IT’S GAME WEEK! 🎲🍄🚁

This week, Cyprus is giving us Tichu competitions, tavli battles, drone enthusiasts, stargazers and mushroom lovers heading to Pame Kaimakli. Everyone has a hobby. Some people collect stamps. Others argue over whether a mushroom is edible (indeed it is, and it’s magical). We are a diverse island. 😂

Theia Maroulla would like to remind you that tavli is NOT a game of luck. It is a game of skill, strategy and knowing exactly when to accuse your opponent of cheating. Tichu players, same applies to you.

Meanwhile, the drone people are looking at the sky, the star enthusiasts are looking at the stars, and the mushroom people are looking at the ground. All perfectly normal behavior on a Friday in Cyprus…

And what is Theia doing? Protecting her knees, obviously. At her age, even watching other people have fun requires a recovery plan. 😭

Anyway, whether you’re here to win, forage, fly something, stare at space or simply leave the house and justify your electricity bill, Cyprus has plans for you this week.

So grab your friends, your walking shoes and, if you're over 40, your anti-inflammatory cream.

Your weekend isn't going to plan itself. And neither is your FOMO. 👀

mon, NICOSIA, WIP FESTIVAL: FREE WORKSHOP, Mapping Climate Risk: Nicosia & Limassol🕠 17:30 to 19:00 📍 Thinker Maker Space, Digital Fabrication Workshop 👤 Workshop led by Olivia Skordi (environmental advocate) & Dr. Chirag Padubidri (researcher) 🎟️ Participation is free >>

mon, NICOSIA, FALL CONCERTS AT STROVOLOS! - DEDICATED TO ALIKI VOUGIOUKLAKI, The musical-theatrical performance "The Brightest Star: 30 Years Without Aliki," once again opening the treasure chest of memories, at Strovolos Municipal Theater, Ticket: 6 euro >>

mon, 20:00, LARNACA, MOVIE MONDAYS: LARNACA CINEMA, Every Monday, free movie at Larnaca Municipal Theater! Starts: 20.00 - Movie: I Swear, Duration: 120 mins, English with Greek Subtitles >>

tue, 17:00, NICOSIA, DRONES ENTHUSIASTS UNITE! , 🚁 Drones are coming to our cities. Cool? Useful? Creepy? You decide 📅 Tuesday at 17:00–19:30 📍 OPU House, Nicosia 🎟️ Free | Limited seats Stick around for OPU’s Community Kitchen. 🍲FREE ADMISSION, registration recommended >>

tue, NICOSIA, PROSPECTUS CONCERT!, The amazing Prospectus Live at Downtown Nicosia! Reservations: 97800995, Ticket: 10 euro, Pre-sale: 7 euro >>

tue, 16:00, NICOSIA, FREE STORYTELLING WORKSHOP BY WIP FESTIVAL , The Fox Who Tricked the Superintelligence & Other Stories. A participatory storytelling workshop, 🕓 16:00 to 18:00📍 Thinker Maker Space, Digital Fabrication Workshop 👤 Workshop led by Alexia Achilleos (artist & researcher) >>

tue, NICOSIA, FREE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION, "Seeking Safety: Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Cyprus" - 20-23 of October at Strovolos Municipal Center, FREE ENTRANCE >>

wed, NICOSIA, PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION AT ARTOS HOUSE, Part of Poetry Moves International Festival • 21 ΟΚΤ · 18:00–20:00* & 22:00–23:00 - Memory of Famagusta - Image · Word · Memory - at ARTOS HOUSE, free entrance >>

wed, 18:00, NICOSIA, FREE GUIDED TOUR AT LEVENTIS GALLERY, Cypriot Society and Art: Special Guided Tour at Leventis Gallery, Nicosia on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 from 18:00 to 19:00 >>

wed, LIMASSOL, FOOD + BEERS + MUSIC , Join us at Alley for a Wednesday evening of seasonal sharing plates, cold beers and good tunes.⏰ From 6pm. Come hungry. Stay for a beer. Or four.. >>

wed, 20:00, LIMASSOL, ZEBRA BINGO NIGHT, October 21— the third BIG LOTTO at ZEBRA. More prizes. More beer. Same amount of excitement as round one. Starts at 20:00 >>

wed, 20:00, LIMASSOL, TAPPER FILM CLUB FREE MOVIE, Movie: Eden Lake, Location: Tapper, Starts 8pm on Wednesday >>

