SEPTEMBER 19-22

BROCKTON, MA – Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 457 Oak Street in Brockton, hosts its annual Greek Food Festival September 19-22. Enjoy Greek food and pastries, Kafenio, Greek Marketplace, church tours with Fr. Romanos, live Greek music by Athenian Entertainment featuring Georgios Karatzas, and Greek dance performances. Hours: Thursday, September 19, 11 AM-9 PM; Friday, September 20 and Saturday September 21, 11 AM-11 PM; and Sunday, September 22, 12-6 PM. More information is available by phone: 508-559-0910 and online: https://www.annunciationbrockton.org.

SEPTEMBER 20-22

BALTIMORE, MD – St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2504 Cub Hill Road in Baltimore, hosts its annual Greek Festival September 20-22. Enjoy authentic Greek food and pastries, beer, wine, soda, Greek Grocery, costume and fine jewelry, church tours, Greek music, folk dance performances, and Kids’ Zone. Free admission and free parking. Hours: Friday, September 20, 5-10 PM; Saturday September 21, 12 Noon-11 PM; and Sunday, September 22, 12 Noon-6 PM. ‘Glendi on the Hill’ afterparty on Saturday night. More information is available by phone: 410-661-1090 and online: https://www.stdemetriosmd.org.

BROOKLYN, NY – Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 8401 Ridge Boulevard in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, hosts its annual Greek Festival September 20-22. Enjoy authentic Greek food and plenty of shopping throughout the church grounds. Entertainment includes Greek music and dancing as well as two city blocks full of rides and games for the entire family. Hours: Friday, September 20, 2-10 PM; Saturday September 21, 12 Noon-10 PM; and Sunday, September 22, 12 Noon-7 PM. More information is available by phone: 718-836-3510 and online: https://www.holycrossbrooklyn.com.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 245 Valencia Street in San Francisco, hosts its 73rd Annual Greek Food Festival September 20-22. Newly rebranded as ‘A Journey of Greek Culture’, the three-day food festival will offer for purchase a wide variety of freshly homemade Greek food, including spanakopita, moussaka, gemista, gyros, and other meat and vegetarian options. Greek desserts and wine will also be available for purchase, and vendors will be on hand selling a selection of items. Traditional dance performances by award-winning folk dance groups will grace the festival along with new and classic Greek music for all to enjoy. Admission is free. Hours: Friday, September 20, and Saturday September 21, 11 AM-9 PM; and Sunday, September 22, 11 AM-5 PM. More information is available by phone: 415-864-8000 and online: https://www.annunciation.org.

SEPTEMBER 21

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY – Sounds of Cyprus performs traditional Cypriot music on Saturday, September 21, 5 PM, at Gantry Plaza State Park, 4-44 47th Road in Long Island City. More information is available online: https://soundsofcyprus.com.

SEPTEMBER 27

ASTORIA – PANEL Productions presents Greek Rock on Friday, September 27, 8 PM, at the Greek Cultural Center, 26-80 30th Street in Astoria, NY. More information is available online: https://panelband.com.

SEPTEMBER 27-28

OGDEN, UT – Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 674 42nd Street in Ogden hosts its annual Greek Festival September 27-28, 10 AM-8 PM daily. Enjoy tasty Greek foods, pastries, coffee, church tours, live Greek music and dancing. The festival is a fundraiser for the church and supports the operation of the church and community outreach. More information is available by phone: 801-399-2231 and online: https://www.tgoc.ut.goarch.org.

SEPTEMBER 28

LOS ANGELES, CA – Popular Greek singer Natasa Theodoridou performs at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wiltshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills, on Saturday, September 28, doors open 8:30 PM, show begins 9:30 PM. Tickets and more information available by phone: 818-919-9575 and online: opaproductions.com.

SEPTEMBER 28-29

ELK GROVE, CA – St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 9165 Peets Street in Elk Grove, hosts its annual Greek Festival September 28-29. Celebrating Greek culture and food with a traditional Mediterranean diet filled with vegetables and seafood. Enjoy pastries, church tours, Greek music, authentic Greek dancing in traditional costume. Parking is free. Hours: Saturday, September 28, 11 AM-10 PM, and Sunday, September 29, 11 AM-5 PM. More information is available by phone: 916-683-3443 and online: https://www.saintkatherine.org.

