Local Greek Event Calendar

Greece’s Turn Conference at Tufts University Medford MA

Tufts University 51 Winthrop Street, Medford, MA, United States

GREECE'S TURN? Greece – a nation with no dearth of history – is at an inflection point, looking to emerge after a crisis of historic proportions. The Eurozone, in a similarly precarious economic and political state, suffers from high unemployment, low inflation, structural issues and now a refugee crisis. The ongoing bailouts to avoid a... View Article

THEOPHANY SCHOOL’S 16TH ANNUAL BENEFIT EVENING

Greek Orthodox St. Demetrios Church in Weston MA 57 Brown Street, Weston, MA, United States

We are pleased to announce our 16th Annual Benefit Evening! This year's event will take place on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at St. Demetrios Orthodox Church in Weston. Join us for cocktails, dinner, and a silent auction as we recognize our co-founders and welcome our Guest of Honor, Reverend Nicholas C. Triantafilou. Thanks to the... View Article

Mythopathy (Νοτιάς) Moview presented by Harvard Greek Film Society

Boylston Hall - Harvard University Cambridge, MA, United States

The screening of the movie will be at Fong Auditorium, in Boylston Hall. The director of the legendary POLITIKI KOUZINA (A Touch of Spice) returns to the screen with a wise and witty comedy about an unusual young boy with a hyperactive imagination. He comes of age during the turbulent yet promising 60s and 70s,... View Article

LOST IN THE BEWILDERNESS Film screening

Robbins Library - The Public Library of Arlington 700 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

LOST IN THE BEWILDERNESS - A Tale of Mythical Realism  “A masterpiece” - The Boston Globe “Best Documentary of 2015” - The Arts Fuse Do not miss this award-winning film by Alexandra Anthony! LOST IN THE BEWILDERNESS is about the filmmaker’s cousin Lucas, kidnapped at age five from his native Greece, and found on the... View Article

Academic Kafeneion in Cambridge MA

OBERON 2 Arrow Street, Room 420, MA, United States

The Circle of Hellenic Academics of Boston is inaugurating a series of networking evenings among faculty, postdoctoral fellows and medical researchers of Hellenic descent or working in fields related to Hellenic culture and heritage, in the greater Boston area. The goal of the Academic Kafeneion is to create an environment where faculty members, post-doctoral researchers... View Article

Fall Family Fun Fest at Transfiguration Greek Church Lowell MA

Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church - Lowell, MA 25 Fr. John Sarantos Way, Lowell, United States

In the Fellowship Hall Pizza, Drinks & Snacks Face Painting Bouncy House Donut-on-a-string Gourd Bowling Cupcake Walk Pumpkin Decorating Contest Tasteful costumes welcome! This is a free event. Donations welcome.

100th Anniversary Celebration for Dormition Of The Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church Somerville MA

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum Columbia Point, Boston, MA, United States

The Dormition of the Virgin Mary's 100th Anniversary Birthday Gala will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston, MA. This highlight is what we've been working towards these past 100 years.  You can’t miss this historic event! For More Information, please visit: http://www.dormitionchurch.org/100_celebration/

Red Cross Blood Drive at Holy Trinity Church Portland ME

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church - Portland, ME 133 Pleasant Street, Portland, ME, United States

The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will be sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday October 22nd from 9 am to 2 pm at the Parish house. Every day approximately 42,000 units of blood are needed in the USA for life threatening illnesses. Please consider signing up to give blood and encourage others you... View Article

Teamwork Trivia Night at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Church Andover MA

Sts Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church - Andover, MA 71 Chandler Road, Andover, MA, United States

Come join us for TEAMWORK TRIVIA NIGHT - October 22! Teamwork Trivia Night is a competitive, fun contest where tables compete against other tables by answering general knowledge questions. Categories of trivia questions might be music, history, sports, geography, etc. All proceeds will benefit Philoptochos philanthropic efforts. http://teamworktrivia.andoverorthodox.org/

“AEOLIC LAND by Ilias Venezis and the Universality of the Refugee Experience“

The Greek Institute 1038 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, United States

Hellenist and translator Therese Sellers will read excerpts from her unpublished translation of AEOLIC LAND by Ilias Venezis, an account of the author’s childhood in Asia Minor before World War 1. She will select passages where the author personifies nature to amplify the mythic quality of the lost world he evokes, and to elevate the... View Article

Greek International Halloween Night in Boston MA

49 Social 49 Temple Place, Boston, MA, United States

The hottest Greek International Halloween party in Boston "IT'S NOT JUST ANOTHER PARTY, IT'S AN EXPERIENCE ..." Dj Z spinning Greek, international and house tunes Best costumes contest (costumes are optional) Friday October 28 9:30 pm-2am 21+ Early Bird $10 Regular $15

Boutique Craft Fair Bake Sale at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church Webster MA

Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church - Webster, MA 37 Lake Parkway, Webster, MA, United States

This Saturday October 29th from 9-3pm the church will be holding a bake sale and craft fair. Please help spread the word about this event and stop in for yummy homemade baked goods and browse thru more than 2 dozen vendors and crafters who will be setup throughout the church. Start your holiday shopping early!

Concert Inspired by the Writings of Angelos Terzakis in Brookline MA

Maliotis Cultural Center 50 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA, United States

LYRICS AND MUSIC BY MAKIS EMMANOUILIDIS with Lefteris Kordis, Panayota Haloulakou, Nektaria Sofou-Boustris, Yanni Mitaras,  Mal Barsamian, Sandy Theodorou, Annemoon Van-Erp, George Galanakis Tickets $25, Students $15 For all ticket orders please call Makis Emmanouilidis at 508-277-2012, or purchase at the door.

2016 NHSA Hellenic Weekend in Boston MA

Hilton Boston Back Bay 40 Dalton Street, Boston, MA, United States

National Hellenic Student Association (NHSA) is excited to host our Fall 2016 Leadership Convention in Boston on November 4-6, 2016. For more information, including registration, hotel, and Boston attractions, visit www.nhsaofamerica.org