Exhibition
Nicosia district
Celebration of Art
With eight great Cypriot artists. Opens May 23. 8pm. Ends June 4. Amorgos Art Centre, corner of 3 Markou Drakou and 2 Michail Parisi, Aglandja, Nicosia. Monday-Saturday: 5-9pm. Tel: 22-332249/22-333988/99-639821.
Harmony-Motion-Colour
Paintings on glass and ceramic, mosaics, and paintings in acrylic. Opens May 25. 8pm. Ends May 31. Skali, Aglandja, Nicosia. Tel: 22-462058/99-677088
Francisco Goya Los Caprichos: Conscience Portrayed
Works by Francisco Goya. Opens May 25. 7.30pm. Ends June 30. Leventis Municipal Museum, 17 Ippocratous St, Nicosia. Tuesday-Sunday: 10am-4.30pm. Tel: 22-66147522-671997
Transformations
Panicos Tembriotis and George Koumouros. Opens May 24. 9pm. Ends June 4. Opus 39, 21 Kimonos St, Strovolos, Nicosia. Tuesday-Saturday: 10.30am-12.30pm, 5-8pm. Monday: Afternoons only. Tel: 22-424983
Urban Legend
An exhibition with works by Melita Kouta. Ends June 11. Diatopos Contemporary Art Centre, 11 Kritis St, Nicosia. Tuesday-Friday: 11am-1pm, 5-8pm. Saturday:Mornings only. Tel: 22-766117
Petros Ptochopoulou
Ends May 28. Artio Gallery, 11 Vasilissis Freiderikis, Nicosia. Tel: 22-873939/99-479404
Accidental Meetings
A group exhibition. 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
Opinions of Athens by Contemporary Greek Artists
An exhibition. Ends June 3. Famagusta Gate, Athinas St, Nicosia. Monday-Friday: 10am-1pm, 5-8pm. Tel: 22-430877/22-797004
Leaps of Faith
An international art exhibition. Ends May 29. In abandoned buildings on the Green Line and surrounding venues, Nicosia. Email: [email protected]/ [email protected]/ [email protected]/ [email protected]
Face to Face
Works by Horst Weierstall. Ends May 24. Sabor Restaurant, North Nicosia.
Kaleidoskop
Irini Xatzikypri.. Ends May 25. Melina Merkouri Hall, Athinas and Vasileous Georgiou St, Nicosia. Monday-Friday: 10am-1pm, 5-8pm. Saturday and Sunday: Afternoons only. Tel: 22-222292
MultiCultural Exhibition
Photographs and installations. Ends 25. Melina Merkouri Hall, Athinas and Vasileous Georgiou St, Nicosia. Tel: 22-437343/22-797004
Unsettled Fragments
Nilgun Guney. Ends May 27. Eaved House, North Nicosia
Cuprum Tunel
Ends May 31. Kibris Iktisat Bankasi, exhibitions hall (in the walls of Nicosia).
Syncopation
Emin Cizenel. Ends May 31. Haydarpasa Arts Centre, North Nicosia.
In-Sight
Zehra Sonya and Nicholas Panayi. Ends May 23. 77 Tansimat St, Arabrahmet quarter (walls opposite to Ledra Palace), North Nicosia. Monday-Friday: 7.30-10.30pm.
Harmony-Motion-Colour
Works by Fronia Laniti-Stavri, Anastasia Venizelou and Pavlos Koronis. Opens May 25, 8pm. Until May 31. Skali Aglandja. Opening hours 11am-8.30pm.
Mesogaios
Opening of a new gallery for the Pan-Cypriot Collection of Artists. 44B Rigainis ave, Nicosia. Artists interested in taking part in group exhibitions should 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 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 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
Larnaca district
Rhea Baily
Paintings. Ends June 10. Kypriaki Gonia Gallery, 45 Stadiou St, Larnaca. 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
Visions of the Sea
Paintings by Popi Nikolaou. Ends May 23. Orpheus Art, 29 Athinon St, Limassol. Tel: 25-341646
Giovanni and Maro Tozzetti
An exhibition of paintings and sculptures. Ends May 28. Peter’s Gallery, 31 Ioan
ni Polemi St, Limassol. Monday-Saturday: 10am-1pm, 4.30-7.30pm. Tel: 25-384804
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
Peter’s Gallery, 31 Ioanni Polemi St, 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
Children’s Art Exhibition
Children’s work about our earth and Cyprus. May 22. Kallepia Village Gallery, Paphos. 10am-5pm. Tel: 99-752687
Full Circle
Works by the graduating artists from the Cyprus College of Art. Until May 24. En Plo Gallery, Kato Paphos Harbour. 11am-7pm.
