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Night At The Museums: A Mystery Adventure For Families
If you want to experience two of Athens' most important museums at night, you’ve made the right choice! If you love mysteries, if you aren’t afraid of the dark, if you are fascinated by old factories, or if you are enchanted by music and theater, you’ve chosen correctly once again! On Saturday, February 14, a unique experience awaits you—not in one, but in two museums, and not during the day, but at night!
Because theater loves light and energy, and because light adds a new dimension to theatrical art, they unite tonight to create something magical for all ages. Two beloved museums of the City of Athens—the Industrial Gas Museum at Technopolis and the Maria Callas Museum—partner once again to offer a delightful experience for families with children aged 6-10, inspired by the power of light and the magic of theater.
At the Industrial Gas Museum
The evening begins at 18:00. Wear something bright and join us to shed light on the mysteries of the old gasworks. Participants will discover Greece’s first energy production plant. The factory machinery, the lingering scents, and the memories of the workers will transport us back in time.
The old factory transforms into an immersive setting for the experiential mystery game "Everything into the Light."Together, we will explore the gas production line, discover the factory's most hidden corners, and illuminate the darkest "energy stories." Are we finished? Of course not… we will build our own closed energy circuit step-by-step.
At the Maria Callas Museum
After mastering the secrets of the old Athens gasworks, we will travel together by bus to the heart of the city, just as the city lights are glowing! We visit the Maria Callas Museum to discover the magic of opera and the life of the great Diva. A light meal awaits to give us the energy we need to solve the intense "Mysteries of the Opera."
When night falls at the Maria Callas Museum, the collections come alive through play, mystery, and imagination. After closing time, the exhibits begin to whisper stories, and Callas’s iconic performances seem ready to leap back to life. However, something suddenly disrupts the opera! Children and their guardians are called upon—through roles, riddles, and missions—to find out what happened.
The experience concludes with an art workshop where participants create their own stage, protagonists, and stories filled with light, turning the museum visit into an artistic adventure.
The Farewell
It’s time to say "Goodnight!" we close the evening together in an iconic museum space with hot chocolate and music.
Event Schedule:
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18:00–18:30
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Group A: Welcome at the Industrial Gas Museum.
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Group B: Welcome at the Maria Callas Museum.
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18:30–19:45
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Group A: "Everything into the Light!" – Educational program & STEAM workshop.
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Group B: "Mysteries at the Opera" – Drama education program & art workshop.
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20:00–20:30
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Group A: Transfer by bus to the Maria Callas Museum.
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Group B: Transfer by bus to the Industrial Gas Museum.
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20:30–21:00
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Both groups enjoy a light meal at their current location.
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21:00–22:30
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Group A: "Mysteries at the Opera" – Drama education program & art workshop.
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Group B: "Everything into the Light!" – Educational program & STEAM workshop.
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22:30–23:00
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Group A: Closing the night with hot chocolate and piano melodies!
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Group B: Closing the night with hot chocolate and electronic music sounds!
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Practical Information:
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Target Audience: Families with children aged 6-10.
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Locations:
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Industrial Gas Museum, Technopolis (100 Piraeus St, Gazi).
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Maria Callas Museum (44 Mitropoleos St, Athens).
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Participation Fee: €70 (1 guardian & 1 child).
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Additional Child Fee (siblings): €40.
Note: If only one group is formed, the program may be modified. Participants will be notified accordingly.
Krapp’s Last Tape By Samuel Beckett At Theatre Of The No

Short Bio
Performance Details
Text: Samuel Beckett
Director: Elvira Poulianou
Performed by: David Gilliam
Credits:
Poster Design: Sotiria Bramou
PR & Communication: Eleftheria Sakareli
Performances:
Every Monday at 20.30 - June 15th
Tuesdays 17th & 24th February at 21.00
Ticket price: 15€
Students, Unemployed, Disabled: 12€ Actors, Drama school students: 10€
Note: Performance in English with Greek Subtitles
Special Offer: 20 tickets available for 5€ at the box office. Arrive one hour before the show
Open Mic Challenge At Theatre of the NO
The Theatre of the NO continues its strong support for young and emerging musical talents with the 3rd Open Mic Challenge / New Talents Music Nights. This event offers a unique opportunity for artists to perform original material in sets of up to 45 minutes, while the audience participates actively in a live voting process.
The Open Mic Challenge is an open platform for artistic expression, aiming to highlight new musical voices and foster an active, interactive music community.
Audience Participation & Competition: The audience plays an active role throughout the evening through live voting, selecting their favorite artist. This process strengthens the connection between listeners and creators, showcasing the power of the live music experience.
Awards & Benefits: Each month, one winner is selected, while at the end of the season five finalists will be chosen to compete in the grand finale, where one overall winner will receive a cash prize.
Participation in the competition is unpaid; however, it offers significant benefits in terms of exposure, experience, and networking, serving as an important step forward in the artistic development of the participants.
Date & Time: Thursday, February 19 at 21:00
Entrance Fee: 5€
Credits:
- Poster Design: Sotiria Bramou
- Communications & PR: Eleftheria Sakareli
Submission Guidelines for Artists:
Interested performers can submit their materials to: theatreoftheno@gmail.com
Dimitris Vegas Live At Universe Athens
Athens English Comedy Club x Kostyantyn
The Athens English Comedy Club is thrilled to present Kostyantyn and his solo show ‘VICTIM OF LOVE’!
Opening act: Zuzana Ambrozová
🏠 Host: Athina Kefalopoulos
“Wow… I’ve made all those mistakes too.”
🎭 Enjoy stories about:
- Dates that ended too fast
- Situationships that lasted way too long
- Red flags he absolutely ignored
- Breakups that felt cinematic (but only to him)
- Ghosting, love-bombing, mixed signals, emotional damage
- And the exact moment a grown man says:
It’s sharp. It’s self-destructive. It’s painfully relatable. And yes - he probably does need therapy.
🎯 This is for YOU if you’ve ever been:
- ghosted
- dumped
- breadcrumbed
- left on read
- betrayed by your own optimism
- or stuck in a relationship you absolutely should’ve ended months earlier
…this show will not fix you. But it will make you laugh about it.
Perfect for:
✔️ Comedy lovers
✔️ Singles who need catharsis
✔️ Couples who want to feel better about themselves
✔️ Anyone who keeps saying “never again” and then absolutely does it again
About Kostyantyn:
Kostyantyn is Vienna’s self-proclaimed best well-dressed comedian. Born in Donetsk and raised in Athens, he brings a slightly confused international perspective to European stages. Since starting stand-up in November 2022, he has performed over 450 shows across more than 10 countries and hosted around 100 comedy nights, making him a familiar face in the European English-language comedy scene.
His comedy mixes everyday observations with unexpected turns - often described as “life insurance meets OnlyFans”, whatever that means. 
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Date: Sunday 15th March 2026
Time: 21:00 (Doors open 20:40)
Duration: 1h15
Tickets:
* Early-bird: €10
* General admission: €15
* At the door: €20
🗺 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uV8fHDWXcJM7YJr78
The theatre is wheelchair accessible.
Recommended for audiences aged 16 and above.
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“A Closer Look II” Photography Exhibition At FokiaNou Art Space
Duration: March 19 – April 4, 2026
Opening: Thursday, March 19, 18:00 Hours: Thursday – Saturday, 17:00–20:00



