VIC
Folk Gatherings
A night of Rebetika and Greek folk music from Melbourne’s own Demotika and Anatreptix.
Experience the rich cultural heritage of Greece through traditional music and dance.
Immerse yourself in the lively rhythms and melodies that will surely get you on the dance floor.
Limited seating available.
When: Friday July 26, 8pm
Where: Central Club Hotel, 293 Swan St, Richmond VIC 3121
Bookings: Contact Nick 0407844486 or www.eventbrite.com.au/e/folk-gatherings-tickets-937461621947
My Big Fat Greek Festival
St Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church St Albans are hosting their annual parish panigiri.
Featuring three arenas of food, music, dancing, children activities, stalls and everything Greek culture.
Anagennisi band performing live, Melbourne’s best dance groups and Zorba till ya Drop Competition.
Fun for kids with an animal farm, face painter, ballonologist, roving entertainment, popcorn, fairy-floss and ice cream, carnival rides and games plus much more.
When: Sunday July 28, 11am to late
Where: St Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church, 22 Marsden Cres, St Albans VIC 3021
Info: St Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church St Albans Facebook
GAFS Acting Workshop
The Greek-Australian Film Society are holding a workshop that offers an opportunity to explore the craft of acting.
Understand how it connects to the filmmaking process, and strengthen your bonds with GAFS members—all while enjoying activities with a distinct Greek-Australian touch.
The workshop will be led by renowned Greek-Australian actors/teachers Peter Kalos and Tony Nikolakopoulos.
Free for GAFS members, $30 for non-members.
Open to anyone below 14 years of age with explicit consent and attendance of their parent/guardian.
When: Monday July 29, 6.45pm-9pm
Where: Alex Theatre St Kilda, Theatre 1, 1/135 Fitzroy St, St Kilda VIC 3182
Info and RSVP: info@gafsinc.org
NSW
Expert Talk on Romaniotes
The Sydney Jewish Museum are hosting an expert talk on the Romaniotes, a Jewish community that thrived in mainland Greece from late classical antiquity.
Known as the Yevani, the Romaniotes wrote in Greek using the Hebrew alphabet and were active members of Greek society for over twenty centuries.
Discover their rich cultural and social contributions, their surviving early monuments, and their enduring legacy. The talk will also explore the contemporary Romaniote community in New York, who cherish their Greek origins.
Presented by Professor Vrasidas Karalis from The University of Sydney, it offers a rare opportunity to learn about the Romaniotes’ unique history and their lasting impact on Jewish and Greek heritage.
When: Wednesday July 24, 1.15pm
Where: Sydney Jewish Museum, 148 Darlinghurst Road Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
Bookings: sydneyjewishmuseum.com.au/shop/events/expert-talk/expert-talk-with-professor-vrasidas-karalis
SA
Greek Paniyiri 2024
The Founders present a night of music, food, drinks, plate smashing and lots of dancing.
With the Greek classic tunes from DJ Tommy T plus live Bouzoukia & Toubeleki from Harry & Kris.
Mezze to start, souvlaki & patates main course with Greek dessert.
When: Saturday July 27, 6.30pm
Where: The Founders Restaurant, 246 Fosters Road, Oakden SA 5086
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1240191
My Big Fat Greek Party
Raidis Estate are hosting a Greek party next month, featuring Adelaide Greek band Sizmos.
It’s guaranteed to be an epic night of dancing, music, plate smashing and unforgettable moments.
Show off your Greek spirit in the Best Greek Costume competition, whether it’s a toga, a Zeus-inspired outfit, or something uniquely creative. The best-dressed will score an awesome prize, so bring your A-game.
Prizes will also be awarded to the best Greek dancing from a Greek and non-Greek person.
When: Saturday August 3, 5pm-11pm
Where: Raidis Estate, 15741 Riddoch Hwy, Penola SA 5277
Bookings: www.raidis.com.au/product/My-Big-Fat-Greek-Party-2024
NT
Greek Taverna Night
The Yiros Way are hosting a Greek taverna night with food, live music, traditional dancing, children’s entertainment and more.
Live music from Michael Koukouvas, Charalampos Gialamas and Michael Gialamas.
With the Cretan Association of Northern Territory.
When: Saturday July 27, 6pm till late
Where: Greek Orthodox School, 17 Chapman Rd, Rapid Creek NT 0810
Agio Pantelemona Festival
The Kalymnian Brotherhood Darwin present their annual Agio Pantelemona Fundraising Festival.
With live entertainment, food and market stalls, children’s entertainment, there will be something fun for everyone.
Live band from Melbourne, Paul Kaspar, Zoi Petridi and on Bouzouki is Harrison Giravis.
When: Saturday July 27, 5.30pm
Where: 46 Batten Rd, Marrara, Darwin, NT 0812
Info: Kalymnian Brotherhood Darwin on Facebook
ACT
Anthony Locascio – Pappou
Greek Italian rising comedian Anthony Locascio brings his show to Canberra.
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: Saturday July 27, 7pm
Where: Fun Time Pony, 122 Alinga St, Canberra City ACT 2600
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1209465
WA
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
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1247872
AUS Wide
Agapi & Other Kinds of Love
Luka ‘Lesson’ Haralambou is taking his show around Australia next month, visiting Byron Bay NSW, Adelaide SA, Bendigo VIC and Araluen NT.
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.
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.
He’ll have more shows in Melbourne VIC and Bellingen NSW later this year.
More info and bookings:
Byron Bay, August 11: www.byroncentre.com.au/theatre-events/agapi-other-kinds-of-love-by-luka-lesson
Adelaide, August 16: events.humanitix.com/agapi-and-other-kinds-of-love-by-luka-lesson
Bendigo, August 23: www.bendigoregion.com.au/arts-culture-theatres/event/agapi-other-kinds-of-love-with-luka-lesson
Araluen, August 25: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1255026
