ADVANCED SCREENING: KING OTTO
In the summer of 2004, audiences looked on in disbelief as the Greek National Football Team, a country that had never previously won a single match or even scored a goal in a major tournament, took down the giants of world football to become the unlikeliest of European Champions. This is the film that takes a look at how this incredible event unfolded.
When: 15 May, 4:00pm
Where: New Farm Cinemas, 701 Brunswick St, New Farm, QLD, 4005
Bookings & Info: Cinema website
PANIYIRI GREEK FESTIVAL
Celebrate all things Greek at Paniyiri Greek Festival, Brisbane’s biggest Greek celebration, jam-packed with Zorba dancing, honey puff eating competitions, cooking demonstrations, markets stalls, rides, sideshow alley, fireworks and lots of delicious Greek food.
When: 16 April, 10:30am -11:30am
Where: Lalor Library, 2A May Rd, Lalor, VIC, 3075
Info: Call Kris on 0407 689 032
LECTURE 4 – HISTORICAL MARKERS THAT SHAPED GREEK SOCIETY FROM 1821 to 2021
Dr Con Allimonos’ presentation examines the Minor Asia disaster of 1921 and the seeds that it lay which led to another disaster, the Greek Civil War; an event that has become a major focus in Greece-based historiography since the 1980s.
When: 17 April, 11:00am
Where: Hellenic Museum, 280 William St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Bookings & Info: Hellenic Museum website
REBETIKA TUESDAYS AT SEAGULLS FRANKSTON
In a COVID-safe environment Rebetika returns at Seagulls Greek Taverna – every Tuesday night. Bookings are absolutely essential. You can look forward to hearing music from the early 1920’s to 1940’s, acoustic and intimate. Limited seating so booking ahead is essential.
LIVE @ THE LEFKADIAN
Lefkadian Live is back! The night will include live Greek music and of course plenty of food and drinks. Music by Con Kalamaras, Wayne Simmons and Miltos Photopoulos.
When: 9 April, 7:30pm
Where: 124 Bell St, Coburg, VIC, 3058
Bookings & Info: Lefkadian Brotherhood Facebook page
LECTURE 3 – GREECE’S WAR FOR ‘INDEPENDENCE’
Dr Con Allimonos’ presentation examines the Wars for ‘Independence’ that followed ‘1821’ and discusses why and how certain former Ottoman (and Italian) regions were incorporated into the Greek State and others not.
When: 10 April, 11:00am
Where: Hellenic Museum, 280 William St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Bookings & Info: Hellenic Museum website
INFORMATIVE SESSIONS BY PRONIA – DIABETES
LIVE @ THE LEFKADIAN
Lefkadian Live is back! The night will include live Greek music and of course plenty of food and drinks. Music by Con Kalamaras, Wayne Simmons and Miltos Photopoulos.
When: 9 April, 7:30pm
Where: 124 Bell St, Coburg, VIC, 3058
Bookings & Info: Lefkadian Brotherhood Facebook page
LECTURE 3 – GREECE’S WAR FOR ‘INDEPENDENCE’
Dr Con Allimonos’ presentation examines the Wars for ‘Independence’ that followed ‘1821’ and discusses why and how certain former Ottoman (and Italian) regions were incorporated into the Greek State and others not.
When: 10 April, 11:00am
Where: Hellenic Museum, 280 William St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Bookings & Info: Hellenic Museum website
LECTURE 4 – HISTORICAL MARKERS THAT SHAPED GREEK SOCIETY FROM 1821 to 2021