The Athens English Comedy Club is back!

Founded in 2019, the Athens English Comedy Club is the first, and only, purely English comedy club in Greece!

We start the season off with an open mic this Sunday, Sept. 26th., presenting both local and international comedians!

1 super clean microphone, 10 comedians, 5' each!

MC: Konstantinos Bouras-Baimakos

We also offer 3 free tickets per show to persons with disabilities or unemployed persons (phone reservation required, and the relevant card/proof will be checked at the box office).

* Reservations: 6987994689 // athensenglishcomedyclub@gmail.com
* The theatre is wheelchair accessible.
* Upon entry you will need to provide a vaccination certificate OR negative rapid test from within 48 hours prior to the show, OR a valid proof of recovery/antigen test.

XpatAthens is proud to be a Media Sponsor of the Athens English Comedy Club

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Following a summer dominated by extreme weather events worldwide and an inexpressible national environmental disaster in Greece, there’s one question on everyone’s minds: Is there time to reverse the destruction humans have brought on the planet, or are we heading towards an inevitable and irreversible global climate crisis? Scientists tell us we may still have a small window of opportunity to halt global warming—not for the years ahead, where warming is all but guaranteed—but for the decades after 2050. Will humanity immediately make the courageous decisions required, knowing that its sacrifices will benefit not the planet’s current inhabitants, but the generations to come?

On Wednesday, September 29 at 18:30 (EET), the next SNF DIALOGUES event invites the public and representatives of the scientific community to a livestreamed open discussion about the future of humanity on a quickly warming planet.

Scientific data in a new report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, prepared by 234 scientists from 66 countries, confirm beyond any doubt that our planet is getting hotter and that human beings are the cause. The consequences of this reality are already apparent. This past summer saw the first-ever rainfall in Greenland and a temperature of 49.6 degrees Celsius (121 degrees Fahrenheit) in Canada. An unprecedented heatwave hit Siberia and mega-fires broke out in Greece, Italy, Turkey, and the United States while deadly floods plagued Europe and China.

Faced with a climate crisis that seems, to a large extent, unavoidable and irreversible, the challenge now is to explore how to adapt to a new reality where natural disasters occur with increasing frequency and how to take action for future generations.

The largest food festival in the city returns for the 5th year in a brand new space of O.A.K.A Olympic Stadium in Maroussi.

Some of the most renowned restaurants and burger houses of Greece will be present, empowering our philosophy and passion for excellent food and music! 

Guests will have the chance to taste exotic flavors, enjoy traditional juicy burgers and refreshing premium beers!

Here is a guide on how to make the most out of this year's Burger Fest:

- Step 1. Choose the day you want to visit the festival
- Step 2. Choose the time you would like to visit the festival.
- Step 3. Choose the available time slot in which you want to book your place or table with your friends. 
- Step 4. After selecting the available zone and the time you want to visit click "Book" and secure your place or table!

*All tickets include a beer or soft drink.


Event Schedule:

Friday 1/10

20: 00-21: 00 Double Impact with Angelos Spiliopoulos - Elias Foundouli and guest Spilio Floro
21: 15-22: 45 Logopaignia Fright Night presentation by Ilias Foundoulis, with Angelos Spiliopoulos - Spilio Floro - Costa Kryo - Odysseas Denise Orem

Saturday 2/10

17:00 - 21:00 Phunk Sinatra
21:00 - 22:30 Bejeezus
22:45 - 00:30 Tonis Sfinos

Sunday 3/10

17:00 - 21:00 Constantine Kalfakakos
21:00 - 22:30 Rsn & The Electric Quartet ft. Mc Yinka
22:45 - 00:30 INCO

Friday 8/10

20: 00-21: 00 ROU TO LET with Paris Roupo - Giannis Rousso and guest Konstantinos Bouras Baimakos
21: 15-22: 45 Logopaignia Fright Night presentation by Elias Foundoulis, with
Paris Roupo - Giannis Rousso - Angelos Kyriakidis - Konstantinos Bouras Baimakos
22:45 - 00:30 Street Outdoors

Saturday 9/10

17:00 - 21:00 Sin & Soul by Mitch Darkstar
21:00 - 22:30 Blend Mishkin & Roots Evolution ft. Sugahspank & BnC
22:45 - 00:30 Eisvoleas Full Band

Sunday 10/10

17:00 - 21:00 Dj Snatch
21:00 - 22:30 Jaguar Bombs
22:45 - 00:30 Wedding Singers

The Vegan Life Festival is returning for 5th year in Technopolis City of Athens on October 2nd & 3rd!

