THRU MARCH 31
NEW YORK – The Consulate General of Greece in New York, in celebration of International Women’s Month, proudly presents the group exhibition Euclid’s Finite to Zeno’s Infinite: Hellenic-American Women Artists, curated by Dr. Thalia Vrachopoulos. The exhibition will be on view through March 31 at the Consulate, 69 East 79th Street in New York City. The artworks featured in this exhibition are stylistically varied, ranging from naturalistic to abstracted and geometric approaches, a diversity that gave rise to the title ‘Euclid’s Finite to Zeno’s Infinite’. The participating artists are Eozen Agopian, Elaine Angelopoulos, Laura Donson, Angie Drakopoulos, Morfy Gikas, Zoe Keramea, Artemis Kotioni, Eirini Linardaki, Despo Magoni, Nefeli Massia, Despina Myriokefalitaki-Zografos, Antonia Papatzanaki, Ioanna Pantazopoulou, Marita Pappa, Anna Samara, Triada Samaras, Dimitra Skandali, Lydia Venieri, and Fotini Vurgaropoulou. The exhibition is on view Monday-Friday, 10 AM-3 PM, at the Consulate General of
Greece in New York.
THRU APRIL 2
NEW YORK – ‘Agnes Varda’, a comprehensive retrospective of the pioneering Greek-French filmmaker’s work, will run for three weeks from Friday, March 13 through Thursday, April 2 at Film Forum, 209 West Houston Street in New York. Agnes Varda’s (1928-2019) stature as one of the greatest of all filmmakers has only grown over the years. Making films over six decades, she helped launch the French New Wave and then surpassed it with the distinctive brand of filmmaking she called cinécriture (cine-writing). Moving freely between the authorship of fiction film and the spontaneity of documentary while also working prolifically as a visual artist and photographer, she created two dozen features and many short works. Further information and the complete screening schedule available online: https://shorturl.at/2smdE.
THRU APRIL 19
ASTORIA – The Timarete 9th Annual Hellenic Arts Festival, organized by the Academy of Hellenic Paideia, runs through April 19, under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece, and begins with one of the most beloved classics of Greek cinema comes to the theater, ‘H Hartopaichtra’ (‘The Card Player’) by Dimitris Psathas, taught and directed by Ioanna Katsarou. This warm and humorous satire of Greek family life, filled with clever misunderstandings, unforgettable characters, and the timeless song loved by generations is a nonstop laughter-filled theatrical experience presented by the Academy of Hellenic Paideia’s theater workshop ‘Logos & Praxi’ at the Thespis Theatre at the Archdiocesan Hellenic Cultural Center (HCC) 25-02 Newtown Avenue in Astoria. Performances are Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, March 22 at 5:30 PM. The suggested donation is $35. On Saturday, March 28, 12 PM, the Annual Dinner Dance will be held at the Stathakeion Cultural Center, 2251 29th Street in Astoria. Traditional Greek dances will be performed by kids and adult dance troupes. Attendees will also enjoy a rich repertoire of beautiful Greek songs and a buffet of Greek delicacies. ‘My Old and Beloved Athens 1920-1950’ Music Night takes place on Friday, April 17, 7 PM, at the Stathakeion in Astoria. The Drama International Short Film Festival takes place at the HCC on Sunday, April 19, first screening at 4 PM, second screening at 6 PM. All films are shown with English subtitles. For more information and reservations, call 917-603-4437 or visit: https://www.timarete.com/.
THRU MAY 17
DETROIT, MI – In partnership with One Bean Marketing (OBM), Ramona Pintea, National Hellenic Society, and the Detroit Cultural Center, the Hellenic Museum of Michigan presents a celebration of the women of the Greek Revolution. Powerful, courageous, and independent changemakers who shaped history by championing democracy, freedom, and independence. The new exhibition, ‘#WeAreGreekWarriors: From the Greek Revolution to Today: The Power of the Heroines of 1821 Lives in Every Woman’, along with a rich cultural program of events and activities, runs through May 17, at the Hellenic Museum of Michigan, 67 East Kirby Street in Detroit. For more information, visit: https://www.hellenicmi.org/.
