THRU JULY 8
NEW YORK – The Onassis Cultural Center New Yorkpresents Birds: A Festival Inspired by Aristophanes,comprising a rich array of events that consider the enduring—and, currently, pressing—central themes of Aristophanes’ ancient satire, The Birds, April 22- July 8. The festival is produced by Onassis Cultural Center New York for the American premiere of Nikos Karathanos’ uproarious and poetic adaptation of the original Aristophanes play, presented by St. Ann’s Warehouseand Onassis Cultural Centre-Athens. More information is available online at: onassisusa.org.
THRU OCTOBER 6
TARPON SPRINGS, FL – The City of Tarpon Springs will present Night in the Islands–a free event on the world famous Sponge Docks (Dodecanese Blvd. between Athens and Roosevelt Streets) on July 7, August 4, and October 6 this year. Enjoy a Greek panygiri with music, dancing, and dining! And we will offer an hour of free Greek dance lessons by the Levendia Dance Troupe from 6-7 PM. Night in the Islands will feature the engaging music of Odyssey in April and May, and in July, August, and September we will feature Ellada in front of the Sponge Exchange. To reserve a table for dinner, please contact participating restaurants Costa’s, Hellas, Mama’s, or Mykonos. This popular event is free, thanks to funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Tarpon Springs Merchants Association. For more information, contact Tina Bucuvalas at 727-916-0235 or tbucuvalas@ctsfl.us.
MAY 18-JUNE 30
DETROIT, MI – Angeliki’s Dowry Chest, An Exhibition and Estate Sale, opening Friday, May 18, 6-9 PM and running through June 30, presented by Trinosophes, 1464 Gratiot Avenue in Detroit. Visit Instagram @angelikisdowrychest.
JUNE 5-9
WILMINGTON, DE – Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 808 North Broom Street in Wilmington, holds its 42nd Annual Greek Festival Tuesday, Jun. 5- Saturday, Jun. 9, 11 AM- 11 PM. Admission is free. Enjoy traditional Greek comfort foods, live music by Philadelphia’s Atlantis, performances by Holy Trinity’s Terpsichorean Youth Folk dance group, church tours, and free lunch shuttle from 9th and Market on Tuesday, Jun. 5 – Friday, Jun. 8, 11 AM – 2 PM, running every 10 minutes. All major credit cards accepted. More information is available by phone: 302-654-4446, email: info@greekfestde.com, and online at http://greekfestde.com.
JUNE 7-10
WHITESTONE – Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 11-05 150th Street in Whitestone, holds its annual Greek Festival Thursday, Jun. 7-Sunday, Jun. 10. Enjoy Greek hospitality and delicacies, food, music, dancing, rides, games, flea market. Hours: Thursday, Jun. 7, 6-10 PM; Friday, Jun. 8, 6-11 PM; Saturday, Jun. 9, 3-11 PM; and Sunday, Jun. 10, 3-10 PM. More information is available by phone: 718-767-2955 and online at: www.holycrossgreekchurch.com.
JUNE 8-10
OVERLAND PARK, KS – St. Dionysios Greek Orthodox Christian Church, 8100 W. 95th Street in Overland Park, holds its annual Greek Festival Friday, Jun. 8- Sunday, Jun. 10. Enjoy authentic Greek food, music and dancing performed by the community’s young people, from the adorable “Zouzounia” to the elite Delta Dynamis troupe. Browse the Plaka (Athenian Marketplace) and the Greek Boutique. Hours: Friday, Jun. 8, 5-10 PM; Saturday, Jun. 9, 11 AM- 10 PM; and Sunday, Jun. 10, 11 AM-6 PM. More information is available by phone: 913-341-7373 and online at: www.stdionysios.org/festival.
JUNE 12
UPPER DARBY, PA – The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley holds its next meeting and elections on Tuesday, Jun. 12, 7 PM at the Pontian Society Akritai of Philadelphia Club house, 6456 Market Street in Upper Darby. More information is available online at: hellenicfed.org.
