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Tuesday, 03 December 2024 13:30

BLUES CARGO Live At Theatre Of The No

Theatre of the No, Athens' first English theater, proudly presents BLUES CARGO for one performance on Friday 6th December at 22.30. The most authentic Chicago Blues Band of the Greek scene, after 37 years of continuous presence, remaining true to their beloved genre will take the audience on an unforgettable musical journey, featuring Chicago-Funky-Soul-Blues Standards and original compositions from their acclaimed albums, including "Delayed Delivery" (2009), praised by "BLUES Magazine," a leading American publication.

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BLUES CARGO formed in Athens in 1987, achieving a level of authenticity in the Chicago blues sound that rivals many bands from Chicago itself. Their latest CD, "ON TIME," seals the band's dedication to this musical genre and has already gone "Gold." Blues Cargo has also been honored by the Blues Hall of Fame as one of the most important blues bands in Greece. 

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The band has accompanied great musicians such as Guitar Shorty, U.P Wilson, Louisiana Red, Lurrie Bell, Big Time Sarah, Eddie C. Campbell, Lefty Dizz, Angela Brown, Lovie Lee, Byther Smith, Jean Carroll, Maxine Howard, Blind Mississippi Morris, Sweet Betty, Jimmy Morello, Nellie Tiger Travis, Jolly Jumper and Big Moe, Michael Dotson, Janice Harrington, and Matthew Skoller.

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BLUES CARGO (the band):

Dimitris Ioannou: bass, vocals

Stelios Zafeiriou: guitar

George Lagogiannis: keyboards, vocals

Dimitris Psaltis: saxophone

Tolis Goulas: drums

Credits:

Photos: Nikos Pagonakis

Social Media: Kallia Gerakianaki

Publicity & Communication: Eleftheria Sakareli

Production: FAIL BETTER PRODUCTIONS NON-PROFIT

Performance Date: Friday 6th December at 22:30

Ticket Price: 10€

Thursday, 28 November 2024 23:47

"Stay-Away" Workshop by AWOG

Join the American Women's Organization of Greece for a 3-hour Women’s Self-Defense Workshop, led by certified KRAV MAGA instructor Michalis Kafetzis. This empowering session aims to promote safety, equality, and solidarity while supporting “FIVI, the Battered Women’s Shelter” in Athens.

Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 12:00 Noon

Dress Code: Athletic Casual (no prior athletic experience required)

Highlights
  • Open to participants of ALL ages
  • Learn essential self-defense techniques
  • Support a meaningful cause



Cost
  • €15 for AWOG members
  • €20 for guests/non-members
RSVP by: December 5, 2024 (limited seating available)

Contact: To RSVP or for more information, email Georgia Kallis, AWOG Secretary & FAWCO Human Rights Team Member: giakall518@gmail.com

Stand united against violence and make a difference!
Tuesday, 03 December 2024 13:36

MURDER SONGS By The Musical Duo Witchberries

Α Scandalous music performance of Infamous Murders Turned to Songs
 
Theatre of the No, Αthens first English speaking theater, proudly presents "MURDER SONGS", an extraordinary musical performance by the Witchberries, a groundbreaking musical duo known for their dark and mischievous character. They perform original compositions, put poetry to music, arrange world melodies and engage with multi-cultural polyphony. Their music blends elements of neo-ethnic, cabaret, jazz, rock, and classical genres. For one night only, on Saturday, December 7th, at 20.00.

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In this music project, the Witchberries dig up the skeletons hidden in the depths of music folklore. Murder on land and sea, from the one side of the world to the other. Murder by biblical characters or mortals, committed of wrath or negligence, cruelty or indifference. Murder which sneaked its way into lyrics and tricked people into humming them absent-mindedly.

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The Witchberries go up and down the octaves, drumming and strumming, and all but wonder: Is it fate or is it chance, which of the two inside of us will awake: The murdered or the murderer?