THURSDAY

thu, NICOSIA, THURSDAY BOARD GAME NIGHTS!, EVERY THURSDAY! We are back! Every Thursday 19:30 at Politistiko Ergastiri Agion Omologiton >>

thu, NICOSIA, A CASCADE OF MESSAGES FOR RUTH, In exploring Ayios Andreas and Sofouli Street in Nicosia, we are, in fact, tracing a decolonial dispossession. Thursday, 22 October 2026 | 18:30 Free Entrance , At Dance House Lefkosia >>

thu, NICOSIA, FREE PHOTOGRAPHY DOCUMENTARY, "Thursdays at Fotodos" BBC Master Photographers: Ansel Adams is a Cinema event at ΦΩΤΟΔΟΣ, Nicosia on Thursday, from 19:30 to 20:30. Admission is free. Language: English >>

thu, NICOSIA, LIVE TRADITIONAL MUSIC AT KAFENIO 11, Join us for a live traditional music by Trio Nikriz! 5 euro pp for music >>

thu, NICOSIA, ABR X ART CARGO - BIRDBOX CINEMA!, Slow down and find the birdboxes in Eleftheria Square, the Municipal Garden and near CYENS. 22-24 of October, tiny cinemas inside birdboxes are hiding short animation stories. Go find them! >>

thu, 21:00, NICOSIA, NIF: WORDS OF SILENCE, One of the most distinctive musical voices of his generation, virtuoso oud player and profound connoisseur of the musical traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean, Giannis Koutis comes to the Nicosia International Festival at the Cyprus Museum, starts 21.00, ticket: 20 euro >>

thu, LIMASSOL, SIFOOD OYSTER THURSDAY!, Every Thursday delivery of fresh oysters 🦪 Book to enjoy 2 euro oysters!, SiFood Limassol >>

thu, 19:00, PAPHOS, CNF: THE EDUCATION EDITION, Cyprus Networking Forum: Future-Ready Classrooms: From Physical Breaks to Ethical AI & Inclusive Classrooms, at Cliff Social, Paphos, starts 19:00 >>

FRIDAY

fri, NICOSIA, INSTAGRAMERS GO SECOND HAND! , Second Hand shopping for a good cause! From 23-25th of October. , Location: Yfantourgeio TheWorkplace >>

fri, NICOSIA, MURDER AT ORIENT EXPRESS IS BACK!, Agatha Christie's masterpiece returns for a 2nd year! By THOK. Location: Central Stage, THOK, Ticket: starts at 15 euro >>

fri, 21:00, NICOSIA, DJ VANESHA AT GOUNI AMUSEMENT BAR, Come by to dance! Starts at 21:00- DJ Vanesha on the decks >>

fri, NICOSIA, LIVE MUSIC STOU TELI!, Greek Rock music and Ballads every Friday. Live starts at 22:30 / fee 4 euro per person for musicians! See you Stou Teli! >>

fri, LIMASSOL, ALL OF (Y)OUR TIME PERFORMANCE, A performance with immediacy, honesty, humor, full of love for dance, but also questions about how we can continue to dance in precarious times. 23 and 24th of October, at Rialto Theater, Ticket: 15 euro >>

SATURDAY

THEIA MAROULLA'S FAVORITE! [The Heartland of Legends route is a project designed by the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Tourism and takes you to perfectly hidden places, where you can unwind, enjoy slow life, rediscover food and breath real oxygen. Check out the schedule for the weekend in various locations! Free Traditional Cypriot workshops around the island. >> ]

sat, 10:00, NICOSIA, TIGANOKINISI FESTIVAL: SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, A Festival event at Athalassa Environmental Education Centre, Nicosia on Saturday, 24 October 2026 from 10:00 to 13:00, organized by AKTI Research & Education Centre / EPAA Ministry of Education. Admission is free. Kids welcome! >>

sat, 11:00, NICOSIA, LEMONS VINTAGE CLOSING PARTY, On 24 and 25th, one last party together! we’re saying goodbye with music, drinks and special offers, 50% OFF EVERYTHING + €5 SALE BOXES - starts at 11am - live music >>

sat, 13:00, NICOSIA, SOLIDARITY BEATS FESTIVAL , The wait is over! Solidarity Beats Festival is coming to Nicosia on 24 October for a full day of music, street culture, art, food and solidarity. 📍 Nicosia Municipal Gardens, Peace Park 🗓️ 24 October 2026 🕛 13:00–00:00 🎟️ FREE ENTRY, Live music: 15:00 >>

