- Athens

- To Thursday

The National Ballet of Cuba is staging “Don Quixote” at the Athens Concert Hall until Thursday and will then perform “Giselle” from Saturday to December 30. Additional afternoon performances have been scheduled due to high demand. Shows take place in the Alexandra Trianti Hall.

Athens Concert Hall,

1 Kokkali & Vas. Sofias,

tel 210.728.2333.

- Athens

- Opens Tonight

Joined by the Giorgos Fakanas Group and the Orchestra of Colors, Maria Farantouri and Georges Corraface will make their way through classic soundtracks including those of “The Godfather” and ”Cabaret,” at the Athens Concert Hall tonight, Thursday and Friday.

Athens Concert Hall

(See above).

- Athens

- Tonight

Italian singer Enza Pagliara will give her second concert at Avlaia in Votanikos tonight. Pagliara, who mostly performs traditional music from her country’s south, will interpret upbeat tarantellas, old Greek-language songs from southern Italy and more. The show starts at 10.30 p.m. and admission costs 20 euros.

Avlaia,

15 Aghiou Orous,

tel 210.347.4074.

- Athens

- Today

Traditional Christmas legends provide the inspiration for painting workshops set to take place at the Museum of Greek Children’s Art for kids aged 5 to 7 today, while they can also enjoy the magic of theater games.

Greek Children’s Art Museum,

9 Kodrou, Plaka,

tel 210.331.2621/2750.

- Athens

- Friday-December 30

Youngsters aged 3 to 9 can bake kourabiedes (holiday cookies) and Vasilopita (New Year’s cake), as well as make dolls, Christmas gifts and holiday decorations in workshops at Paramythohora on Friday, Saturday as well as December 29 and 30.

Paramythohora,

14 Anapafseos, Mets,

tel 210.921.6346.