What's On

Exhibition

Nicosia district

Solomos Frangoulides
Retrospective exhibition. Opens April 6. 7.30pm. Ends May 6. Bank of Cyprus Cultural centre, 86 Faneromenis st, old Nicosia. Monday-Saturday: 10am-5pm. Tel:22-445122

Reflections
Ceramics by Joumana Sayegh and prints by Alexander Storer. April 6-23. Argo Gallery, 64E Grivas Dhigenis Ave, Nicosia. Monday-Friday 10am-1pm, 5pm-8pm. Saturdays 5pm-8pm. Tel: 22-754009.

Andy Bargily
Solo exhibition by the artist. Opens April 4, 7.30pm. Ends April 16. Opus 39, 21 Kimonos St, Strovolos, Nicosia. Tuesday-Saturday: 10.30am-12.30pm, 5-8pm. Monday: Afternoons only. Tel: 22-424983
Lefteris Economou
Retrospective exhibition celebrating 50 years of work. Opens April 5. 8pm. Ends April 23. Apocalypse Gallery, Tofarco Building, 30 Chitron St, Nicosia. Monday-Friday, 10.30am-1pm, 5-8pm. Saturday 10.30am-1pm. Tel: 22-766655.

Nympho
A painting exhibition by Nicoletta Papamichael. Until April 5. Pantheon Gallery, 40 Evagorou Ave, Pantheon Building, Second Floor, Nicosia. Monday-Friday: 11am-1pm, 5-8pm. Saturday: Afternoons only. Opens at 8pm. Tel: 22-670843
100+1
A range of objects spanning the 15 years of special exhibitions at the Leventio Museum. Until May 15. Leventio Museum, Hippocratous St, old Nicosia. 7.30pm. Tel: 22-661475.

Stathis Vatanidis
An exhibition of Stathis Vatanidis’ most recent paintings. Until April 17. Gallery K, 14 Evrou, Strovolos, Nicosia. Monday-Friday: 10am-1pm, 4.30-8pm. Saturday: Mornings only. Tel: 22-341122/23

Create and Contribute for Parkinson
A group art exhibition where the net profits will be given to the Cyprus Parkinson Disease Association. Ends April 8. Technis Dromena Gallery, Arch Kyprianou, Strovolos, Nicosia. Monday-Friday: 10am-1pm, 5-8pm. Saturdays: Afternoons only. Tel: 22-496398
Modernisation
Group exhibition by various artists, organised by the Green Shield Youth. Opens April 2, 6.30pm. Gaia. 41 Heracleous St, old Nicosia. Tel: 99-935777.

Cyprus Folk Art Museum
Old Archbishopric Palace. Tel: 22-432578.

Cyprus Icons and Mosaics
Makarios III Foundation, Archbishopric, old Nicosia. Tel: 22-430008.

Special Exhibition of Ceramics
Imported into Cyprus, 14-4 BC. Also exhibiting an Egyptian mummy donated to the museum at the end of the 19th century. Cyprus Museum (opposite the Municipal Theatre), Nicosia. Tel: 22-865864.

Cyprus Museum of Natural History
Old Nicosia-Limassol road, next door to the Carlsberg factory in Latsia. Considered to be the largest museum of its kind in Cyprus. Tel: 22-471111 or 22-865864.

Old Maps and Engravings 16th-19th Century
Permanent exhibition: Cyprus and other Greek lands, Europe and America. Viewing by appointment. Gallery Leventis, 6 Polykleitos St., Nicosia 1045. Tel/Fax: 22-348451, 99-658694.

Museum of the History of Cypriot Coinage
51 Stasinos St., Ayia Paraskevi, Nicosia. Monday 8am-2.30pm and 3pm-6pm (except May-August), Tuesday-Friday 8am-2.30pm. Tel: 22-677134

Cyprus Antiquities
Permanent exhibition from the George and Nefeli Giabra Pierides collection. Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, 86-90 Phaneromeni St., old Nicosia. Tel: 22-677134. Opening hours 10am-5pm daily.

Works by Vartan and Nanor Tashdjian
Permanent exhibition. Gallery Vartan, 27C, Athalassa Ave, Strovolos. Opening hours Monday to Friday, 9am-1pm and 4-8pm. Tel: 22-517580, 99-623068. www.vartangallery.com

Handcrafted Wooden Sailing Ship Models
By Andros Charalambous. Maritime Gallery (inside the Ten Lanterns restaurant). Tel: 22-490007.

Watercolours and Silkscreens
Permanent exhibition of works by Andreas Asproftas, Yulica Lakeridou, Antonis Kallas, Petros Papasavvas and Leonidas Papasavvas Alinea Gallery, Navarino Street, Ayios Andreas. Tel: 22-773654.

Polynikis Constantinides
Permanent exhibition of paintings by the artist. Cezanne Gallery, 94B Aristokyprou Street. Tel: 22-424872.

Constantine Papageorgiou
Permanent exhibition of paintings by the artist. Constantine Papageorgiou Studio. Tel: 99-686662.

Bi-communal Mural
By Northern Irish artist, Farhad Nargol ONeill and a group of young Cypriot painters. ETEK Building, Thiseos St, old Nicosia.

Pens Museum
Exhibition of pens from the Victorian Age until the present day. VON World Pens Hall, 37 Dem. Severi Avenue, Nicosia. For more information call 22-463204 or 99-657448.

Monica Demetriades
Exhibition of paintings. Eterno Gallery, 2 Agamemnonos St., Engomi, (near Hilton Park Hotel). Open Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday from 9.30am-1pm, 3.30pm-7pm, Saturday 9.30am-1pm. Tel: 22-658536/7.

Folk Art
Permanent exhibition of hand-woven art, clothes, accessories and much more by Julia Astreou-Christoforou. Julia Astreou-Christoforou’s Gallery/Showroom/Workshop, 1 Saint Barbara St., Kaimakli, Nicosia. Tel: 22-466373, 99-475291.