sat, 15:00, NICOSIA, FREE 2-DAY GRAFFITI & STENCIL WORKSHOP, The first workshop is a two-day graffiti and stencil workshop with Vasilis Vasileiou (Twenty Three). Saturday, 24 October | 15:00–18:00
Sunday, 25 October | 11:00–14:00 OPEN TO TEENAGERS 14-18., Location: Nicosia Municipal Theatre >>

sat, 17:00, NICOSIA, TTAVLAKI @PROZAK, For our first gathering, we’re bringing ttavlaki, good company, drinks, food and music to prozak. This is all about playing, meeting people and having a good time. No tournament, no pressure, just casual games. All levels are welcome, so bring your friends, come solo, and if you have your own ttavlaki, bring it along! 🗓️Saturday 24/10 ⏰ 17:00 📍 prozak >>

sat, 18:00, NICOSIA, PAME KAIMAKLI FESTIVAL 2026, The festival, rooted in community and social practices, explores publicness and co-creation, fostering dynamic collaborations between residents and artists., Kaimakli - Odos Synergasias, FREE ENTRANCE >>

sat, 19:00, NICOSIA, THE CYPRUS PLANETARIUM: WHERE DO THE ELEMENTS COME FROM? — DR JAMES GILLANDERS, Where do the elements come from? Most of the elements in the Universe are produced by stars — through their lifetimes and, for the heaviest elements, in the stellar explosions that mark their deaths. Starts: 19.00, at the Cyprus Planetarium, Ticket: 17 Euro, limited space >>

sat, 19:00, NICOSIA, WIP: FREE OPEN AIR SCREENING, Animation takes over the city for a special open air screening celebrating International Animation Day. 🕖 19:00 to 22:00 📍 Dimarchou Lellou Dimitriadi Square 🎟️ Participation is free! >>

sat, NICOSIA, FREE TABLE TENNIS COMP BY PINGY PONGO, x Solidarity Beats Festival, and we’re really happy to have them with us. 🖤Free participation, at Municipal Gardens in Nicosia >>

sat, NICOSIA, BOOKS FOR BURNING 3 - BOOK BINDING WORKSHOP + MORE, SATURDAY 24 OCT - KAYMAKKIN 12:00 - Opening 14:00 - Book Binding Workshop 17:00 - Book Presentation: "Those who formed the Idea: Women in the Anarchist Publishing Tradition", published by Kamioneta (Ioannina) 19:30 - Kahvene ft dj motherspiro >>

sat, 21:00, NICOSIA, REBETIKO NIGHT IN DALI, Anaren Bourek at Karanti Bar in Dali, Saturday night, live rebetiko music. Entrance: 6 euro/pp. Starts at 21.00 >>

sat, LARNACA, SMALL STORIES FROM CONCRETE, “Heritage at Risk: Revival, Resilience, Reflection.” A series of talks and tours of 20th-century reinforced concrete buildings in Cyprus. Time: 10:30–12:30, Venue: Larnaca Municipal Library, Free, Registration needed >>

sat, PAPHOS, A NARRATIVE WALK IN THE VILLAGE OF SOUSKIOU, Walk and learn about the deserted village of Souskiou! Starts at 10:30 – 13:30 , Meeting point: Saint Marina Church, Souskiou Language: English, with Greek translation - Free admission >>

sat, PAPHOS, EXHIBITION OPENING OF JAPANESE ARTIST, Chiaki Kamikawa's solo exhibition, Harmoni, at the historic Ibrahim’s Khan in Paphos! This exhibition explores a whimsical dialogue between Japanese folklore, Greek mythology, and Cypriot nature.>>

sat, LIMASSOL, HALLOWEEN MARKET!, THIS HALLOWEEN, WE’RE GOING WACKO. 🎃🖤 Get ready for a full day of COSTUMES, MUSIC, DRINKS & MARKET MADNESS! 📍 Genetiou Mitella, Limassol⏰ MARKET STARTS AT 15:00 >>

