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maltatoday, SATURDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2016 30 This Week CHRISTMAS EVENTS TODAY AND DECEMBER 31 The Christmas Season at Valletta Waterfront The historic Valletta Waterfront destination located in the scenic Grand Harbour combines food, retail and entertainment outlets within a maritime hub. The small chapel of the Flight to Egypt by the Holy Family further creates a unique 'village' ambience. Also includes food stalls, live entertainment and activities for children. For more information, log on to: www.vallettawaterfront. com/christmas. DECEMBER 27 Christmas Classics at Castille Square The Malta Youth Orchestra will be celebrating Christmas by performing a selection of popular Christmas carols and festive music for orchestra and soloists at Pjazza Kastilja in Valletta at 19:00. The concert is being organised under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Mrs Muscat. Tickets for the event can be collected free of charge at the Office of the Prime Minister between 09:00 and 17:00. Concert conducted by Riccardo Bianchi with Stefan Calleja as Orchestra Leader. DECEMBER 28 Children's Christmas Party by Tal-Gilju Junior Club The Junior Club within Our Lady of the Lily Musical Society of Mqabba is holding the annual Christmas Party for the children of members and supporters from 16:30 onwards at the Club's premises in Church Square, Mqabba. Includes food, drink and live entertainment with gifts for all children present. Bookings: 79460 156, www.talgilju.com. UNTIL JANUARY 4 Christmas Magic at Popeye Village Popeye Village yet again turns into a Christmas wonderland where the young and young at heart can enjoy a whole day of activities and events including Santa's Toy Town – a whole village where children can witness first-hand how elves produce toys for all the children around the world to de delivered on Christmas Eve. Open from 09:30 to 16:30. Entrance: €10.50 (adults) and €8.50 (children between 3 and 12 years). MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT DECEMBER 26 Pudina Tal-Milied Electronic music party at Liquid Club, San Gwann from 23:00. Featuring Danjeli, YEWS, Acidulant, Sonitus Eco and Brian James, with visual and light show by Andrew Schembri and Toni WHAT'S ON TONIGHT WHAT'S ON Christmas Eve Gathering in Mqabba Our Lady of the Lily Musical Society of Mqabba, in collaboration with the Club's Bartenders is organising a Gathering at the Club's premises in Mqabba main Square at 20:30. The event will include musical entertainment, champagne and appetizers. Entrance is free. More information: www.talgilju.com. The Entity of Truth An exhibition of paintings by Japanese painter Naoya Inose, and drawings in Japanese ink and mixed media by French artist Julien Vinet at Lily Agius Gallery, Cathedral Street, Sliema. More information: info@lilyagiusgallery.com. A Critical Classmas Alternative music party at Razzett L-Ahmar, Mosta at 21:00. Featuring 80s synthpop and alternative pop and rock classics from the 90s as spun by DJs Michael Bugeja, Clint Spiteri, I.YOU and Joseph Felice. Tickets: https://shop.trackagescheme.com/event/a-critical-classmas/. Alexandra Alden will be performing at The Hole in the Wall, Sliema The Comedy Knights are back with 'Just4Laughs'