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This weekend, choose from an exhibition on art’s political role in Southern Europe, a unique concert blending Greek folk with Latin American and Celtic sounds, a magical bubble show for kids, a cinephile film festival, and a classical music concert

Since its publication, the poem has been analyzed through mythological, religious, and classical lenses, its themes of mourning and loss resonating across generations.

According to myth, the Jade Emperor, otherwise known as the 'ruler of Heaven', decreed that 12 animals would serve as symbols of time. To determine their order, he gathered them on one side of a great river and challenged them to race across.

The Snake, the sixth sign in the Chinese zodiac, symbolizes wisdom, intuition, and elegance. Individuals born under this sign are thought to possess qualities such as intelligence, charm, and introspection.

As 2025 is dedicated to Mikis Theodorakis, the Athens Music Hall launches the centenary celebrations with two performances featuring Maria Farantouri, the first singer to perform the iconic album 50 years ago, alongside baritone Tassis Christoyannis

With Quincy Jones as producer, Richie and Jackson meticulously crafted We Are the World to be anthemic, heartfelt, and easy to sing.

Five contemporary Iranian films will premiere at the 2nd Athens-Iran Film Festival, running February 1-5 at Studio New Star Art Cinema with free admission

A Cannes-awarded Indian drama, a Greek thriller gone international, and other great films—plus the highly-awaited 'A Complete Unknown' musical drama—are the perfect excuse to cozy up in Athens' cinemas this week, January 23-30

Four actors take on 24 characters, unraveling six unique love stories in a witty exploration of modern love starting this weekend January 25-26

Before the Oscar nominations, Emilia Pérez maintained a 70% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. As of Thursday, that number has plummeted to 31%.

Two days filled with piano concerts and recitals await everyone at the Athens' Megaron Concert Hall this weekend January 25-26

Jacques Audiard’s film Emilia Perez, which aired on Netflix, is leading the pack as expected, securing a total of 13 Oscar nominations as the 2025 selections for the 97th Academy Awards were announced. The announcement of Hollywood’s most prestigious awards came five days later than planned due to the devastating wildfires that ravaged Southern California, […]

Throughout her musical journey, Franklin amassed a staggering array of accolades, including 18 Grammy awards, the National Medal of Arts, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom

As an event, the championship hosts thousands of spectators each year and features approximately 120 elaborately decorated camel contestants.

Drawing from the Japanese notion of “Ma” and her intimate relationship with fabric, Eleni Krikki’s artworks explore the interplay of presence, absence, and memory, inviting viewers to reflect on emotional and physical spaces

The bathhouse, located in Regio IX at the center of Pompeii, was part of a grand residence thought to belong to a wealthy and influential member of the city’s elite

Jesse Eisenberg's dramedy A Real Pain, named among the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute’s top 10 films of 2024, leads this week's cinema releases

Clapton went on to be nominated for nine Grammy Awards at the 35th Annual Grammy Awards in 1993 of which took home six.

The Municipality of Athens offers free guided tours starting Jan. 18 aiming to showcase the city’s rich heritage

Reinstatement > 72 Centuries A.C. is a continuation of 15 smaller works by sculptor Giorgos Georgiadis created between 2014 and 2024, titled Reverse Mythology