A powerful movie night featuring six thought-provoking films that explore themes of memory, identity, and resistance. From stories of people trying to save all the important exhibits of the Archaeological Museum of Cyprus—along with their identity and their history—to haunting depictions of educational camps set up during the Greek Civil War, each film invites you […]
Backgammon Night Friday, June 20, 2025 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 2117 Rolfe Hall, UCLA Campus RSVP This event is free, but space is limited. Join us for mezedes and conversation. 2117 Rolfe Hall 345 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, United States
Information Seminar for Greeks Abroad – Online Event Are you a Greek living abroadJoin us for a valuable online information session on key tax and relocation matters in Greece, organized by the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Η Ελλάδα στον Κόσμο in collaboration with Independent Authority […]
‘A Spartan Dream’ hits the big screen in five U.S. cities August 15-21, including at Laemmle Glendale. Q&A sessions with director M. Achilles Nickles, and main actor Peter Bundic, after the 7 PM screening on Friday and Saturday. ‘A Spartan Dream’ tells the story of a young American who is sent to Greece on family […]
Saturday, August 30, 2025 10am Central on ZOOM This year marks the 100th birthday of one of Greece’s most treasured composers, Mimis Plessas (1924–2024)—and sadly, it’s also the first year we celebrate without him. Efi Avesti will be joining us from Greece. She will share Plessas life, his music, and why his songs are woven into […]
Backgammon Night Friday, September 12, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 2117 Rolfe Hall, UCLA Campus Join us for mezedes and conversation. All skill levels are welcome! Participation is free, but space is limited! Click here to RSVP
Saturday, September 13, 2025 10am Central on ZOOM Architect and author Fenia Tsanaka shows how Aristotle’s wisdom can help us “redesign” our lives. Just as the same plot of land can produce very different houses, the same life circumstances can lead to completely different outcomes—depending on our blueprint. In this lively talk, Fenia shares practical ways to […]
Celebrating 40 Years with the Greek Heritage Society: Exploring and Preserving Our Hellenic Identity October 11, 2025 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Main Event 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Genealogy Workshop (Special Event – Optional) 314 Royce Hall, UCLA campus Join the Greek Heritage Society (GHS) of Southern California for a very special […]
Gefyra Book Club: The Scapegoat by Sophia Nikolaidou, trans. Karen Emmerich (Melville House, 2015) Discussion led by Professor Sharon Gerstel, Director, UCLA SNF Hellenic Center and Dr. Eirini Kotsovili, Senior Lecturer, Global Humanities at Simon Fraser University Saturday, October 18, 2025 10 A.M. Los Angeles / 8 P.M. Greece Via Zoom RSVP
