QLD

ST PARASKEVI FESTIVAL
Following the panegyric Holy Liturgy, the Parish of St Paraskevi Taigum will honour the national anniversary by presenting a talk on the topic of how other countries received the news of the commencement of the Hellenic Revolution.
When: July 26, 7:30pm
Where: St Paraskevi Church, 241 Church Rd, Taigum, QLD, 4018
Info: www.2021.org.au

BATTLE OF CRETE DANCE 2021
Featuring live music from Sydney based Greek Band IHO NYX as well as performances from the Cretan Dancing group. Go along for a night of dancing, live Cretan music and Nisiotika.
When: 10 July, 7:00pm
Where: 190 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000
Bookings & Info: Trybooking

NSW

BANDA POLITICA: FROM PONTOS TO CRETE
Banda Politika will take you on a musical expedition in a presentation of musical motifs and songs that have survived and resonate in our hearts as we cross the regions of the Black Sea, Constantinople, Propontis down the coasts of Asia Minor, Ayvali, Smyrne, Erythrea and the Greek islands to Crete.
When: 27 June, 7:00pm
Where: Django @ Camelot, 103 Railway Parade, Marrickville, NSW, 2204
Bookings & Info: Stickytickets

BOOK LAUNCH: THE CHILDREN OF PAN: ARCADIANS IN AUSTRALIA
Anastasios Tamis’ book narrates the experience of immigration and the socio-economic, cultural and political organization of over 60,000 Arcadians who settled in Australia from 1953 to 1980. This is a free event.
When: 30 June, 7:00pm
Where: Greek Community Club Ltd, 206 Lakemba Street, Lakemba, NSW, 2195
Bookings & Info: Eventbrite

RECENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS IN GREECE AND GERMAN DEBTS STILLS OWING TO GREECE
A presentation on recent economic developments in Greece coordinated by the Greek Studies Programme at UNSW Sydney and the Foundation for Hellenic Studies.
When: 4 July, 4:00pm
Where: Greek Community Club, 206 Lakemba Street, Lakemba, NSW, 2195
Registration & Info: Eventbrite

MY BIG FAT GREEK EVENT
Join the Greek Kytherian Association for a night of Greek ‘Yum Cha’, music and dancing.
When: 4 July, 5:30pm
Where: Platia Greek Taverna, 109-129 Blaxland Rd, Ryde, NSW, 2112
Bookings & Info: Trybooking

THE BYZANTINE GAZE OF MAKRYGIANNIS: FREEDOM, HELLENISM AND SPIRITUALITY
Lecture by Dr Andrew Mellas, Senior Lecturer in Byzantine History and Liturgical Studies at St Andrew’s Theological College, as part of the commemorative series Sailing to Byzantium – From 1453 to 1821.
When: 8 July, 7:00pm
Where: St Catherine’s Orthodox Church, 180 Coward Street, Mascot, NSW, 2020
Info: www.2021.org.au

CRYPTOCURRENCY SUMMIT 2021
Join The Australian Financial Review’s first Cryptocurrency Summit, part of their future-focused Platinum 70th Year, for a deep-dive into Australia’s emerging crypto economy. Blockchain Australia CEO Steve Vallas joins the group of12 speakers from across the industry.
When: 21 July, 7:00am
Where: Crown Sydney, 1 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo, NSW, 2000
Bookings & Info: AFR website

MILTOS SACHTOURIS: THE FERVENT POET 
For the poet Miltos Sachtouris (1919-2005), the present state of the human condition is connected to humanity’s distancing from sacredness, the forgetfulness of mortality and the absence of dreams, join the lecture and deep dive into his work.
When: 29 July, 7:00pm
Where: Greek Community Club, 206 Lakemba Street, Lakemba, NSW, 2195
Registration & Info: Eventbrite

ACT

GREEK LEGENDS OF THE 20TH CENTURY 
The music of Mikis Theodorakis, Marinella, Kazandzidis, Dalaras, Alexiou and more are brought to life in a concert of epic proportions. The concert also pays homage to International artists such as Vangelis, Nana Mouskouri, Cat Stevens, Demis Roussos and the inimitable Maria Callas.
When: 17 July, 7:30pm
Where: Olympus Room – Hellenic Club , Matilda Street, Woden, ACT, 2606
Bookings & Info: Trybooking

