What's On September 26

NIGHTLIFE

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

Tonight
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.

Until September 29
Pjazza live sessions
Music nights at Café Premier, Valletta with violinist Puse on Wednesday and jazz from Charles ‘City’ Gatt, Dominic Galea and Mario Abela on Fridays. Reservation is advisable. More info: [email protected].

October 5
Rookies Boat Party 2
Skimmed and Dolls for Idols will be performing on the Hornblower, leaving Bugibba at 17:00. Tickets at €15 on sale at Rookies Sports Bar, Bugibba. A €5 discount will be given to those who eat at Chains Restaurant, St Julian’s.

EXHIBITIONS

Ends today
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.

Ends today
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 September 30
Art Exhibition at Rux Gallery
Collective exhibition at Rux Art Gallery, Sir Antonio Micallef Street, Balzan. Featuring paintings by Damian Ebejer, the late Francis Ebejer, Giuseppe Cassar, Frank Schembri, John Busuttil Leaver, David Xuereb and Millie Burn; with ceramics by Sina Farrugia-Micallef, Zell Osborne, Julie Apap and Sue Mifsud, and sculptures by Ivan Fenech and Guzeppi Theuma and silver art works by Kevin Attard.

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.

Until October 4
Mostalgia
Exhibition of paintings celebrating the town of Mosta by Mark Schembri will be held at the Art Academy, 131, Constitution Street, Mosta. Opening hours: 09:00 to 12:30 and from 16:00 to 19:00.

THEATRE

October 28 and 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.

FOLK FESTIVAL
Until September 27
Qala International Folk Festival
A festival of traditional music, food and drink across the Qala streets, featuring amongst other the Menhir Qala Folk Group. More information: http://www.qala.gov.mt.

AIRSHOW
Today
Malta International Airshow
A large variety of airplanes, both military and civilian, will be on display at the Malta International Airport. Entrance is free for children under 14, €10 for adults. More information: http://www.maltairshow.com, 99471429, [email protected].

BELLY DANCING
From October 2
Belly dance classes in Gozo
Bellydance Classes at Bern’s & Hersey’s, Ghajnsielem, Gozo. Classes for complete Beginners, will take place from 10:00 till 11:00, for beginners with experience, 11:15 till 12:15. Tickets are at €70 covering 8 lessons of 1 hour each, plus €5 one-time registration fee payable by newcomers. Classes will focus on classical and cabaret Egyptian style. More information: [email protected], 99065142. Class sizes are restricted, early booking recommended.