VIC
Live at the Greek Presents Dio Patrides
Dio Patrides was formed in 2017 as a group of friends who decided to merge their musical talents and create a live Greek band.
The band consists of bouzouki, keyboard, drums, guitar, toubeleki and vocals and their focus is on old and modern Greek Laika, with some aspects of rebetiko, traditional and entechno music.
Their passion for Greek music drives them to play for Melbourne’s Greek community at various functions such as parties, weddings, christenings, and club dinner dances, as they would like to share with the community the unmatched vibe that live music can bring to the night.
When: Friday October 25, 8.30pm (bar from 7.30pm)
Where: The Greek Centre | Mezzanine 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000
Bookings: www.greekcommunity.com.au/events/live-at-the-greek-presents-dio-patrides
Music of Asia Minor
Nea Skoupa return to Ragtime Tavern to play the music of Asia Minor (Mikrasiatika) on piano, banjo and violin.
Nea Skoupa play the music of the Hellenic traditions of Asia Minor and of the refugee composers who continued those traditions in Greece.
Piano, banjo and violin all featured in this genre both in Asia Minor and in Greece.
Band includes Stavroula Thomopoulos (piano, vocals), Wayne Simmons (banjo vocals) and Katerina Stevens (violin).
Free entry.
When: Friday October 25, 8pm
Where: Ragtime Tavern, 206 Tyler St, Preston 3072
Olympia & Yitonia Rooftop Party – Oxi Day
Join Olympia and Yitonia for an unforgettable day of music, culture, and celebration in honour of Oxi Day.
There will be activities, food, and entertainment throughout the day. Come together with the community to celebrate the spirit of resilience and freedom, featuring:
– Live Greek Band & DJs: Enjoy traditional and contemporary Greek music that will keep you dancing all day and night.
– Napkin Twirling Festival: Get involved in the lively Greek tradition of napkin twirling, adding to the festive atmosphere.
– Thematikos & Nissi Collective Pop-Up: Discover unique food, art, and cultural experiences with this special pop-up featuring themed Greek delicacies and creations.
Foodies can indulge in a specially curated food menu that blends modern twists with classic Greek flavours.
Tickets are $20 and walk-ins are welcome.
When: Sunday October 27, 1pm-10pm
Where: Olympia, Level 1, 12-18 Chester St, Oakleigh Victoria 3166
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1299221
ANZAC The Greek Chapter Screening
This free screening event is part of the 2024 Greek Film Festival.
April 1941 – Hitler launches his invasion of Greece. In homes across Australia and New Zealand, people feared what lay ahead for their loved ones who were sent as part of the Allied force sent to defend Greece.
This documentary tells the story of that valiant defence like never before.
Drawing on over 130 hours of veteran interviews, see and listen to the story of the campaign from the veterans themselves.
See them make their way north to stand alongside their Greek comrades as part of the Allied defence force. Listen to them recount the bitter battles and sorrows of the campaign. Hear them praise their Greek hosts who fought with them and helped them.
When: Sunday October 27, 4.30pm-6pm.
Where: Palace Cinema Como, The Como Centre, Level 1, Toorak Rd & Chapel St, South Yarra VIC 3141
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1283278
12th Greek Student Film Festival
Returning for its 12th year, this festival showcases a selection of films from primary and secondary students of the Greek Language.
The selected works are short films within the genres of fiction, animation or documentary, which incorporate a given theme. This year’s theme is ‘Children Know Everything’ and participants were asked to interpret the following question:
How do children’s unique wisdom and innate understanding of the world offer fresh perspectives and profound insights often overlooked by adults?
Each short film must also include the signature item, which this year is a window. The free screening will be followed by an Awards Ceremony.
Sydney are also holding the event, but is sold out.
When: Sunday October 27, 11am
Where: Palace Cinema Como | The Como Centre Level 1, Toorak Rd & Chapel St, South Yarra 3141
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1296727
Una Faccia Una Razza Greek Italian Festival
Head along for a day of fun and celebration with food, stalls, music, dancing, kids’ activities and so much more.
