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2022 Registration for St. Stephen’s Summer Camp Opens April 12th

St. Stephen's Summer Camp is cherished for its tradition for many Orthodox youth in Tampa Bay going back to the 1980's when the camp first stated. The highlight of these children's summers, St. Stephen's Summer Camp offers opportunities for arts and crafts, athletics, community-style living and mealtimes, as well as social activities in the evenings, but also time for reflection and liturgical services for our youth. Teens of the Metropolis of Atlanta who are entering 6th through 12th grades when school begins in the fall can attend St. Stephen's Summer Camp, and the camp offers 5 weekly sessions of which...

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Live Music Celebrating Greek Independence Day on March 25th at Katerina’s Taverna & Grill

Known for its lively atmosphere and delicious Greek Island inspired menu, Katerina's Taverna & Grill will host a live music celebration in honor of Greek Independence Day on March 25th at the restaurant. Join George Sampariotis and the Ypopsin Band and get there early! Doors open at 6:30 to 7:00pm for dinner, so don't delay and grab your table ahead of time by reserving tickets now. There is a chance that this event could be soon SOLD OUT! There is a $10 cover charge to attend. You can reserve tickets by calling 727-935-4246. Katerina's Taverna & Grill is located at...

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St. George Hosts Greek American Festival November 5-7, 2021

Join the community of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in New Port Richey for their 37th Annual Greek American Festival the weekend of November 5-7, 2021. Dubbed the largest Greek festival in Tampa, the event features free admission, free parking, and free entertainment for all ages. https://www.facebook.com/NPRGreekFest/videos/522084411680327/ Greek music, food, drinks, dancing, vendors and a carnival A DJ from International Sounds will be joining them again this year to play the greatest and latest in Greek music, and for the families with children there will be over 20 carnival rides. Plus, enjoy authentic Greek food favorites including entrees, sides, desserts,...

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Nativity Fast Begins November 15th

One of four major fasting periods throughout the Eastern Orthodox Christian ecclesiastical year, the Nativity Fast (also known as Advent in the Western World) begins November 15th and concludes on December 24th. For Orthodox Christians, it is a time to prepare for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the Flesh, on December 25th. During the Nativity Fast, Christians are asked to abstain from meat, fish, dairy products, olive oil, and wine, and are encouraged and called to focus more deeply on prayer and almsgiving. According to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, the primary goal...

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2019 Greek Independence Day Festivities in Tampa Bay

While March 25th is the official date of Greek Independence Day which commemorates the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821 which ended in 1830 with the establishment of an independent state free from Turkish rule, Greeks all over Tampa Bay will be commemorating Greek Independence Day throughout the last week of March. The date also coincides with the Feast Day of the Annunciation of the Theotokos. Below is a list we have compiled of all the local ways you can celebrate Greek Independence this year. Share with friends and make plans! March 24th at 11:30 AM |...

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DJ Astatos Birthday Bash at BARaki Jaunary 25th

Resident DJ and general manager at BARaki Yanni Astatos Stathakis, "DJ Astatos", celebrates his birthday bash at the lounge Friday evening, January 25. The party starts at 10 PM. Stay up to date: Click here to follow Greek Tampa Bay on Facebook! There is no cover charge for party-goers and BARaki is buying everyone's first drink! Say you're going on the party's event page here. DJ's Efhimios "CT" Spyratos and Foti "RAW" Kokkalidis will be on hand, as well. Event is brought to the community by EllasTV, KimaFM, Mad World TV, ellasCafe, and of course BARaki. BARaki is a Greek...

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42nd Annual Cretan Dance held in Clearwater on February 2

The Palm harbor chapter of the Pan-Cretan Association of America (KPHTH PAA) Will host its annual creation dance on February 2 from 6 PM to 12 AM at Plato Academy School's Christopoulos Hall, located at 2045 Palmetto St. in Clearwater. Stay up to date: Click here to follow Greek Tampa Bay on Facebook! Call Chairwoman Georgene Zotzakis for table reservations at 727-410-5044. The dance will feature a 3-course banquet menu including passed hors d'oeuvres of Florida caprice skewers, smoked pork empanadas, and ancho chili sirloin skewers with chimichuri dipping sauce, followed by a Florida salad of baby spring mix fresh...

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Experience Music of the Dodecanese Islands on February 17th

TarponArts and the Levendia Dance group from Tarpon Springs present an evening featuring live music from Michalis Kappas, a violin player from the Island of Kalymnos, joined by Panayotis League, a laouto musician. Both will be playing the music of the Aegean Island. Stay up to date: Click here to follow Greek Tampa Bay on Facebook! The event takes places February 17th from 7 PM to 11 PM in Tarpon Springs, at 42 W. Morgan Street. Admission is $10 and there will be the opportunity to purchase a mezedes plate for $10, and a cash bar will be available. The...

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Sponge Docks Hosts Arts & Crafts Festival January 19-21

Who really read who really needs a reason to visit the beautiful sponge docks during Florida is mild winters? But if you really do need and opportunity to make the trek over to Dodecanese Boulevard, then head down this weekend for an arts and craft festival. Stay up to date: Click here to follow Greek Tampa Bay on Facebook! The festival runs Saturday and Sunday, January 19 and 20th from 10 AM to 6 PM as well as Monday, January 21 from 10 AM to 5 PM. The weather is supposed to be exceptionally beautiful on Saturday. While you're there...

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St. Pete’s Super Greek Festival at St. Stefanos February 22-24, 2019

The St. Stefanos Greek Orthodox Church community of St. Petersburg will host its Super Greek Festival Friday through Sunday, February 22, 23, and 24 this year. Stay up to date: Click here to follow Greek Tampa Bay on Facebook! The event features a celebration of Greek food culture, tradition and dance. It will feature something for everyone who is interested to try some of greases authentic and fresh cuisine all. All the food is made from scratch by volunteers from the church and the menu will feature some favorite such as pastitsio, dolmades, lamb shank, souvlaki, gyros, and the popular...