VIC

ANTIPODES FESTIVAL

The Greek Community of Melbourne’s Antipodes | Lonsdale St Greek Festival takes over the historic Lonsdale St Greek Precinct. Melbourne’s largest Greek cultural celebration with over 90 stalls, three free entertainment stages and roving performers, children’s rides and activities, as well as multiple bars and an array of mouthwatering Greek culinary delights, there will be something for the entire family to enjoy.

When: Saturday, 22 October and Sunday, 23 October

Where: Lonsdale Street Melbourne in between Exhibition and Swanston Streets

Info: www.antipodesfestival.com

OAKLEIGH TRAILS – THE GREEK FOOD WALKING TOUR

The much anticipated Oakleigh Trail; a 40-minute walk along the restaurant and café-bar precinct of the most Greek suburb in Melbourne begins. Renowned for its strong European influence with the most prevalent vibe in the area being that of Greek eateries and live music venues, Eaton Mall continues to gain momentum as a major Hellenic precinct. On the Greek food walking tour, taking place not once but three times this year attendees can share their stories of migration and what role food played in upholding culture and tradition. Interested parties can sample traditional baked goods made fresh daily on-site, taste deli produce and learn about the products that heavily feature in Mediterranean home kitchens, visit a cultural store to learn about religious customs and traditions and, lastly, enjoy a delicious progressive meal and a chat. Vegan options are available – make sure the option is selected when booking.

When: 3 December, 2.30pm

Where: Outside Oakleigh Train Station – Portman Street side, Oakleigh, VIC

Pricing & tickets: $138.51 via www.eventbrite.com/e/oakleigh-trails-tickets-80613594431?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1

NSW & VIC

GREEK FILM FESTIVAL

The 2022 Greek Film Festival returns to Australia to play across capital cities following a due year hiatus courtesy for the pandemic which made in-person events prohibitive. In Sydney, and Melbourne the festivals opens on 13 October and runs till 23 October and 30 October respectively with the opening night screening Eftihia: Inspired by the life of lyricist Eftyhia Papagiannopoulou who took risks and vowed to live life on her own terms. Directed by Angelos Frantzis and starring Kariofilia Karabeti, Katia Goulioni, Pigmalion Dadakaridis , Thanos Tokakis, Dina Michailidou the film celebrates the timeless popular songs of Eftyhia set to music by Tsitsanis, Kaldaras, Ηiotis, and Hadjidakis. Closing the festival on Sunday 23, October is Gregoris Karantinakis’ Smyrna which follows Filio, an elderly Greek American woman whose family diary recounts the turbulent history, shaped by international developments, and brings past and present together. The festival will also take place in Brisbane, Adelaide and Canberra (check here for details).

What: The 2022 Greek Film Festival Sydney

When: Thursday, 13 October – Sunday, 23 October 2022

Where: Palace Norton Street, 99 Norton Street, Leichhardt, NSW

Tickets, schedule and information: www.greekfilmfestival.com.au

ACT & NSW

REBETIKO CARAVAN @ GREEK FRINGE

Straight from the source, Fotis Vergopoulos is coming to down under to perform three unique shows in Canberra and Sydney! Leading this all-star line-up of local and inter-state musicians, Fotis represents the next generation of talent from Greece and his musicianship and feel for rebetika is inimitable. Fotis was initiated into the world of music at the age of six by his father, Nikos, an inaugural member of the Apodimi Kompania. He has toured Europe extensively as well as Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

He currently lives in Athens where he has performed with many notable artists including Agathonas Iakovidis, Martha Fritzila, Babis Gkoles and Manolis Pappos to name a few. Joining Fotis on stage are special guests and stalwarts of the Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne rebetika scene.

When & Where: Canberra 28 October @ Smith’s Alternative, Sydney 29 October @ Mytelenian Brotherhood of Sydney.

Tickets & information: www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/rebetiko-caravan/

QLD

PANIYIRI GREEK FESTIVAL

The Paniyiri 2022 Greek Festival, Brisbane’s world renowned cultural festival where everyone is encouraged to dine, dance, and party like a Greek, will take over Musgrave Park in South Brisbane on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 October. Paniyiri Greek Festival is a multi-sensory experience where all ages and abilities are encouraged to dance the Zorba, stomp some grapes, shop the market stalls and sample the huge variety of savoury or sweet delicacies from multiple food stalls representing the different Greek regions. Tickets include cultural presentations, cooking demonstrations, entertainment including live music, dancing and DJs; art exhibitions, fashion parades, even a pop-up Greek village to visit. This event is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.

When: Saturday 15 to Sunday 16 October 2022, 10am till late

Where: Musgrave Park, 91 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane

Bookings: www.tickets.paniyiri.com/outlet/event/

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