A full week in May is dedicated to the highlights of Spanish-language cinema. Groundbreaking directors, renowned actors and celebrated screenwriters bring to Athens the spirit of Spain, Chile, Argentina, Cuba and other beloved Spanish-speaking countries—through stories that captivate, move and inspire.
Dance performances in unexpected spots around the city, featuring students from the State School of Dance, under the artistic direction of the school’s leading dance teacher, Dafni Kokkinou.
Nikos Kyriakopoulos and his conquistadors disembark on Lenorman Street. Dragons and wild beasts, locals and conquistadors—and even Death himself—battle deep in untrodden jungles. The thirty-six works in this exhibition are
The worlds of plants, animals and humans—along with legend, myth, imagination and dream—form the basis of Vassilis Papageorgiou’s new artistic exploration. His paradoxical heroes and hand-crafted wooden creatures inhabit both two- and three-dimensional space in a state of perpetual whirling. Through an aesthetic lens, Papageorgiou reflects on the consequences of humanity’s destructive impact on the
Mosaico Fine Art Studio (Athens) and Mobil Bóde Gallery (Budapest) co-present a mail art exhibition featuring works by Greek and Hungarian artists. Opening: Saturday, May 24, 19:00. Opening hours: Monday
The first summer Pepper party of the year, in the heart of Athens, with free entry. On Friday, May 30th, at Eleftherias Park, next to the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron Mousikis), from 6 PM until late in the evening. Music will be provided by special guests and the presenters of Pepper 96.6. Pepper 96.6 creates
Get ready to feel the city’s magic just before summer kicks in! Music 89.2 and the This is Athens City Festival invite you to an unforgettable street party at Klafthmonos
The This is Athens City Festival brings the heartbeat of Crete to Athens, organizing a grand Cretan Feast with Psaroyiorgis. Raised in the deep musical tradition of Anogeia, he is
The Panhellenic Federation of Argithea Associations (P.O.A.S.), in collaboration with the Municipality of Argithea and the traditional music group Argitheatiki Zygia, will present a showcase of local dances and songs from the region of Argithea, performed by dancers and singers from P.O.A.S. member associations. Celebrating a decade of continuous cultural activity, the Federation now enters
A year ago, Evritiki Zygia introduced itself to the Festival audience with a stunning concert in the square of the National Archaeological Museum. This year, it lands in the center of Athens, in Kotzia Square, leading the audience into the Dionysian magic of a Thracian Psychedelia. On Friday, May 30th, at 20:00, make a stop
The best of Spanish-language cinema takes over Athens for an entire week in May. Visionary directors, acclaimed actors and celebrated screenwriters bring a breath of Spain, Chile, Argentina, Cuba and other beloved Spanish-speaking countries to the big screen.
A full week in May is dedicated to the highlights of Spanish-language cinema. Groundbreaking directors, renowned actors and celebrated screenwriters bring to Athens the spirit of Spain, Chile, Argentina, Cuba and other beloved Spanish-speaking countries—through stories that captivate, move and inspire.
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