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maltatoday SUNDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2018 32 This Week WHAT'S ON EXHIBITIONS ENDS TODAY White Memory – 1989/2018 Art in Malta and Poland Exhibition curated by Irene Bi- olchini and Marinella Paderni at Spazju Kreattiv at St James Cavalier, Valletta. The exhibition revolves around the ties between Malta and Poland and the search for identity in the present – which also represents the promise for the future. White is the colour of pureness, but it is also the colour used to cancel, to erase, thus pre- senting the leitmotiv of this exhi- bition. Featured artists include: Victor Agius, Paweł Althamer, Norbert Francis Attard, Ewa Axelrad, Miroslaw Balka, Vince Briffa, Austin Camilleri, Gabriel Caruana, Alicja Dobrucka, Nico- las Grospierre, Magda Skupinska, Mark Mangion, Agnieska Polska, Pierre Portelli, Jósef Robakowski, Raphael Vella, Jakub Woynarows- ki. This project is supported by the Malta Arts Council and the Polish Institute in Rome and endorsed by the Valletta 2018 Foundation. UNTIL FEBRUARY 28 Mandala Art exhibition at the Art Box Gallery of Modern Art in Qala, Gozo. The permanent artists of this art gallery will be welcom- ing guest artist Inddia Uruku with her colourful Mandalas. Visiting hours are Monday to Friday by ap- pointment and on Saturdays and Sundays between 09:00 and 12:00. For more information visit www. dartazeppi.com. UNTIL MARCH 1 Embedded Exhibition of paintings by Wio- letta Kulewska at Palazzo de La Salle, Republic Street, Valletta. A collection of abstract, biomor- phic paintings by Wioletta Kul- ewska, inspired by the marine fos- sil remains found inside Maltese limestone. Opening hours: 08:30- 19:00 (Monday to Friday); 08:30- 13:30 (Saturdays). UNTIL MARCH 3 Fridge & Mind Exhibition of paintings by Swiss artist Tobias Spichtig at Malta Contemporary Art, 12, Felix Street, Valletta. Opening hours: 13:00 - 18:00 (Tuesday – Friday); 10:00 – 13:00 (Saturday). MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT FEBRUARY 9-14 Carnival in Malta and Gozo The Maltese carnival is one of Malta's oldest festivities, harking back to the rule of the Knights of the Order of Saint John. Today, this colourful event is celebrated across the Maltese Islands, with the boldest and brightest activi- ties centred in the capital city of Valletta. For four days, the city's historic streets come to life with marching bands, fancy dress competitions and dancers in elaborate costume. But the highlight of this age-old celebra- tion is certainly the carnival f loat parade that features all manner of impressive handmade f loats – some allegorical, some satirical and others just plain fun, fan- tastical and whacky. For more information visit https://www. artscouncilmalta.org. FEBRUARY 9-14 Malta International Violin Making Competition Central Academy of Arts in col- laboration with Violin Limited Company will be organising the Malta International Violin Mak- ing Competition featuring profes- sional and amateur violin makers from around the world. The event will be held in Mdina and St Ju- lian's. More information about this event can be obtained from Central Academy of Arts by phon- ing on 356 99097717 or sending an email to central-academy@ email.com. UNTIL FEBRUARY 14 Violin & Friends International Music Festival Central Academy of Arts and Violin & Friends International Music Festival combines compe- titions, music master classes and international festivals. Central Academy of Arts has a diverse and talented participant body repre- senting 45 countries. It delivers master courses, lectures, music English course and conferences on variety of topics. For more information visit http://central- academy.com or send an email to central-academy@email.com. FEBRUARY 16 Marley Fest 2018 Reggae music festival at Surfside, Sliema from 16:00 to 04:00. Fea- turing 12 hours of reggae music by live performers and DJs across three stages. Entrance is at €5. FEBRUARY 16 The Velts – Live at Rumours The indie rock band The Velts will be performing at Rumours, Pieta. Ze Heckler will be the resident DJ for the night. Doors open at 21:00. Entrance is at €6. MARCH 2 Bark Bark Disco The indie rock band Bark Bark Disco will be performing at Off- beat, 106, Merchants Street, Val- letta at 22:00. THEATRE TODAY AND FEBRUARY 12 Il-Qarċilla: L-Għarusa Karfusa This year's edition of the tradi- tional carnival farce is written by Leanne Ellul and will be staged at various village squares in Malta and Gozo. L-Għarusa Karfusa is your classic tale of forbidden love between a fruit and a vegetable. In this absurd satirical universe where the villagers are named after vegetables, the inhabitants of 'Ħal-Insalata' are forbidden to talk to ones left in the forbid- den quarantine; let alone fall in love! When Karfusa from the vegetable hamlet lays her pretty eyes on Bajtru in the scheduled quarantine, all hell breaks loose. The show will be staged at the following venues and times: TODAY The Snake Show Collective exhibition organised by Fragmenta at 118B, St Lucy Street, Valletta. Taking snake imagery as its cue, the exhibition fea- tures work by Ryan Falzon, Carl Gent, Anna Block, Sharon Kivland, Sarah Maria Scicluna and Pippin Barr and Karine Rougier. Opening hours: 14:00 to 19:00. Bark Bark Disco – performing at Offbeat, Valletta Embedded – paintings by Wioletta Kulewska at Palazzo De La Salle, Valletta