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 11-14

SOUTHAMPTON, NY – Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 111 St. Andrews Road in Southampton, hosts its annual Greek Festival July 11-14. Enjoy traditional Greek food and pastries, wine tasting, raffle, vendors, art show, shopping. Entertainment includes live Greek music and dancing, children’s rides and games. Free admission. Parking: Shuttle buses to free off-site parking. Valet parking available for an additional cost. Hours: Thursday, July 11, Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, 4-11 PM, and Sunday July 14, Noon-8 PM. More information is available by phone: 631-283-6169 and online: https://dormitionhamptons.org.

JULY 12-13

PRICE, UT – Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 61 S. 2nd Street in Price, hosts its annual Greek Festival Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13, 11 AM-8 PM both days. Enjoy Greek food and pastries, vendors, church tours, traditional Greek coffee, bookstore, raffle, silent auction, bingo, live Greek band, and dancing. More information is available by phone: 435-637-0704 and online: https://agoc.ut.goarch.org.

JULY 12-14

REDONDO BEACH, CA – St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 722 Knob Hill in Redondo Beach, hosts the South Bay Greek Festival July 12-14. Enjoy authentic Greek foods and pastries, cooking demos, church tours, raffle, marketplace, live Greek music and dancing, dance troupes in traditional costume, and games for the kids. Admission: $3, Seniors: $2, kids under 12 are free with adult admission. Coupon for free admission from Noon-5 PM Saturday and Sunday available here: https://shorturl.at/drYq4. Hours: Friday, July 12, 5-10 PM; Saturday, July 13, Noon-10 PM; and Sunday, July 14, Noon-9 PM. More information is available by phone: 310-540-2434 and online: https://www.sbgreekfestival.com.

SACO, ME – St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 186 Bradley Street in Saco, hosts its annual Greek Festival July 12-14. Partake of Greek hospitality, tours of the beautiful Byzantine-style church, sample traditional foods and pastries, cooking demos, and shop in the bookstore for religious items and books. Entertainment includes live Greek music, dancing, and kids’ area. Free admission and free parking. Hours: Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, 11 AM-9 PM, and Sunday, July 14, 11 AM-3 PM. More information is available by phone: 207-284-5651 and online: https://stdemetriosofmaine.com.

JULY 13

VALLEJO, CA – Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 1224 Alabama Street in Vallejo, hosts its annual Greek Festival on Saturday, July 13, 11 AM-5 PM. Enjoy the best Greek food and pastries in the Bay area. Learn more about the Greek Orthodox Church during the festival, at the Holy Cross Orthodox Bookstore upstairs in the Community Hall or join us for our evening Vespers service at 5 PM once the festival ends. Free admission and free parking. More information is available by phone: 707-642-6916 and online: https://www.stscah.com.

JULY 18-20

EAST PITTSBURGH, PA – Presentation of Christ – ‘Ypapanti’ Greek Orthodox Church hosts its annual Greek Festival July 18-20, 11 AM-10 PM daily, at the Olympia Banquet Facility, 1575 Electric Avenue in East Pittsburgh. Enjoy Greek foods and pastries with indoor dining and outdoor Grecian garden, live Greek folk music, dancing, and folk dance performances. Free admission and free parking. More information is available by phone: 412-824-9188 and online: https://www.ypapanti.net.

JULY 18-21

SCHERERVILLE, IN – St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 528 77th Avenue in Schererville, hosts the Greek Festival July 18-21. Enjoy Greek foods, pastries, loukoumades, raffle, live Greek dancing and music. Free admission. Hours: Thursday, July 18, and Friday, July 19, 4-10 PM with drive-thru available 4-7 PM; Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21, Noon-10 PM, drive-thru 12-7 PM. More information is available by phone: 219-322-6165 and online: https://www.stgeorgenwi.org/events.

JULY 19-21

NEWPORT, RI – St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 390 Thames Street in Newport, hosts the annual Hellenic Festival July 19-21. Enjoy the culture, food, pastries, souvlaki, gyros, loukaniko, wine, ouzo, loukoumades, Greek music and dancing. Enter the raffle! Hours: Friday, July 19, 4-Midnight; Saturday, July 20, Noon-Midnight; and Sunday, July 21, Noon-4 PM. More information is available by phone: 401-846-0555 and online: https://stspyridonchurch.org.

NILES, IL – Holy Taxiarhai and Saint Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 7373 North Caldwell Avenue in Niles, hosts its annual Greek Festival July 19-21. Sample the scents, sounds, and especially tastes of a Greek village festival. Enjoy roasted lamb, homemade pastitsio, moussaka, tyropita, spanakopita, a variety of authentic Greek pastries – just be sure to save room for the fest specialty, loukoumades. Greek cooking demonstrations are held each night. Beautiful films of the historic Acropolis, Mediterranean scenes, and the wonderful Grecian Isles will also be screened. Guided tours of the church are offered that provide an explanation of its traditional Byzantine architecture. Admission is free, donations appreciated. Plenty of free parking. Entertainment includes live Greek music and an authentic Greek Dance Troupe, Kids’ Korner – a secure area where parents can bring their children to play and enjoy family-friendly entertainment, face painting, crafts, a clown balloon artist, games, and much more. Hours: Friday, July 19, 5 PM-Midnight; Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21, 3 PM-Midnight. More information is available by phone: 847-647-8880 and online: https://www.saintharalambosgoc.org.

JULY 20-21

21. LOUIS, MO – St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 4967 Forest Park Boulevard in St. Louis, hosts its annual Greek Festival July 20-21. Enjoy Greek foods and pastries, market, church tour, olive oil tastings, and more. Free admission and free parking. Entertainment includes live Greek music and folk dancing, plus traditional dance performances. Hours: Saturday, July 20, 11 AM-7 PM, and Sunday, July 21, 11 AM-5 PM. More information is available by phone: 314-361-6924 and online: https://www.sngoc.org.

JULY 26-28

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 26-27

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 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.