Information:

Performers: Gina Kardiolaka: piano, vocals, percussion, ukulele Katerina Segou: vocals, percussion, metallophone, guitar
 
Credits:

Poster Design: Sotiria Bramou
Social Media Management: Kallia Gerakianaki
Communications & PR: Eleftheria Sakareli
 
Date & Time: Saturday, December 7th, at 20.00

Duration: 120 minutes

Ticket Price: €10



Thursday, 05 December 2024 11:27

Athens English Comedy Club OPEN MIC NIGHT!

Join the Athens English Comedy Club on Sunday, December 8th, for an open mic night! 

It'll be a mix of everything. A potluck of comedy. Colourful, comedic, chaos!

10 comedians, 5’ each, all in English!

MC: Stamatis Athanasakis

Experienced and new comedians trying out their best new jokes. Some of them will be good, some of them will be great, and some will never see the light of day again. It's up to you!

Want to play? Fill in the form! https://forms.gle/B1yRnPG5U6jgYSf1A

Deadline: Midnight, Tuesday December 3rd
(Spots not guaranteed, we will contact you on Wednesday December 4th to confirm if you are in the lineup).


Founded in 2019, the Athens English Comedy Club is the first, and only, purely English comedy club in Greece!

In the last 5+ years, the Athens English Comedy Club has hosted lineup shows, open mic shows, online competitions, and comedy workshops, with *130* local and international comedians from *28 countries*

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Date: Sunday, December 8th

Time
: 21:00 (Doors open 20:40)

Tickets
: €7 online /  €10 at the door

Duration
: 1h30 + interval

Recommended for ages 16+

Address
: ELIART Theater - Konstantinoupoleos 127 (closest to Kerameikos and Metaxourgeio metro stations).

The theatre is wheelchair accessible.

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Sign up to our newsletter for direct-to-email updates and exclusive ticket offers!: http://eepurl.com/it6PzQ

Follow us on social media!

Come and laugh! Nay! Come and chortle. Or better yet, guffaw!
 


Wednesday, 04 December 2024 23:57

10 Days Of Christmas Magic At The Meet Market

Athens' favorite holiday tradition, The Meet Market - Xmas Edition, is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever! From December 13 to 22, 2024, the historic Palio Amaxostasio of OSY in Gazi transforms into a magical Christmas destination filled with creativity, festive spirit, and endless surprises.

Explore over 200 local brands showcasing handcrafted jewelry, stylish clothing, unique accessories, home décor, and artisanal treats. The event features two separate lineups of talented creators, offering fresh ideas and new designs every few days. Bring the whole family to enjoy interactive workshops, live music performances, and festive food and drinks—including Glühwein to warm your holiday spirits!

🎅 Don’t Miss: The chance to win one of four fabulous gift baskets filled with products from the event’s exhibitors.

📅 When: December 13 – 22, 2024
⏰ Hours: Weekdays 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Weekends 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Get ready to shop, dance, and celebrate the holiday season with The Meet Market!

For more details, visit themeetmarket.gr.

Monday, 18 November 2024 11:36

GIS Christmas Lunch & Party

Our festive highlight of the year will take place this year on Sunday, 15 December, at the Oasis Hotel (Leoforos Poseidonos 27, Glyfada), a venue that will be familiar to anyone who attended the event up to 2011. 

The party will follow the same much-loved format of previous festive gatherings. We will have our own beautiful function room and there will be an even more amazing selection of food, drinks, music, dancing, kids’ entertainment and raffle. And there will of course be the customary visit from the big man himself, Mr. S. Claus.

Christmas for Irish people is a special time of year and is all about getting together to celebrate and have fun. We aim to put on a really nice lunch event, that is good value for money and provides the opportunity for everyone to come together.

We hope and look forward to seeing you all at this year’s party!

Tickets will cost the same as last year:

  • €35 for fully paid up Greek-Irish Society members
  • €40 euros for non-members
  • Half-price for children aged 7-12 (€17.50 euros or €20 euros depending on whether the family has membership)
  • Free for children aged six or under
* If anyone has allergies or specific food requirement, please email  greekirishsociety@gmail.com directly and let us know your requirements.
** Mr. Claus will have a gift for each lucky kid!
*** People in the same booking will be seated together. If you have particular seating preferences, contact us at the email address above.
**** There will be a GIS Junior table where older kids will be seated.

