Detroit Cretans

03/22/2026

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! 🏺💙

02/02/2026

Σας ευχαριστούμε όλους από τα βάθη της καρδιάς μας για την υποστήριξή σας που έκανε το Χοροεσπερίδα 2026 μια τεράστια επιτυχία. Σε όσους ταξίδεψαν από μακριά, σας ευχόμαστε καλό ταξίδι. Αυτό που βλέπετε εδώ είναι 100 φίλοι που επέστρεψαν στο Κρητικό Σπίτι για σούπα και Coneys στις 4:00 π.μ. για να δροσιστούν. Στην υγειά του επόμενου έτος. 1000 ευχαριστώ στον Sifis Tsourdalakis A Γιώργος Ψαρουδάκης Andreas Karapidakis γεια την αξέχαστη διασκέδαση!

01/26/2026

Don't wait until the last minute! To ensure we have plenty of food and the best service for our 2026 Annual Dinner Dance, we need your reservations and ticket purchases NOW.
Help us give our caterers an accurate headcount so we can make this evening perfect for everyone!
📅 THE WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
1️⃣ Friday, Jan 30 @ 7:00 PM Welcome Night at the Cretan Club! 📍 26305 John R, Madison Heights
2️⃣ Saturday, Jan 31 @ 7:00 PM Annual Dinner Dance 📍 St. John Greek Orthodox Church, Sterling Heights 🎟 BOOK NOW: https://donorbox.org/events/705307
🎟 THE 2026 RAFFLE: Grab your tickets for a chance to win: ✈️ GRAND PRIZE: A Round Trip Ticket to Greece! 📺 2nd Prize: TCL 65" 4K Smart TV ⌚ 3rd Prize: Apple Watch Series 11
Please click the link above or reach out to a board member today to confirm your attendance. We can't wait to see you there!

The Detroit Cretan Chapter “Pseloretes,” in collaboration with the Cretan Ladies Society of Detroit "KPHTH" and the Levendoyenna Cretan Youth of Detroit, cordially invites you to join us for our Annual Cretan Dinner Dance!

01/16/2026

Did you know our "home" used to be city hall?

Madison Heights City Hall, 26305 John R, ca. 1955. The building — now home to the Pancretan Association of America, Detroit Chapter Pseloretes — served as the office of the Madison District of Royal Oak Township from 1951 to 1955. Earlier township offices within present-day Madison Heights were located at 27452 John R (1942–1943) and in the Red Brick House at 26337 John R (1943–1951), later the city’s police headquarters.

01/14/2026

Join the Detroit Cretan Chapters for our signature event of the year—an evening of authentic music, dinner, and dancing.

Date Saturday, January 31, 2026
Location St. John Greek Orthodox Church, 11455 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

Tickets https://www.detroitcretans.org/events/2026-01-31-pseloretes-annual-dance

The Detroit Chapter “Pseloretes”, in collaboration with the Cretan Ladies Society of Detroit "KPHTH" and the Levendoyenna Cretan Youth of Detroit, proudly invites you to our Annual Cretan Dinner Dance!

Doors Open: 7:00 PM | Dinner: 8:00 PM

Admission:
• Dinner: $85 (Adults)
• Children: $35 (12 & Under)
• Dance Group: $15
• After Dinner Admission: $35

Join us for an evening filled with Cretan music, food, and dancing. For tickets and information, please contact our board at [email protected].

Warm regards,
The Detroit Cretans “Pseloretes”, Cretan Ladies Society of Detroit "KPHTH", and Levendoyenna Cretan Youth of Detroit

01/14/2026

2026/02/12 - Tsiknopempti Dinner
Celebrate Smoky Thursday with the Detroit Cretan community! Enjoy a traditional evening of grilled meats and fellowship at the Cretan Club.

Date Thursday, February 12, 2026
Location Cretan Club, 26305 John R, Madison Heights, MI 48071

Tickets https://www.detroitcretans.org/events/2026-02-12-tsiknopempti-dinner

The Detroit Cretan Chapters "Pseloretes," "Kρητη," and "Levendoyenna" invite you to celebrate Tsiknopempti (Smoky Thursday) with us at the Cretan Club!

Doors Open: 5:30 PM | Dinner Served: 6:30 PM

Admission: Adults: $30 | Children & Students: Free

Join us for an evening of delicious grilled meats, great company, and celebration as we mark Tsiknopempti. Please RSVP no later than February 5th by contacting our board: [email protected]

04/17/2025

Get your Lambades now! Kali Anastasi and Xronia Polla!