Exhibition
Nicosia district
Accidental Meetings
A group exhibition. Opens May 6. 7.30pm. Ends July 31. Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre, 19 Apostolou Varnava St, Nicosia. Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-3pm, 5-11pm. Sunday: 10am-4pm. Tel: 22-432577. www.nimac.com.cy
Eleftheria Square
Architectual exhibition featuring the entrants and winners of the competition to refurbish Eleftheria Square. Opens May 5 until May 11. Famagusta Gate. 12pm.
Demos Kyriacou
Drawings and Etchings. Until April 30. Abu Faysal restaurant, 31 Klimentos St, Nicosia. Tuesday-Sunday:10am-2.30pm, 6.30-8.30pm. Tel: 22-760353/99-631851
Thraki Rossidou Jones
A painting exhibition. Ends April 30. Peter’s gallery, 3 Ezekia Papaioannou, Nicosia. Monday-Friday: 10am-1pm, 4-7.30pm. Saturday: Mornings Only. Tel: 22-762699
Solomos Frangoulides
Retrospective exhibition. Ends May 6. Bank of Cyprus Cultural centre, 86 Faneromenis st, old Nicosia. Monday-Saturday: 10am-5pm. Tel:22-445122
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.
George Gavriel
A painting exhibition. Ends April 30. Nea Diachroniki Gallery, 32 Solonos St, old Nicosia. Monday-Saturday: 10am-7pm. Tel: 22-665074
A Mute Invention
A sculpture exhibition with works by Philippos Yiapanis. Opens May 4. 8pm. Ends May 21. Apocalypse Gallery, 30 Chytron St, Tofarco House, Nicosia. Monday-Saturday: 10.30am-1pm, 5-8pm. Satudays:10.30am-1pm. Tel: 22-766655
Two Capitals: Moscow-Nicosia, Two Civilisations
A photographic exhibition. Ends April 30. Famagusta Gate, Nicosia. Tel: 22-797004
Marianna Constanti
An art exhibition with installations. Opens May 6. 8pm. Ends May 16. Pantheon Gallery. Pantheon Building, 40 Evagorou St, Second floor, Nicosia. Monday-Saturday: 11am-1pm, 5-8pm. Tel: 22-671843
Urban Legend
An exhibition with works by Melita Kouta. Opens May 11. 8pm. Ends June 11. Diatopos Contemporary Art Centre, 11 Kritis St, Nicosia. Tuesday-Friday: 11am-1pm, 5-8pm. Saturday: Mornings only. Tel: 22-766117
Mesogaios
Opening of a new gallery for the Pan-Cypriot Artists Collective. 44B Rigenis Ave, Nicosia. If you are an artist interested in group exhibitions contact the gallery. Tel: 99-150192/22-389573
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 16C-19C
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.
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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, Nicosia. 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
Sound, Motion and Light
Group exhibition by local artists. Ends May 20. Larnaca Municipal Arts Centre. Monday-Friday; 10am-1pm, 5pm-7pm. Saturdays 10am-1pm. Tel: 24-621109.
Deposition
A painting exhibition with works by Lefteris Olymbios. Ends May 13. Kypriaki Gonia Gallery, 45 Stadiou St, Larnaca. Monday to Saturday: 10am-1pm and 4.30-8.30pm Tel: 24-621109
Greek Light
A drawing exhibition with works by Takis Moraitis. Ends May 15. Iliotropio Gallery, Larnaca. Tel: 24-622922
Stelios Votsis
A painting exhibition. Ends April 30. Yacht Café, 39 Zenonos Pierides St, Pallas Square, Larnaca. Tel: 24-622459/99-338310
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
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
Peter’s Gallery
Armefti Iro Paintings. Ends May 3. Peter’s Gallery, 31 Ioanni Polemi S
t, Limassol. Monday-Saturday: 10am-1pm, 4.30-7.30pm. Tel: 25-384804
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
Form
An exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Karen Betts. Ends May 1. Cyprus College of Art, Lemba, Paphos. Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm. Tel: 99-953192
Cyprus Yesterday and Today
An exhibition of arts and crafts from the Diachroniki Gallery. Until April 30. En Plo Gallery, (next to the Paphos Castle) Paphos. Monday-Friday: 10am-9pm. Tel: 22-680258
In Harmony with Nature
A sculpture and photography exhibition with works by Keith McIntyre. Until May 15. Art and Wild Nature Foundation, Paphos. 3-6pm. Tel: 99-752687
Figurative paintings.
