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SUMMARY:Vassilis Karakatsanis: Urban Tools
DESCRIPTION:Vassilis Karakatsanis invites us on a journey through the spectrum of contemporary existence—a complex\, ever-evolving interplay of memories\, collective narratives and social dynamics. His exhibition Urban Tools unfolds as a compelling dialogue between past and present\, the personal and the monumental. Seven large-scale paintings\, accompanied by numerous smaller works—created using acrylic\, oil and gouache on canvas—invite a deep exploration of life in all its textures and tones. At the heart of Karakatsanis’ practice lies a transcendent inner process shaped by memory and materiality. The exhibition title hints at the hidden mechanisms that define a place’s essence: the subtle\, often invisible tools that help us navigate\, define and interpret the environments we inhabit—as well as those that shape and compose our very being. The urban landscape is not only his subject matter; it becomes his medium. Each brushstroke reveals the layered relationship between its singularity and the stories it holds. Symbols of personal and collective identity\, ideology and emotion are interwoven into the fabric of daily life. \n\nOpening night: Thursday 8 May 2025\, 20:00 \n\nOpening hours: Tuesday\, Thursday & Friday: 12:00–21:00 Saturday: 12:00–15:00 Closed on Monday\, Wednesday and Sunday
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/vassilis-karakatsanis-urban-tools/2025-05-20/
LOCATION:Genesis Gallery\, Ippokratous 121\, Athens\, Athens\, 114 72\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,GALLERY
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SUMMARY:Athens in the Spring’s Kypseli
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience a special children’s event full of spring magic\, where a little bee will show us how she can change the world with sweetness and courage!\n\nThe presentation of the children’s book “Chrysanthi\, the little bee who brought Spring” will take place on Tuesday\, May 20th at 18:30\, at the Kypseli Municipal Market.\n\nA sweet celebration full of colours\, storytelling\, honey\, and smiles\, with small gifts and surprises for our little friends!\n\nA fairy tale narration by the beloved actress Vicky Volioti\, while Stefanos Koutras\, Dr. of Special Education from the University of Ioannina and Education Advisor for Athens A’\, will talk about the book.\n\nAs part of the event\, the Bee Day Greece initiative\, in collaboration with the Municipality of Athens and with the assistance of the Athens Digital Arts Festival\, will present an interactive beehive installation that will remind us of the crucial role of bees in sustainable development.\n\nSpecifically\, we welcome young and old to an original artistic installation of digital beehives and inspired soundscapes\, both outside and inside the Kypseli Municipal Market. A sensory journey from the city to nature\, familiarizing us with the daily life of a beekeeper and the precious work of bees.\n\nThe public\, through touchless interaction\, will be able to activate the installation – without stings\, of course! We just need to have our “antennae” open to hear the Bees.\n\nLet Athens buzz!\n\nThe Mayor of Athens\, Haris Doukas\, will honour the event with his presence.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/athens-in-the-springs-kypseli/
LOCATION:Kypseli Municipal Market\, Kypseli Municipal Market\, Athens\, Athens\, 113 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FOR KIDS
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250520T203000
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SUMMARY:Fairy Tales in the Square: Taxiarchis Beligiannis - Lida Xydia
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek.\n\nOnce upon a time… begins a magical journey! Guided by words and accompanied by music\, we will fly over seas and mountains\, meet brave heroes and wise old women\, and experience incredible adventures. Get ready for an afternoon of storytelling full of imagination!\n\nStorytelling by: Taxiarhis Beligiannis\nMusic by: Lida Xydia
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/fairy-tales-in-the-square-taxiarchis-beligiannis-lida-xydia/
LOCATION:Dexameni Square\, Dexameni Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 73\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,FOR KIDS,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250520T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250520T210000
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SUMMARY:Listening to the Young 2025 - Evelina Tsianzi Mante
DESCRIPTION:Evelina Tsiantzi Mante\, winner of the Hear the Young 2025 competition\, presents a recital of solo piano works and performs alongside acclaimed violist Ilias Sdoukos. The programme features music by Bach\, Chopin\, Prokofiev\, Rachmaninoff\, Vieuxtemps\, Nino Rota and Shostakovich.\n\nHear the Young is an innovative initiative designed to support emerging classical musicians. It introduces young performers to future audiences through concerts\, recordings and festivals—often held in non-traditional venues\, including ancient theatres and heritage sites. The programme is the result of a collaboration between the Kalogeropouleio Foundation\, DIAZOMA\, the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron)\, and Third Programme of Greek National Radio\, and works closely with major cultural institutions such as the Athens and Thessaloniki State Orchestras\, the Underground Youth Orchestra\, and the This is Athens City Festival.\n\nSupported by: Captain Vassilis and Carmen Constantakopoulos Foundation\, Vinci/Olympia Odos\, Athens International Airport\, and the Region of Peloponnese.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/listening-to-the-young-2025-evelina-tsianzi-mante/
LOCATION:Athens Univercity Museum\, Tholou 5\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 56\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE
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SUMMARY:Dobrawa Czocher
DESCRIPTION:The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Athens and  ”This is Athens City Festival” present\, for the first time in Greece\, internationally acclaimed cellist Dobrawa Czocher — performing live in duo for the first time with pianist and synth artist Natalia Czekała. With a long and award-winning career as a soloist\, chamber musician and orchestral performer\, Czocher passionately explores new dimensions of the cello’s sound—masterfully blending classical and contemporary music.\n\nA leading figure of the modern classical scene\, she has released two albums with renowned pianist Hania Rani\, with whom she has toured extensively around the world. She will perform at the Roman Agora in the world premiere of her new duo\, featuring Natalia Czekała on keyboards providing a unique electronic aesthetic.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/dobrawa-czocher/
LOCATION:Roman Agora of Athens\, Polygnotou 3\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 55\, Greece
CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
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SUMMARY:3rd Accessible Stand-Up Comedy Festival
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek.\nThe Cool Crips return to Technopolis with a double bill of stand-up comedy designed for truly inclusive laughs. Accessible Comedy Nights is not a “special” show—it’s just stand-up as we know it\, only this time\, no one is left out due to lack of accessibility. \nOn 20 & 21 May 2025\, some of Greece’s sharpest comics—Katerina Vrana\, Aristotelis Rigas\, Melina Kollia\, Aristeidis Psylliakos\, Kostas Kryos and Alexandros Titkov—take the stage alongside two emerging disabled performers debuting their acts. \nThe venue is wheelchair accessible and the shows will feature live interpretation in Greek Sign Language\, live Greek surtitles\, and an adapted format that’s friendly to blind audiences. Because comedy belongs to everyone.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/3rd-accessible-stand-up-comedy-festival/
LOCATION:Technopolis City of Athens\, Pireos 100\, Athens\, Athens\, 118 54\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,THEATER
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