IT’S MEDIEVAL FEST WEEK!

Last week, Theia Maroulla’s neighbor, Hambis Baduniou had a birthday and naturally they celebrated medieval style and “arnisia paidakia” type. 🏰 Because, apparently a normal birthday cake and a few balloons weren’t enough. No sir (or madam). We went full “once upon a time in Cyprus.. there was a French guy”. 😂

Meanwhile, Theia Maroulla is back from the celebrations, recovering her bad old knees (she has arthritis) and preparing to tell you what’s happening this week.

We got jazz, 2 euro oysters, free movies, expos, thrift bazaars, free telescope viewing, kids stuff, DUDE WAKE ME UP, I LIVE IN THE ISLAND THAT NEVER SLEEPS! FOMO RUNS IN MY VEINS (peeheehee).

HERE WE GO PEEPS!

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**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 >>

mon, LARNACA, COMEDY ALERT! HAMBIS IN ARADIPPOU!, 🧊 Hambis takes the stage at Kafeneio Ermis in Aradippou with his new stand-up comedy show. Ticket: 12 euro >>

mon, LARNACA, BOOK PRESENTATION: O PAGKOSMIOS MIKIS THEODORAKIS, The author will speak about his book and his personal experiences with the one and only Mikis Theodorakis. Duration: 60 minutes, Language: Greek, Starts: 19.15, Location: Larnaca Municipal Theater, FREE ADMISSION >>

mon, NICOSIA, MONDAY AUTUMN SPECIALS AT VALITSA! , Every Monday hits different. A ritual we love: something different, something special, every Monday... Designed & performed by The Professor A tribute to an era: 1981–1996... dress appropriately >>

tue, 19:30, LARNACA, FREE JUGGLING / JAM TRAINING AT SK8 PARK, LARNACA, Quantum Circus x Juggling Cyprus are offering a free Juggling & Jam class at Larnaca Skate Park, come and enjoy! FREE CLASS >>

tue, 17:00, LARNACA, FREE KIDS THEATER PERFORMANCE FROM LITHUANIA! , KURIS KURI – No Shoes Theater – Lithuania - A playful outdoor performance Starts: 17.00 - Ages: 6+, at Zouhouri Square, FREE ENTRANCE >>

tue, 20:30, LARNACA, BRANDY SOUR Theater, This performance will bring to life stories from the once-glamorous but now-abandoned grand hotel—the Ledra Palace—which remains an enduring point of reference for most Cypriots. 20:30 at Municipal Theater of Larnaca, Duration: 70 mins, Ticket: 15 euro >>

tue, NICOSIA, POETRY MOVES INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, OPENING and Exhibition! Poetry MOVES 2026 – October 13 at ARTos House in Nicosia, with the evening concluding with the opening of the photography exhibition PhOETRY IV (Oct 13–17) >>

wed, NICOSIA, FREE LECTURE ON ART IN PUBLIC SPACE , The A. G. Leventis Gallery in Nicosia, Cyprus, hosts Dr. Syrago Tsiara — Art Historian and Director General of the National Gallery – Alexandros Soutsos Museum — for an unmissable Wednesday Lecture, 14 October, 19:30. Reservations are required. Greek. (Constantine Leventis Auditorium) >>

wed, 18:00, LIMASSOL, PIZZA, COCKTAILS AND VINYLS AT TZINS BAR! , Wednesday from 6pm, @theseablings_cy takes over the kitchen at Tzins. Pizza + cocktails + vinyls. PS: keep an eye on the pizza boxes… we left something on there for you. 🤫 WALK-INS ONLY >>

wed, FAMAGUSTA, 21ST MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL OF AYIA NAPA!, “Agia Napa: The Crown of the Mediterranean” 14–18 October 2026 | International performances, medieval parade, concerts, exhibitions and interactive activities | Free admission - COME BY! >>

