The second edition of the Gozo Alive weekend of cultural activities will be held from Friday evening to Sunday. The activities include music concerts, dance, fashion shows, visual and digital arts, historical exhibitions, visits to museums and other touristic attractions. On Saturday evening Victoria’s various main streets, public areas, chapels and churches will host an array of activities. The following are some highlights of the events:

Photo: George Scerri/Ministry for Gozo

Tomorrow: at 8.30pm, Tribali will perform a concert near Xewkija heliport.;

On Saturday: from 9am to 3pm there will be visits to the underground flour mill and grain silos in Xlendi; from 10.30am to 1.30pm – historical re-enactments at the Ċittadella; from 6pm to 11pm a vintage cars exhibition in lower Republic Street; from 8pm to 9.30pm – Parata samba by Tikka Banda and Gremio Recreativo Escola de Samba Roma-Rio in Republic Street; from 8.30pm to 11.30pm – fire eaters, fire spinners, jugglers, falconry displays and stilt walkers in Republic Street; from 8pm to 10.30pm – Feminine Allure, a spring/summer fashion collection display on the Ċittadella visitor centre roof; 9pm to 9.30pm – 316km2 spring/summer fashion show by Charles and Ron.

On Sunday: from 8am to 4pm – visits to the war shelter and Kenuna Tower in Nadur; from 10am to 4pm – kayaking, abseiling and archery at Qattara Point, Dwejra; from 12pm to 4pm – Segway and e-bike tours at Marsalforn.

Almost all the events are free, courtesy of the Gozo Ministry. There will be free parking at the school premises in Fortunato Mizzi Street, Victoria, from Saturday at 8am to Sunday at 2pm. For more information visit www.visitgozo.com and the Gozoalive Facebook page or call 2215 6705.