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

SHEN YUN SPECTACULAR
Shen Yun Performing Arts, the global sensation direct from New York is back in Melbourne with an all-new production. Music provided by live orchestra featuring traditional Chinese and Western instruments. 20 powerful dance sequences form part of a spectacular programme that draws from China’s 5,000 year-old history, culture and art.
When: 27 March to 5 April. Weekdays at 7.30pm. Two performances on Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm and 7.30pm.
Where: Arts Centre Melbourne
Tickets: Prices range $109 to $229. By Phone: 1300 182 183 (Arts Centre Melbourne); or 1300 130 300 (Ticketek); or by email: tickets@artscentremelbourne.com.au

VIC

OPEN SEMINAR
Seminar in Greek: : Promised Brides: experiences and testimonies of Greek women in Australia (1950-1975). Presented by Dr Panayota Nazou.
When: Thurday, 12 March. 7pm
Where: Delphi Bank Messanine, Greek Centre, Lonsdale Street

HACCI EVENT #EACHFOREQUAL
Vicky Alexiou hosts the event which features Freda Miriklis and Riki Polygenis.
Where: Grounds of Arcadia. Rear of the Hellenic Museum, 280 William Street, Melbourne
When:
Thursday 12 March. 6pm

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.

LEMNIAN COMMUNITY OF VICTORIA
World-renowned researcher, Professor Vasso Apostolopoulos addresses women at a Women’s Day event hosted by the Lemnian Community of Victoria with all proceeds to Ovarian Cancer Vaccine Research.
When: Sunday, 15 March. 12-4pm
Where: Merrimu Receptions, 1300 Dandenong Rd, Murrembeena

PAMMESINIAN BROTHERHOOD
The Pammessinian Brotherhood invites you to a conversation with Despina Meris, author of “Every conceivable way”, on 15 March, to mark the celebration of International Women’s Day.
When: Sunday 15 March. 2pm
Where: Melina on the Rooftop, Level 13, 168 Londsdale Street, Melbourne

GREEK COMMUNITY OF MELBOURNE
The Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria is featuring 31 women, one for each day of March to talk about themselves and discuss the critical achievements which they believe need to be addressed for equality and the progress of women’s rights.
Call: 03 9662 2772

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)

CHRIS RYAN
Female comedian Chris Ryan who was voted best newcomer at Sydney Comedy Festival 2019 presents I Thought It Would Be Nice for an extended run. Part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
When: 26 March to 19 April
Where: Where: The Greek Centre, Lonsdale Street

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

IDIOT’S GUIDE TO MODERN WORLD
The Anti-Experts’ Guide to Everything featuring The Chaser (Charles Firth) and The Shovel (James Schleffel). Part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
When: 26-31 March. 8.30pm
Where: The Greek Centre, 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

GREEK STAND-UP IN GREEK
Greek comedians Giorgios Hantzipavlou and Chrysa Katsarini in Stand-Up Comedy in Greek. Part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival line-up.
When: 7-9 April at 6.00pm
Where: The Greek Centre, Lonsdale Street

THEODORAKIS TRIBUTE
The Greek Community of Melbourne present Mikis Theodorakis’ Mauthausen and Other Songs of Humanity sung by 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

NSW

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. Proceeds to the GOC Welfare and Cancer Council Queensland
When: 13-22 March and -3-05 April – Times vary
Where: The Greek Theatre Mantouridion, Building 36 Addison Road Community Centre, Marrickville

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: 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

WOMEN OF REBETIKA
Tribute concert to the iconic divas of the past by Australia’s own “rebetissa” Paskalia. Hosted by the Greek Festival of Sydney.
When: Sunday, 29 March. 7.30pm
Where: Camelot Lounge, Marrickville

LIVE IN SYDNEY
Krazy Productions presents Greek singer Sakis Arseniou
When: Friday, 20 March. 9pm
Where: Defi, Burwood Road, Belmore

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

TALENT SHOW
You Got Talent hosted by the Greek Orthodox Community of St George, Brisbane.
When: Saturday, 28 March at 6.30pm
Where: AHEPA Hall, Boundary Street, South Brisbane

BOOK LAUNCH AND AUTHOR INTERVIEW
Launch of The Concious Mind Project, a book Michelle Tsakas. There will also be an interview of the author.
When: Tuesday, 31 March
Where: The Greek Club, Edmondstone Street, South Brisbane

THEATRE
Greek actress Fotini Baxevani stars in The Lady of Ro by Gianni Skaragas.
When: Saturday, 4 April. 7pm
Where: The Greek Club, 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

CLUB NIGHT
Cocktail – Sydney’s newest universal clubbing night featuring direct from Greece Palton and guest dj Giorgios Kiparisis as well DJs Andoni and Apollo.
When: Saturday, 21 March
Where: AV8 Bar, Stamford Hotel Mascot

DIRECT FROM GREECE
Singer Simeoni Karagiannis performing for one night only.
When: Friday, 22 May. 7pm
Where: Alexander the Great Hall, Homer Street, Inglewood.