An exhibition by Jessica Debattista at St James Cavalier from 27 April to 3 June

Ilina Filipova exhibition of Byzantine works of art, at Le Meridien Phoenicia, till the end of May

Theatreworkx will be staging their performance of King Lear at the MITP, St Christopher Street, Valletta on 3,5,6,7 May at 7.30pm

Diary of events

Sunday 22 April | Play | Manoel Theatre
Ghandek jew M'ghandekx, The Evergreen Pochade by M.A. Borg (Maleth). For further information tel. 246389, fax 237340 or email bookings@teatrumanoel.com.mt

Sunday 22 April | Festival | Valletta
The festival includes a series of concerts, band marches, street walk-abouts in period costume, re-enactments, corner performances by folk groups and musicians, and a myriad activities to enjoy! Organised by Malta Tourism Authority. For further information tel. 226404 or fax 246303.

Till 23 April | Annual Music Marathon | BJ's, Paceville
Annual music marathon in support of the Millennium Chapel, Paceville. Top local talent will be performing including Claudette Pace, Freddie Portelli. Fabrizio Faniello opened the marathon. For further information please tel. 0949 3534

Tuesday 24 April | Shakespeare Commemoration | Bay Street
The British Cultural Society is commemorating Shakespeare's birthday at the theatre in Baystreet. The programme is produced by Paul Xuereb. The evening begins at 7pm followed by drinks. Tickets are Lm3 and are available from Dr Alfred Ellul tel. 378311.

Wednesday 25 April | Spanish night | Sliema
It's hot, it's fun and it's Spanish and it is on every Wednesday night at the Big Blue. Beautiful flamenco dancers, Spanish music, Spanish food at unbelievable prices. Free parking and a guaranteed good buzz!

Thursday 26 April | Missiology meeting | Valletta
The Voluntiera Lajci Missjunarji Society is holding a Missiology course for those wishing to help the Missions. Preparatory meeting between 6pm and 7pm at the Missions Office, 7 Merchants Street, Valletta. For further information tel. 236962.

Till 26 April | 7th Malta Bridge Festival & European Seniors Congress | Corinthia San Gorg
In conjunction with the European Bridge League. Organised by Bridge Malta. For further information tel. Mario Dix 323638, fax 380555 or email mario@bridge.org.mt.

27 - 29 April | Poetry Workshop - Chrysalis Weekend | To be announced
This workshop is organised by Lotus House Ltd and Marlene Saliba to discover the poet in you. Chrysalis is a non-academic, critically affirmative approach designed to respond to the needs of each individual person. For more information tel. 642941, 09422045 fax 642950 or email info@lotushouse.net

Till 27 April | Exhibition & Activities | Valletta
This exhibition and activities being held at the St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity organised by the Ministry for the Environment are aimed mainly at school children in an effort to instil in them from a young age the need to take care of the environment.

Friday 27 April | Pasta Festival | Sliema
Pasta Festival every Friday at The Big Blue. Celebrity chef Martin Camilleri orchestrates the most generous portions prepared with his usual skill. Live entertainment. Children under 12 years old eat free.

27 - 29 April | Play "Deja Revue" | Valletta
The bulk of the material on view by Masquerade has featured in previous revue incarnations, and has been singled out as having gone down rather well the first time around. Versatility is the name of the game, which is why director, anthony bezzina has also cast people like, Monica Attard, Alan Montanaro, Rowena Grima, Ray Calleja, and Chris Dingli. With Colin Zammit Lupi, fresh from playing one of the leads in West Side Story, looking after the music, it ought to be worth a look. It is showing at the Manoel Theatre. For further information and bookings tel. 246389.

Saturday 28 April | Opera - Madame Butterfly | Gozo
A perennial favourite, being performed at the Astra Theatre in Gozo. Performing will be Bulgarian soloists and an orchestra from Palermo.

28 to 29 April | Veteran athletics championships | New Dolmen Hotel
7th European Veteran Athletic Non-Stadia Championships hosted by Malta for 2001. Organised by Malta Amateur Athletics Association. For further information call Anthony Chircop on 487704, fax 487704 or email maaa@global.net.mt.

Sunday 29 April | Fishing Competition Gzira
The next match is the second from the much coveted doubles league, at Manoel Island. Some 24 teams are expected to take part for a total of 48 anglers. Anglers will meet at 5am when the pegs and sections will be drawn. First casts will be at 6am with the final cast at 12pm. Prizes will be awarded to the section winners and first five overall placings.

Sunday 29 April | Alarme! | Fort St. Elmo, Valletta
Battle scene re-enactment set in the 1800's. French and Maltese troops clash. Organised by Historical Re-enactment Group of Malta. For further information tel. Mr. Martin Degiorgio on 247523 or fax 223857.

Monday 30 April | Literary evening | Valletta
The general public are invited to attend the poezijaplus session in the courtyard at Manoel Theatre and to read their poetry in any language.

Vince Fabri, Manwel Mifsud and Jesmond Zerafa will provide musical interludes. For further information email: grechsergio@hotmail.com

On going events

Popeye Village - Anchor Bay
A multitude of activities for all the family: Boat Trip around Anchor Bay (weather permitting), audio-visual show at the cinema.

The animation team keeps visitors involved in the four different shows being held. Team Adventures such as trekking, mountain biking, abseiling, jeep safaris, treasure hunts, beach games, water sports and carting. Souvenir shop, Popeye's restaurant, children's world fun park.

The Malta Experience
Encompassing 7,000 years of Malta's colourful and intriguing history, viewers are taken on a journey through time. Discover the first settlers on the Island, the great seafaring Phoenicians, the Roman occupation, the Knights of St John, the trials and tribulations of the Great Siege and WW2 plus much more. The show uses the latest projection technology and is presented in 13 languages.
Show times: Monday to Friday from 11am - 4pm
Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 11am - 2pm

The Great Siege of Malta & The Knights of St John
You'll be attacked by Saracens. Meet saints and holy men. Find yourself on board a mighty Turkish war galley. Fight with the Knights of St. John against marauding Turkish soldiers, face cannon and shot. Witness the aftermath of one of the most decisive naval battles in history. And much, much, more. All in 45 minutes in a breath-taking, high-tech, 3-D, walk-through adventure, that's among the very best in Europe. Presented in 14 languages.

Opens daily, Monday to Sunday from 9am with last admission at 4pm at the CafÈ Premier Complex, Republic Street, Valletta.