VIC
PIPEWORKS GREEK FESTIVAL
Get ready for a weekend filled with rich traditions, delicious flavours, and vibrant entertainment.
Whether you have Greek heritage or just love Greek culture, this festival is the perfect place to enjoy traditional cuisine, music, and a fantastic atmosphere.
When: Saturday May 3, 11am-8pm & Sunday May 4, 11am-6pm
Where: 5 Dunstans Court, Thomastown 3074
GIRLS IN CRISIS
Comedy play Girls in Crisis delves into the complexities of female identity, shaped by the roles and relationships that define a woman’s life.
This original production is a bold montage of scenes drawn from iconic theatrical works — from ancient Greek comedy and the theatre of the absurd to contemporary Greek playwriting.
Girls in Crisis. Women who judge — and are judged — constantly, and for everything. They flirt with madness, chase happiness, rebel and dream, fall in love, conspire, get anxious, and become resilient. They are both victims and perpetrators in a society in turmoil. A crisis of existence, of relationships, roles, power — a crisis of values and ideas.
Cast: Ioanna Gagani, Athina Giannou, Efrosyni Theodosiou, Syrmo Kapoutsi ,Stella Katsarou, Eleni Baveli, Maria Bakalidou, Pam Pollali, Niki Skouri & Kostas Stefanidis
When: Sat May 10 7pm, Sun May 11 5pm, Sat May 17 7pm, Sun May 18 5pm
Where: Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, VIC 3108
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1388010
CATS AND THE CANARY PLAYING GREEK FILM CLASSICS
In their first performance at Brunswick Ballroom, Cats and the Canary will perform a setlist full of Greek Film Classics, Greek Swing, and Greek Disco, with a seven-piece line-up and surprise guests.
They have performed in various festivals (Brunswick Music Festival, Antipodes Festival, Greek Festival of Sydney etc), and have also sold out several headline gigs in Melbourne.
When: Sunday May 18, 6pm
Where: Brunswick Ballroom, 314 Sydney Rd, Brunswick 3056
Bookings: bit.ly/CatsandtheCanary
NSW
GREECE AND INDIA DIALOGUE
This book launch for artbook Tuning the Finite to Infinity presents a panel discussion and Q+A featuring Dr Vassilis Adrahtas and Dr Alfred Vincent as they discuss the correspondence of thought between Greek and Indian thinkers Nikos Kazantzakis and Sri Aurobindo.
It will also feature a video by the Art of Life Collective, six Greek artists who have drawn artistic inspiration from both thinkers. Free event.
When: Wednesday May 7, 6.30pm-7.30pm
Where: Marrickville Library and Pavilion, 313 Marrickville Road Marrickville 2204
SARBEL LIVE
The global superstar is BACK with his smash hit “Se Pira Sovara (Sidi Mansour)”! Known for his fusion of Greek and Arabic sounds and his legendary Eurovision performance, Sarbel has performed on the biggest stages worldwide—now it’s Australia’s turn to experience his magic.
Also performing is Andreas Habibi and Alexandra Preher.
When: Saturday May 10, Doors open 9pm, First act starts 10pm
Where: The Clairemont, 53 Raymond Street Bankstown 2200
Bookings: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sarbel-live-in-australia-sydney-16-event-tickets-1297639277009
SONGSTRESSES OF THE GOLDEN AGE OF GREEK CINEMA
A captivating concert celebrating the timeless melodies of Greek cinema. Experience the magic of iconic film songs performed by renowned conductor George Ellis and vocalist Dioni Vertzayas. A tribute to the great female singers of the Golden Era of Greek cinema.
When: Sunday May 11, 6.30pm
Where: Conservatorium of Music, Verbrugghen Hall, 1 Conservatorium Rd, Sydney 2000
Bookings: boxoffice-music.sydney.edu.au/WEBPAGES/EntaWebShow/ShowPerformance.aspx
SA
FESTIVAL HELLENIKA
Adelaide’s annual multi-disciplinary arts festival dedicated to the maintenance, development, promotion and celebration of Hellenic links in the Arts, and their rich and diverse Australian manifestations. From March to May.
The events in the next two weeks include:
Meraki Music Workshops: Try some singing. Learn to sing and play beautiful Greek songs. Bring an instrument to jam. Dance to the rhythms.
Anzac The Greek Chapter: Screening of documentary telling the story of the Allies aiding Greece’s defence from the Nazi’s in WWII through the eyes and words of Anzac veterans themselves.
Greece thru’ Pictures and Tall Tales: A live photographic talk with digital images and old-fashioned slides (transparencies) as seen through the eyes of a former travel author and photographer. Showcasing images and memories from Greece, Paul and Stella tell stories and tales from behind the scenes as he sought to collect invaluable traveller information and ideas during their many research trips to those countries.
Via Greco-Romana: Go for a meander along North Terrace and discover its ubiquitous Greek and Roman influences. Take a closer look at the architecture and sculptural works, the people who created them and their inspiration stemming from antiquity. Tour guide and interpreter: George Skordas.
Full program: festivalhellenika.org.au
QLD
PANIYIRI GREEK FESTIVAL
Queensland’s biggest Greek festival is back. Expect traditional Greek dance performances, music, cooking demonstrations, and a variety of stalls selling everything from souvlaki to Greek wine and honey puffs.
There will be plenty of activities for the family to enjoy. The Paniyiri raffle will have plenty of prizes to be won and of course the grand prize of two return tickets to Greece.
When: Saturday May 17, 12pm-10pm & Sunday May 18, 10am-7pm
Where: Musgrave Park, 91 Cordelia St, South Brisbane 4101
Tickets: tickets.paniyiri.com/outlet/event/5270ff20-3420-434a-b360-0be52c27246b
