All the upcoming events for the week ahead to get your Greek On!

VIC

BLOCK PARTY @ THE HELLENIC MUSEUM
Block Party is truly a celebration of Greek culture and aims to reconnect people and rejuvenate the city of Melbourne. Renowned Australian artist and muralist Loretta Lizzio will paint live and the event will also feature an exciting array of activities including Greek coffee tarot readings, Roman and Mesopotamian games, ceramic painting workshops, and live music in the evening. A plethora of Greek food and drink will be available to purchase to support the artistic commission.

When: Sunday 12 December, 2pm-late
Where: The Hellenic Museum
Info: www.hellenic.org.au/block-party

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?
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FECCA 2022 CONFERENCE
After a long hiatus, FECCA 2022 Conference will come together face-to-face next year in Melbourne holding a conference where multicultural communities, policy makers, service providers, academics and many more, can delve into several current topics. The initial lineup of excellent speakers include Patricia Turner AM, Behrouz Boochani, Megan Davis, Kumi Taguchi, and Nyadol Nyuon.
When: 10-11 March 2022
Where: Sofitel Melbourne On 25 Collins
Bookings: www.fecca2022.org.au

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

VIC & NSW
EUROPA! EUROPA
A new film festival, will present a spectacular selection of European cinema to audiences in Melbourne and Sydney from 4 to 27 February 2022. Europa! Europa will reveal their inaugural program with a screening of Dutch auteur Paul Verhoeven’s erotically charged thriller Benedetta; on 16 January in Melbourne at Classic Cinemas, Elsternwick and the film’s Sydney Premiere at Ritz Cinema, Randwick.
When: 4-27 February 2022
Where: Melbourne & Sydney
Bookings & Info: europafilmfestival.com.au 

NSW

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

GREEK ISLAND: A HOLIDAY ON SYDNEY HARBOUR
From Friday 25 March to Sunday 27 March Greek Island will showcase an epic line up of Greek cuisine, imported wine, beer, spirits and bespoke cocktail bars. Holidaymakers will also be able to discover Mt Olympus for live Greek music and dancing, Santorini Spa for total relaxation or head to the Mykonos seaside stage to party with some of Australia’s best DJs.
When: 25-27 March 2022
Pre-sale tickets: Monday 22 November 12pm AEDTGeneral Public: Wednesday 24 November 12pm AEDTWhere: Clark Island, NSW
Book online: moshtix.com.au/v2/venues/clark-island-nsw/5579

WA
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 2022
Where: WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth Cultural Centre, Perth, 6000
Bookings & Info: www.visit.museum.wa.gov.au/boolabardip/ancient-greeks