When: Sunday October 27, 11am-5pm
Where: St Dimitrios Greek Orthodox Church, Gladstone St Moonee Ponds
For more information visit @unafacciaunarazzafest on Instagram
The Embodiment of a Distant Home
Join the author Georgia Charpantidou and translator Petro Alexiou at the Melbourne launch of the English translation of Georgia Charpantidou’s “The Embodiment of a Distant Homeland” which explores the early history of the Greek Community of Melbourne.
The afternoon will also provide an opportunity to learn even more about the Community’s rich history with an exclusive Q&A Session with author Georgia Charpantidou and translator Petro Alexiou.
When: Sunday November 27, 2pm
Where: Ithaca House, Level 2, 329 Elizabeth Street Melbourne
Mousik-i Festival 2024
The Mousik-ί Festival is back for its second instalment, celebrating the fusion of Greek melodies with contemporary rhythms and harmonies. Anatreptix, Cats and the Canary, Delyrium and H Division promise a sensational event.
Join them for an unforgettable night of Hip-Hop, rebetika, Greek folk and Greek swing.
Event is 18+, book now.
When: Saturday November 30, 7pm
Where: Northcote Social Club, 201 High Street, Northcote 3070
Bookings: tickets.northcotesocialclub.com/outlet/event/5a65f6d4-4c16-4cb2-84a7-4456b9333a1a
NSW
Macarthur Greeks OXI Day
Macarthur Greeks are inviting all to a taste of Greek culture at their inaugural OXI Day celebration.
Featuring entertainment by Greek dance performances, DJs, Ingleburn RSL Pipes and drums and more.
Souvlaki and more food at this free event.
When: Sunday October 27, 11am-4pm
Where: Campbelltown Showground, King St, Campbelltown NSW 2560
Italian Greek Festa!
As part of the Bellingen Taranta Festival 2024 Opening night.
The afternoon starts at the Memorial Hall with an Italian traditional ‘Aperitivo’ with a great variety of goodies and drinks accompanied with live music.
The night will kick off with the music of ARIA winner Kavisha Mazzella, singing heartfelt songs in honour of her Italian ancestors.
As for the where the Greek comes in.
From Greece passing through Melbourne and Sydney is a Greek Traditional trio led by multi-instrumentalist Byron Triandafillydis, together with Sydney legend George Doukas on guitar and local Double bass player Emiliano Beltzer, will delight the audience with music from the Greek cantinas and festive traditional dance tunes. Be ready to learn a few steps and dance along.
The night will finish with a Greek Italian jam with musicians from Santa Taranta and local musos.
When: Friday November 1, 5.30pm-9.30pm
Where: Bellingen Memorial Hall, 32 Hyde St, Bellingen 2454
Bookings: events.humanitix.com/bellingen-taranta-festival-2024-opening-night-italian-greek-festa
SA
The Odyssey Greek Festival
One of South Australia’s biggest annual events hosted by the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA) has begun.
There are events on for everyone, from lectures, cooking and painting classes, film and documentary screening, festivals and much more.
Included is a film screening of Zorbas: The Real Life Story of George Zorbas on October 29 and the next day a documentary screening of Kay Pavlou’s Two Homelands, where six senior Australian Greek Cypriots give emotional eyewitness accounts of their beloved island and their migration to Australia.
The 2024 Greek Film Festival is part of events and it all concludes with the Grattan Street Paniyiri on Saturday November 2, featuring a seven-piece band from interstate, Greek food and market stalls.
More info and program: gocsa.org.au/odyssey-program
PANIGIRI – Salisbury’s Premier’s Greek Festival
Head down for delicious traditional Greek food, dancing, sweets, drinks, live music and a family atmosphere.
This festival has been extremely successful over the years, attracting many people from all over Adelaide. It is a family orientated festival that promotes the Greek Culture and traditions and consists of live entertainment, cultural dance performances, preparation and sale of Greek foods and sweets.
