English Books & Literature

Θα έχουμε συνάντηση κάθε δύο εβδομάδες ημέρα Σάββατο για να συζητάμε πάνω σε φιλοσοφικά θέματα και να καταθέτουμε απόψεις. Όποιος ενδιαφέρεται να συνεισφέρει σε κάτι τέτοιο είναι ευπρόσδεκτος, θα χαρώ να σας γνωρίσω! Στην πρώτη συνάντηση που θα γίνει μια πρώτη γνωριμία, θα φέρω ένα βιβλίο για τον 20ο αιώνα πάνω στο ευρύ θέμα Φιλοσοφία και Επιστήμες.

Coffee & Chat (& Brunch) Come and make new friends this Sunday over a nice coffee & chat (& Brunch), the perfect way to end the weekend. Everyone is welcome, International & Greek, meeting in English (but other languages are welcome) Let's meet at En Aithria from 12 to 16/17. Ask for the coffee group https://maps.app.goo.gl/ecdSiXxg6sT8h6kF7 +32486805343 Whatsapp Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Just landed in Athens — or been here a while but still looking for your crowd? If you’re an expat or digital nomad tired of small talk and ready for real connections, this is where your Friday night levels up. Join us on Friday 27 February at 9:00pm until 1:30am at Bar Zero at Yellowsquare Athens for a high-energy Karaoke night of music, dancing, and friendly vibes with Athens’ international community. Expect: 🎶 Crowd-favorite songs you can’t resist singing 💃 A dance floor that doesn’t quit 🍻 Drinks flowing all night 📸 The kind of memories that make you stay “just one more hour” No awkward networking. No pressure. Just good people, big energy, and the perfect excuse to let loose. 🔥 Spots fill fast — reserve your table now and secure your crew’s place before it’s fully booked. Follow Nomads Athens on social media for more info: * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/780495963217496/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomadhubgreece * Telegram: https://t.me/nomadhubgreece

It's not a therapy session. It just feels like one...🤷🏻‍♂️ ​Για όσα δεν λέγονται στα τραπέζια... ​ 🎭Ένα διαφορετικό (private) event στο roof top του (Boutique Hotel) Moon & Stars, σε έναν ιδιαίτερο χώρο και με θέα την Ακρόπολη! (Δες φώτο πιο κάτω) 🗓️ Σάββατο 25/4 και ώρα 19:30. ​ 💬 Τι θα γίνει εκεί λοιπόν; Καθόμαστε όλοι μαζί και ξετυλίγουμε ανώνυμα τις σκέψεις μας. Σκέψεις, εξομολογήσεις, ερωτήματα και εσωτερικές ανησυχίες... ​Εκφράζουμε (ανώνυμα) αυτά που μας καίνε, μας φτιάχνουν, μας χαλάνε ή δεν έχουμε πει ποτέ δυνατά ενώ θα θέλαμε. Μιλάμε για ύπαρξη, κοινωνία, φιλοσοφία, σχέσεις, επιλογές, διλήμματα ή και όχι μόνο. (Δε μιλάμε για αθλητικά και πολιτική) ​ 🎲 Τι είναι και πώς λειτουργεί.. ​Μόλις δηλώσεις συμμετοχή, αυτόματα θα λάβεις μέσω email ένα link όπου με όλες τις σχετικές οδηγίες, θα περιέχει μεταξύ άλλων, την φόρμα για να γράψεις και να στείλεις το δικό σου twist ανώνυμα. twist = ένα θέμα προς συζήτηση, ή μία ερώτηση ή μία εξομολόγηση ή μία ιστορία που σε άγγιξε. [Για ακόμη περισσότερες λεπτομέρειες πάτα εδώ να μάθεις!](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gNDtiTrcUOQQmEWunBj4h8FtbE06tZCb2SWhMIhBfnE/edit?usp=sharing) ​Στο event και όταν τα twists αρχίζουν να "ξετυλίγονται" στο τραπέζι, δεν είσαι υποχρεωμένος/η να πάρεις θέση απαραίτητα, εάν ένα twist τύχει να σου προκαλέσει δυσφορία. Αλλά μπορείς να πας "πάσο" μέχρι δύο φορές... ​Αν θες ακόμη περισσότερες και πιο αναλυτικές διευκρινίσεις σχετικά με την διαδικασία ρώτησέ με ή στείλε μου μήνυμα... ​ 🎯 Στόχος; να περιφρονήσουμε τα συμβατικά small talks και να συνδεθούμε μέσα από απαντήσεις που δεν λέγονται η δίνονται τόσο εύκολα. Να γελάσουμε, να νιώσουμε, να σκεφτούμε, να εκφραστούμε χωρίς λογοκρισία, ή ίσως και να ανακαλύψουμε μεριές του εαυτού μας, που για κάποιο λόγο ήταν κρυμμένες ή και που αποφεύγαμε να δούμε... 🎟️ Σε αυτό το event υπάρχει συμμετοχή 9€ έως 12€ για τον συγκεκριμένο χώρο, που περιλαμβάνει κρασί, ή μπύρα στα 9€, ή ποτό στα 12€. Με προκράτηση τα παραπάνω. Πέρα από αυτά μπορεί κάποιος να παραγγείλει κάτι extra αν θελήσει και ανάλογα την διαθεσιμότητα. [Εδώ είναι η φόρμα για να δηλώσεις συμμετοχή!](https://luma.com/vsbyqndx)

