THEATRE OF THE NO, Athens’ first English-speaking theatre,  presents an extraordinary tribute to the legendary Charlie Parker, performed by  Gilad Atzmon Quartet. This electrifying event, takes place on Saturday 1st March at  22:30, offering an unforgettable evening of jazz that reimagines Parker’s timeless sound with a contemporary twist.

Far more than a nostalgic tribute, this performance is a celebration of Parker’s enduring legacy and the very essence of jazz itself.  Charlie “Bird” Parker, together with Dizzy Gillespie, revolutionized the sound of jazz, pioneering the Bebop movement and transforming Afro-American music into high art. His influence elevated jazz beyond the ballroom, establishing it as the classical music of America.

At the helm of this tribute is Gilad Atzmon, a world-renowned saxophonist and jazz visionary. Known for his ability to channel the energy and soul of jazz’s Golden Era, he brings a fresh and dynamic approach to Parker’s music. Atzmon’s 2008 album, "In Loving Memory of America" (ENJA Records), was both a best-seller and an award-winning tribute to Parker, widely praised by music lovers and critics alike. His fresh approach captures the virtuosity, soul, and electrifying energy that made Bird’s music both groundbreaking and deeply moving.

“Gilad Atzmon combines thrilling jazz musicianship with a maverick political intelligence.” – The Guardian

“One of the finest alto players around. Gilad pays his respects to Bird. It’s striking how similar Gilad’s sweet, open-throated sound is to Parker’s, but as you’d expect from the fiery philosopher-turned-Blockhead, this is no mere tribute album.” – BBC Music Magazine

“Maybe because he’s such a wild card himself, saxophonist Atzmon plays Charlie Parker with a perfect mix of bluster and vulnerability.” – The Independent

“Atzmon is surely the hardest-gigging man in British jazz... the music here is subtle, ambiguous, often beautiful – and features a saxophonist playing deep from the heart.” – The Times

Gilad Atzmon: tenor sax

Michalis Tsiftsis: electric guitar

Giorgos Pantazopoulos:  bass

Sera Bellos: drums

Ronnie Scotts’: https://www.youtube.com/live/ZN59YoOKwjo?si=98o1DcDQggpyKt4v

Documentary: https://youtu.be/mbg0YYH5wr0?si=bPrHRE7ux6JPYW1b

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Poster Design: Sotiria Bramou

Social Media: Kallia Gerakianaki

P.R. & Communication: Eleftheria Sakareli

Date & Time:  Saturday 1st March at  22:30

Bar Available: Beer 3€, Drinks 6-8€

THEATRE OF THE NO: Konstantinou Palaiologou 3, Athens Ι +30 6946851001

(opposite the Athens City Hall)

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Sunday, March 2 at Stavros Niarchos Park is all about celebration! 🎉 Live music, percussion parades, a DJ set, workshops for all ages, costumes, games, and dancing will set the stage for an unforgettable Sunday.

🎧 DJ Palov kicks things off with an eclectic mix of jazz, funk, hip hop, reggae, and dub before passing the baton to Los Petralonicos and Daniela Bolano, whose fusion of Latin, swing, jazz, and traditional sounds will get everyone moving. Meanwhile, the dynamic percussion group Bloco Swingueira will electrify the park with Brazilian beats and carnival energy.

🎶 Los Petralonicos

Blending the psychedelic sounds of the Amazon with Latin swing and jazz, Los Petralonicos take audiences on a musical journey full of energy and nostalgia. Their signature mix of Cumbia Psicodélica and Chicha Peruana invites the crowd to become part of the performance, turning every show into a lively, immersive experience.

🎛️ DJ Palov

A true musical explorer, DJ Palov transforms each set into a rhythmic adventure. Fusing Latin, cumbia, afro, jazz, funk, hip hop, reggae, and dub, he unearths global sounds that make every performance unique. Whether spinning at major European festivals alongside artists like Quantic and Bonobo or digging through rare vinyl collections, he’s always pushing the boundaries of music.

🥁 Bloco Swingueira

Pure carnival energy! Since 2014, Bloco Swingueira has been bringing the beats of Brazil to Athens with their infectious samba afro and samba reggae rhythms. A staple of SNFCC’s Carnival celebrations, their high-energy performances and workshops create an atmosphere of pure joy.