Works by Michael Gorman. Permanent exhibition in Peyia. Open daily. Tel: 99-006832 or 26-621424
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
Plutus
Performance of Aristophanes classic by NETHEK (Cyprus Youth Theatre). May 6. Municipal Theatre, Ayios Dhometios Town Hall. 7pm.
Acapulco
French comedy written by Yves Jamiaque and performed by Theatro Ena. Performances every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Theatro Ena, 84 Athinon Ave, old Nicosia. 8.30pm. In Greek. Tel: 22-348203.
O Epitheoritis (The Inspector)
A play written by Nikolai Gogol and performed by THOK. Every Saturday at 8.30pm, and Sundays at 6.30pm. Final performances: May 4, 6 and 7. Agora Theatre, Ayios Andreas, 23 Parthenonos St, Nicosia. In Greek. £3-5. 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
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
O Megalos Chromofagos
A children’s play. Anichto Theatro. Basement, 15A Vass. Voulgaroctonou St, old Nicosia. Sundays at 11am. £4. Tel: 220818290/1
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.
Argentine Tango Evenings
Tango lessons: 8-9pm. Tango dancing party: 9pm. Mystagogia Music Café, 46 Areos St, old Nicosia. Email: [email protected]
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
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
Rose Theatre Spring Double Bill
Two Gentlemen of Soho and A Phoenix Too Frequent performed by the Rose Theatre. April 30. American Academy, Makarios Ave, Limassol. 8pm. £3-5. Tel: 25-315567
I Niki (The Victory)
Greek comedy written by Loula Anagnostaki. May 5. Rialto Theatre, 19 Andrea Drousioti St, Platia Iroon (Heroes’ Square), Limassol. In Greek. Tel: 25-343900 for more information, 77-777745 for tickets
Eight European Dance Festival
Featuring an array of international dance groups. May 7-June 11.
May 7: ‘Compagnia Di Danza Travirovesce’ from Italy.
May 11: ‘Contact Dance Company’ from Malta.
May 14: ‘Apotosuma’ from France.
May 21: ‘Tanzateller Wien’ from Austria.
May 25: ‘Satoshi Kudo’ from Sweden.
May 27: ‘Plastique Animee’ from Poland.
June 1: ‘InterAct’ from Cyprus AND ‘Fine 5 Dance Theatre’ from Estonia.
June 4: ‘Cie. Toula limnaios’ from Germany.
June 8: ‘Cienfuegos U6-DT’ from Spain.
June 11: ‘Yros Angelos’ from Greece.
Rialto Theatre, 19 Andrea Drousioti St, Platia Iroon (Heroes’ Square), Limassol. 8.30pm. Free entrance. Tel: 25-343900/ 77-777745
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.
Adult Tap
Also Hip, Thigh & Bum Classes. Wednesdays and Thursdays. By fully qualified teacher. Tel: 99-807679.
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
My Fair Lady Auditions
If you are prepared to commit to the creation of My Fair Lady, why not audition for a part with the Stage One Theatre in Emba? May 3. 10am. In English. Tel: 26-652630/26-815315 or email [email protected] or [email protected]
Music
Auditions
THOK is looking for singers of Byzantine music for their summer production of Sophocles Antigone. May 7. THOK Experimental Stage, 29 Kambou St, Strovolos (opposite Super Home Centre). 4pm. Tel; 99-644739 or 22-492900.
