On Wednesday January 28 at 5:30 PM, you're invited to a WHENsday Workshop, part of the signature event series at the WHEN Hub designed to offer a mid-week pause for inspiration and growth.

This special event is inspired and co-created by XpatAthens, Motherhood Guide, and WHEN Hub! It is a casual workshop and conversation in a warm space so we can explore...

Restless & Exhausted: Why ‘Doing It All’ Isn’t a Superpower

If you’ve ever felt proud of pushing yourself to the edge of exhaustion by doing everything alone, this is for you.

It’s for the successful woman in business who believes the only way to be taken seriously is by overperforming, every single day.

 

The mom who feels guilty resting and believes she should always be on top of everything.

For the single mom who hesitates to ask for help.

And for every woman who quietly wears the “I can do it all” medal as proof of strength, while often feeling taken for granted, overworked, and even lonely.

This honest, thought-provoking talk challenges the “strong woman” narrative and offers a new way to think about strength, help, and balance.

Because doing it all alone isn’t a strength, it’s survival.

Join us on Wednesday January 28 at 6:00 PM at WHEN Hub and be part of the conversation.

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About Zaneta Intaite Founder of MotherhoodGuide.com

Twice an expat, and mother of a med student, 42-year-old Zaneta has lived in Lithuania, Malta, and now the beautiful Peloponnese, Greece. 

Zaneta knows firsthand what it’s like to feel completely alone as a parent, moving countries twice, experiencing “depleted mom syndrome,” pursuing a career as a woman, rearranging life as an empty nester and mother of an adult, and even falling face down as a fresh skateboarder.

Grounded in science, psychology, and modern motherhood practices, Žaneta believes real growth comes from learning, trying, failing, learning more, and eventually getting it right. 

She encourages women to challenge outdated narratives, support each other more, stop chasing a perfect balance, and focus on where they are truly needed today.

The legendary American alternative band The Dream Syndicate returns to Athens for a one-night-only performance. Celebrated as pioneers of the 1980s Paisley Underground scene and influential across generations of music lovers, the band will deliver a two-part show:

• First, a best-of set, featuring their iconic tracks from The Days of Wine and Roses to their most recent work.

• Then, for the first time ever live, the band will perform their seminal 1984 album “Medicine Show” in its entirety.

This tour coincides with the long-awaited reissue of “Medicine Show”, following years of legal battles through which The Dream Syndicate regained the rights to the album. The remastered release comes in a 4-CD box set and vinyl, via the band’s own Down There Records, distributed by Fire Records.

The Athens show features the band’s classic lineup:

• Steve Wynn – vocals, guitar

• Dennis Duck – drums

• Mark Walton – bass

• Jason Victor – guitar

• Chris Cacavas – keyboards (Green on Red)

Since forming in Los Angeles in 1982, The Dream Syndicate have fused the energy of punk with 60s psychedelia and the dark, moody edge of early indie rock. Their sound has evolved over the decades while retaining the intensity, passion, and authenticity that define a band playing for substance over style.

“Medicine Show” has long been recognized as an underrated masterpiece, an album that demands to be experienced fully. Forty years on, its power, depth, and relevance are stronger than ever.

This Athens performance promises to be a celebration of sound, history, and spirit, honoring a band that continues to inspire, evolve, and prove why its legend remains alive.

Opening: Saturday, 31 January 2026 at 18:00

Opening Hours: Thursday & Friday 18:00–21:00 / Saturday & Sunday 12:00–20:00

FokiaNou Art Space is pleased to host the exhibition “HYDORerotics” by the contemporary art collective elementA, continuing its creative trajectory following the group’s recent and successful participation in PLATFORMS PROJECT 2025 at the former Tobacco Factory, with the theme “WATER.” The artists approach water as a fundamental element of life, a carrier of memory and transformation, and a field of philosophical and environmental inquiry. The exhibition unfolds as a contemporary “symposium of ideas,” where water becomes the starting point for questions about the flow of time, the relationship between humans and nature, ecological urgency, and the power of imagination.

With innate curiosity and a passion for possibilities, the HYDORerotics reflect on the fluid element, transforming their answers—or their doubts—into artistic gesture. Through installations, prints, paintings, original techniques, and repurposed materials, the elementA collective composes a multilayered and deeply experiential narrative. The presentation evolves across dark and light spaces, where the natural meets the artificial and the real converses with the imaginary, creating an environment that encourages observation, empathy, and contemplation.

The HYDORerotics propose an experience where art meets philosophy, ecological concern, and the human search for meaning. Visitors are invited to engage in an active dialogue about the planet’s most precious element, to reconsider their own relationship with water, and to rediscover the fluidity that shapes both the world and the self.

