Friday

ART EXHIBITION
Diachroniki Gallery, 84, Arsinoes St., Nicosia, 7.30pm. Older and contemporary works in a group exhibition. Visit www.diachroniki.com or . On until December 30.
ART & FASHION EXHIBITION
Opus 39 Gallery, 21, Kimonos St., Strovolos, Nicosia, 7.30pm. Fashion illustrations by Elena Zeniou entitled ‘Don’t walk in my mind with your dirty feet.’ . On until January 5, 2012.
BOOK LAUNCH & PERFORMANCE
Home for Cooperation, across the road from the Ledra Palace Hotel, Nicosia, 7pm. Launch of ‘UNCOVERED. Nicosia International Airport. Book 1,’ The event will also include a perofrmnace by international art expert Jack Persekian, presenting ‘Nablus Soap.’ The printing of the book is supported by Phileleftheros Group. Visit www.uncovered-cyprus.com for more information on the exciting publication.
CLOSING PARTY
The House of Larimeloon, first floor, Pantheon Cultural Association, 40, Evagorou Ave., Nicosia, 7.30pm. A live event featuring Nicosia/ London based contemporary rebetiko combo Trio Tekke and after party atmosphere with DJ Lefto and DJ Soullis Vakis serving their Funky Gypsy Breaks. €8 entrance at the door, free for children. for more information.
FRENCH CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP
French Institute of Cyprus, Nicosia, 4.30-6pm. ‘Atelier de Noël’ for children aged 6-10. In French. €15 per session. On today, on Tuesday, December 20 and Friday, December 23 only. Places are limited. for more information.
THEATRE
Anemona Theatre, 7, Archangelou St., Latsia, Nicosia, 8.30pm. N. Ioannou’s comedy ‘The Brides.’ Greek dialogue. . Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until December 18.
Theatro Ena, 4, Athinas Ave., Nicosia, 8.30pm. Theatro Versus performs ‘Rottweiler.’ Greek language. At this venue tonight, tomorrow and on Sunday only. for ticket information and reservations.
Thoc New Stage, Latsia, Nicosia, 8.30pm. Thoc’s Greek-language production of Martin McDonagh’s ‘The Beauty Queen of Leenane.’ . Every Friday and Saturday until tomorrow, December 17.
Vladimiros Kafkarides Cultural Centre, 11-15, Vladimiros Kafkarides St., Aglandjia, Nicosia, 8.30pm. Satirico Theatre’s Central Stage’s Greek-language production of Brecht’s ‘The Caucasian Chalk Circle.’ . Every Friday. Saturday and Sunday until December 18.

Saturday

ART EXHIBITION
Argo Gallery, 64E, D. Akritas Ave., Nicosia, 12 noon-4pm. ‘Trans Scapes’ by Maria Loizidou. Visit www.argogallery.org or . On until January 14, 2012.
PANTOMIME
Artos Foundation, 64, Ay. Omoloyites Ave., Ay. Omoloyites, Nicosia, 11am and 4pm. Directed by Andrei Krupa, ‘Hello’ is an educational story aimed for pre-school children aged three and above. It is about a little boy who was too shy to talk until one day everything changes when he meets a remarkable little girl. In Greek.Tickets are priced at €5 for children and €10 for adults. Seating is limited. , ,
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THEATRE
Anemona Theatre, 7, Archangelou St., Latsia, Nicosia, 8.30pm. N. Ioannou’s comedy ‘The Brides.’ Greek dialogue. . Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until December 18.
Latsia Municipal Theatre, 8.30pm. Thoc Central Stage’s Greek-language production of Moliere’s ‘The Imaginary Invalid.’ Every Saturday and Sunday. extension 170 from one and a half hours before performances.
Theatro Ena, 4, Athinas Ave., Nicosia, 6pm. The Berlin-based Αristo–funny puppet theatre performs ‘A Christmas Carol.’ In Greek. Entrance €14 for adults, €8 for children. . At this venue today only.
Theatro Ena, 4, Athinas Ave., Nicosia, 8.30pm. Theatro Versus performs ‘Rottweiler.’ Greek language. At this venue tonight and tomorrow only. for ticket information and reservations.
Thoc New Stage, Latsia, Nicosia, 8.30pm. Thoc’s Greek-language production of Martin McDonagh’s ‘The Beauty Queen of Leenane.’ Directed by Magdalena Zira. . Final performance this year.
Vladimiros Kafkarides Cultural Centre, 11-15, Vladimiros Kafkarides St., Aglandjia, Nicosia, 8.30pm. Satirico Theatre’s Central Stage’s Greek-language production of Brecht’s ‘The Caucasian Chalk Circle.’ . Performances every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until December 18.

