What's On February 20

NIGHTLIFE

FEBRUARY 23
Homesongs vol. 3 – Claire ‘Meg’
Amateur DJ Claire-Meg will be spinning a varied set at Coach and Horses, Valley Road, B’Kara from 21:00. Entrance is free.  

MARCH 26
PrideVille goes “Like a Rockstar”
Party at Molecule, Gianpula, limits of Rabat from 22:00. Featuring DJs Andy Luca, Cathy-K and Carlo Gerada. Admission is at €8/€10 at the door. Ticket outlets: Twenty2 (B’Kara) and Matstar (Paola).

MUSIC

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 23
Art&Wine at South Street – Season III
Live installation-performance by Jimmy Grima in collaboration with Tony Cassar Darien at the Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta from 19:00. First in a series on the human senses, Grima and Cassar Darien’s work will focus on touch.

FEBRUARY 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].

FEBRUARY 25 – 27

Xbihat Ta Xi Whud Li Huma Kattolici
Award-winning play written and directed by Mario Philip Azzopardi at the Manoel Theatre, 20:00. Cast includes Godwin Scerri, Mario Micallef, Simone Spiteri, Sean Buhagiar and Ninette Micallef.  The play is rated 16. Tickets at €10, €15 and €20 can be booked from [email protected] or by calling 21246389.

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.

MARCH 11 – 13, 18 – 20

Immaculate
A THEATRE anon production of Oliver Lansley’s play, directed by Polly March at St James Cavalier, 20:00. Cast includes Charlotte Grech, Stefan Cachia Zammit, Alan Montanaro, Denise Mulholland, Alan Paris and Paul Portelli. The play is rated 18. Bookings: 21223000, [email protected].

EXHIBITIONS

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.

UNTIL MARCH 4
Carnival & Cinema – Viareggio meets Malta
Exhibition showcasing the unique, often cinematically inspired artwork created for the renowned Viareggio Carnival (Tuscany) through 55 artistic prints, created between 1966 and 2010, at The Salon of the Italian Institute of Culture, St George’s Square, Valletta. Opening hours: Monday to Thursday: 09:00-17:00, Friday: 09:00-14:00.

MARCH 14 – APRIL 8
Il-qamar bil-pipa f’ ħalqu u kulħadd kif Alla ħalqu
Exhibition of varied works (including drawings, photos, embroidery, prints and paintings) by Adrian Abela at the General Workers’ Union Memorial Building, South Street, Valletta.  

FILM SCREENING

FEBRUARY 23
Un Chien Andalou and La coquille et le clergyman
The classic surrealist shorts will be accompanied by live music by Kris Spiteri (Porn: The Musical) at St James Cavalier from 19:30. Tickets are at €5.

PUBLIC LECTURES

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.

February 24
The English-Speaking Union: A History For Our Time
Lecture by Prof. Alan Lee Williams, Visiting Professor at the Department of Politics of Queen Mary, University of London at the St James Cavalier Music Room, 18:00. Those attending are requested to be seated by 17:45.
 
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.