QLD

PANIYIRI GREEK FESTIVAL
Celebrate all things Greek at Paniyiri Greek Festival, Brisbane’s biggest Greek celebration, jam-packed with Zorba dancing, honey puff eating competitions, cooking demonstrations, markets stalls, rides, sideshow alley, fireworks and lots of delicious Greek food.
When: 22 – 23 May
Where: 91 Cordelia St, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101
Info: Paniyiri Facebook page

NSW

GREEK LEGENDS TRIBUTE
Celebrating 200 years of Greek Independence, the cream of Greek/Australian singers, dancers and musicians are coming together to pay tribute to the Greek musical icons of the past hundred years. The music of Mikis Theodorakis, Marinella, Kazandzidis, Dalaras, Alexiou and more are bought to life in a concert of epic proportions.
When: 26 March, 8:00pm
Where: Enmore Theatre, 118-132 Enmore Rd, Newtown, NSW, 2042
Bookings & Info: Tickets start at $69 via Ticketek

FASHIONS BY NIGHT DINNER DANCE
The Greek Young Matrons Association are hosting a dinner dance in aid of the Sydney Children’s Hospital. Join them for a fun night of Fashion by Catherine Colubriale Couture, Jewellery by Levendi, dinner and dancing.
When: 26 March, 6:30pm
Where: Doltone House, 48 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, NSW, 2009
Bookings: $175pp, via TryBooking
Info: Visit the association’s website

VIC

O@KLEIGH GREEK DANCE ACADEMY LAUNCH
A fun evening for all as we launch an initiative that will benefit members of our St Anargiri Greek Language community and beyond. Dance lessons will be at no cost for all St Anargiri GLC students and Oakleigh Grammar students. Affordable fees will apply for external participants. There will be activities for children and light refreshments.
When: 18 March, 6:30pm
Where: Community Conference and Function Centre, 77/81 Willesden Rd, Oakleigh, VIC, 3166
Info: Email info@stsanargiriglc.vic.edu.au

GEORGE PAVLIDES BOOK LAUNCH
George Pavlide’s Book entitled The contribution of George Pavlides to the Cypriot community of Melbourne will be launched. He was known for his honesty, integrity, philanthropy and love for his country his religion and culture.
When: 21 March, 11:00am
Where: Greek Cypriot Parent and Youth Club of Sunshine, 206 Glengala Rd, Sunshine, 3020, VIC
Info: Call Jim Ioannou on 0402449758

BOOK PRESENTATION
The City of Moreland is hosting a book presentation, titled In their own image. The work is a history of Greek presence in Australia since 1810. This will be presented by Leonard Janiszewski, a historian from Macquarie University.
When: 22 March, 7:45pm
Where: Brunswick Library, Sydney Rd & Dawson St, Brunswick, 3056, VIC
Info: Contact Rita Hardy on 0412 609 933 or on 8311 4111

FORUM PRESENTATION
The City of Moreland is hosting a forum presentation, titled Beneath the Fig Leaves: A memoir of food, family and Greece. This will be presented by Greek- Australian author Olympia Panagiotopoulos.
When: 25 March, 7:45pm
Where: Brunswick Library, Sydney Rd & Dawson St, Brunswick, 3056, VIC
Info: Contact Rita Hardy on 0412 609 933 or on 8311 4111

2021 NGV ART BOOK FAIR LAUNCES LINOU PRESS
LINOU PRESS will launch its publishing house during a street activation in Hosier Lane. The publisher will pay
homage to his late brother and paint a ‘mash-up of artwork on the laneway wall from the book Jack Linou: The Art of An Outsider and will also launch, Polis Politic: Streets of Guerilla Art.
When: 26 & 27 March
Where:
National Gallery of Victoria & Hosier Lane
Info:
NGV website

REBETIKA TUESDAYS AT SEAGULLS FRANKSTON
In a COVID-safe environment Rebetika returns at Seagulls Greek Taverna – every Tuesday night. Bookings are absolutely essential. You can look forward to hearing music from the early 1920’s to 1940’s, acoustic and intimate. Limited seating so booking ahead is essential.
When: Every Tuesday, 6:00pm
Where: Seagulls Greek Taverna, 491 Nepean Highway, Frankston, 3199, VIC
Bookings: Call (03) 9783 7555
Info: Visit the Facebook event page

DAREBIN WEEKLY DANCE GROUP
The Hellenic Community of Northcote, Darebin and surroundings have resumed traditional dancing after a pause of many months. The dance group consists of men and women, of all ages and nationalities. Everyone is welcome
When: Every Wednesday 1:30pm – 3.30pm
Where: Hall, 18A Bent St, Northcote

WEDNESDAY REBETIKA AT TRIAKOSIA
Wednesday live Rebetika have returned to Triakosia, with Wayne Simmons and Con Kalamaras playing a unique repertoire of pre and post-war music live at the restaurant in Clifton Hill. Bookings are a must as places will fill up quick.
When: Every Wednesday, 7:00pm
Where: Triakosia Athenian Bar & Grill, 300 Queens Prd, Clifton Hill, VIC, 3068
Bookings: Call (03) 9482 4931
Info: Visit the Facebook event page

ONLINE

LIVE STREAM CONCERT
Join Giannis Koutras for the first time with Makis Seviloglou and five great musicians, will present the musical performance Dance on the shark fin via a live stream.
When: 22 March, 6:00am AEDST
Where: Online via viva.gr
Bookings: 8 Euros via viva.gr

BONDS FORGED IN WW2 OUTLAST THE BATTLES
Thirty minute presentation about the play, Blood and Bone, followed by a live Q&A with the writer, Meg McNena, and the director, Demetra Giannakopoulos focusing on how this history of strangers helping each other at great risk resonates with their migrant backgrounds and speaks to a troubled world.
When: 24 March, 7:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Bookings: Call 1300 135 668 or visit the Kingston Library website