VIC
Rebetiko Trio
Known as the Greek blues, Rebetiko emerged in Greece in the 1920s as the music of the poor and the outlawed. Early songs were written in prisons where inmates crouched in circles, singing and playing their shonkily made baglamas. Central to Rebetiko are the subjects of pain, heartbreak and comradery, themes relevant to the subculture of the time.
An intimate performance in an iconic classic pub. Meal available alongside some of Melbourne’s best beers and independent wines and spirits.
Kalamaras/Petropoulos/Arvianitis
When: Sunday March 10, 5pm-7pm
Where: The Post Office Hotel, 231 Sydney Rd, Coburg VIC 3058
Info: allevents.in/coburg/rebetiko-trio-post-office-hotel-coburg/200025919654520
Greek Antiques at the Sun
As part of the Yarraville Festival this Sunday, the Greek Antiques will be at the Sun Theatre.
Watch a screening of ‘H Neraida kai to Palikari’; a romantic comedy where Fourtounakis’ daughter, Katerinio, is forced to get engaged with a brutal Cretan, Skandalakis. However, the return of a long-lost lover from Athens leads to a great romance that is forbidden by their families.
This year’s selection celebrates the zeitgeist of 1960s Greek cinema and “re-releases” a lot of nostalgia.
This session will include an exclusive pre-show interview with the former owner of the Sun Theatre, Peter Yiannoudes.
When: Sunday March 10, 2pm-4pm
Where: Sun Theatre, 8 Ballarat St, Yarraville VIC 3013
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1183577
Halloumi kai Parea
The Cyprus Community of Melbourne & Victoria (CCMV)and NEPOMAK will holding a Greek language event next month for people to enjoy some Cypriot/Greek food and practice their Greek.
Halloumi kai Parea is a free event with the intention for people to come together in a judgement free space to keep the Greek language alive in a fun way.
There will be an option to purchase food and drinks, with a Halloumi and Souvlaki Bar.
When: Friday, March 15, 7pm
Where: Cyprus Community of Melbourne and Victoria, 495 Lygon Street, Brunswick East, VIC
RSVP: Via this link
Teresita’s Greek Night 2024
Celebrate all things Greek at Teresita’s Restaurant -Bar.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere, delicious Greek style food, and traditional Greek music by DJ Johnny G with a special live performance by The Zorba Brothers.
This in-person event promises an unforgettable experience filled with Greek flavours, dancing, and laughter. To top it off, Teresita’s have flown in, directly off the sands of Mykonos, a VIP performance featuring a traditional Bouzouki player.
When: Saturday March 16, 7.30pm to after midnight
Where: Teresita’s Restaurant – Bar, 229 Point Nepean Road Dromana, VIC 3936
Bookings: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/teresitas-greek-night-2024-tickets-812880807377
Priortising Women’s Health & Wellbeing
PRONIA and the Pan Hellenic Women’s Federation of Australia is cohosting an event for this International Women’s Day. Join them for a delicious morning tea and hear about how to look after your physical and mental health. There will also be a raffle with great prizes from Diida and Harvey Norman.
Lucy Louca and Kelly Tsagournos from PRONIA will be speaking at the event. $15 for members and $20 for non-members, register with bank transfer. RSVP by Monday March 11.
When: Thursday March 14, 10am-12pm
Where: Keilor Community Hub, 704B Old Calder Hwy, Keilor
Info: 0435 119 894
NSW
Greek Language Writers’ Festival
For the first time ever, the 42nd Greek Festival of Sydney will organise a Greek Language Writers Festival showcasing the work of Theodoros Dalmaris and Dina Tourvas.
MORAL CONTINUUM – SPACETIME – SISYPHUS AND MEROPI is the fifth book in a series by the author-poet Theodoros Dalmaris, which highlights the complexity and creativity of Nature beyond human measures.
PORTRAITS OF WOMEN is a Bilingual Album with 70 portraits of Greek women from Sydney and Greece, also historical women activists known for their humane work by Tina Tourvas.
This is a free event.
