VIC
GREEK WRITER’S FESTIVAL
It’s your last chance to check out The Greek Writers Festival program for 2019 at the Greek Centre (168 Lonsdale St, Melbourne). Now on until Saturday 8 June, there’s an impressive line up of writers and informative workshops that will foster broader cultural, political and literary dialogue under the theme ‘Diasporic Dialogues’. The program features over 30 sessions with participation from over 50 culturally and linguistically diverse writers and performers across different generations and nationalities. To view the program and purchase tickets, visit https://www.greekcentre.com.au/the-greek-writers-festival/
CRETAN GLENDI: SIFIS TSOURDALAKIS & KYRIAKOS STAVRIANOUDAKIS
The Pancretan Association of Melbourne is excited to announce a one off surprise Cretan Glendi with their very own Australian living in Crete, Sifis Tsourdalakis who is returning to Melbourne for one night only. Performing this Sunday 9 June at the Pancretan Association (90 Cathies Ln, Wantirna South) from 7.00 pm, Sifi will be accompanied by another great musician from Crete, Kyriakos Stavrianoudakis and local guitarist Tony Iliou. Also performing on the night will be the Pancretan Junior Dance Group. Tickets $70 Adults, $40 children U12. To book, call Mary Rissakis on 0403 489 771.
LIVE GREEK MUSIC NIGHT
What better way to spend the Queen’s Birthday long weekend than a night of good company and live Greek music. Mediterranean Greek Tavern Elsternwick (511 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick) is hosting a special night this Sunday 9 June from 6.00-11.00 pm.
THE DARDALIS HELLENIC ARCHIVES RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES
La Trobe University’s Greek Studies (Department of Languages and Linguistics) and the Dardalis Archives of the Hellenic Diaspora in conjunction with the Greek Orthodox Community in Melbourne and Victoria are presenting a seminar series based on the Dardalis Hellenic Archives, titled ‘The history of the Greeks in Australia in six objects’. The next seminar will take place on Wednesday 12 June at The Greek Centre (168 Lonsdale St, Melbourne) at 7.00 pm. Dr Chris Fifis will present ‘The Politics of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria, 1928-1959’. Free to attend.
GREEK TAVERN NIGHT AT ELENI’S
Greek Tavern Night is back at Eleni’s Kitchen + Bar (28 Anderson Street, Yarraville) on Friday 14 June from 7.00-10.00 pm. Experience the best of Greek culture as you warm up to a delicious four course Greek banquet menu with fantastic live entertainment throughout the night from Azra the belly dancer and the Greek band Aetos. Tickets $65.00 per person. Bookings are essential (large parties welcome). Call (03) 9943 4233.
TRIVIA NIGHT
The Hellenic Cultural Association of Melbourne ‘O Periklis’ is hosting a trivia night on Friday 14 June at 64 St David St, Thornbury at 7.00 pm. Get your team together and be ready for the classics like science, food and sport, as well as a dash of Eurovision and hint of Disney. There’ll also be interactive games to get keep things interesting. Friendly bar staff will be ready to serve you drinks as the room and your teams get heated!
LIVE AT THE GREEK: MEYHANE
In the next session of Live at the Greek on Friday 14 June at The Greek Centre (168 Lonsdale St, Melbourne), catch Meyhané presenting songs from their latest CD ‘What Shall I Sing For You’. The group features Paddy Montgomery, Tony Iliou, George Kiriakidis, and Lambros Kappas. Together with guest musician George Athanasakos, they will perform archival and rare sounds from Eastern Thrace, as well as songs and dances from other parts of Greece and Asia Minor. On from 8.30-11.30 pm. For tickets, visit https://bit.ly/2HYUbim
PRE-GREEK PARTY
On Sunday 16 June ENA Greek Street Food (Shop MR04/M9, Southgate Restaurant & Shopping Precinct, Southbank) is hosting a Greek party from 1.00-7.00 pm. Be sure to wear your dancing shoes! Free drink on arrival.