THEATRE OF THE NO, Athens' first English speaking  theatre, welcomes guitarist Panos Iliou for a special project that tells the story of Blues and its evolution.

On Friday, December 20th at 22:30, the performance will take us on a journey through the early forms of country blues and early blues, which remain the foundation and source of inspiration for countless musicians around the world.

From Dockery Farms, the birthplace of this musical legacy, Panos Iliou will guide us through a musical journey along the paths of Delta Blues, Piedmont Blues, Bentonia Blues, and Hill Country Blues, exploring the regions that shaped the authentic sound of the blues.

His music is not limited to the Mississippi Delta. The journey continues through Texas Blues, the East Coast, Memphis, and reaches Chicago, where modern "electric" blues was born.


Credits

Social media
: Kallia Gerakianaki

PR & Communication: Eleftheria Sakareli

Date: Friday, December 20th at 22:30

Ticket: €10

Note: The theater also has a bar with affordable prices: beer €2.50, drinks €5




Monday, 16 December 2024 15:15

George Zacharopoulos - Tinder Ruined My Life

The Athens English Comedy Club welcomes back George Zacharopoulos, this time with his solo show "TINDER RUINED MY LIFE" - for one night only!

George met a girl in 2018. The Dream girl. A doctor, a mother of two, beautiful, smart, and funny. And then things happened... This is a show about love and betrayal. And it is 100% true.

This show is Baby Reindeer meets PS I Love You.

Opening act: Katerina Vrana

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About George:

Born and raised in Kalamata, George has gone on to dominate the UK comedy scene, headlining in the biggest comedy clubs as well as appearing on BBC One several times. He has performed sold out shows at both the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. In the last 2 years he has performed in 22 countries, while his videos have millions of views online.

EUROPEAN COMEDY AWARDS “BEST PERFORMER 2024"

International Comedian of the Year, Melbourne Comedy Festival in 2023

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Very funny, and utterly surprising, go see George Zacharopoulos before he leaves town. It is, without question, one of the best hours of comedy on offer."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Quintessential Review

"This funny and insightful take on relationships has a truly touching, shocking and heart breaking ending. Zacharopoulos is so clever and sharp witted. This is such an important show"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Entertainment Now

"He delivers this with such a wicked sense of humour that you will ache from laughing so hard"
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Reviews Hub

"Impeccably structured and wonderfully performed. Cathartic and hilarious."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Corr Blimey

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Sunday December 22nd

Time: 21:00 (Doors open 20:40)

Duration: 1h15

Tickets:
* Early-bird: €10
* General admission: €15
* At the door: €20

Info: 6987994689 // athensenglishcomedyclub@gmail.com

The theatre is wheelchair accessible.

Recommended for audiences aged 16 and above.

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Find George online:

Website

Facebook

Instagram

YouTube

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About the Athens English Comedy Club

Founded in 2019, the Athens English Comedy Club is the first, and only, purely English comedy club in Greece!

Sign up to our newsletter for direct-to-email updates and exclusive ticket offers!: http://eepurl.com/it6PzQ

Follow us on social media!

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

YouTube

TikTok

Come and laugh! Nay! Come and chortle. Or better yet, guffaw!

Thursday, 19 December 2024 10:26

Club Monamour X Pharaoh: NYE Party

Mona Athens is excited to invite you to CLUB MONAMOUR’s most anticipated party of the season co-hosted with our friends from Pharaoh Athens.

Inspired by the pulsating energy of Italo-disco and genre-defying beats, this is an exclusive vinyl-only celebration taking over Mona’s Underground Club in Psirri.

Get ready to dance alongside the city’s most intriguing crowd, all set to an eclectic line-up of DJs spinning deep, irresistible grooves until the early hours.

