VIC
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
GREEK FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
A celebration of Greek wine and food along with live music with Demotika band and entertainment for all ages. Showcasing Greek and local wines, traditional food and sweets. Performances from Aristotelis Florina Dancing group, Pegasus Dance Academy and dancing group of the Central Pontian Association of Melbourne & Victoria “Pontiaki Estia”.
When: Sunday June 15, 12pm-5pm
Where: The Tabor Function Room, 119 Dalton Rd, Thomastown 3074
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
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. Free entrance.
When: 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
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 free event 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.
When: Saturday June 14, 2pm-4pm
Where: Cowandilla Community Room, 173 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Cowandilla 5033
Bookings: chrys.melissinaki@gmail.com
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.
When: Saturday June 7 to Sunday June 8, 10am onwards
Where: Darwin Bicentennial Park, Esplanade, Darwin
WA
ΚΥΠΡΟΣ – POPULAR GREEK SONGS WRITTEN BY CYPRIOTS
A Rise Up Production with a concert featuring popular Greek songs written by Cypriots, and celebrating the music of Manos Loizos, Marios Tokas, Dimitris Lagios, Alkinos Ioannides, Georgios Theofanous and Michalis Xatzigiannis.
Apostolos and Dimitris Fotiadis with an 8-piece orchestra are showcasing a variety of some of the finest works of Cypriot composers.
Dimitris Fotiadis – Arrangements, Piano & Keyboard
Dimitris Vouros – Clarinet & Saxophone
John Sayas – Bouzouki
Christina Katsimbardis – Violin
Steve Richter – Drums/Percussion
Annalisa Powell – Flute
Tom Berkmann – Acoustic & Electric Bass
Kristian Borring – Acoustic & Electric Guitar
Special Guest – Maria Fotiadis
When: Saturday June 28, 7pm-9pm
Where: Churchlands Senior High School – Paul Latham
Auditorium, 20 Lucca St, Churchlands 6018
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1367872
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
