What's On November 6

NIGHTLIFE

NOVEMBER 11
I’m with Panda
Indie music party at Coach and Horses, Valley Road, Msida. Featuring DJs James Borg and Rachelle Spiteri, spinning the likes of Animal Collective, Yo La Tengo, Galaxie 500, M83 and Future Islands and others.

NOVEMBER 11
Perpendicular
Party at a brand new club – Stardust at Fortizza, Sliema – featuring DJs Nicky Slim, Carl Lautier and MATO. Doors open at 22:00. More information and sofa bookings: 99 232035.

MUSIC
    
NOVEMBER 7
Third concert of the MCI Season
Concert featuring The University Junior College Orchestra & Soloists, under the direction of Mro. Manuel Pirotta at Grand Exhibition Hall of the Hotel Le Meridien St Julian’s at 19:00.

NOVEMBER 8
Dominic Galea and friends
Concert at Manoel Theatre featuring Dominic Galea on piano, Mario ‘Cocker’ Aquilina on double bass and Noel Grech on drums, along with guest musicians. Starts at 20:00. Tickets at €20, €15 and €10 can be booked by calling 21 246389, [email protected].

NOVEMBER 9
Performers’ Platform: Hommage a Haydn
Concert at St James Cavalier, Valletta at 12:30, with Euchar Gravina on piano. Programme: Haydn Piano Sonata No. 62 in E flat, Ravel Menuet sur le nom de Haydn, Gravina Original composition.

NOVEMBER 10
Russian Classical concert
Classical Concert by famous Russian tenor Alexei Safiulin accompanied by the famous Russian pianist Ksenia Bashmet at The Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Valletta, 19:00.

NOVEMBER 11
Malta Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Series
Concert conducted by Michael Laus at Manoel Theatre, Valletta at 20:00. Programme: Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor and Brahm’s majestic Symphony No. 4. Tickets are at €30, €20, €10. Bookings: 21 246389, www.teatrumanoel.com.mt.

NOVEMBER 11-13
Silence, sounds and spaces
Concert by percussionist Renzo Spiteri at St James Cavalier, Valletta at 20:00. Tickets at €12. Bookings: 21 223200, [email protected].

NOVEMBER 13
L’Isle Adam Rabat Band Club Concert
Concert organised by the Ghaqda Kazini tal-Baned at The Manoel Theatre, Valletta, 20:00.

EXHIBITIONS

UNTIL NOVEMBER 30
Layers of Malta
Exhibition of photographs by Vincenzo Castella at St James Cavalier, Valletta.

UNTIL JANUARY 7
Modern Artistic Sensibilities in Maltese Art
An exhibition of modern and contemporary art works curated by Dr Joseph Paul Cassar (Maryland University College and resident Art Educator for the New York Times) in conjunction with the launch of his latest publication on modern art in Malta. at Heritage Malta Gozo Area Exhibition Hall, St Martin’s Quarter Street, The Citadel, Victoria, Gozo. Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 09:00-16:00; Saturday: 09:00- 12:00.

THEATRE

TONIGHT
The Bacchae
MADC production of the Ancient Greek tragedy by Euripides at MITP Theatre, St Christopher’s Street, Valletta. Directed by Toni Attard. Cast includes Kurt Castillo, Manuel Cauchi, Pia Zammit, Kevin Drake, Philip Leone Ganado, Coryse Borg, Maria Pia Meli, Marta Vella, Laura Best, Veronica Stivala and Nicola Abela Garrett.
Tickets can be booked from www.madc.biz.

TONIGHT
Exit the King
Performance by Theatencore of Eugene Ionesco’s classic of the theatre of the absurd at St James Cavalier, Valletta at 20:00. Directed by Tyrone Grima, and includes in the cast Malcolm Galea, in the title role, together with Monica Attard, Stephanie Bugeja, Joe Pace, Nadine Genovese and Mik Pisani. Tickets at €15. Bookings: 21 223200, [email protected]. The play is rated 16.

MAGIC SHOW

TONIGHT
The Magic Variety
A night of magicians, illusionists and entertainers at Manoel Theatre at 16:00. Presented by Manoel Theatre in collaboration with B.L.E.E.P Entertainment.

PUBLIC LECTURES

NOVEMBER 7
Pride and Prejudice in Fidelity Criticism: The Case of Jane Austen’s Emma
Public lecture by Prof Gloria Lauri-Lucente at Hall E, Gateway Building, University campus at 18:30. Focusing on a recent film adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel Emma, Prof Lucente will discuss the intricacies of adapting literature to film, within the wider context of the hugely popular Austen adaptations that proliferated in recent years.  

NOVEMBER 9
Schaffensakt und unvollendetes Werk
Illustrated lecture by Dr Albert Friggieri (in German) entitled ‘Friedrich Schillers dramatisches Fragment Die Matheser’ at Messina Place, Valletta. Starts at 19:00.

FILM

NOVEMBER 9
Live recital of the music of Georges Méliès
Evening inaugurating cinema pioneer Georges Méliès at Manoel Theatre, Valletta.  Scenes from various silent films will be projected. Organised by the Teatru Manoel in collaboration with the French Embassy. Starts 20:00.

BOOKS

NOVEMBER 9-13
Malta National Book Fair
Annual National Book Fair at Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta.
Opening Hours: Wednesday, November 9 09:00-13:00 and 17:00-21:00, Thursday, November 10 09:00-13.00 and 17:00-21:00, Friday November 11 09:00-13:00 and 17:00-22:00, Saturday November 12 09:00-12:30 and 16:00-22:00, Sunday November 13 09:00-20:00.

NOVEMBER 12
Tsek-tsik sneak peek
Annual Merlin event at the Malta National Book Fair, Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, 19:45. Authors will be giving rapid-fire talks, cued by slides that change every 20 seconds. In this edition, authors will be giving visitors a look into work-in-progress books. Entrance is free, but seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Drinks will be provided.