The festival opens its doors for two days filled with delicious vegan food, cruelty free and zero waste products, activist groups, unique speeches and workshops, activities for children, but also, for the largest meeting of people interested in a more animal - friendly and eco - friendly way of life!

Take part in the biggest celebration of veganism and be the change for a better world!





About The Festival:

Greece’s most recent lockdown period, with its requirement that citizens notify the government of their movements, provided the setting for a series of interventions in the area of Lycabettus, by Panagiotis Voulgaris. Using the code B6, to declare a venture out for exercise, Voulgaris over a period of about four months created ephemeral geometric works that interacted with the natural pine forest environment:  sometimes reflecting light, sometimes becoming transparent and sometimes disappearing. The radial arrangement of work was done using paper tape, which after a short period of time was removed and recycled for use the next day. The play of light, the recording of time, steps and paths, as well as the contact with both nature and other citizens enjoying nature were the main elements of this public work of art that uniquely reflects the special conditions of the lockdown period.

In FokiaNou’s exhibition, a map consisting of photographs, tapes, drawings and plants, as well as a series of raw short videos taken from a mobile phone, document Voulgaris’ lockdown interventions. An installation made of thousands of meters of thread points to all the days, routes and steps needed to create the works. A simulation of the hill of Lycabettus invites visitors of the exhibition to make the journey on foot, in order to make contact with nature and appreciate its importance. In addition, a series of walks will take place throughout the duration of the exhibition.

Panagiotis Voulgaris is a visual artist and curator, and co-director of FokiaNou Art Space in Athens. He holds a Master’s degree in Art and Architecture from the University of East London. He was a resident artist of the European Capital of Culture, Valleta, in 2018 and was a recipient of the STEP Travel Grant from the European Cultural Foundation. His main work is installations and interventions in archaeological sites, old buildings, and public spaces. He has participated in exhibitions and residencies in Greece, Italy, Malta, Sweden, France, Germany, Spain, Hungary, Brazil and the USA.

www.panagiotisvoulgaris.myportfolio.com                             
www.behance.net/PanagiotisVoulgaris

FokiaNou Art Space is an artist-run project space in the intimacy of a small apartment in an old building in the center of Athens. The space encourages collaborative creative efforts between Greek and foreign artists, thereby promoting and supporting the local art community. The space hosts exhibitions, workshops and projects under the direction of two artists, Mary Cox and Panagiotis Voulgaris. www.fokianou247.gr

Opening:  Saturday 9 October, 18.00
Duration:   9-30 October 2021
Hours:  Wednesday – Saturday 17.00-20.00

The Meet Market, the vibrant platform for meeting the creative Athens of today, welcomes the autumn season this October 16 & 17 at Technopolis City of Athens!  Well-crafted clothes and accessories with the signature of new fashion designers, useful and decorative art objects with a twist, uniquely handmade jewelry with perfect imperfections, traditional Greek food products from small producers and eco living goods.. and a whole lot more… will fill the “Central Courtyard, the “Machine-works Courtyard and the Machine-works building of our favorite venue Technopolis.

Expect to find more than 90 Greek brands of independent small-scale businesses, of which 25 will join for the first time. All of them will be presenting their fresh ideas in a market that is constantly evolving in a mission to discover creative stories, products, personalities, and support the scene of living local.

Our usual suspects aka our DJs will take care of the weeknd’s soundscaping with non stop dj sets, along side plenty of free fun & educational activities for kids, street food delicacies and cocktails. And make sure you pass by the Meet Market Central Cashier/Info where you can take part in our grand-prize raffle consisting of two huge baskets filled with Meet Market goodies from each participating vendor, for 2 lucky winners to take home.
So head on over to The Meet Market this October 16 & 17 to meet, mingle, shop, stroll, eat, drink and come together again under the iconic red chimneys of Technopolis, Gazi!

The best musical tribute of the legendary Beatles is coming to Athens!