Sunday

CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Maronite Cathedral Panayia ton Hariton, Paphos Gate, Nicosia, 7pm. The Ecumenical Forum of European Christian Women have organised a Christmas concert featuring the Melodia ton Neon A Capella Choir of the Maronite Archeparchy of Cyprus conducted by Rania Najar, the Maronite Community Choirconducted by Georgia Markou and featuring pianist Maria Orphanidou-Agapiou and also featuring guest soloists Katie Economidou (mezzo soprano) and Zara Barchoutarian on the piano and church organ. €5 donation as an entrance fee with all proceeds going to a charity for young women in need. For tickets or more information please call Sara Vorsganian on .
THEATRE
Anemona Theatre, 7, Archangelou St., Latsia, Nicosia, 8.30pm. N. Ioannou’s comedy ‘The Brides.’ Greek dialogue. . Final performance this year.
Latsia Municipal Theatre, 6.30pm. Thoc Central Stage’s Greek-language production of Moliere’s ‘The Imaginary Invalid.’ Every Saturday and Sunday. extension 170 from one and a half hours before performances.
Theatro Ena, 4, Athinas Ave., Nicosia, 8.30pm. Theatro Versus performs ‘Rottweiler.’ Greek language. for ticket information and reservations. Final performance at this venue.
Vladimiros Kafkarides Cultural Centre, 11-15, Vladimiros Kafkarides St., Aglandjia, Nicosia, 10.30am. The Satirico Theatre’s Children's Stage presents Yiannis Kalatzopoulos and Yuri Stoupel’s ‘The Daughter of the Moon’ based on a Japanese folk tale. Greek dialogue. Suitable for children of preschool and school age. . Final performance this year.
Vladimiros Kafkarides Cultural Centre, 11-15, Vladimiros Kafkarides St., Aglandjia, Nicosia, 6.30pm. Satirico Theatre’s Central Stage’s Greek-language production of Brecht’s ‘The Caucasian Chalk Circle.’ . Final performance this year.

Monday

PHOTO EXHIBITION
European University Cyprus, Cultural Centre Conference Room, Nicosia, 8pm. Works by Voris Karayiannis entitled ‘The Wrath of Peace.’ The works will also be on sale. Tonight only.
RECITAL
The Shoe Factory, 304, Ermou St., Old Nicosia, 8.30pm. The European University Cyprus in collaboration with the Pharos Arts Foundation present a recital with two of the finest guitarists of their generation, Bessy Diagoma and Antonis Hatzinikolaou. Tickets priced at €22 from www.pharostickets.org .

Tuesday

CONCERTS
Dipnosofistes, Ayios Antonios, Nicosia, 9.30pm. Trio Tekke performs. €8 entrance. Visit www.triotekke.com for more information.
Strovolos Municipal Theatre, Nicosia, 8.30pm. ‘A Night at the Movies’ featuring composer/pianist Roman Kariolou, soprano Katerina Mina and a string quartet performing popular pieces. Entrance is free.
THEATRE
Nea Skini, Latsia, Nicosia, 8.30pm. Thoc Experimental Stage’s Greek-language play ‘Oi Therapainides’ by Vassilis Andreou. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. from 6.15pm on performance nights.

Wednesday

ART EXHIBITIONS
Gloria Gallery, 3, Zinonos Sozou St., Nicosia, 7.30pm. Paintings and sculptures by Andreas Efesopoulos. Visit www.gloriagallery.com or . On until 3, 2012.
IsNotGallery, 11, Odyesseu St., Nicosia, 8pm. Works by Charitini Kyriakou entitled ‘Prosopika kai Prosopa.’ Visit www.isnotgallery.com or . On until January 7, 2012.
THEATRE
Nea Skini, Latsia, Nicosia, 8.30pm. Thoc Experimental Stage’s Greek-language play ‘Oi Therapainides’ by Vassilis Andreou. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. from 6.15pm on performance nights.
Theatro Ena, 4, Athinas Ave., Nicosia, 8.30pm. Satrico Theatro’s Greek-language production of Paul Rudnick’s ‘I Hate Hamlet.’ At this venue on December 21-23 and 28-30. .

Thursday

CONCERTS
Brew Lounge, 30B, Hippocrates St., Nicosia, 9pm. The Demetris Kakavoullis Quartet performs. €5 entrance. Tonight only.
Strovolos Municipal Theatre, Nicosia, 8.30pm. The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Christmas Carols,’ under the Music Direction of Alkis Baltas. Audiences will have the opportunity to hear works for orchestra and choir for the first time in Cyprus. The concerts will take place with the collaboration of ERT Choir (conductor: Dimitris Bouzanis) and the Choir ‘Leandros Sitaros’ of Pnevmatiki Stegi, Nicosia (Conductor: Maro Skordi). Tickets priced at €12. .
JINGLE BALL
Nuovo Club, Nicosia, doors open at 11.0pm. MixFM Cyprus event featuring DJ performances from Nicos Souliotis, Dino G and Peter, live performances by Helena Panayi, and much more. €20 entrance, open bar. Visit www.mixfmradio.com to find out more.
THEATRE
Theatro Ena, 4, Athinas Ave., Nicosia, 8.30pm. Satrico Theatro’s Greek-language production of Paul Rudnick’s ‘I Hate Hamlet.’ At this venue on December 21-23 and 28-30. .