Curation & Organization: elementA Art Collective, with the support of artists Panagiotis Voulgaris & Mary Cox

Members of elementA Laskarína Karagianni (Athens), Iliana Kolovou (Corfu), Vani Koronaki (Athens), Vasileios Papaioannou (Sydney, Australia), Dimitra Savva (Larnaca, Cyprus), Efi Seitanidou (Athens), Kalomoira Tsoukalá (Athens), Sofia Foniadaki (Ierapetra)

Instagram: @artelementa

FokiaNou Art Space is an active and open hub of artistic creation, fostering collaboration between Greek and international artists. In 2024 it celebrated ten years of continuous presence, having presented—under the curatorship of Panagiotis Voulgaris and Mary Cox—more than 70 group, solo, and interdisciplinary exhibitions, as well as workshops and talks. Its outward-looking character is further strengthened through participation in major international events, such as the TRYST Art Fair at the Torrance Art Museum in Los Angeles, the Athena exhibition in Karlsruhe (2025), and the SuperMarket Independent Art Fair in Stockholm (2023, 2019), contributing to the networking of independent art spaces and the development of a wider international collaborative community.

In a world where everything is easily replaced, returning to the kitchen feels almost revolutionary. 

The Euphoria Series and Penelope Dimitrakopoulou invite you to a day of conscious connection on Sunday, February 1st. Step away from the noise and join an intimate gathering designed to nourish both the plate and the soul. Together with Agapi Micheli—professional chef, mother, and advocate for simplicity—we are stripping away the drama of "perfect" cooking to rediscover a more human way to eat.

This isn’t a lecture on right or wrong; It’s a real conversation about the quiet power of using what we have, respecting our ingredients, and bringing "care" back to the table.

The Experience Includes: 

✨ Hands-on Workshop: Master zero-waste techniques and the art of sustainable cooking.
✨ Mindset & Connection: A deep-dive conversation led by Penelope Dimitrakopoulou on bridging the gap between our habits and our mental well-being.
✨ A Curated Lunch: An exquisite meal with intentional wine pairings.
✨ Private Sanctuary: Exclusive use of the restaurant for our group to connect in peace.

Why take a seat?

• Shift Your Perspective: Turn sustainability from an obligation into a joy.

• Learn the "How": Gain practical tools to cook seasonally and waste nothing.

• Reconnect: Find the love that sometimes gets lost between the Tupperware.

If you feel like we’re speaking your language, we invite you to take a seat at our table and restore the love that sometimes gets lost between the Tupperware.

📍 Location: @proveleggiosathens, Paramythias 11, Kerameikos
Time: 14:00

🎟️ Tickets
• Early Bird (until 28 Jan): 65€

📩 Limited seating for an intimate experience. DM @theeuphoriaseries early to book your spot.

THEATRE OF THE NO, Athens first English speaking theatre, hosts «GILAD ATZMON'S BASS LESS QUARTET» for a special one night performance on Saturday, 8th February at 22:30. This exceptional ensemble brings together an extraordinary lineup of talent: rising Greek star Vironas Ntolas on guitar, promising drumming virtuoso Simos Reniotis, the enchanting vocalist Tali Atzmon, and internationally acclaimed jazz artist Gilad Atzmon on bass clarinet. Together, they promise an evening of music that celebrates the transformative and revolutionary spirit of jazz.

The Bass-Less Quartet pays homage to the rich history of jazz, tracing its evolution from the early 1920s to the present day. Their repertoire spans a century of timeless music, from soulful classics like "Willow Weep for Me" to Chet Baker’s poignant "I Fall in Love Too Easily." The group also infuses a fresh and authentic jazz spirit into reinterpretations of The Beatles and other pop classics.

For jazz lovers who feel disconnected from the complexities of contemporary trends, the Bass-Less Quartet promises to rekindle the belief in jazz as an art form dedicated to the pursuit of beauty against all odds.

Tali Atzmon: vocal

Vironas Ntolas: guitar

Gilad Atzmon:  bass clarinet

Simos Reniotis: drums

Photography: Nikos Pagonakis

Poster Design: Sotiria Bramou

Social Media: Kallia Gerakianaki

PR & Communication: Eleftheria Sakareli

Saturday 8th February  at 22:30

Ticket Price: 10€

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

About THEATRE OF THE NO: Αn international performing arts centre, creating a colourful and multicultural hub for internationals and locals in the heart of Athens by curating a unique repertoire of artistic productions and performances in English  including theatre plays, operas, comedy and music concerts.

