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Piano-Duo Ferhan & Ferzan Oender at Megaron, Athens Concert Hall

The young twin-sisters Ferhan and Ferzan Oender have established themselves as one of the most promising piano-duos of the younger generation in the world concert circuit through their electrifying playing. They will appear at the Megaron, Athens Concert Hall on 16 February performing works by Sergey Rachmaninoff, Franz Liszt, Igor Stravinsky and Witold Lutoslawski.

Athens hosts experimental music Hertz festival

The Hertz Festival, an event joining both Greek and internationally recognised artists in experimental music, is being launched in Athens. Creators such as Austrian Fennesz, Greek Novi_sad, French electronic music innovator Eliane Radigue and Thepersonwhodidthis, appearing for the first time in Athens, Greece, will experiment in a classic space where the unique acoustics will play a determinant and interactive role in the endeavour. The event is being held 19 and 20 February at the Parnassos Literary Society Concert Hall in Athens, Greece.

2manydjs return to Athens

A team of DJs who are the pioneers in the genre of mash-ups and bastard pop, 2manydjs, are Belgian brothers David and Stephen Dewaele, who also head the alternative rock-electro band, Soulwax. The Dewaele brothers will perform as 2manydjs in Athens, Greece in an unforgettable DJ set at the Venue Club February 19.

Richard Hawley in Athens

Richard Hawley (ex-Pulp guitarist), one of the greatest contemporary British songwriters, a top guitarist and undoubtedly the best crooner of our time, will be in Athens, Greece 20 February for a unique concert at the Fuzz Club. Hawley continues the tradition of major rock 'n' roll musicians and creates his own sounds through rich orchestrations and a chillingly honest voice.

Former Stone Roses vocalist Ian Brown at Fuzz Club

One of the most notable figures on the British scene in the last 20 years will be in Athens, Greece after many years. Ian Brown, former vocalist with the legendary and universally recognised Stone Roses and with his successful danceable album My Way under his belt, comes to Athens to remind older fans and teach new ones all about dance indie with attitude and to show them what a true rock star looks like on stage. Welcome Ian Brown at the Fuzz Club on 27 February.

48-Hour Fashion Project

The most glamorous festival in Athens town awaits you. The 48 Hour Fashion Project is an original and competitive fashion festival at creation level, which will be held from February 12 to March 5, with the later dates being the most important.
National Museum of Contemporary Art, Athens (EMST)

The National Museum of Contemporary Art in Athens, Greece began operating in 2000. It is the only state museum in Athens focusing on contemporary Greek and international visual arts.
Biodiversity at Athens International Airport

From 3 December to 28 February, 10 IPTV screens at the airport's Arrivals and Departures, will be displaying a short film produced by the Goulandris Natural History Museum, with images from the Greek nature and messages about the International Year of Biodiversity.

5th Athens Tango Festival

Internationally known tango masters, milongas, shows, a live orchestra and exhibitions will be part of the 5th Athens Tango Festival, which this year takes place 12 to 15 February.
Carnival 2010 - An Athens Full of Smiles

This Carnival season, the City of Athens encourages everyone to join a lively, cheerful celebration that will take place in both the city centre and city neighbourhoods.
Athinaion Cinema presents film poster exhibition at Technopolis

Film posters drawn by Vasilis Dimitriou that have graced the Athinaion Cinema's façade will be presented in the first exhibition titled "The visual arts aspect of cinema: Vasilis Dimitrou - 60 years of creation" at the City of Athens' Technopolis from 11 to 14 February.