📍 11:30–12:00 | Bloco Swingueira Parade | Starting point: Canal
🎧 12:00–13:30 | DJ Palov | Great Lawn
🥁 12:40–13:00 | Bloco Swingueira Show | Starting point: Canal
🎶 13:30–15:00 | Los Petralonicos | Great Lawn

Get ready for a day filled with music, movement, and celebration! ✨💃🕺

The SNFCC welcomes Clean Monday with a vibrant celebration of Greek music and dance! On Monday, March 3, we embrace the arrival of Lent and spring with a spectacular traditional festival.

From 12:00 to 15:00, ethnomusicologist Lambros Liavas curates and presents a rich mosaic of Greek musical and dance traditions on the Great Lawn, inviting everyone to take part in this cherished cultural gathering.

With extensive expertise in Greek folk music—gained through academic research and firsthand experiences across the country—Lambros Liavas guides us through the time-honored farewell to the Carnival season. Expect an exciting fusion of carnival mimic dances with kalamatiano, kangelia, tsamiko, Macedonian syrto, Thracian zonaradiko, Constantinopolitan hasapiko, Smyrnaic karsilama, Cretan pentozali, and island balos dances.

Leading the musical ensemble is the dynamic duo of Alexandros Arkadopoulos (clarinet, flute) and Giannis Pavlopoulos (violin, vocals), accompanied by accordion virtuoso Thanos Stavridis and trumpeter Tasos Valkanis, who adds a lively Macedonian brass flair. Also contributing to the rhythm and melody are Iordanis Kouzinopoulos on laouto and vocals, and Manousos Klapakis on percussion.

Joining them are six remarkable young vocalists—graduates of the NKUA Postgraduate Program in Ethnomusicology and Musical Practice: Sevastiani Vletsi, Emmeleia Damanaki, Marianthi-Ippolyti Katsari, Chrysi Tzavla, Dimitra Tsagkaraki, and Varvara Tsiviki. The event also features Pontic lyra player Ilias Avramidis and Cretan lyra player Manolis Bountalakis, adding their own regional flair to the celebration.

Bringing the festivities to life, the dance troupes of the Folk Society “Xoropaideia” (led by Vasilis Karfis and Maria Ziaka) and the Pontic Association “Argonafte Komninoi” (under the direction of Kostas Savvinidis) invite everyone to join hands and dance together in a joyful celebration of tradition!

The first feature-length documentary by Tzeli Hadjidimitriou will be presented in a special screening on Friday, March 7, at 21:30 at Danaos Cinema. Following the screening, there will be a discussion with the director.

 

In the 1970s, lesbians from around the world began arriving in a small village on the Greek island of Lesvos. As tensions with the locals grew, filmmaker Tzeli Hadjidimitriou—a native of Lesvos and a lesbian herself—tells a 40+ year story of love, community, conflicts, and the quest for acceptance.

This could be any beautiful town on any picturesque Greek island. But it isn't. Eresos, a village with a current population of 1,581, carries a unique historical and cultural significance. Connected to the ancient poet Sappho, Eresos has, for decades, been a beacon and a utopia for the global lesbian community.

For over 40 years, lesbians from around the world have gathered here in search of love, freedom, and a sense of belonging. But their relationship with the local community has not always been smooth. Who defines the true meaning of the word Lesbian? And how ready can a small society be to embrace a complete shift from the heteronormative model—let alone become a symbol of it?

Filmmaker, photographer, and author Tzeli Hadjidimitriou carries the identity of a Lesvian both in the literal and cultural sense. With Lesvia, her debut feature-length documentary, she delivers a powerful record of Eresos’ transformation from the 1970s to today, preserving an essential piece of LGBTQ+ history. The film brings to life the story of a place and a community through rare archival footage, diaries, photographs, videos, and interviews with the people who have shaped its identity over the years.

Lesvia premiered in the International Competition section of the 26th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, where it received a Special Mention (Mermaid Award) and the Hellenic Film Center Award for Best Debut Greek Director. The documentary also won the Jury Prize and the Audience Award at Festival Écrans Mixtes in Lyon and has been showcased and awarded at numerous international festivals over the past year. Highlights include: Audience Award – Wicked Queer: Boston’s LGBTQ+ Film Festival, Best Feature Film – Zinegoak Film Festival, Festival Favorites & Director’s Choice Awards – Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film Festival, Best Feature Film (DOK International Jury Story) – Zinegoak Film Festival & Special Mention – Queer Porto.