Tel: 99-125210
Group Exhibition
Works by artists from Europe and America. Ends May 28. Cyprus College of Art, Lemba, Paphos. Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm. Tel: 26-270557
Ken Williams
Most recent work. May 25-June 1. En Plo Gallery, the harbour, Paphos. Monday-Saturday: 10am-2pm, 4-7pm. Tel: 26-271291/99-105863
Michael Gorman
Figurative paintings in acrylics. Seascapes and rock formations. Permanent exhibition in Peyia. Open daily. Tel: 99 00 68 32 or 26 62 14 24
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
O Peirasmos
A play by Gregory Xenopoulou. May 28, 29. Melina Merkouri Hall, Athinas and Vasileous Georgiou St, Nicosia. In Greek. 8.30pm. Tel: 22-222292
Mnima Antigonis Mnimi
A play based on Sophocles’ Antigone. Artos Cultural Centre, 64 Ayion Omologiton Ave, Nicosia. Fridays and Saturdays. 9pm. Tel: 22-445445
Daffodil Scissors
A children’s play performed by the Antidote Theatre. May 22. Agios Andreas Theatre, Nicosia. 5pm. Tel: 24-822677
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.
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.
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] for more information
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
Look Back in Anger
John Osborne’s masterpiece performed by the SKALA theatre. Every Friday and Saturday. Larnaca Municipal Theatre, inside the Municipal Garden, Larnaca. £3-5. 8.30pm. 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
Eighth European Dance Festival
Featuring an array of international dance groups. May 7-June 11.
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
Traditional Music and Dances
With the Dionysos Youth Dance Group. May 27. Limassol Municipal Gardens Theatre. 8.30pm. Tel: 99-32940
Dona Teridona
A children’s play. May 25. Avli theatre, 108 A Makarios Ave C, Limassol. 8.30pm. £4. Tel: 25-755034
O Fotaggos
Every Monday until May 30. Avli Theatre, 108 A Makarios Ave C, Limassol. 8.30pm. £4. Tel: 25-755034
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.
Music
Nicosia district
Musica Mundana
A concert. May 22. Ayios Dhometios Church, Nicosia. 7pm.
Fifth International Pharos Chamber Music Festival
Pharos Solosists: May 24. PASYDY Auditorium, Nicosia. ALSO Florilegium: May 28: PASYDY Auditorium, Nicosia. £8-10 for single tickets. £35-45 for seven concerts. £18-24 for three. 8.30pm Tel: 22-510547/22-665155/22-666799 for tickets. Tel: 22-663871 for more information.
