The SNFCC Ice Rink is Back! WHAT: For the third year in a row, the floating Ice Rink picks up the tempo in the SNFCC Christmas World, with skaters gliding in a festive mood, their skates throwing up fire! This year located at the start of the Canal, in front of the Visitors Center, the Ice Rink will offer all fans of the most Christmassy sport the...
Read moreWHAT: Hot on the heels of their performance at London’s legendary 606 Club, jazz singer and trumpet player Georgina Jackson and experimental harpist Maria-Christina Harper present their new project Women of Jazz in the form of a dynamic duet at the SNFCC Lighthouse. The jazzy sonics of Georgina Jackson’s trumpet and distinctive voice are the perfec...
Read moreWHAT: Discover the magic of documentaries, explore new ways of communication, get inspired by stories we all care about and have fun at the fourth edition of KinderDocs – the documentary festival of award-winning films made for children and teenagers.Each film is a story on teenage life – friendship, family, education, social media, creativity, art...
Read moreA cross between a hallowed landmark and an edgy, intimate, no-frills joint, The Half Note Jazz Club has had a roster of bonafide musical titans, avant-garde boppers and bands-in-residence to claim its rightful place among the most influential jazz venues in the world. As it celebrates its four decades in show business in style, a grateful...
Read moreAs parents, one weighs every decision from picking toys to monitoring screen time to choosing schools. But most parents perceive their offspring as eternal children, not as future adults. A mistake most parents are prone to make, says Ramona Brane, an Italian mother of children from ages 4 to 20 and photographer artist-turned professional...
Read moreIf there’s one thing you can count on about Glyfada – that shiny happy hub of the Athenian Riviera – it’s that nothing ever stands still for long. New favourites emerge. Old ones quietly disappear, often overnight. Glyfada – along with its “frenemy” in the north, Kifissia – is where hot new flavours and trends are rolled-out first; to be ...
Read moreThe Astir redevelopment promises to significantly elevate the local community’s quality of life and mark Vouliagmeni as a luxury destination, becoming a standard-bearer for other tourism projects in Greece. Destination upgrade Its unique geography – pine-decked forests, long sandy beaches and mesmerising sunsets – have enthrall...
Read moreWhat was once a day marked mainly in Ireland has become a multi-day global festival! Greece is no exception, and there are a number of great events coming up all over the country to get you in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. A list of events supported by the Irish Embassy taking place in pubs, restaurants, cinemas and theat...
Read moreWHAT: The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre welcomes the public to come join in the winter spirit at their ice rink in the Market Square. Skaters are welcomed to come enjoy the ice for 40 minutes at a time surrounded by beautifully lit up trees. Entrance to the Ice Skating Rink is free with a mandatory electronic pre-registration that can...
Read moreWHAT: For those looking for a nightlife experience that is different from your average bar, be sure to check out Saturday Brights Imrpov Comedy Show, performed entirely in English. The shows are put on every second Saturday of the month and entry is donation based. Bring a date, a group of friends, or come alone to share in the spontaneous world of...
Read moreCaroline Bohra and Destiny Torres recommend the best way to spend Valentine’s Day in Athens. Whether you are looking for a romantic evening with your significant other, planning on spending the night with some close friends, or want nothing to do with the holiday – we have the answer! For those of you looking to celebrate the ho...
Read moreA shrine for avid gamers and competitive types with a taste for the old, the Athens Pinball Museum hopes to bring back the nostalgia and recharge the Athenian public's love of this pastime. Panos Bitharkas speaks to Sudha Nair-Iliades on why he believes pinballs are here to stay. It all started when Chrysanthe offered her husb...
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