Since 1980, Pharos has hosted events exploring all aspects of Greek culture.
Scroll down for recent and upcoming events.
Mar 27: Luthieros brings the Ancient Lyre from Greece to Vancouver 🎶
On March 27th, Pharos welcomes Luthieros from Thessaloniki, with a concert and workshop on the ancient Greek lyre—inspiration for countless instruments including the oud, lute, and guitar. Click to read more and see performances.
Feb 27: Ancient Walls – An Adventure in Archaeology with Caroline Barnes
Please join us February 27th at 7:30pm, in person at 4500 Arbutus Street, Vancouver, for an adventure in archaeology with Caroline Barnes.
Jan 30: A Conversation in Film with Harry Killas, maker of Aristotle’s Lagoon and Greek to Me
Please join us January 30th at 7:30pm, in person at 4500 Arbutus Street, Vancouver, for film clips and conversation with filmmaker Harry Killas.
Dec 5: Athens and its Environs, 1987-2000, with Christos Dikeakos
Please join us December 5th at 7:30pm, in person at 4500 Arbutus Street, Vancouver, for a special talk and photographic exhibition on the environs and place names of Athens, 1987-2000, with internationally recognized photographer Christos Dikeakos.
Nov 7: A Tree’s Tears: The Story of Chios Mastic, with Sophia Karasouli-Milobar
Please join us November 7th at 7:30pm, in person at 4500 Arbutus Street, Vancouver, for a special talk on Mastic, a resin produced by trees that grow only on the Greek island of Chios. Mastiha-flavoured treats will be available at the event!
Pharos’ Spring Music, April 25: Drómeno plays Ipirotika! 🎶
Drómeno specializes in the regional folk music of Northern Greece, as well as classic Rembetika, and is highly regarded in Greek music and dance circles. We are delighted to welcome them live via Zoom.
Join us: April 25th at 7:30pm PST
Zoom: Meeting ID 639 0599 8130 | Password: 640528
Direct link: bit.ly/pharos2021zoom
‘Coins and the Archaeologist’, with Dr. Robert Weir
Coins have their stories to tell. This is certainly true in the case of coins recovered from archaeological excavations, especially excavations of sites otherwise little known to history…
Pharos offers lectures on all aspects of Greek culture, ranging from ancient history, literature and archaeology to modern traditions including dance and music. All welcome!
Events are held at 7:30 pm on the last Monday of October-November and January-April. Events listed below are held online via Zoom: please join our mailing list for links.