QLD

ADVANCED SCREENING: KING OTTO
In the summer of 2004, audiences looked on in disbelief as the Greek National Football Team, a country that had never previously won a single match or even scored a goal in a major tournament, took down the giants of world football to become the unlikeliest of European Champions. This is the film that takes a look at how this incredible event unfolded. 
When: 15 May, 4:00pm
Where: New Farm Cinemas, 701 Brunswick St, New Farm, QLD, 4005
Bookings & Info: Cinema website

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

THEATRE: GREEK WEDDING
Greek Wedding is an Australian comedy play inspired by the American movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
When: 23 – 24 April, 7:00pm
Where: Tweed Heads Civic and Cultural Centre, Wharf Street, Tweed Heads, NSW, 2485
Bookings & Info: Eventbrite

CHARISA BOSSINAKIS – PINEAPPLE JUICE
Comedian Charisa Bossinakis is tired and doesn’t want to work hard anymore. In her new hour, “I will be a trophy wife”, Charisa explores how to trap footballers at the Sydney Comedy Festival.
When: 1 May, 8:15pm & 2 May, 7:15pm 
Where: The Container @ The Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Rd, Marrickville, NSW, 2204
Bookings & Info: Sydney Comedy Festival website

MARRICKVILLE EIKONS PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION 
As part of the Australian Heritage Festival 2021, Marrickville Library is pleased to present iconic photographs of the Greek community in Marrickville, taken by Emmanuel Angelicas.
When: 1 May – 30 May
Where: Marrickville Library and Pavilion, 313 Marrickville Road, Marrickville, NSW, 2205
Info: Facebook event page

ARTIST TALK WITH EMMANUEL ANGELICAS
As part of the 2021 Heritage Festival, local Photographer Emmanuel Angelicas in conversation with Alan Davies will talk about the iconic photographs of the Greek community in Marrickville, a series of stunning monochromatic images that document life with a Hellenic influence.
When: 5 May, 6:30pm
Where: Marrickville Library and Pavilion, 313 Marrickville Road, Marrickville, NSW, 2205
Bookings & Info: Eventbrite

LITTLE ATHENS BY THE GREEK FRESTIVAL OF SYDNEY
Join Sydney historian Vasilis Vasilas for the book launch of Little Athens. Little Athens is a project which is an extension of Vasilis’ recent book, Beyond the Shop Windows and Counters, which focuses on a wide range of Greek businesses in both the retail and industrial sectors of Marrickville.
When: 9 May, 4:00pm
Where: Marrickville Town Hall, 303 Marrickville Road, Marrickville, NSW, 2204
Bookings & Info: Eventbrite

SYDNEY GREEK JAM
This jam session has been created to encourage and nurture musicians who are new to these genres, as well as bringing together seasoned professionals, to share and celebrate a mutual passion for Greek music. $35 will get you a delectable assortment of Greek mezedes and a night of soulful music.
When: 12 May, 7:00pm
Where: The Great Taste Of Greece, 57 Park Road, Kogarah Bay, NSW, 2217
Bookings & Info: Facebook event page

VIC

BROTHERS NO LONGER IN ARMS: IN CONVERSATION WITH CHRIS LINOU
Listen to a personal story of a brother’s love that defies judgment of someone who was persecuted by others, because back then HIV was an unknown virus.
When: 28 April & 5 May, 9:00pm
Where: Hare Hole (Hares and Hyenas), 63 Johnston St, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065
Bookings & Info: Midsumma Festival website

THE IMMIGRANT STORY
The event is dedicated to the Greek immigrants of the first generation. An event of the organisation Fronditha Care, under the auspices of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia.
When: 8 May, 12:00pm
Where: 16 Anzed Court, Mulgrave, VIC, 3170
Info: National Committee for the Bicentenary of the Greek Revolution website

GREEK LEGENDS OF THE 20TH CENTURY
This grand event showcases the talents of Greek Australian artists, and the wonderful contribution The Greek Legends of the 20th Century have delivered to the world of music and entertainment.
When: 8 May, 8:00pm
Where: Palais Theatre, Lower Esplanade, St Kilda, VIC, 3182
Bookings & Info: Palais Theatre website

GIORGOS MITSAKIS – A LIVE TRIBUTE 
Con Kalamaras & Brunswick Ballroom proudly present Giorgos Mitsakis – A Live Tribute. Celebrating 100 years of the songwriting genius that was Giorgos Mitsakis.
When: 8 May, 8:30pm
Where: Brunswick Ballroom, 314 Sydney Road, Brunswick, VIC, 3056
Bookings & Info: Facebook event page

