Get moving:

Sunday 25 February: 2018 Vodafone Malta Marathon – Starting point at Mdina Gate

On your marks, get set… go! It’s finally time for the 33rd edition of the Malta Marathon. Four thousand people, coming from all over the world, will be participating in this yearly event, the largest, most popular of its kind on the islands. It starts at 7:30am at Mdina gate, and those who finish get a medal to proudly display – until next year! For more information, please visit the official website and route description page. More details can be found on the event’s Facebook page. 

Discover more about the temple builders:

Sunday 25 February: Tarxien Temples Free Open Day – Tarxien

Heritage Malta is once again offering locals and visitors the opportunity to learn more about the mysterious people who lived on this archipelago hundreds of years ago. Tarxien temples – one of the largest and most complex prehistoric sites on the Maltese islands - will be open to the public for free, for just one day. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the complex features some of the best examples of prehistoric art, including the well-known reliefs of two bulls and a sow. A guided tour will take place at 10am and 2pm. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page. 

For some well-loved tunes:

Friday 23 and Saturday 24 February: My Way, Nadine Axisa pays tribute to Sinatra – Phoenicia Hotel, Floriana

Taking place in the opulent surroundings of the Grand Ballroom at the Phoenicia Hotel in Floriana, this concert is for anyone who is looking for a classy evening with some great music. Nadine Axisa, a singer with a velvety voice, brings to life the iconic numbers immortalised by Frank Sinatra. Performing many of Sinatra’s most popular and classic hits, Nadine will take the audience on a time-hopping journey reminiscent of the foot-tapping, finger-snapping enthusiasm of the swing era. Nadine will be accompanied by a four-piece live band, whose line-up features some of the best Maltese jazz musicians. For more information, check out Manoel Theatre or the event’s Facebook page.

Save the planet:

Sunday 25 February: Gardening, together with Nature: an introduction to permaculture – Juno Heights Garden, Marsaxlokk

Learn more about permaculture and how its practice can benefit our natural environment in this short training session designed for those interested in transforming the way they interact with nature and their food. In the course, you will also learn about home-permaculture (whatever size your garden/roof/balcony is). For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page. 

Are you havin’ a laugh?

Friday 23 February: Comedy Night – Talbot & Bons, Skyparks, Luqa

Multi-award winning British comedian Aatif Nawaz will return to Malta tomorrow for another evening of side-splitting fun. Due to high demand, booking for this free show is by reservation only. Send a message via the event’s Facebook page to do so!