QLD
BENDIGO BANK ITALIAN HELLENIC BUSINESS LUNCH
Indulge in our custom Mediterranean cuisine with special guests the Hon. Consul of Greece in Queensland Jim Raptis, the Consul of Italy and the Right Honourable Salvatore Napolitano and Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Councillor Adrian Schrinner.
When: 1 December, 11:30am
Where: The Greek Club, 29 Edmondstone Street, South Brisbane, 4101
Bookings & Info: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bendigo-bank-italian-hellenic-business-lunch-tickets-175965506567

NSW
SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL 2021
Two Greek films feature in the Festival programme, Apples directed by Christos Nikou and Green Sea directed by Angeliki Antoniou.
When: 3 November – 21 November
Where: Cinemas across Sydney and online on demand
Bookings & Info: www.sff.org.au

SOUSANNAS’: A TRIBUTE TO MIKIS THEODORAKIS POPULAR WORKS
The SousAnna’s pays a tribute to one of Greece’s well known composers Mikis Theodorakis.
When: 14 November, 6:00pm
Where: Camelot Lounge, 19 Marrickville Road, Marrickville, 2204
Bookings & Info: www.stickytickets.com.au/sbti3/sousannas_a_tribute_to_mikis_theodorakis_popular_works_%40__camelot_lounge.aspx

GREEK YOUNG MATRON’ CHRISTMAS LADIES LUNCHEON
Join the Greek Young Matrons’ Association for the Christmas ladies luncheon.
When: 26 November, 11:30am
Where: Royal Motor Yacht Club, 21 Wunulla Road, Point Piper, 2027
Bookings & Info: www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=822524&

CATS AND THE CANARY
The Greek Festival of Sydney presents Cats and the Canary, the only band that specialises in Greek swing in Australia.
When: 5 December, 5:00pm
Where: Lazybones Lounge Restaurant & Bar, 294 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville, 2204
Bookings & Info: www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/sousanna%E2%80%99s-above-the-clouds/125622

FLASHBACK GREEK 80s 90s
Sydney’s Famous reunion event returns for a Special Long Weekend event on the waterfront in Darling Harbour with DJ’s Con Andrews, Darcy, Steve K and Nick Kay
When: 26 December, 9:00pm
Where: The Port, 2-10 Darling Drive, Sydney, 2000
Bookings & Info: www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/flashback-the-port-darling-hbr/129447

VIC
1821 – THE EXHIBITION
The Federation of Messenian Organisations of Melbourne and Victoria will host a commemorative exhibition of paintings created by 21 new and rising artists.
When: 3 November, 6:00pm
Where: Victorian Artists Society, 430 Albert St, East Melbourne, 3002
Info: 2021.org.au

AHEPA UNIT ATLAS ANNUAL CHARITY DINNER DANCE
Time to relax enjoy a great meal with Greek Music and Dance and most of all enjoy each others company. Any monies over and above the expenses for outting on the dance will be donated to Health Research and other needy charities.
When: 13 November, 7:00pm
Where: Merrimu Receptions, 1300 Dandenong Road, Murrumbeena, 3163
Bookings & Info: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/777625

FILM SCREENING: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HELLENES AND TO THE REST OF THE FREE WORLD?
Screening of the film about the Hellenic Revolution hosted by the Pan-Macedonian Association of Melbourne and Victoria in in cooperation with the Thessalonike Association
When: 14 November, 5:30pm
Where: Palace Westgarth Cinemas, 89 High St, Northcote, 3070
Bookings & Info: 2021.org.au

ERINAKI – AN EVENING OF TRADITIONAL GREEK SONGS
Con Kalamaras is joined by Stavroula Thomopoulos to present an intimate performance that fuses heartfelt Rebetika, elegant Smyrneika and nostalgic Palia Laika.
When: 19 November, 8:00pm
Where: Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, 3122
Bookings & Info: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/events/erinaki-evening-traditional-greek-songs

A HOUSE ON AN ISLAND IN THE AEGEAN
Let the witty dialogue, references to Greek philosophy and language of this play entertain you and the evocative Greek soundtrack take you to the Aegean.
When: 16 November – 21 November
Where: La Mama Courthouse, 349 Drummond Street, Carlton, 3053
Bookings & Info: www.lamama.com.au/whats-on/la-mama-courthouse-winter-spring-2021/a-house-on-an-island-in-the-aegean/

ANNUAL DEMETRIA FESTIVAL
During the Festival, the sister city relationship of Melbourne and Thessaloniki will be celebrated, with the participation of folkloric dance groups, associations and schools with traditional dance performances.
When: 21 November, 10:00am
Where: Queen Victoria Market, Queen St, Melbourne, 3000
Info: 2021.org.au

