For many families living in Athens, half-term holidays are just around the corner. Make use of Autumn’s awesome climate to factor in the fun on one of our Insider-recommended family day trips that they’ll be only too happy to ditch the ipad for … all in the Great Attica Outdoors. Meet the Magic Horses of Rafina There are many d...
Read moreWHAT: It’s difficult to spend more than 5 minutes in Athens without coming across at least a dozen pieces of street art. The now global graffiti movement that has made Athens the “European capital of Street Art” actually has its roots in New York City. A collaboration between the two cities at the Alibi Gallery provides an incredible opportunity fo...
Read morePre-Christmas shopping somehow just became even more fun. Score Greece-inspired, socially-vested pieces at knockout prices at the recently-refurbished historic Kypseli Municipal Market – the first of other collective social entrepreneurship markets that the Athens Municipality intends to promote. A project one hopes that will trigger othe...
Read moreWHAT: Amateurs and wine snobs alike will enjoy the 80 year old establishment’s 13th annual wine fair. The event offers rare wines and cocktails, workshops, and extensive knowledge on the history and intricacies of producing excellent fine wine. Buy a ticket for a reduced price now and take advantage of what promises to be a pleasant and educational...
Read moreWHAT: Richard Bellia’s legendary career as a photographer chronicling rock and roll musicians at their candid, acidic best form part of the exhibition organized by Muse Constant, ‘An Eye on Music’. Don’t miss rare photos of such icons as Ll Cool Jay, AC-DC, and Nirvana. WHEN: October 8-14 WHERE: Pallas Theater Prints for sale from 150 to 2...
Read moreWHAT: Celebrate the changing seasons and aid the less fortunate all at once at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church Harvest Festival. The church will be accepting gifts in the form of dried or tinned goods for the needy and offers reduced prices for children aged 3-10 years. Food, music, standup comedy, and togetherness on the gorgeous Ktima Kokotou vine...
Read moreFrom Shakespeare, rock n’ roll history, Mexican muralists, French street culture, Jewish relics, craft beer exhibitions, wine fests and so much more. National Theatre Live: King Lear WHAT: British icon Ian McKellan graces the screen with his acclaimed performance of King Lear in the Shakespeare play of the same name. The moving...
Read moreWhen you hear the phrase rock and roll, the image that appears in your mind is probably one that Richard Bellia took. Born with the gift of artistry, Bellia has used his eye for passion and talent to photograph dozens of iconic rock musicians in a groundbreaking career spanning almost 40 years. Richard Bellia’s legendary career as a photo...
Read moreWHAT: Ever wish you had taken that Italian 101 class in college? The Embassy of Switzerland is offering you the chance to pretend that you did with the screening of the Swiss-Italian film “Il nido”. In celebration of the 18th annual Week of Italian, settle in for a film that follows 19-year-old Cora, who is suddenly at the center of chaos when her ...
Read moreWHAT: For an experience at once immersive, theatrical, musical, and completely unique, see Costas Andreou and his electric bass perform at the Fournos Theatre. The local musician takes his audience on organic and layered voyages through electronic music; and it’s all live. Don’t miss this delicate encounter with multilevel soundscapes and experimen...
Read moreWHAT: Athens has much to be proud of when it comes to local entrepreneurs, and this two day ‘nomadic marketplace’ celebrates just that. The Meet Market is the perfect place to discover authentic Greek designers, artists, and businesses, not to mention a plethora of street food, live music, children’s activities, and interactive games with take-home...
Read moreWHAT: Enjoy an underappreciated enclave of Athens: Little Paris. Located off of Omonia Square and consisting mostly of streets with French names and historically French-influenced, this area is celebrated every year with a guided tour that culminates in a free ten-day festival. This year’s festival is themed ‘Mai 1968. Cinquante ans apres…’ (May 19...
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