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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 6 APRIL 2025 5 ALMANAC Nature Notebook Community Gardening Session Join Friends of the Earth Malta in collaboration with the Foundation for the Conservation of the Maltese Honey Bee for the upcoming Commu- nity Garden! Participants will attend a short presentation about the Maltese Bee spe- cies, observe hives up close, harvest fresh veggies, and prep them in the kitchen for a tasty meal! (Attendees are also encouraged to bring some prepped vegetarian food to share.) Saturday, April 12 2PM - 6PM FOEM Green Resource Center, Floriana Victor Falzon, to by Desirée Falzon (photo) Green idea of the week 197 Register TODAY: https://foemalta.org/event/april-community-garden/ Don't miss this Give nature a voice. Become a BirdLife member 1. Jesus Christ Superstar Date: 11-13 April Location: Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta Jesus Christ Superstar is the groundbreaking musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice that reimagines the final days of Jesus Christ through the eyes of Judas. With an electrifying rock score, unforgettable songs like Superstar, I Don't Know How to Love Him, and Gethsemane, and a powerful modern take on an ancient story, this rock-opera has captivated audiences for over 50 years. 2. Trikki Trakki Date: 12-13 April Location: Masquerade Blue Box theatre, Msida The countdown is on for the eighth edition of Trikki Trakki, Malta's only youth theatre festival by young people for young people. After seven successful years, we're always on the path to make every edition even better than ever before, and this one's got a lineup that's brimful of creativity and excitement. 3. A night at the Music Awards Date: 12 April Location: St Agatha's Auditorium, Rabat Experience the magic of music & movement with a Night at the Music Awards by Paul Curmi Dance Studio. This unforgettable show brings Award- Winning hits from the Grammys, EMAs and VMAs. Get ready for a full night of surprises as differnt dance styles collide with unexpected music genres. 4. Contemporary Chamber Music Date: 13 April Location: Robert Samut Hall, Floriana A unique chance to explore contemporary music in an intimate setting, featuring works by international and Maltese composers. It opens with a piece by 20th-century innovator Paul Hindemith, followed by Joseph Vella's blend of tradition and modernity, Ruben Zahra's fusion of rock, folk, and jazz, Scott McAllister's rhythmic energy, concluding with a piece from composer Charles Camilleri. 5. APS Bank Holy Week Concert Date: 15 April Location: St. John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta Experience Mozart's Requiem: a masterpiece of mystery and majesty. Immerse yourself in its haunting beauty, reflecting on themes of loss, redemption, and hope. Join us for a powerful musical journey that continues to inspire across generations. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable evening. 6. Sip, Savour & Share at Blackleys 1906 Date: 16 April Location: Blackley's 1906, Pieta The second edition of this exclusive European-themed wine tasting at the beautifully restored Blackley's 1906 is finally here! In collaboration with Master Cellar, this special evening promises to transport guests through the renowned wine regions of Malta, France, and Italy. The venue, rich in heritage and charm, provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable wine experience. 7. Easter Egg Hunt at Malta International Airport Date: 21-22 April Location: Malta International Airport, Luqa Get ready for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt at the airport! Little explorers will each get an Easter egg basket and follow a trail of clues searching for hidden eggs at the airport outlets and collecting sweet surprises along the way. Our mascots and animators will be there to entertain and guide the children along the way. With exciting games, face painting, a play area, and a special visit from our lovable mascots, there's plenty of fun for the whole family! APS Bank Holy Week Concert 964. Humped Crab Spider FOR ages flowers have inspired poets and artists as metaphors of beauty, love, fragility, transience, etc. But for a particular group of spiders, flowers are a ticket to a juicy meal! Meet the crab spiders, queen among which (in Malta at least) is the humped crab spider (M. brimba ħotbija). This eight-legged beauty is expert at ambush, hiding among petals from where it pounces on hapless insects that fly in for a drink of nectar. An added bonus is this spider's ability to allow a measure of colour change to match the flower, as it does very well, for example, on the yellow crown daisies. Crab spiders are so called because they hold their long front legs in open crab-like fash- ion. Needless to add, they are harmless to people.