American Hellenic Council of California

An afternoon with LEON LOGOTHETIS, director of the documentary "The Kindness Within"
2025-03-09 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Loyola Marymount University, 1 Loyola Marymount University Dr,, Los Angeles, 90045, United States
Organized by Hellenic American Woman’s Council
Co-hosted with CALOYERAS CENTER FOR MODERN GREEK STUDIES
RSVP by Mar-6-25 at hawcpacific@gmail.com

International Greek Language Day
2025-02-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
International Greek Language Day
Online meeting of west coast Greek language educators
Join Dr. Eva Priona, president of the American Association of Teachers of Modern Greek (AATMG) for a ZOOM presentation on the rich history, the profound impact and the cultural significance of the Greek language, and its pivotal role in fostering cultural identity and heritage legacy for the Greek Diaspora.

The presentation is under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in San Francisco and the Consulate General of Greece in Los Angeles.
To join the meeting go to the link below
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87413077894?pwd=[REDACTED]

Fighting Antisemitism - Lecture at UCLA Stavros Niarchos Foundation
2025-02-02 16:00 - 18:00 | The Fowler Museum at UCLA, 308 Charles E Young Drive North, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, United States
Fighting Antisemitism and Preserving the Memory of the Holocaust: Advances in Greece and Europe? By Leon Saltiel

Hellenic Society of Constantinople 58th Annual Vasilopita Dinner Dance - POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO PALISADES FIRE
2025-01-26 17:30
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO PALISADES FIRE
SAINT SOPHIA CATHEDRAL
COCKTAILS AT 5:30 PM
DINNER AT 6:30 PM
HONORIING ANDREAS KYPRIANIDES
HONORARY CONSUL GENERAL OF CYPRUS IN LOS ANGELES

Pretty in Pink: A Portrait of Queen Olga of Greece at the Benaki Museum by George Manginis
2025-01-01 16:00 | 314 Royce Hall, UCLA Campus
Pretty in Pink: A Portrait of Queen Olga of Greece at the Benaki Museum
Lecture by
George Manginis
Academic Director
Benaki Museum in Athens
Saturday, January 11, 2025
4:00 p.m.
314 Royce Hall, UCLA Campus
Reception to follow
Conversation following the lecture with Sharon Gerstel, Director, UCLA Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture.
RSVP link: To be provided
On the third floor of the Benaki Museum in central Athens hangs a portrait of Queen Olga, the consort of Greece’s second king, painted a few years after her wedding to George I. In March 2021, the portrait, attributed to an unknown artist, was included in the Museum’s anniversary exhibition celebrating the bicentennial of the Greek Revolution. This lecture will unfold the story of this radiant but enigmatic painting, from its creation to its bequest to the Museum, offering surprising insights into 19th– and 20th– century Greek and European history.
George Manginis is the Academic Director of the Benaki Museum in Athens. He has taught and researched Cypriot prehistory, Islamic art and architecture, Sinai studies, Chinese ceramics, European decorative arts and the Greek and Armenian diasporas. In 2016 he published Mount Sinai: A History of Travellers and Pilgrims and China Rediscovered: The Benaki Museum Collection of Chinese Ceramics, followed by Ceramics from Korea at the Benaki Museum: The George Eumorfopoulos Collection and Director’s Choice: Benaki Museum in 2021, and Imperial China in 2023.
This event is held under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in Los Angeles and made possible thanks to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).
Gefyra (Bridge) is a collaborative program established by the UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture and the SNF Centre for Hellenic Studies at Simon Fraser University with support from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). Gefyra’s mission is to connect students, faculty, and communities along the West Coast of North America with Greek scholars, artists, and other creators, so that they can together explore expansive and imaginative approaches to Greek culture and knowledge production. The program additionally supports academic conferences and cultural projects that bridge the West Coast and Greece.

