FEBRUARY 8
NEW ROCHELLE, NY – The Greek Orthodox Church of our Saviour is hosting its Candlelight Gala on Saturday, February 8, 6 PM, at the Surf Club on the Sound, 280 Davenport Avenue in New Rochelle, NY. The Candlelight Gala is in celebration of 25 years of faithful service for Archdiocesan District Chancellor and Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Fr. Elias Villis and Presvytera Melanie. Guests will enjoy dinner and live music by Eastside Kefi of Bounce Music. Proceeds will support the Greek Orthodox Church of our Saviour and the beloved Hellenic College-Holy Cross Orthodox School of Theology. Individual tickets are $250, available for purchase online. Additional information on other ways to contribute is also available online: https://shorturl.at/IVtTa. More information is available on Instagram: @churchofoursaviour and online: www.gocoos.org.
FEBRUARY 12
ASTORIA – Hellenic Professional Women (HPW) hosts Cocktails & Connect on Wednesday, February 12, 6-8 PM, at Ovelia, 34-01 30th Avenue in Astoria. An evening of networking, connection, and inspiration offers the perfect opportunity to meet incredible women and learn more about joining HPW. Tickets are $15 for Members, $30 for Non-Members, includes mezze and cash bar available. The spotlight members include Joanna Phillips and Kiki Karakalpakidis. Phillips is a founding partner of Phillips Brokerage Inc., serving clients with exceptional insurance services since 1979. A devoted leader at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, Phillips has championed philanthropic efforts, including co-founding ‘Astoria Rocks for St. Jude Kids’, raising over $250,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Phillips dedication to her faith, heritage, and community inspires us all. Born in Greece, Karakalpakidis transitioned from a 16-year advertising career to fulfill her dream of showcasing Greek fashion. She founded HARA NYC, a boutique celebrating Greek craftsmanship while blending global artistry with local Greek talent in New York. Her curated collections spotlight talented designers from Greece and Europe, creating a unique space for style and culture. RSVP online: https://tinyurl.com/yv9kn3zx.
ONLINE – The Greek Elder Care Network Book Club discussion on ‘Daughter of Ruins’ with international bestselling author Yvette Manessis Corporon takes place on Wednesday, February 12, 7 PM EST, via Zoom. Register online: https://tinyurl.com/mssc5bfw.
FEBRUARY 14-16
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, 110 Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach, hosts its 50th Greek Festival February 14-16. Enjoy Greek foods, pastries, vendors, Greek jewelry, Greek Grocery, art, live Greek music with the Karavani Orchestra, and Greek folk dancing. Hours: Friday, February 14, Noon-11 PM; Saturday, February 15, 11 AM-11 PM; and Sunday, February 16, Noon-9 PM. More information is available by phone: 561-833-6387 and online: https://greekfestwpb.com.
HOLLYWOOD, FL – St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 425 North 58th Avenue in Hollywood, hosts its annual Greek Festival February 14-16. Enjoy authentic Greek food and pastries, lamb shanks, souvlaki, fresh-carved gyro off the spit, pastitsio, moussaka, and more. Vendors will be selling Greek novelties. Greek Dance exhibitions will be performed throughout the weekend, including performances by the community’s award-winning dance group. Also available are Church Tours and raffle. Admission is $5. Parking is $10. Hours: Friday, February 14, 4-10 PM; Saturday, February 15, and Sunday, February 16, 11 AM-10 PM. More information is available by phone: 954-966-1898 and online: https://shorturl.at/WYEcq.
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL – Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 24411 Rampart Boulevard in Port Charlotte, hosts its 31st Annual Greek Festival February 14-16. Enjoy Greek foods, pastries, vendors with Greek items for sale, and church tours. Admission is $5 for the entire weekend, free admission for ages 15 and younger. Entertainment includes live Greek band and dancing, group dance performances, and grape stomping on Friday and Saturday. Hours: Friday, February 14, and Saturday, February 15, 11 AM-8 PM; and Sunday, February 16, Noon-6 PM. More information is available by phone: 941-629-3888 and online: https://www.holytrinitypc.org/events-1.
FEBRUARY 15-16
PALM DESERT, CA – St. George Greek Orthodox Church of the Desert, 74109 Larrea Street in Palm Desert, hosts its 27th Annual Greek Festival February 15-16, 10 AM-8 PM both days. Enjoy authentic Greek food, appetizers, pastries, Greek wine, beer, Greek coffee, Souvenir Agora Market with unique vendors, Greek Grocery, Book Store and Greek novelties, complimentary Church Tours with Byzantine art and mosaic iconography. Entertainment includes live Greek music and demonstrations of traditional folk dances, Kids’ Zone. Admission is $5, free for kids under 12 and for Active U.S. military, Police, Fire, EMT free with ID. More information is available by phone: 760-568-9901 and online: https://pdgreekfestival.org.
FEBRUARY 21-23
MELBOURNE, FL – St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 5965 Wickham Road in Melbourne, hosts its annual Greek Festival February 21-23. Enjoy homemade Greek foods and pastries, church tours, market vendors, live Greek music, Greek dancers, and children’s playground. Admission $2. Hours: Friday, February 21, 4-10 PM; Saturday, February 22, Noon-10 PM; and Sunday, February 23, Noon-5 PM. More information is available by phone: 321-254-1045 and online: https://www.saint-katherine.org.
SARASOTA, FL – St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 7671 N. Lockwood Ridge Road in Sarasota hosts its 41st Annual Greek Festival February 21-23. Enjoy pastitsio, moussaka, Athenian chicken, oven-roasted lamb shanks, Greek-style green beans, Greek salad, potatoes ‘lemonates’, spanakopita, tyropita, Dolmadakia, avgolemono, gyro, souvlaki, baklava, diples, kataifi, galaktoboureko, kourambiedes, melomakarona, rice pudding and more. Guided church tours, marketplace, and Yiayia’s Attic Treasurers also available as well as raffle for a new car or cash. Each raffle ticket is a $100 donation. Entertainment includes live Greek music and dancing and Kids Adventure Zone. Hours: Friday, February 21, and Saturday, February 22, 11 AM-9 PM; and Sunday, February 23, Noon-6 PM. More information is available by phone: 941-355-2616 and online: https://stbarbarafestival.org.
FEBRUARY 28
WASHINGTON, DC – The Hellenic Society Prometheas and Hellenic American Women’s Council-Capitol Region (HAWC) will present international bestselling author Yvette Manessis Corporon for a book talk and signing at The Hellenic Center, 6506 Bells Mill Road in Bethesda, MD, on Friday, February 28, 6:30 PM. Following the discussion, Manessis Corporon will read from her new book ‘Daughter of Ruins’ and sign copies. A limited number of copies of the book will be available for sale at the event. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP required by Monday, February 24, via email: [email protected] or [email protected].
