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Jazz & World Music
Half Note Jazz Club
JAZZ
( 210 921 3310;
www.halfnote.gr
; Trivonianou 17, Mets; Akropoli)
Athens' stylish, principal
and most serious jazz venue hosts an array of international musicians.
Cafe Alavastron
LIVE MUSIC
( 210 756 0102;
www.cafealavastron.gr
;
Damareos 78, Pangrati)
A mix of modern jazz, ethnic
and quality Greek music in a casual, intimate setting.
DON'T MISS
SUMMER CINEMA
One of the delights of hot summer nights in Athens is the enduring tradition of
open-air cinema, where you can watch the latest Hollywood or art-house flick un-
der moonlight. Many refurbished original outdoor cinemas are still operating in
gardens and on rooftops around Athens, with modern sound systems.
www.aeglizappiou.gr
; Zappeio Gardens, Syntagma; Syntagma)
in the verdant Zappeio Gar-
dens, where you can watch a movie in style with a glass of wine.
210 362 3942; Plateia Dexameni, Kolonaki;
Evangelismos)
is in a peaceful square.
210 342 0864;
http://cine-thisio.gr
; Apostolou Pavlou 7, Thisio;
Thisio)
.
Theatre & Performing Arts
In summer the main cultural happening is the Hellenic Festival (
Click here
).
Megaron Mousikis
PERFORMING ARTS
(Athens Concert Hall;
210 728 2333;
www.megaron.gr
;
Kokkali 1, cnr Leoforos Vasilissis Sofias,
Ilissia;
box office 10am-6pm Mon-Fri, to 2pm Sat;
Megaro Mousikis)
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