Barbecue meats, gyros, homemade cheese and spinach pies, ice cold frape and honey puffs are some of the special items on offer for purchase.
When: Sunday October 27, 12pm-5pm
Where: Greek Orthodox Parish of St Dimitrios, 27 Saints Road, Salisbury Plain SA 5109
QLD
The Essence of Greece
Prepare to embark on a nostalgic musical journey around Greece with the best golden melodies.
Christina and George Lignos guarantee your Greek musical initiation. With each note, they promise to create a sensual and alluring atmosphere that will fill you with good vibes.
Their performances will transport you back in time while providing a contemporary edge.
Allow yourself to be swept away by their tantalising tunes, put your dancing shoes on and prepare to be transported to a world of elegance and beauty.
Every night is special (spontaneously unexpected), so you’re in for a great experience.
When: Friday Oct 25, Nov 8, Nov 23, Dec 27, 7pm-10pm
Where: The Greek Club, 11 Besant St, South Brisbane 4101
Info/Bookings: info@thegreekclub.com.au or (07) 3844 1166
WA
PAPPOU | Perth Encore Show
Greek/Italian comedy sensation Anthony Locascio returns to Perth with his critically acclaimed show PAPPOU – in honour of his grandfather.
Pappou immigrated to Australia from Greece in the 1950’s, ferried over to become the top goalkeeper in Australian soccer.
This dream ended abruptly when Pappou’s fist had a chance encounter with a referee’s head.
In 2024, his grandson’s dream of being a stand-up comedian hangs in the balance, as he contends with the challenges of a modern man; staying off the vapes, raising kittens, and defeating the corruption of world football from the safety of a podcast microphone.
This show shall determine if Anthony is carrying on Pappou’s legacy by chasing his dream, or if he just should’ve become a doctor like his grandfather always wanted.
When: Saturday October 26, 7pm-9.30pm
Where: Hellenic Club of WA, 75 Stirling Street Perth 6000
Bookings: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pappou-perth-encore-show-tickets-1006569635877
NT
Two Homelands Screening
The Two Homelands documentary heads to Darwin.
Depicting the tragedy of 1974, involving two peoples who once lived together in unity and harmony, the movie-doco reflects on the futility of war and the human cost 50 years after the bombs have stopped dropping.
In this film, Australian Greek Cypriots aged 70 – 102, give eyewitness accounts of Cyprus and the horror of 1974. They describe the great loss of the divide while also remaining hopeful that their beloved island will one day become reunited.
Kay Pavlou, the director and producer of Two Homelands will be making a special guest appearance on the night to present the screening of the film.
Gold coin donation on entry.
When: Sunday October 27, 7pm
Where: Museum & Art Gallery Auditorium, 19 Conacher Street, The Gardens NT 0820
AUS Wide
Greek Film Festival 2024
The Greek Film Festival in 2024 heads nationwide in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra and Perth.
This year’s festival promises to be a captivating cinematic journey that will transport you to the heart of Greek culture, history, and creativity, all while celebrating the rich and diverse world of Greek cinema.
More info: greekfilmfestival.com.au
Culture Shock Stand Up Comedy Australia
Comedian Peter Kypri, known as ‘Cypriot Smurf’, is returning to Australia for a tour across the country.
His show ‘Culture Shock’ is a hilarious stand-up comedy show that promises to take you on a journey of laughter and self-discovery.
Kypri’s brings his unique perspective on life, which is bound to keep you entertained.
He shares his humorous take on everything from growing up in a different culture to navigating the ups and downs of adulthood, with clever anecdotes and side-splitting jokes that will have you in stitches.
But the fun doesn’t stop there! There’ll also be a special appearance from his infamous character, ‘Souvlakis’. This zany and unpredictable character will leave you in tears of laughter with his wacky, and somewhat stereotypical, antics.
He heads to Perth (Nov 22), Darwin (Nov 30), Brisbane (Dec 7), Wollongong (Dec 13) and Adelaide (Jan 29).
Info and bookings: cypriotsmurf.com/shows
