What’s on (Exhibitions-Theatre-Events)
weekend
23 Jun 2018
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CORFU. Find out what΄s on in Corfu this weekend.
Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th
'Painting Journeys': Andreas Kontellis art exhibition at the Municipal Art Gallery
Temporary Exhibition Section - Colonnade
Municipal Art Gallery
Duration: 19/6 - 22/7
Information: 26610 48690 & [email protected]
Aspasia Sigourakou: Lanterns - Paintings in a Notebook exhibition
Aspasia Sigourakou was drawn by the lanterns in the small streets of the old town.
With a notebook, a box of colours and plenty of spirit, the lanterns became images on paper.
The exhibition will continue until 28th June.
Plus Bookshop-Cafe
N.Theotoki 91
'Ocean's 8' at the Orfeas Cinema
Comedy action film written and directed by Gary Ross.
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway
Thursday 21/6 - Wednesday 27/6: 21:45 (2D)
'Incredibles 2' at the Orfeas Cinema
Action animation film written and directed by Brad Bird.
Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell
Thursday 21/6 - Wednesday 27/6: 19:00 (2D)
Dimitris Sofianos Art Exhibition at 'Avli'
Avli Restaurant in Garitsa is hosting a painting exhibition by the well-known Corfu painter Dimitris Sofianos.The exhibition continues until 30th June.
Exhibition: 'Ioannis Capodistrias, the Corfiot First Governor of Greece'
The exhibition runs until Sunday 30th December and aims to give the public the opportunity to learn more about the charismatic Ioannis Capodistrias and to show the influence of his work on modern-day society.
Duration: 21/5 - 30/12 2018
Opening Times: Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 - 16:00 (Closed Mondays and public holidays)
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.
‘Greekblue’ Art Exhibition at the Porto Nuovo
Exhibition of paintings by Dimitra Mitsara at the Porto Nuovo café restaurant in Kassiopi until 31st July.
Saturday 23rd
Wadada Sound System Live in the Upper Square
Wadada Sound System will be appearing for the first time in Corfu Town for European Music Day.
They will be playing in the Upper Square in an all-day party dedicated to soundsystems. A 6-hour live dj set including vinyls and accompanied by lyrical hosting and live dub effects.
Starts at 17:30
Admission free
Events for International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (26 June)
The ΄Nikos Moros΄ Centre for the Prevention of Addiction and Promotion of Psychosocial Health along with ΄STIRIXIS΄(Support) Society for Addictive Substances and AIDS are organizing special events.
People's Park
20:00 - Seminar to raise social awareness: 'Depression in modern times'
Speakers:
- Stamatis Malelis - Journalist / Writer
- Dr. Meni Malliori - Professor of Psychiatry, Aiginitio Hospital
- Kyriakos Doumos - Actor / Songwriter
- Maria Agathou - Child and Adolescent Psychologist
This will be followed by an open discussion.
St. John's Eve Celebrations (Lampata)
Traditional fairs and jumping over the fires.
- Kastellani Girou at 20:30 outside the Cultural Society
- Pelekas at 20:30 in the village square with the Cultural Society children;s dance group
- Zigos in the evening outside the village Society Hall
- Kato Korakiana with the Ano Korakiana Philharmonic ‘ Spiros Samaras’ dance group
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
Musical Evening at Skripero High School
Skripero High School is organizing a musical evening with food, drink and live music.
19:30
Admission free
'Phantom of the Opera': Tonia Gkasiali dance school
Tonia Gkasiali dance school is organizing its annual musical and dance show with ‘The Phantom of the Opera’.
Directed by Christina Simitzi
Choreographed by Tonia Gkasiali, Alexia SImati, Katerina Danou and Wendy Gibins
20:00-23:00 at the Municipal Theatre
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
Friday & Saturday evenings at Harry’s Taverna garden
Harry’s Taverna in Kontokali has live music evenings every Friday and Saturday
‘Odiki Voithia’ (Road Assistance) band.
Vangelis Moraitis: bouzouki
Alexis Kremonas: guitar
Yiorgos Pandis: accordion
Reservations: 6981686618
Petros Iakovidis at 54 Dreamy Nights
This Saturday, 54 Dreamy Nights is hosting the famous Greek singer Petros Iakovidis.
On decks: the resident Djs Michaelo Mike & Spiros Alexakis
Admission: 10€ with drink
Sunday 24th
Starting at 19:00 from the village square
St. John's Eve Celebrations (Lampata)
Traditional fairs and jumping over the fires.
- Agios Ioannis at 21:00 with a village fair and traditional live band
- Kanoni at 20:00 at Panayia Kassopitra Church
The Doctors Bar Party at Wave
Wave beach bar at Marathias is hosting the well-known Doctors Bar Party
On decks dj Elias Gasteratos
Warm up: Michaelo Mike
Michalis Chatziyiannis live at Pazuzu
Pazuzu Beach Club at Glyfada is hosting the famous Greek singer Michalis Chatziyiannis along with Melina Makri for a summer concert by the sea.
17:00
Admission: 12€ with drink (10€ pre-sale at Ticketbox)
Free transportation: 17:00 from Old Fortress Entrance and 22:00 return from Pazuzu.
