North Cyprus Events Calendar from 16th March 2017

A list of events you can look forward to in North Cyprus. For those charity fund-raisers, venues etc. which would like to include an event in the Events Calendar, contact www.cyprusscene.com The Events Calendar is published every week on Thursday so please try to submit information to be included by Wednesday pm each week.

Note: The Foreign Residents in the TRNC (TFR) now have a further venue for their weekly get-togethers to make it easier for those people living on the east side of Kyrenia. The Lapta venue will still continue as previously on Fridays. With effect from Wednesday 8th March, there will now be an additional get-together at the Panta Restaurant in Catalkoy from 3pm to 5pm each week. New members will be welcome
Sponsorship forms for the Esentepe Fun, Run and Ramble 2017 are available by emailing efrar2017@outlook.com
16^th March – Thursday	Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 6.30pm you can enjoy Dead Again (1991) …. 12TL for the film, a soft drink and popcorn. There are also hot dogs and nachos available…….. Reservations must be made – call 0533 839 8764
17^th March – Friday	Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak will be having a St Patrick’s Day music night which will be in aid of the Karsiyaka Turtle Watch … Good Irish food and a lovely cup cake for dessert … 30TL with 10TL for the turtles … Book your teams by calling Vicki on 0533 835 5133.
17^th March – Friday	Blakes Lounge Bar and Bistro in Alsancak will be having a music evening with DJ Jale 70s/80s Soul music … 8pm to 11.30pm … If you want to eat it is advisable to book by calling Delia on 0548 839 4007.
17^th March – Friday	Wear green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day at the SeAngle Bar, Catalkoy … entertainment with Gavin … 7.30pm … Irish Stew will be available but must be pre-ordered … 30TL … Tel: 0533 869 3834
17^th March – Friday	The Soulist Coffee and Music House in Alsancak will be having a Soul-Rock-Funk evening with the Soulist House Band from 9.30pm Live music.
18^th March – Saturday	Football – Away Esentepe v Doganci SK at Aydinkoy Sahasi, Near Lefke … Kick off 3pm.
18^th and 19^th March	Tepebasi Tulip Festival – opening ceremony at 11.00am on the 18^th March, throughout the day there will be folk dancing, concerts, and Tulip walks … There will also be trekking early morning on Sunday 19^th March … In the festival area there will be stands which will be selling local foods, craftwork etc. so there will be plenty to see and do.
18^th March – Saturday	Football (Home) – ESENTEPE KKSK v DOĞANCI SK at the Esentepe Barut Erdal Stadium … Kick off 3pm
21^st March – Tuesday	The SeAngle Bar in Catalkoy presents Dominic … Dominic Holmes will be entertaining from 7.30 to late … Thai Red Curry is being served at 30Tl so book to avoid disappointment by calling . 0533 869 3834.
21^st to 31^st March	Ozten Ozatay Photography competition and exhibition at the Ataturk Cultural Centre, Lefkosa … More details to follow
22^nd March – Wednesday	The Soulist Coffee and Music House in Alsancak will be having a Jazz Concert with Nihan Gorgo Quartet (Cahil Kurtrafail-Bass, Ermis Michail-Guitar, Stelios Xydias-Drums) … Starting at 10pm
22^nd March – Wednesday	There will be a Hope4Pets North Cyprus luncheon at The Courtyard Inn, Karakum starting at 12.30pm, with an illustrated talk by Keith Lloyd about the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and the interesting and entertaining story of Arthur … 40TL from which a donation will be made to Hope4Pets .. There will also be a raffle …To book a place call Mo at The Courtyard – 0392 815 3343
23^rd March – Thursday	Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 6.30pm you can enjoy Forbidden Planet (1956) …. 12TL for the film, a soft drink and popcorn. There are also hot dogs and nachos available…….. Reservations must be made – call 0533 839 8764
24^th March – Friday	Blakes Lounge Bar and Bistro in Alsancak will be having a music evening with Rachel Saunby singing jazz standards … 7.30pm to 11.30pm … If you want to eat it is advisable to book by calling Delia on 0548 839 4007.
24^th March – Friday	The Soulist Coffee and Music House in Alsancak will be having a Soul-Rock-Funk evening with the Soulist House Band from 9.30pm Live music.
