VIC
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
POLITICIAL PRISONERS IN 20TH CENTURY GREECE
The GCM, as part of their Greek History and Culture Seminars have organised an online seminar, shedding light on a well-known but understudied ‘dark’ side of Greek history.
Professor of Social History at the University of Thessaly, Polymeris Voglis, will be hosting the talk.
Political imprisonment in Greece was not confined to the years 1946–1949 but spanned through modern Greek history from the 1920s to 1974.
For half a century, successive governments—democratic and authoritarian alike—used political persecution as a tool against their opponents, particularly those aligned with the Left.
When: Thursday 19 June, 7pm (12pm Athens’ time)
Where: Online – Facebook/YouTube Language: English
Info: info@greekcommunity.com.au
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
ANTHONY LOCASCIO LIVE IN GEELONG
Anthony Locascio, one of Australia’s most dynamic and boundary-pushing comedians, brings his signature blend of cultural insight, personal storytelling, and razor-sharp punchlines to Geelong for the very first time.
After touring internationally and selling out shows in London, Toronto, Sydney and New York, Anthony delivers a powerhouse hour that draws on his Greek-Italian heritage, modern Australian identity, and brutally honest life experiences.
When: Saturday June 21, 8pm
Where: 1-3 Taliska Avenue Bell Park 3215
Bookings: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/anthony-locascio-live-in-geelong-tickets-1356049032159?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
BRANDO WITH A GLASS EYE Q&A SCREENING
Antonis Tsonis’s internationally acclaimed debut film ‘Brando with a Glass Eye’ is all set to kick off a theatrical run in Melbourne.
The film is set in Athens and follows Luca (played by Yiannis Niarros), a struggling actor who commits a botched robbery and befriends the man he injured without revealing his guilt. As he prepares for a life-changing audition in New York, Luca becomes a man caught between illusion and authenticity, performance and fate.
Director Tsonis will be in attendance for a Q&A.
When: Wednesday June 25, 8pm
Where: Lido Cinemas, 675 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn 3122
Bookings: www.lidocinemas.com.au/events/brando-with-a-glass-eye-qa-screening
NSW
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
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