When: Wednesday March 13, 6pm-10pm
Where: Greek Community Club, 206-210 Lakemba St, Lakemba NSW 2195
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1172250
Periergeia the Musical
Periergeia is a rap musical that takes a walk in the world and heart of Pandora, the first woman alive in Greek history. She must navigate through a world of wonder, excitement and deceit but when her heart befriends a voice coming from the box that holds all her soul’s desires she has a decision to make.
Will her curiosity pay the price for what darkness is worth?
Please note the following content warnings for our production of Periergeia. Strobe lighting and depictions of domestic and sexual violence
It is advised that no one under the age of 15 should attend this performance.
When: Thursday March 14 to Saturday March 16,
Where: Excelsia College Theatre, 69- 71 Waterloo Rd, Macquarie Park, NSW
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1109923
Peinao – A Greek Feast for All
Discover the joy that comes from gathering around a table filled with delicious, soulful dishes made with love.
Raised in their yiayia’s kitchen, former My Kitchen Rules contestants and TV sensations identical twins Helena and Vikki Moursellas are celebrating their new cookbook ‘Peináo’, which means ‘I’m hungry’ in Greek.
Bring your appetite, grab your friends and head to Elvina in Avalon for traditional Greek taverna dishes with a modern twist and the company of this sassy, fun loving duo.
When: Sunday March 17, 12.30pm-3pm
Where: Bar Elvina, 50 Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach NSW 2107
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1179657
Wog Life
Nick Giannopoulos the creator and star of some of Australia’s most successful Stage shows, TV series & Films (‘Wogs Out Of Work’, ‘Acropolis Now’ & ‘The Wog Boy’) will be appearing live on stage in his brand new one man comedy show Wog Life.
The show, which Nick says will be the last chance to see him live on stage, will feature his hilarious stand up plus two of his most popular stage characters – The Cleaning Lady & The Taxi Driver.
Loyal wogboy fans can expect a proper farewell show true to the style of comedy Giannopoulos is known for.
Wog Life heads to NSW in March. The show’s tour includes stops in Brisbane and Perth, having already toured other parts of Australia.
When: Saturday March 15 to Sunday March 16, 7.30pm
Where: Anita’s Theatre Thirroul, 264-270 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Thirroul NSW
Bookings: www.anitastheatre.com.au/all-events/nick-giannopoulos-tickets-ae1441543
QLD
Cyprus Halloumi Cultural Festival
Those in Brisbane have the chance to eat, drink, dance and party like a Cypriot next Saturday.
Halloumi, Souvla, Sheftalies, Koupes, Loukoumades and more will be available, while for music, Melbourne band AETOS will be playing some classic Greek and Cypriot tunes throughout the day and night.
The Cypriot Youth Brisbane Dance Group will also be performing traditional dances.
There will be cooking demonstrations, Cypriot culture exhibitions, raffle prizes to be won at the event held by the Cypriot Community Association of Queensland.
When: Saturday March 16, 10am to midnight
Where: Cyprus House, 2 Vulture Street, West End, QLD, 4101
Info: cypriotcommunityqld.org.au/cyprus-halloumi-festival
TAS
NikoTeini
Greek urban, folk and Anatolian melodies inspired by the traditional, classical and folk modal music of Greece and Turkey.
NikoTeini consists of Lavta (Istanbul lute/politiko laouto) and Kanun (zither/kanonaki) virtuosos Nikos Papageorgiou and Asineth Fotini Kokkala. They are world-class Greek musicians living in Istanbul. They are inspired by the traditional, classical and folk modal music of Greece and Turkey as well as contemporary compositions written especially for them.
Their story started when they began studying music together in 2019. During COVID lockdowns they decided to share their music every Monday on their YouTube channel maintaining contact with their audience. These videos, made with simple technical means as a mobile phone, are essentially a representation of the simplicity and immediacy that represents them.
Their Australian tour concludes with some shows in Tasmania.
10 MARCH | EVANDALE [TAS]
11 MARCH | MONA [TAS]
12 MARCH | HOBART TOWNHALL [TAS]
Bookings: www.greekfringe.com