VIC
SETTING SUN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: PSAROKOKALO
Enjoy a series of award-winning short films from the Athens Short Film Festival, Psarokokalo.
– Kappa Dark Comedy
– Clementine Drama
– Miss Dress LGBTQ+
– Boo! Romance
– A 10 Minute Swim Drama
– Memories of Occupation – Pyrgi Doco
When: Sunday May 18, 5pm-6.30pm
Where: The Greek Centre | Mezzanine, 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1388454
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
GODDESSES UNLEASHED
A modern retelling of ancient Greek myths, focusing on the powerful goddesses of Olympus as they navigate their tumultuous relationships and personal struggles.
Through the voices of Hera, Helen of Troy and Medusa, Goddesses Unleashed explores themes of power, identity, and the struggle for autonomy in a patriarchal society.
The play offers a fresh perspective on these iconic figures, shedding light on their strength, vulnerability, and humanity.
Audiences will leave with a new appreciation for the maligned female figures of some of our greatest myths, and feel empowered to learn lessons from the past and step into a female future.
When: May 26-30, 8.30pm
Where: The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Place Melbourne 3000
Bookings: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/goddesses-unleashed-tickets-1224240499289?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
ANGELA COSTI
Join author Angela Costi, as she discusses her latest poetry collection, which examines her life as an advocate for her Cypriot parents, her working life as a lawyer and a community writer.
Advocacy is something many of us do in our capacity as carers, supporters and compassionate people. Some of the challenges of being an advocate are unpacked during this free session.
When: Tuesday May 27, 6.30pm-8pm
Where: Coburg Library, Corner Victoria and Louisa Streets Coburg 3058
Bookings: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/angela-costi-tickets-1291984152379?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
RAISING BILINGUAL CHILDREN IN MELBOURNE
Pharos Alliance will host its third annual parent seminar on Raising Bilingual Children.
Led by Professor Joseph Lo Bianco, President of Pharos Alliance and a leading expert in language education, the seminar aims to equip parents with practical strategies to foster the use of Greek at home. Through research-based insights and interactive activities, attendees will learn how to support their children’s bilingual development and help strengthen the intergenerational transmission of Modern Greek.
The event is part of Pharos Alliance’s broader mission to revitalise Greek language use across home, school, and community settings in Melbourne. Attendance is open to all, with registration available at: mgtav.asn.au/seminar—language-in-the-home.html.
When: Sunday June 8, 1.30pm to 5.30pm
Where: The Greek Centre in Melbourne
For more info contact: pharos.vic@gmail.com
NSW
ANODOS LIVE SYDNEY
Experience authentic Greek bouzoukia. Anodos Live are flying in top talent straight from Melbourne and Perth, to join forces with local Sydney artists bringing the energy, passion, and powerhouse vocals that define the Greek nightlife.
Featuring Akis, Kaliroy from Melbourne, Korina Margaris from Perth and Stelios Daliardos.
When: Saturday June 7, 8.30pm-2am
Where: 247 Rocky Point Rd Ramsgate 2217
Bookings: www.eventbrite.com/e/anodos-live-sydney-tickets-1336790800269?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
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 month include:
Meraki Music Workshops: Try some singing. Learn to sing and play beautiful Greek songs. Bring an instrument to jam. Dance to the rhythms (Until July).
The Penelopiad: An adaptation of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, told from the perspective of Odysseus’ wife Penelope.
The Mosaic workshop: Consists of creating a personal artwork piece, a presentation of the History of Mosaic art, emphasising the Hellenic influence. Participants will have free choice of design with the provided materials and at the end will be able to take the artwork home.
DANCE. Done Differently: Presentation on early 20th Century innovators in Modern Dance & the Greek Ideal, presented by Joanna Tsalikis.
The Timeless Homeric “Odyssey”: A free discussion on The Odyssey, presented by Chrysoula Melissinaki, Mphil (Master in Philosophy , University of Crete).
Hellenic Dreaming: Launch of the book “Hellenic Dreaming: Greek-Australian Stories” edited by Dr Helen Vatsikopoulos. Hear from her and two contributors: Kay Pavlou and Professor Martha Augoustinos. The launch will also include the announcement of the prize winners for the High School Student essay competition reflecting on growing up as third and fourth generation Greek Australians.
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
CAIRNS GREEK TAVERNA NIGHT
St. John Greek Orthodox Parish invites you to experience Greek culture at their Greek Taverna Night to enjoy Greek food, music, and dancing.
Mihali Georgeou and Nick Parras, renowned bouzouki players from Brisbane, will be performing modern and traditional Greek songs.
There will be plate smashing and its encouraged to bring your dancing shoes for the Zorba.
Raffle will feature cash prizes: $2000 for first place, $1000 for second, and $500 for third. Proceeds from the raffle will support the church’s philanthropic efforts, benefiting families in need, the sick, the elderly, and other community institutions
When: Saturday May 24, 7pm-11pm (Doors open 6.30pm)
Where: Cazalys Cairns 344 Mulgrave Road Westcourt 4870
Bookings: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cairns-greek-taverna-night-opa-tickets-1235165466159?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