Nicosia district
Infected Mushroom Live
Infected Mushroom in a live event with Guy Salama and Erez Netz. May 2. Club Velvet. 23 Alkaiou St, Engomi. 11pm. £12-15. Tel: 99-871223, 99-454241, 99-960687, 99-490404.
Rock Metal Festival
A live festival for rock lovers. May 2. Club Red, 15 Dionisou, (old Municipality Square) Nicosia. 9.30pm. Tel: 22-767711
Trio Wanderer
Opening concert of the Fifth International Pharos Chamber Music Festival. May 10. PASYDY Auditorium, Nicosia. 8.30pm Tickets £8-45 for a range of packages. Tel: 22-510547/22-665155/22-666799 for tickets. Tel: 22-663871 for more information.
Kallipoleos
Nights of live music. Kallipoleos 4, Nicosia. 10.30pm. £3. Tel: 22-760001
Bella Luna
Music. Bella Luna, 3 Parthenos, Dali, Nicosia..9.30pm. Tel: 22-524702
Enallax Bar
Various live bands. Enallax, 16 Athinas Ave, old Nicosia. 11pm. Tel: 22-530121.
Club Red
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
Epea Pteroenta
In-house band plays a diverse range of Eastern music. Fridays and SaturdaysCultural Club Epea Pteroenta (next to Kala Kathoumena Café), 19 Nikocleous St., old Nicosia. 10.00pm. Tel: 99-454896.
Prima Vista Piano Bar
Music. 10A Kyriacos Matsis Avenue, Nicosia. Tel: 22-318163
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.
Avlaia
Live music. Avlaia Music Stage, 2 Emmanuel Roidi and Prodromou, Nicosia. Tel: 22-675638
Karavi Prive Live
Live music. Karavi Prive Live, 10 Kyriakou Matsi Ave, Agoi Omologites, Nicosia. Tel: 22-496631
Amalfi Lounge
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 £4. 2 Spryros Kyprianou Ave (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.
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
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
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
Limassol Variety Showcase
See all the best hotel entertainers in one night. The proceeds will go to the Friends of Life Charity. May 10. Rosy O’Grady’s Limassol (on the sea front beneath the Arsinoe Hotel), Limassol. 8pm. £6. Tel: 99-834938
Rogmes Bar
Music at Rogmes Musical Stage, 197 Ayios Andreas St, Limassol. Tel: 25-341010.
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.
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.
Other events
Fourth Eurofestival of Cyprus Flora
Featuring excursions all over Cyprus. May 1- 8. Tel: 26-332493 or visit www.cyprusflora.com
Kite and Extreme Sports Festival
Two-days of all the imaginable dangerous and thrilling sports available on the island. May 7-8. Marine Beach (next to the St. Raphael Hotel), Limassol. Visit www.bfc
tradingpost.com
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
Learn French in Lyon
Educational tour this July with the French Cultural Centre offering 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]
Kelly’s Bike Festival 2005
Bicycle contests. May 8: Dali. July 3: Pyrga. October 2: Kornos. £2-5. Email: [email protected]
Nicosia district
Easter Events
May 2: Music of the Greeks. performed by the En Fonias & Organios band. Also featuring traditional dances and entertainment. Aglandja Municipal Square. 4pm. Tel:25-824086
May 3: Traditional games, dances, songs and competitions. Kaimakli ‘Grammiko’ Park. Organised by the Nicosia Municipality. 4.30pm.
May 3: Football match of retired players at the pitch of the A’ Ayios Dhometios Elementary School. Traditional singing and dancing at the Ayios Dhometios church courtyard (Kyriacos Matsis Ave.). Organised by the Ayios Dhometios Municipality. Fun kicks off at 10.30am, dances continue at 5.30pm.
