Good Friday

OTAKUBUU PARTY
In and around CoCo Lounge Bar, Emporiki Stoa, Nicosia, 7.30pm. Display of the works of the ten finalists in the ‘Pray for Japan’ Art Competition and awarding of top three winners after the works are viewed by judges from the local art community. The works were created in response to the January visit to Cyprus by 25 Japanese children from the areas affected by the 2011 disaster. The music at tonight’s event will be provided by four local DJs combining western music with Japanese pop, rock, metal and anime and gaming music. There will also be a cosplay costume competition for which prizes will be awarded to the three best efforts. Entrance is €4 for those in costume and €5 for those who are not. All visitors will receive a complimentary gift.
Once the exhibition is completed all of the submitted works will be posted (with the cooperation of the Women’s Federation for World Peace) to Japan, as a collective message of thanks and encouragement to the 25 brave children hosted in Cyprus earlier in the year.

Holy Saturday

No events have been scheduled for today.

Easter Sunday

TRADITIONAL EASTER CELEBRATIONS
Area surrounding Ayios Georgios Church, Latsia, Nicosia, 4-7.30pm. Music by the Michalis Hadjimichael group featuring vocalists Vassiliki Hadjiadamou and Demetra Hadjimichael, dance by Xylotymbou’s ‘Kimona’ Dance Troupe and traditional Easter games. Organised by Latsia Municipality.

Easter Monday

TRADITIONAL EASTER CELEBRATIONS
Area surrounding Tis Tou Theou Sofias Church, Strovolos, Nicosia, 3.30pm. Traditional Easter celebrations including music by the ‘Mousiki Kivotos’ group, dance courtesy of the Ayia Sofia and Eldyk groups, traditional Easter games, and festive food and drink. Organised by Strovolos Municipality.

Tuesday

ART EXHIBITION
Opus 39 Gallery, 21, Kimonos St., Strovolos, Nicosia, 7.30pm. Works by Constantinos Partzilis entitled ‘Flesh and Milk’. Although officially inaugurated tonight, the exhibition has been on since last week. . Until April 21.
HASH
NICOSIA HASH
Various venues, 7.30pm. Exercise, eat, drink and be merry with the Nicosia Horrible Hash House Harriers every Tuesday. Join them for a walk, jog or run around the capital. Visit www.nh4.com.cy or .
TRADITIONAL EASTER CELEBRATIONS
ETHA Engomis Futsal Grounds, Engomi, Nicosia, 4-6.30pm.30pm. Traditioanl Easter games, face-painting, bouncy castle, balloon creations, music and more. Organised by Engomi Municipality.

Wednesday

THEATRE
Isnotgallery, 11, Odysseos St., Old Nicosia, 8.30pm. ‘Lonely Tunes CY’ a cynical look at some of the world’s best-known cartoon characters. Greek dialogue. Tickets priced at €12. . Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The play is suitable only for those aged 15 and above.

Thursday

CONCERT
Diachroniki Music Stage, 2, Yiannis Koromias St., Kaimakli, Nicosia, 9pm-1.30am. Leonidas Balafas, the winner of Greece’s Fame Story 4, and one of the most talented performers to ever perform on the popular talent show performs a programme that flirts with blues, reggae, jazz, rock and funk sounds. for more information or reservations.

STILL ON

Au Bon Plaisir, 15E, Alasias St. The last collection of works by Cypriot photography pioneer and long-term The Cyprus Weekly columnist George Lanitis. . Until April 17.
Bank of Cyprus Cultural Centre, Phaneromeni area, Old Nicosia. ‘Our Lady of Lefkosia. The Church of Phaneromeni and its Relics’. Until September 30.
Centre of Contemporary Art Diatopos, 11DZ, Crete St. ‘Geometry of Silence’ featuring the work of Vassia Adamou Vanezi. Visit www.diatopos.com or . Until April 27.
Diachronki Gallery, 84, Arsinoes St., Old Nicosia. New works by father and son Petros and Constantinos Ptohopoulos Visit www.diachroniki.com or . Until April 17.
Gallery K, 14, Evrou St., Strovolos. Paintings by Christine Watson. Visit www.gallery-k.co.uk or . Until May 11.
Gloria Gallery, 3, Zinonos Sozou St. Works by Kikos Lanitis entitled ‘Emeis oi Ellines’. Visit www.gloriagallery.com or . Until April 21.
Marfin Laiki Bank Cultural Centre, 39 Arch. Makarios III Ave. and Bouboulinas St., third floor. ‘Mixed Messages’. . Until June 2.
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. Until mid-June.
Morfi Gallery, 84, Angyras St. Works by Grahame Parry.Visit www.morfi.org or . Until April 21.
Scarabeo, 4, Nikokreontos St. ‘More than Bottles’ by Maria Voniatou Tsiambarta. . Until April 17.