What's on September 5

NIGHTLIFE

Thursdays

The House of Chill

Relaxed DJ Nights at Surfside, Sliema from 20:00. Free entrance.

Fridays

G7 Fridays Gianpula

Regular summer clubbing nights at Gianpula Main Room and Groove Gardens, limits of Rabat. Bursting with a mix of summer classics as well as the new upfront club smashes. Tickets from www.g7events.com/tickets/g7fridays/. Infoline: 79767630.

Fridays

Jazz Nights at Bridge Bar

Live Jazz music from 21:00 till late at Bridge Bar, Victoria Gate, Valletta. 

September 7

Naughty & Nice

Daytime party at Maya Beach Complex, Ghadira Bay, Mellieha from 16:00 to 01:00 featuring Linnea Schössow, Ruby, Tenishia, Mr.M, Aronic, D-Mek, Clay B, Nigel C, Monochrome and others. Entrance is at €8 from runners, €10 at the door. For more information and to book: www.oldskoolpromo.com, +356 999-SKOOL (99975665).

September 8 

Tenishia Night

The Progressive Trance duo will be playing at Chequers Bar, Paceville from 21:00. DJ set from Adrian Shandler.

September 10

Beatlesmania 2

A night of Beatles tunes organised by Indievision at Madliena Cottage starting at 22:30. Free entrance.

September 18

Club Sandwich

The popular indie party is back, this time at Beachaven Club, Xemxija Hill from 22:00. DJs on the night: Bob, Vinc and the BanTu duo. Entrance is at €3. 

MUSIC

September 11

Rockestra

An annual rock concert by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra organised by the Malta Community Chest Fund at MFCC, Ta’ Qali at 20:00. Featuring local artists such as Paul Borg Bonaci of Fakawi, Neville Refalo, Kenneth Calleja, Gianni, Mark Spiteri, Errol of Airport Impressions, Claire Caruana and more. Tickets starting from €2 for children and €10 for adults. More information: http://www.mfcc.com.mt/ or http://www.rockestra.org/

September 18

Glasshouse Live

Acoustic band Glasshouse will be playing live at Chukkas Malta Polo Club at 21:00. The band is made up of Claire Galea on vocals, Keith Muscat (Kiko) on acoustic guitar and Karl Galea on percussions. The event will be accompanied by a three course meal and costs €35. Bookings: 79808093.

September 24 - 25

Wirdien

The first edition of Festival tal-Wirdien is set to take place at Il-Masgar, Mtarfa on the weekend starting September 24. The festival will feature performances by Plato’s Dream Machine, Stalko and Brikkuni along with DJ sets by members of the bands. Tickets are at €12 with special offers at the bar on both nights. 

EXHIBITIONS

September 14 

Advanced Decomposition

Walter Vella, along with musicians Joe Micallef and Dominic Galea, will be presenting a conceptual artistic experiment incorporating music and sculpture made from scrap and other ‘dead’ material at the National Museum of Fine Arts from 19:30. More info: www.waltervella.com, [email protected] or 79806380, 21465172.

Until September 26

Unframing Migration

A photo-journalism exhibition depicting the daily lives of migrants on the island at Heritage Malta Headquarters, Merchants Street, Valletta. Main photographers are Kasia Peukert, Thomas Kelsey and Malika Delrieu.

Until September 29

After Caravaggio

Exhibition of Caravaggio-inspired artwork by Olaug Vethal (1946-2007) at the Malta Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa. Open every day between 09:00 and 20:00 except Sundays and public holidays. More info: 21316708 or 99844653 or email [email protected].

Until October 3

Spartacus Chetwynd and Jess Flood-Paddock

A series of screenings, talks, performances, workshops and collaborations by artists Spartacus Chetwynd and Jess Flood-Paddock at the Malta Contemporary Art, St James Cavalier, Valletta focusing on a cultural journey of discovery, recreation and collaboration resulting in an open ended presentation based on their research. More information: 

www.maltacontemporartart.com.

NOTTE BIANCA

September 25

The annual event will once again take place along the streets of Valletta in which various forms of art such as paintings, sculptures, photography and installations will be on display. More information: [email protected] or telephone 21 245168/21 247913.

LITERATURE FESTIVAL

September 9 – 11

Malta Mediterranean Literature Festival 2010

The annual festival featuring readings, workshops and music will be held at The Garden of Rest, Floriana from 20:00. Includes a variety of authors, both international and local, as well as entertainment by local musicians and food stalls. Books will also be on sale. Entrance is free. Full programme and more info: http://www.inizjamed.org/ 

BREAD FESTIVAL

September 10, 11

Qormi Bread Festival

The ninth edition of the annual festival celebrating Maltese bread will take place at the usual venue at St Sebastian Church, Qormi from 19:30 on both nights. Featuring a variety of food and drink, 

Maltese comedy, informative trips across various bakeries and much more. More information at: http://qormibreadfestival.org/