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Monday, 21 February 2022 13:07

Jerome Kaluta Funky Trio

Afrogreco Music Entertainment artistically curates a series of live musical performances in the atmospheric foyer of the historic Jenny Karezi Theater.

On the day of “Tsiknopempti” 24 February the talented Jerome Kaluta steps on the stage of the foyer,where with the accompaniment of guitar, piano and percussion he will present a set of favorite Afro-Funk, RnB and Soul covers as well as songs from his album, Afrogreco as well as passages from more traditional ethnic sounds.

"Oloi Mazi Borume" together with 41 Municipalities of Attica, organizes an event of collecting literary and historical books.

The purpose of this event is to create or strengthen libraries that operate in each Municipality, in the form of a social library, such as libraries in KAPI or wherever books need to be collected.

The action will take place on Saturday 26th February, from 10:00 to 14:00.

Bring life back to the books you read and loved.

Give them away!

The full list of the municipalities can be found in Greek HERE
Wednesday, 16 February 2022 14:08

Oenorama 2022

Oenorama, the largest exhibition of Greek wines in the world, returns to the Zappeion Megaron Exhibition Hall after a two-year absence, on March 12, 13 and 14.

Starring wine and winemakers, Oenorama is THE place to be and the yearly get-together of the Greek wine trade.

Thousands of labels from Greece and abroad and hundreds of wineries will be waiting for you in the beautiful halls of the Zappeion Megaron in this, most …postmodern version of a wine festival!

Small and large wineries, wines from famous wine-producing regions but also from the farthest corners of Greece, new releases and labels that have already won hearts and palates, will be at Zappeion for only three days. Greece’s vineyard at your feet!

Because of the pandemic, this year there is a limit to the total number of persons allowed inside the exhibition hall at any given moment. It is therefore necessary to plan your visit in advance.


Date: March 12-14 
Time: 10:00 - 19:00 (two sessions per day: 10:00 - 14:00 in the morning and 15:00 - 19:00 in the afternoon)
Price: Entry to all morning sessions and Monday’s afternoon session costs €12 (students: €7).
Entry to the weekend’s afternoon session costs €15 (students: €12).
Α 3-day Pass allowing free entry to all sessions is available for €30.



XpatAthens Is Proud To Be A Media Sponsor Of Oenorama 2022

Monday, 07 March 2022 14:23

Maluma & Eleni Foureira Live In Athens

One year after his scheduled first appearance in Greece, the superstar MALUMA announces the new dates of his WORLD TOUR and makes an appointment with his audience in Athens in March 2022!

The hottest artist of the world music scene, the Colombian superstar MALUMA will finally come to Greece and promises to upset us in a show like we have never seen before!

The all-time - favorite performer has cemented himself during last year among the most successful artists in the world, giving us another personal album, with which he has conquered the top of the charts and a collaboration with The Weeknd, an EP with 7 songs and 7 hot video clips, mega hits, collaborations with famous artists and very soon she will star in a movie next to the wonderful Jennifer Lopez!

Stay tuned for more announcements for the hottest concert you've ever experienced!
Thursday, 03 February 2022 14:11

Athens Half Marathon 2022

SEGAS (the Hellenic Athletics Federation) and the City of Athens/OPANDA begin the grand effort to “restart” the road race events in Greece and return to a social lifestyle, starting with the staging of the Athens Half Marathon event on March 20th, 2022, supported by the Region of Attica, and Event Grand Sponsor ERGO Insurance.

The 2022 Athens Half Marathon event will apply all safety rules and regulations of the National Public Health Organization, and abide by the “Road Races Staging Health Protocol” that shall be regularly reviewed in accordance with the indications by the relevant Health Committee of the Ministry of Sports.


According to the current Health Protocol, only runners with a valid* COVID-19 Vaccination or Recovery Certificate until the day of the race can participate at the 2022 Athens Half Marathon event.

The Official Registration Period for the 2022 Athens Half Marathon event will begin on Friday 28 January and will be concluded on 1st March at the latest.

Runners who successfully complete the registration process until 15 February at noon, will receive a personalized race bib (their name will be printed on the bib number). Such a service is not available for those to register or settle their registration fee after that date, as well as for those who make any changes on their confirmed registration after 15 February.

Monday, 11 April 2022 18:07

Dine Athens 2022: Dining Out … Again

"Dine Athens" the top culinary event by Alpha Bank, will take place in Athens for the sixth consecutive year, beginning on March 28th and will run until April 17th 2022.

Locals and visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy top quality culinary creations at 100 selected restaurants, choosing from various cuisines at special prices. 

Specially designed fixed menus of 15€, 30€, 60€ and above 80€  are available to all, while Alpha Bank Mastercard cardholders will enjoy an additional 10% discount on the aforementioned prices.

Since its launch in 2016 “Dine Athens” has been highly successful, while in 2020 alone more than 40,000 people attended the event.


For more info and to make restaurant reservations, CLICK HERE.
(Note, the website is currently only available in Greek.)

 
 
Thursday, 14 July 2022 11:47

Athens Sea Kayak, Temple Of Poseidon

We paddle along the Athenian Riviera enjoying the clear blue waters, the imposing slopes and the hidden caves. Our first stop is the rocky islet of Archi or one of the hidden beaches of Sounio, for swimming and a refreshing snack. Full of energy we continue to the Temple of Poseidon. The iconic Temple of Poseidon is revealed to us from a point of view that only a few can enjoy.




Visit TrekkingHellas.gr to learn more about the tour!




Following last February's galactic event "A Night At The Museum",  the team of the Industrial Gas Museum will be holding two additional events for our little friends to solve the unsolved mysteries of the universe. 

The Industrial Gas Museum welcomes children of ages 5-7  & 8-11 years old on Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd of April to an exciting series of family activities at the Old Gas Factory which gave light and energy to the city of Athens for 130 years. 


For Families With Children 5-7 Years Old

When: Friday, April 1st 2022
Time
: 17:30-21: 30
Meeting point: INNOVATHENS Building

For Families With Children 8-11 Years Old

When: Saturday, April 2nd 2022
Time: 17:00 - 22:00
Meeting point: INNOVATHENS Building

Information-reservations: 213-0109325 (Mon-Fri. 11: 00-16.00)
Places are limited. Phone reservation required.
Monday, 28 March 2022 17:50

Vegan Life Market

The first Vegan Life Market is finally here!

After six years of operation and nine successful festivals in its potential, and also following the huge success of the Vegan Life Festival Athens 2021 with 38,000 visitors in just two days, the Vegan Life Festival team has decided to introduce a new form of events!

The Vegan Life Market comes to meet the huge need of the public and businesses for more vegan events in Athens, since, as we are pointed out from all sides, "just one event a year is not enough."
Tuesday, 22 March 2022 13:54

Gary Moore Live Tribute

More than 30 renowned musicians and performers of Rock, Hard Rock & Blues Rock will gather and unite as one on stage to set up a big music festival, worthy of our beloved Gary Moore.

Don't miss out on a fascinating live tribute to the great Irish guitarist on Saturday, April 2!
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