Tzeli Hadjidimitriou was born and raised in Lesvos. She is an award-winning filmmaker, visual artist, and author. Her photography has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in Australia, China, Italy, Turkey, and Greece and has been published in numerous photobooks. She developed a passion for cinema through workshops with Michelangelo Antonioni and later studied Cinematography in Rome. Since 1990, she has been filming, photographing, and documenting the lives of Lesvos’ residents.

Her book A Girl’s Guide to Lesbos (2012) was the first guide to document the lesbian history of Eresos and its connection to the ancient poet Sappho.

She is a founding member of Anemos Dimirourgias, a creative initiative based in Athens that produces works exploring gender, sexuality, and cultural diversity through film, documentaries, photography, visual arts, and symposia. Lesvia is her first feature-length documentary.

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If wine is your cup of tea, Oenorama is the place to be!

Greece’s largest and most important wine show returns to the Zappeion Megaron from March 7 to 10, bringing together thousands of wine lovers to explore over 2,500 wines from 375 winemakers across Greece and beyond.

Since 1994, Oenorama has been the meeting point for Greek wine pioneers, from industry legends to experimental producers working with indigenous yeasts, rare Greek varietals, and natural vinification techniques.

All of Greece’s wine regions and grape varieties will be showcased, along with a selection of imported wines. Thirteen Cypriot wineries will also present their emerging labels made from native grapes.

Tasters will focus on fresh white and rosé wines from the 2024 vintage, as well as older reds. At the Oenorama Tasting Gallery, a walk-around, self-serve space, visitors can discover recent releases and legacy wines that have shaped the Greek Wine Renaissance.

More than just a tasting, Oenorama is a deep dive into Greek wine, offering both professionals and enthusiasts the chance to experience its latest trends and innovations.

📅 When: March 7-10, 2025
🕒 Times: Friday: 17:00 - 21:00 Saturday - Monday: 10:00 - 14:00 & 15:00 - 19:00

THEATRE OF THE NO, Athens' first English-speaking theatre, presents the award-winning dark comedy “BIG BOYS”, by acclaimed American playwright Rich Orloff, under the direction of Yoel Wulfhart.

A fast-paced, razor-sharp satire, this contemporary play humorously and sarcastically exposes the dark side of workplace competition and the human need for validation and dominance. Offering a hilarious and incisive exploration of power, ambition, and male desire, the play premieres on Friday, March 7th, and runs every Friday and Monday at 20:00.

This two-character comedy delves into the absurd and often dark dynamic between a self-satisfied, grandiose, and amoral boss and his insecure, ethical, yet deeply unhappy assistant. Set within the confines of a single office, the play becomes a battleground where power, ambition, and morality collide in a high-stakes game of manipulation and survival.

With surreal touches and influences from the Vaudeville theatrical genre, the play evokes the subversive comedies of the Marx Brothers, with razor-sharp dialogue and situations that flirt with chaos, creating an explosive effect. Featuring razor-sharp dialogue and chaotic situations that create an explosive mix of laughter and deeper reflection.

The play, awarded at the InterPlay International Play Festival and with the Auricle Award, has been successfully staged in the U.S. and across Europe. The Athens production marks the 12th global presentation of the play, which recently premiered in Finland.

About the Playwright: Rich Orloff is internationally recognized for his sharp comedies. His works, including Funny as a Crutch, The Naked Truth, and Romantic Fools, have been performed over 120 times worldwide, from New York to Madrid and even Antarctica.

Playwright: Rich Orloff

Director: Yoel Wulfhart

Assistant Director - Stage Manager: David Rawstron

Assistant Director B: Nikos Fytas

Music by Philippos Peristeris

Lighting Designer: Fernanda Balcells

Cast

Victor: Konstantinos Fragkos
Norman: Giannis Oichaliotis
Norman: Konstantinos Michail (performing on: 28/3, 31/3, 25/4, 28/4)

Photography: Nikos Pagonakis

Video: Nikos Pagonakis, Nikos Fytas

Poster design: Sotiria Bramou

Set-Custom Designer: Panagiota Lafazani

Social Media:Kallia Gerakianaki

PR & Communication: Eleftheria Sakareli

Production: Fail Better Productions

Performance Dates: 7th March – 23nd May
Every Friday & Monday at 20:00 No performances on: 18/4, 21/4, 2/5 & 9/5

Notes: The play is performed in English.