The CineDoc Documentary Festival is once again presenting, as part of its seasonal tributes and special screenings for 2025-2026, an anthology of short documentaries on Thursday, February 12, with the presence of the filmmakers, and Sunday, February 15, at DANAOS Cinema.

The focus of the tribute is on public space and its appropriation through filmmaking, as well as the power of cinema to tell universal stories about human relationships, collective memory, and the trauma of nations.

The documentaries being presented are:

• The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing by Thodoris Panagopoulos

• Non-essential Movement by Nikoleta Leousi

• Pave Paradise by Alkaios Spyrou

• Albgreko by Ilir Tsuko

• Yayou Rap by Eva Stefani

Additionally, by purchasing a ticket, CineDoc audiences will have the opportunity to watch the award-winning Greek co-produced VR experience The Exploding Girl at DANAOS. The VR screening is presented in collaboration with the Creative Media school, SAE Athens.

This tribute is realized with the support of the Hellenic Film Center, Audiovisual Media and Creation (E.K.K.O.ME.D.) – Creative Greece.

SCREENING PROGRAM

ATHENS – DANAOS Cinema (Kifisias 109, Ampelokipi)

Tickets available at the cinema box office and online here. 

Thursday, February 12, 2026 / 19:45, DANAOS 1
Q&A with the filmmakers after the screening. Moderated by Giorgos Angelopoulos, Artistic Director of the Drama International Short Film Festival.
A reception in the cinema foyer, hosted by the Open Farm team, will follow.

Sunday, February 15, 2026 / 16:00, DANAOS 2
A brief introduction by the filmmakers will precede the screening.

FILMS IN THE TRIBUTE

THE FLOWERS STAND SILENTLY, WITNESSING – Thodoris Panagopoulos (2024, 17’)

Watch the trailer here



With roots in Greece, Lebanon, and Palestine, director Thodoris Panagopoulos draws inspiration from a precious and rare film archive: two silent 16mm films from the 1930s-40s depicting the beauty of Palestinian wildflowers.

A documentary about the people of Palestinian land, preserving collective memory, and the value of historical material as a form of resistance against cultural erasure.

• Grand Jury Prize for Best Short Documentary – Sundance Film Festival 2025

• Best Short Documentary – IDFA 2024

NON-ESSENTIAL MOVEMENT – Nikoleta Leousi (2024, 19’)

Watch the trailer here



1895 was an interesting year. The first motorized bus was built and put into circulation. In March of the same year, the Lumière brothers filmed workers leaving their factory.

In March 2020, the window of vision narrowed. City life almost stopped. Aimless travel was banned and cinemas closed. Today, what does the city miss most? Cinemas, or aimless movement?

• Award of the Hellenic Film Critics Association (PEKK)

• Award of the Federation of Greek Film Clubs (National Competition Program) – 47th Drama International Short Film Festival

PAVE PARADISE – Alkaios Spyrou (2024, 15’)

Watch the trailer here



The municipal council announces the redevelopment of Omonia, one of the most central and neglected areas of Athens. As tensions rise, the director follows three long-term residents threatened by the shadow of redevelopment.

• Documentary Award (National Competition Program) – 47th Drama International Short Film Festival

ELBGREKO – Ilir Tsuko (2024, 28’)

Watch the trailer here



A production of ONASSIS CULTURE.

The children and grandchildren of Albanian immigrants of the 1990s are born and raised in Greece. Ilir Tsuko’s documentary tells their stories, which are neither solely Albanian nor solely Greek—they are both.

In a world of identity conflicts, the director’s camera highlights multiple identities not as burdens of history but as compasses for a better future.

Scientific Supervisor: Dimitris Christopoulos

• World Premiere – Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival 2025

• Best Greek Short Documentary (Jury & Federation of Greek Film Clubs) – Chania Film Festival 2025

• Honorable Mention – Beyond Borders International Documentary Festival Kastellorizo 2025

YAYOU RAP – Eva Stefani (2023)



Every Sunday, granddaughter Antela visits her grandmother, Antela. One spring afternoon, the little girl decides to teach her grandmother to rap. Despite initial difficulties, Grandma Antela ultimately creates her own rap.

PARALLEL EVENT – DANAOS CINEMA

VR SCREENING: THE EXPLODING GIRL

Caroline Poggi, Jonathan Vinel | 2025 | France, Greece | 18’
Produced by: ATLAS V, BYRD

By purchasing a ticket, CineDoc audiences can also watch the award-winning Greek co-produced VR The Exploding Girl. Screening in collaboration with Creative Media School, SAE Athens.

