Strut your stuff at the big opening:

From Saturday 26th May until Saturday 2nd June from 6pm: Malta Fashion Week 2018 – Fort St Elmo, Valletta.

Coming into its 8th edition, the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Malta is offering an impressive slate of events which are bound to be all the rage! It opens this weekend, on Saturday at Fort St Elmo, and will feature some of Malta’s brightest fashionistas, designers and models coming together to strike a post and strut their stuff down the catwalk. On Sunday, check out Parascandalo’s latest cutting-edge designs, but keep your diary free for 2nd June, when the awards are given out in a knock-out ceremony in front of the glorious Triton Fountain. You'll need to buy tickets from here. 

Friday, 25th May from 9pm: Privé Events presents Bedouin Bar Grand Opening Night - The Westin Dragonara Resort, St Julian’s & Sunday, 27th May from 3pm – 11pm: The Armier Beach Party '18 - Little Armier Bay, Mellieha.

Its not just Malta Fashion Week that gets its big opening this weekend. Bedouin Bar, right on the water’s edge in the five-star Westin Dragonara Hotel in St Julian’s, is also throwing its doors open, readying itself for a summer of splash and great tunes. Then, on Sunday, head to Armier Beach in Mellieha for their annual party by the water’s edge. Don’t forget to book a taxi home!

Sunday, 27th May from noon: MedAsia Playa Official Opening - David Morales - MedAsia Playa, Qui Si Sana, Sliema.

The party continues on Sunday night with the legendary David Morales hitting the decks at MedAsia Playa in Sliema. This Grammy-award winning music producer and DJ is a pioneer of dance music and one of the most renowned professionals of his generation. He will be joined by a slew of other international artists – this will be a long night!

Bold comedy:

Friday, 25th May – Sunday 27th May from 8pm: Joan - Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta.

Have you ever heard of drag… kings? We hadn’t either. But, this weekend, you get the chance to discover the comedy, music and heart of Joan, an award-winning play retelling – and transforming - the story of Joan of Arc. Performed by British drag king champion Lucy Jane Parkinson, this gender-bending trip through history is in Malta for one weekend only. Grab your tickets here!

Friday, 25th May – Saturday, 26th May: Min Imissu?! 2018 - Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University of Malta, Msida.

The theatrical comedy show, Min Imissu?, is back for another round of sketches and satire. The creators have never shied away from controversy, or of poking fun at those who deserve it most, so this should be a real – and rare – treat. The show is in Maltese and takes place over two nights. Tickets from here. 

Musical interludes:

Friday, 25th May from 7:30pm and Sunday, 27th May from 5pm: Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel - Concert Hall, Palazzo de La Salle, Valletta.

American pianist Jeffrey Siegel has played with some of the world's greatest orchestras, such as the Orchestra of La Scala, the New York Philharmonic and the NHK Symphony in Japan. Now, he comes to Malta, by special invite, to play in the concert hall at Palazzo de la Salle. But, that’s not all he will be doing. The concerts, which will feature music from Beethoven, Bernstein and Gershwin, will be accompanied with lively remarks and commentary, followed by a brief Q&A session.

Friday, 25th May from 8:30pm – 10:30pm: 70's & 80's Night - Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta.

Relax and rock the casbah by heading down to Pjazza Teatru Rjal on Friday night for some night fever. You can sing along to the best tracks of the ‘70s or ‘80s, performed by the Malta Concert Orchestra, though don’t feel too under pressure should your voice faulter. 

Stretch!

Saturday, 26th May from 10am – 5pm: Slam Tilt - The beach volleyball festival - Golden Bay Beach, Mellieha.

If your seaside fun involves much more than simply lying down and soaking up the sun, head to Golden Bay on Saturday for the annual beach volleyball festival. DJs will get everyone moving, but it’s the volleyball which will get everyone sweating and pumping. And, should you not play, you can still support your favourite team!

Sunday, 27th May from 6:30pm – 8pm: Sunset walk – Manikata.

Perhaps a bit more sedate than volleyball on the beach, this sunset walk in Manikata is not only good of your body, but also for your sense of civic duty. The funds raised will be donated to Reaching Cambodia, a foundation determined to improve the lives of street kids in the country. Be sure to take your camera – Manikata is full of glorious spots where you can see in the end of the day. 

Something for the little ‘uns:

Saturday, 26th May at 9am: Saturday Kid's Club - Green Living Malta, Manikata.

It’s sometimes so difficult to think about what to do with the kids over the weekend. Luckily, the kind people at Green Living Malta are making it a bit easier with their Saturday morning club. It’s a bit of a drive to Manikata but it’s worth it: the kids will be able to connect with nature and develop their creativity and sense of adventure. A real rare treat for them.