RHODIAN BROTHERHOOD ENSOMATOSI BALL
The Rhodes Club of Melbourne is holding the Ensomatosi Ball to commemorate the union of the Dodecanese Islands with Greece in 1947. The event has relevance today with the rising tensions with Turkey since the discovery of offshore oil and gas deposits in the eastern Mediterranean. Live music by Apostoli Kapsali, John Baluka and Andreas Koika.
Where: 46 Straker St, North Melbourne
When: Saturday 7 March, 7pm
Tickets: $60 per person, payment at the door on the day of the event. Includes a three-course meal, beer, wine and soft drinks available.
Booking essential: Before Wednesday, 4 March. For booking information visit the website: www.rhodesclub.org.au or email: info@rhodesclub.org or telephone Theo Zafiropoulos on 0404 873 290.
Cost: Free to attend

BUSHFIRE RELIEF FUNDRAISER
Aussie Spirit Foundation presents Ena Pnevma. Greek Glendi with Djs and special guest MC Con Laz. Aussie Spirit Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation created to help the people affected by the bushfires in Gippsland. Also raffles and silent auctions on the night
When: Friday, 20 March. 9pm
Where: Trak Night Club, Toorak Road
Tickets: $25 via promoters or online at www.trybooking.com/bijqe
Contact: 0401 939 855

VIC

MUSIC OF CRETE LIVE AT THE GREEK
Melbourne-born brothers Nikos and Adonis Xylouris will be performing the music of Crete.
When: Friday 6 March 7.30pm to 11.30pm.
Where: The Greek Centre, 168 Lonsdale Street

REBETIKO NIGHT
From Vamvakaris to Tsitsanis and everything in between, O Periklis welcomes all to join in a night of music, dance, bouzouki and mezedes. Music by Meltemi Band, Byron Triantafillidis, Nick Koutsaliotis and George El-Azar.
When: Saturday 7 March from 7.30 pm-1.00am
Where: 19-21 Ferguson St, Abbotsford

FINAL SHOW: GIANNIS KOLLIAS
Kostas Athanasiou presents Giannis Kollias, Doukissa, Penny Kallinikos and Elena Iosifidou on vocals.
When: Saturday, 7 March, from 8pm
Where: Beachcomber Café and Restaurant, St Kilda

LIVE GREEK MUSIC
Mediterranean Greek Tavern is hosting a special evening over the Labour Day long weekend with live Greek music.
When: Sunday 8 March at 6.00-11.30 pm
Where: 511 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick

FLORINA FASOLATHA FESTIVAL
The Cultural Centre of Florinians “Aristotelis”s in Melbourne are hosting the Florina Fasolatha Festival.
When: Sunday, 8 March, 11am
Where: Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre, 35 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang

GREEK MIGRANT REUNION PICNIC
Greek migrants who arrived at any seaport in Australia – and their descendants, families and friends – are welcome to attend a reunion picnic over the Labour Day long weekend. BYO everything. Displaying a name tag will make it easier to meet up with your fellow passengers.
When: Monday 9 March at 11.00 am-3.00 pm
Where: Princes Pier, Port Melbourne

MELBOURNE EPIROTIKO ENSEMBLE
Appearing live at the Greek is the Melbourne Epirotiko Ensemble.
When: Friday, 13 March at 7.30pm
Where: The Greek Centre, 168 Lonsdale Street

ONE NIGHT ONLY
Akrites to Pontou presents Miltos Kyrillidis for one night only. Visit Facebook page for Akrites Australia for more details.
When: Friday, 13 March at 7pm
Where: 19-32 Ferguson St, Abbotsford

BOOK LAUNCH
The launch of the book A Greek Folk Journey, Travel, Culture & Gastronomy by Terina Armenakis hosted by the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria.
When: Sunday, 15 March, 6.30pm
Where: Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria, 168-70 Lonsdale Street, Level 3.

COMEDY ZONE ASIA AT THE GREEK
Comedy Zone Asia showcases Asia’s brightest comic voices as part Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
When: 26-28 March at 7.10pm
Where: The Greek Centre, 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

THEODORAKIS TRIBUTE
The Greek Community of Melbourne present Mikis Theodorakis’ Mauthausen and Other Songs of Humanity with tenors Maria Farantouri of Greece and Israeli tenor Assaf Kacholi. The concert will also serve as a tribute to Mikis Theodorakis who turns 95 this year.
When: 29 April, 7.30pm
Where: Melbourne Recital Centre

GREEK STORYTIME FOR TODDLERS
Enjoy stories, books and songs in the Greek language, as well as crafts and fun activities for children aged 3-5.
When: Every Wednesday, 11.00-12.00am, during 2020 school terms
Where: Richmond Library (415 Church St, Richmond)

 

NSW

SYDNEY GREEK JAM (ALLA BOITE)
Catch two of Sydney’s latest collaborations on the Greek music scene: Sourta Ferta from Athens, Crete and Lesvos, specialising in entechno/laiko/elafrolaiko and Banda Politika presenting Greek traditional folk tunes from the regions of Constantinople, Smyrne and the Erythrea Peninsula.
When: Thursday 5 March from 7.00pm
Where: La Boite Performance Space (837 New Canterbury Rd, Dulwich Hill)

GREEK BBQ FUNDRAISER
Vasili’s Big Greek BBQ fundraiser for the Charlie Teo Foundation. Lunch, drinks, live entertainment.
When: Sunday 08 March 11am-3pm
Where: Avli Restaurant, Cranebrook

ARISTOPHANES REVISITED
Hellenic Art Theatre and the Greek Festival of Sydney present the Ancient Greek comedy by Aristophanes Ploutos (Wealth) in Greek with English sub-titles.
When: 13-22 March and 03-05 April. Times vary
Where: The Greek Theatre Mantouridion, Building 36 Addison Road Community Centre, Marrickville

HOTTEST CLUB NIGHT
Defi II presents Hottest Club Night Farenheit with DJ Georgie D and Singers Stavrina and Vasilis Sideris.
When: 13 March, 9.30pm
Where: Belmore South, Sydney

 

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

NIGHT AT THE WOPERA
Wop n’Roll Stand Up Comedy Spectacular from George Kapiniaris and Gab Rossi as part of the Adelaide Fringe (to 15 March)
Where: Rhino Room, 113 Pirie Street, Adelaide
When: 05-06 March, 10-13 March

FREE FILM SCREENING
Messinian Association of South Australia will host free screenings of Magna Graecia documentaries by Billy Cotsis and Basil Genimahaliotis as part of Festival Hellenika 2020
When: Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 4:30 – 6:15 PM
Where: 68 Stephens Ave, Adelaide, South Australia

 

QLD

MEET ME AT THE PARAGON: THE GREEK CAFE PHENOMENON
An exhibition that uncovers the stories of Greek migrants who established cafes and milk bars in the early 20th century.
When: On now until 15 March
Where: State Library of Queensland (Philip Bacon Heritage Gallery, level 4, Stanley Place, Brisbane)

CONVERSATIONS
Blue Zones-In Conversation with Nick Buettner who will talk about Ikaria where people live 10 years longer than the rest of Europe.
When: Thursday, 26 March at 6pm
Where: The Greek Club, 26 Edmondstone Street, South Brisbane

 

WA

FASOLADA DAY
The Hellenic Macedonian Centre is holding the annual free Fasolada Day.
When: Sunday, 15 March, 12 noon
Where: Alexander the Great Club, Wordsworth Avenue, Perth