VIC
Summer School: History & Culture of the Ancient World
The Hellenic Museum is set to hold its seventh annual Summer School this coming January in what promises to be a deep exploration of the world of ancient Greeks and Romans.
The Summer School will run from 8-12 January 2024 and will be presented by Dr Christopher Gribbin, a public historian specialising in ancient Greece and Rome.
It will consist of five sessions spread over each day with participants able to enrol in any and all of them (there is a discount for anyone who enrols in all four).
They will be held both in-person at the Hellenic Museum as well as online. The daily schedule is as follows:
10.00–11.00 – Oedipus and His Family
11.30–12.30 – Love & Relationships
13.30–14.30 – Socrates: His Life and Times
15.00–16.00 – Cities of the Greek & Roman World
When: Monday January 8 to Friday January 12, 2024
Where: Hellenic Museum, 280 William St, Melbourne
Info & Enrolment: www.hellenic.org.au/whats-on/summer-school
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 at Sunset Cinema
The Sunset Cinema is returning to The Briars, Mount Martha for six weeks this summer offering a season of outdoor movies with beanbags, food trucks, licensed bar and fresh popcorn available. The VIP Sunset Lounge will also be open for those who wish to enjoy watching the members of the Portokalos family reunite in Greece for a hilarious and heartwarming trip full of love, twists and turns. Whether its date night, family night or catching up with friends cinephiles can enjoy sitting in nature as the sun goes down and the stars come out for a movie night to remember.
When: Thursday, 18 January, gates open nightly at 7pm, with the film starting at last light
Where: The Briars, 450 Nepean highway, Mount Martha, Victoria, Chelsea
Tickets: allevents.in/chelsea/my-big-fat-greek-wedding-3-at-sunset-cinema-mount-martha/200025882525843
NSW
Epiphany Greek Festival
Celebrate the vibrant traditions of Greece at the Annual Greek Epiphany Festival, coming to Sydney once again. Be immersed in a day filled with Greek culture, delicious cuisine, and joyful festivities.
Witness the ceremony of the Blessing of the Waters. Marvel at the colourful traditional costumes, listen to the enchanting sounds of live Greek music, and indulge in Greek delicacies.
With lively dance performances, arts and crafts, and activities for the whole family, the Annual Greek Epiphany Festival is an event not to be missed.
Over 60 stalls, kids’ amusements, an animal farm, face painting and music from international Greek singer Stella Konitopoulou with her band. Other music acts include a bouzouki show from Tommy Tsonis featuring Theo Skaltsa, Nikita Ellenis, and various dance groups in Sydney
When: Sunday January 7, 11am-9pm. Blessings of the Waters at 1pm
Where: Carrs Bush Park, Carwar Ave, Carss Park NSW 2221
Info: epiphanygreekfestival.com.au
Agapi & Other Kinds of Love
The Ancient Greek types of love are revealed via timeless love stories told in rap and spoken word with live musicians.
Based on Plato’s The Symposium, Agapi & Other Kinds of Love begins with Socrates telling a banquet of friends everything he learned from a mysterious lover named: Diotima.
The gods then take the audience on a journey – collapsing time and space to arrive in modern day Athens, where the two reincarnations of the Ancient lovers fall in love (again) in the midst of a riot.
Told by Luka Lesson, and in equal parts a rap concert, poetic musical & classical history lesson, Agapi & Other Kinds of Love shows the audience how love prevails despite the trials and tribulations of the ages.
Tickets selling fast.
When: February 29 – March 1, 7pm
Where: Lennox Theatre, Corner Church and Market Streets, Parramatta NSW 2150
Bookings: riversideparramatta.com.au/whats-on/agapi-other-kinds-of-love
Anthony Locascio – Pappou (Trial Show)
In his 2024 show, Australia’s king of post-ethnic comedy Anthony Locascio returns with a show with his pappou.
Pappou immigrated to Australia from Greece in the 1950’s, ferried over to become the top goalkeeper in Australian soccer.
This dream ended abruptly when Pappou’s fist had a chance encounter with a referee’s head.
In 2024, his grandson’s dream of being a stand-up comedian hangs in the balance, as he contends with the challenges of a modern man; staying off the vapes, raising kittens, and defeating the corruption of world football from the safety of a podcast microphone.
This show shall determine if Anthony is carrying on Pappou’s legacy by chasing his dream, or if he just should’ve become a doctor like his grandfather always wanted.
When: February 2, 8.30pm-10pm
Where: iD Comedy Club, 383 Bourke St, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
Bookings: standupsydney.com/event/pappoutrial
SA
Bouzoukia by the Sea
Christos Dantis will kick off his Australian tour with a performance at Adelaide’s Semaphore Greek Festival on January 12, before he takes the stage for two shows in Melbourne on January 13 and 20, at Kinisi at Trak.
The tour will then move on to Sydney for the third show on Friday January 19.
The one-night event ‘Bouzoukia by the Sea,’ promises a festive start to the new year with delightful Greek tunes, infusing the scenic beauty of Adelaide’s coastal charm with a vibrant Hellenic atmosphere.
Since his debut in the late 1980s, Christos Dantis has evolved into a beloved figure in the Greek music scene, capturing the hearts of audiences with his talent and charm.
He’ll be supported by singer and violinist Georgia Rappou.
When: Friday January 12, 6.30pm
Where: Foreshore, corner of Esplanade &, Semaphore Rd, Semaphore SA 5019
Bookings: events.humanitix.com/bouzoukia-by-the-sea-one-night-only-in-adelaide-christos-dantis
Glenelg Greek Festival with the Blessing of the Waters
The general public is invited to join the Greek community and the Christian Orthodox celebration of the Blessing of the Waters.
There they will have the opportunity to partake with others in the tasting of Greek food, music, and dancing. A good opportunity to meet old friends and make some new ones in a lovely setting.
When: Saturday January 6 and Sunday January 7, 10am-9pm. Blessing of the Waters commences at 12.30pm Sunday
Where: Jimmy Melrose Park, S Esplanade, Glenelg South SA 5045