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(UN)EXPRESSED by Shanice Farrugia Date: Ends today 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. Nifs: Chaos and Poetry a Literary evening with Aphroconfuso Date: 12th November Location: Argotti Botanical Gardens and Resources centre Inspired by the works of Italian author Franco Berardi, this event aims to give his poetic work centre stage, whereby the act of 'breathing' is linked to grounding, and autonomy in an age of accelerated social relations, consumption of information and exchange of thoughts. 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. Fort Delimara: A Military Heritage Weekend Date: 21, 22 November Location: Fort Delimara, Marsaxlokk, Malta Fort Delimara reopens on 21 and 22 November! Explore this Victorian fortification through hourly guided tours from 09:00 to 16:00, alternating between Maltese and English. Discover its military history and original 38- ton guns. Comfortable shoes are recommended. The site may be challenging for wheelchair users and those wit 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 In the seventh episode of the FoEM Podcast, our Zero Waste Campaigner, Beth Fiteni, sits down with Manon Jourdan, Waste Prevention Manager at Zero Waste Europe (ZWE), to explore how we can turn food waste from a growing challenge into an opportu- nity for positive change. Manon supports network members, cities and partners in imple- menting zero waste strategies, with a particular focus on food waste and single-use materials. Together, Beth and Manon discuss food waste prevention and the growing importance of sustainability in the hospitality sector. Listen on Spotify Green idea of the week 1044 Don't miss this Give nature a voice. Become a BirdLife member 1046. Common stonechat THE common stonechat (M. buċaqq tax-xitwa) is a tiny bird of open countryside. Despite its diminutive size, however, you're often made aware of the bird because it's very vocal and its call easy to pick out. If you hear a bird going wss-CHAKK! wss-CHAKK! (bu-ċaqq! bu-ċaqq! get it?) look for 'high' points around you, such as the tallest stone on a rubble wall, the top of a shrub, a dry fennel stalk, the edge of a girna, and you may spot the caller. If it's a male (and if you have binoculars) you'll notice the black head and rusty breast typical of this species. Stone- chats are not year-round residents in Malta, they arrive in autumn and many spend winter here – away from the snows and frosts on mainland Europe – happily foraging for insects in open fields, meadows and gar- rigues. Come spring, they all zoom back to mainland Europe to nest. A walk in rocky places like Majjistral park at this time of year should almost guarantee a sighting. 5 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 8 NOVEMBER 2026 ALMANAC Victor Falzon, Denis Cachia (Photo) Seventh episode of FoEM Podcast: Food Waste: From Problem to Possibility with Manon jourdan