VIC
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
IN CONVERSATION WITH MICHAEL CAMAKARIS
Join acclaimed artist Michael Camakaris in conversation with Liz Nowell, Executive Director of Arts Project Australia, as they delve into the conceptual genesis and artistic evolution behind his immersive exhibition, The Fall of Icarus.
A rare free opportunity for audiences to gain insight into Camakaris’ process, and the mythology and poetic themes that underpin the work, culminating in a moderated audience Q&A.
When: Saturday May 31, 1pm-2pm
Where: Arts Project Australia gallery, 35 Johnston Street, Collingwood 3066
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
VANGELIS UNLEASHED!
An absurdist, poignant and hilariously dark deep dive into the subconscious of This modern man (?)
Completely improvised, totally real, never a dull moment.
This man has no idea who he is, but you’re about to find out.
A show by Evangelos Arabatzis.
When: Wednesday June 18 to Saturday June 21, 7pm
Where: The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Place, off Little Collins St, Melbourne 3000
Bookings: thebutterflyclub.com/show/vangelis-unleashed
NSW
A PORTRAIT OF GREECE | AUSTRALIAN-GREEK COMPOSERS
A Portrait of Greece commences with the song Seikilos’ Epitaph. A beautiful melody from around 200BC, sung in classical Greek. Following this the concert moves into some classic Mikrasiatika songs.
The concert will feature “songs of migration” composed especially for the Choir by Australian-Greek composers that the Choir has commissioned. These songs will be sung as a world-wide premiere at this concert.
Part two of the concert moves through the ages to the modern Greek songs we all know and love. The Choir will perform a number of songs from various genres and from various cultural regions of Greece.
When: Sunday June 1, 4.30pm-7pm
Where: Sir John Clancy Auditorium (C24), Clancy Auditorium UNSW Sydney, C24 Chancellery Walk, Kensington 2033
Bookings: events.humanitix.com/a-portrait-of-greece
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 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
