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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 18 DECEMBER 2016 36 This Week MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT DECEMBER 19 Li Bqajna Musical performance forming part of the Strada Stretta Con- cept taking place at The Splen- did, Strait Street, Valletta at 19:00 and 20:30. Composed by Mariella Cassar-Cordina and authored by John Bonello, with the New Vic- torians as singers, the piece takes as its inspiration the American television series The Leftovers. Entrance is free. DECEMBER 20 Organ Recital St Paul's Pro Cathedral present an evening of organ recitals per- formed by local organists who will be playing on the recently refur- bished organ at St Paul's Pro-Ca- thedral, Valletta at 10:00. Admis- sion is free. DECEMBER 23 XMAS Kaos Fest Punk night at The Funky Mon- key, Manoel Island, Gzira at 21:00. Featuring Rage Against So- ciety and the Alazobbombs. JANUARY 10 Sébastien Hurtaud Cello Recital Classical music concert at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta at 20:00. Featuring Sébastien Hurtaud (cello) and Paméla Hurtado (pi- ano). They will perform works by Gabriel Fauré, Claude Debussy, Camille Saint-Saëns, Frederic Chopin and Buxten Orr. Book- ings: bookings@teatrumanoel. com.mt. JANUARY 12-28 The Valletta International Baroque Festival The Festival takes place be- tween the 12th to 28th January 2017 with top international ba- roque musicians and ensem- bles performing in 24 different events in 9 different venues in Valletta. For programme details and booking, visit: http://vallet- tabaroquefestival.com.mt/index. php. JANUARY 13 I'm Not Okay (I Promise) xXx Nostalgic music night dedicated to emo at Maori, Valletta from 21:00. Featuring DJs I.YOU and MALLA. Entrance is free. JANUARY 14 Bass Culture x Island Rockers present Indica Dubs (UK) Dub music event at Tigullio, St Julian's at 22:00. Featuring lo- cal acts Bass Culture and Island Rockers, along with acclaimed UK producer and performer Indica Dubs. Organised by Island Rock- ers Sound System. THEATRE DECEMBER 22-JANUARY 8 Un-Believe It! MADC Christmas Panto written by and featuring Alan Montanaro as Dame, and taking place at MF- CC, Ta' Qali at 20:00, with mati- nee performances also held on January 7 and 8 at 15:00. Directed by Nanette Brimmer. Bookings: www.madc.com.mt. DECEMBER 23-JANUARY 8 Puss in Boots: A Traditional Christmas Pantomime The Masquerade Theatre Com- pany is back with its annual Christmas panto at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta at 15:00 and 20:00. Written by Malcolm Galea, who will also be making a return WHAT'S ON TONIGHT Christmas Village in Qawra Christmas event taking place at the central parking area of Qawra from 15:00 to 19:00. Featuring international Christmas stalls celebrating the cultural variety of the locality and entertainment including brass bands and famous singers, carol singing, child friendly events, artisan market and much more. More information: https://goo.gl/lZ4zSW. WHAT'S ON Comedy Knights are back for another go at adult Xmas entertainment Cellist Sebastien Hurtaud will be performing at the Manoel Theatre Simon Russel Beale headlines the Royal Shakespeare Company production of The Tempest – beamed live to St James Cavalier