:00 to 20:30. Free entrance.

ENDS TODAY
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.

FEBRUARY 26 – MAY 15
Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) – In Quest of Beauty
Exhibition of works by the Czech Art Nouveau artist at The Salon of The National Museum of Archaeology, Republic Street, Valletta. In association with Heritage Malta and the Mucha Foundation, Prague.  

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.

FILM SCREENING

TONIGHT
Zeitgeist 2
Screening of the conspiracy-exposing documentary at Why Not?, Paceville (opposite bus terminus). Event starts at 19:30. Entrance is free.

PUBLIC LECTURE

February 21
Odysseus in Malta
Lecture by Prof. Horatio C. R. Vella discussing possible references to the Maltese islands in Homer’s works at the Residence of the Greek Ambassador, Villino Fond Galland, No 6, Ta’ Xbiex. Starts at 18:00. Entrance is free. Refreshments will be served after the lecture.
 
CARNIVAL EVENTS

MARCH 4
El’ Circo Gozo Carnival 2011
Epic Malta, Squadron Malta and the DonDisko Crew present a night will feature only the hottest local DJs, spinning various modern genres of music which will range from House, Electro, Nu-Rave, Disco, Techno to Fidget at D-Code in Victoria Gozo. Doors open at 22:00. Line-Up: Squeak!, Luke Funk, Orange City, Roberto Vs DAP, The Wizard, Chunky Vs Stef B + More to be confirmed! Tickets are at €10.

MARCH 5
Rio 2011 Superheroes
Superhero themed carnival party at La Grotta, Gozo at 22:00. Main Room (Hosted by Pink Promo, Love My Promo, Platinum) featuring Luc Adams, Alvin Gee, Pillu, Mathematikal, Glenn Frantz, Johnny B. The Cave (Hosted By p e r p e n d i c u l a r and Pamoptic) featuring David Devalera, Carl Lautier, Mato, Nicky, SliM, Audiofreak and Clint Hili. Tickets at €10 available from Pull & Bear outlets.