STILL ON

Aeschylus 83, 83, Aeschylus St., Old Nicosia. Works- including moving pieces- by Katerina Attalidou and Stephanos Karababas as a continuation of their March 2011 exhibition ‘Sylipsi Polis.’ Open Monday-Saturday from 5.30-8.30pm. . On until December 20.
Apocalypse Gallery, 30, Chytron St., Tofarco Building. Gallery’s Christmas exhibition featuring a range of works by accomplished artists. Visit www.apocalypse-gallery.com.cy or . On until January 14, 2012.
Eiffel Tower, fourth floor of 2, Christodoulos Sozou St. ‘On foot by Pinelopi Loizidou,’ featuring imaginative shoes created with papier mache and other materials.
Open weekdays from 5-8pm and from noon-8pm on weekends. . On until December 22.
Marfin Laiki Bank Cultural Centre, 32, Byron Ave. ‘…Art Is - the art of Cyprus through the ages’ made up of selections from the Marfin Laiki Bank Collections. /5 for more information. On until mid-June, 2012.
Omikron Gallery, 2, Vasileos Pavlou St. ‘Drawing Room’ group exhibition. Visit www.omikrongallery.com or . On until January 14, 2012.
Pantheon Gallery, 40, Evagrou Ave., Pantheon Building, 2nd floor. Group mixed-media exhibition entitled ‘The Soft City of Daytime Nightmares and Myths.’ . On until December 21.
FASHION EXHIBITION
Gallery Tehnis Dromena, 53, Arch. Kyprianou Ave. Textile creations by Stella Xenofontos. . Until December 22.
HISTORICAL EXHIBITIONS
Byzantine Museum, next to the Archbishopric. ‘Ap’ta kokkala vgalmeni…190 years since the 1821 revolution. Cyprus’ participation’ featuring paintings, other artefacts and objects from the revolution era. On until January 30, 2012.
Leventis Museum, 15-17, Hippocrates St., Laiki Yitonia. Display of a dublicate of The Antikythera mechanism, an ancient mechanical “computer” designed to calculate astronomical positions. It was recovered in 1900–1901 from the Antikythera wreck but its significance and complexity were not understood until decades later. Visit www.leventismuseum.org.cy or . Until February 12, 2012.
NUMISMATIC EXHIBITION
Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, 86-90, Phaneromenis St. Numismatic exhibition entitled ‘Our Daily Bread. How much does it cost...from Ancient to Modern Times.’ Open 10am-7pm until February 26, 2012.
PHOTO EXHIBITIONS
Marfin Laiki Bank Cultural Centre, the corner of 39, Arch. Makarios III Ave and Bounoulinas St. Exhibition of photos included in the publication ‘Tempus Momentum: Details of Cyprus’ by acclaimed Cypriot photographer Andreas G. Coutas. Open Monday-Friday between 10am-1pm and 5-7pm on Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Priced at €60, the book is also available for purchase from the venue. . On until December 23
Society of Cypriot Studies, situated within the Old Archbishopric. Works entitled ‘Light from the East’ in an exhibition organised by the Embassy of Poland and the Society of Cypriot Studies. On until tomorrow, December 17.
POSTER EXHIBITION
Phaneromeni Library, Old Nicosia, open Monday-Thursday from 7.30am-5pm and from 7.30am-2pm on Fridays. Exhibition of posters entitled ‘Poland for Europe’ and themed around the history and culture of Poland on the occasion of the country’s Presidency of the EU Council. On until December 31.
THEATRE EXHIBITION
Casteliotissa Hall. Cyprus Centre of Scenographers, Theatre, Architects and Technicians (CYCSTAT) exhibition of sets, costumes, lighting design and posters. On until December 18.
USEABLE ART EXHIBITION
Gallery K, 14, Evrou St., Strovolos. A range of new art works created by the sister Marina Schiza, Nedi Sakellaropoulou and Phoebe Constantinou, known collectively as 3S Designs. Beautiful works in glass, clay and on the canvas amongst other mediums, creating pieces that are a joy to look and have a practical use in the home. Open 10am-1.30pm and 4-8pm on weekdays and 10am-1.30pm on Saturdays and also, on the weekend of December 11 and 12 only, from 10am-1.30pm and 4-8pm. /3. On until January 10, 2012.