Detroit Cretans

06/18/2026

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06/18/2026

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04/29/2026

03/22/2026

Join us this week as we kick off the celebration with two special events leading up to Greek Independence Day- honoring our heritage, history, and pride, and recognizing our friend Emmanuel Koumbarakis in his final year of service as the Consul General of Greece in Chicago.

03/20/2026

Headline: 🇬🇷 Upcoming: Greek Independence Gala & General Assembly Meeting! 🇬🇷
Mark your calendars! Next weekend is packed with heritage, community, and the future of our club.

SPRING GENERAL ASSEMBLY – Sunday, March 29 (3:30 PM)
Join us at the Cretan Club for our spring meeting. This is your chance to stay informed on building updates and upcoming summer plans.
Bonus: Dinner will be served immediately following the meeting!

GREEK INDEPENDENCE GALA – Saturday, March 28 (7:00 PM)
We are calling on all members of Pseloretes, AKN, and the Crete Ladies Society! Let’s show up in force at the Detroit Athletic Club as we honor Emmanuel Koubarakis, Consul General of Greece.
Goal: Strong Cretan representation!
Action: Contact [email protected] ASAP to join the Cretan tables.
Greek Independence Day Gala

ALSO ON THE RADAR:
April 12: Pseloretes Easter Picnic (Lamb & Family Fun!)
May 3: Greek Independence Day Parade (Blue & Black attire—No jeans!)
Let’s keep our traditions strong. See you all next weekend!
Full Details & Calendar: https://www.detroitcretans.org

Save the date for the Greek Independence Day Gala! Join us for an elegant night honoring Emmanuel Koubarakis, Consul General of Greece in Chicago, and celebrating Hellenic heritage.

03/19/2026

Come join the Hellenic Associations and the Greek Orthodox Churches of Metropolitan Detroit for an elegant evening honoring the Consul General of Greece, Emmanuel Koubarakis, March 28, 2026 at the Detroit Athletic Club.

For reservations, please click the link below.

Celebrate Greek freedom with food, music, and fun at the Greek Independence Day Gala – don’t miss out!

02/04/2026

Enjoy these photos from our annual dance!

Shared album · Tap to view!

02/03/2026

🔥 THE SMOKE IS CALLING! 🔥

Join the Detroit Cretan Chapters for our annual Tsiknopempti (Smoky Thursday) celebration! 🥩🇬🇷 Before we head into the Lenten season, let’s gather for a night of traditional grilled meats, music, and the best fellowship in Detroit.

📅 WHEN: Thursday, February 12, 2026 🕒 TIME: Doors open at 5:30 PM | Dinner at 6:30 PM

📍 WHERE: Cretan Club, 26305 John R, Madison Heights 🎟️ ADMISSION: Adults $30 | Students & Kids FREE

⚠️ RSVP DEADLINE: Next Monday, Feb 9th! Secure your tickets online here: 👉 https://donorbox.org/events/898911

🤝 WE NEED YOUR HELP! Our community thrives on volunteers. We are looking for assistance with cooking, setup, and bartending for:

1️⃣ Tsiknopempti (Feb 12): DM us or email [email protected]

2️⃣ Psaroglendi (Mar 14): Contact Tony Theodore ([email protected]) or George Perakis (586-246-5651).

See you at the Club! 🏺💙