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Love, Magic & Mischief: Music from the English Baroque Theatre Date: 11 Ocotber Location: Malta Society of Arts, Republic Street, Valletta, Malta Step into the colourful world of the English Baroque theatre, where music brought to life tales of love and longing, magic and mischief, fairies, storms and enchantment. Maltese Food Feast 2026 Date: 11 Ocotber Location: Pitkali Vegetable Market, Vjal L-Istadium Nazzjonali, Attard, Malta Meet producers from Malta and Gozo, sample local products, enjoy live cooking and Maltese entertainment and discover fun children's activities. Reflections Through Time Date: 9-23 October Location: Malta Society of Arts, Republic Street, Valletta, Malta Reflections Through Time Reflections Through Time is a collective exhibition by three artists - Malta- based Inese Refalo, Latvia-based Zeltite Upeniece, and Sicily-based Francesca Puglisi, exploring how the passing of time shapes our memories, inviting visitors to pause and reconnect with the moments and relationships that often go unnoticed. Qawl Milbus Date: Until 16 October Location: Malta Society of Arts, Republic Street, Valletta, Malta Qawl Milbus is a collaborative exhibition combining contemporary fine art and jewellery, inspired by Maltese proverbs. Odyssey 2nd Anniversary Weekend Date: 16-18 Ocotber Location: Odyssey Malta, Saint George's Road, St. Julian's, Malta Celebrate Odyssey's 2nd Anniversary at Mercury (Oct 16–18) with 20% off online tickets using code ODYSSEY20! On Sunday, Oct 18, enjoy wartime vehicle displays, VR 360 experiences by Virtual Malta, and live music from Soċjetà Muċikali Spinola and the Ogygia Folk Group. (UN)EXPRESSED by Shanice Farrugia Date: 16 October to 8 November Location: il-Kamra ta' Fuq, San Bazilju, Mqabba, Malta Shanice Farrugia's debut solo exhibition brings together self-portraits exploring emotional restraint, quiet endurance and anticipatory grief. Curated by Melanie Erixon, (UN)EXPRESSED considers what lies beneath a composed exterior and the emotions we learn to hold back. Hamrun Chocolate Festival Date: 17 October Location: Hamrun, Malta The Festival is organised by the ċamrun Local Council and attracts families, residents and visitors from across Malta. La Traviata Date: 17 October Location: Teatru Tal-Opra Aurora, Triq ir-Repubblika, Victoria, Gozo Verdi's La Traviata comes to life in a magnificent production featuring the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra and the Aurora Opera Chorus under the direction of Colin Attard. This timeless opera of love, sacrifice, and heartbreak promises an unforgettable evening of world-class music and drama. Ghadajjar Ghajnejja: Ebbs and Flows Date: 22 October - 12 November Location: Malta Society of Arts, Republic Street, Valletta, Malta Following the books Ors and ċewwieni/ Innards, Miriam Galea ventures into a spatial dimension in the gallery, with a recent body of more formal work that tests the limits of nothingness, tracing barely visible, diluted brushstrokes before they evaporate into thin air. Violin on the terrace Date: 23 October Location: Pjazza San Pawl, Mdina, Malta Following the books Ors and ċewwieni/ Innards, Miriam Galea ventures into a spatial dimension in the gallery, with a recent body of more formal work that tests the limits of nothingness, tracing barely visible, diluted brushstrokes before they evaporate into thin air. SoundArt Festival Malta 2026 Date: 23 October Location: St. Aloysius College 6th Form, Triq il-Kullegg, Balzan, Malta Beyond the stage, festival-goers can explore art exhibitions featuring young emerging artists from the Malta Visual & Performing Arts School (MVPA), alongside a creative market showcasing handmade goods, artwork, crafts and unique creations from local vendors. Nature Notebook BEHIND the fruit and vege- tables on our shelves are the people who grow, pick and pack them. But what are the realities behind the food we eat? Join us for a screening of The Pickers, followed by a panel discussion bringing the film's themes closer to home. Togeth- er, we'll explore the people and working conditions behind our food, the realities of agricultural labour in Malta and Europe, and what a fairer food system could look like. Joining the discussion: Gabriel Apap – Solidarjetà Beth Cachia – JRS William Grech – KOPIN Moderated by Martina Camill- eri – Friends of the Earth Malta Date: 16th October Time: 19.30 Venue: FOE Malta Floriana This project is supported by Arts Council Malta. Green idea of the week 1042 Don't miss this Give nature a voice. Become a BirdLife member 1042. European Honey-buzzard A dozen or so species of birds of prey pass through Malta on their south-bound autumn migration. Perhaps the best known of these in the birdwatching community (sadly among hunters too) is the lovely European honey-buzzard. It's a bird with classic raptorial features: large, eagle-like, with broad wings, hooked bill and talons and majestic flight. Many who see their first honey-buzzard soaring overhead are amazed that such birds visit our shores. Honey-buz- zards (M. kuċċarda) do not nest here, indeed most that visit do not even stop, they sail in from the direction of Sicily, but then just gain height again over our warm land, and glide off towards North Af- rica. Those that arrive in late afternoon, however, usually look for a nice spot of woodland where to spend a night. Most opt for the chunk of mature trees at Buskett, but other wooded areas – not least Foresta 2000, which yearly grows and thickens – are also considered suitable stopover B&B. 5 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 11 OCTOBER 2026 ALMANAC Victor Falzon, Aron Tanti (Photo) Who pays the price for our food?