What’s on (Exhibitions-Theatre-Events)
weekend
27 Oct 2018
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CORFU. Find out what΄s on in Corfu this weekend.
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th
'Johnny English Strikes Again' at the Orfeas Cinema
Starring: Olga Kurylenko, Rowan Atkinson, Michael Gambon
Thursday 18/10 to Wednesday 24/10: 19:50
'Halloween' at the Orfeas Cinema
Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak
Thursday 25/10 to Wednesday 31/10: 22:00
Spyros Gelekas art exhibition:"Imaginations Through a Painted Canvas" at Corfu Art Gallery
Corfu Art Gallery will be holding an art exhibition with the works of Spyros Gelekas - ΄Imaginations Through a Painted Canvas΄.
Duration: Wednesday 10 October to Friday 16 November
Opening: Wednesday 10 October at 20:00
Corfu Art Gallery - Temporary Exhibitions Hall
Monday-Friday: 09:00 - 14:00 / 18:00 - 21:00
Pizzamano fecit: Gerasimos Pizzamanos Exhibition at the Municipal Art Gallery
The works of this little-known Ionian artist from the early 19th century are being presented for the first time.
Corfu Municipal Art Gallery
Opening: Friday 28th September at 20:00
Duration: 28/09 – 17/11
Daily 10:00 – 16:00, except Mondays and public holidays
26610-48690, [email protected]
"5" Sculpture Exhibition in the People's Garden
Works from the exhibition of sculpture "5" which was held in the Art Hall 26/6 - 31/7 will remain on display in the People΄s Garden.
At the end of the exhibition the artists decided to leave their outdoor works on display in the Garden for residents and visitors to enjoy. They will remain there until the end of October.
Exhibition 'The World of CERN' in the Municipal Theatre Foyer
On display will be experiments that have taken place at CERN and research into Elementary Particle Physics with photos, posters and short videos.
Short presentations and guided tours are planned for the duration of the exhibition.
Admission free.
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.
Weekend at Kantoni Estate
Spend unique Weekends at Kantoni Estate!
Reservation: 6988 799070 / 26630 23157
Saturday 27th
Puppet Workshop for children at Casa Lucia, Sgombou
Every Saturday from 6 October to 3 November
11:00 - 12:30 at Casa Lucia, Sgombou.
Opera Masterclass with the renowned baritone Christoforos Stambogli
ForArt Society is organizing an opera masterclass with the renowned baritone Christoforos Stambogli.
Christoforos Stambogli has performed at the best opera houses in the world - Metropolitan Opera House in New York, Royal Opera House in London and others.
The masterclass will take place Wednesday 24 - Saturday 27 October.
Information/Registration: [email protected] / 6947 666954 / 6937 525503 and ForArt Society on Facebook.
Russian Gastronomy Week in Athens and Corfu
Saturday 27/10 Corfu
15:00-17:00
Cookery masterclass for children with the Russian chefs.
Admission free with reservation
Kontokali Bay Resort & Spa
17:00-19:00
Presentation of tourism and local food and drink production in Arkhangelsk and Yamalo-Nenets.
Admission free
19:00-22:00
Dinner - The cuisine of Northern Russia and Pustozerk.
Chefs - Denis Karapetov (Arkhangelsk region) and Alexander Ermolin (Yamalo-Nenets region).
Admission by ticket
Kontokali Bay Resort & Spa
Open recycling discussion in Lefkimmi
Lefkimmi Cultural & Environmental Society invites everyone to an open recycling discussion on Saturday 27 October at 19:30.
The meeting will take place in the Literature and Arts room at Lefkimmi Junior High School.
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
Live music evenings at Abakas traditional meze-bar
Abakas meze bar is organizing live music evenings every Saturday.
Artistic, folk and traditional songs.
Velissariou 30
Oktoberfest at Jasmine Café Bar for the whole month!
Oktoberfest has come to Jasmine Café bar to stay for the whole month with three special, fruity beer-cocktails!
Sunday 28th
28th October celebration: Programme of events
Sunday 28 October
07:30 - Marches with Philharmonic Bands in the central streets in town. Joyful pealing of bells in all the churches.
08:00 - Raising of the flag at the New Fortress with Philharmonic Bands and armed forces lined up at the entrance.
10:55 - Arrival of guests of honour at the Metropolitan Church.
11:00 - Official Doxology at the Metropolitan Church Spiliotisas led by Nektarios Archbishop of Corfu, Paxos and Diapontia Islands.
Following the Doxology the formal message of the day will be presented by Marina Papasotiriou, curator of the Corfu branch of the National Gallery.
11:30 - Memorial Service and laying of wreaths at the Hero statue by officials.
One minute silence in honour of the glorious dead.
12:15 - Procession along Agoniston Polytechniou St. with war disabled, students, pupils, scouts, guides and units from the Armed forces, Police, Port Authority, Fire Service and Border Guards as well as the Philharmonic Bands 'Mantzaros', 'Spyros Samaras' and 'Capodistrias'.
17:30 - Lowering of the flag at the New Fortress.
Concert with extracts from 'Axion Esti' - orchestra, choir and narration
On the occasion of the National Anniversary for 28 October 1940 the Metropolis of Corfu, Paxos and Diapontia Islands and the Agios Mathaios Cultural Society are co-organizing a concert.
In the amphitheatre at 'Platytera' Foundation for the Chronically Ill.
In the amphitheatre at 'Platytera' Foundation for the Chronically Ill.
