November At The Municipal Market Of Kypseli
- by XpatAthens
- Friday, 01 November 2024
Events
Kypseli BEAT
At the historic Kypseli Municipal Market, in one of the city’s liveliest neighborhoods, comes the much-anticipated all-day social event blending DJ sets, aperitivo, street food, vinyl records, and fashion. In a friendly and accessible environment, enjoy amazing music from the city’s top selectors and DJs, creating a diverse musical soundtrack for the soul, mind, and body.
- Sunday, 11/3 || 1:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Atrium
- Free Entry
Passing through Kypseli Municipal Market? Take a quick test! Free, fast, and confidential screenings for HIV and Hepatitis B & C, in collaboration with the Athens Checkpoint Center for Prevention & Sexual Health. On Mondays, November 4 and 18, from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM, Athens Checkpoint staff will be in Creative Lab 2, providing tests and information about sexual health, supported by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
- Mondays, 11/4 & 11/18 || 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Creative Lab 2
- Free Entry
The Kypseli Municipal Market welcomes the Bantu Dancers to introduce us to the fun world of AFROfitness—a fitness style incorporating Afro Dance that feels like a party! AFROfitness is a workout program combining traditional African dance moves with contemporary dance expressions, enhancing fluidity, range of motion, and genuine movement. Through AFROfitness, participants explore various dance expressions inspired by African traditions, making it an excellent full-body workout and a fun way to build confidence, improve stamina, and body coordination.
- Mondays, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 & 11/25 || 7:00 PM–8:30 PM
- Atrium
- Free Entry (registration required here)
A market with fresh, natural, and organic produce from small producers.
- Every Wednesday || 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
- Atrium
- Free Entry
The Bees Hub brings the “Back Yard Art” exhibition to the Kypseli Municipal Market for a November weekend. This exhibition aims to be a meeting point for art and handmade lovers, showcasing unique pieces that express each creator’s personality and passion. Through a range of artistic approaches, you’ll have the chance to meet original creations, such as jewelry, natural cosmetics, woven and knitted items, and artworks inspired by tradition and modern life. The exhibition’s goal is to connect visitors with artists, highlighting the value of handmade creation as a medium of expression and communication.
- Friday 11/8 to Sunday 11/10 || 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Atrium
- Free Entry
Dogs’ Voice is organizing a big celebration day at the Kypseli Municipal Market. The organization’s main goal is to promote hosting and adopting pets. Since summer 2023, Dogs’ Voice has taken in 911 animals affected by natural disasters, plus an additional 166 from the 2024 fires in Varnavas, leaving 50 dogs still looking for their forever homes. Through this event, Dogs’ Voice hopes to inform people about their work, encourage support, and inspire visitors to adopt, foster, and love through volunteering.
- Saturday 11/16 || 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Atrium
- Free Entry
Stratis Bournazos’ book tells his fascinating story, following the paths of liberal anti-communism and the alliance of the non-communist Left with the American state. It also sheds light on the frustrated history of the Greek CCF, exploring why the organization’s meeting with Greek intellectuals and politicians, both conservative and liberal, was fruitless for both sides. This journey through Cold War intellectual life reveals multiple shades of anti-communism, the gap between progressive anti-communists and “national state” intellectuals, the challenges of modernization in 1950s Greece, and the importance of intellectual independence in the explosive 1960s.
- Tuesday 11/19 || 7:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Atrium
- Free Entry
The Kypseli Municipal Market hosts the Craft & Create Market for a weekend, gathering talented creators, amazing handmade items, and unique brands. Join us for an unforgettable weekend filled with creativity and positive vibes!
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Saturday 11/23 to Sunday 11/24 || 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
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Atrium
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Free Entry
Workshops
Internet Skills for Ages 60+
The successful digital empowerment workshop is back at Kypseli Municipal Market! We meet every Tuesday for the advanced group and every Wednesday for beginners, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM. With tablet use, we learn how to surf the internet, search for useful information, communicate online with friends and family, and complete transactions with the government.
- Advanced Group: Every Tuesday from 10/1 to 12/3 || 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Creative Lab 1, Cost: €60 for the full 10-session course
- Beginners Group: Every Wednesday from 10/2 to 12/4 || 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Tickets available at more.com
Art Therapy Workshops
These art therapy workshops, led by expressive therapist Marili Topouzoglou, offer a chance for personal growth and self-expression through various artistic methods. Activities include finger painting, creating ceramic totems, storytelling, and self-portrait exploration. Participants discover new ways to connect with memories, senses, and their inner worlds, enhancing self-awareness, creativity, and a sense of community in a safe space for creative experimentation and emotional expression.
- Every Tuesday from 10/1 to 11/26 || 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
- Creative Lab 1
- Free Entry (registration required here or call 2111824102)
Introduction to Woodworking with Hōkō
Learn basic woodworking techniques while making your first project—a handy stool to take home at the end of the course.
