APRIL 5
BROOKLYN – The first-ever Greek Pop-Up Market at Hana House, one of Downtown Brooklyn’s premier event venues, takes place on Saturday, April 5, 10 AM-6 PM. This one-day event celebrates Greek culture and craftsmanship, featuring a curated selection of Greek and Greek-American businesses. Enjoy authentic food, beverages, fashion, jewelry, and more – all in a spacious, vibrant setting. The goal is to make this a local tradition, happening 3-4 times a year, so don’t miss out on this inaugural event. Location: Hana House, Willoughby Plaza, 345 Adams Street, just a one-minute walk from Jay St.-MetroTech Station (A, C, F, N, R, and W lines). Tickets are $5, available at the door or via Eventbrite, search: Greek Pop-Up Market. For more information or to participate as a vendor, phone: 917-375-3752 or email: [email protected]. Come celebrate Greek culture, support local businesses, and enjoy a day of discovery at the Greek Pop-Up Market! More information is available online: https://tinyurl.com/mwcnbyry.
ASTORIA – Cafe Aman Amerika celebrates the 30th anniversary of the release of their historic first album with a special concert featuring co-founder and vocalist Grigoris Maninakis and members of the original Cafe Aman Amerika Glafkos Konteneniotis on piano and Lefteris Bournias on clarinet, on Saturday, April 5, 7:30 PM, at Petros G. Patrides Cultural Center, 30-03 30th Drive in Astoria. The concert also features guest performers Aggeliki Psoni on vocals, Kostas Psarros on bouzouki, Erikos Vlesmas on bass, Spiros Arnakis on percussion, and Megan Gould on violin and baglamas. Tickets are $40 and $60. Proceeds to support all the ministries of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Jackson Heights, NY. RSVP by phone: 917-545-7256 or 718-639-0611. Sponsorship form available online: https://tinyurl.com/bdcms8bj.
LOS ANGELES – Delphi Greek Restaurant & Bar, 1383 Westwood Boulevard in Los Angeles, is celebrating 40 incredible years of Greek cuisine, community, and cherished memories, on Saturday, April 5, 3 PM. Elected officials, celebrities, and special guests are expected to attend as the blue carpet is rolled out for an unforgettable afternoon. Enjoy exquisite Greek cuisine, refreshing drinks, entertainment, and heartfelt appreciation for your support over the years. More information is available online: https://www.greek.la and via email: [email protected]
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Eleftheria Gala takes place at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel on Saturday, April 5. The black tie gala is the premier dinner event and fundraiser for the Philadelphia Greek Independence Day weekend. It begins with a one-hour cocktail reception and auction, followed by the introduction of the dais, welcome remarks, presentation of the Presidential Guard of Greece, the Evzones, the presentation of the 2025 Parade Grand Marshal, and the presentation of the 2025 Eleftheria Medal. More information and tickets available online: https://shorturl.at/dOWxr.
APRIL 6
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Greek Independence Parade will step off at 2 PM, with grandstands available for viewing at the intersection of Benjamin Franklin Parkway and 18th Street. Food vendors will be stationed near the parade grandstands for attendees’ convenience. Post-parade celebrations will be held at the Uptown Beer Garden, located at 1500 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Philadelphia. More information is available: https://shorturl.at/dOWxr.
DETROIT – The 23rd Annual Detroit Greek Independence Parade takes place on Sunday, April 6, 3 PM, check-in is at 2:40 PM. Due to construction, this year’s parade route begins in front of Annunciation Cathedral on East Lafayette and proceeds down Lafayette and Beaubien. More information is available online: https://www.greekparades.com/.
CHICAGO – The annual Greek Heritage Parade marches on Halsted Street in Greektown on Sunday, April 6. The parade steps off at 2:30 PM. Attendees can enjoy the neighborhood’s best restaurants, check out art and jewelry at various shops, and experience traditional Greek music and dance troupe performances. More information is available online: https://greektownchicago.org/.
APRIL 12
BOSTON, MA – Following the incredible success of last year’s event, which raised funds to send 10 children to the Metropolis of Boston Camp (MBC), KefiFM is once again partnering with Hellenic Boston Businesses Unite (HBBU) to host the 2025 Radiothon. This year’s event aims to build on that success and provide even more children with the opportunity to attend this transformative summer camp experience. The 2025 Radiothon will take place on Saturday, April 12, 10:30 AM-4 PM EST, and will be broadcast live on KefiFM across the country and around the world. Listeners are invited to tune in, participate, and contribute to this meaningful cause. Donations can be made online prior to or during the event at the Donation Link: https://tinyurl.com/yj27dr7z or by calling/texting the KefiFM studio line at +1-857-302-5199 during the event.
ARLINGTON, MA – The Springtime Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt at Saint Athanasius Greek Orthodox Church, 4 Appleton Street in Arlington, takes place on Saturday, April 12,11 AM, with crafts, treats, fellowship and a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny. More information is available by phone 781-646-0705 and online: https://www.saintathanasius.org/.
APRIL 13
MANCHESTER, NH – The Palm Sunday Fish Dinner takes place on Sunday, April 13, following the Divine Liturgy at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 650 Hanover Street in Manchester. Eat in or take out. Enjoy fish, rice, green beans, salad and roll, $20. Pasta meal for kids $8. Sorbet for dessert. Please make checks payable to Anagennesis Ladies Society. More information is available by phone: 603-622-9113 and online: https://www.stgeorgenh.org/.
BOSTON, MA – The Philoptochos of Annunciation Cathedral of New England, 514 Parker Street in Boston, holds its Easter Bake Sale on Palm Sunday, April 13. Koulourakia: $12 for a dozen, tsourekia: $20 each. First come, first served. More information is available by phone: 617-731-6633 and online: https://www.bostoncathedral.org/.
