VIC
Greek Blues
Paul Karalis (bouzouki) and Alex Petropoulos (guitar) are a young duet who play Greek Rebetika music. This music, described as the “Greek blues”, encapsulates the struggles of life and love in the chaotic slums of 1930s Athens. Alex and Paul play a heavy style of rebetika with a focus on authentically replicating original rebetika recordings.
When: Sunday December 10, 5pm
Where: The Bergy Seltzer, 68 Sydney Road Brunswick, VIC
Info: allevents.in/melbourne/greek-blues-%7C-the-bergy-seltzer/200025885547256
Paint and Sip Class: The Greek House
For those wanting to escape to a Greek summer or looking for something unique to do in Melbourne, this class may be of interest. Learn how to paint but also temporarily enter a Greek sanctuary of white cave houses, dramatic scenery and bright colours.
Music will fill the room as guests gain artistic tuition from a professional artist. All painting materials are provided such as a canvas, easel, paints, brushes and an apron.
Also encouraged is bringing drinks and snacks, with glassware and bottle openers provided, and it is suggested that if you want more time to socialise, to go earlier and view the exhibitions.
When: Wednesday December 13, 6.30pm-8.30pm
Where: 4/81 Denmark St Kew, VIC 3101
Bookings: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/paint-and-sip-class-the-greek-house-tickets-107783178388
NSW
Basile: Blame It On The Greek
Emmy-nominated comedian Basile is bringing his Greek-English show Blame It On The Greek to Australia this week.
Having entertained millions of comedy fans around the world with his unique blend of characters and improvisation, Basile is one of the most sought-after comedians in the entertainment industry today.
The multifaceted, bilingual comedian is touring globally to sold-out Greek and English-speaking audiences.
His work has been heard on Armed Forces Radio, television, and Syndicated Radio. His recent Podcast A Pinch Of Basile is now syndicated on selected radio stations in North America and throughout the world and on GreekBeatRadio.com & Grecian Echoes Radio.
When: Friday December 8, 7.30pm
Where: Hurtsville Entertainment Centre, 16 Macmahon St, Hurtsville NSW
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/events/1147229/sessions/4284195/sections/2150124/tickets
Coffee Making & Tasting Class | Greek Coffee
During this class, attendees can boil theit own Greek coffee on a stovetop, following a very traditional method. Participants can enjoy some special chocolates and Turkish Delight with their cup of coffee. At the end of the tasting, attendees will be introduced to the Zou Zou innovative 8-cup automatic Greek coffee machine.
Then, they will be provided with a Zou Zou Coffee Reading Guide for you to enjoy discussing the symbols found at the bottom of their cup and discovering their associated meaning. A rare fortune-telling experience that they will be able to recreate at home.
Throughout the class, they’ll get demonstrations and feedback from Zou Zou’s inventor and founder Joseph Atallah, who’s been running popular workshops in chocolate, confectionary, and perfume-making, for 15 years.
The emphasis of this class is on having fun, enjoying, and learning about Greek coffee and Zou Zou’s coffee machine.
*Some call it Arabic, Turkish, Lebanese, Greek… but it really comes down to coffee which is ground extra fine, and generally roasted towards a darker roasting profile.
When: Sunday 10 December 11am
Where: 209 Lilyfield Rd, Lilyfield NSW 2040
Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/coffee-making-tasting-class-greek-coffee-tickets
Sunset in Santorini
Physically, you’re in the studio painting – mentally, you are admiring the Sunset in Santorini listening to ABBA! Put on your Birkenstocks, dig into a Gyro, and pour yourself some Ouzo as you paint a postcard view of the Greek Island.
A Sunset in Santorini will be the perfect addition to your home gallery, and also have you booking your next trip to Greece! 18+
Visit booking site to find a location near you.
When: Saturday December 9 & Sunday December 10
Where: Liverpool, Miranda and Bondi Beach NSW (Some classes also in Victoria and South Australia)
Bookings: www.pinotandpicasso.com.au/traralgon/session/sunset-in-santorini-140/
QLD
Na ta poume? Greek Christmas concert
Be taken on a journey through traditions of a Greek Christmas, celebrating carols leading up to Christmas as well as carols to welcome in the New Year in this Hellenic Christmas carol.
With performances by Brisbane’s Ellinikes Fones, GOC Care Choir Fones and the Greek School of St. George Children’s Choir as well as solo performances, small vocal ensembles and Greek musicians.
Forming in 2021, Ellinikes Fones are proudly connected to their Hellenic heritage and are determined to help preserve and elevate Greek language and culture.
They have already attracted the attention of Greek super star Dimitris Basis, Australian- Greek conductor George Ellis and Greek media outlets from around Australia
Also enjoy some Greek Cuisine before or after the show at Nostimo Restaurant.
When: Sunday December 10. Concert: 5pm-6.45pm Restaurant open from 2pm-4.45pm & 6.30pm
Where: The Greek Club, 29 Edmondstone St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Bookings: events.humanitix.com/na-ta-poume-greek-christmas-concert
SA
Stacked Social Presents Greek Night
Stacked is hosting a Greek Night and is inviting all as they put on a good old-fashioned Greek party.
There will be drink specials untill 9pm – get in early for Oozo apertifs while artists Dj Valanti, Con Dalagiorgos and Jim Giannou get the Sirtaki started.
Online tickets have sold out with limited tickets available at the door
When: Friday December 8 & Saturday December 9, 7pm
Where: Stacked Social, 16 O’Connell St, North Adelaide SA
Email: andrew@stackedsocial.com.au
WA
Venizelos – The Struggle for Asia Minor
Event Cinemas Innaloo will be screening a documentary that explores the life and challenges faced by Eleftherios Venizelos, one of Greece’s greatest statesmen, during a critical decade that included the Balkan Wars, World War I, the Asia Minor Catastrophe, and the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne.
The documentary combines dramatised scenes, rare archival material, and expert interviews to provide insight into Venizelos’ strategic choices and the aftermath of his defeat in the 1920 elections.
When: Sunday December 10, 4pm-6pm
Where: Event Cinemas Innaloo, 57 Liege Street, Innaloo Western Australia 6018