SUNDAY

sun, 10:30, NICOSIA, "I KOKKINOSKOUFITSA" BY THOK, This Sunday and every Sunday! 🎒 "Little Red Riding Hood" arrives to touch the hearts of audiences—both young and old., THOK Building, Ticket: 6 euro >>

sun, 11:00, NICOSIA, TICHU TOURNAMENT, 📅 25/10/26 🕚 11:00 📍 Tablo Board Game Caffe - Come play with us!! 🎟️ €10 / per person 🏆 Winner : €200 >>

sun, 11:00, NICOSIA, FORKLORE FAIRYTALE PLAY, OI TRIPLAROI TZAI O DRAKOS TIS MILIAS, duration: 50 minutes, Language: Greek Cypriot dialect, Starts at 11:00 - at Flea Theatre, Ticket: 10 euro >>

sun, 17:00, NICOSIA, MISFIT SUNDAYS! , With good music, good food & good vibes 🕺🏻🍔 Location: Misfit Union Kitchen, Michael Georgalla 4, Engomi Industrial Area - Starts: 17.00, FREE ENTRANCE >>

sun, 19:00, NICOSIA, THE SHROOMS - EAT, DRINK, DANCE., Mushrooms on the plate, disco on the dancefloor, drinks with mushrooms! Food by @Noel_chef📍 Lost + Found Drinkery 🗓️ 25/10, 19:00 >>

sun, NICOSIA, ZIVANIA FESTIVAL - ΑLONA VILLAGE. Includes: traditional music and dancing, a local market, a re-enactment of the grape harvest and grape stomping, among other activities >>

sun, 14:00, LIMASSOL, REBETIKO NIGHT IN LIMASSOL!, Zanazias Square, To Politistiko kafenio! Come by for live rebetiko music with Andrea Mavrou and Andrea Valanidi. Starts: 14:00, Entrance: 7 euro pp >>

sun, 16:30, LIMASSOL, DISCUSSION ON HOUSING CRISIS IN CYPRUS, Join us a for a presentation and workshop on housing crisis in Cyprus etc... Starts 16:30 at "sto dromo" bar, workshop at 19:00 >>

sun, LIMASSOL, STREET PARTY BY MADAME BAR, We are taking over the square for another block party at madame, with @alejjos_ behind the decks. No reservation needed >>

sun, LIMASSOL, GARAGE POP-UP SALE! #32, Well, here we are. We’re taking over the square for an autumn day of thrifting and a little digging ✌️AT 11 TO 18.00. At Limassol University Square >>

sun, FAMAGUSTA, HALLOWEEN CINEMA NIGHT, 3 screenings back to back on Sunday at Avenue Garage Deryneia! First starts at 16:30. Check our schedule!, Ticket: 8 euro >>

sun, PAPHOS, OLIVE OIL FESTIVAL - AGIOS IOANNIS, PAPHOS, The Olive Oil Festival in Agios Ioannis, is dedicated to the olive tree and olive oil, both of which hold an important place in Cyprus’s diet, everyday life and cultural heritage. Village Square - FREE ADMISSION >>

**ALL WEEK LONG, LIMASSOL, INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2026, Monday: What’s the Story? From Monday October 12th to Friday October 16th 2026 in the framework of International Short Film Festival of Cyprus (ISFFC), Rialto Theater, Ticket: 5 Euro >>

**ALL WEEK LONG, NICOSIA, ARTCARGO FESTIVAL UNTIL 25 OF OCTOBER, Performing Arts Festival with ArtCargo 2026 in Nicosia will will present 11 productions and 45 performances by artists from nine countries. Various locations in Nicosia, FREE ENTRANCE >>

**ALL WEEK LONG, NICOSIA, WIP!, Runs until October 25 - WIP Festival | EXHIBITION 50+ ARTS & TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS | LIVE PERFORMANCES | WORKSHOPS, at CYENS, FREE ADMISSION >>

**ALL MONTH LONG, LIMASSOL, INTERNATIONAL POSTER EXHIBITION, Runs until November 15 - The 3rd Cyprus Poster Triennial (CPT) - Apothikes Papadaki, FREE ADMISSION >>

Did You Know: In Cyprus, gin and soda is never JUST gin and soda. 🍸

It’s €12, three ice cubes, one slice of cucumber, and 45 minutes explaining to your friend why you love this island despite the fact that nothing works, everyone knows your business, every stranger invites you to their wedding and your cousin’s neighbour is somehow related to your ex.

But where else can you swim in October, eat halloumi at midnight, and have a full-blown argument with a stranger who ends up inviting you to lunch? 🍉

Exactly, koumpare. This is Cyprus.

Peace and love.

Your Editor-in-Chief and your favorite auntie, Maroulla

Filouthkia roufixta xxx

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