The theatre also offers a bar with affordable prices (beer 3€, drinks 6-8€)

Tickets: 15€
Limited deal: 20 tickets available at 5€ at the box office (arrival by 19:00 required)

Theatre of the NO, Athens' premier English-speaking theatre, hosts  10th Anniversary Edition of Athens Tap Jam, celebrating with a special edition featuring internationally acclaimed tap dancer, choreographer, and director Derick K. Grant, on Friday 14th March at 22:30. As Greece’s only permanent event dedicated to improvised jazz and tap dancing, following in the footsteps of Smalls Jazz Club in New York. 

The evening will begin with a high-energy first set featuring Athens Tap Jam’s creators, guest artists, and the live house band, ensuring a thrilling fusion of music and dance. Following this, an open jam session will welcome dancers and musicians of all levels to take the stage. 

Derick K. Grant, a towering figure in the global tap dance community, has built an illustrious career spanning over three decades. He starred in Broadway’s Bring In ‘Da Noise, Bring In ‘Da Funk, received the prestigious Bessie Award. In 2021, he was honored as one of five tap dance legends commemorated with a U.S. postage stamp celebrating the legacy of tap dance in America. Grant has also collaborated with Só Dança on an innovative new line of professional tap shoes, further cementing his influence in the dance world.

Founded in 2014 by Natasha Chanta-Martin and Elina Vafeiadi, Athens Tap Jam has grown into a premier destination for jazz and tap dance enthusiasts, hosting a remarkable roster of world-class performers, including Sarah Reich, Max Pollak, Roxane Butterfly, Heather Cornell, Tony Romano, Lenny Sendersky, Thomas Wadelton, Pedro Consorte, and Dayna Szydrowski. Recognized for its contributions to the jazz tap scene in Europe, ATJ was recently honored by the Changing Times Tap Initiative of New York.

Andreas Papagiannakopoulos: electric guitar

Panagiotis Charalambopoulos: double bass

 Seraphim Tourikas: drums

Host: Thanos Daskalopoulos

Special Guests: Derick K. Grant, Adédèjì , MC YinkaCredits

Poster design: Sotiria Bramou

Social Media:Kallia Gerakianaki

PR & Communication: Eleftheria Sakareli

Date: Friday 14th March  I Arrival at 22:00 I starts at 22:30

Tickets: 10€

Note: The theatre also offers a bar with affordable prices (beer 3€, drinks 6-8€)

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Tap Dance Workshops with Derick K. Grant – March 15-16, 2025

As part of this exclusive weekend, Grant will also conduct beginner and advanced tap workshops at PLAYGROUND for the Arts. Renowned for his unparalleled musicality, deep-rooted knowledge of traditional tap, and innovative teaching methods, Grant offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for dancers to learn directly from one of the most respected figures in the tap world.

For workshop details and registration contact: +30 694 868 3607

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THEATRE OF THE NO, Athens' first English-speaking theatre, presents a unique jazz night featuring  «Kontrafouris Baby Trio», a band celebrated for its energy and innovative sound. Led by the renowned Hammond organ virtuoso George Kontrafouris, the trio features a rotating lineup of young musicians, bringing fresh enthusiasm and dynamic performances to the stage.  Οn Saturday 15th March at 22:30

Founded in 2009, Kontrafouris Baby Trio serves as a musical expression workshop, capturing the enthusiasm and joy of playing in a band for the first time. The ensemble acts as a "school" for emerging musicians, who, upon reaching the age of 25, pass the torch to the next generation, ensuring continuous renewal and freshness in the band's sound.

George Kontrafouris, a mentor to generations of Greek jazz musicians with an illustrious international career, has collaborated with legendary artists such as Mark Johnson, Arild Andersen, Marcus Stockhausen, Louisiana Red, Keith Copeland, Andy Sheppard, Ralph Peterson Jr., Bob Brozman, Carla Cook, Alvester Garnett, David Liebman, Houston Person, Eric Alexander, Benny Golson, Tim Hagans, Sheila Jordan, and many more. In addition to performing, he has taught jazz piano and organ at the Ionian University, Athenaeum Conservatory in Greece, and the Sibelius Academy in Finland, as well as leading workshops in Greece, Ireland, Indonesia, and Estonia.

