WHAT: The Winter Garden City Lounge at Hotel Grande Bretagne provides the perfect setting for evenings rich in beauty both atmospheric and auditory with their weekly Opera nights. Enjoy the sophisticated and luxurious ambience of Athens’ finest hotel and, for the entire month of November, the enchanting arias of Maria Callas. The series will begin ...
Read moreBy Diana Farr Louis What do a shop that sells 20 types of olives, an underground river, an Ottoman gate, a Roman loo, and a virtual reality lab have in common? They all lie within ten minutes of Monastiraki Square and are among the places featured in this new guide to Athens. Along with other eclectic sights and sites, they form part o...
Read moreWHAT: Multifaceted in his talents and boundless in his creativity, the late Greek artist Yannis Moralis’ work elevated him to be one of the most celebrated figures in the 20th century. This expansive exhibition at the Benaki Museum will explore his groundbreaking artistry over the course of several decades in a variety of mediums including painting...
Read moreWHAT: A night of top-notch stand-up comedy from the Land of Saints, Scholars, Leprechauns, Bono, Guinness, Daniel Day Lewis, Conor McGregor and Kerrygold Regato. An evening of entertainment not to be missed, Ireland’s finest London-based comedians - Niamh Marron and Colin Chadwick - will be coming to Athens to perform a live stand-up show for one ...
Read moreWho said brunches aren’t an elegant affair? The Winter Garden ups the ante in the weekend brunch game with a setting that’s hard to match, discreet service and a truly delectable menu. The city’s preferred meeting point, the Winter Garden at the iconic Hotel Grande Bretagne, adds to its allure with an appealing weekend brunch ...
Read moreFine dining is probably the greatest excuse for planning a trip. But as a responsible foodie traveler, you want to make sure you’re visiting a town with a local culture as rich as the siglino*(traditional Mani smoked pork) on the table. Kyrimai in the Mani, plays host to not only exquisite cuisine, but also a great waterfront perch to exp...
Read moreWHAT: The Athens Avant Garde Film Festival elevates innovative, exciting, and experimental films and celebrates its opening day with the screening of Irish documentary “The Image You Missed”. This candid and personal reckoning with film, patriotism, and the relationship between father and son is a story not to be missed. The film has been nominated...
Read moreInsider invites you to sift through the layers of history and revel in the must-see’s and must-do’s in the charming city of Kavala. Kavala, one of the largest cities in Northern Greece, is a city with a rich past as it has been through many important milestones in Byzantine, Roman and Christian history. The influence of many c...
Read moreWHAT: A bonafide whirling dervish is a rare phenomenon. Don’t miss the chance to see an entire ensemble of them perform live this month. The Turkish choreographer has combined his two previous works “Dervish in Progress” and “Azab” into one performance inspired by Islamic mysticism and the Mevlevi order. In addition, Azazi will hold seminars on his...
Read moreWHAT: Whether it’s an old favorite or your first experience, everyone needs to see the classic “Noises Off” play, originally created by Michael Frayn. A layered, clever, and absolutely entertaining meta-story that breaks the fourth wall in increasingly hilarious ways, this play within a play is a must-see. Directed by Ektoras Lygizos. For ticket in...
Read moreWHAT: Bring a little soul to a cool fall evening with an inspiring performance from English singer and songwriter Jon Allen. The musician straddles the folk and rock genres and will make his debut in Athens with his fourth album, “Blue Flame”. To purchase tickets visit here. WHEN: 10 pm, October 19 WHERE: Stavros tou Notou Frantz...
Read moreSteve Lazarides on the ever-elusive Banksy’s most shocking stunt yet With the staged self-destruction of his own 1.4 million dollar painting at an auction, Banksy shocked the world yet again and cemented his status as one of the most fascinating and unpredictable artists of our time. Back in May 2010 Athens Insider spoke with...
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