Opus 4
An evening of chamber music. May 27. Kasteliotissa, Nicosia. 8.30pm. Tel: 99-819372/99-325271
Polish Mus
ic
Classical Polish works. May 28. Famagusta Gate, Athinas St, Nicosia. Daily: 10am-1pm, 5-8pm. Tel: 22-430877/22-797004
Ten Tenors
A concert. May 29. Strovolos Municipal Theatre, Nicosia. Tel: 22-356066/99-620414 for more information
Guitar Magic
Spanish to Latin to Cypriot compositions. 30 member guitar orchestra. May 30. PASYDY amphitheatre, Nicosia. 8.30pm. Free entrance. Tel: 22-769532
Kallipoleos
Tefkros Neokleous and Evdokia Kadi. May 25, 27, 28. £3. 10.30pm. Kallipoleos 4, Nicosia. 10.30pm. £3. Tel: 22-760001
Bella Luna
Music. Bella Luna, 3 Parthenos, Dali, Nicosia, 9.30pm. Tel: 22-524702
Ithaki
Mathew Kallonas and Mirto Meletiou. May 25, 11pm. Ithaki venue, 33 Nikiforou Foka, Nicosia. Tel: 22-434193
Enallax Bar
Michalis Mitsi and Froso. May 24. ALSO Dimitris Fani and Maria Christou. May 26, 28. £5. ALSO Jimmy Mavromatis and Anna Karin. May 27. £5. All events at 11pm. 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
Costandia Christodoulou. May 24, 25, 26, 28. 9.30pm. ALSO Jazz: May 27. 10pm. £3. 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
Winding corridors. May 25. 10.30pm. £3. Avlaia Music Stage, 2 Emmanuel Roidi and Prodromou, Nicosia. Tel: 22-675638
Karavi Prive Live
Yiorgos Stamataris and Sofi Jionni. May 26, 2728. 9.30pm. Karavi Prive Live, 10 Kyriakou Matsi, 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 Spyros Kyprianou St (Formerly Santa Roza), Nicosia. Tel: 22-325752
Fantasy for People
Classical music. May 27. Kasteliotissa, Paphos Gate, Nicosia. 8.30pm. £5.
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 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, Wednesdays: Wedford sings rock and blues, Fridays and Saturdays: Greek music (Rembetika and the favourites). Dhekelia St (next to Azteca Mexican), Larnaca. Tel: 99-900087
Limassol district
The Band Brigade of Gurkhas
Music with a different edge in aid of the Gurkha Welfare Trust. May 24. Curium Amphitheatre, Limassol. 6.30pm £8. Tel: 25-962120
Nicos Papazoglou
Songs from the beloved artist’s latest CD live. May 29. Rialto Theatre, Heroes’ Square, Limassol. £7-10. Tel: 25-343900/ 77-777745
Rogmes Bar
Melina Elena Kaity and Petros. Live Music. 11am. May 25, 27, 28. 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.
Paphos district
Opus 4
An evening of chamber music. May 22. Markideon theatre, Paphos. 8.30pm. Tel: 99-819372/99-325271
Fantasy for People
Classical music. May 22. Markideion Theatre, 27 Andrea Geroudi, Paphos. 8.30pm. £5. Tel: 26-932571
Fifth International Pharos Chamber Music Festival
Pharos Solosists: May 23. Royal Manor House, Kouklia, Paphos. ALSO Florilegium: May 27: Royal Manor House, Kouklia, Paphos. £8-10 for single tickets. £35-45 for seven concerts. £18-24 for three. Tel: 22-510547/22-665155/22-666799 for tickets. 8.30pm. Tel: 22-663871 for more information.
17th International Rally of Historic Cars
>From Nicosia to Larnaca and back to Nicosia: May 27. From Nicosia to Stavros tis Psokas to Paphos: May 28. From Paphos to Limassol To Nicosia: May 29. Tel: 22-446614/22-323233 OR email: [email protected] for more information.
Other events
Nicosia district
Learn Italian Through Film
Different Italian Films every Wednesday. Italian Embassy, 25th March St, Nicosia. 8.30pm. Tel: 22-357635
The City of the Heart
Book launch. May 24. Levlevi Muzesi Museum of Whirling Dervishes, Kyrenia Gate, old Nicosia north. 6pm. In English. ALSO a concert performance of the poet’s works by the Turkish community folk choir. Ataturk Cultural and Congress Centre, (near Kyrenia Gate and the Near East University), old Nicosia north. 8pm.
Ney Concert
Featuring musicians with a talk on a Turkish scholar. May 25. Ataturk Cultural and Congress Centre, (near Kyrenia Gate and the Near East University), Old Nicosia. 8pm.
Working with Black and White Film
Learn about black and white photography with Dr Andre Pravontelov. May 25. Cyprus Photographic Society, Arts Centre, 33 Xanthis Xenierou, old Nicosia. 7.30pm. Tel: 99-474009/99-689193
Charity Tea
Tea and a lecture organised by the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society. May 25. Papadopoulou house, Makariou C, Lakatamia, Nicosia. £5. In Greek. Tel: 22-378519/22-378539 for more information.