JUNE 13
MANHATTAN – HABA requests the honor of your presence for our 36th Anniversary and our Executive of the Year Award Dinner 2018, honoring Daniel S. Janis, III, Senior Managing Director & Senior Portfolio Manager, Manulife Asset Management (U.S.) LLC, in Manhattan on Wednesday, Jun. 13, 6 PM. For more information, please visit https://haba20180613.eventbrite.com for tickets and table sponsorship.
JUNE 15
THESSALONIKI, GREECE – The Pinewood Commencement Ceremony celebrates the Class of 2018, as we proudly send 32 graduates out into the world. The event will be held on Friday, Jun. 15, 8 PM, the evening ceremony will be followed by a light reception and music. Join us for an emotional send off and a special keynote speech from Mr. Richard L. Jackson, President, Athens College – Psychico College, “John M. Carras” Kindergarten.
JUNE 16
MANHATTAN – The Greek-American Writers Association invites you to celebrate summer on June 16 at the final blockbuster program of the year. World-renowned musician Pericles Kanaris will sing and perform his original compositions at the keyboard. Poet Nicholas Alexiou will debut his fifth poetry collection, The Silver Sphynx. Artist CosmoYannis will share his secrets on how he created the dynamic coloring book, They Were Super-Greeks. Saturday, Jun. 16, Cornelia Street Café, 29 Cornelia Street in Manhattan, 6-8 PM. $10 includes admission and a drink.
JUNE 21
CHICAGO, IL– The National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted Street in Chicago, presents the exhibition opening of Lives Afloat: The Greek Refugee Crisis through the Lens of Tasos Markou 2015-2017 on Thursday, Jun. 21, 6-8 PM. The event will feature remarks by Dr. Laura Calamos- NHM President, Dimitra Georgouses- NHM Education & Public Programs Manager, and Tasos Markou- photographer. Small bites and cocktails will be served.Reservations required. RSVP to nhm@heronagency.com or by phone: 773-969-5200 by June 18.More information is available online at: www.nationalhellenicmuseum.org.
JUNE 21-23
PORTLAND, ME – Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 133 Pleasant Street in Portland, holds its three-day Greek Festival Thursday, Jun. 21- Saturday, Jun. 23, 11:30 AM-9:30 PM.The wonderful family event draws more than 10,000 visitors from around the greater Portland area every year. Along with the exquisite Greek cuisine, enjoy live music, and traditional dancing. More information is available by phone: 207-774-0281 and online at: http://www.holytrinityportland.org/festival.asp.
JUNE 22-24
CAMARILLO, CA–St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church’s 2018 Ventura County Greek Festival takes place June 22-24 at Freedom Park at the Camarillo Airport, 515 Eubanks Street in Camarillo. Admission $5 and includes a free Raffle Ticket for a chance to win $3,000. Enjoy the authentic Greek food, music, dance performances, church tours, shopping, rides and events for kids. Hours: Friday, Jun. 22, 5-10 PM; Saturday, Jun. 23, 11 AM-10 PM; and Sunday, Jun. 24, 11 AM-7 PM. More information is available by phone: 805-482-1273 and online at: http://vcgreekfestival.org.
JUSTICE, IL–Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church,7560 S. Archer Road in Justice, holds the annual Greek Festival June 22-24.Everyone is invited for the authentic Greek food and pastries, kids’ rides and games, vendors, and church tours. Hours: Friday, Jun. 22 and Saturday,Jun. 23, 5-11 PM, and Sunday,Jun. 24, 12-11 PM. More information is available by phone: 708-594-2040.
MILWAUKEE, WI – Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church holds its annual Greek Festival June 22-24at the Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S 84th Street in West Allis, WI. With authentic Greek food, live music and dancing, rides and games, and all proceeds benefitting Annunciation Church.Hours: Friday,Jun. 22 and Saturday,Jun. 23, 11 AM-11 PM, and Sunday,Jun. 24, 11 AM-9 PM. More information is available by phone: 414-461-9400 and online at: www.annunciationwi.org/category/greek-fest/.
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