LECTURE: HEROES OF THE REVOLUTION AND GREECE SINCE 1821
To celebrate the Bicentenary of Greek Independence Day AHEPA Victoria is hosting lectures at Hellenic Museum, Melbourne. The lectures will be in English and will honour the Heroes instrumental to the success of the Greek War of Independence with speaker and president of AHEPA Victoria Inc. Peter Mercoulia.
When: 16 May, 3:00pm
Where: Hellenic Museum Melbourne, 280 William Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Bookings & Info: Facebook event page

ADVANCED SCREENING: KING OTTO
In the summer of 2004, audiences looked on in disbelief as the Greek National Football Team, a country that had never previously won a single match or even scored a goal in a major tournament, took down the giants of world football to become the unlikeliest of European Champions. This is the film that takes a look at how this incredible event unfolded.
When: 16 May, 7:00pm
Where: The Astor Theatre, 1 Chapel St, St Kilda, VIC, 3182
Bookings & Info: Cinema website

TSITSANIS, HATZIDAKIS, XARCHAKOS, THEODROAKIS: SONGS OF LIBERATION BY GREECE’S FOUR GREAT COMPOSERS
The concert presents songs of struggle, liberation, and empowerment by Vassilis Tsitsanis, Manos Hatzidakis, Stavros Xarchakos and Mikis Theodorakis, featuring international artist Dimitris Basis, a Greek band and a symphony orchestra directed by George Ellis. Tickets go on sale on Friday, 16 April.
When: 29 May, 7:30pm
Where: Melbourne Recital Centre, 31 Sturt Street, Southbank, VIC, 3006
Bookings & Info: Melbourne Recital Centre 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

TAS

1821-2021 GREEK INDEPENDENCE BICENTENNIAL SPECIAL MOVIE NIGHT (POLIORKIA)
The movie is inspired by the story of the battle of Dovra monastery in 1822 in Veria , the love story is of two young Greeks as they prepare to secretly get married in a church that is surrounded by Turkish troops.
When: 22 April, 8:00pm
Where: Village Cinemas, 181 Collins Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000
Bookings & Info: Greek Community of Tasmania Facebook page

SA

GREEK NIGHT AT THE OLYMPIC FLAME
Get your dance on at Adelaide’s first Greek night. Food and alcohol available to purchase on the night at the bar. this is a strictly ticketed event.
When: 15 May, 7:30pm
Where: Olympic Flame, 8 Danby Street, Torrensville, SA, 5031
Bookings & Info: Trybooking

WA

CELEBRATING 200 YEARS OF GREEK INDEPENDENCE
The concert presents songs of struggle, liberation, and empowerment by Vassilis Tsitsanis, Manos Hatzidakis, Stavros Xarchakos and Mikis Theodorakis, featuring international artist Dimitris Basis, a Greek band and a symphony orchestra directed by George Ellis.
When: 7 May, 7:30pm
Where: Perth Concert Hall, 5 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000
Bookings & Info: Ticketmaster website

NATIONWIDE

THE EVZONES COLLECTION EXHIBITION
This photo exhibition is taking place as part of the events of the National Committee for the 200th anniversary of the Revolution of 1821, under the auspices of Archbishop Makarios. The collection of photographs are the result of six years of tireless effort made by Nick Bourdaniotis, in Australia and Greece documenting the daily lives of the Evzones.
Adelaide: Thursday 22 April– Sunday 25 April at The Holy Monastery of St Nectarios
Sydney: TBA  June at Hellenic Club Sydney, Beta / The Grande Level 2
Brisbane: Friday 30 July – Sunday 1 August The Greek Club WestEnd

#SPEAKUPSCOMO MARCH FOR JUSTICE
Melbourne’s Armenian-Australian, Assyrian-Australian and Greek-Australian will March for Justice on 24th April 2021, joining their Sydney compatriots in calling for Federal recognition of the Armenian, Assyrian and Greek Genocides.
When: 24 April 
Sydney: The Domain Sydney, 3:00pm – Bus leaves from, Armenian Cultural Panoyan Centre, 682 Cabramatta Road, Bonnyrigg, NSW, 2177 at 1:15pm, Ararat Scout Hall, 255 Quarry Road, Ryde, NSW, 2112 at 1:45pm and Armenian Cultural Centre, 259 Penshurst Street, Willoughby, NSW, 2068 at 2:00pm
Melbourne: Federation Square, 2:00pm – Buses leave from Armenian Community Centre, 8 Police Road, Springvale, VIC, 3171 at 1:00pm and Olympian Society Hall, 317 Victoria Road, Thornbury, VIC, 3071 at 1:30pm
Info & Registration: Armenian National Committee of Australia website