John Gibson, RAUlysses Forcing Polyxena from Hecuba to be SacrificedPhoto courtesy of the Royal Academy of Arts, London West Coast Hellenic Book Club: Hecuba by Euripides Discussion led by Professor Kathryn Morgan, Joan Palevsky Professor of Classics at UCLA, Professor Sharon Gerstel, Director, UCLA SNF Hellenic Center and Dr. Eirini Kotsovili, Senior Lecturer, Global Humanities...
Giannis in the Cities (2024) - Screening and Q&A with Director Eleni Alexandrakis Presented by the UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture and the UCLA Film & Television Archive February 22, 2026 7:00 P.M. Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum ADMISSION IS FREE In 2025, Giannis in the Cities, which was screened at...
Seeing Like a Merchant: Jews and Greeks from Ottoman to Greek Rule Lecture by Paris Papamichos Chronakis Lecturer in Modern Greek History, Department of History Royal Holloway, University of London Presented by the UCLA Alan D. Leve Center for Jewish Studies and cosponsored by the UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture February...
Neuroprotective Greek Herbs: Bridging Neuroscience and Cultural Heritage a seminar organized by Anastasia Tsingotjidou (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) March 7, 2026 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. 314 Royce Hall, UCLA This event has already taken place. We are no longer accepting RSVPs. This seminar brings together researchers from neuroscience, pharmacology, biology, veterinary medicine, nutrition, and plant...
Book cover design by: Emanuele Ragnisco West Coast Hellenic Book Club: The Jasmine Isle by Ioanna Karystiani, trans. Michael Eleftheriou (Europa Editions, 2006) Discussion led by Professor Sharon Gerstel, Director, UCLA SNF Hellenic Center and Dr. Eirini Kotsovili, Senior Lecturer, Global Humanities at Simon Fraser University Saturday, March 14, 2026 10 A.M. Los Angeles /...
The Fumes of Mars: Book discussion with artist and writer Katerina Angelopoulou Saturday, March 28, 2026 10:00 A.M. Los Angeles / 7:00 P.M. Greece Via Zoom This event has already taken place. We are no longer accepting RSVPs. This discussion will be moderated by Professor Sharon Gerstel, Director, UCLA SNF Center for the Study of...
Kilim. Tree of Life with wedding procession and initials ΓΠ. 19th Century. Exhibition Weaving Dreams Kilims from Geraki, Laconia On view from April 23 - July 26, 2026 Ghika Gallery 3 Kriezotou Street, Kolonaki, Athens The village of Geraki, located on the slopes of Mount Parnon, is renowned for its millennia-old art of weaving on...
Backgammon Night Friday, April 24, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 2117 Rolfe Hall, UCLA Campus This event has already taken place. We are no longer accepting RSVPs. Parking information: If you plan on driving to UCLA, please note that parking is available at Parking Structure 5, located at 302 Charles E Young Dr N, Westwood,...
Glendi! A Community Dance Celebration Sunday, May 17, 2026 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Dance lessons from 7:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Rolfe Courtyard, UCLA Campus Music performance by: Alekos Sioris, Peter Deneff, and Nondas Evangelatos Join us for refreshments, live music, and dancing! Admission is free, but advance RSVP is required due to limited...
ANTIGONE by Sophokles A live theatrical performance in celebration of Hellenic culture Newly translated and adapted by Kenneth Cavander Directed by Andy Wolk May 30, 2026 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Antaeus Theatre Company Glendale, California A post-performance talkback with Artistic Director Nike Doukas and Professor Kathryn Morgan (Department of Classics, UCLA) will follow the...
Backgammon Night Friday, July 17, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 2117 Rolfe Hall, UCLA Campus Click here to RSVP for Backgammon Night This event is free, but space is limited. Join us for mezedes and conversation. If you plan on driving to UCLA, please note that parking is available at Parking Structure 5, located at 302 Charles...
Backgammon Night Friday, August 21, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 2117 Rolfe Hall, UCLA Campus This event is free, but space is limited. Join us for mezedes and conversation. RSVP Here for Backgammon Night Parking information: If you plan on driving to UCLA, please note that parking is available at Parking Structure 5, located at 302 Charles...