For trivia kings and queens:

Monday 26 February: Quiz Night at The Black Pearl – Black Pearl, Ta Xbiex

If you’re a whizz at song lyrics, movie posters and insane historical trivia, this is for you! M&L Quiz Nights have already established a reputation for the best weekday quiz nights locally, and they are bringing their signature style to the Black Pearl for an evening of competition, food and laughs. Your team can be made up of a minimum of two to a maximum of eight people, and participation is just €2.50 per person, with exciting prizes to be won! To book, post on the event’s Facebook page or contact M&L Quiz Nights via private message. And remember, it’s the winning, not the taking part, which counts! For more information, visit the event page. 

For the artistic and musically inclined:

Tuesday 27 February: Tuesday Talks: the musical aesthetics of Charles Camilleri - Victor Pasmore Gallery, Valletta

The Victor Pasmore Gallery is currently producing a spate of interesting talks and discussions, and this one promises to be yet another highlight. During this event, the relationship between art and music will be discussed through the musical aesthetics of one of Malta's leading 20th century composers, Charles Camilleri (1931-2009). Dr John Galea, lecturer in the Music Department at the School of Performing Arts at the University of Malta, will be leading the discussion, which is open to the public, free of charge. For more information visit the event page. 

Food for thought:

Wednesday 28 February: TEDxUniversityofMaltaSalon - Has Our Education System Failed Us? – Hammett's Gastro Bar, Sliema

This week Hammett’s Gastro Bar is also serving food for thought. The recently-opened fusion restaurant is hosting the second instalment of TEDxUniversityofMaltaSalon, during which the effectiveness of today’s educational system, and how it can be improved, will be discussed. Special guests include University lecturer Mario Aquilina, teacher Nikki Fenech, and B.Ed student Daniela Debono. Tickets are €12. Mouth-watering food will also be served. For more information visit the event page.

A must-see:

Tuesday 27 February and Thursday 1 March: Film Screening - Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri – Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta

Rack up your film-watching time in preparation for the Oscars at the beginning of next month with the film screening of the multi-award winner and Oscar-nominated film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri at Spazju Kreattiv in Valletta. This crime drama film by Irish screenwriter-playwright-director Martin McDonagh, centres on Mildred (Frances McDormand), a mother driven to the edge by her daughter’s unsolved murder. She mounts three scathing billboards directed at the inefficiency of small town authorities and instigates a showdown with the town’s revered chief of Police, William Willoughby (Woody Harrelson) and his immature second-in-command, Officer Dixon (Sam Rockwell). For more information visit the event page.  

Party to some punk rock!

Wednesday 28 February: BNI + Double Standard (cassette-tape launch!) – Funky Monkey, Gzira

Yes, you read right - it’s a cassette-launch! Get ready for a retro mind-blowing punk rock night with the legendary B.N.I., back in Malta for their first show in a year, and the opening act Double Standard, who will be releasing their [DEMO]GOGUE cassette-tape! The entrance fee is €3 and don’t be late, as the party starts at 8pm sharp! For more information, visit the event page.

More positive vibes:

Thursday 1 March: Positive Vibrations – Funky Monkey, Gzira

These guys at the Funky Monkey know how to party, and they are really getting down to it this week! DJs Onns and Dollarino will get you in the mood for the weekend with some reggae and tunes to blow your your stress away. Tickets are 3€ at the door and include a free drink. For more information visit the event page.