THRU AUGUST 4

STOCKBRIDGE, MA – ‘Microcosms: A Solo Exhibition of Selected Works by Peter D. Gerakaris’ runs through August 4 at the Berkshire Botanical Garden (BBG) Leonhardt Galleries, 5 West Stockbridge Road in Stockbridge, MA. The Opening Reception took place June 8. The creator of the ‘Spotted Owl Mosaic’, a site-specific public installation that resides in the BBG’s outdoor garden, Greek-American artist Peter D. Gerakaris will present an indoor solo exhibition of mixed-media artworks that engage myriad nature-culture motifs through vibrant, pluralistic strands. More information is available online: https://shorturl.at/nQWY5.

JULY 25-28

ASTORIA – The Great Feast and annual celebration of the Sacred Patriarchal Monastery of St. Irene Chrysovalantou, 36-07 23rd Avenue in Astoria, takes place July 25-28, 5-11 PM daily. This Feast attracts thousands of faithful every year who come to venerate the icon of the saint, celebrate, and pray during the panegyric holy services. A variety of Greek foods and pastries, games and rides for children, performances of Greek dances by the Greek American Folklore Society and Greek music are highlights of this family-oriented celebration. Everyone is welcome. On Thursday, July 25, the Vespers Service and the ‘Agiasmos’ Blessing of the Festival will be held at 7 PM. On Sunday, July 28, the Feast Day of St. Irene Chrysovalantou begins with the Orthros and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, 8-11:30 AM, officiated by His Grace Bishop Nektarios of Diokleia, representative of His All-Holiness the Ecumenical Patriarch, who will read the Patriarchal Message, and will be followed by the Great Procession of the Miraculous Icon of St. Irene Chrysovalantou at 11:30 AM with the Vespers and Paraklesis service to St. Irene Chrysovalantou for health at 7 PM. More information is available by phone: 718-626-6225 and online: https://www.stirene.org.

JULY 26-27

PAUL, MN – St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1111 Summit Avenue in St. Paul, hosts its annual Greek Festival July 26-27. Experience a weekend getaway to Greece without leaving Minnesota. Enjoy moussaka, gyros, lamb, pork, and chicken souvlaki dinners, and delectable Greek pastries. Take in the sights and sounds of Greece with music and authentic Greek dance performances by the Greek Dancers of Minnesota. Learn to dance Greek, have fun with games for children, and tour the beautiful sanctuary of St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Rain or shine! Hours: Friday, July 26, 5-9 PM, and Saturday, July 27, 11 AM-8 PM. More information is available by phone: 651-222-6220 and online: https://www.stgeorgegoc.org.

JULY 26-28

NEWBURYPORT, MA – Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Harris and Park Streets in Newburyport, hosts its Geek Festival July 26-28. Enjoy homemade Greek food and pastries – gyros, lamb shanks, chicken and lamb souvlakia, keftethes, spinach pie, pastitsio, moussaka, Greek salad. Entertainment includes Greek music and dance. Hours: Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27, 11 AM-9PM, and Sunday, July 28, 11 AM-5 PM. More information is available by phone: 978-465-5757 and online: https://annunciation.ma.goarch.org.

SIOUX CITY, IA – Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 900 6th Street in Sioux City, hosts its Geek Festival July 26-28. Enjoy authentic Greek foods, gyros, spanakopita, baklava, bake sale, jewelry, clothes, Mediterranean grocery store. Curbside drive-thru available and Church tours. Entertainment includes live Greek music and folk dancing. Admission is free. Hours: Friday, July 26, 6-10 PM; Saturday, July 27, 11 AM-10 PM; and Sunday, July 28, 11 AM-3 PM. More information is available by phone: 712-255-5559 and online: https://www.holytrinity.ia.goarch.org.

JULY 27

ONLINE – The UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture and the Consulate General of Greece in Los Angeles present the Book Club conversation on ‘The Murderess’ by Alexandros Papadiamantis on Saturday, July 27, 10 AM Los Angeles/8 PM Greece, via Zoom. Led by Professor Sharon Gerstel, Director of the UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Center, and Consul General of Greece in Los Angeles Christina Valassopoulou, this academic year’s book club will feature Greek books in translation. The discussion of the novel will focus on the author’s representation of society on a remote Greek island. Participants are encouraged to read the novel in Greek or English. More information and registration available online: https://shorturl.at/cveLi.

JULY 30

NASHUA, NH – The Community Picnic at St. Philip Greek Orthodox Church, 500 West Hollis Street in Nashua, takes place on Tuesday, July 30, 6 PM. We provide hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks – you bring side dishes, chips, and dessert to share. RSVP to Tina: 603-305-3257 or via email: [email protected].

