VIC
PHANTOM PREGNANCY BOOK LAUNCH
Free entry book launch of ‘Phantom pregnancy’ by best-seller Laconian academic and writer Dr John Vasilakakos. This book which is an auto-fiction was listed as “one of the best prose-books in Greece in 2023”.
The author will speak on how and why his book came to existence and what its theme is all about.
The following speakers will also talk about the writer and his work:
– Chris Paikopoulos (President of the Pallaconian Brotherhood). He will present the writer’s CV.
– Barbara Johnson (Librarian, responsible for the Greek books collection of Merri-bek libraries). She will speak on Dr Vasilakakos’ contribution to the Australian multicultural literature and English-language literature generally.
– Dimitris Troaditis (Poet-writer and journalist). He will examine the writer’s magnum opus Phantom pregnancy.
– Christos Niaros (Poet, newspaper contributor). He will read a passage from Vasilakakos’ book, based on the hero’s journey of self-knowledge to Laconia.
When: Sunday June 1, 3pm
Where: Pallaconian Brotherhood, 253 Albert St, Brunswick 3056
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
Info: 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
FEMINIST GREEK EMBROIDERY
Women from ethnically diverse cultures are invited to challenge patriarchal language using craft as a gentle form of activism to create more empowering traditions.
Over two workshops (book first to attend second for free), use embroidery on vintage doilies to connect, chat and create.
Bring your own fabric or rummage through our collection to create your feminist keepsake.
When: Saturday June 21, 2pm-4pm
Where: Democritus House, 583 High St, Northcote 3070
Bookings: events.humanitix.com/craftivism-embroidery-workshop
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
I HATE PEOPLE OR TIMON OF ATHENS
After a critically acclaimed claimed 2024 Summer Season and that left audiences raving, Timon of Athens returns for a strictly limited season at the Seymour Centre in 2025.
If you missed this five-star triumph the first time around, your second chance has arrived. Directed by Margaret Thanos, this is Shakespeare as you’ve never seen it – raw, sharp and electrifying.
This is a black comedy dressed up as a Greek tragedy, a hilariously dark, joyfully brutal and very modern immorality tale.
When: Thursday June 12 to Sunday June 15
Where: Seymour Centre, Cnr City Road &, Cleveland St, Chippendale 2008
Bookings: www.seymourcentre.com/event/i-hate-people-or-timon-of-athens
GREEK WINE FAIR SYDNEY
A Greek wine tasting event at Prince Wine Store, taking you on a vinous journey thousands of years in the making.
Greece is a country that has an incredibly rich and diverse history with the grape growing and wine making dating back more than six millennia.
Today Greece has between 200 & 300 of them, with only around 80 that have been bottled and sold commercially.
When: Saturday June 21, 12pm-2pm
Where: 40 Hansard Street, Zetland 2017
Bookings: bit.ly/GreekWineFairSydney
SA
EXHIBITION: GREEK COSTUME – TRADITION AND LIFE
An exhibition of traditional and everyday Greek clothing made and worn by our families and ancestors.
The costumes in the exhibition were donated to the Greek Museum of Adelaide by Greek immigrants who came to Australia.
Some of the costumes are donated by museums located in Greece and were donated as recognition and support.
A launch will be held on Tuesday June 3, opened formally by Dr Alexandra Theodoropoulou, the Consul General of Greece in SA. At this day will be served: wine, coffee, tea, soft drinks, snacks and baked sweets. Free entrance.
When: Launch – Tuesday June 3, 6pm-8.30pm, Exhibition – Every Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday in June, 10am-4pm
Where: Cowandilla Community Room, 175 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Cowandilla 5033
Info: info@greek-museum.com.au
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).
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
ACT
COMEDY CARTEL
This show brings together a line-up of stand-up comedians, including George Kapiniaris, for a comedy gala full of laughter and cultural celebrations.
Each comedian brings their unique perspective and vibrant storytelling, blending comedy with rich cultural experiences with hilarious anecdotes about family traditions to witty observations on everyday life.
When: Friday June 13, 8pm-10.30pm
Where: Hellenic Club of Canberra, 1 Matilda Street, Phillip 2606
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1366098
NT
DARWIN GLENTI
The Greek Orthodox Community of North Australia (GOCNA) presents the largest show of ethnic celebration in the Northern Territory calendar.
The Greek Glenti is a fun and vibrant festival where the Greek community shares their culture, food, wine, dance and music with locals and visitors.
FREE Entry
When: Saturday June 7 to Sunday June 8, 10am onwards
Where: Darwin Bicentennial Park, Esplanade, Darwin
AUS WIDE
PETROS IMVRIOS & ILIANNA ZERVA LIVE
First time in Australia for Panic Records, vibrant and ambitious performer, Ilianna Zerva. Joined by Petros Imvrios, who has enjoyed hits like Xorepse kardia mou, Alimono agape mou, Xirokrotiste tin and Rosiki Rouletta. He recently released the single Timoria. Joined by Apostolis Pazarentsis on violin, Bozouki – Στέργιος Βήττας & Xristos Roupakias on Keyboard.
When & Where: June 20 – Torrensville SA, June 21 – Preston VIC, June 27 – Canterbury NSW, June 28 – Yeronga Brisbane QLD
Bookings: entertainmentgr.com
