VIC
Taverna – Greek Pop Up
An unforgettable culinary experience at Epocha Restaurant, as they change their restaurant into a modern day Greek Taverna to celebrate the love for home cooked food.
Get ready to indulge in flavours from recipes of Angie’s Mama Katina’s authentic home cooking.
This in-person event is a celebration of Greek cuisine, where you’ll savour traditional dishes passed down through generations.
Immerse yourself in the warm and inviting atmosphere as you enjoy a feast for the senses.
From savoury moussaka to melt in your mouth galaktoboureko, every dish is prepared with love and care. Taste the richness of slow cooked lamb, delicious cheese pies, the freshness of Mediterranean herbs, and Greek wine.
Whether you’re a Greek food enthusiast or simply curious to explore new flavours, this event is perfect for you.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the true essence of Greek cuisine, all lovingly crafted by our team in the kitchen, carefully curated by Angie and her Head Chef.
When: Every Sunday in July, starting July 7, 6.30pm-9.30pm
Where: Epocha Restaurant, 49 Rathdowne Street Carlton, VIC 3053
Bookings: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/taverna-a-greek-pop-up-at-epocha-sunday-evening-tickets-912491194727
Greek Trivia Night
Presented by the Panarcadian Association of Melbourne & Victoria ‘O Kolokotronis’, is a fun night of trivia where most questions have a Greek flavour.
Test your knowledge of all things Greek, be it mythology, Ancient and Modern Greek, music, movies, famous and infamous people, sports.
Will the Athenians or the Spartans win the night? Prizes for the winning table. Food & drink available for purchase.
Leon Fent from TriviaOz and winner of Sale of the Century and The Chase will present the quiz.
Sit with friends or join a table and make friends 4 – 8 per persons/table.
When: Friday July 19, 6.30pm-11.30pm
Where: The Arcadian, 570, Victoria Street, North Melbourne Vic 3058
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1219706
Poetry Afternoon 2024: Celebrating Cyprus
The Greek-Australian Cultural League in co-ordination with ΣEKA Victoria & the Cyprus 50th Anniversary Action Group and on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the illegal Turkish invasion of Cyprus presents this event.
Celebrating Cyprus with the theme ‘memory speaks’.
This free event features PAVLOS ANDRONIKOS, ANGELA COSTI, KORALY DIMITRIADIS, ANDREA DEMETRIOU, ANDREA GARIVALDIS, IAKOVOS GARIVALDIS, KAITI GEORGIOU, JIM IOANNOU, MARO NICOLAOU, FIVOS PANAGIOTOU & ERMA VASSILIOU.
When: Saturday July 20, 1.30pm
Where: Steps Gallery, 62 Lygon St, Carlton
More Info: Contact George & Monika Athanasiou, 0402 079 178
Music from the Greek underground 1930/1940
Open Studio are hosting an exploration of music from the Greek Underground of the 1930s and 1940s.
Sotiris Kiokpasoglou and Con Kalamaras will take the stage, presenting a repertoire that embodies the essence of the Greek Underground scene.
Rebetika music emerged within the gritty urban landscape of Greece during the early 20th century, serving as a poignant reflection of the trials and tribulations faced by marginalised communities.
This musical genre, deeply rooted in the experiences of the urban poor, refugees, and outcasts, encapsulated themes of love, poverty, exile, and the harsh realities of city life.
However, due to its association with the clandestine world of the underground, rebetika was swiftly branded as illicit and subversive by the authorities of its time. Its lyrics often delved into topics and lifestyles considered immoral or disruptive to societal norms. Furthermore, the utilisation of instruments like the bouzouki, closely linked with marginalised groups, only heightened its outlaw status.
In the eyes of the authorities, rebetika gatherings were viewed as hotbeds of criminal activity and dissent, prompting crackdowns and censorship measures. Yet, despite these obstacles, rebetika persevered, finding its audience in the shadowy confines of taverns and clandestine clubs where it echoed the voices of its creators.
When: Friday July 26, Doors open 7.30pm, show runs 9pm-11pm
Where: Open Studio Bar, 204 High St, Northcote VIC 3070
NSW
Kids Olympics
The Greek Community Club are hosting Olympic activities for the kids ready to dive into the Olympic spirit ahead of the Paris Games.