THURSDAY

thu, NICOSIA, COSMIC CHRONICLES: SPACE AT THE BAR, Come join us to have a drink and watch the stars! Free Telescope viewing! Starts at 20:00, Location: swimming birds, Free Viewing >>

thu, NICOSIA, THURSDAY BOARD GAME NIGHTS!, EVERY THURSDAY! We are back!! Every Thursday 19:30 at Politistiko Ergastiri Agion Omologiton. For more information call +35722256782 >>

thu, NICOSIA, PREMIERE! THEATER PERFORMANCE: THE EFFECT, The experiment begins! The play The Effect by award-winning British playwright Lucy Prebble, directed by Evita Ioannou. 90 minutes, no interruption. 16+, Location: Satiriko Theatre Lower Stage (Basement), Ticket: 16 Euro (Reduced tickets available) >>

thu, NICOSIA, YEAR 1 WITHOUT TRVKO: PERUVIAN HIP HOP HISTORY, Come if you are interested to learn about Global South history, popular struggle and protests in Peru, the barrios of Lima Peru, the hip hop scene, and the life, music, and murder of legendary rapper Trvko. 🗓️ Wednesday 🕣 19:00, at Yalla Collective Space >>

thu, NICOSIA, PURA VIDA AT POR FAVOR, sun goes down, spice goes up 🌞🪩🌶️ la fiesta at Por Favor nicosia thursday october 15 party starts at 6 👾 free entrance music >>

thu, 20:00, NICOSIA, A GLOBAL READING EVENT, On October 15, 2026 "Palestinians Are Your Eyes" will be performed simultaneously around the world. Meet us at Hangar Culture Space. Starts: 20.00, FREE EVENT >>

thu, NICOSIA, LIVE MUSIC AT MIKRI ARKTOS, Drawing on shared musical roots and a deep love for Greek song, they present a program featuring a selection of both well-known and lesser-known songs by beloved composers and lyricists, Starts: 21:00 Ticket: €10 - Info/Reservations: 22252259 >>

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

FRIDAY

fri, NICOSIA, ARTCARGO FESTIVAL 16-25 OF OCTOBER, Performing Arts Festival with ArtCargo 2026 in Nicosia will will present 11 productions and 45 performances by artists from nine countries. Runs 16 - 25th of October, Various locations in Nicosia, FREE ENTRANCE >>

fri, 18:00, NICOSIA, WIP OPENING PARTY!, October 16-25 WIP Festival is back! | EXHIBITION 50+ ARTS & TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS | LIVE PERFORMANCES | WORKSHOPS | OPENING PARTY: 16.10, at CYENS, FREE >>

fri, NICOSIA, QUEER LOVE IN A STRAIGHT FEED: VISIBILITY, NORMS & EXPECTATIONS, 📢 Join us for an evening of conversation, creativity & connection! Friday, October 16 | 18:00 - 21:30📍 Visual Voices, Aischylou 83. Let’s explore ✨ Free participation, registration needed >>

fri, NICOSIA, FINDERS KEEPERS VINTAGE CLOSING PARTY PART II, 16-18 of October! Finders Keepers is closing permanently, and EVERYTHING MUST GO! Come and discover our one-of-a-kind treasures, with prices €5+ >>

fri, NICOSIA, UNIQUE ANTIQUES BAZAAR , You loved our Bazaars… so we have something extra for you. 👀 Our €3 BAZAAR is coming! Everything outside the shop, just €3. 📅 16 & 17 October, 10:00 AM–6:00📍 Kyriakou Matsi 30A, Engomi · Nicosia See you there! >>

fri, NICOSIA, PENIES STO HAOS RETURN TO YALLA’S COZY ALLEY , For another night of full of rebetika! 🎻 Expect soulful riffs in a mainly pre-war style, with the occasional post-war turn. No loud amps or rush, just simple, quiet playing and singing! 🗓️ Friday 16th of October 🕗 20:00 📍 Yalla Collective Space & Café 💶 Suggested contribution for the musicians: €5 >>

fri, LARNACA, MICHALIS PANTELIDES EXHIBITION, ATHIENOU: FLAVOURS & TRADITIONS A new collection inspired by the flavours, people and traditions of Athienou, transforming local heritage into contemporary wearable art. Join us for an evening of art, local flavours, music and tradition. 19:00 Paradosiakos Alevromilos, Athienou, FREE ADMISSION >>