Cyprus Yesterday and Today
Permanent exhibition. Diachroniki Gallery Idalion, 32 Makarios Ave., Dali. Open Monday-Saturday 11am-5pm. Tel: 22-525691.

The History of Advertising in Cyprus
Exhibition organised by the Laiki Group. Ends September. Laiki Group Cultural Centre, Byron Ave., Nicosia. Open Monday-Friday 10am-1pm and 4pm-8pm and Saturday 10-2pm. Tel: 22-718601-03

Mike Patsalos landscape studio and gallery
Permanent exhibition. Third floor, Kyriacos building, Prodromou St., Nicosia. Tel: 22-668220.

Jewellery workshop/showroom
Designs by Maria Kotsoni. 14 Ektoros and Polyviou St. Open normal shopping hours. Tel: 22-459628

Gallery, Showroom and Workshop
Showcasing Julia Astreou-Christoforou’s traditional weavings (furnishings and accessories). 1 St. Barbaras St, Kaimakli, Nicosia. Tel: 22-466373

Larnaca district

Charilaos Souglis
Solo exhibition of paintings and mosaics. Until April 16. Gallery Kypriaki Gonia, 45 Stadiou St, Larnaca. Monday- Saturday: 10am-1pm 4.30pm-8.30pm. Thursday: 4.30pm-8.30pm. Tel: 24-621109

Works by Demetra Vanezi-Liasou
Permanent exhibition at Vanezi Gallery. 14 Kimonos St, Chrysopolitisa. Tel: 24-626633.

Marine Life and Palaeontology
Permanent exhibition. Tornaritis/Pierides Museum of Palaeontology, Municipal Cultural Centre, Europe Square, Larnaca seafront. Guided tours available. Tel: 24-658848.

Cypriot Fauna, Flora and Marine Life
Permanent exhibition. Natural History Museum, Larnaca. Tel: 24-652569.

Watercolours, Icons and Ethnic Paintings
Permanent exhibition works on old wood by Jacki Barr. Beeswax Antiques & Art Gallery, 46 Cleanthous Kalogeri Street. Tel: 24-664992, 24-342635.

Limassol district

Sophie Michaelidou
Solo photographic exhibition. Opens April 8, 8pm. Orpheus Gallery, 29 Athinon St, Limassol. Monday-Saturday 10am-1pm, 5pm-8pm. Sundays 5pm-8pm. Tel: 25-341646.

Andri Kairinou
Exhibition of paintings by the artist. Opens April 6, 8pm. Ends April 12. Limassol Municipal Library. Monday-Sunday 10am-2pm, 4pm-8pm. Tel: 25-731091.

Froydis Lynaas Gallery
Paintings and drawings by Bryan Ayres, Glen Bell, Froydis Lynaas and Per Nehler. Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm-4pm or by appointment. Vouni village, Limassol district. Tel. 25-943659/99-775426

Olivera Papathoma
Permanent exhibition in the City Art Gallery. 255A Saint Andreas St, Limassol. Monday-Friday 9am-1pm, 4pm-7pm. Sat. 9am-2pm.

John Welch and Maria Anne Nahas
Permanent exhibition of leaded stained glass by John Welch and paintings by Marie Anne Nahas. Welbry Art & Glass, Vassiliou Makedona St, Limassol. Tel: 25-343908.

Kate Sabry
Permanent exhibition of oil, watercolour and pastel paintings by the artist. Kate Sabry Studio, 9 Georgios Malekides St. By appointment only. Tel: 25-354493.

Michael
Owen Galleries
A permanent exhibition of oil and watercolour paintings and Mediterranean books. Michael Owen Galleries, Lania, Limassol. www.michaelowenpainter.com. Tel: 25-432404.

Paphos district

To the Lighthouse
A painting exhibition with works by Jennifer Harding and Geoffrey Rigden. Ends April 3. En Plo Gallery, Kato Paphos. Monday-Friday:12-6pm. Tel: 26-270557

Mystic Realism
An art exhibition with works by Eva Chechnicka and Stelios Gouros. Ends April 17. Kallepia Gallery, Paphos. Friday-Sunday: 3-6pm. Tel: 99-752687

Harry and Sheila Hawkins
Art by Harry Hawkins and books and talking books by Sheila Hawkins. Ayias Zhonis St., Neo Chorio, Paphos. Open daily. Tel: 26-321123.

Permanent Arts and Crafts and Photo Exhibition
Mantilios Cultural Centre Paphos. Entrance free. Open daily 10.30am-7pm. Tel: 26-332240.

Herbs and Wild Flowers
Arts and crafts inspired by the flora of Cyprus. Medicinal herbal teas and oils available. Information Centre for the Akamas National Park at the School of Pano Arodes, Paphos. Tel: 99-616748.

Group Exhibition
Diakosmos gallery. Makariou St, Chloraka. Tel: 26-272414

Famagusta district

Avgorou Pierides Foundation
Folk Art Museum. Avgorou village. Tel: 23-922680.

Theatre and Dance

Nicosia district

Mnimis Antigonis Mnima
Performance by Theatro Lexi. Premiere April 9. Artos Foundation. 64 Ayii Omologites Ave, Nicosia. 8pm. In Greek. Tel: 22-445455/22-351276

Acapulco
French comedy written by Yves Jamiaque and performed by Theatro Ena. Premiere April 8. Performances every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Theatro Ena, 84 Athinon Ave, old Nicosia. 8.30pm. In Greek. Tel: 22-348203.

Performance
Selection of extracts from a range of works that spans the globe. Performed by THOK’s Experimental Stage. Premiere April 8. Performances April 9,15 and 16. THOK Experimental Stage, 29 Kambou St, Strovolos (opposite Super Home Centre). 8.30pm. In Greek. Tel: 22-480300.