Backgammon Night
2024-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | 2117 Rolfe Hall, UCLA Campus
Backgammon Night
December 6, 2024
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

2117 Rolfe Hall, UCLA Campus
Participation is free; Please RSVP: https://forms.gle/Nbbc6nUkFcDUcuvPA
Join us for mezedes and conversation.
Parking for Royce Hall is available in Parking Structure 5 located at: 302 Charles E Young Dr N, Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90095. Parking Structure 5 is accessible from Royce Drive, south of Sunset Boulevard, and west of Hilgard Ave. (in the northeast section of the campus).
No parking attendants will be on-site at the parking structure, and Pay-By-Space/Visitor Parking is extremely limited in this lot, so we highly encourage you to purchase a parking permit in advance:

To save time, you may purchase your parking permit for $16 in advance using Bruin ePermit: https://bruinepermit.t2hosted.com/pnw2/selectevent.aspx. Select “UCLA Campus Event,” then “Backgammon Night” With the advanced parking permit, you can park anywhere in Parking Structure 5 EXCEPT in the Pay-by-Space section. For instructions on how to use this portal, please click here.
To purchase a permit when you arrive at Parking Structure 5, please park ONLY in the Pay-By-Space/Visitor Parking area on the rooftop of this structure, and proceed to the Self-Service Pay Station machine to pay by credit card (the parking on this level is very limited).
Guest drop/Ride-share drop off is closest at the turnaround at the front of Royce Hall located at: 10745 Dickson Court, Los Angeles, CA 90095.
Accessible parking: If you have accessibility needs, you may park in the Pay-By-Space/Visitor Parking area on the rooftop (level 6) of this structure, and proceed to the Self-Service Pay Station machine to pay by credit card. Please visit our Campus Accessibility Map to view related information.

For inquiries, please contact hellenic@humnet.ucla.edu

COMEDY IN GREEK! - GIORGOS HATZIPAVLOU IN LOS ANGELES
2024-11-23 22:00 - 23:30 | Dynasty Typewriter, 2511 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90057, United States
JOIN THE AMERICAN HELLENIC COUNCIL YOUNG PROFESSIONALS TO THIS GREAT STANDUP COMEDY SHOW

After sell-out shows across 29 cities worldwide, Greece’s biggest touring comedian, Giorgos Xatzipavlou, comes to Los Angeles!
In this show, Giorgos dives into everyday life with his unique blend of storytelling and observational comedy. From family to food, and topics that resonate deeply with Greek communities everywhere.
“Unstoppable energy and insightful observations – everything we love about Giorgos Xatzipavlou.” Athinoram
Social Media:
Instagram: @G_xatzipavlou
Facebook: facebook.com/giorgosxatzipaulou
YouTube: @giorgosxatzipavlou
Doors: 9:30pm | 18+ General Admission
Tickets: $35 Advanced / $40 Day of Show
10% DISCOUNT AT CHECKOUT FOR AHC MEMBERS WITH CODE: “OFFER” AT CHECKOUT
Lineup subject to change | No item minimum | No late entry
TICKETS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE | We do NOT honor tickets through third party sellers
*Day of show tickets based on availability.
If an event is sold out online, there will be no tickets available at the door unless otherwise posted on our socials.

Cyprus 1974-2024: Reflecting on the Past Fifty Years Conference
2024-11-19 - 2024-11-20 | Capitol Hilton, Washington DC

"The Yiayia Project: Voices of a Generation": a storytelling event
2024-11-16 18:00 | The MacIntosh Center University Hall 3900 1 LMU Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045 (free parking – enter P1)
Join us for Greek Heritage Society of Southern California 39th anniversary and a celebration of the stories of the women who are the core of the Greek family. Women who have lived through many challenges but have shown strength, endurance, and the ability to adapt and persevere in a new country. Women who have passed on values, traditions, and culture to their children and grandchildren.

Through the eyes of their daughters and granddaughters, you will hear powerful, touching, and entertaining stories told by those who have been inspired and guided by these impactful women.

The event will be accompanied by a reception, the opportunity to taste desserts passed down by “Yiayia,” and much more.

The event is free and open to the public but a donation of $25 to the GHS is kindly requested to support its work.

