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15 WHAT'S ON WHAT'S ON TODAY GatoNegro Rooftops Party Malta Party taking place at the Upper Barrakka Gardens, at 8pm. Open Mic 16 The sixteenth Open Mic at Maori organised by Inizjamed. The public is invited to read a poem or a story, a mixture of both, perform a stand-up sketch, play or sing something original. Every language or sound is welcome. The special guests will be Roger West and Kate Rex, both poets and translators. Event starts at 8pm. Rooftop Live Sessions with Relikc + Lara and the Jukeboys The Roof Top presents live music performed by Lara and the Jukeboys will be kickstarting the night followed by Relikc.. Doors open at 8pm. How to Be Maltese in An Hour - The Comedy Show A comedy show written, directed and produced by The Comedy Island that is set to teach visitors about traits of the Maltese. Being held at the Vault theatre at the Valletta Waterfront at 8pm. Tickets available at http://www.ticketline. com.mt/bookings/ EXHIBITIONS UNTIL AUGUST 27 Lwien il-Ghejjer Exhibition in aid of R.I.D.T will be held at Banca Giuratale, Independence Square, Victoria, Gozo. More information at https://www.facebook.com/josette. fenech.artist/ 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 AUGUST 26 The Boogie 70,80,90s Disco Party DJ RAYFONZ plays at The Boogie 70s80s and 90s Disco Party, an open air party at the Chateau Gardens Buskett. DJ Steve Agius will open the show. Tickets at €6.00 from the door or call on 99305256. Doors open at 9:30pm. SEPTEMBER 23 Rotting Christ in Malta Headliners Rotting Christ performing at The Garage in Zeebug, together with X-Vandals and Decline The Fall. Doos open at 8pm. Earlybird tickets: €15, regular tickets: €20, available at Kickstart Rock Bar, Mad Hatter and online at www.metallinsula.com LITERATURE AUGUST 24, 25, 26 Malta Mediterranean Literature Festival 2017 The 12Ith edition of the Malta Mediterranean Literature Festival organiSed by Inizjamed at Fort St Elmo, in Valletta, at 8.00pm. Twelve writers from eight countries are reading in the festival, which also features Maltese and foreign poetry films, Maltese jazz bands, a book stall, a book binding stand, drinks and food. Entrance to all events is free. The authors participating are Asja Bakić (Bosnia Herzegovina), Mourid Barghouti (Palestine), Lilia Ben Romdhane (Tunisia), Jean Portante (Luxembourg), Zoë Skoulding (Wales), Ma Thida (Myanmar), Arvis Viguls (Latvia), Gjoko Zdraveski (Republic of Macedonia), and John Aquilina, Mark Camilleri, Immanuel Mifsud, and Alfred Sant from Malta. THEATRE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 7 How to Be Maltese in An Hour - The Comedy Show A comedy show written, directed and produced by The Comedy Island that is set to teach visitors about traits of the Maltese. Being held at the Vault theatre at the Valletta Waterfront at 8pm. Tickets available at http://www.ticketline. com.mt/bookings/ OCTOBER 20, 21 The Phantom of the Opera Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical version of The Phantom of the Opera presented by Grapevine Music, by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Ltd. Permormed at the MFCC, Ta' Qali. Tickets available at https://www. showshappening.com/Grapevine-Music/ Phantom-Of-the-Opera MISCELLANEOUS AUGUST 25 Floriana Ghost Tour VIII A tour of Floriana's ghostly history. Go into the places where murders and fraud were committed, creepy gardens, crypts and derelict cemeteries. Book by sending a text message or phone on 79065040. Places are limited and only bookings in advance will be accepted. Price: €15. Meeting time 8pm. maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 23 AUGUST 2017 THIS WEEK Subscribe to the e-paper Read the MaltaToday and MaltaToday midweek at 5am on the morning of publication on your Desktop, Tablet or Smartphone Subscribe now at www.maltatoday.com.mt/en/maltatodayepaper With any new annual subscription you will get a FREE copy of your choice either Saviour Balzan's 'Saying It As It Is' or 'GourmetToday 100 best recipes' worth over €20 Subscription options 1 edition: €0.80 3 months: €15.00 MaltaToday and MaltaToday Midweek 6 months: €28.00 MaltaToday and MaltaToday Midweek 12 months: €50.00 + FREE BOOK *best value*