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Summer camp

Burbank youth center 75 East Santa Anita, Burbank, CA, United States

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CATALINA ISLAND TOUR

LET’S EXPLORE VIBRANT ISLAND OF CATALINA. DATE:  JUNE 25, 2023 AT 8:30AM TO 8:45PM PICK UP LOCATION, GLENDALE, CA PRICE PER PERSON $165.00 WITH LUNCH. RESERVE BEFORE 5/17/2023 CONTACT VICTORIA AT  818 326-7740 OR vmanook@yahoo.com

165.00$

Taline & Friends Summer Concert

Sahag-Mesrob Armenian School 2501 Maiden Ln, 2501 Maiden Ln, United States

This concert with a small and limited audience size will take place outdoors on the beautiful campus of the Sahag Mesrob Armenian school in Pasadena. Taline and three of her character friends will be there to sing, dance and have fun with your little ones. We will also celebrate June Birthdays! We will have a… Continue reading Taline & Friends Summer Concert

35$

Navasartian Victory Banquet

The Beverly Hilton 9876 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, United States

Cocktails: 4:30pm Dinner: 6:00pm 46TH NAVASARTIAN Gala Donation: $250

250$

AESA STEM Academy Armath Camp

Academy USA 1219 Los Angeles St., Glendale, CA, United States

Calling all young innovators and tech enthusiasts aged 8 to 14! Embark on a thrilling journey of coding, robotics, and 3D modeling at the Armath STEM Summer Camp in Glendale. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to explore the world of technology, develop your skills, and unleash your creativity! Program consists of 50% specially designed engineering… Continue reading AESA STEM Academy Armath Camp

Navasard (Armenian New Year) Celebration!

Deukmejian Wilderness Park 3429 Markridge Rd, Glendale, CA, United States

Come celebrate the traditional Armenian New Year with Bridging the Borders! We will have folk performances, traditional food & drink and activities. Free to attend and $25 for food & drinks. All proceeds go to Bridging the Borders, a 501c3 organization dedicated to Armenian social justice.

Free

AGBU Arts Presents: Armenians in Jazz 2023

Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United States

An evening of jazz with Armenian musicians based in New York City, featuring vocalist Lucy Yeghiazaryan, guitarist Greg Ruggiero, saxophonist Zaid Nasser, bassist Neal Miner, and drummer Byron Christopher Landham.

40$

Aurora’s Sunrise-Film Screening

Leon S. & Pete Peters Educational Center, Fresno States 5010 N. Woodrow Ave., Fresno, United States

co-sponsored by the Armenian Studies Program and CineCulture   A genocide survivor becomes a silent movie star: Aurora Mardiganian's odyssey is close to unreal. After losing her family, escaping slavery, and enduring Hollywood greed. She journeys far to tell the world of the Armenian Genocide. Followed by a discussion with director Inna Sahakyan

Free

Forbidden Homeland: Story of a Diasporan

University Business Center 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno State, United States

In 1988, a single innocent comment made at her college in southern California leads Katia, a new immigrant, to the discovery of long-lost relatives she knew nothing about. These were descendants of her grandmother’s siblings from whom she was separated because of the Genocide. As Katia decides to find answers to questions she had struggled… Continue reading Forbidden Homeland: Story of a Diasporan

Free

Break the Silence: A Reading for Artsakh

The International Armenian Literary Alliance, in partnership with AGBU and the Writers for Peace Committee of PEN International, presents Break the Silence, a reading hosted by Pulitzer Prize winner Peter Balakian, featuring besieged journalists from the unrecognized Republic of Artsakh and award-winning writers in solidarity around the globe, including Ilya Kaminsky—named by the BBC as one… Continue reading Break the Silence: A Reading for Artsakh

Event Series Microhistories in Armenian Studies

Microhistories in Armenian Studies

University Business Center 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno State, United States +1 more

A two day international conference Day 1-7:00PM-University Business Center, Fresno State Keynote speaker: Dr. Hans Lukas Kieser Victoria Abrahamyan (University of Neuchâtel) "The Contested Armenian Participation in the Syrian Great Revolt, 1925-1926" Ara Sarafian (Gomidas Institute) "The Great Drought/Famine of Van and Kurdish Armenian Relations cir. 1880" Sam Dolbee (Vanderbilt University) "Hovhannes Doumanian and the… Continue reading Microhistories in Armenian Studies

Free
Event Series Microhistories in Armenian Studies

Microhistories in Armenian Studies

University Business Center 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno State, United States +1 more