26^th March – Sunday	Roots Bar in Kucuk Erenkoy will be having a Fun Dog Show starting at 2pm .. Various categories and a sausage catching competition … The event is in aid of EFRAR and Hope4Pets … See article for further details by clicking here
28^th March – Tuesday	Demetra George is taking her ATEŞ & DİVA group on tour starting at the Pera Palas Hotel, Istanbul, other shows are planned, all to benefit the children in Turkey who need an outlet to the arts in today’s world … There will be cocktails at 7.30pm and the concert will start at 9pm … Tickets are available through Biletix click here
29^th March – Wednesday	The Ozankoy Gardeners Club will be meeting at The Courtyard Inn, Karakum at 10.30am ..
29^th March – Wednesday	The Soulist Coffee and Music House in Alsancak will be having a Blues Night with Alper Cengiz and Friends from 9.30pm Live music.
30^th March – Thursday	Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 6.30pm you can enjoy From Russia with Love (1964) …. 12TL for the film, a soft drink and popcorn. There are also hot dogs and nachos available…….. Reservations must be made – call 0533 839 8764
31^st March – Friday	Blakes Lounge Bar and Bistro in Alsancak will be having a Nostalgia Night with Pete Murray singing the old favourites … 7.30pm to 11.30pm … If you want to eat it is advisable to book by calling Delia on 0548 839 4007.
31^st March – Friday	Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak … Fun Quiz at 7pm
1^st April – Saturday	The Soulist Coffee and Music House in Alsancak will be having a Soul Stuff event (Istanbul/Turkey) from 910pm … Live music.
1^st April – Saturday	There will be a sing-along at St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Nicosia 6.30pm to 8pm conducted by the Revd. Canon Anthony Stidolph … Rehearsals start at 2pm with a bring and share supper at 5pm, drinks will be provided … For further information contact Carol Blackwell-Gibbs on carol@cansigorta.com … Singers and non-singers all welcome.
2^nd April – Sunday	Yigitler 8^th Artichoke Festival .. Degirmenlik Municipality.
3^rd April – Monday	RBL Quiz at Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak … 7pm … 5TL entrance and 15TL for food … Please book teams and meals with Vicki on 0533 835 5133
5^th April – Wednesday	The Soulist Coffee and Music House in Alsancak will be having a Blues Night with Alper Cengiz and Friends from 9.30pm Live music.
9^th April 2017 – Sunday	Esentepe Fun Run and Ramble (EFRAR 2017) … Sponsorship forms are now available, please email efrar2017@outlook.com … Start and finish at Sea Magic Park 2, the route will be along the old coast road … Participants are invited to wear fancy dress … Registration at 09.30am … Adults 20TL, children 10TL … Compéres will be Can Gazi and Mary Watson … A fun day for all.
12^th April – Wednesday	The Soulist Coffee and Music House in Alsancak will be having a Blues Night with Alper Cengiz and Friends from 9.30pm Live music.
12^th April – Wednesday	112 Afternoon Tea and Talk at the Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak … 3pm.
14^th April – Friday	The Black Olive Cafe will be having an Easter Market in aid of NCCCT starting at 11am .. If you would like to have a stall there contact Vicki on 0533 835 5133
15^th April – Saturday	Dogankoy Community Association will be having Hot Cross Bun day at Dogankoy Coffee Shop … 11am to 1pm … Sausage rolls will also be available but must be ordered in advance …. Contact Paula on 0533 830 3256 or email paula.shirley@hotmail.com
19^th April – Wednesday	The Soulist Coffee and Music House in Alsancak will be having a Blues Night with Alper Cengiz and Friends from 9.30pm Live music.
20^th/21^st/22^nd April CANCELLED	RBL Theatre Players – re-arranged pantomime date .. The panto – Robin Hood will now be held at the Catalkoy Cultural Centre.
26^th April – Wednesday	Dogankoy Community Association will be holding a “Curry plus One” lunch at The Courtyard, Karakum. This will be a choice of 3 Indian Starters or Chicken Liver Pate, followed by a choice of 3 curries or one other chicken dish plus Tea/Coffee & Brandy/Coffee Liqueur … Starting at 1pm … Cost 40tl .. To book or for more information contact Paula on 0533 830 3256 or email paula.shirley@hotmail.com
26^th April – Wednesday	The Soulist Coffee and Music House in Alsancak will be having a Blues Night with Alper Cengiz and Friends from 9.30pm Live music.
