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City Life | Jun 2024
WHAT'S ON: Last week, Michael Werner Gallery opened its doors in Athens, signalling the city's ascendant role in the global art scene.
Designed by Mare Studio and helmed by Maximos Stergiou, this stunning new gallery boasts three exhibition rooms in an elegant flat near the Museum of Cycladic Art and will feature two shows a year. With the addit...
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Culture | Jun 2024
WHAT'S ON: Running until late June, artist Anna Ampariotou's new exhibition at CITRONNE Gallery in Athens unveils a new series of digital works and ceramic sculptures.
Experience Ampariotou’s contemplation of a non-obvious reality as she invites viewers to ponder the “Art of doing nothing” and the concept of “Parallel Hiking.” Engage with a pers...
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City Life | Jun 2024
WHAT'S ON: Don't miss the chance to see iconic band 'Coldplay' on their world tour. Sure to be an unforgettable night of music and energy!
WHERE: OAKA, Olympic Athletic Center of Athens Spiros Louis, Kifisias Avenue 37, Marousi Athens.
WHEN: June 8 and 9, 2024
BOOK HERE: https://www.coldplay.com/tour/
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Culture | May 2024
Academic and performance artist Sam Albatros presents his second book titled Dad, I want you to be ashamed of me (Μπαμπα, θελω να ντρεπεσαι για μενα) at the Athens Literary Salon, organised by Athens Insider as part of the Athens City Festival on May 21 at Insider Terrace. The author lives in London and appears in public always wearing a...
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City Life | Apr 2024
A Real Cream come True: In hipsteria lane, on Archelaou, Vicky and Igor’s cool little, ice-cream shop keeps it real. They bring their gelato expertise – along with lightness and joy to Maraboo. You know they're on to something by the steady stream of regulars that throng to it, even in the winter! The best antidote to sweltering weather, Marabo...
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City Life | Apr 2024
If you've got a green thumb, this might be the time to flaunt it and win prizes for your effort in greening the city. The City of Athens and This is Athens with Organization Earth, launch the city's greenest competition to make the Greek capital a more sustainable city. Named “Greening the Grey”, the competition invites Athenians to “bring ...
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City Life | Apr 2024
The electrifying This is Athens-City Festival kicks off on May 1 and keeps the party going all the way until June 2. This isn't just an event; it's a movement. A gathering of like-minded souls coming together to celebrate diversity and the rich tapestry of our Athenian community. Whether you're a local or just visiting, the This is Athens C...
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Food & Drink | Apr 2024
Celebrated chefs Jerome Serres and Yiannis Baxevanis come together at Mykonos Theoxenia's Apanemi restaurant to add a little bit of shine to the island's dining scene.
It is a scientific fact that magnums make meals more fun, so I was primed for a good experience when I arrived at the Mykon...
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City Life | Apr 2024
What to expect: The Athens Singers perform Cherubini's Requiem in C Minor at the War Museum Amphitheatre, conveniently located near the Evangelismos Metro Station. The Requiem in C Minor is a dramatic and moving work composed in 1815. Admired by composers such as Beethoven, Schumann and Berlioz, it was considered to be a masterpiece of its kind. A ...
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What's On | Mar 2024
What's On: Secure a seat for Bill Bailey's comedy extravaganza, Thoughtifier. If you're up for a night of unconventional comedy, comic songs and some batty instrumental experiments with a dash of British wit, book your tickets now! This time, the beloved British entertainer will be regaling Athenians with his upcoming performance at the Pallas The...
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City Life | Mar 2024
Exarcheia, the animated and graffiti-soaked neighbourhood in the heart of Athens can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. Small business owner Lina Damianidou gives us a look into her Athens, her Nook, a vintage boutique with a curated repertoire of handmade & reworked objects.
What do you do?
With sustainability and ci...
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City Life | Mar 2024
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Athens, in a Stadiou arcade (stoa), Wild Poppies emerges as a beacon of pulsating musical delight, drawing both locals and travellers alike. Its vivdly-hued, inviting ambiance, bathed in blood reds and verdant greens, sets the scene for an exquisite pan-Asian dining experience.
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