16th Annual Pancyprian School Theatre Competition
Final round. April 3-10. Costa Montis Theatre, Ayios Dhometios Town Hall, Nicosia. All performances begin at 7.30pm. In Greek. Tel: 22-492900. See daily listings for details.

Lista Gamou (Wedding List)
Greek Comedy written by Dionysus Haritopoulos and performed by ETHAL. April 3, 8, 9 and 10. RIK Theatrette, RIK Ave, Aglandja. 8.30pm. In Greek. Tel: 25-877827

O Epitheoritis (The Inspector)
A play written by Nikolai Gogol and performed by THOK. Every Saturday at 8.30pm, and Sundays at 6.30pm. Agora Theatre, Ayios Andreas, 23 Parthenonos St, Nicosia. In Greek. Tel: 22-772395

Filumena Marturano
Comedy written by Eduardo de Fillippo performed by the Satiriko Theatre. Every Friday and Saturday at 8.30pm and Sunday at 6.30pm. Satiriko Theatre, 3 Serron, Strovolos, Nicosia. £3-5. In Greek. Tel: 22-312940

Dad, Who’s My Dad?
A play performed by the Antonis Saralis Central Stage. Every Saturday and Sunday. Skali cultural centre, 15 Ayios Georgiou St, Aglandja, Nicosia. £5. 8pm. In Greek. Tel: 22-319072

The Collection
A play by Harold Pinter, performed by Theatro Ena. Every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Theatro Ena, 4 Athinas Ave, Famagusta gate. 8.30pm. £4-6. In Greek. Tel: 22-348203

O Megalos Chromofagos
A children’s play performed by the Anichto Theatro. Every Sunday. Anichto Theatre Basement, 15a Vassiliou Voulgaroctonou St, old Nicosia. 11am. £4. In Greek. Tel: 22-818290/1

The Wizard of Oz
Children’s musical. Every Sunday: 11am and 4pm.. Strovolos Municipal theatre, 100 Strovolos Ave, Strovolos. In Greek. Tel: 22-313010.

Nikolakis in Eurovision
A children’s musical by Doros Kyriakides. Every Sunday: 10.30am. Othellos Cinema, 1 October 28 St, Makedonitissa, Nicosia. In Greek. Tel: 22-351402

The Princess and the Frog

A children’s musical performed by the Antonis Saralis Children’s Theatre Group. Every Sunday. Opera 1, 9 Christodoulou Sozou, Nicosia. 10.30am. £3-4. In Greek. Tel: 22-665305

Antidote Theatre Workshops
Mondays 3.30-5pm for 7-9 year-olds, 6pm-8pm for 11-19 year-olds. Nicosia. Classes taught in English and Greek. French School Theatre, Nicosia. Tel: 24-822677 or 99-446057 for details.

Dionysus Theatre
Workshops and classes. 43 Arch. Kyprianou St, Strovolos, Nicosia. Tel: 22-515872.

Learn to Dance
Mondays: Modern 60s (Rock n’ Roll/Disco) and Social Dance (Tango/Waltz) Tuesdays: Greek Dances. Thursdays: Latin Dance Classes start at 9pm

Sana Hiltonia Health & Fitness Centre, Hilton Park Nicosia, Grivas Dhigenis Avenue. Tel: 22695111)

Larnaca district

Performance
Selection of extracts from a range of works that spans the globe. Performed by THOK’s Experimental Stage. April 13. Theatre Antidote, former Othellos Cinema, St. Helens St. (near American Academy), Larnaca. 8.30pm. In Greek. Tel: 24-822677

Lista Gamou (Wedding List)
Greek Comedy written by Dionysus Haritopoulos and performed by ETHAL. April 12. Larnaca Municipal Theatre, (near municipal gardens) Larnaca. £4-6. 8.30pm. In Greek. Tel: 25-877827

Fairytaleheart
A play by Philip Ridley, performed by the Antidote Theatre. April 9. Theatre Antidote, former Othellos Cinema, St. Helens St. (near American Academy), Larnaca. £3-5. 8pm. In English. Tel: 24-822677

Orgismena Niata (Look Back in Anger)
A play by John Osborne, performed by the Skala theatre. Every Friday and Saturday: 8.30pm. Sunday: 6.30pm. Municipal Theatre, in the Municipal Garden, Larnaca. £3-5. Tel: 24-665795

Antidote Theatre Workshops
Tuesdays 4pm-6pm for 7-9 year-olds; Wednesdays 3-4.30pm for 4-7 year-olds, 5pm-7pm for 9-11 year-olds; Thursdays 4-6pm for 11-14 year-olds, 6.30pm-8.30pm for 14-19 year-olds. Classes taught in English and Greek. Theatre Antidote, former Othellos Cinema, St. Helens St. (near American Academy), Larnaca. Tel: 24-822677, 99-446057.

Limassol district

O Epitheoritis (The Inspector)
A play written by Nikolai Gogol and performed by THOK. April 7 and 8. Rialto Theatre, 19 Andrea Drousioti St, Platia Iroon (Heroes’ Square), Limassol. 8.30pm. In Greek. Tel: 22-492900/25-343900.

Performance
Selection of extracts from a range of works that spans the globe. Performed by THOK’s Experimental Stage. April 12. ETHAL Theatre. Basement, 76 Franklin Roosevelt Ave, Limassol. 8.30pm. In Greek. Tel: 22-480300/25-877827

Fairytaleheart
A play by Philip Ridley, performed by the Antidote Theatre. April 6. ETHAL Theatre. Basement, 76 Franklin Roosevelt Ave, Limassol. £3-5. 8pm. In English. Tel: 24-822677.