- Every Wednesday from 10/9 to 11/27 || 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
- Creative Lab 2
- Cost: €220 for the full 8-session course
- Info and reservations here
Dive into Imagination
Art workshop for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-grade children with Kyriakos Mourtzis. Ready to become a unique young artist and dive into the world of colors and imagination? Join us at the Kypseli Municipal Market to play with color and shape, get messy with clay, paint with brushes, and create fantastic worlds that only you will understand!
- Every Wednesday from 11/6 to 11/27 || 6:00 PM–7:00 PM
- Creative Lab 1
- Cost: €30 for the full 4-session course
- Tickets available at more.com
Photography Workshop: The Art of Wedding Flatlays
Kypseli Municipal Market hosts the Photography Workshop: The Art of Wedding Flatlays, designed for photographers, content creators, e-shop owners, event and wedding planners, and anyone passionate about design and composition. Renowned photographer Monika Kritikos will lead the workshop, sharing the secrets of the art of wedding flatlay and demonstrating how these techniques can be applied to product and e-commerce photography.
- Saturday 2/11 || 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Creative Lab 2
- Cost: €320
- Tickets available here
Little Pastry Chefs in Action
Byzantion Bakery invites you to the magical world of baking with a unique Halloween workshop for kids. Join us to create spooky Halloween cookies. Using creative ingredients like fondant and colorful glazes, kids will decorate cookies in shapes like ghosts, pumpkins, and bats! Ingredients include egg, flour, butter, sugar, apricot jam, food coloring, and fondant.
- Saturday 2/11 || 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
- 11:00–11:30 AM & 11:40 AM–12:10 PM for ages 6–8
- 12:20–12:50 PM & 1:00–1:30 PM for ages 9–10
- Atrium
- Free entry; registration required at byzantionbakery@gmail.com (limited spaces)
Plant Propagation in Water with Hōkō
Hōkō presents the easiest technique for plant propagation using water. Each participant will learn how to cut and propagate a plant to take home. You’ll also learn how to care for the cutting as it roots and how to transfer it to the soil.
- Thursday 7/11 and every first Thursday of the month until December || 6:30–7:30 PM
- Creative Lab 2
- Free entry; reservation required here
Creating with Chrysolie: Watercolor Painting
Discover the art of watercolor inspired by nature’s beauty! In this workshop, we’ll explore how to capture natural landscapes and elements through watercolor techniques. Learn the basics and experiment with colors and textures to create impressive pieces inspired by the world around us. Embrace the creative process with a fresh perspective and natural inspiration!
- Saturday 9/11 || 7:00–9:00 PM
- Creative Lab 2
- Cost: €22
- Reservations: chrysoliesart@gmail.com or 6984561871
Candle Making Workshop
Join us for a hands-on, creative workshop exploring the world of natural candles. Spend four hours immersed in colors, scents, and decorations, making beautiful container candles and learning everything you need to create your own natural candles!
- Sunday 10/11 || 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Creative Lab 2
- Free entry; reservations on Instagram @beemamacourses or 6909068341
First Aid for Infants, Children, and Adults
This First Aid seminar at Kypseli Municipal Market is for parents, teachers, caregivers, and anyone interested in learning important skills for handling emergencies across all ages. Participants will learn basic techniques like CPR, anti-choking methods, and managing injuries and allergic reactions. The seminar includes theoretical training and practical exercises to build confidence in handling emergency situations.
- Tuesday 12/11 || 5:30–7:00 PM
- Creative Lab 2
- Cost: €30
- Required reservations on the Momscent Instagram page or 6979545608 (limited spaces)
Vlavi Book Club
The book club of Vlavi magazine is a space for engaging with essays and literary texts that have shaped the history of publishing. The only requirement for participation is reading the books suggested by the magazine’s editorial team and preparing for a critical discussion.
- Thursday 14/11 || 6:00–9:00 PM | Discussing “Fashion” by Georg Simmel, Plethron Editions
- Saturday 16/11 || 6:00–9:00 PM | Discussing “The Sound and the Fury” by William Faulkner, Gutenberg Editions
- Creative Lab 2
- Free entry
Wax Wrap Workshop
In this workshop, learn to create natural, household wax wraps, an eco-friendly alternative to plastic wrap for food storage and transport. You’ll learn how to make, use, and renew them, and will leave with two personal-use wraps.
- Friday 22/11 || 6:30–8:00 PM
- Creative Lab 2
- Cost: €30
- Reservations: welcome@astikimelissa.gr or at the Astiki Melissa shop in Kypseli Municipal Market
Creating with Chrysolie: Mixed Media on Canvas
Explore your creativity with mixed media on canvas! In this workshop, we’ll use acrylic paints, markers, paper, glue, scissors, stencils, and more to create impressive artworks. Through experimental techniques and material combinations, you’ll discover new textures and techniques to express your imagination and creativity on each canvas. Embrace the joy of creation and explore the possibilities of mixed media together!
- Saturday 23/11 || 7:00–9:00 PM
- Creative Lab 2
- Cost: €25
- Reservations: chrysoliesart@gmail.com or 6984561871