fri, LARNACA, SPYROS AGATHOU, SOLO EXHIBITION, unnamed Spyros Agathou - Solo Exhibition Opening 16 October 2026 19:30 16 - 31/10/2026 The impulse to name what lies within us is as old as language itself. Yet some emotions remain contradictory, elusive, resistant to definition.., At Gallery Kypriaki Gonia >>

fri, LIMASSOL, SINAXIS FESTIVAL 8TH EDITION, Join us for 2 days at the 8th annual interdisciplinary art gathering at Synergeio. A fish fighting for survival, a performative ride through the streets of Limassol, tsiftetelo-punk, stories and songs under the carob tree, rebetiko, poetry in recording, installations, a dance documentary, an autonomous print station for texts on the history of Palestine, performances, drinks, chit-chat — and maybe even some pizza. Oct 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – Oct 17, 2026, 11:50 PM, FREE ADMISSION, Donation-based >>

fri, LIMASSOL, INTERNATIONAL POSTER EXHIBITION, Opening day! Runs until November 15 - The 3rd Cyprus Poster Triennial (CPT) continues its trajectory as an international platform dedicated to the contemporary poster. Venue: Limassol Municipal Arts Centre – Apothikes Papadaki, FREE ADMISSION >>

fri, LIMASSOL, GUABA GOES LATIN: SUMMER CLOSING LATIN PARTY, Guaba Beach Bar in Limassol, Cyprus, hosts its ultimate summer closing party on Friday, 16 October 2026 — a night of Latin rhythms 🎟️ Ticket prices start from €10, including one free drink. >>

fri, PAPHOS, SEASIDE STREET FOOD FESTIVAL, From 16-18 of October, at Medieval Castle Square in Paphos, free entrance! Opens at 18.00 >>

SATURDAY

sat, LARNACA, SMALL BUSINESS BAZAAR, Stop by and support local small businesses! Arts and crafts, plants, books📍 Savino Rock Bar 📅 17 October 2026 ⏰ 18:00 >>

sat, NICOSIA, FASHION HAUS - CLOTHING SALE, @garage_art_space 17 & 18 October SALES EVENT with 12 Cypriot Fashion Brands 🤍 >>

sat, NICOSIA, MATAO THRIFT AND VINTAGE DAYS! , 📅 17 & 18 OCTOBER 🕚 11 AM – 7 PM Two days of preloved, vintage & unique pieces at MATAO 🦩👗 Handmade clothing — NEW pieces 🍂 New Autumn/Winter collection 🧥 Vintage gems 60s onward 💿 Incredible Y2K pieces for all genders >>

sat, NICOSIA, CERAMICS WORKSHOP FOR KIDS, Join us for a fun and creative morning where kids can create their own ceramic pieces. Date: Saturday, 17 Oct Time: 11:30 PM - 13:00 PM Location: sneak peek multispace Age: 4+ Price: €25 >>

sat, NICOSIA, HIKING BY RAINBOW WOMEN, 🌈 A chance for rainbow women in Cyprus to connect with nature and with themselves. ⚠️ Limited spaces available.📍 Persephone Hiking Trail, Troodos 📅 17 October | 9:00 AM - see details on what to bring! - Ticket: 15 euro >>

sat,, NICOSIA, CHILDREN'S PERFORMANCE BY NIF X MITSIKOURI: , SOUVENIRS: CLAIRE & ANTHO - a beautiful, moving, and universal performance about silent emotions and their transformation into something visible, experiential, and comprehensible. Ticket: 10 euro >>

sat, NICOSIA, STEPPIN' OUT JAZZ BAND SWING AND MORE, Sarah's Jazz Club - Step back in time and experience the elegance of the Great American Songbook with the well-established Steppin' Out Jazz Band! Tickets: €15, Pre-sale: €13 >>

sat, NICOSIA, STORY TELLING CONCERT, DONATION BASED, SATURDAY 17/10 @ SINAXIS Kάτω που την τερατσιά (Under the carob tree) Story telling concert by Anna Chrysanthou & Antrea Mavrou Duration: 70' | Begins at 20:30 at EKA parking | Ιn GreekCy General donation-based entrance >>