Nikolakis in Eurovision
A children’s musical by Doros Kyriakides. April 9. Patticheion theatre, Limassol. 3pm and 4.30pm. In Greek. Tel: 25-343341

Theatre Workshops
Open to students between six and 16. Every Saturday. ETHAL Theatre. Basement, 76 Franklin Roosevelt Ave, Limassol. Tel: 25-877827

Scottish Country Dancing
Erimi village hall. Mondays, 7-9pm. Tel: 25-310886.

Line Dancing
Mondays and Thursdays at 7.30 pm. Valana Hotel. Tel: 99-778456.

Famagusta district

Reflections of Ancient Salamis
Five-minute dance performance. Tuesdays at 11.30am, 12pm and 12.30pm. Cultural Centre of Famagusta, Dherynia. Entrance Free. Tel: 23-740860.

Paphos district

Lista Gamou (Wedding List)
Greek Comedy written by Dionysus Haritopoulos and performed by ETHAL. April 11. Markideion Theatre, Paphos. ALSO April 16, Polis Chrysochou Theatre. £6-4. Performances start at 8.30pm. In Greek. Tel: 25-877827/26-932571.

Filumena Marturano
Comedy written by Eduardo de Fillippo performed by the Satiriko Theatre. April 21. Markideion Theatre, Paphos. £3-5. 8.30pm. In Gree
k. Tel: 22-312940

O Epitheoritis (The Inspector)
A play written by Nikolai Gogol and performed by THOK. April 14. Markideion Theatre, Paphos. 8.30pm. In Greek. £3-5. Tel: 24-665795.

Fairytaleheart
A play by Philip Ridley, performed by the Antidote Theatre. April 4. Markideion Theatre, Paphos. £3-5. 8pm. In English. Tel: 26-932571/99-466370

Music

Nicosia district

International Chamber Music Festival
April 3: Piano quartet performs Brahms and Messiaen. Organised by the Ledra Music Soloists.
April 5: Piano duo performs pieces by Mozart, Poulenc, Stravinsky and Stylianou
April 7: Lieder evening featuring Barber and Rachmaninoff.
PASDY Auditorium, 3 Dimostheni Severi St, Nicosia. 8.30pm. Tickets: £8, £6 or £24 for all concerts. Tel: 22-662278.

Gilad Atzmon
A jazz recital. April 4. Strovolos Municipal Theatre, 100 Strovolos Ave, Nicosia. 8pm. Tel: 22-313010

Cyprus State Orchestra
Performing works by Schubert. April 6. Strovolos Municipal Theatre, 100 Strovolos Ave, Nicosia. 8.30pm. Tel: 22-313010

Chamber Music Recital
Evening dedicated to Greek composer Dinos Costantinides. April 4. Cyprus University conference centre, Kallipoleos Ave, Nicosia. 8.30pm. Tel: 22-892230

Club Red
Anastasia Moutsatsou. April 8 and 9. 11pm. ALSO Live Greek rock with Christos Theodorou every Thursday night. ALSO Red Nights every Tuesday, £2.50 with first drink (local). ALSO Greek Nights every Saturday. 15 Dionysiou St, old Nicosia (behind the Municipal markets). Tel: 22-767711, 99-680585

Enallax Bar
Live music by Michalis Mitsis and Froso. April 5, 11pm. ALSO Demetris Fanis and Maria Christou sing popular Greek favourites, April 7 and 9, 11pm. £5. ALSO Jimmy Mavromatis and Anna Carrol sing foreign rock and pop. April 8, 11pm. £5. 16 Athinas Ave, old Nicosia.Tel: 22-530121.

Prima Vista Piano Bar
Costantina Christodoulou sings and plays piano. April 6, 7, 8, 9. 8pm. 10A Kyriacos Matsis Avenue, Nicosia. Tel: 22-318163

Epea Pteroenta
In-house band plays a diverse range of music. April 8. Cultural Club Epea Pteroenta (next to Kala Kathoumena Café), 19 Nikocleous St., old Nicosia. 10.30pm. Cover for live music. Tel: 99-454896.

Avlaia
Winding Corridors. Live funk, rock and soul. April 6, 10.30pm. £3 ALSO Greek rock. April 8 and 9, 12am. £5. Avlaia Music Stage, 2 Emmanuel Roidi and Prodromou, Nicosia. Tel: 22-675638

Cuban Music
Original Salsa, Cuban and Latin music by the Vitral Band. Every night after 9pm except Sunday. Pago Pago Bar, Castelli Hotel. Tel: 22-712712.

Cabrio
RnB on Wednesdays, student night on Thursdays, and Greek night with an open bar on Fridays. October 28 Str, Makedonitissa. Tel: 22-593093

Yitonia ton Asmaton
Live Greek Music. Tefkros Neocleous and Evdokia Kadi sing every Friday and Saturday. Also Europe of Meropi. Evening of music, dance and theatre. Every Tuesday and Thursday. Yitonia ton Asmaton, 27 Aglandja Ave, Aglandja. 9.30pm. Tel: 22-332275, 99-409928.

Live Music
Wednesdays: Greek, Thursdays and Sundays: Latin. Fridays and Saturdays: Jazz. Amalfi Lounge Bar. Hilton Park Nicosia, Grivas Dhigenis Avenue. Tel: 22695111

Sfinakia
Music and dancing for over 24s. Drinks from Β£4. 2 Spryros Kyprianou St (Formerly Santa Roza), Nicosia. Tel: 22-325752

Orpheas Bar
Italian Night. Italian singers and special menu every Friday. ALSO Lina Kawar sings RnB. Every Tuesday at the Orpheas Piano Bar, 24 Athinas St, old Nicosia. Tel: 22-439311.

Martinis
Clubbing every Friday and Saturday with the latest English and Greek hits. Other regular nights and special events. Martinis, Nicosia. Tel: 22-781059.

