Events

Gruelling stuff eating satchel. Rather him than me!

Life at Sea at the Maritime Museum

Life at Sea, safely viewed on land, at this weekend’s family event at the Malta Maritime Museum. If a sailor’s life’s for you, get on down to Birgu on Sunday 12 February.

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LOL Stand-up comedy 12 Dec, 2011

Stand-up Comedy back for Christmas (LOL!)

Pros straight from the London stand-up circuit are in town, Monday 12th December. We’ve two complementary tickets courtesy of organisers LOL Productions. Want them?

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Mnajdra's winter solstice; the same as it's ever been, tented temples or not t

Winter Solstice at Mnajdra Temples

Nothing will prise you out of bed early in winter? Perhaps only a chance to see Winter Solstice at Mnajdra, Malta’s most evocative temple.

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TEDx Valletta

TEDx Valletta 11/11/11

TEDx Valletta is being held in Malta on 11 November 2011. An opportunity for inspiring talk and to be part of the international TED community.

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Dr John Briffa

Dr John Briffa: ‘Escape the Diet Trap’ workshop in Malta

Dr John Briffa, a UK specialist in weight loss & health and a well-known author and journalist, presents the insights behind his new book, ‘Escape the Diet Trap’, 12 November.

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Alegre (GBR)

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2011 sees serial sailors back for more!

Rolex Middle Sea Race on 22 October is one of the world’s most punishing, inspiring and beautiful courses. We’ve just the place to see them start!

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Photo: Daniel Botelho, courtesy of Shark-Lab Malta

Sharks under threat: how you can save them while you shop

Have you eaten a threatened species of shark? They are on our menu in Malta. Play a part in protecting sharks, 21 Oct, at Tigne’ Point.

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German Air Force Tornado. Photo: Susan Attard

Malta Airshow 2011: a boy’s own day

Malta Airshow round again. A day for fathers and sons more than most. And Libya’s Mirages wheeled out for public viewing, no missiles this time!

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Santa Maria, Malta's big festa date

Santa Maria, Malta’s top public holiday

Santa Maria on 15 August is Malta’s top public holiday. Joining the crowds off to Gozo or staying put, you can’t miss its madness.

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Evenings on Campus, Malta University.

Summer Culture: Evenings on Campus

Evenings on Campus continues Malta’s summer cultural bonanza. Film, photography, art, dance, music and more at affordable prices!

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Strada food and wine festival

Take to the Streets: Strada wine & food festival

We don’t usually take to Valletta streets for a Mediterranean passeggiata. Strada Wine & Food Festival encourages us out though.

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Imnarja Folk Festival

Imnajra: the folk feast (on rabbits too)

Imnarja is one folk festival that’s not manufactured. It’s an age-old tradition still living on.

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Fireworks are fine.  But the point of petards?

A Problem with Petards?

Some say that Malta is made for summer and summer for Malta. But does it have to be made for noisy petards (murtali)?

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How much cash will change hands at the Malta Trade Fair 2011?

Fair Trade @ Malta Trade Fair 2011

Malta Trade Fair round again. Fair trade? If we flock there each year in our thousands, there must be some bargains!

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