Date: Saturday 15th March at 22:30

Poster Design: Sotiria Bramu

Social Media Management: Kallia Gerakianaki

PR & Communication: Eleftheria Sakareli

Ticket Price: 10€

Note: The theatre also offers a bar with affordable prices (beer 3€, drinks 6-8€)

THEATRE OF THE NO: Konstantinou Palaiologou 3, Athens Ι 6946851001 

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Opening: Saturday, 15 March, 2025, 18:00
Duration:  15 March – 5 April, 2025
Hours: Thursday to Saturday, 17:00-20:00

FokiaNou Art Space is pleased to present a two-person show curated by Norwegian Kjell-Erik Ruud, bringing a Norway-based artist into the space with a Greek artist, contrasting media as well as perpectives.

According to Ruud, in the midst of this chaotic time, with threats from the east and west, war and hardship, we need something that shows us what binds us together. These connections emerge in the encounter between two entirely different artistic expressions. "Between Threads" is an exploratory approach between two completely different art forms, involving two women who are at very different stages of life and geographically located at opposite ends of Europe.

Originally from Kurdistan, Kwestan Jamal Bawan presents an installation entitled “Needle as Pencil II” in which she embroiders fabric using her own and her children’s hair. She stitches her life, which is gradually changing, much like watching a film in slow motion. It is a journey from Kurdistan through Europe to Norway; now her embroideries are the ones traveling.

The threads connecting these artworks indeed weave a deeper understanding of the era we are in. Women who lead the way by using their language, or in this case, art, to convey powerful messages are essential voices in contemporary culture.

Konstantina Lazaridou, a recent graduate of Athens School of Fine Arts, hails from Florina. Her ceramic tiles possess a compelling strength; when assembled, they create a cohesive narrative, yet each tile also tells its own story. When these tiles, initially placed in the streets of Athens, are placed within an exhibition space, it introduces an interesting dynamic. The transition from street art to a more traditional gallery setting prompts viewers to engage in a different kind of dialogue. In a gallery, the context shifts from public to private, which can influence how people perceive the work. The interaction with other art forms can enhance or alter the impact of her ceramic pieces. This juxtaposition presents opportunities for deeper conversations about themes such as identity, community, and the role of women in art. Ultimately, it raises questions: How does the environment shape our understanding of art, and what stories emerge from different artistic expressions?

We need hope, we need moments of absence from fear, we need art.

FoKiaNou Art Space is an artist-run project space in the intimacy of a small apartment in an old building in the center of Athens.  The apartment has been transformed into an open space that encourages collaborative creative efforts between Greek and foreign artists, thereby promoting and supporting the local art community.  The space hosts exhibitions, workshops and projects under the direction of two artists, Mary Cox and Panagiotis Voulgaris. 

Odysseas is a stand-up comedian based in Athens. He performs regularly in both English and Greek, and has gigged at Losantzele and Mic Drop comedy clubs in Athens, as well as theater venues and festivals all around Greece.

Odysseas was one of the very first comedians to play at the Athens English Comedy Club back in 2019, and you will have since caught him on our stage regularly doing spots and MCing shows, while in 2024 we hosted Odysseas' work in progress show 'TERRIBLE THOUGHTS' - how time has passed!

Odysseas was one half of the (Greek) double-bill show “Two people telling jokes” (“Δύο που λένε αστεία”) with comedian Alexandros Paspardanis at Calderone bar, which was consistently sold out for two seasons, and where he is now presenting his Greek solo show as well!

From Odysseas you can expect comedy with a surrealist twist, commenting on topics ranging from family and religion, to death, and driving tickets. He's got it all!

Join us on Sunday, March 16th for a full hour of Odysseas before he goes to Netflix!

Opening act: Dimitri Doukoglou

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 *29 countries*

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Date: Sunday, Μarch 16th 

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

Tickets: €10 early-bird | €14 general admission | €17 at the door

Duration: 80mins

Recommended for ages 16+

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

The theatre is wheelchair accessible.

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uV8fHDWXcJM7YJr78 

Info: 6987994689 // athensenglishcomedyclub@gmail.com 

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