Gaia
Disco on Monday, electronic on Tuesday, classic rock on Wednesday, reggae on Thursday, funky house on Friday, progressive house on Saturday, and psychedelic chill out on Sunday. Gaia, 41 Heracleous, Nicosia. 10pm. Tel: 99-935777/99-140902

Larnaca district

Opera night
Featuring ten soloists from the New Moscow Opera. Part of the Classical Music Festival. April 9. Larnaca Municipal Theatre. 8.30pm. Tel: 24-657745

Rosamunde Trio
Classical music performance. April 6. Larnaca Municipal Theatre. 8.30pm. Tel: 24-657745

Music Recital
Classical music performance by winners of the 10th annual International Piano Competition. April 4. Larnaca Municipal Theatre. 8.30pm. Tel: 24-657745.

La Tocade
Live music every Sunday: Andrew Oliver performs Pop covers, Wednesdays: Wedford sings rock and blues, Fridays and Saturdays: Greek music (Rembetika and the favourites). Dekhelia St (next to Azteca Mexican), Larnaca. Tel: 99-900087

Limassol district

Peresvet Male Choir
Performance by one of the official choirs of the Russian Orthodox Patriarchate. April 10. Rialto Theatre, 19 Andrea Drousioti St, Platia Iroon (Heroes’ Square), Limassol. 8.30pm. Tel: 25-343900.

Opera night
Featuring ten soloists from the New Moscow Opera. Part of the Classical Music Festival. April 10. Patticheion Municipal Theatre, Limassol. 8.30pm. Tel: 25-372855.

Live Jazz by Ireneos Koullouras Trio
Musicians: George Koullas (drums), Ireneos Koullouras (contrabass) and George Krasides (saxophone, clarinet) and various special guests. Every Wednesday, 10pm. Jazzy B/ new Expresso Cafe Tel: 99-605502.

Rogmes Bar
Melina-Elena-Katie-Petros sing Greek favourites. April 6,8 and 9, 12am. Rogmes Musical Stage, 197 Ayios Andreas St, Limassol. Tel: 25-341010.

Le Petit Paris
Live jazz every Wednesday at 8pm. 292 St. Andrews St., Limassol. Tel: 25-871300.

Roadhouse Pub
Live music with regular bands. Open every night, all year round. Roadhouse Pub, opposite Yermasoyia police station, Limassol. Tel: 25-322118.

Clapsides Cafe/Bar
Marinos-Marianna-Andri. Live Greek music. April 9, 10pm ALSO Every Wednesday live music with Mike Cherry and Phil; Funky, Soul, Reggae, Rhythm & Blues, Rock & Roll. Every Friday Retro Night. Clapsides Café/ Bar, behind Ayios Antonios church, Limassol. Tel: 25-747511.

Louis Nahas Trio
Live Jazz at Da Domenicos. Every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, 8.30pm. Da Domenico, 81 Athinon St, Limassol. Tel: 25-871942.

Alter Ego
Live Jazz at Zappeion (Heroes’ Square Limassol). Wednesdays at 10pm. Entrance free. Tel: 25-352527.

Children’s Choir
The Cyprus Literary Society is seeking talented young singers between the ages of 6 and 16. For more information, call 99-630223.

Paphos district

Organ recital
International organist Philip Sawyer in a one-night-only recital. Programme will include Bach D minor Toccata & Fugue and the Widor Toccata. April 15. Church of Ayia Kyriaki Chrysostomos, Kato Paphos. No admission charge, but a retiring collection will be taken. All profits to local charities. 7.30pm. Tel. 22 358 372.

Cyprus State Orchestra
Performing works by Schubert. April 8. Markideion Theatre, Paphos. 8.30pm. Tel: 22-800953

Other events

Nicosia district

Pedro Almodovar Festival
Organised by the Friends of Cinema Society. April 4-24: Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown – April 4 and 24; All About My Mother – April 5 and 17; Matador – April 7 and 12; Talk To Her – April 8; Bad Education – April 10 and 15; What Have I Done To Deserve This? – April 11 and 21; Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down – April 14 and 18; Labyrinth Of Passion – April 19 and 22. CineStudio at Intercollege, Makedonitissa, Nicosia. All screenings begin at 9pm. Tel: 99-466368 or visit www.ofk.org.cy

Gender Equality in Physics
Presentations and panel discussion in light of World Physics Year 2005. Speakers: Prof. Katharine Gebbie and Michèle Leduc. April 6. University of Cyprus Main Hall. 4pm-7.30pm. In English with simul
taneous Greek translation. Visit: www.ucy.ac.cy/~phyweb/wyp/2005.

Eating towards a solution: the converging factor
Halloumi-Hellim/Flaouna-Pilavouna. Screening of two short documentaries on local food customs. Organised by intercollege and the Bi-communal Development programme. April 6. Cinestudio at Intercollege, Nicosia. 7pm. In English. Tel: 22-841563 or visit www.eurotoquescyprus.org.

Solomos Frangoulides: a Pure Creator
Lecture on the Greek artist followed by guided tour of exhibition. April 7. Bank of Cyprus Cultural centre, 86 Faneromenis st, old Nicosia. 7.30pm. Tel:22-445122

Kosta Kavafi
An evening of poetry readings and song dedicated to the Greek poet. April 4. Casteliotissa Hall, old Nicosia. 7.30pm. In Greek. Tel: 22-761121

Olympics Day
Through the ages: Cyprus and the Olympics. Evening organised by the Olympic Academy of Cyprus. April 6. Hilton Park Hotel, Engomi, Nicosia. 6.30pm. Tel: 22-661875.

Italian Film Festival (Roberto Benigni)
Every Wednesday until April 6. Presented by the Italian Embassy through the Dante Alighieri Cultural Association. March 25 St, Engomi. 8.30pm. Free entrance. Tel: 22-358168.

