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Join us for a day of restoration and nourishment on Saturday, May 10 at the lovely @berkeleyherbalcenter 🌿

Anahit Markosian, founder and head herbalist of the Armenian organic skincare brand @nairian.us will guide us in a DIY herbal oil workshop, followed by an Armenian tea tasting & pressed flower arts&crafts. A light meal and workshop materials will be provided.

Tickets are $33 per person. Sign up early and Venmo “🌼” to @ emanouks to secure your spot. Bring a 12oz mason jar with you and snacks to share 🍓

Antaram | Անթառամ 🌼 (lat. helichrysum) the Armenian name for a flower containing unfading, everlasting wisdom ֍

In solidarity, 

Dear Armenian Community of the San Francisco Bay Area!

You are cordially invited to celebrate Homenetmen Walnut Creek Gars chapter’s 25th Anniversary Gala on May 10th.
We sincerely hope you will join us for an unforgettable evening of dinner, dancing, and celebration as we honor our community’s achievements.

Please RSVP by April 26th.

For purchasing individual tickets, sponsoring the event, or placing an ad in our ad book, please visit this link: https://www.walnutcreekgars.org/gala
Thank you for your continued support and dedication. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Homenetmen Walnut Creek Gars
Executive Committee

RSVP: https://www.walnutcreekgars.org/gala

HAYRENIQ- Vonn Dance School Annual Performance

Date: May 10th at 5 pm

Place: VPAC Theater, De Anza College

Presented by the Cultural Organization of the St. Andrew Armenian Church, the Vonn Dance School Annual Showcase “Hayreniq” is a vibrant celebration of Armenian culture, history, and identity through the art of dance and music.

This year’s event brings together dedicated dancers of all ages—from children to adults—along with special guest performers for an unforgettable evening that celebrates the richness of our heritage. The program features heartfelt choreographies inspired by traditional Armenian folk dances, reflecting the strength, spirit, and timeless stories of the Armenian people—from village gatherings to expressions of national identity.

“Space is limited; Reserve early”

Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event. 

Barbar Band

Modern Soundscapes in Armenian Music

Barbar Band is a creative collaboration between Khatchadour Khatchadourian, vocalist and duduk player, and Karine Vann, pianist, and musicologist. Combining modern musical styles with traditional instrumentation, the duo presents arrangements of Armenia’s folk, troubadour, and sacred music, which include musical landscapes both old and new to showcase the incredible diversity in these timeless songs of love, loss, faith, and the land.

Featuring:

Karine Vann – Piano and Vocals
Khatchadour Khatchadourian – Duduk and Vocals

Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm doors, 7:30 pm show
Admission: (Online) $25-30 / (Door) $30 general, $25 student & senior

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom Street San Francisco, CA 94110

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ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Khatchadour is a Lebanese-Armenian vocalist and musician. He sings in Armenian, Arabic, and Farsi, and plays the Armenian double reed woodwind, Duduk. Khatchadour has released five albums and is working on his sixth album, Shounch: Breath.

Follow his work on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube!

Karine Vann is a pianist and researcher with degrees in classical piano from the Jacobs School of Music and Musicology from the University of Oxford. Originally from the DC area, she studied improv with local jazz master Wade Beach for two years before moving to Armenia, where she worked with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage to help preserve and document the country’s rich folk culture. She currently resides in Napa, where she teaches piano, singing, improvisation, and arranging.

Follow her work on Facebook, and Instagram!

EVENT DETAILS

Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm doors, 7:30 pm show
Admission: (Online) $25-30 / (Door) $30 general, $25 student & senior

Note: A limited quantity of additional tickets will be available for purchase at the door unless otherwise noted on the Facebook event page that the show is SOLD OUT.

Purchase advance tickets for this event

Note: Purchasing an advance ticket guarantees admission but does not guarantee a seat. Seating is first come, first served.

RSVP to the Facebook event:

Volunteer for this event!

The Oakland Chapter of the Triple X (Trex) Fraternity is hosting our first-ever “Armenian Fellowship Night” on Tuesday, May 20, to introduce fellow Armenian men around the Bay Area (and beyond!) to enjoy an evening of food and drink, along with the opportunity for prospective new members to learn more about Trex, our chapter, our goals, activities, and the benefits of Brotherhood.