Hoi Polloi - IMPROV COMEDY!
After a banging premiere on January 25th, HOI POLLOI improv troupe invites you to more hilarious, awkward, improv shows powered by the Athens English Comedy Club and House of Improv!
💪 A team of improvisers take inspiration from the crowd at the beginning of the show and then perform a random number of scenes. Some scenes will appear once and then disappear forever, other scenes or characters might reappear. Free improv utilizes all the tools of improvisation theater, offering stories and scenes that can be both funny and dramatic, surreal and grounded, short and long. 

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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!
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Come and laugh! Nay! Come and chortle. Or better yet, guffaw!
* Early-bird: €8
* General admission: €12
* At the door: €15
1st Athens International Literature Festival (AILF)
Program Highlights
The festival features a stellar international lineup exploring identity, gendered violence, the rise of the far-right, and the future of reading in the digital age. Key participants include:
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Nobel & Booker Winners: László Krasznahorkai, Paul Lynch, David Szalay, and Nicole Krauss.
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Featured Voices: Kevin Barry, Selva Almada, Katharina Volckmer, and activist Lilian Thuram.
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Special Events: Masterclasses with Paul Lynch and Nicole Krauss, book signings at the "Old Retorts" venue, and a tribute to Athenian chronicler Menis Koumandareas.
Quick Schedule
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Friday: Opening talks on resistance and political anxiety (18:00 – 21:00).
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Saturday: Full day of panels on femicide, Dark Europe, and book clubs (12:00 – 20:00).
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Sunday: Discussions on AI, cinema vs. literature, and deconstructing racial identity (14:00 – 20:00).
Athens English Comedy Club: IMPROV Comedy Night With HOI POLLOI

💪 A team of improvisers take inspiration from the crowd at the beginning of the show and then perform a random number of scenes. Some scenes will appear once and then disappear forever, other scenes or characters might reappear. Free improv utilizes all the tools of improvisation theater, offering stories and scenes that can be both funny and dramatic, surreal and grounded, short and long.
💥 A show where ideas and references collide and nothing ever quite goes as planned.
⁉ Every night will be completely different, and anything can happen.
This is improv that celebrates the weird, warm, confusing, and human side of all of us, performed in - let's be real - moderate English. 
About HOI POLLOI
The HOI POLLOI (/ˌhɔɪ pəˈlɔɪ/ from the greek words “the many”) troupe is made up of experienced improvisers with 3 to 15 years of practice. After performing together regularly they decided to join forces and creating a new, unstoppable, ensemble.
Created with the vision to offer amazing improv to English speakers in Athens, they bring diverse backgrounds, strong chemistry, and a shared love for playful, honest scenes.
Funny, awkward, energetic, and sometimes touching — their focus is always great improv, making eachother and the audience look good, and creating a great night out.
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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!
Follow us on social media!
Event Info
Date: Sunday March 29th
Time: 21:00 (Doors open 20:40)
Tickets:
€8 early-bird
€12 general admission
€15 at the door
🎭 €5 for actors (box-office only, with an active Greek Actors Union ID. Email/phone reservation required)
We also offer 3 free tickets per show to persons with disabilities or unemployed persons (email/phone reservation required).
Duration: 1h15 + interval
Recommended for ages 16+
Japan Festival 2026
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The Main Stage: Witness the ultimate Cosplay Competition, where charismatic performers compete for a grand prize—a once-in-a-lifetime trip to represent Greece at the Cosplay Contest in Hiroshima!
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Creative Markets: Discover collectible crafts from 80 independent crafters and unique products from 40 specialized stores.
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Interactive Culture: Dive into Japanese traditions with 65 hands-on workshops, 15 expert talks, and stunning art exhibitions featuring 20 artists across calligraphy, ikebana, and photography.
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Manga & Gaming: Explore the dedicated Manga section featuring international competitions, or test your skills in the Retro Gaming zone and traditional board game area.
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Performances: Enjoy a non-stop schedule of musicians, dancers, martial artists, and screenings of anime and documentaries.