Interior + Katoikia
House and interior exhibition. April 6-10. Kiosk 6, State Fairgrounds, Nicosia. Tel: 22-756666

The Great Journey of the Senses: Argentina.
Explore Argentina through their food, landscapes, music, and dance. April 3. £6-8. 6pm. Théâtre Sans Frontière, 35 Xanthi Xenierou St, old Nicosia. 8pm. All events in French and English. Tel: 99-959195/99-873562

Théâtre Sans Frontière
Cinema Activities: bring your imaginary world to the screen by directing your own films. Thursdays. 8-9.30pm. £30 per month. Creation Activities: try out your talents in handicrafts. Wednesdays: 3-5pm(for kids), 6-8pm(for adults). £20 per month. Writing Activities: Train and develop your imagination. Tuesdays: 8-9.30pm. £10 per month. Theatre Activities: Express yourself through theatre and learn French. Mondays: 8-9.30pm (for adults). Fridays: 3-4.30pm (for kids). £30 per month. Théâtre Sans Frontière, 35 Xanthi Xenierou St, old Nicosia. 8pm. All events in French and English. Tel: 99-959195/99-873562

Imagination and Science
Philosophical lecture by Nikos Zannopoulos. April 6. Philips College Campus, Lamias St, Acropolis, Nicosia. 5.30pm-7.30pm. In Greek. Tel: 22-441860.

Pandora’s Box
Educational programme that encourages creative thinking in children organised by the Leventio Foundation. Every Wednesday until April 20. Leventio Museum, Hippocratous St, old Nicosia. 3pm-5pm. Limited placements, open to children between 8-12. Tel:22-661475.

Tsunami Charity Sale
Items start from £1. April 9. American International School, 11 Kassos St, Nicosia. 9am-12pm. All funds go to tsunami victims via the Red Cross and UNICEF. Tel: 22-316345.

Children’s Literature awards
Official awards ceremony in honour of Children’s Literature Day (April 2). April 4. Bank of Cyprus Cultural centre, 86 Faneromenis st, old Nicosia. 7pm.

The EU Constitution: what it means to the Cypriot citizen
Lecture by Kypros Chrysostomides, Government Spokesman. April 4. Church of Palaichori-Morphou Function Centre. 10.30am. In Greek.

Arttalk
Art in Motion. Lecture by curator Michael Haerdter. Part of a series of talks organised by the Pharos trust and Intercollege. April 6. Artos Foundation. 64 Ayii Omologites Ave, Nicosia. 8pm. In English. Tel: 22-445455/22-351276

Ancient Aqueducts and Water Management
Speaker: Trevor Hodge. April 4. Archaeological Research Unit, 12 Gladstone St, Nicosia. 7.30pm.

Juniors Rugby Tournament
Inaugural event to be held on April 16 in Limassol. For participation details call: Nicosia: 99-685798, Paphos: 99-934315; Limassol: 99-490029.

Enorasi
Friendly discussions, dinners, piano playing, and dancing every Friday. 8.30pm. £5 ALSO Chess, backgammon, films and discussions every other Wednesday. 3-8pm. £2.50. 52 Makarios Ave, Nicosia. Tel: 99-134197/99-355509

How to overcome your fears
Seminar based on neuro-lingual programming. April 6. Paschalis Consulting, 117 Athalassas Ave, Acropolis, Nicosia. 6.30pm-8.30pm. Tel: 22-454547.

Hilton Cyprus
Mondays and Thursdays: Pasta Nights. Wednesdays and Fridays Meze Nights. Dinners £11 including a glass of wine. Hilton Cyprus, Makarios Avenue, Nicosia. Tel: 22377777

Hilton Park Nicosia
Mondays: modern 60s and social dances. Tuesdays: Greek dances. Thursdays: Latin dance. 9-10pm. £20 per month for one dance. £25 for two, £30, for all three. ALSO Live music at the Amalfi Lounge Bar. Wednesday: Greek. Thursday, Sunday: Latin. Friday, Saturday: Jazz. Hilton Park Hotel, Grivas Dhigenis Ave. Tel: 22-695111

Chess Club
Play chess at the Gardash Cultural Centre, 5 Arsinoes St, old Nicosia. Daily except Mon. after 5.30pm. Tel: 22-660198.

Barbarians Rugby Team
Keep fit, or get fit with fun training sessions. For more information contact Homer on 99-681129. www.nicosia-barbarians.com

Alkionides Charity Shop
Everything £1. 6 Louki Akrita Ave., Pedieos building (next to Municipal swimming pool). Open Monday-Friday and Sunday 10am-12.30pm.

Italian for Beginners
Lessons offered by the Dante Alighieri Society and the Italian Embassy. Tel: 22-358168.

Kaimakli and Nicosia Guided Tours
Mondays, Chrysaliniotissa and Kaimakli: the past restored; Thursdays, walking tour of Nicosia; Friday, Nicosia outside the walls. In English. Start from the CTO office in Laiki Yitonia at 10am. Free. Tel: 22-674264.

Sightseeing Tours
Sightseeing tours service daily from Nicosia in English and German. Tel: 22-353401.

Toastmasters Crusaders Club
Improve your public speaking skills. Meetings once every three weeks. Hilton Park Hotel. 8pm. Dinner £12. Tel: 99-851102.

Weekly Sport Hour
Ayios Demetrios Municipal Park. Saturdays, 11am-12.30pm. Tel: 22-510100.

Oranges and Lemons
Under 5s Highgate school playgroup. First two Saturdays of every month. £2. Tel: 22-780527/22-773475.

Saint Andrews Bridge Club
Duplicate Bridge: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am-12.30pm and Thursdays and Saturdays, 7pm-10pm. Also: Teams: Fridays, 7pm-10pm; Rubber Bridge: daily. 15 Heroes Avenue. Tel: 22-781063.