sat, NICOSIA, WIP FESTIVAL: WASTE ON THE ISLAND PRESENTATION, Dr Yaron Jorgen Balslev explores the history of waste in Nicosia and Cyprus during British colonial rule. 📅 17 October 2026 🕓 16:00 to 17:00 📍 STOA, Exhibition Space 🎟️ Participation is free >>

sat, NICOSIA, GREEK ROCK MUSIC NOW IN CYPRUS, MAGIC DE SPELL, MORA STI FOTIA, GYMNA KALODIA. Three bands writing their own musical history. At Skali Aglantzias Amphitheater, Tickets start at 22 euro >>

sat, 20:00, NICOSIA, FREE THEATER PERFORMANCE IN SPILIA VILLAGE, "Oh, this wife of mine!" Αχ! Αυτή η γυναίκα μου - The ESTIA Multipurpose Center’s theater group presents the classic Greek comedy by the writing duo Tsiforos and Vassiliadis. FREE ENTRY, Starts at 20:00 at Spilia Square Village, more free events online >>

sat, FAMAGUSTA, “DIGITAL CURATION ON HERITAGE AND POLITICS”, The Famagusta Avenue Garage Cabinet of Curiosities: On Saturday 17 October, bring one object and help us build a Cabinet of Curiosities. 🗓️ Saturday 17/10/2026, 16:00–18:0📍 Famagusta Avenue Garage, Derynia 👥 Young people aged 15–25 · Free (registration link in bio) 🗣️ The workshop will be held in English >>

sat, LIMASSOL, MITSIKOURI FESTIVAL - FOR KIDS 4+, 💛 The Mitsikouri 2026 program has been revealed! 14 productions from 11 countries, for children and young people aged 0-18, across every district of Cyprus. Until 18 October 2026 Discover the full program, Location Varies, Price varies, some free >>

sat, LIMASSOL, FREE HIKE IN LAZANIAS VILLAGE, Tzivertia: Living Structures is a free contemporary art, ecology and local tradition programme taking place across three villages in the Pitsilia region of Troodos, Cyprus, from 19 September to 25 October 2026. Organised by Threading Stories 🌿Saturday, 17 October 2026 | 10:00–13:00 & 15:00–17:00 (Hike) Meeting point: Community Council of Lazanias village >>

sat, 20:00, LIMASSOL, CYPRUS TRIBAL FESTIVAL: FROM MOON TO DAWN, A unique evening of Tribal Fusion dance, where movement, music and expression come together on stage, Venue: Versus Theater, Ticket: 15 Euro >>

sat, PAPHOS, CYPRUS ROCK CLIMBING FESTIVAL , Hike Among the Climbers | Inia Crags Trail - Walk beneath Cyprus's sandstone cliffs while climbers take on the rock above you.📍 Meeting point: Inia Village Square 🕑 Saturday 17 October, 14:00 ✨ Free admission >>

SUNDAY

sun, 08:45, LARNACA, €3 HIKING IN LYTHRODONTAS! , Vounisious Adventure Club invites you to hike Mouti tou Gipa, an intermediate 8 km circular trail near Larnaca, Cyprus, on Sunday 18 October 2026. Starting from the Lythrodontas–Lefkara road, this specially designed route leads to a stunning viewpoint at the hilltop and takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes to complete! Registration needed >>

sun, LARNACA, 8TH MOSFILO FESTIVAL - MOSFILOTI VILLAGE, The Mosfiloti Community Council invites the public once again to the 8th Mosfilo Festival. Visitors will have the opportunity to taste and purchase traditional products such as mosfilo jam, freshly baked wood-fired bread, palouzes, and many other traditional delicacies., At Mosfiloti Village Square, FREE ADMISSION >>

sun, 17:00, LARNACA, OLD SCHOOL SUNDAYS AT OLD MARKET ST , An open-air Sunday afternoon session dedicated to R&B, retro anthems, and the classic tracks you never really forgot. 🎶 Music is handled by @pettisnmusic. Sunday | 17:00 (Old Market St, Larnaca) FREE ENTRANCE >>