1^st May – Monday	RBL Quiz at Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak … 7pm … 5TL entrance and 15TL for food … Please book teams and meals with Vicki on 0533 835 5133
6^th May – Saturday	RBL Bowling Match – Army v RAF at Olive Press Bowling Club … 11am.
14^th May – Sunday	RBL Poppy Walk in the Lapta area … starts at JK’s Restaurant at 11am
24^th May – Wednesday	Dogankoy Community Association will be having a pre-Summer Lunch and raffle … Venue and details to be announced soon
5^th June – Monday	RBL Quiz at Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak … 7pm … 5TL entrance and 15TL for food … Please book teams and meals with Vicki on 0533 835 5133
9^th June – Friday	RBL Charity Gala Night at the Savoy Ottoman Hotel, Girne with entertainment by Andy Crust and Sarah Jayne (from the UK) … More details to follow.
10^th to 17^th June	Yoga and Meditation Retreat at Aphrodite Beachfront Resort, North Cyprus, Twice daily Yoga and Meditation classes/seminars : Half Day Trip to surrounding area : Half Board Food (Breakfast & Evening Meal). See article by clicking here
17^th June – Saturday	The Black Olive Cafe presents “Glastonvicki”. More details to follow later.
21^st June – Wednesday	Supper Club event at the Colony Garden … featuring the Funky Weekend Show who will deliver a really up tempo show and get you dancing right from the start … 3 course meal with new menu, welcome cocktail, and all drinks including imported spirits from 7.30pm to midnight … Ticket prices have been held for 4th year running at £55 per person … The event will be in aid of CESV (Civil Emergency Service Volunteers).
3^rd July – Monday	RBL Quiz at Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak … 7pm … 5TL entrance and 15TL for food … Please book teams and meals with Vicki on 0533 835 5133
6^th/8^th September – to be confirmed	RBL event at The Wild Duck Restaurant, Lapta – 3 Musketeers – outdoor comedy.
16^th September – Saturday	There will be a Beatles show “BeatleMania” at the Girne Amphitheatre which will be in aid of CESV (Civil Emergency Service Volunteers … This will be a brilliant night out to sing and dance to some of the finest music ever created … More details to follow.
21^st to 23^rd September	Poppy Riders Mount Olympus Challenge …Lapta to Mount Olympus and back finishing at the Olive Press Bowling Club.
27^th September – Friday	RBL – Proms in the Park at the Wild Duck Restaurant, Lapta starting at 6pm.
2^nd October – Monday	RBL Quiz at Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak … 7pm … 5TL entrance and 15TL for food … Please book teams and meals with Vicki on 0533 835 5133
6^th October – Friday	RBL Mediterranean Supper at Blue Song Restaurant, Lapta, starting at 7pm.
26^th October – Thursday	RBL Poppy Appeal Launch No. 1 in Girne Town Centre at 11am
26^th October – Thursday	RBL Alternative Quiz at The Fez in Catalkoy starting at 7.30pm.
2^nd November – Thursday	RBL Poppy Appeal Launch No. 2 in Girne Town Centre at 11am.
2^nd November – Thursday	RBL Poppy Ball at the Savoy Ottoman Palace Hotel, Girne .. starting at 7pm .. More information to follow.
6^th November – Monday	RBL Poppy Quiz at Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak … 7pm … 5TL entrance and 15TL for food … Please book teams and meals with Vicki on 0533 835 5133
12^th November – Sunday	RBL Remembrance Service at The Old British Cemetery, Girne … 12.30pm … Followed by lunch at the Ship Inn, Karaoglanoglu at 2pm.
13^th November – Monday	RBL visit to Wayne’s Keep in the Buffer Zone, Nicosia … 10am.
December – to be confirmed	RBL Theatre Players pantomime – Robin Hood.
4^th December – Monday	RBL Quiz at Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak … 7pm … 5TL entrance and 15TL for food … Please book teams and meals with Vicki on 0533 835 5133
12^th December – Tuesday	RBL Christmas Party at Blue Song Restaurant, Lapta starting at 7.30pm.
26^th December – Tuesday	RBL Boxing Day at the Races at Nicosia Racecourse … More information to follow.
31^st December – Sunday	New Year’s Eve Party with BRS at Blue Song Restaurant, Lapta starting at 7.30pm.