What’s on (Exhibitions-Theatre-Events)
weekend
25 Aug 2018
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CORFU. Find out what΄s on in Corfu this weekend.
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th
10th Gina Bachauer Festival
25th – 27th August at the Corfu Reading Society (concerts start at 20:30).
Among the participants are award-winning young Greek and international soloists.
Works by the following composers will be performed:
Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Liszt , Alexander Scriabin, Maurice Ravel, Spiros Samaras, Gioacchino Rossini, Claude Debussy.
Admission free for all the concerts and music workshops.
'The Meg' at the Orfeas Cinema
Sci-fi action film written and directed by Jon Turteltaub.
Starring: Jason Statham, Bingbing Li, Rainn Wilson
Thursday 23/8 - Wednesday 29/8: 21:45 2D
'Mediterranea Mente' exhibition at the Old Fortress Flour Stores
΄Mediterranea Mente - reminiscences of an Italian artist on the Phaeacian Island΄ by Beppe Labianca is being held in the St. George Flour Stores in the Old Fortress and will run until 9 September.
Exhibition "Romanticism in Corfu" curated by Megakles Rogakos at the Ionian Academy
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.
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]
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.
5th Corfu Old Town Trail
The 12km run in Corfu Town passes by some of the most interesting spots and monuments on the island as well as small neighbourhoods and alleys.
Starting point: Liston - 18:00
Fish Festival at Petriti harbour
Astera Petriti Sports Club and Petriti Fishing and Cultural Society are organizing the traditional Fish Festival at Petriti harbour. You can eat free fresh fish and enjoy yourselves with the Zorbas band.
Giorgos Katsaros at Royal Baths Mon Repos
Royal Baths Mon Repos will be hosting Giorgos Katsaros on Saturday 25 August for a one-off live appearance on the beach under the full moon.
21:00
Tickets: 10€
Reservations: 26610 82143 / 6948 897055.
Wine Festival at Kato Garouna
21:00
Plenty of free wine from local producers. Live music with 'The Guys from Garouna' and singers Angelos Skolarikis, Maria Balanika and Georgia Soupioni.
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]
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
Traditional fair in Poulades
Llive music, dance and a lot of fun.
20:30
13th Anniversary Party at Passoa Cocktail Beach Bar
Passoa Cocktail Beach Bar at Ipsos beach is celebrating its 13th anniversary with a special party this Saturday.
Fireworks and lots of surprises
Cosmopolitan: 6€
On decks: Dj Pantelis Tzekos
‘7 Mile Limit’ live at Lemon Garden (Acharavi)
The ‘7 Mile Limit’ band will perform live at ‘Lemon Tree’ restaurant in Acharavi , taking you from the New Orleans streets, through the underground speak-easies of New York and the jazz halls of Chicago to covers of great Greek songs.
Reservations: 26630 64446
Full Moon Party at Tayo Beach Bar
Tayo Beach Bar is organizing a party at Chalikounas beach to let you enjoy the last full moon of summer.
On decks: Filippos Sgouros & Dimitris Tolis
Giorgos Gakis live at Veggera (Acharavi)
Veggera in Acharavi welcomes the popular Greek rock singer Giorgos Gakis for a live performance with rock ballads under the full moon.
Ilias Vrettos live at 54 Dreamy Nights
54 Dreamy Nights will be hosting the popular Greek pop singer Ilias Vrettos for a live performance of his hits.
Admission: 10€ with drink
The ‘Melisses’ are coming to Pazuzu!
Pazuzu beach bar at Glyfada beach will be hosting the ‘Melisses’ (Bees) on their summer tour.
Admission: 10€ with drink (pre-sale at the Ticketbox), 12€ with drink (Pazuzu entrance).
25th – 27th August at the Corfu Reading Society (concerts start at 20:30).
Among the participants are award-winning young Greek and international soloists.
Works by the following composers will be performed:
Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Liszt , Alexander Scriabin, Maurice Ravel, Spiros Samaras, Gioacchino Rossini, Claude Debussy.
Admission free for all the concerts and music workshops.