Activities include a Parade of Nations, crafting your own torch and Olympic wreaths, learning about the history of the Olympics, and physical activities like an Olympic Rings Challenge, Spoon and Egg Race and Jumping Sack.
Bring a lunchbox and water bottle. Tickets cost $20 per child
When: Wednesday July 10 & Wednesday July 17, 10am-2pm
Where: Greek Community Club, 206-210 Lakemba St, Lakemba NSW 2195
Bookings: Call 02 9740 6022 or email at education@goc.com.au
SA
Unpacking for Greece
Festival Hellenika has announced a free event to its line-up of cultural activities, as author, Sally Jane Smith will speak at the Hamra Centre Library in Adelaide.
Smith has lived on five continents and visited thirty-three countries, but she gives credit to Greece for turning her into a writer.
Unpacking for Greece is a story told with warmth, humour and a fascination with Greece’s natural and cultural heritage. Sally connects with her past, overcomes her fears and falls in love with life again.
Smith’s second travel memoir, “Repacking for Greece,” was released in April 2024. The two-book series explores sixteen unforgettable destinations across the Greek mainland and islands.
When: Thursday July 11, 6.30pm
Where: West Torrens Library Service, 1 Brooker Terrace Hilton, SA 5033
Bookings: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/book-talk-sally-jane-smith-unpacking-for-greece
Kefi Live ft. The Band Kosmos
KEFI Entertainment presents KEFI LIVE. Responsible for over 17 years of Adelaide’s #1 Greek Nights, now get ready to party with a twist.
Head to Lion Arts Factory for the ultimate fusion of live entertainment. Let Kosmos, the hottest Greek band, rock the stage while the KEFI Crew DJs keep the party vibes alive.
Tickets selling out.
When: Saturday July 13, 9pm
Where: Lion Arts Factory, 68 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
Bookings: www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/kefi-live-ft-the-band-kosmos
Screening of ‘Two Homelands’
This free screening is part of a series of events held by SEKA and the Cyprus Community of South Australia (CCSA) to mark the 50 years since the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.
‘Two Homelands’ is a documentary by Adelaide-born filmmaker Kay Pavlou.
The documentary spreads a positive image of the Cypriot migrant story ahead of the milestone of one of the country’s darkest moments in history.
It is an exploration of the migrant and refugee experience of the Cypriots that chose Australia as their home, which is what inspired the name of the film.
The film is history as witnessed by those who have lived it. Given the highs and lows of long lives, it is emotional but also informative in terms of history.
Pavlou found six Greek Cypriot Australian elders aged 70-102 to hear their story of Cyprus and their migration to Australia, stating the film is “both a rally cry against the Turkish invasion and a celebration of long-life survival”.
When: Saturday July 14, 3pm
Where: Cultural Centre @ Cyprus Community of South Australia, 6-8 Barrpowell Street, Welland SA 5007
Info: cypruscommunitysa.com.au/1974
WA
Cazzie Cooking Class
The Castellorizian Association of WA commenced this event more than 10 years ago and it is still one of their most popular regular events.It has returned for the school holidays.
Learn how to cook classic Greek food like spanakopita, moussaka, and sweets – using the same recipes as your parents and grandparents.
Two individual souffras (sweet and savoury) will be demonstrated by Rose Kalaf and Stacey Koroveshi.
When: Wednesday July 10, 9.30am-1pm
Where: Castellorizian House, 160 Anzac RoadMount Hawthorn, WA, 6016
Info: Contact Helen Anastasas at 0421 644 163 or hanastasas@yahoo.com.au
Cyprus 1974-2024: 50 Years
The Cypriot Community of WA Inc. are commemorating the tragedy of Cyprus through moving songs of suffering, injustice and defiance.
Apostolos & Dimitris Fotiadis and special guest Maria Fotiadis will be performing.
When: Sunday July 28, 3pm
Where: Churchlands Senior High School – Paul Latham Music Auditorium, 20 Lucca St, Churchlands WA 6018