Space is limited. Please, RSVP here

Byzantine Crime Novels in the Twenty-first Century: From History to Fiction
2024-11-16 16:00 | 314 Royce Hall, UCLA Campus
This lecture tackles the question of “authenticity” when writing crime novels set in the remote past. Agapitos’ three novels (published between 2003 and 2009 in Greece) that are set in the first half of ninth-century Byzantium during the rule of the last iconoclast emperor, Theophilos (r. 829–842), form the basis of a lively discussion about the challenges of producing a satisfactory narrative. The fairly clear generic conventions of a traditional British-style mystery are not applicable to a medieval culture such as Byzantium, starting with the basic issue of the absence of detection and the relevant detective. Contemporary fans of crime fiction have broad expectations about what a detective novel should be, but they also want a feeling of “real” history in the narrative. In his novels, the speaker tackles this problem by employing various techniques derived from Byzantine rhetoric and narrative, while at the same time using archaeological, historical and textual studies to offer a medieval yet contemporary crime story that feels medieval but is, in fact, postmodern.
Panagiotis Agapitos is the Gutenberg Distinguished Research Fellow in Byzantine Literature at the University of Mainz. Previously, he taught for 25 years at the University of Cyprus as Professor of Byzantine Literature and Culture in the Department of Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies. He studied at the University of Munich and received his Ph.D. from Harvard University.
This event is held under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in Los Angeles and made possible thanks to the generous support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). This event is co-sponsored by the UCLA Department of Classics, UCLA CMRS Center for Early Global Studies, and the Pourdavoud Institute for the Study of the Iranian World.

Book Club: Lysistrata by Aristophanes
2024-11-09 10:00
Led by Professor Sharon Gerstel, Director of the UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture, and The Honorable Christina Valassopoulou, Consul General of Greece in Los Angeles, this academic year’s book club will feature Greek books in translation.
From the publisher: Aristophanes’ play, Lysistrata, takes place toward the end of the Peloponnesian War and centers on the lives of the soldiers’ wives. One woman, Lysistrata, under the impression that a man’s libido is ultimately his driving force in life, comes up with an interesting peace solution: to deny their husbands sexual relations until they can settle on a peace agreement that will end the war. However, Lysistrata’s strategy effectively creates even more war than before as the sexes begin to feud with each other. Aristophanes’ play is both comic and poignant as it reveals the relationship between men and women in classical Athens society.
This program is held under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in Los Angeles and is made possible thanks to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

Modern Muses: Celebrating Contemporary Hellenic American Women in the Arts Conference
2024-11-09 08:30 - 15:30 | Roski Dinning Hall, University Hall (ground floor) 1 LMU Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045
The Caloyeras Center is looking forward to hosting HAWC’s Pacific Region annual conference. This year’s theme pays homage to the achievements of exceptional Hellenic American women whose artistic talents resonate with the spirit of the ancient Greek Muses.

Modern Muses: Celebrating Contemporary Hellenic American Women in the Arts Welcome Reception
2024-11-08 18:00 - 20:30 | Roski Dinning Hall, University Hall (ground floor) 1 LMU Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045

Open Discussion with the Consul General of Greece and the President and Chairman of the American Hellenic Council of California
2024-11-01 11:00 - 12:30
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering cordially invites you to an open discussion with the Consul General of Greece in Los Angeles, Ms. Christina Valassopoulou and the President and Chairman of the American Hellenic Council of California, Prof. Spiros Lazaris
Friday, November 1st
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Olin Hall of Engineering (OHE) 136
3650 McClintock Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90089
The agenda will include a lecture, followed by a Q&A session, allowing for an interactive dialogue with the audience.
A light reception will follow, providing further networking opportunities. A great opportunity for USC students of Hellenic heritage.
To RSVP, please click on Event link below

2024 AHC New Year's Gala
2024-01-27 18:00 - 2024-01-28 00:30 | Sheraton Universal Hotel, 333 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA, 91608, United States
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2020 AHC Annual Awards Dinner
2020-03-28 18:00 - 2020-03-29 00:30 | Sheraton Universal Hotel, 333 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA, 91608, United States
Save the Date!

2019 Annual Awards Dinner
2019-03-30 18:00 - 23:30 | Sheraton Universal Hotel, 333 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA, 91608, United States

2018 Annual Awards Dinner
2018-03-31 18:00 - 23:30 | Sheraton Universal Hotel, 333 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA, 91608, United States

2017 Annual Awards Dinner
2017-04-01 18:00 - 23:30 | Sheraton Universal Hotel, 333 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA, 91608, United States

2016 Annual Awards Dinner
2016-04-02 18:00 - 23:30 | Sheraton Universal Hotel, 333 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA, 91608, United States
