AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 1
BELMONT, CA – Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross, 900 Alameda de las Pulgas in Belmont, hosts its 52nd Annual Greek Festival on Labor Day weekend, Saturday, August 31-Sunday, September 1, Noon-10 PM, both days. Enjoy Greek foods including lamb, chicken, gyros, spanakopita, desserts such as loukoumades and baklava, Greek music and dancing, live band, folk dancers and singers, Taverna, mythology play, cooking demos, bookstore, church tours, Agora white elephant room. General Admission: $5, seniors and youth (13-17): $3, children (12 and under): Free, with an adult. Order the Festival’s ‘Take ’N’ Bake’ delicious frozen entrees and fresh desserts to enjoy at home. More information is available by phone: 650-591-4447 and online: https://www.belmontgreekfestival.com.
AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 2
LONG BEACH, CA – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 5761 E. Colorado Street in Long Beach, hosts its annual Greek Festival on Labor Day weekend, August 31-September 2, Noon-9 PM daily. Enjoy the food, pastries, cooking demonstrations, shops, and opportunity drawing as the church grounds transform into a Greek village celebrating Greek culture. Entertainment includes continuous live Greek music, Greek dancing and dance performances, kids’ games and carnival rides. Admission is $5. Free parking. More information is available by phone: 562-494-8929 and online: https://www.lbgreekfest.org.
SEPTEMBER 1
NEW YORK – PANEL Productions presents the Greek music of Manos Hatzidakis, Mikis Theodorakis, and more, Sunday, September 1, 6 PM, at Jefferson Market Garden, 10 Greenwich Avenue in Manhattan. More information is available online: https://panelband.com.
SEPTEMBER 6-8
STOCKTON, CA – St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 920 West March Lane in Stockton, hosts its annual Greek Festival September 6-8. Enjoy homemade Greek foods, drinks, pastries, church tours, live Greek music and Greek dance performances. Comedian Angelo Tsarouchas performs Friday and Saturday at 8 PM. Admission is $5, children 11 and under free with adult. Hours: Friday, September 6, and Saturday, September 7, Noon-10 PM, and Sunday, September 8, Noon-6 PM. More information is available by phone: 209-478-7564 and online: https://gosaintbasil.org.
SILVER SPRING, MD – Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Washington, DC, 721 Norwood Road in Silver Spring, MD, hosts its annual Greek Festival September 6-8. Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine, beverages, pastries, loukoumades, gyro-eating contest, Greek Marketplace offering books, jewelry, trinkets, and religious items, live Greek music and dancing, and Kids’ Corner for the children. Free admission and free parking. Hours: Friday, September 6, 4-9 PM; Saturday, September 7, 11 AM-9 PM; and Sunday, September 8, 11 AM-7 PM. More information is available by phone: 240-389-1366 and online: https://www.schgoc.org/events.
SEPTEMBER 7-8
CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA, CA – Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 3459 Manchester Avenue in Cardiff-By-The-Sea, hosts its annual Greek Festival September 7-8. Enjoy Greek foods and pastries, market place shopping, imports, Greek wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, church tours, raffle, live Greek music, dancing and folk dancing performances, kids’ fun zone with games. Adult admission is $3 per person, children 12 and under are admitted free. Active military and first responders are free with proper ID. Hours: Saturday, September 7, 10 AM-10 PM, and Sunday, September 8, 11 AM-9 PM. More information is available by phone: 760-942-0920 and online: https://www.cardiffgreekfestival.com.
SEPTEMBER 8
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Hellenic American Women’s Council – HAWC, Pacific Region, presents its next ‘Up Close and Personal’ event with well-known actor Thaao Penghlis on Sunday, September 8, 4 PM, at Loyola Marymount University – Caloyeras Center for Modern Greek Studies, University Hall 3900, 3rd Floor. From his iconic roles in ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘General Hospital’, to his thrilling adventures on the set of ‘Mission: Impossible’, Penghlis is a multi-faceted talent and in an intimate conversation, will share the secrets to his delicious culinary creations as detailed in his new book, ‘Seducing Celebrities One Meal at a Time’. Books will be available for sale and autographing at the event which is co-hosted with the Caloyeras Center for Modern Greek Studies. As seating is limited, RSVP by September 4 via email: [email protected].