Back Beat Beatles is perhaps the best Beatles show ever presented, with world known stars such as Take That, Robbie Williams, Shirley Bassey and the Liverpool Symphony Orchestra having starred in this fascinating tribute..

The show follows the famous band through all phases of its career and pays tribute to their greatest hits, such as Yesterday, Let It Be, Love Me Do, Help and many more.

The performance begins in 1959 Liverpool, the city the legendary Beatles were formed, featuring voices of amazing resemblance to that of the original band, along with unique 1960's costumers that will take you back to that day and era! 

Get ready for a thrilling experience filled with the songs you love! 

The Athens English Comedy Club is back!

Is the Athens comedy scene “all Greek” to you? Are you on the lookout for English language events which do not require you to read surtitles? Do you want to try your hand at stand up in English? We are here for YOU!
 

Founded in 2019, the Athens English Comedy Club is the first, and only, purely English comedy club in Greece, presenting local and international comedians, right in the heart of Athens. 

1 super clean microphone, 10 comedians, 5' each!

MC: Dimitris Dimopoulos

It'll be a mix of everything! Experienced comedians trying out new material, new comedians trying out new material, experienced comedians sharpening old material, new comedians sharpening old material - but how, they're new! Who knows, it'll be fun!

Keen to get involved and join us on stage? Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up-to-date with open mic registrations!

Come and laugh! Nay! Come and chortle. Or better yet, guffaw!

We also offer 3 free tickets per show to persons with disabilities or unemployed persons (phone reservation required, and the relevant card/proof will be checked at the box office).

The theatre is wheelchair accessible.

Upon entry you will need to provide a vaccination certificate OR negative rapid test from within 48 hours prior to the show, OR a valid proof of recovery/antigen test.

The Acropolis Museum welcomes visitors during the winter period (1 November 2021 – 31 March 2022) with a reduced admission fee (5 euro) and two new gallery talks.

Experience a different Saturday morning! Visit the Acropolis Museum and discover with the archaeologists the hidden stories of 20+1 masterpieces, which themselves chose for you. Myths and fables, folklores and traditions, historical milestones and human stories transform into art and weave a vivid experience during an outstanding walk in the Museum’s galleries.

Day: Every Saturday

English: 10:30 a.m.

Greek: 12:30 p.m.

Duration: 90 minutes

Participation: For registration, please refer to the Information Desk at the Museum

entrance on the same day. First-in first-served. Limited to 30 visitors per session.

Health protection measures: It is necessary to wear a mask (not provided by the

Museum) and to use the whisper guide system headsets (provided by the Museum).

Cost: A general admission fee (5€) to the Museum is required.

Strange creatures at the Acropolis Museum
What is truly the Hippalektryon? A rooster or a horse? A real mystery! And what about Centaur, Typhon, Triton and so many others? Visit the Museum with your children (up to 12 years old) and discover them together. Creatures of the earth, the sea and the air, creations of the imagination of ancient people that invite us in a game of exploration, observation and knowledge. Children will be given materials to take home and create their own strange creatures. If they choose to do so, they can photograph their artworks and upload them on acropolismuseum kids!

Day: Every Sunday

Hours: 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Language: Greek

Duration: 60 minutes

Participation: For registration, please refer to the Information Desk at the Museum

entrance on the same day. First-in first-served. Limited to 30 visitors per session.

Health protection measures: It is necessary to wear a mask (not provided by the

Museum) and to use the whisper guide system headsets (provided by the Museum).

Cost: Participation for children is free. A general admission fee (5€) is required for  parents/escorts.

The cosmopolitan Winter Garden City Lounge is open again to welcome its valued guests in the relaxing and elegant atmosphere of Hotel Grande Bretagne. 

Featuring special events and a refreshed menu curated by the Executive Chef Asterios Koustoudis and his talented team, the Winter Garden graciously invites guests to new experiences in the city’s most ideal gathering space. 

Intimate gatherings with your loved ones over an authentic afternoon tea featuring a new kids version or over the most elegant weekend brunch in town is always a good idea! Spending a relaxing evening listening to classic piano tunes and enjoying the live music nights of opera, jazz and harp inside Winter Garden’s warm embrace is another experience not to be missed.

Traditional Afternoon Tea

The renowned Afternoon Tea of Winter Garden, holding its own part of history in the hotel’s journey through time, welcomes you to a journey of flavors and aromas.  

