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    Events happening during Greek Heritage Month in Vancouver

    EbrahimBy EbrahimDecember 17, 2023No Comments3 Mins Read

    Greek Heritage Month returns to Vancouver from June 3 to 26.

    Let’s break some plates (wait, not those)!

    Get ready for a month of traditional Greek art, culture, food and history through June.

    Greek Heritage Month will see plenty of fun and educational events (like pottery workshops and a film festival) and culminates with one of Vancouver’s biggest street festivals, Greek Day on Broadway. The month-long celebration is organized by the Canadian Hellenic Congress of British Columbia.

    Here’s what you can expect this month!

    Golf with the gods

    Play against the Greek gods in this charity golf tournament. Proceeds will be donated to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.

    When: June 3 at 1 p.m.

    Or: Mayfair Lakes Golf and Country Club – 5460 No. 7 Road, Richmond

    Cost: from $275

    Greek art showcase

    Nine local Greek artists will come together to present paintings, photographs and copperplate works focusing on themes of Greek mythology and nature.

    When: June 4 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

    Or: Kitsilano Neighborhood House – 2305 W 7th Ave.

    Cost: Free

    The history of ancient Greece: educational conference

    Follow Professor Emeritus Peter G. Prontzos as he recounts stories of his guided travels in Greece, from historic sites like the Parthenon and Olympia to elements of modern Greek life and culture.

    When: June 11 at 1 p.m.

    Or: Vancouver Hellenic Community Center (Upper Hall) – 4500 Arbutus St.

    Cost: Free

    Reading by author Peter Katsionis

    Settle in for story time and listen to an excerpt from Hellfire reigning by the author himself, Peter Katsionis, professor and writer at UBC. The novel is a sequel to Homelandtakes place during the time of Alexander the Great.

    When: June 11 at 4:30 p.m.

    Or: Vancouver Hellenic Community Center (Upper Hall) – 4500 Arbutus St.

    Cost: Free

    Cyprus Day

    Learn all about Cypress, including bike trails, wine tours, and other information for those looking to tour the country.

    When: June 12

    Or: Vancouver Hellenic Community Center (Upper Hall) – 4500 Arbutus St.

    Cost: Free

    Vancouver Greek Film Festival

    Enjoy contemporary and classic Greek films at this three-day festival dedicated to cinema as art.

    When: June 16 to 19

    Or: The Cinematheque – 1131 rue Howe

    Cost: From $14

    Basil the Comedian: Comedy Evening

    Let world-famous Greek comedian Basile make you laugh with a hilarious comedy set piece and mingle with other audience members at an after-party.

    When: June 18 at 7:30 p.m. and after-party at 10 p.m.

    Or: Vancouver Hellenic Community Center – 4500 Arbutus St.

    Cost: From $50 (comedy set) and $10 (after-party)

    Come Clay with me

    Join local artist Suzy Birstein and learn how to make Greek-inspired pottery. The workshop is open to those 16 years or older and all experience levels.

    When: June 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Or: Studio Suzy Birstein

    Cost: Free (registration required)

    Greek Day on Broadway

    Celebrate Greek culture with live music, performances, food vendors, and family activities at this all-day festival.

    When: June 26 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

    Or: Greek town in Kitsilano

    Cost: Free

    Ebrahim
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