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

LECTURE: WOMEN OF THE REVOLUTION AND REVOLUTIONARY WOMEN 
This lecture is an annual Paniyiri Greek Festival event honouring the memory of Alex Kondos, a long-serving Councillor of the Greek Orthodox Community of St George Brisbane. It will feature talks by Dean Kalimniou and Helen Gregory, along with a musical performance by Christina Lignou, Katerini Manolatos and Pana Kalatzis. Bookings are essential.
When: 19 May, 7:30pm
Where: The Greek Club, 29 Edmondstone St, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101
Bookings & Info: Tickets are free, contact elleni@gocstgeorge.com.au or michelle@gocstgeorge.com.au

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

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

VIC

LEFKADIAN LIVE
Join the Lefkadians of Melbourne for a night of live Greek music, food and dancing. Tickets are $50, bookings are essential.
When: 14 May, 7:30pm
Where: Lefkadian Spiti, 124 Bell St, Coburg, VIC, 3058
Bookings & Info: Call Alexandra on 0409 531 089

MEMORIAL PRAYER SERVICE AND WREATH LAYING
The Pontian Coordinating Committee for the Commemoration of the Greek Genocide are holding a Memorial Prayer Service
for the victims of the Greek Genocide of Pontus.
When: 16 May, 11:00am
Where: Holy Cathedral of St Eustathios, 221 Dorcas St, South Melbourne, VIC, 3205
Info: Call 03 9380 4150

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

CATS AND THE CANARY
Cats and the Canary is the only band in Australia specialising in performing covers of a wide range of classic Greek music, rearranged with a unique swing/jazz feel.
When: 16 May, 7:00pm
Where: The Workers Club, 51 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065
Bookings & Info: Oztix website

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

SEMINAR: OTTOMAN PERCEPTIONS OF THE GREEK REVOLUTION
Dr Leonidas Moiras will give a lecture will delve into how the Ottoman Sultan Mahmud II., the central state elite and the intelligentsia experienced the Greek War of Independence and the “making” of the modern Greek state through the examination of the contemporary Ottoman sources and the terminology of the state elite.
When: 20 May, 7:00pm
Where: Greek Centre, Mezzanine Level, 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Info: Call 03 9662 2722 or email info@greekcommunity.com.au

SAVE THE DATE: ANTIPODEAN PALETTE 2021 EXHIBITION
The Greek Australian Cultural League presents the Antipodean Palette 2021 Exhibition ‘Metamorphosis’. Save the date for the official launch.
When: 22 May, 3:00pm
Where: Duckboard Pl, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

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, VIC, 3199
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

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