Synopsis: For the past three months, Candice explodes every day—sometimes multiple times a day—with a record of seven explosions. She has now reached 192 explosions. A raw and clear portrait of an entire generation’s rage, Candice’s story uses 3D animation to create a bold new work in the world of virtual reality.

• Official Selection – Immersive Competition / Cannes Film Festival 2025

• Official Selection – Immersive Competition / Venice Film Festival 2025

Screening Schedule:

• Thursday, February 12: 21:00–23:00

• Sunday, February 15: 17:00–18:30

About CineDoc

Download the CineDoc Documentary Festival 2025-26 catalog here.
Watch the CineDoc Festival 2025-26 trailer here.

CineDoc screens and distributes award-winning Greek and international documentaries. Screenings take place as part of the CineDoc Documentary Festival, in collaboration with DANAOS Cinema, Anesis Summer Cinema, the French Institute, the Greek Film Archive, CineDoc Volos (under the auspices of the Municipality of Volos), with the support of the Region of Thessaly – Magnesia & Northern Sporades, the Municipality of Larissa, Thessaloniki Film Festival (halls “Pavlos Zannas” and “Stavros Tornes”), and the Cultural Space “Simeio” in Rethymno.

The festival runs annually from September to April in the main CineDoc network, presenting new films about once a month. The sponsor of the CineDoc Documentary Festival 2025-2026 is the Hellenic Film Center, Audiovisual Media and Creation (E.K.K.O.ME.D.) – Creative Greece.

CineDoc continuously expands its distribution network through screenings across the Greek islands (Cyclades, Sporades, Ionian, and Dodecanese under CineDoc Island) and the rest of Greece. The festival co-organizes and supports regional documentary screenings with cultural and environmental organizations, film clubs, advisory centers, foundations, cinemas, municipalities, etc. Parallel and regional screenings take place throughout the year.

Follow CineDoc on Facebook and Instagram. For more information: https://www.cinedoc.gr | cinedocanemon@gmail.com

On February 15 & 16 we celebrate love at Mona’s Living room during the closing week of CAFE SOCIETY pop-up brunch with esteemed guests.

Savour a gourmet plant-based menu by Justine Pruvot, enjoy exquisite natural wines by Tanini Agapi Mou and explore a one-of-a-kind selection of vintage fashion curated by L'on Space. Vinyls sets by Chris Kontos (15/2) & Leonidas Danezos (16/2), to create a tender atmosphere.

Open Doors | First Come, First Loved 🏹♥️

Downtempo Paintings and Feel Life Music are thrilled to present a one-of-a-kind event featuring a true legend of contemporary electronic music: 𝐎 𝐓 𝐓!!

After years, Ott. returns to Athens and Greece with an extraordinary performance, presenting his breathtaking new album, Hiraeth! Joining him on this sonic adventure are Kukan dUb Lagan, Sygnals, and Daoine Sidhe!

Prepare for a magical journey through sound, soul, and emotions – this is an experience you don’t want to miss!

📍 Location: GAZARTE / Ground Stage
🕤 Door: 21:30
⏳ End: 03:00

🎟 TICKETS

• EARLY BIRD €18.00 // SOLD OUT
• PHASE 1 €22.00 // NOW ON SALE
• PHASE 2 / DOOR €25.00

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Join the Athens English Comedy Club on Sunday, February 16th, for an open mic night! 

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

Headliner: Visiting comedian Oumer Teyeb, all the way from Montreal!

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!

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*

Date: Sunday, February 16th 

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

Tickets:€8-10
Duration: 1h30 + interval

 

For the first exhibition of 2025, FokiaNou Art Space presents a group show entitled “Athens Old and New”. This follows a tradition where since 2018, FokiaNou’s first show of the year has been a group show with theme of Athens. In response to an open call, 18 artists will participate with works in various media, responding to the theme of rapid and massive changes going on in Athens at present. 

From the current building boom to infrastructure “improvements”, the growth in mass tourism to less tangible shifts in the local culture, the changes create the circumstances for reflection on how the city once was. The exhibition captures this particular moment in time, contributing to a creative dialogue and prompting the public to reflect on their relationship with the city and its constant transformation.

Participating artists: Maria Bourbou, Mary Cox, Panagiotis Ferentinos, Maria Gavriil, Spyros Kamperis, Dwra Konsta, Vani Koronaki, Maria Claudia Litsas, Despoina Pantazi, Eleni Papanikolaou,Vicky Samouilidou, Efi Seitanidou, Stella Sevastopoulos, Vassiliki Spyrou, Geeta Roopnarine, Aristidis Theodorou, Marianne Wie, Kiveli Zachariou.

Curated by: Mary Cox and Panagiotis Voulgaris

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 space 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,