Χοροεσπερίδα της Φιλανθρωπικής Αδελφότητας Κυριών εκκλησίας Αποστόλου Ανδρέου, Kentish Town

Venue: Park Lancaster Hotel W2 Tel 0207485 6385

Sunday 4 November 7pm

The Road to Independence   A vibrant evening of Greek traditional dancing with the Lykion ton Hellinidon Performance Group. Under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece.  Sponsored by Piraeus Bank, London.  Tickets £30, £25, £20 from 0870 950 0902 or queensboxoffice@delmack.co.uk.  Further information on 020 7229 4086 or enquiries@lykiontonhellinidon.co.uk

Monday 5 November 7.15pm

The History of Cartography in Mainland Greece and the Greek Islands   An illustrated lecture in Greek by Artemis Scutari, curator of Sylvia Ioannou Collection of Maps.  Organised by the Hellenic Centre.  Supported by the General Secretariat of Greeks Abroad.  Free entry but please confirm attendance on 020 7486 9196 or press@helleniccentre.org

Wednesday 7 November to Saturday 10 November

Myths and Nature   An exhibition of paintings by Mary Plant, Renos Lavithis and Irene Lembesis.  Organised by EPISTEME.  Opening hours:  Wednesday 7 November 2.30-8.00pm; Thursday 8 November, 12.30-8pm; Friday 9 November, 12.30-6pm; Saturday 10 November, 11.30am-4pm.  Free entry.

Wednesday 7 November 7pm

Book Presentation   A Lifetime in Cypriot Archaeology; The Memoirs of Vassos Karageorgis by Vassos Karageorgis and Kypris; The Aphrodite of Cyprus by Jacqueline Karageorgis.  Organised by the Cultural Department of the Cyprus High Commission.  Further information on 020 7493 6200 or cultural.office@btconnect.com

Monday 12 November 6pm

Michael Cacoyannis:  Interview and Screening of the film Zorba the Greek A video interview (in English) recorded especially for the Centre for Hellenic Studies with the director of Zorba the Greek followed by a screening of the film.  Organised by the Centre for Hellenic Studeis, King's College London in collaboration with the International Society of Friends of Nikos Kazantzakis (UK).  Further information on 020 7848 2299.

Ανοικτή συνκέντρωση στην Παροικία με ομιλητή τον Δρα Βάσο Λυσσαρίδη 'Οι εξελίζεις στο Κυπριακό'

Venue: Britannia House London N12 Tel: 020 8343 7522

Saturday 17 November 7pm

Independent Greek School of Finchley Dinner & Dance

Royal National Hotel, 7.30pm Tel: 020 8883 3886

Nena Venetsanou   A recital of Greek songs from the ancient to modern times.  The famous Greek singer will be accompanied by Stavros Agianniotis, classical guitar and Vivi Gheka, mandolin.  Organised by the Hellenic Centre, Cypriot Estia of London, Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon, Hellenic Foundation and Macedonian Society of Great Britain.  Supported by the General Secretariat of Greeks Abroad.  Free entry but please confirm attendance on 020 7486 9196 or press@helleniccentre.org.

Monday 19 November 7pm

The Agora of Ancient Messene   A lecture by Petros G Themelis, Professor Emeritus of Classical Archaeology, University of Crete.  Organised by the Greek Archaeological Committee (UK).  Further information on 020 7848 2299.

Thursday 22 November 7.30pm

Lafcadios Hearn, The Greek Poet of Japan  Lecture in English by Mr Nicos Sofianos.  Organised by the London Hellenic Society.  Open to the public.  

Saturday 24 November 8pm

Rizokarpaso Association Dinner & Dance, Penridge Banqueting Suite. Tel: 020 8346 9902

The Ionian Ball A fundraising event organised by the Ionian Society.  Tickets £100.  Further information and bookings on 020 7589 2371 or 07888 777946