'The Meg' at the Orfeas Cinema
Sci-fi action film written and directed by Jon Turteltaub.
Starring: Jason Statham, Bingbing Li, Rainn Wilson
Thursday 23/8 - Wednesday 29/8: 21:45 2D
'Mediterranea Mente' exhibition at the Old Fortress Flour Stores
΄Mediterranea Mente - reminiscences of an Italian artist on the Phaeacian Island΄ by Beppe Labianca is being held in the St. George Flour Stores in the Old Fortress and will run until 9 September.
Exhibition "Romanticism in Corfu" curated by Megakles Rogakos at the Ionian Academy
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/
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]
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.
Saturday 25th
5th Corfu Old Town Trail
The 12km run in Corfu Town passes by some of the most interesting spots and monuments on the island as well as small neighbourhoods and alleys.
Starting point: Liston - 18:00
Fish Festival at Petriti harbour
Astera Petriti Sports Club and Petriti Fishing and Cultural Society are organizing the traditional Fish Festival at Petriti harbour. You can eat free fresh fish and enjoy yourselves with the Zorbas band.
Giorgos Katsaros at Royal Baths Mon Repos
Royal Baths Mon Repos will be hosting Giorgos Katsaros on Saturday 25 August for a one-off live appearance on the beach under the full moon.
21:00
Tickets: 10€
Reservations: 26610 82143 / 6948 897055.
Wine Festival at Kato Garouna
21:00
Plenty of free wine from local producers. Live music with 'The Guys from Garouna' and singers Angelos Skolarikis, Maria Balanika and Georgia Soupioni.
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]
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
Traditional fair in Poulades
Llive music, dance and a lot of fun.
20:30
13th Anniversary Party at Passoa Cocktail Beach Bar
Passoa Cocktail Beach Bar at Ipsos beach is celebrating its 13th anniversary with a special party this Saturday.
Fireworks and lots of surprises
Cosmopolitan: 6€
On decks: Dj Pantelis Tzekos
‘7 Mile Limit’ live at Lemon Garden (Acharavi)
The ‘7 Mile Limit’ band will perform live at ‘Lemon Tree’ restaurant in Acharavi , taking you from the New Orleans streets, through the underground speak-easies of New York and the jazz halls of Chicago to covers of great Greek songs.
Reservations: 26630 64446
Full Moon Party at Tayo Beach Bar
Tayo Beach Bar is organizing a party at Chalikounas beach to let you enjoy the last full moon of summer.
On decks: Filippos Sgouros & Dimitris Tolis
Giorgos Gakis live at Veggera (Acharavi)
Veggera in Acharavi welcomes the popular Greek rock singer Giorgos Gakis for a live performance with rock ballads under the full moon.
Ilias Vrettos live at 54 Dreamy Nights
54 Dreamy Nights will be hosting the popular Greek pop singer Ilias Vrettos for a live performance of his hits.
Admission: 10€ with drink
The ‘Melisses’ are coming to Pazuzu!
Pazuzu beach bar at Glyfada beach will be hosting the ‘Melisses’ (Bees) on their summer tour.
Admission: 10€ with drink (pre-sale at the Ticketbox), 12€ with drink (Pazuzu entrance).
18:00
Free transportation: 17:00 from the Old Fortress’ entrance and return after the end of the party
Reservations: 26610 94444
Sunday 26th
August full moon at the Old Fortress
Corfu Antiquities Inspectorate, along with the 8th SEVEN Festival 2018, is once again taking part in the events organized by the Ministry for Culture for the August full moon.
Latin Chapel, Old Fortress at 21:00
The evening will begin with 3 traditional folk songs from Ag. Mathaio Cultural Society Women's Choir.
The first part of the programme will feature songs from Kynopiastes 'Yitonia' (Neighbourhood) Song and Dance group.
The second part of the programme will feature Mediterranean songs.
Admission free
Event under the full moon in Ai Yiannis Argyradon
Argyrades Cultural Society is organizing a traditional event in Ai Yiannis at 21:00.