A two day international conference Day 1-7:00PM-University Business Center, Fresno State Keynote speaker: Dr. Hans Lukas Kieser Victoria Abrahamyan (University of Neuchâtel) "The Contested Armenian Participation in the Syrian Great Revolt, 1925-1926" Ara Sarafian (Gomidas Institute) "The Great Drought/Famine of Van and Kurdish Armenian Relations cir. 1880" Sam Dolbee (Vanderbilt University) "Hovhannes Doumanian and the… Continue reading Microhistories in Armenian Studies

Free

Prpoor Armenian Cultural Night 2023

Santikian Vineyards 4527 South Highland Avenue Del Rey, CA 93616, Del Rey, CA, United States

Witness an authentic Armenian tradition - the preparation of a grape molasses, Prpoor! Enjoy student performances, tri-tip slow-cooked in a firepit, chicken kebab prepared in a Tonir, handmade fresh lavash bread station, music by DJ Diko, vendor booths, and much more. This event will sell out! Secure your tickets in advance with EARLY BIRD PRICING… Continue reading Prpoor Armenian Cultural Night 2023

12$ – 75$

Armenians in Performing Arts Melbourne

Frankston Arts Centre 27-37 Davey Street, Frankston, VIC, Australia

An extraordinary cultural event featuring a special concert by Natalie Aroyan, Principal Soprano with Opera Australia and Dr. Hayk Arsenyan, New York based pianist-composer, a native of Armenia, featuring 6 short films by Armenian filmmakers. There will also be special performances by the Azad Gharibian Dance Group.

40$ – 50$

Armenians in Performing Arts Sydney

The Concourse Concert Hall 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, Australia

An extraordinary cultural event featuring a special concert by Natalie Aroyan, Principal Soprano of Opera Australia and Dr. Hayk Arsenyan, Armenian native, New York based pianist-composer. Alongside this concert and performances by AGBU Tamzara Dance Group will be 6 Armenian produced short films.

40$ – 55$

Virtual Pilgrimage: Golgotha (the site of the crucifixion)

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Holy Land Lights LLC welcomes you to our Virtual Pilgrimages... This time to the Golgotha! The rock of Golgotha is now enclosed within the Holy Sepulchre Church, under the custody of the Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches. However, Armenians have had a long relationship with the rock, too. We will visit Golgotha virtually, to… Continue reading Virtual Pilgrimage: Golgotha (the site of the crucifixion)

Free

Exhibition: Léon Tutundjian

Rosenberg & Co. Gallery 19 East 66th Street, New York, NY, United States

Rosenberg & Co. is pleased to present Léon Tutundjian, the first American solo exhibition in nearly forty years of the artist’s remarkable work. Tutundjian was an Armenian artist who fled genocide and ultimately became a prominent member of the Parisian avant-garde. Together with the Fondation Léon Tutundjian and AGBU, we are pleased to present the… Continue reading Exhibition: Léon Tutundjian

It Never Happened: Denial of Genocides in the Twenty-First Century

Throughout the twenty-first century, genocide denial has evolved and adapted with new strategies to augment and complement established modes of denial. In addition to outright negation, denial of genocide encompasses a range of techniques, including disputes over numbers, contestation of legal definitions, blaming the victim, and various modes of intimidation, such as threats of legal… Continue reading It Never Happened: Denial of Genocides in the Twenty-First Century

Free

Jerusalem and the Armenians until the Ottoman Conquest (1516)

University Business Center 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno State, United States

In the four-fold division of the Old City of Jerusalem, the Christian and the Armenian Quarters are contiguous but independent. This situation corresponds to the ancientness and the importance of the Armenian presence. Jerusalem has indeed remained a myth for Armenians since the 4th century, when Christianity was proclaimed a national religion. The relations of… Continue reading Jerusalem and the Armenians until the Ottoman Conquest (1516)

Free
Event Series 68th Annual Armenian Food Festival

68th Annual Armenian Food Festival

St. Vartan Armenian Church 650 Spruce St, Oakland, CA, United States

Armenian Food Festival Returns to Oakland for 68th Year The Largest Armenian Festival in the East Bay Oakland, CA -- St. Vartan Armenian Church has been a strong community and parish for the thousands of East Bay Armenians for almost 100 years. To continue celebrating the rich Armenian heritage, culture and cuisine, the St. Vartan… Continue reading 68th Annual Armenian Food Festival

Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry Walk of Life

On October 7, 2023 the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR) will hold its eighteenth Annual “Walk of Life” walkathon. “Walk of Life” aims to raise public awareness of ABMDR’s mission and mobilize the Armenian community of Greater Los Angeles to support the registry by signing up as donors, making contributions or volunteering. The 5K… Continue reading Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry Walk of Life

25$
Event Series 68th Annual Armenian Food Festival

68th Annual Armenian Food Festival

St. Vartan Armenian Church 650 Spruce St, Oakland, CA, United States

Armenian Food Festival Returns to Oakland for 68th Year The Largest Armenian Festival in the East Bay Oakland, CA -- St. Vartan Armenian Church has been a strong community and parish for the thousands of East Bay Armenians for almost 100 years. To continue celebrating the rich Armenian heritage, culture and cuisine, the St. Vartan… Continue reading 68th Annual Armenian Food Festival

President Reagan former Ex. director of Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Chuck Jelloian to speak at St. Gregory

St. Gregory Armenian Church, Pasadena, CA 2215 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

 Served as Executive Director of the Ronald Reagan  Presidential Foundation  Appointed by President Reagan to be Responsible for the Planning & Development of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum * A short slide show presentation on the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum with “background info” on how Chuck built this great institute for… Continue reading President Reagan former Ex. director of Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Chuck Jelloian to speak at St. Gregory

30.00$

Armenia Summer Study Program 2023 : Reflections

University Business Center 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno State, United States

Professor Barlow Der Mugrdechian led a group of eleven students on the Armenia Summer Study Program, May 23-June 8, 2023. While in Armenia students visited the major cultural and religious sites in Armenia, including a visit to Holy Etchmiadzin. They visited the Armenian Genocide Monument-Institute and the Armenian Genocide Museum. A visit to Mer Hooys-House… Continue reading Armenia Summer Study Program 2023 : Reflections

Free

Kef Time SoCal 2

Bagramian Hall Holy Cross Armenian Church 900 W Lincoln Ave, Montebello, CA, United States

The Orange County Trex Fraternity – Presents KEF TIME So Cal # 2 Date: Saturday, October 14th, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM Attire: Semi Formal or Business Casual Location: At the beautiful Bagramian Hall at 900 W. Lincoln Ave, Montebello, CA 90640 • Located within the church grounds of the Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Cathedral Food: Delicious Mezza Style… Continue reading Kef Time SoCal 2

Serouj Kradjian & Band – Piano Fantasy

College of San Mateo Theater 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA, United States

Buy tickets now! https://www.itsmyseat.com/events/625012.html Hamazkayin SF Nigol Aghpalian Chapter is presenting Serouj Kradjian and Band to celebrate Hamazkayin's 95th Anniversary. In his Piano Fantasy tour, Grammy nominated and Juno winning pianist and composer Serouj Kradjian breaks all cultural and stylistic barriers in a breathtaking show celebrating diversity and innovation. Combining an eclectic set of original… Continue reading Serouj Kradjian & Band – Piano Fantasy

100$

AESA 2023 Science and Technical Conference

CSUN - Orchard Conference Center 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA, United States

AESA invites you to our Science Conference this October 21, 2023 at the Orchard Conference Center in CSUN. The theme of the conference is Achievements and New Frontiers in Science. We will have an amazing list of speakers and panelists for you covering Life Science, Engineering, AI, and Aerospace. Breakfast and lunch will be provided!

30$
Event Series Pasadena Symphony presents Tchaikovsky 4

Pasadena Symphony presents Tchaikovsky 4

Grammy winning composer Mason Bates, esteemed conductor Brett Mitchell, and Armenian prodigy Diana Adamyan are performing with the Pasadena Symphony! Diana Adamyan is quickly gaining an international reputation as one of her generation’s most outstanding violinists. After winning the First Prize at the 2018 Yehudi Menuhin International Competition, the world’s most prestigious prize for young… Continue reading Pasadena Symphony presents Tchaikovsky 4

42$

AMAA 104th Annual Meeting Banquet

Save the Date Armenian Missionary Association of America 104th Annual Meeting Banquet Celebrating Armenian Evangelical Education Saturday, October 21, 2023 San Francisco, CA More details to follow

