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The event opens officially with a party in the garden of the Association of Greek Archaeologists in Thiseio on May 27th and culminates at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center on June 9 and 10th. In the meantime, though, bartenders and mixologists at bars across the city will be exhibiting their skills for Athens Cocktail Week, running from May 26th to June 4th. For details about the event and the venues taking part it in, visit the website. www.athenscocktailfestival.com

The city's longest-running music event, the standard appointment of jazz fans in Athens, is organized for the 22nd year, with free entrance, allowing Athenians and visitors to the city to enjoy live renowned artists and emerging bands from Greece and abroad performing on the Technopolis main stage in 21 concerts, making the festival one of the most diverse in recent years. As tradition demands, the first day of the Athens Jazz is dedicated to the Greek jazz scene, presenting the three Greek bands chosen by the festival's artistic committee. On Monday (May 22), the promising Thomas Mitrousis Quartet kicks off as the festival's new music proposal, with a unique sound mixture ranging from modern jazz to classical and post-rock music. He is followed by the Nefeli Fasouli Quintet, which stood out in the Jazz+ category as it masterfully combines the tradition of African-American jazz with Greek folk music. Finally, the Spiral Trio, one of our country's most important jazz trios with international status and visibility, will close the first day as the official Greek participation of the festival. The international program starts on Tuesday (May 23), with the multi-award-winning Hungarian singer and songwriter Veronika Harcsa who, with her exceptional singing voice, awakens a wide range of emotions with sounds from both contemporary and classic jazz, assisted by the guitarist Bálint Gyémánt. She is succeeded by the young Belgian bassist Jonathan Collin-Bouhon who, with his jazz pieces and compositions not limited to the genre, comes with his musicians to present fresh melodies with dreamy timbre and covers of classical pieces. Next in line is Gard Nilssen Acoustic Unity, the group that deservedly represents the rich Norwegian jazz scene. They released their debut album on the iconic ECM label last year and will enchant us with a highly melodic and improvisational acoustic live. On Wednesday (May 24), the dynamic quartet of AJS Quartet (Albanian Jazz Society), the first Albanian participation in the festival's history, opens the concert with Balkan sounds and rhythms. Next, the most famous jazz group of our neighbouring country will pass the baton to the Rembrandt Trio, the group of the Dutch pianist Rembrandt Frerichs with their wide range of music reaching up to the music cultures of the Arab world. Next is the explosive Tygroo band from the Czech Republic. Their wind instruments and percussion will take us on an unpredictable musical journey, where traditional Balkan and Jewish sounds meet funk, hip hop, disco, dubstep and electro-pop. On Thursday (May 25) the festival welcomes pianist Joel Lyssarides, the rising star of the Swedish and the wider European jazz scene, who steadily walks the path of narrative, melodic jazz with his trio. The Danes I Think You're Awesome are next to present their musical horizons. From Scandinavian progressive ambient or straightforward folk to African rhythms or classical jazz form, each album always hides something different. Finally, representing Switzerland, the legendary Erik Truffaz, with the 30-year performance artist, one of the most important figures of contemporary jazz internationally, shares with the audience his great straight jazz, hip hop, drum 'n' bass and world echoes in a live show. On Friday (May 26) Quintedo from Cyprus, the new group of saxophonist Marios Charalambous, will cover the entire jazz spectrum, just before the rising Candlelight Ficus from Austria lures the audience into a feelgood and highly uplifting musical journey with unstoppable groove, strong pop melodies and apparent influences from Vulfpeck to John Mayer through Michael Jackson. Last but not least, the Italian Raphael Gualazzi, a singer, pianist and composer who brought his country back to the popular Eurovision Song Contest. Gualazzi passes flawlessly from jazz to blues, both in their traditional and most modern forms, while maintaining the tradition of Italian pop songs. On Saturday (May 27) the audience will welcome the German artist KID BE KID, a phenomenon of Berlin’s modern, polymorphic music scene: she sings and beatboxes at the same time, being a virtuoso in piano or electronic keyboards, while with her unique stage presence, she sets up an amazing show. The French OZMA are next to walk onto the stage with their explosive jazz that knows no aesthetic barriers, flirting comfortably with rock or traditional music with open horizons and electronic landscapes. The trio of Spanish pianist Daniel García Diego comes next, heralding the bright future of European jazz, mixing musical streams such as jazz and flamenco, classical and folk Spanish music, as well as rock and electronic music in a way that is always creatively exciting and aesthetically clean. Sunday (May 28) begins with the experienced saxophonist Maxime Bender from Luxembourg. With a wide range of contemporary and improvisational melodic jazz, soul and rock influences, the music world of Maxime Bender's 'Universal Sky' is not trapped in restrictive labels. Then comes Israeli pianist Guy Mintus who creatively blends his Middle Eastern musical roots with classical and jazz forms and styles, creating a distinctive sonic blend. Finally, the British Jackson Mathod, trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist and singer, will focus on a euphoric jazz fusion, uplifting the spirits. This year, the Athens Jazz experience is complemented by a series of side events inside and outside the Technopolis. The festival attendants will be able to enjoy the photo exhibition of the METAPolis team, the rich, nomadic market of Meet Market and the wide range of Vinyl Market records. Moreover, especially for this year when the Industrial Gas Museum celebrates its 10th anniversary, the museum spaces will be open to the public (18:00-20:00), with free admission. This year, the club program of the Athens Jazz in the neighbouring Gazarte is unique. First, the iconic composer and musician Roy Ayers will perform for the last time in our country on Tuesday (May 23), as part of the 'Farewell Tour'. Next, the Kosmos Jazz Party on Saturday (May 27) presents the sweeping Jerome Kaluta for an uplifting live that will precede the highly danceable DJ set by the famous producers of Kosmos 93.6. Finally, unsurpassed jazz conductor Billy Cobham will celebrate on Monday (May 29), the 50th anniversary of the release of his legendary album 'Spectrum', ideally closing this year's festival. More information on the parallel events program of the 22nd Athens Jazz will be announced soon. The Athens Jazz Festival can also be found on Facebook & Instagram (#AthensJazz and #AthensJazz2023), as well as the dedicated channel on YouTube. Additional information is also available at the website https://athensjazz.gr/. Please check the site for ticketed and free admission events.

