What’s worth experiencing this week: From a Christmas bazaar at the Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, to the SIRIGOS anniversary exhibition and a group show of contemporary weaving, to politically themed cinema and birthday celebrations with Gadjo Dilo at Cinapos, as well as entertainment with Matoula Zamani and new voices at the brand-new MÉTRON Stage in Gazi.
“The Voice of Hind Rajab” in theaters
The Voice of Hind Rajab (Trailer) | GR Subs | Cinobo
“The Voice of Hind Rajab,” the most talked-about film of the decade, comes to Cinobo on December 4, having already won the Grand Jury Prize in Venice and the Audience Award in San Sebastián, while serving as Tunisia’s official Oscar 2026 submission. Director Kaouther Ben Hania crafts a gripping chamber thriller based on the authentic audio recordings of 6-year-old Hind’s call to the Palestinian Red Crescent on January 29, 2024. Set against the long-standing Gaza conflict, the film tells the desperate attempt to save a child trapped in the family car, while volunteers try to keep her on the line until help arrives. Produced by Joaquin Phoenix, Jonathan Glazer, Brad Pitt, Rooney Mara, and Alfonso Cuarón, the film emerges as one of the most powerful humanitarian works of our time.
Birthday celebration with a party at Cinapos
Cinapos, the modern meze restaurant by Panos Ioannidis in Thiseio, celebrates its first anniversary with a grand gastronomic and musical evening! On Wednesday, December 3, from 18:30, the beloved Herakleidon spot opens its doors for an open celebration with music, drinks, and authentic Greek meze. The mood will be elevated by Gadjo Dilo with a live performance, while The Bar in Front of the Bar team will curate drinks, creating unique cocktails based on premium tsipouro Rocks n’ Grapes. At the center of the restaurant, a large communal table will be filled with tasty treats from Cinapos’ kitchen, cooked in cast-iron pots and inspired by traditional Greek recipes. (Herakleidon 10, Thiseio, tel.: 210 710 3030)
SIRIGOS: The anniversary exhibition with 22 contemporary creators
On the occasion of its 101-year history, SIRIGOS presents the anniversary exhibition A Century and A Year, a unique creative collaboration of 22 contemporary artists and designers. From December 6 to 8 at Amalias 36, the exhibition re-illuminates eight archival mid-century pieces from the historic SIRIGOS Furniture archive, inspiring new forms, materials, and approaches. Sculptors, ceramists, architects, and visual artists reinterpret iconic furniture that shaped the aesthetic of the Athenian home, creating a dialogue between past and present. The exhibition honors the legacy begun in 1924 by Iakovos Sirigos and continued by the new generation, giving new life to designs that marked Greek craftsmanship. The opening takes place on Friday, December 5 (18:00–22:00), inviting the public to explore how memory, quality, and innovation meet in contemporary design.
Christmas gifts with style
The Lalaounis Jewelry Museum organizes its annual Christmas Bazaar on December 6 & 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The museum space is decorated with festive spirit and hosts creators of art and handmade gifts: jewelry, accessories, ceramics, cards, and other unique items—all reflecting creativity and quality. Proceeds from sales support the museum’s cultural and educational programs, promoting art and social participation. The museum is located in the heart of Athens, at Karyatidon & Kallisperi 12, next to the Acropolis pedestrian street.
Matoula Zamani “Come to the Village”
Matoula Zamani returns to the VOX stage on Wednesday, December 10, for a unique musical evening titled Come to the Village. With her characteristic energy and distinctive musical world, she invites us to a celebration full of emotion, rhythm, and authenticity. On stage, Matoula is not just a singer but a performer, expressing her feelings, sharing thoughts, stories, and passions. Her songs combine artistic and traditional elements, conveying images of villages, love, journeys, and memories. The VOX concert will feature tracks from her upcoming album as well as her beloved songs—electric ballads, playful tunes, romantic dedications, and even dances with traditional elements (taros, syrtos-chamiko).
Threads for our time – Group exhibition of contemporary weaving art
The large group exhibition Threads for Our Time at Lofos Art Project (Velvendou 39, Kypseli) highlights contemporary weaving art in Greece. Forty-two artists explore the human experience, solidarity, our relationship with nature, and the search for threads in the labyrinths of modern life through yarn and fabric. The exhibition connects ancient weaving practices with contemporary art, raising questions about society, memory, and personal journeys. It also includes performances, symposiums, and workshops to enhance audience interaction. Until December 31, 2025 | Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 18:00–21:00
MÉTRON Stage: New arrival in Gazi
MÉTRON Stage is the new art and entertainment space giving fresh rhythm to Gazi. Located in the former Hoxton building at Voutadon 42—just steps from Kerameikos metro—MÉTRON Stage offers a warm, accessible environment with industrial aesthetics, pop art touches, and professional sound, providing coffee, food, drinks, and live performances for an all-day experience. With a vision to become a “home” for artists and new voices, MÉTRON Stage opens on December 6 with live shows and performances with free entry. The program includes musical theater stand-up, jam nights, comedy, live performances, and Sunday artistic or DJ sets. In December, the stage hosts free-entry events: 8, 15, 22 & 29/12 Friday & Durum “Approximately Stand Up,” 10 & 17/12 stand-up comedy “RIZIL GINIKAMI” with Kostas Gonis, 11/12 Sotiris Sotiriou Live with Sofia Kassara, and 12/12 live performance by Dimitris Kanellopoulos (Domenica) & Angeliki Vlahaki. From December 13, Idra Kayne, one of the most distinctive voices of Greek soul and funk, takes over with her signature groove and explosive stage presence.