IMVROS & TENEDOS BOOK LAUNCH
The book launch of the monograph volume on Imvros and Tenedos, which depicts the Graeco Turkish relations and the hardships endured by the local Hellenism published buy the Australian Institute of Macedonian Studies and the Australian Institute for Hellenic Research is taking place as a contribution to the Bicentennial celebrations for the Greek War for Independence.
When: 26 November 2021, 6.00 pm
Where: Nikos Andrianakos Centre, Alphington Grammar School,  18 Old Heidelberg Road, Alphington, 3078
Info: aims.edu.au

GREEK GENEALOGY CLUB
The Greek genealogy club brings together community members who have an interest in researching their family history.
When: 7 December, 5:00pm
Where: Coburg Library, Victoria Street, Coburg, 3058
Registration & Info:: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/greek-genealogy-club-postponed-tickets-156467736211?
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BOOK LAUNCH – HER VOICE: GREEK WOMEN AND THEIR FRIENDS
The book launch of HER VOICE: GREEK WOMEN AND THEIR FRIENDS, by Varvara Athanasiou-Ioannou.
When: 12 December, 3:00pm
Where: Alphington Grammar School, 18 Old Heidelberg Rd, Alphington, 3106
Registration & Info: www.trybooking.com/BTATL

GREEK STORY TIME
Join Yiayia for stories and songs in Greek. A take home activity will be provided.
When: 15 December, 10:30am
Where: Coburg Library, Victoria Street, Coburg, 3058
Registration & Info: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/greek-storytime-postponed-tickets-157736410851?

INAUGURAL GRECIAN BALL
The Greek Community of Melbourne and The Greek National Day Council of Victoria in association with the The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia present: The Inaugural Grecian Ball. A gala night filled with Greek entertainment.
When: 25 March, 2022, 6:00pm
Where: Grand Hyatt Melbourne, 123 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000
Bookings & Info: www.trybooking.com/BROFE

SA
THEATRE: MIDWAY TO NOWHERE
Australia, winter, 1952, and a group of New Australians, migrants from devastated post-war Europe, awaits release from the limbo of life in an Australian migrant camp.
When: 2 November – 7 November
Where: Theatre 1, 145 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton, 5033
Bookings & Info: www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=747058&

2021 MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL
Discover and meet over 70 community groups showcasing more than 50 cultures right in the heart of Adelaide.
When: 14 November, 11:00am
Where: North side of Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga, Adelaide, 5000
Info: www.dpc.sa.gov.au/responsibilities/multicultural-affairs/events/the-multicultural-festival/event-and-covid-safe-information

FILOXENIA
Australia’s hottest new Greek band Filoxenia are performing for one special night in Adelaide
When: 27 November, 8:00pm
Where: Hotel Richmond, 128 Rundle Mall, Adelaide, 5000
Bookings & Info: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/filoxenia-tickets-159570683209

AGM FOR THE GREEK MUSEUM OF ADELAIDE INC
Nominations are invited for the new Management Committee.
When: 28 November, 2:30pm
Where: Flambrouro Hall, 18 Fulton Street, Glenelg, 5045
Info: www.greek-museum.com.au

WA
OXI DAY DINNER DANCE
Save the date and watch this space!
When: 30 October
Where: 75 Stirling St, Perth, 6000
Info: www.facebook.com/hellenicclubwa/

ANCIENT GREEKS: ATHLETES, WARRIORS AND HEROES
A captivating exhibition filled with some of the finest examples of Greek sculpture, armour, jewellery, vases and ancient sporting artefacts.
When: 20 June – 7 November
Where: WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth Cultural Centre, Perth, 6000
Bookings & Info: www.visit.museum.wa.gov.au/boolabardip/ancient-greeks

BYZANTINE MUSIC CONCERT

A two-hour concert of Byzantine music by the Australian Byzantine Choir.
When: 9 November, 7:00pm
Where: St Constantine and St Helen Orthodox Church, Corner Parker and Francis Street, Northbridge, 6003
Info: 2021.org.au

ICONS, IMAGES AND INDEPENDENCE: A GREEK ORTHODOX RELIGIOUS AND HISTORICAL EXHIBITION
Exhibition of religious items and artefacts related to the Revolution of 1821. The exhibition will be inaugurated by Dr Angeliki Euangelinou-Yiannaki.
When: 10 November, 6:00pm
Where: Ellenbrook Arts, 34 Main St, Ellenbrook, 6069
Info: 2021.org.au

ONLINE
THE HELLENIC INTIATIVE AUSTRALIA: IN CONVERSATION
The Hellenic Initiative Australia will be hosting Pfizer Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Albert Bourla and Andrew N Liveris AO, as part of their Digital Conversation Series.
When: 9 November, 10:30am AEDT
Where: Online via Zoom
Registration & Info: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7716339299678/WN_rv8AvhFGTuSZlOz7vGv3mg