Connect with new friends and allies in Athens at the historic Olympias Rooftop Bar near Monastiraki (57 Athinas, 6th floor) on Tuesday, May 16th from 18:00 to21:00. Democrats Abroad Greece brings together transatlantic travelers, students, long-settled Greek Americans and digital nomads who care about US democracy and each other. For more information and to RSVP, visit democratsabroad.org/gr.

In "Thursday’s Meetings", Platon Rivellis selects and presents contemporary Greek photographers - members of the "Photographic Circle", analyzes their artwork and talks to them about their themes, approaches, and creative choices. The audience then asks questions and share thoughts on the photos shown. About Platon Rivellis Platon Rivellis was born in Athens in 1945. He studied law in Athens, political science in Paris (1968-1970) and photography in the US (1983). He practiced law in Athens for twelve years (1971-1983). Since 1981 he has been delivering seminars and lectures in Greece and Cyprus on photography and cinema. He has organized the model photography classes for the Popular Education Organization (1985) and taught its instructors. He has organized television programs on photography for public television. He has exhibited his photographs in solo and group exhibitions and is a frequent contributor to a number of Greek newspapers and magazines. In 1988 he founded together with his students the Photography Circle and Photochoros Publications, which has published more than sixty books on photography, both theoretical works and albums.   The fifth presentation of the year takes place on May 11th, 19:00 and focuses on the work of photographers Ilias Nokas- Zografos, Pavlos Kourkafas and Periklis Antoniou. The presentations will be delivered via Zoom with free participation for all with reservations. Information: Timetable: 19:00 - 21:00. Tickets: Free participation with registrations. Location: Online. Language: Greek. Registration mandatory: https://www.hau.gr/en-us/culture/events/2023/thursdays-meetings-may-2023

The award-winning poet and actor joins forces with the Dimitris Tsakas jazz quartet for this program, which has been titled “Body and Dreams.”   Doors open at 20:00 and tickets can be purchased online at viva.gr or by phone at 11876.