VIC

2021 PANTHRACIAN ASSOCIATION ANNUAL DINNER DANCE
The Panthracian Association of Melbourne & Victoria are pleased to announce their 2021 Annual Dinner Dance. Join the association in celebrating 200 years of the Greek War of Independence with live music and a three course meal with beer, wine and soft drinks.
When: 26 June, 6:00pm
Where: Coburg Greek Orthodox Church, 23-29 Victoria Street, Coburg, VIC, 3058
Bookings & Info: Adults: $70 Children under 12: $50, Contact president Chris Vlasakakis on 0410 303 030

GREEK FM LIVE
Greek FM crew will be broadcasting live from Monkey blue with Michali Tzortzidis featuring the Monkey Blue band & Special Guests Joy C and Sotiri Tsetsenes
When: 9 July, 6:00pm
Where: Monkey Blue, 94 Poath Road, Hughesdale, VIC, 3166
Bookings & Info: Trybooking

HELEN YOTIS PATTERSON, JACOB PAPADOULOS AND ANDREW PATTERSON AT OPEN STUDIO 
With bouzouki master Jacob Papadoulos, arranger and virtuoso pianist Andrew Patterson, Helen Yotis brings her old school soul singing, stylings to the warm & passionate Greek entechno music of the 60s, 70s and 80s.
When: 14 July, 8:00pm
Where: Open Studio, 204 High Street, Northcote, VIC, 3070
Bookings & Info: Eventbrite

TAVERNA NIGHT
The school of St Nicholas’ Parish Yarraville presents a taverna night dedicated to the Bicentenary of Hellenic Independence. The students will present a pleasant entertainment program through different commemorative pieces.
When: 24 July, 6:00pm
Where: St Nicholas Parish Function Room, 5-9 Murray St, Yarraville, VIC, 3013
Bookings & Info: www.2021.org.au

MISS PENNY CAKES – SWEET DEMONSTRATION 
Penny Kerasiotis will demonstrate how to make delicious Greek cakes and sweets. Together with her cousin, Penny won the 2020 Plate of Origin.
When: 27 July, 7:00pm
Where: Coburg Library, Victoria Street, Coburg, VIC, 3058
Registration & Info: Eventbrite

GREEK GENEALOGY CLUB
The Greek genealogy club brings together community members who have an interest in researching their family history. Registration is essential.
When: First Tuesday of every month, 5:00pm
Where: Coburg Library, Victoria Street, Coburg, VIC, 3058
Registration: Eventbrite

SA

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF GREEK INDEPENDENCE TO THE EMERGENCE OF THE MODERN NATION STATE IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
The SA Chapter of the Hellenic Australian Lawyers Association invites members to a presentation looking at the significance of Greek independence to the emergence of the modern nation state in international law, delivered in person and online by The Honourable Chris Kourakis, Chief Justice of South Australia.
When: 14 July, 5:30pm
Where: Wallmans Lawyers, Level 5, 400 King William Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000
Registration & Info: Trybooking

LIVE MUSIC: FILOXENIA
Special guest band Filoxenia (Sydney) will be performing live music with supporting DJ Dimitrios.
When: 30 July, 8:00pm
Where: Hotel Richmond, 128 Rundle Mall, Adelaide, SA, 5000
Bookings & Info: Eventbrite

WA

LECTURE: THE GREAT IDEA AS A CONSEQUENCE OF 1821
Commemorative lecture by Dr Bill Leadbetter about a current topic in modern Hellenic history.
When: June 29, 6:00pm
Where: Headquarters of Archdiocesan District of Perth, 22 Dianella Drive, Dianella, WA, 6059
Info: www.2021.org.au

ANCIENT GREEKS: ATHLETES, WARRIORS AND HEROES
A captivating exhibition filled with some of the finest examples of Greek sculpture, armour, jewellery, vases and ancient sporting artefacts.
When: 20 June – 7 November
Where: WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth Cultural Centre, Perth, WA, 6000
Bookings & Info: WA Museum website

ONLINE

SEMINAR: WHO FOUGHT WHOM IN 1821 AND WHERE TO FIND THE SULTAN?
Dr Anna Vlachopoulou will present an online lecture taking a look at pre-revolutionary Peloponnese’s society and socioeconomic structure, in order to gain a better understanding of the leaders and participants of the revolution.
When: 8 July, 7:00pm
Where: Facebook Live
Info: Facebook page