What’s on (Exhibitions-Theatre-Events)
CORFU. Find out what΄s on in Corfu this weekend.
Dimitris Sofianos Art Exhibition at 'Avli'
Adventures in Light by Kerstin Lindgren
An art exhibition by the acclaimed Swedish artist Kerstin Lindgren - Nordic Light in Movements - in the atmospheric ambience of the historical Flour Stores in the Old Fortress.
The adventures in light travel from northern Europe to the Mediterranean along dynamic routes. The exhibition includes a performance in which the creator describes and interprets these routes of light and is accompanied by sound created by Sophie Andree.
Exhibition Director: Maria Melenti
4 - 21 May: Opening hours 10:00 - 14:00 and 18:00 - 21:00
With kind support from Lyra Concerts and Cultural Event Productions
'Improbable Probabilties 2': Art exhibition by Ionian University students at Corfu Art Gallery
The Advanced Design Workshop from the University Department of Audio Visual Arts.
The exhibition will include paintings, sketches, collages etc that were produced by the students during the academic year 2017 - 18.
The exhibition will run from 15 - 24 May.
Opening Times: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 14:00 and 18:00 - 21:00
Corfu Art Gallery
Ioannou Theotoki 77
The Art of Uzbekistan Carpets and Textiles at the Museum of Asian Art
The new permanent exhibition at the Museum of Asian Art ‘The Art of Central Asia’. The exhibits have been donated by Yiannis Sartzetakis and Ruth Dayton and include woven textiles, knitted textiles, clothing and jewels from 19th century Central Asia.
19:00 - 21:00
'EPTA' (Seven)
Seven musical groups, taking inspiration from the Museum, will create original musical compositions inspired by the seven energy centres (chakras), the exhibits and the building.
The Department of Musical Studies and the Department of Archives, Library Science and Museum Studies at the Ionian University will collaborate in the event.
Admission free
‘Greekblue’ Art Exhibition at the Porto Nuovo
Exhibition of paintings by Dimitra Mitsara at the Porto Nuovo café restaurant in Kassiopi until 31st July.
Collection of plastic bottles and caps
Fotini Tzekou English Language Study Centre is collecting plastic bottles and caps in Corfu Old Town.
Thursday 17th – Monday 21st May: 19:00-21:00
'For the Children‘, ‘Oti agapo’ Pre-school Centre, ‘Filia’ Children's Gym, ‘Oti agapo’ Children's Creative Activities Centre and ‘Lazaris’ beverages are collecting plastic bottles and caps to support a photo shoot to highlight marine pollution and raise awareness about recycling.
You can leave your clean plastic bottles (with their caps) inside bags at ‘Oti agapo’ Pre-school Centre & Children's Creative Activities Centre in Alykes Potamos.
Thursday 17th – Friday 25th May: Tel.: 6932 907978
13th Student Photography Exhibition at Old Fortress Prison
The Photography Workshop at the Ionian University AudioVisual Arts Department is organizing its 13th Photography Exhibition.
The exhibition is opening on Friday 4th May at 20:00 in the Old Fortress Prison and will run until 19th May.
Opening hours: Daily 11:00 - 18:00
International Museum Day at The Capodistrias Museum
The Capodistrian Studies Centre is celebrating International Museum Day with activities for children and adults, free of charge!
Games for children: 11:00-13:00
‘Digital’ Ioannis Capodistrias
We invite children (8-14 years old) to discover Ioannis Kapodistrias and reconstruct the ‘puzzle’ of his life using VR tools and the Capodistrias’ Digital Archive in a specially designed game.
Walk for adults: 18:00
Ioannis Capodistrias’ Corfu
Setting off from the beginning of Capodistrias’ life in the Mourayia district, we will follow his tracks and get to know the Corfu of his time with a themed walk through Corfu Town.
Meeting point: Capodistrias Mansion (Mourayia)
Bazaar: 'Faros Zois' Community Centre
΄Faros Zois΄ (Lighthouse of Life) is organizing a bazaar at its Community Centre in Kontokali.
Every Saturday: 09:30 - 13:00
Saturday at Barba Thomas Taverna
Barba-Thomas Taverna welcomes you every Saturday to spend an unforgettable nights with its new musical programme.