The gothic thriller has been digitally restored – and approved by the legendary filmmaker – to mark the 30th anniversary since its original release, and stars Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves. Admission costs 7 Euros and doors open at 22:00.

The day is celebrated with a feast is called "Protomagia" (def. "first day of May"). It is an urban holiday when people traditionally visit to the countryside to enjoy a picnic. It is also a day when large demonstrations are organized by the left political parties. Similar to the American "Labor Day", it is a day off for everyone. Notably, in Greek mythology, the goddess of the harvest, Demeter, after the abduction of her daughter by Hades, the god of the underworld, deeply in sorrow and blinded by her anger for losing her precious daughter, all of the plants stopped growing, the flowers withered and died, and the land became desolate. While her daughter was with Hades, in the underworld, it was Fall and Winter on earth. And when Persephone returned, it became Spring and Summer. Therefore, along with the flowering of Mother Nature, where wildflowers cover hillsides, Greek families take picnics in the countryside to celebrate and to enjoy nature itself. After the collection of the flowers, people traditionally hang wreaths out on their doors to make the entrance of the home even more colorful and happy looking.

The 1st Athens Civil Society Festival, which takes place in Serafio from April 21 to April 23 - with free entrance - is dedicated to the work and actions of Civil Society organizations and their interaction with the city and its residents. During the 3 days of the festival (from 10:00 to 22:00) the participating groups will present their actions, work and vision, while together they will highlight the importance of contribution and cooperation in a city like Athens, with the great need for solidarity, but also with the unlimited possibilities to send the message that "together we are stronger."

Join other St. Patty revelers for an unforgettable event filled with traditional Irish music, green decorations, and a variety of tasty drinks. Sip on a cold, rich Murphy's Stout or try one of their  specially crafted St. Patrick's Day cocktails while enjoying the fresh air and beautiful view from the rooftop garden. With plenty of seating and a lively atmosphere, it's the perfect place to gather with friends and celebrate this festive occasion. "Don't miss out on the craic - join us for a St. Patrick's Day celebration to remember!" When: Fri., 17/03/2023, 21:00 Entrance : *Free Entrance*     The High Bar - Home of Gin & Negroni Evmolpidon 20, 11854