Jump in our whtsapp group,introduce yourself, start connect,put your ideas and lets hangout and make friends https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt Athens, let’s make Thursday night about connection that actually matters. This is a social language exchange designed for real conversations, cultural exchange, and meeting new people—set inside the warm, lively atmosphere of Mint Bar ✨ Whether you want to practice English, Greek, Spanish, French, or simply meet people from around the world, this space is built for easy, natural interaction. No pressure. No judgment. Just conversation, laughs, and good energy. 🌊 How the Night Works • We gather around big shared tables 🪑 • Start with small, natural conversations 💬 • Every 15–20 minutes, people naturally rotate and meet someone new 🔄 • Share languages, cultural stories, travel experiences, or ideas 🌍 • Some people dance 💃🕺, some relax 😌, some do both • Stay as long as you like, move at your own pace ✨ The structure is light and flexible—enough flow to keep things dynamic, enough freedom to keep it relaxed. This is conversation in motion. 🤝 Who You’ll Meet Locals, expats, travelers, creatives, and curious minds ✨ People who enjoy learning, sharing, and connecting beyond surface-level small talk. I’ll be there all night 👋 Introducing people, connecting groups, and keeping the energy flowing ⚡ Coming alone? Perfect. This event is designed so solo guests blend in easily and leave with new connections 🤍 🍷 Community Drink Deals • Sangria — €3 🍷 • Shots — €2.5 🥃 • Cocktails — €7 🍸 • Beer — €5 large / €4 small 🍺 Affordable, social, and stress-free. 🎶 Music & Atmosphere Upbeat enough to keep the energy alive 🎧 Soft enough to actually talk 💬 A warm, inclusive vibe where people—not noise—are the focus ✨ 📍 Event Details 📅 Every Thursday 🕣 20:30 – 00:00 📍 Mint Bar → https://maps.app.goo.gl/thKjPZDwyEvegVWD9 🎟 Entry: FREE (just say you’re with the community) 🌟 Why This Night Works • Meet people from all over the world 🌍 • Practice languages through real conversation 🗣️ • New faces every week, familiar energy every time 🤍 • A social setting that feels easy, open, and human • Start your night with connection—and let it unfold naturally 🔥 💫 Final Thought Thursday nights don’t have to be random. They can be social. They can be intentional. They can be fun and meaningful. Come for a drink 🍸 Stay for the conversation 💬 Leave with stories, smiles, and new friends 🤍🔥 Thursday = Mint Bar Social & Language Exchange See you there. Mamad – The organiser of Athens locals&Travellers events Whtsapp 00306949528622 Follow us on instagram And make us grow Thanks in advance https://www.instagram.com/athenslocalstravellers?igsh=MWM4MTh4c2p5M3NxdA== travel, meetup night, night out, city adventures, bar night, social event, friendship, network, mingle, explore city, evening fun, solo night, group meetup, local hangout, international friends, nightlife lovers, weekend fun, party vibes, cocktails night, live music, clubbing, coffee meet, brunch meetup, cultural events, street tours, urban life, nightlife adventure, new connections, chat night, fun night, singles meetup, evening drinks, meet & greet, food tour, sightseeing, art events, music night, rooftop bar, sunset party, festival, theater night, karaoke night, games night, pub crawl, city nightlife, travel buddies, hangout night, casual dating ταξίδια, meetup βράδυ, νυχτερινή έξοδος, περιπέτεια πόλης, βραδιά μπαρ, κοινωνική εκδήλωση, φιλία, δικτύωση, γνωριμίες, εξερεύνηση πόλης, βραδινή διασκέδαση, μόνος βράδυ, ομάδα meetup, τοπικό hangout, διεθνείς φίλοι, λάτρεις της νυχτερινής ζωής, Σαββατοκύριακο διασκέδαση, vibes πάρτι, βραδιά κοκτέιλ, ζωντανή μουσική, κλαμπ, καφές meetup, brunch meetup, πολιτιστικές εκδηλώσεις, περιήγηση δρόμου, ζωή στην πόλη, νυχτερινή περιπέτεια, νέες συνδέσεις, βραδιά κουβέντας, διασκεδαστική νύχτα, meetup σινγκλς, βραδιά ποτών, γνωριμία & χαιρετισμός, food tour, αξιοθέατα, εκδηλώσεις τέχνης, μουσική βραδιά, ταράτσα μπαρ, πάρτι ηλιοβασιλέματος, φεστιβάλ, θέατρο βραδιά, karaoke βραδιά, παιχνίδια βραδιά, pub crawl, νυχτερινή ζωή πόλης, ταξιδιωτικοί φίλοι, hangout βράδυ, casual ραντεβού