The Afternoon Tea of Hotel Grande Bretagne, traditionally served, includes a rich variety of accompaniments and tea flavors. Enjoy a selection of tea sandwiches from our bakery with crab, smoked salmon, roast beef and egg salad, freshly baked almond scones with Corinthian raisin,  seasonal jams and clotted cream as well as delectable desserts and cakes prepared by the Hotel Grande Bretagne pâtisserie and the ‘Meilleur Ouvrier de France’ Pastry Chef Arnaud Larher. 

Afternoon Tea for kids

If you are looking for an authentic experience for your children, the Afternoon Tea of Hotel Grande Bretagne is a lovely picture-worthy ritual that will always be cherished.

Introduce your children to the opulent tea experience of the historic hotel and delight their moments with irresistible savories and desserts such as mini sandwiches, cupcakes, marshmallows, macarons and cookies. 

Weekends at Winter Garden 

Hotel Grande Bretagne’s elegant brunch returns and invites you to savor it at the Winter Garden City Lounge. 

From November 6 and every weekend from 11.00 until 14.00, experience moments of relaxation and warm gatherings with your loved ones under the sounds of soft music while enjoying the refreshing menu of sweet and savory delicacies curated by Executive Chef Asterios Koustoudis and his talented team. The familiar taste of the hotel’s warm, handmade butter and chocolate croissants meet the homemade marmalade and the exquisite vanilla cream, which was inspired and created by the pastry team of the historic Hotel Grande Bretagne, and altogether craft the finest harmony once they blend with the indigenous fresh local butter and fir tree honey. One of the highlights of this elegant brunch is the handmade “tsoureki” with mastiha, an exclusive creation of the hotel’s pastry team. A delicacy that will exceptionally accompany the cup of coffee or tea or the glass of fresh juice that our valued -Winter Garden- guest will select.

The savory palette of “Weekends at Winter Garden” is complemented by exquisite appetizer options such as the smoked salmon cannelloni with crab, avocado and green apple and the ‘Jamon Serrano’ salad with forest mushrooms, foie gras and dry sour cherries. The menu finds its best expression when it comes to the perfect serving of organic farm-fresh egg dishes such as: soft-boiled eggs with potato cream, smoked eel and caviar, eggs benedict with lobster, asparagus and hollandaise sauce or the Chef’s dish of the day.

For the sweetest epilogue, the opulent selection of desserts is the one that will perfectly seal your very own “Weekends at Winter Garden” experience.

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Music nights at Winter Garden 

The iconic Winter Garden City Lounge of Hotel Grande Bretagne invites you to the finest music nights with live tunes of jazz, opera and harp. 

Jazzy Wednesdays 

Every Wednesday enjoy live Jazz performances within the warm and inviting ambiance of the Winter Garden and immerse yourself in a timeless atmosphere of vivacious jazz tunes.

Experience captivating performances by a trio combination consisting of piano, double bass and saxophone and let the fusions of various local and international styles of jazz create the perfect musical backdrop for your evening.

Genuinely originated by New Orleans, United States, it now journeys all the way through continents and centuries and allows us to journey ourselves while enjoying the warm embrace of the Winter Garden.

Every Wednesday as of November 10, 2021 | 19.30 – 22.30.

Opera Nights at Winter Garden 

The elegant ambience of the Winter Garden City Lounge embraces the fine sounds of Opera and welcomes some of its most renowned repertoires. 

Gracefully aligned with the fine essence of the historic Hotel Grande Bretagne and the enchanting environment of the hotel’s city lounge, the “Opera Nights at the Winter Garden” debut with a duet of a soprano and a tenor.

Renowned arias and sophisticated sounds surround the stylish and opulent setting of the Winter Garden and set the background of this unique experience.

Every Thursday as of November 11, 2021 | 19.30 – 22.30.

Harp Tunes at Winter Garden 

Indulge in a music journey through the centuries. Captivating melodies will unveil the beauty and romance and take you to mythical times through the airy, crystalline, almost divine sounds of the harp accompanied by piano.

Enjoy an exceptional musical experience in the warm atmosphere of Winter Garden.

Every Friday as of November 12, 2021 | 19.30 – 22.30.