The known to all of us and arguably the best Greek Deep House Producer and DJ, Akylla, presents yet another one of his popular Breathe Deep parties - this time at beloved Oh Mama Brunch & Cocktail Bar in Glyfada on Saturday night! Reflecting the general vibe of the party through his special musical perspective. Groovy and soulful house sounds with the right doses of New York Garage, Deep-Tech, and Deep House, emotionally connected and played with enthusiasm by a top-level DJ. BREATHE DEEP Akylla continues with the same passion to traverse the devoted audience of Breathe Deep, through long sets with deep driving tribal beats and soulful vocals, staying true to his musical roots and the original philosophy of the underground club culture. For 3 decades, Akylla has been consistently mixing modern, electronic, and dance music, which moves in the spectrum of Afro, Deep, Spiritual, and Soulful House, making him one of the Masters in the genre. BIO DJ Akylla was born in Athens, Greece, and started collecting and playing records at age 13. He was first exposed to house music from tapes his brother sent him from New York City. These were tapes of weekend dance parties on the radio from DJs like Nicky Siano, Jelly Bean, Frankie Knuckles, Larry Levan, and others. It was these sounds that got him into the new form of music and evolving mixing techniques. His fond memories of this time were catching sets of DJ Tony Humphries at Zanzibar and then hunting down the tracks at local record stores. In 1988 Akylla made his first appearance in a New York club called Undochine which led him to numerous appearances in clubs like Palladium, Club USA, and Velvet in Miami. 1994 brought Akylla back to Athens where he collaborated with the Magna promotion team, and set out to bring the underground New York sound to Greece. From that time until recently he had been Magna's resident DJ in many clubs in Athens and summer parties on the island of Mykonos. This has allowed him to play alongside DJs like Frankie Knuckles, David Morales, Little Louie Vega, Kenny Carpenter, and many others. Akylla joined the ranks of Summer 2001 Plus Soda residents and later created the successful MusicaHumana parties with fellow resident, Christo Z. He also had a weekend dance show on Athens's leading dance music radio station, a tribute to how it all began. BIO DJ THAI has been influenced by Soul - and so much more - by artists such as Sade, Chaka Chan, Stevie Wonder, Fela Kuti, Prince, Earth Wind & Fire... etc. His music is not not only influenced by fashion but is exactly what he himself wants to play, listen and dance: Deep, Soulful, and Afro House Rhythms, with long lifts & live editings. He has played with DJs who shaped the specific music scene abroad as well as in our country such as Danny Krivit, Timmy Regiford, Joe Claussell, Frankie Knuckles, and many more! ### So count on an evening with style, quality, and a unique groove. ### Joining Akylla on the decks of Oh Mama is DJ Thai, so count on an evening with style, quality, and a unique groove. "Deep Soul Space, Breathe Deep, Athens... a place where music and dancers connect and interact" Come early for some tasty bar-food and stay late for a lot of dancing! Entrance is strictly FREE. When: Sat., 04/03/2023, 21:00 Presented by Uniq Events with Hostess Vicky Tsakaloou https://www.facebook.com/vicky.tsakalou.3 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063673246029 Supported by Niki Martin PR & Media Sponsor Athens24.gr / Athens24.com https://www.facebook.com/nikimart https://www.facebook.com/Athens24.gr https://www.facebook.com/Athens24 https://www.instagram.com/athens24_com/ https://www.facebook.com/BreatheDeepAthens https://www.facebook.com/AkyllaDj https://www.facebook.com/fore.vernevermore.9 https://www.facebook.com/ohmamagr OH MAMA BRUNCH & COCKTAIL BAR Kyprou 48, Glyfáda, 16674 Ph: +30 210 8986049

Athens has many romantic places for young (and old) lovers - such as the historic districts of Plaka, Anafiotika and Monastiraki. There are lot of activities to do, so Valentine's Day in Athens can be a real success. In our special "Romantic Athens" we offer you many locations and things you can do with your better half to make Valentine's Day in Athens unique!   >> Continue to: Romantic Athens

The announcement of Attica Traffic in detail: Emergency Bulletin of Hazardous Weather - Traffic regulations - Anti-skid chains "For special safety reasons and in order to avoid causing traffic problems in view of the occurrence of adverse weather phenomena, by Decision of the Traffic Director of Attica from 18:00 hours today 02.04.2023 cars of all categories must be equipped with anti-skid chains or other similar anti-skid means , during their circulation on the entire road network of the Province of Attica. Furthermore, from 18:00 today 04.02.2023, the traffic of any type of heavy vehicle with a maximum permissible weight of more than 3.5 tons will not be allowed, regardless of the use of anti-skid chains: In both traffic streams of N.E.O. Athens-Lamia, in its section from the height of A/K Kalyftakis to h/th 57,300 (boundaries of the Province of Attica). Along the entire length of Attica Road, the Western Peripheral Avenue Ymittos and the Peripheral Aigaleo, as well as the road network adjacent to them. In both streams of traffic P.E.O. Elefsinas-Thebes from the 5,000 m/t (revoil gas station - formerly CYCLON) to the borders of the Prefecture of Attica with the Prefecture of Viotia (m/t 30,000). Also, from 06.00 am tomorrow 05.02.2023, the traffic of all vehicles, regardless of the use of anti-skid chains, will not be allowed on Parnithos Avenue from the 22nd street (cable car) in both (2) traffic streams. The drivers of these vehicles are requested to avoid driving on the above road sections in order to avoid inconvenience and the creation of additional traffic problems and to follow the instructions of the traffic controllers." Moreover, a message from 112 about the upcoming bad weather was sent to the residents of Attica. The message warns of dangerous snowfall from Sunday morning (05/02/2023) in North, North-East and North-West Attica and recommends citizens to limit their movements to those absolutely necessary. Lastly, for persons still planning on making outings these days, please call ahead to any of the venues of interest to get informed if their event will still be taking place.