Event Series Pasadena Symphony presents Tchaikovsky 4

Pasadena Symphony presents Tchaikovsky 4

Grammy winning composer Mason Bates, esteemed conductor Brett Mitchell, and Armenian prodigy Diana Adamyan are performing with the Pasadena Symphony! Diana Adamyan is quickly gaining an international reputation as one of her generation’s most outstanding violinists. After winning the First Prize at the 2018 Yehudi Menuhin International Competition, the world’s most prestigious prize for young… Continue reading Pasadena Symphony presents Tchaikovsky 4

42$

AESA 2023 Fundraising Banquet

Kalaydjian Banquet Hall 3325 N Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA, United States

In light of recent developments in Artsakh and Armenia, we have decided to host a Fundraiser on Thursday, October 26th, 2023, with the sole purpose of supporting critical Aerospace Technology and Educational Programs in Armenia. This decision has been made in response to the urgent appeals and requests from various ministries, consulates, and organizations operating… Continue reading AESA 2023 Fundraising Banquet

200$

Echoes of Kef Time

University Business Center 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno State, United States

Synopsis of the Film: Richard Hagopian, a legendary Armenian-American musician, pioneered one of the most fruitful genres of Armenian cultural folk music and the joyous, dance-filled events that his band was notorious for holding: Kef Time. But times change, and the once sold-out shows faded into history. Echoes of Kef Time dives into Richard’s quest… Continue reading Echoes of Kef Time

Free

Serouj Kradjian & Band – Piano Fantasy

George Weston Recital Hall at Meridian Arts Centre 5040 Yonge St, North York, ON, Canada

Buy tickets now! https://www.itsmyseat.com/serouj/tickets.html In his Piano Fantasy tour, Grammy nominated and Juno winning pianist and composer Serouj Kradjian breaks all cultural and stylistic barriers in a breathtaking show celebrating diversity and innovation. Combining an eclectic set of original compositions with new takes on classics from around the world, the concert is a reflection of… Continue reading Serouj Kradjian & Band – Piano Fantasy

60$ – 125$

Armenians in Film at Curzon Bloomsbury

Curzon Bloomsbury The Brunswick Centre, London, London, United Kingdom

AGBU Arts' Armenians in Film: 6 Short Films by Armenian Filmmakers has been showcasing works by award winning Armenian filmmakers at the Film Society of Lincoln Center in New York City, the most distinguished film venue in the US, since 2015, as well touring the series to audiences in California, Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Australia.… Continue reading Armenians in Film at Curzon Bloomsbury

20$

WINE TASTING

Features 3 wine tastings paired with delectable food samples from the winery's artisan chef. 11 stunning wineries... info@pleasanttravelandtour.com 818 326-7740

165$

Armenian Manuscript Painting: The Early Tradition

University Business Center 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno State, United States

cant areas of early Armenian Christian Art. Although the Armenian alphabet was created in the 5 c. AD, the earliest surviving illustrated/painted manuscripts date only from the 9th c. AD. These 9th century manuscripts, such as the Etchmiadzin Gospel and the Queen Mlk'e Gospel give us insight into the early tradition of Armenian Manuscript painting.… Continue reading Armenian Manuscript Painting: The Early Tradition

Free

In Front of the Eyes of the World: The Memoirs of Setrak Timourian

Virtual-Online , United States

In Front of the Eyes of the World: The Memoirs of Setrak Timourian gives the reader a fascinating and detailed story of the life of Setrak Timourian, who was born in 1860 in Kayseri. He documented in a thorough manner, his life, the life of his family, and his many adventures. Timourian lived during an… Continue reading In Front of the Eyes of the World: The Memoirs of Setrak Timourian

Free
Event Series Cal ASA Annual Cultural Show

Cal ASA Annual Cultural Show

St. Vartan Armenian Church 650 Spruce St, Oakland, CA, United States

Cal ASA is honored to present the Annual Cultural Show 2023: Strength in Our Roots “Մեր Արմատների Ուժը”. We will once again come together to celebrate our culture with dance, music and more performances planned to be showcased for our Armenian community! This year our main theme is to bring together stories from our ancestors,… Continue reading Cal ASA Annual Cultural Show

15$ – 20$

“Komitas Hour” Concert

AGBU Vatche & Tamar Manoukian Center 2495 East Mountain St, Pasadena, CA, United States

Join us for an extraordinary musical journey as we honor Komitas, the founder of the Armenian School of Music. Immerse yourself in a unique concert that reimagines Komitas, shedding new light on his legacy and presenting a joyful exhibition of Armenian music meticulously collected and curated by Komitas. Experience the magic of Komitas’ compositions through… Continue reading “Komitas Hour” Concert