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Woody Allen is Athens bound

American filmmaker, actor, and comedian Woody Allen will be in Athens next month to promote his new film "Coup de chance."

The screening, which will be introduced by the director himself, will take place on September 8 at Cine Aegli, the outdoor cinema at the Zappeion, as part of the 29th Athens International Film Festival Premiere Nights.

The Garden of Pleasures | Athens | August 4

The Athenian leg of the Athens Epidaurus Festival will come to a grand finale with "The Garden of Pleasures" at the Herod Atticus Theater (aefestival.gr). Directed by French artist Philippe Ken, the play is a captivating allegorical spectacle, blurring the lines between utopia and dystopia, inspired by Hieronymus Bosch's iconic Renaissance painting.

Mario Biondi | Athens | September 28

Italian soul and jazz singer Mario Biondi, known for his mellow baritone that harks back to the sounds of the 70s, will be appearing at the Herod Atticus Theater on Saturday, September 28. Hailed as an Italian Barry White, the 48-year-old artist has shared the stage with greats such as Ray Charles and worked beside the likes of Chaka Kahn, Michael Bolton, Incognito and The Crusaders.

Athens Festival to donate proceeds to fire victims

The board of the Athens & Epidaurus Festival announced on Thursday it will donate 20,000 euros to those affected by the devastating wildfires in Attica along with the proceeds from a special concert it will hold on August 29.

The concert, which will be held at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens, will be organised in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture.

Sissi | Athens | October 4

The Budapest Gypsy Symphony Orchestra and the Hungarian National Ballet are coming to Athens with their hit production "Sissi," inspired by Austrian Empress and Queen of Hungary Elisabeth, a figure who is especially beloved in Greece in large part due to the 1950s TV film series chronicling the glamour and tragedy that marked her life.

Imany | Athens | June 15

French pop-soul singer Imany, who earned an avid Greek following with her debut ballad "You Will Never Know," will perform at the capital's open-air Herod Atticus Theater on Thursday, June 15, starting at 9 p.m.

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