Three markets coming up this week
Market season has begun. Though there is still a little while to go until the winter market craze begins and every weekend is filled with pop-up bazaars, a few one-off events have arrived offering a taste of what’s to come. The three upcoming markets this week, however, are a little different. One is a book bazaar held in one of Nicosia’s esteemed museums, another is an arts & crafts and produce market in rural Solea Valley and one more is all about good food and groovy art.
This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, a Book Bazaar will take place at CVAR Severis Foundation, welcoming book lovers, history and literature enthusiasts to Ermou Street in old Nicosia from 10am to 4.30pm. Across the weekend, visitors will be able to browse over 700 titles and a wide selection of novels, travel, art, and Cyprological books. Throughout the month, CVAR will host a range of activities at its grounds including book presentations, Halloween-themed fun and even a film festival. The agenda kicks off with this weekend’s book sale.
On Sunday, the Solea Valley market – October edition – will take place The Mill featuring a diverse range of local crafters, DJs, and local makers. Apart from exploring local produce and art, the market will also include wine tasting from Solia Winery and creative workshops and activities for children for a fun day out for the whole family.
Back in Nicosia, the Misfit Sundays markets return taking over the indoor and outdoor spaces of Misfit Union in Engomi. From 2pm to 8pm, street food from the MU Kitchen will be prepared while Marcos Stereo will blast groovy tunes and a market will fill the space. Second-hand items, vintage clothes, handmade art, jewellery, ceramics and more will be available to browse.
Also included in the market will be a flea market table to raise money for relief in Lebanon. Indoors, the market’s resident sellers will display screen-printed upcycled clothing, pre-loved clothes and accessories, vinyl records and prints, stickers and greeting cards, offering all sorts of treasures for visitors to discover.
CVAR Book Bazaar
Book sale with over 700 titles. October 18-20. CVAR Severis Foundation, Nicosia. 10am-4.30pm. Tel: 22-300994
Solea Valley Market
Pop-up market, DJs, wine tasting and kids’ games. October 20. The Mills, Solea Valley. 11am-5.30pm
Misfit Sundays
Pop-up market with handmade art, second-hand items, music, food and more. October 20. Misfit Union, Nicosia. 2pm-8pm. Tel: 99-338577