‘Queen of rock ‘n’ roll’ Tina Turner dies at 83
Tina Turner, the American-born singer who left a hardscrabble farming community and abusive relationship to become one of the top recording artists of all time, died on Wednesday at the ...
Alternative rockers take the stage to celebrate the untapped beauty of life
One of Cyprus’ most enduring bands, The smallest Creature, is gearing up for a series of releases this year, and joining them on stage this Friday is Greece’s Dzingovic ...
Painting their way to better mental health
Painting Against Prejudice is the title of a new exhibition opening in Nicosia that aims to do exactly what it says on the tin. The Association for the Protection of ...
What do you think about the colour of the sky?
6×6 Centre for Photography in Limassol will welcome a new artist to its venue this week, presenting their first solo photography exhibition. Zarema Khalilova’s exhibition Do You Love The Color ...
Larnaca: where East meets West
“Larnaca has always been an intercultural hub between the West and the East,” say the organisers of an upcoming event that tours the town. “The existence of the port, the ...
Nicosia performances pay tribute to playwright great
Four back-to-back theatrical performances this May as part of the Nicosia International Festival, celebrate the playwright Costas Mannouris. Plays on May 28, 29 and 30 will take place at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre ...
New Limassol gallery presents first exhibition
Italy-based Russian artist Andrei Arkhipov, whose paintings are part of significant Russian collections, is holding an ongoing exhibition at the Aphrodite-Amathusia Cultural Centre in Limassol, hosted by the newly-established Insight ...
Opening gateways in Cyprus to imaginary worlds
Reading is something we all learn in school, but it really can expand the world we live in. ELENI PHILIPPOU speaks to a woman about growing the island’s love ...
Making art more accessible
A series of art events starting this month with run all the way until December. Responding to Pylon Art & Culture’s invitation to think of ways to make contemporary ...
Book Review: Shy by Max Porter
In the course of Shy, Max Porter’s fourth novel, the eponymous first-person narrator identifies the following languages: ‘night-end’, ‘badger’ and ‘heartsore’. It’s telling of a book about how ...
Coming to Rialto in June
June is just around the corner, and Rialto Theatre is staying true to its mission to provide a platform for cultural productions in the first month of summer with a ...
Concert on the open sea
Limassol-based pianist Tatiana Stupak is back this summer with another special concert, not only in terms of repertoire and performers but also in location. If you have never been to ...
What to do this summer?
As the heat of summer approaches CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES suggest six shows to stream and cool down with
Just like Glenn Frey predicted back in 1984, the heat is on, and summer ...
Day of Young Cypriot Creators at Mikri Arktos
A themed live music event at an old Nicosia bar will put young local musicians in the spotlight. Mikri Arktos bar in the old town organises the Day of Young ...
Cyprus through foreign eyes events and workshops at Phaneromenis70
The newly-renovated space of Cultural Centre Phaneromenis70 is opening its doors again with a series of events that celebrate the 30 editions of its ongoing project Delivering Views-Delivering Texts. The project ...
Where to catch live music this week
As the summer approaches, more and more music nights are on the island’s cultural agenda, and the third week of May has plenty of gigs in store in the ...
Three book bazaars coming to Nicosia
Bibliophiles have plenty to look forward to this month as three events will celebrate the world of reading and writing. Nicosia will host three distinct book bazaars this May, one ...
The things we lost open mic night
Centre of Performing Arts MITOS collaborates with Marilena Kyriacou and Yiannis Charilaou to present an interactive performance and open mic night. On Saturday, the Vinegar Factory in Limassol will host ...
Paphos welcomes two new art exhibitions
Two galleries in Paphos will host new art shows this month as Cyprus-based artists present their work. First up is Blue Iris Art Gallery which will welcome visual artist Nicolas ...
TV shows we love: Marple
Marple is my rainy day go-to. I’m a huge fan of cosy mysteries (Cadfael, Agatha Raisin, The Thursday Murder Club) – of brain-teasing fun without the gratuitous guts, gore and ...
Two-day celebration for European Natura Day
May is full of celebrations, including May 21’s European Natura 2000 Day, all about nature, preservation and protection.
Themed events take place all over Europe and this year, the Cyprus Department ...
Upcoming village spring festivals around the island
Spring is the season to hit the road. Before the summer’s long-awaited music festivals begin, local organisations, artists and communities organise their own festivals in Cyprus’ villages celebrating local ...
The bullwhip is back: Harrison Ford in Cannes for ‘Indiana Jones’ premiere
Harrison Ford was in Cannes for the much-anticipated premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” on Thursday evening, 15 years since the actor last picked up the adventurous archaeologist’...
What to eat at this week’s Fork Food Market?
Another edition of the people’s favourite Fork Food Market is on its way. Taking over the Nicosia Municipal Gardens once again on Friday, the event will fill up with ...