A Jazz escape in Kardamyli, premiere of “The Third Wedding Wreath”, Pop Art at Electra Art Space, tributes to Irene Papas and Manos Hadjidakis, and culinary celebrations at “Three Little Pigs” make the upcoming week particularly rich
For jazz in Kardamyli
There’s still time to enjoy an autumn getaway in the stunning Kardamyli, on the occasion of the Kardamili International Jazz Festival (running until October 19), which transforms Mani into an open-air music stage. Concerts will be held in various locations across the region, from Kardamyli and Stoupa to Agios Nikolaos, featuring top ensembles such as Blue Shades, Nina Gromstad Quartet, Toini & the Tomcats, The Batchelors of Jazz with Dave Batchelor, Marlen Tjøsvoll & James Girling, EDGE, ElectroSocks, and Feast For Fools. For eight days, jazz meets the Mediterranean vibe, and Mani becomes the ideal setting for music, creativity, and authentic hospitality.
“The Third Wedding Wreath” on stage at the Art Theatre
The iconic novel by Kostas Tachtsis comes to life on stage in a bold theatrical production by Stathis Livathinos, adapted by Stratis Paschalis. Fifteen talented actors portray the many faces of the story, exploring the lives of Nina and Ekavi through the lens of daily life, memory, and the history of 20th-century Greece. From the interwar years and the Occupation to the Civil War and the December events, the play highlights the timeless Greek landscape and the personal battles of its protagonists. A moving, intense, and timely interpretation that speaks of yesterday and today, inviting the audience to recognize their own reflection in the characters of Tachtsis.
Premiere: Wednesday, October 22 at the Art Theatre Karolos Koun (14 Frynichou Street, Plaka).
“Pop Art at Electra Art Space”
The art initiative by Electra Metropolis (15 Mitropoleos St., Syntagma), embracing art through Electra Art Space (the second venue of Skoufa Gallery), runs until October 18. The exhibition features European pop art creators: Jisbar, Barnabe, Leo Caillard, Henri Iglesis, Patrick Rubinstein, Maxim Wakultschik, and Amalia Sotiropoulou. Works range from street-art aesthetics and spray/collage techniques to optical illusions and “images” made of rods, pop reinterpretations of classical themes, and sculptural busts where Roman antiquity meets sci-fi/hipster references, as well as playful metallic forms resembling “inflatable” objects.
Opening hours: Tue/Thu/Fri 10:00–19:00 | Wed 10:00–16:00 | Sat 10:30–16:30.
Irene Papas on the big screen
From October 16 to 20, the Greek Film Archive, the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation, and the Thessaloniki Film Festival honor Irene Papas, the Greek star who captivated audiences worldwide. The tribute includes her most iconic films, such as Zorba the Greek, Electra, The Trojan Women, Antigone, Iphigenia, The Guns of Navarone, as well as documentaries about her life, featuring renowned international and Greek collaborators. On Saturday, October 18, at the Cacoyannis Foundation, the discussion “Irene Papas – Her contribution to cinema and theatre” will take place, with the participation of academics and actors. Screenings will also be held in Thessaloniki.
More at: www.tainiothiki.gr
100 years of Manos Hadjidakis on Second Programme 103.7
On Thursday, October 23, 2025, we mark 100 years since the birth of Manos Hadjidakis. The Second Programme 103.7 honors the anniversary with a major tribute culminating on the composer’s birthday. A perfect occasion for rich radio listening, featuring special broadcasts about his film scores, his connection to rebetiko and the bouzouki, his theatre compositions, lyric writing, and political thought. Rare recordings, archival material, and concerts conducted by Hadjidakis himself and Dionysis Savvopoulos will also be aired. The tribute showcases the multifaceted personality of Hadjidakis and highlights his enduring impact on music, culture, and modern Greek identity.
Three Little Pigs: 10-Year Anniversary with three guest chefs
The “Three Little Pigs” in Thessaloniki celebrate 10 years of creativity and culinary exploration with a special trilogy of dinners, where tradition, art, and innovation come together at the table.
Chef-owner Dimos Kalaitzidis welcomes the restaurant’s new decade alongside leading chefs Sotiris Evangelou, Lefteris Lazarou, and Gikas Xenakis, in a journey from Roots to the Innovation of Greek cuisine.
First night: Monday, October 20, with Chef Sotiris Evangelou – dedicated to Roots, the tradition and identity of Greek gastronomy.
Second night: November 25, with Chef Lefteris Lazarou – titled Art, exploring gastronomy as a form of artistic expression.
Third night: December 2, with Chef Gikas Xenakis, focused on the Future of Greek cuisine: new ideas, bold approaches, and creative reinventions that pave the way toward global gastronomy.
Reservation phone: +30 2310 24 90 50
Price per person: €120