MARCH 20-22
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – ‘Greek Viper’, a one-man show by Elias Scoufaras, described as ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ meets ‘A Bronx Tale’, runs March 20-22 at the Beverly Hills Playhouse, 254 S Robertson Boulevard in Beverly Hills. Following a sold-out run in Montreal and at the Hudson Theatre in Hollywood (the stage where My Big Fat Greek Wedding got its start), Elias Scoufaras brings his electrifying one-man show Greek Viper to Beverly Hills. Performances scheduled for Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, 7:30 PM, and Sunday, March 22, 2 PM. Additional information and tickets available online: www.greekviper.com.
ASTORIA – The Federation of Hellenic Societies Parade Committee, in partnership with the Greek American Folklore Society (GAFS), announced the first annual ‘Vimata Eleftherias – Steps of Freedom’ Hellenic Dance Weekend, a new cultural event dedicated to celebrating the rich traditions, history, and living art of Greek dance. Taking place March 20-22 at Stathakion Cultural Center with a final exhibition at Athens Square Park, emblematic Greek venues in Astoria, Queens, Hellenic Dance Weekend will bring together dancers, instructors, musicians, and cultural enthusiasts from across the region for a weekend of workshops, performances, and community connection. The event aims to honor the diversity of Hellenic dance traditions while fostering education, collaboration, and cultural pride among participants of all ages. For more information and to register, please visit: https://shorturl.at/LI4xf.
NEW YORK – ‘Hippolytus (in the arms of Aphrodite)’ is an immersive augmented reality theatre experience directed by Yolanda Markopoulou and produced by the Athens and Epidaurus Festival in Greece. Rooted in Euripides’ mythic tale, the performance explores the tragic fate of Hippolytus – a devout follower of Artemis who shuns Aphrodite, goddess of love. In retaliation, Aphrodite curses him, igniting a destructive passion in his stepmother, Phaedra. As divine vengeance unfolds, the natural world descends into chaos: trees ignite, landscapes crumble, and catastrophe looms. Performed live with two actors, the production combines AR visuals and spatial audio, offering audiences a multi-sensory journey. Equipped with AR glasses, spectators don’t just watch – they become participants in Aphrodite’s revenge. Hippolytus (in the arms of Aphrodite) will be performed every 30 minutes during the following showtimes: March 20: 5-9 PM and March 21-22: 1-6 PM at CultureHub, 47 Great Jones Street, 3rd Floor, in New York City. To experience this performance, audience will wear AR glasses. There are three slots per showtime. You must RSVP in order to attend. Hippolytus (in the arms of Aphrodite) is presented by CultureHub in association with La MaMa as a part of Re–Fest. Re–Fest is CultureHub’s annual festival that brings artists, activists, and technologists together to explore our role in re-shaping the future. The full artist line-up and programming schedule will be announced soon. More information and RSVP online: https://shorturl.at/TG0uV.
MARCH 21
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) hosts its 52nd Anniversary Hellenic Heritage Achievement & National Public Service Awards Dinner on Saturday, March 21, at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC. The event begins at 6 PM with the silent auction and reception and continues with dinner at 7 PM, and after dinner party at 11 PM with music by Apollonia. The black tie event honors Stavros K. Veletsis, Helen A. Carlos, and Savas Tsivicos. RSVP is required. More information and tickets available online: https://shorturl.at/cAoNG. AHI’s Ambassadors Breakfast Forum with Ambassador of Greece to the U.S. Antonis Alexandridis and Ambassador of Cyprus to the U.S. Evangelos Savva also takes place on Saturday, March 21, 9:30-11 AM, at the Capital Hilton, 16th & K Street, NW in Washington, DC. Tickets available online: https://shorturl.at/KeFEe.
MARCH 26
ASTORIA – The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York presents a benefit concert for the New York Greek Independence Parade, titled ‘Ach Ellada, S’ Agapo’ (‘Ach Greece, I Love You’), at the Stathakeion Cultural Center, 22-51 29th Street in Astoria, on Thursday, March 26, 8:30 PM. This unique event features the following performers: Anthi Aggelou, Elena Chris, Aphrodite Daniel, Eleanna Finokalioti, Georgios Kounavis, Nicos Nicolaides, Tasos Papaioannou, Yianni Papastefanou, Christos Perras, Harita Seiderer, Sofia Tzinis, and Christoforos Zisoulis, with music director Petros Hatjopoulos, Kostas Psarros on bouzouki, Angelos Papadatos on bass, and Theodoros Tsinias on percussion. Admission is $40. For more information, contact the Special Events Committee’s Christina Kostakis by phone: 516-724-2025.
