What's On February 27

NIGHTLIFE

MARCH 2
Homesongs vol. 5 – Justine Fava
Amateur DJ Justine Fava will be spinning her home songs next Wednesday in Coach and Horses, Valley Road, B’Kara, as part of the weekly event where people with no past DJing experience play songs they love to listen to at home. Event starts at 21:00 and 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

MARCH 3
Baroque Concert
Malta Philharmonic Orchestra concert at the Manoel Theatre, 19:30. featuring pieces by Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Johann Sebastian Bach, Michel’Ange Vella and Antonio Vivaldi. Conducted by Michael Laus. Tickets at €10 can be booked from [email protected] or by calling 21246389.

MARCH 9
Recital by Lydia Caruana
The National Council for Women will be presenting a concert by soprano Lydia Caruana at the Manoel Theatre on occasion of the World Women’s Day, 19:30. The concert will be held under the patronage of President George Abela. Tickets at €25, €20 or €15 can be booked from [email protected] or by calling 21246389.

THEATRE AND DANCE

TONIGHT    
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].

TONIGHT
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].

MARCH 11-13
La Vedrova Allegra
A Valletta Dramatic Company production of the enduring Franz Lehar operetta at the Manoel Theatre. Playing at 19:30 on March 11 and 12, 17:00 on March 13. Tickets at €35, €31 and €20 can be booked from [email protected] or by calling 21246389.

EXHIBITIONS

ENDS TODAY
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.  

UNTIL 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.  

ARTISAN MARKET

MARCH 13
Patches – The Special Market
The fifth edition of the growing artisan market – featuring handmade goods and food by local creatives – will take place at Is-Suq tal-Belt, Merchant’s Street, Valletta from 10:30 to 18:00. Entrance is free.  

FILM SCREENING

MARCH 1
MIRSA at the Movies #1 – Goodbye, Lenin!
A screening of the critically-acclaimed Wolfgang Becker film at KSU Common Room, University campus from 17:30, with an introduction by Dr Carmen Sammut (lecturer in issues of Media and Culture in International Relations at the Department of International Relations). Organised by the Malta International Relations Student Association (MIRSA). Complimentary snacks and refreshments will be offered, against a goodwill donation of €1.

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.