MUSICAL: ‘MURIEL’S WEDDING THE MUSICAL’
A new season of ‘Muriel’s Wedding The Musical’ has kicked off, with Greek Australian Stefanie Jones in the role of Rhonda, Muriel’s best friend. Based on the cult 90’s film, the musical sees Muriel stuck in a dead-end life where she dreams of the perfect wedding, despite not yet having a groom. When she follows her dreams and finally ends up with everything she ever wanted, that’s when things start to go really wrong. On now until 16 June at Her Majesty’s Theatre (219 Exhibition St, Melbourne). To book, visit https://murielsweddingthemusical.com/
GREEK DANCING WITH RUSH
RMIT United Society of Hellenes is hosting Greek Dancing lessons for people of all ages and backgrounds, taking you from the bare basics to different styles around Greece. Schedule: Friday 26 July: Cretan Dances, 9 August: Lakonian Dances, 23 August: Island Dances. Taking place at RMIT – Building 8, Level 3, Room 10, Wales Cor, Melbourne. Free to attend.
NSW
‘ASTRA NA PANE’
The Greek situation comedy ‘Astra na pane’ by writers Vasilis Risvas and Dimitra Sakali, and directed by Nikos Magdalinos is now showing in Sydney at the Hellenic Art Theatre (36/142 Addison Rd, Marrickville) until 16 June. Starring Mara Darmousli, Dimitris Marizas, Elena Kastana, Giorgos Floratos and Nikos Magdalinos. For info on how to purchase tickets, email info@hellenicarttheatre.com.au
ANNA VISSI LIVE
Anna Vissi is back on Australian shores and performing over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend at The Bellevue Venue (2-10 Restwell St, Bankstown) this Saturday 8 June from 8.30 pm. Vissi boasts a 40-year career, and she’s not slowing down any time soon. For tickets, visit http://greekentertainment.com.au/
GREEK DANCE RELOADED
Head to St George Leagues (124 Princes Hwy, Kogarah) this Sunday 9 June for a night of Greek song and dance. Featuring Steven Flevaras and Tina Kokkalis. On from 7.00-11.00 pm. Free entry.
MATTHAIOS GIANNOULIS & ALEXIA HIOTI
This Sunday 9 June, Mytilenian House (225 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury) will be showcasing talented duo Matthaios Giannoulis and Alexia Hioti. Tickets $90.00 p.p., includes dinner (drinks extra). To book, call 0407 055 044.
SA
MUSICAL: ‘TAXITHI – AN AUSTRALIAN ODYSSEY’
‘Taxithi – An Australian Odyssey’ is making its South Australian debut on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 June at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival (Adelaide Festival Centre, Space Theatre, Festival Dr, Adelaide). The stage show written by Helen Yotis Patterson draws inspiration from the untold stories of women who migrated from Greece to Australia in the 50’s and 60’s. Filled with the poignant memories and passionate music of their homeland, these true stories resonate with the strength of the women who made new lives, creating an indelible impression on a faraway country. Writer and singer Patterson is joined by Maria Mercedes and Artemis Ioannides in this spell binding and moving story, which is unique, yet universal. For tickets, visit https://www.adelaidecabaretfestival.com.au/events/taxithi/
COMEDY: ‘MALAKAS WITH ATTITUDE’
George Kapiniaris’ show ‘Malakas With Attitude’ isn’t just about the big malakas in the world – it’s about the little malakas too. It’s about time all the malakas made a stand, and were counted. But what’s a malaka? See the show and find out, on Saturday 15 June from 8.00-10.45 pm. For tickets, visit www.stickytickets.com.au
PONTIAN DANCE
The Pontian Eagles soccer club is set to host a Pontian Dance on Saturday 22 June with international singers from Katerini, Greece at St Dimitrious Greek Orthodox Church (27 Saints Rd, Salisbury Plain) from 6.00-11:30 pm. Tickets $60.00 adults and $30.00 children and includes a buffet dinner with drinks available for purchase at the bar. For tickets, contact Terry Kalaitsidis on 0433 292 294.