Open-Air Fruit and Vegetable Markets
Wednesdays at Ochi Square, Fridays at Strovolos Municipality and Saturdays at the Old Municipal Square.

Podilatokinisi
Social cycling group. Every Wednesday at 7.45pm. From the Municipal Car Park, D’ Avila Moat. Tel: 99-621421.

10th International Heritage Photographic Experience
Submit a 20×30 photo that fits under the title ‘Terrace and Garden, Places of Life’. Deadline: May 10. Tel: 22-408210/03 for more information.

Poetry Contest
Anyone living in Greece or Cyprus or of Greek or Cypriot origin can take part. Five copies of a typed poem in Greek. Deadline: April 30. Email: [email protected].

Learn French in Lyon
Educational tour this July with the French Cultural Centre offers intensive course on the language. Package includes French classes and tours. Open to ages 15 and above, places are limited. Tel: 22-459335. Email: [email protected]

Larnaca district

Juniors Rugby Tournament
Inaugural event to be held on April 16 in Limassol. For participation details call: Nicosia: 99-685798, Paphos: 99-934315; Limassol: 99-490029.

Relationships for Life
Two-day seminar run by Miranda Sidera on how to improve your relationships. April 9-10. Journalists’ Village, Pervolia village, Larnaca district. In Greek. Tel: 99-630939/99-594422/99314312

The Curiosity House
Wednesdays and Thursdays: Tarot, Angel Card, Palmistry and Beginners’ Aromatherapy Course. Curiosity House, 10
Nikiforou Foka St, Larnaca. Tel: 24-621743 or 99-126028.

Mazotos Camel Park
Adventures for the family. Camel rides, swimming, play areas and more. For more information, call 24-991243, 99416968. www.camel-park.com

Quiz Night
Quiz Night every Wednesday night at 8pm followed by Irish stew and dancing. Tap Donohues Irish Bar, Faneromeni Avenue. Tel: 99-910350.

Fisu Meditation
Learn Fisu Meditation. Free introductory talks on why meditate and what meditation is all about. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. Tel: 99-665330.

Arts and Crafts Market
Wednesdays, 6-10pm. Organised by the Ancient Kition Lions Club to raise funds for a shelter for victims of domestic violence. Outside the old town hall on the Larnaca seafront. Tel: 24-664332, 99-626087.

Larnaca Chicago Bridge Club
Thursdays, 10am. Tel: Marina on 24-645032.

Leon Friendly Darts League
Meetings carried out at selected pubs: Tuesdays, 8.30pm. Tel: Bob Johnson on 24-427275.

Larnaca Walking Tours
Wednesdays: Larnaca Past and Present, 10am from CTO office in Vassileos Pavlou Square. Fridays: Skala and its Craftsmen, 10am from Larnaca Fort. Tel: 24-654322.

Skala – Its Craftsmen
Every Friday: a walk to explore and the area of Larnaca and visit handicraft workshops. 10 am from the Larnaca Fort (the mediaeval museum). Tel: 24-654322

Larnaca Hash House Harriers
Every Monday, 4pm. For more information call Mary Ayris on 24-647175.

Kition Hash House Harriers
Run/jog/walk from a pub/taverna round the town and back. Wednesday evenings, 7.30pm. All welcome. Join us and have some fun. Tel: 24-641462.

Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes
The James Mercury Lodge meets at Dhekelia Barracks on Tuesdays. Tel: Bro. Eric Hallam on 24-647486.

Poetry Contest
Anyone living in Greece or Cyprus or of Greek or Cypriot origin can take part. Five copies of a typed poem in Greek. Deadline: April 30. Email: [email protected].

10th International Heritage Photographic Experience
Submit a 20×30 photo that fits under the title ‘Terrace and Garden, Places of Life’. Deadline: May 10. Tel: 22-408210/03

Limassol district

Mind, Body, and Spirit Exhibition
Holistic health and therapies. April 2, 3. Evagoras Lanitis Centre (behind Limassol castle), Limassol. £2.50. 10am-7pm. Tel: 99-619049

Easter Customs in the Greek Orthodox Community
Talk by Father Andreas from the Limassol bishopric. Organised by the International Women’s Association. April 5. Pavemar hotel, Limassol. 7.45pm. £1.50/£3. All welcome: Tel: 25-587000.

Discovering Cinema
Lecture series organised by Intercollege Limassol and Limassol cinema Club. April 5: The Language of Cinema; April 12: The Essence of Cinema – A Philosophical Approach; April 19: Innovations – New Wave/Dogma 95. Intercollege, 92 Ayias Philaxeos, Limassol. All lectures begin at 7pm. Entrance is free. Bookings essential. Tel: 25-381180.

Juniors Rugby Tournament
Inaugural event to be held on April 16 in Limassol. For participation details call: Nicosia: 99-685798, Paphos: 99-934315; Limassol: 99-490029.

Food For Friends
Monthly vegetarian lunch. Tel: 25-634487 or email [email protected]

Bridge Club
Play bridge and learn bridge for free. Tel: 99-792308, 25-322495.

Yermosoyia Walks
Every other Wednesday between October and April. In English. Walks begin at 10am at the CTO Information Office, Yermasoyia. Tel: 25-323211.

Limassol Walks
Mondays at 10am. Walks begin at the CTO Information Office, 115A Spyros Araouzos St. Tel: 25-362756.

Kolossi Sunday Car Boot Sale
Sundays, 8-10am. Tel: 99-608559.

Car Boot Sale
Every Wednesday and Sunday at Moni’s Station. Tel: 25-323525 or 25-365102.

Limassol Bridge Club
Mondays and Fridays, 3.30pm at Navarria Hotel. Tel 99-792308.

Linopetra Corner
Car boot sale on Saturdays, 8am-2pm.
Tel: 99-612832.

