What's On October 24

The week ahead

NIGHTLIFE

October 27
Seduccion
Every Wednesday a variety of performing arts take centre stage at Barcelona Lounge, Paceville from 08:00.


October 29
Horrorshow – The Halloween Do
Alternative Halloween party at Rookies Bar, Bugibba from 22:30. Clint and Rick on a Leash will be DJs for the night while Virginia Queens will be playing a themed set. There will also be a costume competition.


October 29
Richie Hawtin Live
Artist, DJ and conceptualist Richie Hawtin will be performing at Bay Arena, St. George’s bay at 20:00. Early bird tickets at €25, after that becoming €30 & 35. Ticket Outlets: Sunlab (Valletta, Sliema, Baystreet, Paola, Mosta, The Point, B’ Kara), La Krepree (Bugibba), Eden Cinema Box Office (St. Julians) and from www.ticketline.com.mt. More info: www.freshevents.info.

October 30
Sunglasses at Night – Halloween Edition
The next edition if Sunglasses at Night will be taking place at Sky Club, Paceville at 22:00. DJ line up consists of DJ Ruby, Alvin Gee, Sub-Sonik, Cecil McCarthy, Squeak and Luke Funk. Tickets at €10 are available from Ryans (St. Julian's), Optika (St. Julians), BlackBull (Paceville), Plush (Paceville), E-Cabs (Paceville), 7 Camicie (Sliema), Faber Castel - The Concept (Junior College) and Punky Fish (Valletta) or from 99479121/99459184.


October 30
Vendetta – The Freak Show
Halloween costume party at Tattingers, Rabat from 22:30. Music by David Rogers and Chunky. Tickets at €10 from [email protected], €15 at the door.


November 13
Spots & Stripes
The popular indie party is back at Escape Club (next to Henry J Beans) from 22:00. As ever, Bob and G is for Gustav will be rotating on the decks. Entrance at €3.

MUSIC
November 27
Brikkuni & Xtruppaw at Tattingers
Following last year’s hugely successful concert, the two bands will once again share the bill at Tattingers, Rabat from 21:30. Tim Ellis and Club Sandwich will once again be the DJs for the night. Tickets at €12 can be bought from www.maltaticket.net or any Agenda,Exotique and Vodafone outlet. Tickets at the venue will be at €14.

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.

October 29, 30, 31
Ritratti Sepja – Dahk mill-Passat
Unifaun presents Trevor Zahra’s play at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University from 20:00. Tickets are at €15 for stalls and €12 for balcony. Bookings: 2122 3200, https://ticketengine.sjcav.org/.

November 5– 7; 12 – 14; 19– 21
Bla Kondixin 2010
The 10th anniversary edition of the popular satirical show will be held at the Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta from 20:00. Bookings: 21223200, or [email protected], www.blakondixin.com.

EXHIBITIONS

Until December 5
Earth
An exhibition of ceramics by Charlot Cassar at the Main Hall of St James Cavalier. Opening hours: Monday to Tuesday: 09:00 – 17:00, Wednesday to Friday: 09:00 – 21:00, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 – 21:00.

Until October 30
Vetro e Retro
A selection of paintings, drawings and sculptures by Josette Azzuz Caruana at Opus 64 Galerie, 64, Tigné Street, Sliema spanning from 1984 to 2010. Opening Hours: 10:30 to 13:00 and 16:30 to 19:00. www.opus64Galerie.com; e-mail: [email protected].

Until October 31
Postage Stamp Artwork: Emvin Cremona (1919-1987)
Maltapost and Heritage Malta’s National Museum of Fine Arts jointly present an exhibition of Emvin Cremona's original stamp artworks at the Museum’s Contemporary Hall. Opening hours: 09:00 – 16:30.

Until November 14
Geography Of Proximity
Travelling exhibition curated by Roberto Daolio & Alessandro Castiglioni and forming part of The Little Constellation Project at MCA, St James Cavalier, Valletta. Featuring work from Barbara Bühler, Canarezza and Coro, Giancarlo Norese and Umberto Cavenago, Haris Epaminonda, Nina Danino, Irena Lagator, Ingibjörg Magnadóttir, Pierre Portelli, Mark Mangion and Trixi Weis. Opening hours: Monday to Tuesday: 09:00 – 17:00, Wednesday to Friday: 09:00 – 21:00, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 – 21:00.  

FILM SCREENING


October 27
Silent no more! The Cabinet of Dr Caligari
A screening of the classic silent horror film at St James Cavalier Cinema from 19:30, accompanied by musical improvisations from Kris Spiteri. Tickets are at €5.