SEPTEMBER 13-15
STATEN ISLAND, NY – Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 1641 Richmond Avenue in Staten Island, hosts its annual Greek Festival September 13-15. Enjoy souvlakia, BBQ chicken, roasted lamb platters, traditional moussaka, pastitsio, spanakopita, Greek pastries and beers and wines, live music from the Panel Band, dancing, performances by the Hellenic Dancers, carnival rides, games, and raffle. Admission is $2 per person, children under five are free. Hours: Friday, September 13, 6-11 PM; Saturday, September 14, 2-11 PM; and Sunday, September 15. 2-10 PM. More information is available by phone: 718-494-0658 and online: https://www.htsaintnicholas.ny.goarch.org.
SEPTEMBER 15
ONLINE – The East Mediterranean Business Culture Alliance (EMBCA) presents the ‘Sack of Constantinople and Latin/Frankish Hellas (1204-1566)’ webinar panel discussion on Sunday, September 15, 2 PM EST/9 PM Athens EEST. The panel discussion will be introduced and moderated by Lou Katsos, EMBCA’s President. The distinguished panel, in formation, will include Dr. Constantine G. Hatzidimitriou; Prof. Ilias Giarenis, Vice Rector Ionian University; author, historian, and independent scholar Dr. Nikos Nikoloudis; and Prof. Dr. Johannes Niehoff-Panagiotidis of the Freie Universität Berlin. More information is available online: https://embca.com.
ASTORIA – The Secret Eats of Astoria, Queens ‘Around the World’ Food Crawl takes place Sunday, September 15, 12-2:30 PM, beginning outside the Akropolis Meat Market, 31-04 30th Avenue, and ends outside of Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden, 29-19 24 Avenue in Astoria. Join New York Adventure Club as they explore and taste their way through the diverse cuisine of Astoria, Queens, a neighborhood in New York City known for its extremely diverse population, food, and institutions. The tour is led by Susan Mills Birnbaum – licensed NYC tour guide, food lover, and history buff. Your ticket includes tastings at every eatery on the tour. Please bring water and wear comfortable shoes. Tickets and additional information available on Eventbrite, search: Secret Eats of Astoria.
SEPTEMBER 19-22
BROCKTON, MA – Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 457 Oak Street in Brockton, hosts its annual Greek Food Festival September 19-22. Enjoy Greek food and pastries, Kafenio, Greek Marketplace, church tours with Fr. Romanos, live Greek music by Athenian Entertainment featuring Georgios Karatzas, and Greek dance performances. Hours: Thursday, September 19, 11 AM-9 PM; Friday, September 20 and Saturday September 21, 11 AM-11 PM; and Sunday, September 22, 12-6 PM. More information is available by phone: 508-559-0910 and online: https://www.annunciationbrockton.org.
SEPTEMBER 20-22
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 245 Valencia Street in San Francisco, hosts its 73rd Annual Greek Food Festival September 20-22. Newly rebranded as ‘A Journey of Greek Culture’, the three-day food festival will offer for purchase a wide variety of freshly homemade Greek food, including spanakopita, moussaka, gemista, gyros, and other meat and vegetarian options. Greek desserts and wine will also be available for purchase, and vendors will be on hand selling a selection of items. Traditional dance performances by award-winning folk dance groups will grace the festival along with new and classic Greek music for all to enjoy. Admission is free. Hours: Friday, September 20, and Saturday September 21, 11 AM-9 PM; and Sunday, September 22, 11 AM-5 PM. More information is available by phone: 415-864-8000 and online: https://www.annunciation.org.
SEPTEMBER 28
LOS ANGELES, CA – Popular Greek singer Natasa Theodoridou performs at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wiltshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills, on Saturday, September 28, doors open 8:30 PM, show begins 9:30 PM. Tickets and more information available by phone: 818-919-9575 and online: opaproductions.com.