Social and Medical Subjects
A lecture. May 11. Saint Spiridonos Primary School, Strovolos, Nicosia. 7.30pm. Free Entrance. In greek. Tel: 22-470341
Learn Italian Through Film
Different Italian Films every Wednesday. May 4: Puerto Escondido (directed by Gilberto Salvadores). Italian Embassy, 25th March St, Nicosia. 8.30pm. Tel: 22-357635
60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Concentration Camp Victims
A night to commemorate the Holocaust victims. Holocaust survivor Berry Nachimias will speak and Katie Economidou will sing. May 5. Melina Mercouri Hall, Nicosia. 7.30pm. Tel: 22-369549
Yoga is for Everyone
Yoga for all levels. More than one session every day, mornings and evenings. Ramzi and Sabine Mikhail, 2 Pontou St, Flat 3, Nicosia. Tel: 99-375471/ 22-776085
Théâtre Sans Frontière
Various weekly activities to explore the creative side of children and adults. Théâtre Sans Frontière, 35 Xanthi Xenierou St, old Nicosia. 8pm. All events in French and English. Various prices. Tel: 99-959195/99-873562
Car Boot Sale
Sell out of your car boot! May 7. Highgate School Parking lot, Nicosia. 9.30-11.30am. £7. Tel: 22-434990
Courses on Energy Technology and SourcesMay 7: International conference Centre, Nicosia. In Greek. Tel: 22-304759 for more information
Easter Outing
Two-day excursion by coach to Petit Palais hotel in Platres. May 2-3. Children, special charge. Nature walks, music at night, etc. Full-board £28, plus £5 single supplement. Bus leaves 8.45am. Call Rena: 99-355509. Hotel: 25- 422723
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
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
Chess Club
Play chess at the Gardash Cultural Centre, 5 Arsinoes St, old Nicosia. Daily except Mon. after 5.30pm. Tel: 22-660198.
The Curiosity House
Various weekly events. The Curiosity House, 10 Nikiforou Foka Street, Larnaca. Tel: 24-621743/ 99-126 028
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.
Larnaca district
The Curiosity House
Angel cards with Suzanne Mitchell-Egan. Every Thursday: 11am-1pm and 2-4pm. ALSO Tarot cards with Suzanne Mitchell-Egan. Every Thursday. 5-8pm. ALSO Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: A drawing course with Mary Carter. Every Friday. 10. -12.30am. ALSO Beginners Aromatherapy: learn about aromatherapy. Every Friday. 10am-1pm. Various prices. The Curiosity House, 10 Nikiforou Foka Street, Larnaca. Tel: 24-621743/ 99-126 028
Communicate with Precision and Impact
Unique learning experiences. Business Writing Skills for private secretaries, personal assistants, and administrative staff: May 5, 6. Business Writing Skills for Directors, managers, and functional specialists: May 9. 10. For more information Tel: 24-638401/99-461554. Email:[email protected]. www.hear-know.com
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.
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.
Limassol district
Easter Events
May 1-3: Traditional Easter games, dances, songs and competitions. Pissouri village square. 3pm Tel: 25-222292
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
Famagusta district
Easter Events
May 1-2: Traditional Easter games, dances, songs and preparation of ‘flaounes’. Ayia Napa village square. 3pm Tel: 23-816307
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.
Paphos district
Women’s Corona Society
Monthly meetings with guest speakers: second Wednesday of every month. Aloe Hotel, Paphos. 2.30pm. Coffee Mornings:Last Tuesday of every month, 10.30am. Tel: 26-652253
Multiple Sclerosis Group
Support group for sufferers, friends and carers. Meetings every two months at UKCA club, Paphos. Tel: 99-007882.
Quiz Nights
Play for weekly prizes and a jackpot. Every Friday. Cheers Bar, Opposite Venus Beach Hotel, Paphos. 9pm. £1. Tel: 26-939075
Basic Dog Training and Grooming
Fridays. 3pm. Kallepia, Paphos. Tel: 26-643
079/99-105557
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.
Paphos Tigers RFC
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. 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.
Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients Day Centre
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.
