What’s on (Exhibitions-Theatre-Events)
weekend
17 Nov 2018
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CORFU. Find out what΄s on in Corfu this weekend.
Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th
Photography Exhibition "Adriatic Fortresses that Unify" at the Old Fortress
A new collaborative project between the Municipality of Corfu, the Inspectorate of Antiquites and the Marco Polo European group from Venice aimed at creating a strong Euro-Mediterranean network with Corfu playing a key role.
The exhibition will run from 17 November to 2 December at the Old Fortress.
International Symposium on Jainism at the Museum of Asian Art
An International Symposium on Jainism is being held at the Museum of Asian Art 17 - 18 November.
The Programme and more details about the Symposium can be found at: https://elinepa.org/el/jain-symposium/
'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' at the Orfeas Cinema
Fantasy adventure written by J.K. Rowling and directed by David Yates.
Thursday 15/11 - Sunday 18/11 - Wednesday 21/11: 19:30 / 22:15 (2D)
Friday 16/11 - Monday 19/11: 19:30 (3D) / 22:15 (2D)
Saturday 17/11: 20:00 / 22:40 (2D)
Tuesday 20/11: 19:30 (2D) / 22:15 (3D)
"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
Live music evenings at `Stavrodromi` (The Crossroads) Grill house – Tavern in Pelekas
From this Saturday and every weekend for the whole winter season with renovated hall and live music.
Reservations: 26610 94274
Saturday 17th
3rd Mushroom Festival in Sinies
For the 3rd year running Sinies Educational & Cultural Society is organizing a Mushroom Festival.
- Collecting and identifying mushrooms
- Truffle hunting with dogs
- 9km run in collaboration with Kassio Dia
- Talk "Identifying Greece's Mushrooms" with author Giorgos Konstantinidis, President of the Greek Mushroom Lovers Society
12:15 - Meet at Agios Stefanos Sinies (Efkaliptos Taverna).
Union of Corfu Choirs: 8th Choir Festival
The Union of Corfu Choirs will be holding its 8th Choir Festival at 19:00.
The Festival will take place at the Platytera Conference Centre.
Admission free.
'Mantzaros' Philharmonic Society celebration concert at the Municipal Theatre
As part of its 128th anniversary celebrations ΄Mantzaros΄ Philharmonic Society will be putting on its traditional celebratory concert at 20:30.
'Burn the Stage: The Movie' at the Orfeas Cinema
Documentary film directed by Jun-Soo Park.
Saturday 17/11: 18:00
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]
`The Basics of Juggling` at Casa Lucia
Casa Lucia 11:00-13:00.
An easy and playful introduction to the art of juggling.
Suitable also for advanced jugglers
Balls, clubs, rings, diabolo, pois, contact balls, flaming knives…
Laguages: Greek, English and German
Ages: 8+ (accompanied under 8)
Info: 6994 362119
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
Live music evenings at `San Paramithi` (Like a Fairytale) meze bar
Every Saturday at the Emporiko Kentro with live music and special dishes for an unforgettable winter, full of music and tastes!
Reservations: 26610 46598 / 6979 973991
Crazy Fish Russian Club: Russian lessons every Saturday
Crazy Fish Russian Club (32 Kapodistriou St.) is organizing Russian lessons every Monday and Saturday until Sat. 22nd December.
Contact: 6995 496964
Sunday 18th
Arena Horse Riding Corfu: Jumping and Agility Competition
Arena Horse Riding Corfu in Perithia will be holding a jumping and agility competition.
The competition begins at 10:30.
Erimitis Trek
In Action Gym is organizing a trek in Erimitis on Sunday 18 November.
Start and Finish point: Agios Stefanos
Degree of difficulty: Easy to moderate
Duration: 2 - 2½ hours
Departure time: 09:30 outside the In Action Gym
Return: 13:30 from Agios Stefanos
Cost: 5€ per person
Registration at the registration area
Information: 26610 80900
2nd clean-up in Nymphes
The local council, Cultural Society and Sports Society are organizing a 2nd clean-up in Nymphes.
The clean-up will start at 09:00 on Sunday 18 November to clear the path to the waterfall.
