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The Panto of the Opera Date: Until Until today Location: Teatru Salesjan, Triq Guze' Howard, Sliema, Malta Valletta, 1886. A mysterious Phantom haunts the Royal Opera House just as its larger-than-life Theatre Manager - The Dame - tries to save the show. Expect live music, spectacular choreography, comedy, mystery and Halloween magic in this brand-new family Pantoween musical. The silence we inherit Date: 6-7 November Location: Sala San Duminku, Merchants Street, Valletta, Malta L-Eredi tas-Silenzji is a multidisciplinary, research-led performance exploring the hidden expectations, social pressures and everyday silences we inherit, and pass on. It asks how these unspoken rules shape our relationships, our sense of belonging and what we allow ourselves to express. (UN)EXPRESSED by Shanice Farrugia Date: Until 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. Fire and Brimstone – Sacred Arias and Songs Date: 10 November Location: Our Lady Of Victories Chapel, South Street, Valletta, 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. Zurrieq Half Marathon and 10k Date: 15 November Location: Triq Pietru Pawl Saydon, Zurrieq, Malta Originally organised by Żurrieq Wolves Athletic Club as a 10-Mile Race, the event was converted into a Half Marathon in 1998. Since 2013, it has been managed by the Malta Marathon organisers, who also introduced a 10K race, followed by the addition of a Kids Race in 2023. Jazz Assemblea 2026 Date: 19-22 November Location: Valletta Campus Theatre, 179, 86 Triq Il-Merkanti, Il-Belt Valletta Jazz Assemblea 2026 brings together Malta's jazz community to celebrate its rich musical heritage and the memory of pianist and composer Lino Cauchi. Featuring over 70 musicians across 20 concerts, alongside a documentary, discussion and workshop, the festival honours the artists shaping jazz in Malta today. Urban Wildlife Date: 19 November to 26 December Location: Malta Society of Arts, Republic Street, Valletta, Malta Urban Wildlife is an illustrated risograph exhibition, designed to raise awareness about 40 endangered and extirpated Maltese flora and fauna, as well as to highlight local conservation efforts. Disillusioned Date: Until Until 29 November Location: 34 Triq Carini, Santa Venera, Malta Marking the inaugural exhibition at Ala Gallery, the private gallery of ceramist Joseph Agius, Disillusioned offers a provocative reflection on the cruelty, contradictions and injustices that define the world we live in. Through his work, Agius confronts the darker aspects of human nature. Aerial Circus Show Date: 29 November Location: MBC Theatre, Triq Dicembru Tlettax, In-Nadur Experience the 4th Aerial Circus Show, a spectacular celebration of strength, elegance, and creativity. Featuring breathtaking aerial acrobatics, stunning choreography, dance, live music, and special guests, this captivating production promises an unforgettable evening of entertainment for all ages. Nature Notebook DO you have a knack for fixing things? Can you repair a bicycle, sew clothes, or fix appliances and furniture? Friends of the Earth Malta is looking for skilled volunteers for our community Repair Café! Together with Valletta Contemporary, we're bringing people together to repair, reuse, and extend the life of everyday objects, helping reduce waste. We're looking for volunteers who can repair bikes, clothes, textiles, small appliances, books, furniture, shoes, bags, watches, toys, kitchenware, and more! You don't need to be a professional. Practical experience, patience, and a willingness to share your skills are what matter. Volunteers should ideally bring their own tools and help with setting up and dismantling the event. For more information & Registration link: https://foemalta.org/ blog/call-for-repair-cafe-volunteers/ Green idea of the week 1044 Don't miss this Give nature a voice. Become a BirdLife member 1045. Plain Tiger NO, this isn't the kind of tiger that stalks large deer and wild boar in the Siberian taiga. The animal here is a butterfly and there's cer- tainly nothing plain about it – indeed this amber-and-black beau- ty is one of the largest and most stunning butterflies that visit our land. The plain tiger (M. danaws) occurs more or less every year but in very small numbers, and breeding records are rare and irregular. It's a great migrant, though, and some years we get a few sightings, usually in autumn – I spotted one just last week at Għadira nature reserve. They are often seen gracing autumn-flowering shrubs like golden samphire and sticky fleabane for a quick nectar power drink. 5 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 1 NOVEMBER 2026 ALMANAC Victor Falzon, Call for Repair Café Volunteers