AUGUST 9

PLYMOUTH, MA – The Alpha Omega Council presents its Annual Golf Classic takes place Friday, August 9, at Crosswinds Golf Club, 424 Long Pond Road in Plymouth. This special fund-raising event supports Alpha Omega Council charities. Featuring 27-holes of championship golf, Crosswinds Golf Club, offers a unique blend of rolling fairways and large gently undulating greens. Shotgun Start at 1 PM, featuring a Scramble format. More information and registration available online: https://shorturl.at/L4JcX.

AUGUST 15-18

CLAIR SHORES, MI – Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 21800 Marter Road in St. Clair Shores, hosts its annual Greek Festival August 15-18. Enjoy all the traditional Greek foods, pastries, market place, cultural exhibit, grand raffle, and Taverna. Drive thru, carry out. Entertainment includes live Greek music and dancing and kids’ activities. Hours: Thursday, August 15, 4-10 PM; and Friday, August 16, 4-11 PM; Saturday, August 17, 11 AM-11 PM; and Sunday, August 18, 11 AM-8 PM. More information is available by phone: 586-779-6111 and online: https://www.goassumption.org.

AUGUST 16-18

PAWTUCKET, RI – Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 97 Walcott Street in Pawtucket, hosts its annual Greek Festival August 16-18. Enjoy traditional Greek foods and pastries, baking demonstrations, rock climbing, church tours, Greek music and dancing. The renowned Greek Pride Dance Troupe will perform traditional and modern Greek dances throughout the festival. Performance Schedule: Friday at 7 PM; Saturday and Sunday at 4 PM and 7 PM. Festival hours: Friday, August 16, 5-10 PM; Saturday, August 17, 12-10 PM; and Sunday, August 18, 12-9 PM. Follow on Instagram: @GreekFestivalRI. More information is available by phone: 401-725-3127 and online: https://www.assumptionri.org/festival.

ANCHORAGE, AK – Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 2800 O’Malley Road in Anchorage, hosts its annual Greek Festival August 16-18. Enjoy Greek foods, pastries, imported Greek cheeses, olives, olive oil, grape leaves, halva, pasta, herbs, cookies, and candy, Agora with gifts and souvenirs from Greece, Orthodox Christian bookstore and gift shop, and raffle. Entertainment includes live Greek music and dancing. Free admission and free parking. Hours: Friday, August 16, 3-9 PM; Saturday, August 17, 11 AM-9 PM; and Sunday, August 18, 11 AM-5 PM. More information is available by phone: 907-344-0190 and online: https://www.akgreekfestival.com.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, 2215 Paseo Road in Colorado Springs, hosts its annual Greek Festival August 16-18. Enjoy traditional Greek foods and pastries, imports, guided church tours, gift shop, and Greek groceries. Entertainment includes Greek music and dancing. Admission is free. Hours: Friday, August 16, 5-10 PM; Saturday, August 17, 11 AM-10 PM; and Sunday, August 18, 11 AM-3 PM. More information is available by phone: 719-634-5678 and online: https://www.amgoc.org.

AUGUST 22-25

ISLAND PARK, NY – Kimisis tis Theotokou/Panaghia of Island Park Greek Orthodox Church, 83 Newport Road in Island Park, hosts its annual Greek Festival August 22-25. Enjoy delicious food, featuring Greek cuisine carefully prepared from special family recipes, authentic desserts, pastries, loukoumades, specialty Greek coffee, Greek beer and select Greek wines. Vendors, raffles, Greek music and dancing, amusement rides and games for the kids, help to make this festival fun for the whole family. Free admission. Hours: Thursday, August 22, 5-10 PM; Friday, August 23, 5-11 PM; Saturday, August 24, Noon-11 PM; and Sunday, August 25, Noon-9 PM. More information is available by phone: 516-432-4086 and online: https://www.panaghiaip.org.

PORT JEFFERSON, NY – The Greek Orthodox Church of Assumption, 430 Sheep Pasture Road in Port Jefferson, hosts its annual Greek Festival August 22-25. Enjoy authentic Greek foods, pastries, raffle, live Greek music and dancing, fireworks shows on Friday and Saturday. Hours: Thursday, August 22, 5-10 PM; Friday, August 23, 5-11 PM; Saturday, August 24, 1-11 PM; and Sunday, August 25, Noon-9 PM. More information is available by phone: 631-473-0894 and online: https://www.portjeffgreekfest.com.