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
THE ROLE OF PHILHELLENISM IN THE 1821 GREEK REVOLUTION
Associate Professor Nicholas Doumanis of UNSW and Professor Nikos Papastergiadis of the University of Melbourne will be coming together to shed light on the significant role played by Philhellenes and Philhellenism in the 1821 Revolution.
When: 15 April, 6:30pm
Where: The Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Road, Marrickville, NSW, 2204
Bookings & Info: The Factory Theatre website
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
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
VIC
GREEK STORY TIME
Bring your children along for a fun Greek story time before the school holidays end.
When: 16 April, 10:30am -11:30am
Where: Lalor Library, 2A May Rd, Lalor, VIC, 3075
Info: Call Kris on 0407 689 032
LECTURE 4 – HISTORICAL MARKERS THAT SHAPED GREEK SOCIETY FROM 1821 to 2021
Dr Con Allimonos’ presentation examines the Minor Asia disaster of 1921 and the seeds that it lay which led to another disaster, the Greek Civil War; an event that has become a major focus in Greece-based historiography since the 1980s.
When: 17 April, 11:00am
Where: Hellenic Museum, 280 William St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Bookings & Info: Hellenic Museum 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
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
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
CELEBRATING 200 YEARS OF GREEK REVOLUTION
To acknowledge the 200 years of Greek Revolution the Parliamentary Library of South Australia is hosting a display of items generously provided by the Greek Museum of Adelaide Inc.
When: Running until 15 April
Where: South Australian Parliamentary Library
Info: Call Greek Museum of Adelaide President Chrysoula Melissinakis on 0457 456 449
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
