What’s On July 27 to August 3: Music, comedy, history and more
Source: NEOS KOSMOS
VIC
My Big Fat Greek Festival
St Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church St Albans are hosting their annual parish panigiri.
Featuring three arenas of food, music, dancing, children activities, stalls and everything Greek culture.
Anagennisi band performing live, Melbourne’s best dance groups and Zorba till ya Drop Competition.
Fun for kids with an animal farm, face painter, ballonologist, roving entertainment, popcorn, fairy-floss and ice cream, carnival rides and games plus much more.
When: Sunday July 28, 11am to late
Where: St Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church, 22 Marsden Cres, St Albans VIC 3021
Info: St Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church St Albans Facebook
GAFS Acting Workshop
The Greek-Australian Film Society are holding a workshop that offers an opportunity to explore the craft of acting.
Understand how it connects to the filmmaking process, and strengthen your bonds with GAFS members—all while enjoying activities with a distinct Greek-Australian touch.
The workshop will be led by renowned Greek-Australian actors/teachers Peter Kalos and Tony Nikolakopoulos.
Free for GAFS members, $30 for non-members.
Open to anyone below 14 years of age with explicit consent and attendance of their parent/guardian.
When: Monday July 29, 6.45pm-9pm
Where: Alex Theatre St Kilda, Theatre 1, 1/135 Fitzroy St, St Kilda VIC 3182
Info and RSVP: info@gafsinc.org
Going English: the Greek Migrants Who Left their Family Names Behind
Author, journalist and writer Dr Phil Kafcaloudes presents this free seminar on why so many migrants anglicised their family names?
As Australia has changed attitudinal remnants of a past era continued to be felt even in the late 20th century.
As a result many Greek migrants felt the perception that anglicisation would help them fit into Australian society.
Kafcaloudes surveyed Australian Greeks and their children who anglicised their family names, asking why they did it, how they did it and have they considered reversion, with some surprising results.
For a name-proud Greek culture, this is a study central not only to migratory and cultural issues but to the broader question of personal identity and how that may change when moving from one country to another.
As a result, the study reveals at whether the perception among migrants of Australian attitudes has changed over the last hundred years.
When: Thursday August 1, 7pm-9pm
Where: Greek Centre, Mezzanine Level, 168 Lonsdale Street, VIC 3000
Info: here
Haritonas/Kalamaras at House of Pan
Jim Haritonas and Con Kalamaras are once again bringing their unique blend of Rebetika and Palia laika to the intimate surroundings of House of Pan in Brighton.
This duo will serenade you with melodies that evoke memories of days gone by, infused with their own modern flair.
Share an abundance of relaxed ambience, meze, music, dancing & singing, the Greek way.
Reservations are highly recommended.
When: Saturday August 3, 8.30pm
Where: House of Pan, 121A Church St, Brighton VIC 3186
Bookings: Call 0407 556 704
Visitor Voices: Childhood 1
Every third Saturday of each month, the Hellenic Museum guide participants through a Socratic-style discussion among a small group, unleashing their inner philosopher and creating a dialogue between institution and visitor.
Each theme is explored over two to three sessions, and every session centred around a different question. There’s no prior knowledge required.
This month is the first session exploring the topic of childhood in the ancient world.
What was childhood like in the ancient world and how does it compare to our experiences today?
In ancient times, surviving childhood was no small feat. Infant mortality was so high that Greek parents did not name a child until it had survived beyond ten days, natural dangers were plentiful, and child abandonment and slavery were common.
This symposium session will discuss the social concept of childhood, its evolution through time, and how we should create the conditions for children to experience their youth.
When: Saturday August 17, 12.40pm-1.55pm
Where: Hellenic Museum, 280 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Bookings: here
NSW
Woggy Men in Black
What do you get when you mix two Italians with a Greek? ‘Wogs with Attitude!’
Woggy Men in Black is a new comedy show featuring three seasoned comedians, George Kapiniaris, James Liotta and Gab Rossi.
This is a stand-up show including songs, sketches, TikTok dancing, audience participation & improvisation.
Kapiniaris is one of this country’s best loved comedy, music and TV stars – having had an incredible impact on Australian popular culture over the last 35 years.
The Australian public has continued to see him use his Greek heritage as an inspiration for future roles and performances.
When & Where: Various dates and venues through August and September, followed by a Melbourne show in October
Bookings: Select a show at this link
ACT
Two Homelands Documentary + Q&A
Free screening of ‘Two Homelands’ documentary by Adelaide-born filmmaker Kay Pavlou.
The documentary spreads a positive image of the Cypriot migrant story ahead of the milestone of one of the country’s darkest moments in history.
It is an exploration of the migrant and refugee experience of the Cypriots that chose Australia as their home, which is what inspired the name of the film.
The film is history as witnessed by those who have lived it. Given the highs and lows of long lives, it is emotional but also informative in terms of history.
Pavlou found six Greek Cypriot Australian elders aged 70-102 to hear their story of Cyprus and their migration to Australia, stating the film is “both a rally cry against the Turkish invasion and a celebration of long-life survival”.
When: Sunday August 4, 3pm
Where: Apollo Room, Hellenic Club of Canberra, 1 Matilda St, Phillip ACT 2606
Info: www.hellenicclub.com.au/whatson
SA
My Big Fat Greek Party
Raidis Estate are hosting a Greek party next month, featuring Adelaide Greek band Sizmos.
It’s guaranteed to be an epic night of dancing, music, plate smashing and unforgettable moments.
Show off your Greek spirit in the Best Greek Costume competition, whether it’s a toga, a Zeus-inspired outfit, or something uniquely creative. The best-dressed will score an awesome prize, so bring your A-game.
Prizes will also be awarded to the best Greek dancing from a Greek and non-Greek person.
When: Saturday August 3, 5pm-11pm
Where: Raidis Estate, 15741 Riddoch Hwy, Penola SA 5277
Bookings: www.raidis.com.au/product/My-Big-Fat-Greek-Party-2024
AUS Wide
Agapi & Other Kinds of Love
Luka ‘Lesson’ Haralambou is taking his show around Australia next month, visiting Byron Bay NSW, Adelaide SA, Bendigo VIC and Araluen NT.
The Ancient Greek types of love are revealed via timeless love stories told in rap and spoken word with live musicians.
Based on Plato’s The Symposium, Agapi & Other Kinds of Love begins with Socrates telling a banquet of friends everything he learned from a mysterious lover named: Diotima.
The gods then take the audience on a journey – collapsing time and space to arrive in modern day Athens, where the two reincarnations of the Ancient lovers fall in love (again) in the midst of a riot.
Equal parts a rap concert, poetic musical & classical history lesson, Agapi & Other Kinds of Love shows the audience how love prevails despite the trials and tribulations of the ages.
He’ll have more shows in Melbourne VIC and Bellingen NSW later this year.
More info and bookings:
Byron Bay, August 11: www.byroncentre.com.au/theatre-events/agapi-other-kinds-of-love-by-luka-lesson
Adelaide, August 16: events.humanitix.com/agapi-and-other-kinds-of-love-by-luka-lesson
Bendigo, August 23: www.bendigoregion.com.au/arts-culture-theatres/event/agapi-other-kinds-of-love-with-luka-lesson
Araluen, August 25: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1255026
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