What's On September 19

NIGHTLIFE

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

October 2
A Night with DJEDJOTRONIC
Squadron and DonDisko present French DJ Djedjotronic, playing at Tattingers, Rabat at 22:00.  DJ lineup incluces Mathematikal, Squeak, Jan Jensen and more. More info and ticket prices will be out soon.

MUSIC

September 24
Beatles UK Tribute Band
One of the UK's most sought after international acts with two of the highest profile performances ever undertaken by any Beatles tribute band will be performing at Bir Miftuh, Gudja at 20:30. Free entrance.

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.

September 26
Elton John & Ray Cooper
Elton John will be sharing the stage with Ray Cooper at the Granaries in Floriana at 23:00. The event is organised by NNG Promotions and is set to be a solo show but with Ray Cooper on percussion - the first time that the duo have played together since 1995.  Ticket prices range from €35 to €200. More information: www.nngpromotions.com

EXHIBITIONS

Until September 21
Scarab
Satirical photography exhibition by emerging fashion photographer Imperu Girgorcisku at 43, Lacaris Wharf, Valletta from 17:00 to 20:00. More information: 79933769, [email protected].

Until September 26
Honours List Collective Exhibition
The Malta Society of Arts, Manufacture and Commerce is organizing an exhibition showcasing the work of winning artists of the National Art Competition and Silver Palette Competition at the San Anton Palace, Attard. Art works exhibited will be for sale, part of proceeds going to the Community Chest Fund. Participating artists are Jude Zammit, Aleksandar Sasha Matic, George Farrugia, Ivan Fenech, Zell Osborne, George Muscat, Anna Galea, Charles Bonnici, Carmen Pizzuto, Antoine Paul Camilleri, Sean Camilleri, Winston Hassal and Nathan Portelli. More info: www.artsmalta.org, [email protected] or 21244339/21244400.

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.

THEATRE

September 20
The Bla Titlu Experience
The ‘Bla Titlu’ team return for their fourth fundraising performance after last year’s successful event, which was held at the Catholic Institute attracting just over 800 people. Hilarious sketches, professional drama acts, bands, group dancing, and much more are to be expected at the Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta at 19:00. Tickets are at €8 for adults and €4 for children under 10 years of age. More information: www.blatitlu.com

October 28 & 30
La Traviata
The well-known opera La Traviata will be making a welcome return to the Teatru Astra in Victoria, Gozo twenty-one years after it was presented for the first time in April 1989. This new production will be under the artistic direction of renowned Marco Gandini, set design by Mauro Tinti, Joseph Cauchi is scenic artist and Carmel Zammit Stage Manager.