On December 3, 2023, the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon (BLE) celebrated the 25th anniversary of its founding with “From Our Roots, Flowers Bloom,” a multimedia showcase of music, dance, poetry, drama, and traditional Greek arts. Staged at the Maliotis Cultural Center of Hellenic College Holy Cross, by all accounts, the event was a resounding success! The … Continued
Join us at the St. Mark of Ephesus Greek Festival in Westwood, MA! This year, our dance troupe will perform on both September 24th and 25th, 1:00 and 3:00 each day.
Join us for the annual St. George Greek Festival in Lynn, MA! Our dance troupe performs at 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. on September 4th.
Please join the BLE for our annual performances at the Sts. Anargyroi Greek Festival in Marlborough, MA! Our dance troupe will perform 3-3:30 p.m. and 5-5:30 p.m.
Trivia Night with the BLE: Greek Mythology Join the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon for our THIRD virtual trivia night! This time, test your knowledge of Mt. Olympus and all of its gods, goddesses, and other mythical creatures. Teams are not required. Prizes will be awarded to the first and second place winners. RSVP to receive … Continued
The Power of Virtual Events Over 80 people from around the world gathered on May 26, 2021, for a lively virtual discussion of powerful women in Greek history from the Byzantine era to the present day. The event, which was co-sponsored by the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon (BLE) and the Consulate General of Greece in Boston, … Continued
Laskarina Bouboulina: History Laskarina Bouboulina was born in 1771, with the spirit of revolution in her blood, in an Ottoman prison. Her father was imprisoned for participating in a previous Greek uprising. He died shortly after her birth and she never forgot why she was raised without him. She grew up in Hydra and moved … Continued
A Virtual Event Series Join the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon for a year-long commemoration of women in the 1821 Greek War of Independence and beyond. Through virtual events and digital content, we will spotlight women’s diverse roles in the Greek Revolution. Together, we will examine their legacy for modern-day Greece and the Greek diaspora. Looking Back, … Continued
We are sorry to report that the Boston Greek Independence Day Parade and the dance performances following the parade have been canceled due to the evolving COVID-19 virus situation. Come join us on Sunday for the annual Boston Greek Independence Day Parade commemorating Greece’s march to freedom which began on March 25th, 1821. The … Continued
We are excited to announce a new program: DANCE CLASSES FOR CHILDREN on the first Saturday of every month! In addition to our Wednesday evening and Saturday afternoon adult classes, we will host a class for kids and teens aged 8-18 on the first Saturday of each month, beginning on Saturday, March 7 from 1:30 … Continued