VIC
GREEK TAVERN NIGHT
Every Saturday at The Aegean (19 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy) is Greek tavern night with live music, entertainment, dancing and Mediterranean cuisine. Go along this Saturday 15 June and dance the night away. To book a table, call (03) 9419 5075.
PRE-GREEK PARTY
This 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 AND QUEER WORKSHOP
After listening to Greek Victorians earlier in the year, ideas have been developed about communication approaches to improve acceptance and support of LGBTIQ+ community members. At this workshop, hosted by Greek and Gay and facilitated by Terri Soumilas and Kate Simpson, these ideas will be shared, asking attendees to improve on them, generate new ideas and give feedback on what won’t work. Open to anyone of Greek heritage that would like to contribute to improving acceptance and support of LGBTIQ+ community members. Simple food and drink will be available. Taking place on Tuesday 18 June at Melbourne’s Multicultural Hub (506 Elizabeth St, Melbourne) from 6.30-8.30 pm. Free to attend.
EVERYDAY GREEK
Expand your repertoire and knowledge of day-to-day Greek cuisine with nourishing, comforting winter dishes that are more than just souvlaki and baklava. Take a class in everyday Greek cooking at The Neff Market Kitchen (90 Cecil St, South Melbourne) on Saturday 22 June from 11.00 am-1.30 pm. To book, visit southmelbournemarket.com.au
NIGHT AT THE HELLENIC MUSEUM
The Pammessinian Brotherhood Papaflessas is hosting a night at the Hellenic Museum (280 William St, Melbourne) on Saturday 29 June to welcome the head of excavations and restoration of Ancient Messene, Greece’s foremost Archaeologist Prof Em Petros Themelis on his first visit to Australia. $60 per person, includes canapes, finger food, Ancient Messene Talk, and a tour of the Hellenic Museum. On from 7.00-11.00 pm. For booking enquires, call 0423 182 158. To book, visit https://venuedoor.com/event/petrosthemelis/
CULINARY WALKING TOUR
Join Mary (Mary’s Kitchen) and Kelly (Hellenic Odyssey) on Saturday 13 July from 10.00 am–2.00 pm for a guided walking tour of Melbourne’s most popular and energetic Greek precinct, Oakleigh. Get ready to bite into a delicious galaktoboureko, crunch into the best koulouri outside of Athens, and savour the taste of Greek olives, dips, feta cheese and much more all from the passionate traders in this bustling neighbourhood. With each bite, you will learn about Greece’s enticing food culture, its history and its healthy essence. A delicious lunch at a traditional restaurant is included, and you will leave having experienced many flavours, taking recipes away with you to create at home. Meeting point: Entrance of Nikos Cake Shop (25 Portman St, Oakleigh). To book, visit https://bit.ly/2KMFYIa
MOVIE NIGHT: BYZANFEST
An Orthodox Christian short film festival is taking place on Friday 26 July at St Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church (35-39 Barry St, South Yarra). Details coming soon.
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 this Sunday 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
SA
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 this 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.
QLD
GREEK FILM SOCIETY: ‘ME AND MY LEFT BRAIN’ SCREENING
New Farm Six Cinemas in association with the Greek Film Society of Brisbane will be premiering ‘Me and My Left Brain’, Alex Lykos’ (‘Alex and Eve’) latest film, on Monday 17 June at 701 Brunswick St, New Farm at 6.30 pm. The screening will be followed by a Q & A session with Lykos who is the film’s writer, producer, director and one of the actors. To book, visit fivestarcinemas.com.au
SANTORINI SUNDAYS
Dreaming of a European Summer? The Greek Club (29 Edmondstone Street, South Brisbane) is kicking off Santorini Sundays on Sunday 23 June. Sit back and relax while live DJs transport you to the Mediterranean as the sun sinks into the city skyline. Sip on island inspired cocktails like their famous pomegranate mojito and ouzo on the green, and indulge in Greek bar snacks designed by internationally acclaimed Chef In Residence, David Tsirekas. Ages 18 +. Free entry.