sun, NICOSIA, SOLEA VALLEY FREE ROCK MARKET , A free outdoor market in Nicosia, Cyprus, returning on Sunday 18 October 2026 with a rock music twist. Set in the olive grove of Oi Myloi - The Mills in Linou, Solea Valley, the event runs from 10:30 to 17:30 and brings together local artisans, organic producers, great food, and live rock classics spanning the 60s through to the 2000s. Kids welcome! Sunday, 18 October 2026 | 10:30–17:30 (Oi Myloi - The Mills, Linou, Solea Valley) >>

sun, NICOSIA, WELCOME BACK TO MISFIT SUNDAYS! , Goodbye summer, hello Misfit! We are back after a long break to kick the new season off with good music, good food & good vibes 🕺🏻🌞 delicious food by us 🍔 Location: Misfit Union Kitchen, Michael Georgalla 4, Engomi Industrial Area - Starts: 17.00 >>

sun, NICOSIA, GOHAN: GATHERING WITH RECORD PLAYING, Feel free to join us next Sunday, the 18th! 🪩A gathering organized by @demidenkoma 📷Records by @aleksyhulewicz and @zimakov 🎶 Starts: 18.00 >>

sun, NICOSIA, 2ND NICOSIA KIDS FESTIVAL!, The 2nd Nicosia Kids Festival promises a wonderful day filled with play, music, laughter, dancing, entertainment, and many surprises. SPECIAL GUEST!!, at OLD GSP in Nicosia, FREE ENTRANCE >>

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

sun, NICOSIA, TRAPEZOMA IN NATURE!, Next Trapezoma goes to the countryside. Sunday lunch at Georgia’s kafeneio in Linou-Flasou.🔗 Book your seat at link in bio! More info soon! 18.10.26 - starts at 13:00 >> ** THEIA MAROULLA MIGHT ATTEND **

sun, 10:00, NICOSIA, FESTIVAL KOLOTZIOU (PUMPKIN), The 2nd Annual Kolotzin aka Pumpkin Festival is happening on Sunday, Oct. 18th at Moutoullas village! Traditional recipes, shops, music, etc. At Gefyri Moutoulla, FREE ADMISSION >>

sun, LIMASSOL, FREE OUTDOOR PARTY - MUSIC FROM THE 2000s, Market & Beats is a free outdoor Sunday event in Limassol, Cyprus, blending a curated local market with a lively DJ , 18 October at The Free House Spritzeria, the event runs from 15:00 to 22:00 with no reservations needed — just walk in, FREE ENTRY >>

sun, PAPHOS, THE TRADITIONAL RESI FESTIVAL IN PAPHOS!, Date & Time: October 17, 2026, starting at 16:30 Alongside hot, freshly made resi (a traditional wedding dish made of slow-cooked meat and crushed wheat), you can sample other local delicacies like arkatena bread, halloumi, and village wine. The event also features traditional Cypriot live music and folk dancing., Location: Village Square, Kelokedara, Paphos District, FREE ENTRANCE >>

sun, PAPHOS, BANANA FESTIVAL - KISSONERGA VILLAGE, One of the Paphos region’s distinctive agricultural products, grown successfully thanks to the area’s mild subtropical climate. Visitors can discover local banana plantations and enjoy a variety of banana-based products, including fresh and dried bananas, sweets, juices, liqueurs and cocktails. FREE ENTRANCE >>

That’s all folks!

Did You Know: Every Cypriot family has a plastic container that once contained ice cream… 🍦Well… it has NOT contained ice cream since 2009.

It now contains some koupepia, or leftovers, elies tsakkistes or something nobody can identify. The label says ICE CREAM, but inside is always a surprise (just like kinder)! Anyhoo, whatever you do… DON’T THROW IT AWAY. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Have a great week, I know you hate Mondays. I do, too.

Your editor in Chief and boss of the hood, your one and only,

Theia Maroulla

xoxo bitches

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