Special Guest of the Night:­ Sicilian DJ and music producer DJ SCM (Maurizio Schirò), based in Berlin, will be exploring sounds that transcend genres, spinning everything from Balearic, Italo-disco, afro-boogie, and early house. Joined by Maik Nait from the Kasseta Records collective – a cornerstone of the Athens scene for over a decade and serial vinyl collector. Warming up the evening, Yiorgos Koutivas (Polyphonia Project) from Avia in Messinia will set the tone with a signature multi-genre set.

We can’t wait to spend this Vinyl Spettacolare NYE with you!

For more information, please CLICK HERE!

 Exciting News from Radiant Heart! I’m beyond excited to invite you on a powerful new journey—Conscious Living: Conversations of the Soul—a sacred series of gatherings held both online and in-person in the heart of Greece.
 
These monthly circles are a heartfelt invitation to reconnect with your inner wisdom, awaken your soul’s essence, and walk the path of conscious evolution with a global community of like-hearted beings.
 
💫 What to Expect:
 
Each gathering is a sanctuary for spiritual connection, offering practical tools and soul-nourishing guidance to help you align with your highest self. Together, we’ll explore:
 
✨ Guided Intuitive Meditations
 
🔮 Group Intuitive Card Readings
 
🌕 Planetary & Energy Updates
 
🌱 Sharing Personal Awakenings
 
🌀 Conscious Awareness Tools for Raising Vibrational Energy
 
 🌿 Balancing Mind, Body, Soul & Spirit
 
🧭 Practical Wisdom & Sacred Embodiment Practices
 
 
These sessions are for anyone feeling called to deepen their connection to self, spirit, and the greater whole. Whether you're just beginning your spiritual path or seeking to expand and evolve, all are welcome.
 
We hold space with open hearts and sovereign souls. We listen, share, and rise together—playing our part in raising the collective vibration of the planet through personal transformation.
 
🗓 Launch: 12 June 2025
 
Online Gatherings | Every 2nd Thursday of the Month | 20h30 (GMT+3)
 
In-Person Gatherings By Request | Wellnest Athens - Alimos 
 
 ✨ Your presence matters. Your energy is a gift to the circle. ✨ 

By committing to this sacred time, you contribute to the potency of our shared field and the healing it inspires.
 
🔅 Join Us
 
Connect with us to receive details on our special monthly personal investment fee, designed to honor your journey and make these gatherings accessible, supportive, and deeply valuable. 
 
As your guide, space-holder, and fellow traveler, I am here to walk alongside you with love, intention, and grace.
 
 “We are the keepers of an ancient memory—a sacred knowing that healing begins in the luminous field around us.”
 
Let’s co-create a new timeline—rooted in truth, guided by soul, and lit by heart.
 
With infinite love and radiant light,
Valia – Radiant Hearts
💖 Believe in what your heart knows to be true.
 
Testimonials
 
Meeting twice a month with Valia and our group has become a soul-nourishing ritual. Her calm, intuitive presence creates a safe space where we share, reflect, and grow together. We talk about energy, self-awareness, healing, and everything that brings us closer to inner peace. Each session leaves me feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected—both to myself and to others. I'm truly grateful for this beautiful circle she’s created. - Leili, Athens

From the moment I first met Valia I felt a sense of unique connection as her energy is so open and caring. I have participated in her on-line mindfulness conversations and found a safe place to express myself as a spiritual being and healer and also explore new fields, learn more about how to improve myself and be more self aware. On top of it all, I met with wonderful people with whom we connect and understand each other beyond the mundane. - Eleni, Athens

I have found the Conscious Living Conversations meet-up to be a loving and unconditional space to listen, share, explore and learn. We are each on our own spiritual and wellness journey, and this beautiful platform explores a topic each week, allows a sharing of one's own personal experience and listening to learn about new ideas, thoughts and material that is available to each of us to further grow in our own journey. Meditation, laughter, love, knowledge..so grateful for this lovely platform hosted by Valia! - Kailash Parbhoo, South Africa

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