What’s On: 19 March – 26 March 2022

VIC

MELINA ASLANIDOU AT LONSDALE STREET FEST
Antipodes maybe postponed but Melina Aslanidou couldn’t wait to come and perform on Lonsdale St. Melina Aslanidou will be in Melbourne for one show only on Saturday 19 March. A night not to be missed. Ticket presale for this event has already been exhausted. To attend one must show vaccination certificate.
When: Saturday 19 March 2022 8:30pm- 11:00pm
Where: Daniel’s Carpark, 217-231 Lonsdale St, Melbourne Victoria

PLACE, PRACTICE, POLITICS
Esther Anatolitis will present Place, Practice, Politics, which asks: What futures are we designing by default? What collaborations are we complicit in? How can we incorporate an active civic engagement into our professional and creative practice – into our everyday lives?  As part of the Melbourne Art Book Fair. This is a free event, no bookings required.
When: Thursday 24 March 2022, at 6:00-7:30pm
Where: At Metropolis Bookshop, Level 3, Curtin House, 252 Swanston Street Melbourne

CREATIVE CONTINUATION 
Creative Continuation at Gasworks is a group exhibition showcasing the art work of nine art students. Colour, texture, composition, palette knife painting, are only some of the different expressions of contemporary styles displayed. Ivy Cafici, Cathy Alexopoulos, Karen MacKenzie, George Athanasiou, Monika Athanasiou, Suzi Shalit, Vicky Dimaras, John Georgiou, Georgette Primrose.
When: Now until Sunday 27 March, 2022
Where: Gasworks Arts Park, The Foyer gallery, 21 Graham Street, Albert Park

INFINITE AFFECTION/ Άπειρη Στοργή
When Greeks dance, we walk along a razor’s edge, balancing our bodies between joy and sorrow, pride and regret, life and death. Άπειρη Στοργή | Infinite Affection is a new dance collaboration between first and third generation Greek migrants. Luke Macaronas, a 23-year-old theatre maker, and Christos Konstantinides, a 67-year-old Greek dancer, experiment with Greek folk dance to explore how dance binds young and old together. This unique collaboration combines live music, theatre and dance to captivate and haunt audiences in its exploration of ageing, intimacy, migration and tradition. We are so excited to finally share this collaboration with you.
When: 18 – 27 March 2022, from 7pm
Where: Sts Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 35 Barry St, South Yarra
Bookings: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/265051434977

MAMA MIA!
A Mamma Mia inspired dining experience is landing in a secret location on Lygon Street in March 2022. Voyage to the island of Skopelos where an evening of dancing, dining and jiving awaits. Whilst being served a mouth-watering dinner in Niko’s Tavern, you will be serenaded by performers and immersed in an epic love story. The theatrical dining experience costs $99pp and includes a three course Mediterranean dinner and a disco dance stage.
When: Thursday, 31 Mar 2022, 10:00pm
Where: Hidden Location on Lygon Street (to be announced)
Bookings: www.explorehidden.com/event/details/mamma-mia-dining-experience-melbourne-1553235

PAUL LASPAGIS LANDSCAPE – WHEN THE EARTH WAS BORN
From 23 March till 5 April painter Paul Laspagis will be presenting his recent body of work as part of an exhibition at the Victorian Artists Society. The exhibition will be open for all and will be hosted at the East Melbourne McCubbin abd Hammond Gallery for two weeks. The official opening will take place on 26 March from 4pm to 6pm. Everyone is open.
When: 23 March – 5 April 2022, Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday-Sunday 1pm-4pm
Where: McCubbin & Hammond Gallery, 430 Albert Street, East Melbourne

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

NSW

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
Where: Clark Island, NSW
Book online: moshtix.com.au/v2/venues/clark-island-nsw/5579

MELINA ASLANIDOU AT DARLING HARBOUR
The unprecedented rain fall may have put a pause on Greek Fest Darling Harbour but with the perseverance of the Greek Orthodox Community, a new date has been confirmed. In an almost sold-out concert last night at Enmore Theatre, Melina Aslanidou announced that she will be remaining in Sydney to perform at Greek Fest Darling on the new scheduled date of Sunday 27 March.
When: 27 March 2022, 10am-10pm
Where: Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour
Bookings: www.greekfestivalofsydney.com.au/

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: 16-17 June 2022
Where: Sofitel Melbourne, On 25 Collins
Bookings: www.fecca2022.org.au

*Please make sure to check if the event is still going ahead amid ongoing changes to COVID-19 restrictions.

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