Licensing hours of bars, restaurants and caf s are usually 0900-0100 and beyond, although alcohol can only be bought before 0100. Most hotel bars close between 1300 and 1600 and then reopen after 1800. There are several discotheques. Roulette, baccarat, black jack and boule can be played at the 'Dragonara' casino, St Julian's or at the Oracle Casino, Qawra. The Manoel Theatre is one of the oldest in Europe.
Cinemas show mainly English and American films.
Malta is renowned for its gold and silver filigree work and handmade lace. The Malta Tourism Authority can supply full details of events. Apr 16-22 Valletta Festival. May 17-20 National Folk Singing Festival 2001, Floriana. May 21 5th Malta International Half Marathon .