What happens when **Data** **Streams**, **Kafka Queues** and **LLMs** walk into a meetup in Athens? See for yourself! **Viktor Gamov** \- Principal Developer Advocate \(Confluent\) **and** **Sandon Jacobs** \- Developer Advocate \(Confluent\) will be dropping by to talk about: * **The Missing Protocol: How MCP Bridges LLMs** **and Data Streams** \- Viktor Gamov * **What you can do with a Kafka Queue** \- Sandon Jacobs Join us for an exciting and insightful evening, get to know the growing community while geeking and networking! 📍 You will find us at **ImpactHub Athens,** Karaiskaki 28, Athens 105 54 🕡 at **6:30 pm** 📅 on the **22nd** of **April** Big shoutout to **Confluent** for making this event happen! Their active support is what helps the community grow even bigger! 💪

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Athens Brunch Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new brunch spots in your city, together. \* Curated brunch venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your brunch group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on Meetup.com is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

Welcome, readers! Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.** The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Posting this early because seemingly all Sundays in May are holidays or busy! I picked a shorter thriller that's hopefully a fast read/listen. [Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3458940) Location: Grandview Cafe, *1455 W. 3rd Ave*, Columbus, OH 43212 [Menu](https://www.grandviewcafe.com/menu) Book summary: Daniel leads a rich life in the university town of Athens, Georgia. He's got a couple close friends, a steady paycheck working for a regional airline, and of course, for a few glorious days each Fall, college football tailgates. He considers himself to be a mostly lucky guy -- despite the fact that he's suffered from a debilitating disease since he was a small child, one that has left him unable to speak or to move without a wheelchair. Largely confined to his home, Daniel spends the hours he's not online communicating with irate air travelers observing his neighborhood from his front porch. One young woman passes by so frequently that spotting her out the window has almost become part of his daily routine. Until the day he's almost sure he sees her being kidnapped.

Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.

This month we’ll be reading Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!

Love getting lost in a good book? [The Book Loft](https://www.bookloft.com/) of German Village is an iconic independent bookstore packed with hard-to-find literary treasures! This isn’t your run-of-the-mill bookstore; it’s a 32-room literary wonderland that would make even the most seasoned bibliophile’s head spin (one of the largest in the country)! **MEET**: We'll gather outside the storefront and then start browsing... **DESSERT**: We'll grab some famous macaroons to start our foodie tour. [Pistacia Vera](https://www.pistaciavera.com/) is a delicious bakery and cafe in the German Village. This charming shop is especially known for its classic macarons. **HAPPY HOUR**: Italian drinks and bites at [Cento's happy hour](https://centogermanvillage.com/menus/). **PARKING**: Street parking all around here. Check the parking time limit. The bookstore and the foodie stops are all on 3rd Street within 4 blocks on the same side of the street.

"The SOB is a ballet dancer. He’s the best ballet dancer that ever lived, and if I get a good chance I’ll kill him with my bare hands." - W.C. Fields In *City Lights*, Chaplin's Little Tramp meets a blind girl selling flowers who mistakes him for a wealthy man. When he learns that an operation may restore her sight, he sets off to earn the money she needs to have the surgery. He also befriends an alcoholic millionaire who only recognizes him when he is drunk. When the blind girl and her grandmother fall behind in the rent and face eviction, he tries working and even enters a boxing competition to raise the money they need. Regarded as Chaplin's masterpiece, *City Lights* has been ranked on more than seventeen "100 greatest movies of all time" lists. Orson Welles cited it as his favorite picture. *City Lights* is available for streaming on Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBOMax, Tubi and PlutoTV. The Columbus Library lists three copies on blu-ray and eight copies on DVD. Watch the movie on your own, then join us upstairs at East Market to discuss the film. If you want more, *Unknown Chaplin* is a three-episode lost-footage documentary available on Youtube. It covers his time on *City Lights* beginning at the twenty-six minute mark of episode two: https://youtu.be/f8960Uc15hI?t=1558