Limassol Toastmasters Club
Meetings every third Thursday, 8.15pm, Mediterranean Beach Hotel: Tel: Susie on 25-387689.

Bahais of Limassol
Weekly discussion circle. Tel: 25-340021.

Amathus Hash
Every Sunday. Tel: Rob Webb 99-889346.

Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes
Aphrodite Bitter Lake Lodge meets at RAF Akrotiri on Wednesdays at 7.30pm Call Bro. Danny Plows 25-575313. The Troodos Pride of Cyprus Lodge meets at the UKCA Club Limassol on the second and fourth Sunday of the month, 10am. Call Bro. Tom McCleneghen 99-550752.

Al-anon Meetings
Mondays, 11am. St Katherine’s RC Church Hall. Tel: 25-222631

Adult Tap
Also Hip, Thigh & Bum Classes. Wednesdays and Thursdays. By fully qualified teacher. Tel: 99-807679.

10th International Heritage Photographic Experience
Submit a 20×30 photo that fits under the title ‘Terrace and Garden, Places of Life’. Deadline: May 10. Tel: 22-408210/03

Poetry Contest
Anyone living in Greece or Cyprus or of Greek or Cypriot origin can take part. Five copies of a typed poem in Greek. Deadline: April 30. Email: [email protected].

Famagusta district

Juniors Rugby Tournament
Inaugural event to be held in Limassol. For participation details call: Nicosia: 99-685798, Paphos: 99-934315; Limassol: 99-490029.

Woody’s Bar
Bingo and games on Tuesday, quiz and bingo on Thursday and Charity Car Boot Sale every other Thursday morning at Woody’s Bar, Protaras. Tel: 23-831690.

Tours around Ayia Napa
Ayia Napa and the Sea: a different dimension. Mondays in English and German; Fridays in English and Swedish, 10am from CTO office. Tel: 23-721796.

Poetry Contest
Anyone living in Greece or Cyprus or of Greek or Cypriot origin can take part. Five copies of a typed poem in Greek. Deadline: April 30. Email: [email protected].

10th International Heritage Photographic Experience
Submit a 20×30 photo that fits under the title ‘Terrace and Garden, Places of Life’. Deadline: May 10. Tel: 22-408210/03 for more information.

Paphos district

Paphos Variety Showcase
Seven remarkable talents including numerous tribute shows. April 6. Inoxios Cine Restaurant, Chlorakas village, Paphos. All proceeds go to Paws Dog Shelter. Show starts 8pm. £5. Tel: 99-683775.

Weekend of Giving
Weekend retreat, featuring meditation, talks, workshops and much more . Part of Limassol’s Mind, Body and Spirit Exhibition. April 8-10. Coral Beach Hotel, Paphos. Varying prices. Tel: 99-619049.

Anoyira 10
Second annual 10km marathon for runners and walkers of all levels. Anoyira Village, Paphos district. Run kicks off at 10am. Festivities follow. Tel:99-855138

The Aura: Colour, Light and Healing
Presentation by Alison Demarco. April 8. Cyprotel Droushia , Paphos. 6.30pm. In English. £6.50 with buffet meal. Tel: 26-332351

Multiple Sclerosis Group
Support group for sufferers, friends and carers. Meetings every two months at UKCA club, Paphos. Next meeting April 20, 2pm. Non-UKCA members, £1. Tel: 99-007882.

Juniors Rugby Tournament
Inaugural event to be held on April 16 in Limassol. For participation details call: Nicosia: 99-685798, Paphos: 99-934315; Limassol: 99-490029.< br />
Paphos Tigers RFC
Tigers v. Oxford University Training Corps. April 9, Akrotiri KO. 1pm. ALSO Mini Rugby: Tuesdays, 4.30pm-5.30pm. Kyniras Centre, Cypria Maris Sports Ground. Tel: 99-934315/ 26-652959 or email [email protected]

Veterans Rugby
Above 35? You qualify. Rediscover your youth through rugby. Special Vets match April 19 against touring Cranbrook RFC. Training Thursdays or Tuesdays, Kyniras Centre, Cypria Maris Sports Ground. Tel: 26-652959

Mums ‘n’Toddlers Group
Meetings every Thursday: Music and movement, instrument exploration, story time, arts and crafts, free play and more. 9.30-11.30am. Tel: 99-867662

Polis Charity Bookshop, Crafts and More
Makarios Ave. Polis. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am-1pm. Books, videos and jigsaws always wanted. Proceeds go to local charities. Tel: 26-323106, 99-867511.

Apollo Branch of the Royal Air Forces Association
Meeting on the third Thursday of every month. UKCA Clubhouse, Tombs of the Kings Road, Chlorakas. 7pm. Tel: 26-991615.

The Paphos Cancer Patients Support Group
Craft Group. Thursday morning, 10am. A wide range of craft work specialist knitters. Day Centre, The Paphos Cancer Patients Support Group Building. Contact Jan Handley for information on 26-654007.

Sunday Open Air Market
Sunday Open Air Market, 8am-2pm. Timi village. Tel: 99-611637.
Snake George’s Reptile Park

Coral Bay/Ayios Giorgios road, behind the EKO petrol station. Daily from 10am to sunset.

Paphos Adonis Lions Club
Meetings every second and fourth Monday of the month. Tel: 26-948825.

Zephyros Adventure Sports
Two-hour ride around Paphos. Mosaics Entrance, Paphos Harbour. Meetings on the first Sunday of every month 11am.

Poetry Contest
Anyone living in Greece or Cyprus or of Greek or Cypriot origin can take part. Five copies of a typed poem in Greek. Deadline: April 30. Email: [email protected].

10th International Heritage Photographic Experience
Submit a 20×30 photo that fits under the title ‘Terrace and Garden, Places of Life’. Deadline: May 10. Tel: 22-408210/03