Ithacan Philanthropic Society "The Ulysses"

10/10/2026

Congratulations to South Melbourne Hellas on becoming the Australia Cup Champions for 2026 beating Melbourne Victory 1(4) v 1(3) on penalties. A wonderful evening at Aami Stadium

14/09/2026

This Saturday - 12 til 4pm Dardalis Exhibition at La Trobe University. $10 tickets at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1625662

11/09/2026

Following on from the Club's screening of the movie Kapodistrias, the Greek Community of Melbourne is holding a seminar by Jonathan Zervis "The Assassination of Kapodistrias in 1831." This is partially sponsored by the Club.
Seminar Date: Thursday 17 Sept 2026 @ 7pm
Location: In person at Level 12, The Greek Centre, 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Language of Presentation: English
Entry: FREE
https://gcmailer.greekcommunity.com.au/newsletter/in-person-dr-spiridoula-demetriou-the-exodus-of-messolonghi-2/

05/09/2026

See Greek diaspora and Ithacan history at the Dardalis Archive. 12-4pm Saturday 19th September 2026. $10 tickets (all proceeds to the Archive) avilable at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1625662

04/09/2026

"Money changing hands" is a long held Ithacan tradition - and it lives on with Bingo once a month at the Club. Still going strong after all these years. Oct, Nov and Dec dates still to run in 2026. Contact Genia Vlass for exact dates on 0413 412 181. All members and friends welcome.

30/08/2026

Event in Lefki - This Tuesday 8.30pm for all those fortunate to be enjoying summer in Ithaki …

On Tuesday 1 September 8.30pm (EEST) at the Primary School of Lefki, Melbourne born artist Georgia Metaxas will be in conversation with Dr Marta Weiss, curator at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The talk will centre on Metaxas’s recent publication, Mnemosyne Grove. The evening will begin with an introduction by the artist, followed by a conversation with Dr Weiss. The event forms part of the Return2Ithaca Photographic Artist Residency programme, which has been running on the island for several years, bringing photographic artists and practitioners to Ithaca.

Georgia will be thrilled to see you.

26/08/2026

The Municipality of Ithaca has rejected a proposed marketing of the entirety of the Ionian islands as "The Islands of Odysseus" for promotional reasons.

https://greekreporter.com/2026/08/25/greek-island-ithaca-island-of-odysseus-brand-reject/?fbclid=IwVERDUAT7RvFwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHpOnMX5sf-95h2c_NB35pIAg7ATRDsnx4BCubYROic1mgLHUBkehzhJ_mXdi_aem_bsmzU5VQcugYV5FOksBx8g

The mayor of Ithaca, legendary home to Homer's Odysseus, rejected a proposed rebranding of all the Ionian Islands as "Odysseus' islands."

22/08/2026

Join us at the 110 Year cocktail celebration for the Club on 31 October at 7pm at Berth, Docklands. Bookings at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1629529

08/08/2026

Join us for the Member Screening of The Odyssey, this coming Sunday 16th, 3pm at Palace Cinemas Balwyn. Member priced tickets at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1610819