Issue link: https://maltatoday.uberflip.com/i/841483
32 This Week EXHIBITIONS UNTIL AUGUST 10 A Tranquil Star Collective exhibition of international artists at the newly- reopened Malta Contemporary Art, 12, Felix Street, Valletta. Featuring the work of Anthea Hamilton (UK), 2017 Venice Biennale artist Salvatore Arancio (Italy) as well as Basim Magdy (Egypt), Haris Epaminonda (Cyprus) and Nicholas Byrne (UK). Opening hours are 10:00 to 18:00, from Tuesday to Saturday. More information: www. maltacontemporaryart.com. UNTIL AUGUST 30 Correspondences Collective exhibition at the newly-reopened Malta Contemporary Art, 12, Felix Street, Valletta. Featuring: Amarante Abramovici, Covadonga Barreiro, Tânia Dinis, Sérgio Leitão and João Vasco Paiva. Curated by Eduarda Neves. Opening hours are 10:00 to 18:00, from Tuesday to Saturday. More information: www. maltacontemporaryart.com. MUSIC JUNE 30 Bark Bark Disco live at Gugar The indie rock band Bark Bark Disco will be performing at Gugar Hangout and Bar, Valletta at 21:30. Entrance is free. JULY 3 Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers The Stage Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers present taiko (a form of Japanese drumming) in a modern and theatrical style with precise choreography, dramatic lighting, and a variety of costumes ranging from the post-apocalyptic industrial to gorgeous earthy silks. The concert is extremely musically varied; powerful rhythms, huge taiko drums, delicate shinobue bamboo flute, expressive percussion, and dance pepper the show. Taking place at Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta at 18:00 and forming part of the Malta International Arts Festival. Bookings: http:// maltaartsfestival.org/event/ mugenkyo-taiko-drummers/ JULY 4 MPO/MYO Joint Concert In what has become an annual event, the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra joins forces with the Malta Youth Orchestra to present a captivating and engaging performance in the beautiful setting of Fort St Elmo in Valletta, under the direction of acclaimed conductor Peter Stark. The programme includes the theme music for The Simpsons, Star Wars, Harry Potter and The Magnificent Seven, as well as the Billy the Kid Suite and George Gershwin's Cuban Overture. Taking place at St Elmo Place, Valletta at 21:00 and forming part of the Malta International Arts Festival. Bookings: http:// WHAT'S ON In Guardia Parade Historical re-enactment at Fort St Elmo Place, Valletta at 11:00. The re-enactment portrays the inspection of the fort and its garrison by the Grand Bailiff of the Order of the Knights of St. John in charge of military affairs. During the re-enactment, of the fort's garrison - some 50 re-enactors in all, kitted-out in their uniforms perform their military drill to demonstrate to the Grand Bailiff its state of readiness. Payment at the door. Little Red Riding Hood Adult summer panto produced by Michael Fenech (Bla Kondixin) at Spazju Kreattiv at St James Cavalier, Valletta at 20:00. Cast includes Joe Depasquale, Joseph Zammit, Larissa Bonaci, Taryn Mamo Cefai, Malcolm Galea and Steve Hili. Written and directed by Steve Hili. Bookings: www.kreattivita.org, 2122 3200. The Beangrowers/The Velts – Live An evening of alternative music at The Garage, Zebbug. Featuring live performances from Beangrowers and The Velts, with a DJ set by Mario Vella (Brikkuni). Doors open at 19:30. Entrance is at €8. Valletta Film Festival Third edition of the Valletta Film Festival – featuring a selection of brand new and critically acclaimed films screened in various venues around Valletta, along with related Q&A sessions and workshops. Organised by Film Grain Foundation in collaboration with Valletta 2018 and Arts Council Malta. For more information and a full programme, log on to: http://www.vallettafilmfestival. com/ TODAY maltatoday, SUNDAY, 25 JUNE 2017 Juliette Binoche in Bright Sunshine In – screening today as the Valletta Film Festival comes to a close Ovid in Maltese: Il-Metamorfosi