QLD

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

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

NSW

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

JUSTICE FOR CYPRUS – COMMEMORATION EVENT
A memorial Service in memory of the fallen and prayer for the missing persons at the Cathedral of The Annunciation of Our Lady, followed by a wreath laying ceremony and an anti-occupation gathering at the Cyprus Community of NSW with speeches and cultural program. Free buses will be available on the day.
When: 17 July, 10:30am
Where: Event begins at Cathedral of The Annunciation of Our Lady, 242 Cleveland St, Redfern, NSW, 2016
Info: Facebook event page

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

GHIKAS VOULGARIS: A REUNION AFTER 200 YEARS
An event organised to reunite, possibly for the first time, the descendants of the fighter of the Revolution and pioneer Australian Hellene Ghika Voulgari (1809-1874), together with other members of the Australian Hellenic community of regional NSW.
When: 27 July
Where: St Panteleimon Orthodox Church, 11 McAllister Drive, Goulburn, NSW, 2580
Info: www.2021.org.au

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

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

THE TASTE OF FREEDOM
Join in on a culinary adventure of food and wine from the Peloponnesian region of Greece curated by Meni Valle, Argyris Karavis and Meraklis Catering
When: 11 July, 2:00pm
Where: 279 Albion Street, Brunswick, Behind St Eleftherios Church
Bookings & Info: $60, Book via Venue Door

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

GREEK YOUTH NIGHT
The Cretan Brotherhood Youth presents a club night with two levels, satisfying all music tastes from house, techno, RnB and of course Greek.
When: 17 July, 9:30pm
Where: Jacksons Hotel, 8 Jackson Street, Toorak, VIC, 3142
Bookings & Info: Venue Door

LECTURE: THE AUSTRALIAN CONNECTION TO THE GREEK WAR OF INDEPENDENCE 
A lecture exploring the Australian connections to the Greek War of Independence. Come and listen to the fascinating stories covering all strata of society from convicts to Governors.
When: 18 July, 2:00pm
Where: Hellenic RSL, 14A Ferrars Place, South Melbourne

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

80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF KALAMATA
The Commemoration Service is to honour the Allied and Greek men and women who fought and died in the defense of Greece and commemorates the last battle on mainland Greece against the Germans during WWII.
When: 25 July, 12:30pm
Where: Australian Hellenic Memorial, Domain Gardens, cnr Birdwood Avenue & Government House Drive, Melbourne
Info: Email kalamata23@hotmail.com

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

PRONIA’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA EVENT 2021
Over the years, PRONIA’s Fundraising Gala Event has raised much needed funds that have assisted in the delivery of essential services and programs for vulnerable members of the community. This year’s event will focus on raising money to address the impacts of mental health in our community.
When: 30 July, 7:00pm
Where: San Remo Ballroom, 365 Nicholson Street, Carlton North, VIC, 3054
Bookings & Info: PRONIA website

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

INAUGURAL GRECIAN BALL
The Greek Community of Melbourne and The Greek National Day Council of Victoria in association with the The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia present: The Inaugural Grecian Ball. A gala night filled with Greek entertainment.
When: 30 October, 6:00pm
Where: Grand Hyatt Melbourne, 123 Collings Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Bookings & Info: Trybooking

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

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

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