MARCH 28
BOSTON – A festive commemoration of Greek Independence Day with the USS Constitution Museum and Maliotis Cultural Center of the Hellenic College-Holy Cross will be held on Saturday, March 28, at the USS Constitution Museum, Building 22 at the Charlestown Navy Yard, beginning at 4 PM with a visit to the USS Constitution and exploring the Museum galleries. The program begins at 5 PM at the USS Constitution Museum with a 6 PM reception featuring Greek cuisine. The event is free and includes museum admission, registration is required. Enjoy an afternoon of music, dance, Greek cuisine, and conversation, and discover a meaningful historical connection between Greek Independence and the USS Constitution. The program includes welcome remarks from Consul General Symeon Tegos, the historical discussion with Dr. Nicholas Ganson, Dean of Hellenic College, and Carl Herzog, USS Constitution Museum Public Historian. The event also includes performances by the Saint Romanos Choir and the Metropolis Dance Group. Guests are encouraged to arrive at the Navy Yard at 3 PM to visit USS Constitution and explore the USS Constitution Museum galleries before the program begins. Register online: https://shorturl.at/unsTs.
MIAMI – TheGreekend Yacht Fleet sets sail for a one-of-a-kind, multi-yacht celebration of Greek Independence Day in partnership with Yachts MiamiVice, Poseidon Miami, Acqua Chiarella, and KLEOS Mastiha on Saturday, March 28, 11 AM-4 PM, Guests board luxury yachts that cruise through Miami’s most iconic waterways before tying up mid-route at the sandbar for Greek food, dancing, swimming, and nonstop energy. The event includes luxury 5-hour yacht fleet experience with Yachts MiamiVice, Greek lunch by celebrity chef Demetrios Pyliotis of Poseidon Greek, live DJ, water toys, and full sandbar tie-up with the entire fleet, complimentary bottle of KLEOS Mastiha per boat, assortment of sparkling and still Acqua Chiarella mineral water from Lake Como, and a stylish, high-energy crowd from across Miami and beyond. More information is available online: https://shorturl.at/1Ph6K.
ASTORIA – The Federation of Cypriot American Organizations in collaboration with the International Coordinating Committee Justice for Cyprus (PSEKA) presents the commemorative tribute ‘Ηρώων Γη’ with music, narration and poetry readings Commemorating the 71st Anniversary of the EOKA liberation struggle 1955-59 from the British colonial rule, performed by soprano Ariadne Anna, tenor Louis Panagiotou, cellist Diana Golden, and the Pancyprian Choir of New York led by Music & Artistic Director: Phyto Stratis, with the special participation of the students of St. Demetrios Greek School and youth members of the community on Saturday, March 28, 5-7 PM, at the Petros Patrides Community Center at St. Demetrios School, 30-11 30th Drive in Astoria. Admission is free.
ONLINE – The UCLA Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture presents ‘The Fumes of Mars’ book discussion with artist and writer Katerina Angelopoulou, Saturday, March 28, 10 AM Los Angeles/8 PM Greece, via Zoom. This discussion will be moderated by Professor Sharon Gerstel, Director, UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture, and Dr. Eirini Kotsovili, Senior Lecturer, Global Humanities, Simon Fraser University. One of the deadliest wildfires ever recorded took place on July 23, 2018 in Mati, just 30 km from the historic center of Athens. Writer and artist Katerina Angelopoulou survived the fire, and her book, ‘The Fumes of Mars’, combines her photographs with personal testimonies from other survivors, timelines, maps, and reports. A news release notes that “with these materials, Angelopoulou attempts to weave a collective narrative of the events to better understand the violent disconnect between her own experience and the ‘official’ account of the disaster in which facts were concealed and victims held culpable.” More information and RSVP online: https://shorturl.at/Vn0aU.
