What’s on (Exhibitions-Theatre-Events)
CORFU. Find out what΄s on in Corfu this weekend.
Two days of fun and live music - Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th August.
Exhibition "Romanticism in Corfu" curated by Megakles Rogakos at the Ionian Academy
As is well known, George IV, as Prince Regent of the United Kingdom, founded the Order of St Michael and St George in Corfu and in Malta on 28 April 1818, two hundred years ago. This forms part of Corfu’s history and belongs to its heritage.
Duration: 2 – 26 August
Venue: Ionian Academy, 1 Kapodistriou & Akadimias Street, 49100 Corfu, Greece
www.ionio.gr/en/prospective/university-history
Opening Hours: 8.30am – 9pm daily, except Sunday
Communication: Mrs Ioanna Anemogianni, +30 26610 87202, [email protected]
Visuals: http://www.corfuheritagefoundation.org/romanticism-in-corfu/
'Smile of the Child' summer bazaars
΄Smile of the Child΄ invites all its friends and supporters to visit the summer bazaars that are being organized throughout Greece to support its difficult work.
In Corfu you can find us 22 July - 11 August at the Book Fair in the Upper Square 19:30 - 00:30.
8th Book Fair in the Upper Square
Sunday 22nd July to Saturday 11th August.
Opening Hours: 20:00 - 00:00
Events begin at 21:30
Art exhibition: Yiannis Christakos at Corfu Municipal Art Gallery
Duration of exhibition: 3 August - 2 September
Opening: Friday 3 August - 20:30
Opening hours: 10:00 - 16:00 (except Mondays and public holidays)
Venue: Art Hall, People's Garden
Information: 26610 48690 / [email protected]
Painting and sculpture exhibition: Tonia Andrioti and Dorion Barill
Painting and sculpture exhibition ΄Brutal Absurd΄ by Tonia Andrioti and Dorion Barill.
Duration: 1 - 25 August
Temporary Exhibition Section, Colonnade
Information: 26610 48690 / [email protected]
Art Exhibition: Iolanda Anthi Varotsi and Vassilis Loungos at Corfu Art Gallery
Two artists who are not afraid to extend their creativity into areas other than painting and are always experimenting.
The exhibition opens on Monday 16th July at 20:00 and will run until 29th August.
Opening Hours: 09:00 - 14:00 / 18:00 - 21:00 Monday to Friday
Temporary Exhibition Hall
Corfu Art Gallery
Ioannou Theotoki 77
Art exhibition 'Giorgos Koulouris 1945 - 2016' at the Museum of Asian Art
Exhibition dates: 19 July - 31 August
Opening hours: 08:00 - 20:00
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.
The stunning traditional Odyssey Varkarola, which attracts hundreds of visitors every year, will take place at the central beach in Palaiokastritsa (St. Spyridon) on Saturday 4th August.
20:45
This will be followed by a beach party.
Lakones Musical & Cultural Society
Co-organized with Corfu Municipal Environmental, Sports and Cultural Organization (DOPAP)
Kostas Maraveyias live at the Old Fortress
Kostas Maraveyias will be performing at Corfu Old Fortress on Saturday 4th August at 21:30 as part of the 8th SEVEN Festival 2018.
Production: EPTA Arts Centre - www.eptatexnon.com and 'Friends of EPTA'
Doors open at 20:30
Information: 6974 064575
'one small step' 2018 organized by Free Fall
΄one small step΄ 2018 is organized by Free Fall and will run from 23 July to 4 August. This is the 9th year of the festival and includes a variety of activities and events in the two-week period.
10:00 – 12:00 Masterclass with Lucio Baglivo
21:30 – 23:00 Performance of «one small step» (including the Performance projects by Ian Robinson and Rachael Osborne)
Art exhibition with Corfu artists at Theotoky Estate
The works of the following artists will be on display:
Spyridon Asonitis, Aspa Michalef, Dimitris Miliotis, Giorgos Pennas, Spyridon Sourtzinos and Petros Stravoravdi.
The exhibition opening will take place on Sunday 29th July at 20:00 in the winery and there will also be a wine-tasting.
The exhibition is open to the public from Monday 30th July to Saturday 4th August.
Opening hours: 10:00 - 18:00
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
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
Dj Petros Odin every Saturday at Why Cocktail Industry
DJ Petros Odin will be on decks of Why Cocktail Industry for a dynamic event.
Every Saturday after 22:00
The ‘Rebellions’ live at Caldera Lounge Bar, Moraitika
The ‘Rebellions’ with pop, rock, latin, disco, funk, swing, reggae 60s and 90s sounds.
20:00
Admission free
Antonis Remos live at 54 Dreamy Nights
This Saturday, 54 Dreamy Nights Club will be hosting the famous Greek singer Antonis Remos for a special night with old and modern songs.
Along with him the resident Djs: Michaelo Mike & Spiros Alexakis
Admission: 15€ with drink
Traditional fair in Agios Athanasios with ‘Phaeaces’ band
Agios Athanasios Cultural Society is organizing a big traditional fair with ‘Phaeaces’ traditional band.
Sunday 5th
'All Together for Corfu' clean-up in the Old Town
Early in the morning on Sunday volunteers will meet up at the new pedestrian area in Evg.Voulgareos St.
From 05:30-06:00 to 11:00
Perivoli 4th Cultural 2-day event
Perivoli Music and Arts Society is organizing its 4th Cultural 2-day Event at the village primary school on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th August.
Sunday 5th: Event with mandolins, guitars, choirs and dances. Vitalades and Vraganiotika Cultural Societies will also be participating.
Monday 6th: Traditional fair with 'Phaeaces' band.
Admission free
'Let's Dance Greece' in Kastelanous Mesi
Kastelanous Mesi Cultural Society is organizing ΄Let΄s Dance Greece΄ for the fourth year running.
Various dance groups will perform in the amphitheatre in the village square. Admission is free and all residents and visitors are welcome. There will be a party after the event with live music, traditional dances and songs from all over Greece.
Traditional fair at Vlacherna
There will be a big traditional fair at Vlacherna in Kanoni on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th.
Two memorable nights are promised with the band 'Ta Pedia apo to Garouna' (The Guys from Garouna) and singers Giorgia Soupioni and Angelos Skolarikis.
Traditional fair in Strinilas
Sunday 5th and Monday 6th August
21:00