Singers: Phanis Kazianis, Akis Gekos, Alexandra Koulouri, Bouzouki: Christos Mamalos, Drums: Tasos Pagratis, Piano and musical credits: Spiros Kontis.
Tel.: 26610 56935
Voluntary blood donation at Argyrades
Perivoli Musical & Art Society is organizing a voluntary blood donation.
17:00-20:00 in Argyrades
The Splinter Band Live at the Sally's Bar
Sally’s Bar in Ipsos will be hosting The Splinter Band.
Full menu.
More & More Party at the 54 Dreamy Nights
54 Dreamy Nights is organizing a special event with more & more musical selections by the resident Djs Michaelo Mike & Spiros Alexakis.
‘Musical tracking’: piano recital by Erato Alakiozidou
‘Musical tracking at the Ionian Sea 2018’ : Erato Alakiozidou performs works by Greek composers of various generations.
21:00 at the Ionian Academy
Admission free
Opening party at the EDEM beach bar
EDEM Beach Bar – Night Club at in Dassia welcomes the summer with a special opening party.
Summer Opening at the Tartaya Tiki Cocktail Bar
Tartaya Tiki Cocktail Bar is coming back for this summer with a special opening party.
On decks: guest Dj Alex V.
Reservations: 6947 691335
Sunday 20th
Concert: Hymn to Liberty performed by the Corfu Male Choir
The world premiere of the 3rd version of the Hymn to Liberty, composed by Nikolaos Mantzaros, will take place at the Church of St. George in the Old Fortress at 20:30.
Hymn to Liberty is the national anthem of Greece, with the lyrics written by Dionysios Solomos and set to music by the Corfu composer Nikolaos Mantzaros.
The concert will be the first ever performance of the 3rd version and will be recorded by ERT - the public TV and Radio company - to be broadcast throughout Greece at a later date.
Conductor: Christina Kalliaridou
Piano: Nikos Lavasas
154th Anniversary of the Union of the Ionian Islands with Greece
08:00: The celebration begins with festive bell-ringing and flags flown on public buildings, banks, shops and houses until sunset on 21st May.
18:30: Pontifical Memorial at Holy Trinity Church in Garitsa for the rest of the souls of the dearly departed - Union pioneer, Archbishop Athanasios, and the Young People of Corfu that worked for the establishment of the Union. The Archbishop of Corfu, Paxos and Diapontia Islands, Nectarios will lay a wreath at the tomb of the prelate. A memorial service at Platytera Church, at the tomb of the first Governor of Greece, Ioannis Capodistrias, and the Corfu Mayor and Regional Governor of the Ionian Islands will lay wreaths.
19:30: Representatives from twinned towns will visit the Old Town Hall.
'All Together for Corfu': Clean-up of Eth. Antistaseos Rd (Emporiko Kentro)
Otganized by Potamos Cultural Society and supported by ΄All Together for Corfu΄, Mantouki Cultural Society and local business owners.
From 08:30
Spyros Nerantzis: 6936 691321
Nikos Karatarakis: 6947 210710
Karousades: An evening of live music
Voluntary blood donation in Kastellanous Mesi
11:00 - 13:00 at the local committee office.
Musical evening at Agios Athanasios
Agios Athanasios Sports & Cultural Society is organizing a musical evening with the ‘Phaeaces’ band.
20:30 at the village hall.
Dj Elias Gasteratos at the Wave Beach Bar
Wave Beach Bar in Marathias is organizing a special musical event by the sea.
On decks: Dj Elias Gasteratos along with the resident Dj of 54 Dreamy Nights, Michaelo Mike
DiZi Bar 7 Year Celebration Party with The Rebellions Live
DiZi Bar in Ermones is celebrating its 7th year with The Rebellions.
After 23:00
Admission free
Giorgos Sambanis at the 54 Dreamy Nights
54 Dreamy Nights will be hosting the well-known Greek singer Yiorgos Sambanis for a unique live performance of his greatest hits.
On decks: the resident Djs Michaelo Mike & Spiros Alexakis
Admission: 10€ with one drink
