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16 maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2013 THIS WEEK WHAT'S ON MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE TONIGHT Oh No! stand-up comedy at Mojo's An evening of stand-up at Mojo's, Paceville. Featuring Malcolm Alden, James Ryder and George Russell. Doors open at 20:00. Free entrance. TONIGHT Live Jazz Wednesdays at Palazzo de Piro Live jazz evening at Palazzo de Piro, Mdina. Featuring Adrian 'ir-Russu' Brincat, Dominic Galea, Carlo Muscat, Doreen Galea, Nadine Axisa, Marc Galea, Walter Vella and Harry Eddleston amongst others. Entrance is free but booking is recommended by calling: 20 100560. SEPTEMBER 27 Opera Gala Concert organised by Malta Art Events in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Verdi and Wagner at the Hilton Hotel, Portomaso, St Julian's at 20:00. The lyric-symphonic concert will be executed by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, with Maltese and international soloists conducted by the acclaimed Maestro Damiano Binetti. Tickets are at €69 (VIP Balcony – including welcome drink and parking), €49 (gold), €39 (silver) and €29 (bronze). SEPTEMBER 28 Brikkuni at Teatru Rjal The cult folk-pop band will be performing at Pjazza Teatru Rjal – the refurbished Opera House ruins in Valletta – at 21:00. Entrance is at €10. Bookings: www.ticketline.com.mt or at the door. SEPTEMBER 28 Gypsy Caravan Night of electro swing at Duke's, St George's Bay, St Julian's. Featuring DJ duo Malalata Sound System (Prague) along with local DJs Dockerbone, The Chef and Dr Zicotron. OCTOBER 11 Hey Sus! and The Velts The two indie bands will be performing at Coach and Horses, Valley Road, Msida. Tickets are at €4. Doors open at 21:00. OCTOBER 12 Spots & Stripes Alternative music party at The Black Pearl, Ta' Xbiex. Resident DJs on the night will be G is for Gustav and Bob. Entrance is at €5. Doors open at 22:30. DANCE SEPTEMBER 28 PASIÓN Flamenco dance performance at St James Cavalier at 20:00. Organised by Inspiración Flamenca and led by Bettina von Brockdorff. Performed by Caroline Caruana, Robert Scicluna and Bettina von Brockdorff. For tickets, visit www.sjcav.org. EXHIBITIONS SEPTEMBER 26-29 BOV Valletta Boat Show Malta's largest annual boat show event at Boilers' Wharf, Senglea. The four-day event is a chance for enthusiasts to compare makes and models, and gear up with the latest accessories all at one time. More information is available at info@ emanpulis.com. SEPTEMBER 27- OCTOBER 5 Green 5 – Ecological furniture Unique installation by Sarah Maria Scicluna at Merchants Street, Valletta, presenting ecological transparent furniture with plants and insects living inside of it. This 2m2 seating presents the viewer with a piece of the Maltese natural environment from around the islands, maintained by means of a self-watering mechanism. Ecologist Dr Sandro Lanfranco is the scientific consultant behind this street art installation. UNTIL SEPTEMBER 29 Eucharistic Treasures of Malta Exhibition of articles associated with the administration and veneration of the Holy Eucharist at Palazzo de Piro, Mdina. Organised on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the 24th International Eucharistic Congress held in Malta. FESTIVALS SEPTEMBER 27 Science in the City From 18:00 onwards across Valletta, a number of young scientists, researchers and artists will be welcoming the public to a festive evening which will include music, demonstrations, debates, scientific cafes, hands-on experiments, street art, exhibitions, films, children's shows and many interactive activities. More information: www.scienceinthecity. org.mt, www.facebook.com/ ScienceInTheCityMalta. OCTOBER 5 Notte Bianca Annual one-night festival of arts and entertainment taking place across Valletta from 18:00 till late. A variety of live events will be taking place incorporating several artistic genres and media. OCTOBER 6 L-Imqabba: Biss bil-hila First edition of a festival of arts, crafts, food and entertainment across the streets of Mqabba, starting at 09:00. The event will include various activities such as vintage cars exhibitions, games for children, music, dancing, and trains. A special attraction will be the traditional "Kukkanja" (greasy pole), that will be set up in the middle of the square. More information: www.talgilju.com. OCTOBER 11 Birgufest Annual festival across the streets of Birgu – incorporating historic re-enactments, extended and cheaper museum entrances, and the opening up to the public of other venues of interest including churches, highlight the immense historic value of this city. In addition, food stalls offering both Maltese and other food, various musical concerts are taking place, along with various exhibitions. UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30 Pietra and Stone Exhibition of fine art photography by Anna Runefelt at Café Juliani, 25, St George's Road, St Julian's. Organised by SO Galerie, Iklin. UNTIL OCTOBER 15 C Photographic exhibition by Elisa von Brockdorff in collaboration with fashion stylist Gayle Zerafa, make-up artist Gabrielle Zammit Grungo and hairstylist Christian Galea at St James Cavalier, Valletta. In collaboration with five guest designers: Nadine Noko, Ritienne Żammit, Elisha Camilleri, Enrique' Tabone and Ugly Lovely (www.uglylovely.co.uk). UNTIL OCTOBER 20 A New Beginning Specialising in images printed onto brushed aluminium, photographer Richard Powers brings you a stunning collection of contemporary photographic images from his portfolio. At the Cavalieri Hotel, Spinola Road, St Julian's. The Velts at Coach and Horses, October 31 SPOTLIGHT ON – Grandma, Temi and the Crimean Fever A 'personal tour' encompassing drama, science and history by the Rubberbodies collective, forming part of Science in the City and running at 30 minutes at Palazzo Castellania, Valletta (headquarters of the Ministry for Health). During the performance, performance scientist and performance artist Ira Melkonyan weaves together a story of personal family history, scientific research and pharmaceutical treatment in psychology, spanning a period of around 100 years. The journey culminates in a tiny, unattended room that holds the knowledge of many decades of medical research in Malta. It was in this laboratory in 1905 that physician and archaeologist Sir Themistocles Zammit discovered the Mediterranean strain of Brucellosis, also known as Bang's disease, Crimean fever, Gibraltar fever, Maltese fever, Mediterranean fever, rock fever or undulant fever. Directed by Jimmy Grima, the performance is written by Ira Melkonyan and Vedrana Klepica, with dramaturgy by Katarina Pejovic. It will be performed in its entirety by Ira Melkonyan. 'Grandma, Temi and the Crimean Fever' will be performed at Science in the City free of charge on September 27 at the following times: 18:30, 19:30, 20:30, 21:30. Limited to 15 persons per performance.