SEPTEMBER 29

LOS ANGELES, CA – Weaving Community: A Presentation of the UCLA SNF Hellenic Center’s Work in Greece and Los Angeles takes place Sunday, September 29, 2-4 PM, at the Huffington Center at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1324 S. Normandie Avenue in Los Angeles. The free event features a lecture by Professor Sharon Gerstel, Director of the UCLA Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture, introductory remarks by Consul General of Greece in Los Angeles Christina Valassopoulou, and an exhibition of family heirlooms by the Greek Heritage Society. This event, co-sponsored by Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, is held under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in Los Angeles and made possible thanks to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. RSVP online: https://shorturl.at/n4z1h.

OCTOBER 1

ASTORIA – Athens Square Park Inc. presents Greek Nights at Athens Square Park, 30th Avenue and 30th Street in Astoria every Tuesday, 7-9 PM, concludes October 1 with Eva and Band, Sponsor: Romano Law Firm. Free admission. Event canceled in case of rain. Athens Square Park Committee: President George Delis, Vice President George Alexiou, Treasurer George Stamatiades, Art Director Chris Karastathis, Safety- George Malonoukos, Legal- Aggeliki Psoni.

OCTOBER 4-5

ASTORIA – The Greek Cultural Center, 26-80 30th Street in Astoria, presents [CRACKS], a solo performance by Christina Kyriazidi, Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5, 7 PM, both performances. [CRACKS] is a dance-theatre stage composition (solo performance), the third collaboration between the Greek poet and performer Christina Kyriazidi and the Icelandic composer Smári Gudmundson. It revolves around a female figure on a frantic mental, physical, and verbal rampage. An anonymous woman from whose body memories of other women emerge: a woman refugee in a foreign land, Antigone walking to her earthen tomb, Medea contemplating her unspeakable crime, Phaedra and the desperate lover of Jean Cocteau’s ‘Human Voice’. The invisible thread that connects these women is WOMAN’s relation with love, power, and death. Tickets, $20 general admission and $15 for students and seniors, are available by phone: 718-726-7329 and online: https://shorturl.at/1XDW7.

OCTOBER 4 & 12

NEW YORK – Sounds of Cyprus: A Premiere of Traditional Cypriot Folk Compositions and Dances takes place Friday, October 4, 5:30-7 PM, at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 455 Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, on the 7th Floor. This special concert underscores the New York Public Library’s ongoing commitment to highlighting the diversity and richness of New York City’s global heritage. By partnering with the Consul General of the Republic of Cyprus, Sounds of Cyprus not only celebrates the artistic excellence of Cyprus but also strengthens cultural diplomacy and fosters cross-cultural dialogue, multicultural music, and intercultural exchange. Doors will open 30 minutes before the program begins. Free events are generally overbooked to ensure a full house. Priority will be given to those who have registered in advance, but registration does not guarantee admission. All registered seats are released shortly before start time, and seats may become available at that time. A standby line will form 30 minutes before the program. More information and registration available online: https://shorturl.at/kQego. Sounds of Cyprus also performs traditional Cypriot music on Saturday, October 12, 6 PM, at the Queens Night Market located at the New York Hall of Science, 4701 111th Street in Corona, NY. More information available online: https://soundsofcyprus.com.

OCTOBER 11-12

ASTORIA – The Greek Cultural Center, 26-80 30th Street in Astoria, presents ‘A Tribute to the Patriarch of Rembetiko: Markos Vamvakaris’ on Friday October 11 and Saturday, October 12, 7 PM, both days. Vamvakaris and his profound and evocative melodies, rooted in the everyday struggles and vibrant life of the Greek working class, have left an enduring legacy. Vamvakaris’ raw emotive voice and masterful bouzouki playing captured the essence of Rembetiko, a genre that speaks to themes of love, hardship, and rebellion. His songs, rich with the spirit of resilience and authenticity, continue to resonate, bridging past and present through their timeless appeal. In honoring Vamvakaris, we celebrate not just a musician, but a cultural beacon whose work encapsulates the heart and soul of Greek identity. Tickets, $20 general admission and $15 for students and seniors, are available by phone: 718-726-7329 and online: https://www.greekculturalcenter.org

OCTOBER 16

TENAFLY, NJ – The Hellenic Women’s Club of Bergen County NJ hosts a Charity Luncheon on Wednesday, October 16, 12 Noon, at the Knickerbocker Country Club, 188 Knickerbocker Road in Tenafly, NJ, with proceeds to benefit St. Michael’s future Home located in Uniondale, NY. A special program will include entertainment by Flamenco Dancers. For additional information and reservations RSVP by October 6, phone: 201-768-3153 or 201-568-3765, for Sponsorships call 917-374-1033.