Hero
Special screening of a Chinese movie. May 25. Technis Dromena Gallery, 53 Arch Kyprianou, Strovolos, Nicosia. 8.30pm. £3.Tel: 22-496398
International Children’s Film
Festival
Closing ceremony. Screening of La Prophétie des Grenouilles (It’s Raining Cats and Frogs). May 27. French Cultural Centre Gardens, 14 Metochiou, Nicosia. 8pm. In French with English subtitles.
Bazaar Day
An adventure in an artistic bazaar. May 29. Technis Dromena Gallery, 53 Arch Kyprianou, Strovolos, Nicosia. 10am-9pm. Tel: 22-496398
Bazaar festival
Sales, entertainment, and food. May 29. Nea Eleousa, (close to the new Nicosia hospital), Nicosia. 10am-6pm. Tel: 22-481112/22-305114
Yoga is for Everyone
Daily Yoga Sessions, mornings and evenings with a qualified teacher. 2 Pontou St, Ayios Pavlos, Nicosia. Tel: 99-375471 or email: [email protected] for more information.
Inter-faith prayers and meditation.
Every Friday. Baha’I Centre, 11 Parthenos, Kaimakli, Nicosia. Tel: 22-524283 for more information.
Barbarians Rugby Team
Keep fit, or get fit with fun training sessions. For more information contact Homer on 99-681129. www.nicosia-barbarians.com
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.
Toastmasters Crusaders Club
Improve your public speaking skills. Meetings once every three weeks. Hilton Park Hotel. 8pm. Dinner £12. Tel: 99-851102.
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.
Larnaca district
Mediterranean Junior Tournament Wrestling
May 21-23. Kition Athletic Centre, Larnaca. Tel: 22-993087
Start Changing Your Life As Soon As You Get Home
Learn about Ananda Marga Yoga, meditate, and learn about health secrets with a Dada. May 25. 7.30pm. £1. Curiosity House, 10 Nikiforou Foka St, Larnaca. Tel: 24-621743 or 99-126028.
Children’s Books
An exhibition of beautifully illustrated Greek children’s books with a 15 per cent discount. This month only. Academic and General bookshop, 41 Hermes St, Larnaca. Tel: 24-628401
The Curiosity House
A clairvoyant evening under the stars with Marion Goodfellow. May 26. 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
Theatre Antidote’s Summer School.
Come make, create, and act out if you are between six and 12. July 4-29. Theatre Antidote, Agia Elenis St, Larnaca. Monday-Friday: 8am-1pm. Tel: 24-822677/99-446057. Email: [email protected]
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
Spring Fair
A day of fun with children’s games and entertainment. May 22. Municipal Garden, Limassol. Free entrance. Tel: 25-872287
European FITASC Sporting Championship
Ends May 23. Limassol International Shooting Range. Tel: 22-496673 for more information
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 the Sunsmile 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
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
Earth Day Festival
Plant flowers, get your face painted, sculpt balloons, eat, dance, and more! May 22. Kallepia Village Gallery, Paphos. 10am-5pm. Tel: 99-752687
The Story of Olive Oil in Cyprus
A presentation by Lina Ellinas. May 26, 27. Droushia Heights Hotel, Polis, Paphos. Admission Free. Tel: 26-332351
Cyprus Traditions Excursion
A full day excursion to Anogyra village. Droushia Heights Hotel, Polis, Paphos. £20-45. Tel: 26-332351
Courses on Energy Technology and Sources
May 28: Alexander the Great Hotel, Paphos. In Greek. Tel: 22-304759 for more information
Women’s Corona Society
Monthly meetings with guest speakers: second Wednesday of every month. 2.30pm. Coffee Mornings: Last Tuesday of every month, 10.30am. Aloe Hotel, Paphos. Ladies of all nationalities welcome. 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
Basi
c Dog Training and Grooming
Fridays. 3pm. Kallepia, Paphos. Tel: 26-643079/99-105557
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]
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.
The Paphos Cancer Patients Support Group
Every Thursday morning, 10.30-12.30am. A wide range of craft work specialist knitters. Day Centre, The Paphos Cancer Patients Support Group Building, 3 Makedonitisa St, Paphos. 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.
