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Wednesday, 05 February 2025 10:24
Gilad Atzmon's Bass Less Quartet Live At Theatre Of The No
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.
Event Details
Tali Atzmon: vocal
Vironas Ntolas: guitar
Gilad Atzmon: bass clarinet
Simos Reniotis: drums
Credits
Photography: Nikos Pagonakis
Poster Design: Sotiria Bramou
Social Media: Kallia Gerakianaki
PR & Communication: Eleftheria Sakareli
Performance Date
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.
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Friday, 14 February 2025 16:19
Valentine's Day At Mona Athens
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 🏹♥️
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Friday, 17 January 2025 17:30
DOTS - Urban Discoveries With OTT, Kukan Dub Lagan, Sygnals, Daoine Sidhe
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!
𝘼 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙨!
𝘿𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙤 𝙋𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘿𝙊𝙏𝙎. - 𝙐𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙣 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨
📅 SATURDAY, 15.02.2025
🎵 𝐎𝐓𝐓 | 𝐊𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐛 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 | 𝐒𝐲𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 | 𝐃𝐚𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐡𝐞
🎵 𝐎𝐓𝐓 | 𝐊𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐛 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 | 𝐒𝐲𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 | 𝐃𝐚𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐡𝐞
🎥 Live visuals by Tomakti + Andreaslam
📍 Location: GAZARTE / Ground Stage
🕤 Door: 21:30
⏳ End: 03:00
🕤 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
𝐎𝐓𝐓
𝐊𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐛 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧
𝗦𝗬𝗚𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗦
𝐃𝐀𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐇𝐄
🎥 Live visuals by Tomakti + Andreaslam
Prepare for an amazing, mind-blowing & unforgettable visual experience.
Prepare for an amazing, mind-blowing & unforgettable visual experience.
Check the event's teaser video HERE!
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Thursday, 13 February 2025 13:50
Athens English Comedy Club - February 16th Show!
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!
MC: Odysseas Deniz Ürem
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!
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*
Date: Sunday, February 16th
Time: 21:00 (Doors open 20:40)
Tickets:€8-10
Duration: 1h30 + interval
Duration: 1h30 + interval
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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Come and laugh! Nay! Come and chortle. Or better yet, guffaw!
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Thursday, 20 February 2025 12:36
Athens Old & New - Group Show At FokiaNou Art Space
Duration: 20 February – 8 March 2025
Hours: Thursday – Saturday, 17.00 -20.00
Opening: Thursday, 20 February, 18.00
Hours: Thursday – Saturday, 17.00 -20.00
Opening: Thursday, 20 February, 18.00
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,
and celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2024.
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Monday, 24 February 2025 13:50
A Tribute To Charlie Parker By Gilad Atzmon Quartet
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.
PRESS QUOTES ON ATZMON’S PARKER TRIBUTE:
“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
INFO
Gilad Atzmon: tenor sax
Michalis Tsiftsis: electric guitar
Giorgos Pantazopoulos: bass
Sera Bellos: drums
Videos:
Ronnie Scotts’: https://www.youtube.com/live/ZN59YoOKwjo?si=98o1DcDQggpyKt4v
Documentary: https://youtu.be/mbg0YYH5wr0?si=bPrHRE7ux6JPYW1b
Credits
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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Thursday, 27 February 2025 12:56
Carnival At The SNFCC
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.
Meet the Artists
🎶 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.
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.
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.
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.
Schedule of Events
📍 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
🎧 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! ✨💃🕺
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Thursday, 27 February 2025 11:00
Clean Monday At The SNFCC
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!
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Wednesday, 26 February 2025 12:16
Lesvia – A Documentary By Tzeli Hadjidimitriou
The multi-award-winning documentary by Tzeli Hadjidimitriou in a special screening at Danaos, with the director in attendance
With Greek Subtitles.
CLICK HERE to watch the official trailer!
With Greek Subtitles.
CLICK HERE to watch the official trailer!
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.
Synopsis
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.
Director’s Note
I was born and raised on the island of Lesvos, whose light, people, and landscapes have always inspired me. In all my previous work, I have sought to capture the spirit of Lesvos and its people. With Lesvia, my first feature film, I wanted to take the stage as a proud member of the lesbian community and tell the story of how this unique community was formed.
The film is the result of ten years of work, during which I collected material and conducted in-depth conversations with dozens of members of the lesbian community and locals from Eresos. I hope I have given everyone the space to be their authentic selves.
Eresos itself—this breathtaking volcanic landscape with its endless beach, blue waters, and unique light that once inspired Sappho—is one of the central characters of the film. Its image, shifting through different seasons, intertwines with my own personal story. In this sense, Lesvia is both a personal and a collective narrative. It is not just my story, but the story of hundreds of lesbians who have fought to carve out a space where they can exist freely and safely. A space where the lesbian community continues to evolve and expand, offering an undeniable and secure haven for self-expression.
About the Director
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.
About CineDoc
CLICK HERE to view the CineDoc 2024-2025 Program in Greek!
CineDoc selectively screens and distributes award-winning Greek and foreign documentaries as part of the Cinedoc Festival. The screenings are organized in cooperation with the French Institute of Greece, Danaos Cinema, the Thessaloniki Film Festival, CineDoc Volos, the Municipality of Volos, "Simeio" Cultural Space in Rethymno, the Cyclades Preservation Fund (CPF), and Thalassa Foundation. The screenings aim to encourage dialogue and inspire collective actions around themes such as the environment, gender equality, inclusivity, education, history, etc.
Additionally, it collaborates regularly with cultural institutions, universities, agencies, and organizations (e.g., the Gennadius Library, Harokopio University, SAE Athens, European University Cyprus, Megaron Music Hall, Piraeus Bank Cultural Foundation, etc.) and participates in conferences, festivals, and cultural events, organizing special screenings (e.g., Irida Visions, The Future of Retail, Ocean Film Festival, Piraeus Port Film Festival, Athens Pride - Athens, Europride - Thessaloniki, Come as You Are Festival - Larissa, Limassol Documentary Festival – Cyprus, etc.).
CineDoc constantly expands its network through the organization of documentary screenings under the CineDoc Island initiative, both in the islands (Cyclades, Sporades, Ionian, and Dodecanese) and the rest of Greece, in collaboration with local organizations and cinema clubs. The screenings are held under the patronage and financial support of the Ministry of Culture.
For More Information: https://www.cinedoc.gr | cinedocanemon@gmail.com
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Friday, 28 February 2025 01:39
Oenorama 2025
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
📅 When: March 7-10, 2025
🕒 Times: Friday: 17:00 - 21:00 Saturday - Monday: 10:00 - 14:00 & 15:00 - 19:00
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