North Cyprus Events Calendar from 23rd March 2017

A list of events you can look forward to in North Cyprus. For those charity fund-raisers, venues etc. who would like to include an event in the Weekly Events Calendar, contact Chris or Margaret at 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.

In addition, if you register as a member of northcyprusforum.net you can post your own events in the new members’ calendar.

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.
Black Olive Cafe/Studio will be starting weekly yoga classes on Friday 24^th March – 9am to 10.15am. Suitable for beginners and advanced levels. 20TL
Sponsorship forms for participants in the Esentepe Fun, Run and Ramble 2017 are available by emailing efrar2017@outlook.com
21^st to 31^st March	Ozten Ozatay Photography competition and exhibition at the Ataturk Cultural Centre, Lefkosa … More details to follow
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-Punk 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
26^th March – Sunday	Mother’s Day … Treat your Mum to a lovely meal in the Copper Pot Restaurant at The Almond Hotel, Alsancak .. 6.30pm to 10pm.
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.
1^st April – Saturday	Football (Home) – Esentepe v Lapta at Esentepe Erdal Barut Stadium. Kick-off 3pm
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.
6^th April – Thursday	Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 6.30pm you can enjoy Plan 9 from Outer Space (1969) …. 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
9^th April 2017 – Sunday	Esentepe Fun Run and Ramble (EFRAR 2017) … Sponsorship forms for participants 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.
13^th April – Thursday	Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 6.30pm you can enjoy Being There (1979) …. 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
14^th April – Friday	The Black Olive Cafe will be having an Easter Market in aid of NCCCT starting at 11am .. The bar will be open and food will be available from which Vicki will be donating a percentage to NCCCT … If you would like to have a stall (20TL which will go to the charity) 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 April – Thursday	Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 6.30pm you can enjoy Three Men and a Baby (1987) …. 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
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.
27^th April – Thursday	Classic film event at The Food Lodge in Catalkoy in association with the DVD Shop, Catalkoy. Starting at 6.30pm you can enjoy Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) …. 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
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.
10^th May – Wednesday	Re-opening of Pizzanini Cafe/Bar in Catalkoy from 7pm … All welcome.
12^th May – Friday	Kyrenia Amateur Dramatic Society (KADS) will be giving a performance of a new situation comedy “Still Getting Older” at The Pia Bella Hotel, Girne … 65TL per person includes a 3-course meal … Invitations at Lambousa Saturday Market, The Food Lodge in Catalkoy or telephone 0533 848 5313 … Proceeds to KAR and SOS Children’s Village.
12^th May – Friday	Black Olive Cafe, Alsancak will be having a music quiz, starting at 7pm, in aid of Green Hill Cemetery.
14^th May – Sunday	RBL Poppy Walk in the Lapta area … starts at JK’s Restaurant at 11am
19^th May – Friday	Kyrenia Amateur Dramatic Society (KADS) will be giving a performance of a new situation comedy “Still Getting Older” at The Pia Bella Hotel, Girne … 65TL per person includes a 3-course meal … Invitations at Lambousa Saturday Market, The Food Lodge in Catalkoy or telephone 0533 848 5313 … Proceeds to KAR and SOS Children’s Village.
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) with their Dolly Parton and Frankie Valli tribute acts … £45 per person includes a 3-course meal, drinks and entertainment … For information or to book please contact Paul on 0533 856 3891 or email charitygala@rblkyrenia.com
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	RBL New Year’s Eve Party with BRS at Blue Song Restaurant, Lapta starting at 7.30pm.