Nightlife & the Arts in Athens

From ancient Greek tragedies in quarried amphitheaters to the chicest disco clubs, Athens rocks at night. Several of the former industrial districts are enjoying a renaissance, and large spaces have filled up with galleries, restaurants, and theaters—providing one-stop shopping for an evening's entertainment. The Greek weekly Athinorama covers current performances, gallery openings, and films, as do the English-language newspapers Athens News (published Friday), Athens Plus, and Kathimerini, inserted in the International Herald Tribune (available Monday through Saturday). The weekly free press Athens Voice has one page in English covering that week's arts-and-entertainment agenda (find this, and many other media journals, throughout the city at the distinct red newspaper stands often found outside Metro stations). The monthly English-language magazine Insider has features and listings on entertainment in Athens, with a focus on the arts. Odyssey, a glossy bimonthly magazine, also publishes an annual summer guide in late June, sold at newsstands around Athens with the season's top performances and exhibitions. For listings, also check the English edition of the Greek Web site Elculture (www.elculture.gr), a daily updated site on arts and culture. You can also tune in to the regular English reports on municipal station Athens International Radio (104.4 FM) for what's happening around town.