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Broken Borders by Emily Keyishian
Streaming through February 14th

This piece is an ongoing exploration of the story of my Grandparents on my father’s side experience of the Armenian Genocide and how that impacted our family growing up in NJ and NYC in the 70s and 80s. Framed within a trip to Turkey, my family took in December of 2024 to visit the village my Grandfather was expelled from. Hearing his perspective growing up of this utopia and the paintings his brother made, the experience of being the first to actually return to the village, and to try and imagine telling my grandfather and grandmother. This production is a combination of trying to find my way in the world as this multiethnic human, outsider everywhere, not finding any place to put down roots, and how that experience expresses itself in art as paint on canvas, and as an actor on stage embodying character.

Armenian Revolutionary Federation

San Francisco/Northern California Krisdapor Chapter

ARF Krisdapor Gomideh cordially invites you to attend the ARF Day Celebration Dinner on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

The evening will feature guest speakers and live cultural performances, promising a memorable celebration. Please refer to the attached flyer for additional details.

Your presence and participation would be a true honor and deeply appreciated as we come together to strengthen our communal bonds and support this important occasion.

RSVP – Kindly confirm the number of attendees in your party by clicking the link below at your earliest convenience:

KrisdaporSF@arfwest.org

ADMISSION IS FREE 

Kindest regards,

ARF Krisdapor Gomideh

San Francisco / Northern California

Dr. Zozan Pehlivan will deliver a short talk on her recent book titled The Political Ecology of Violence: Peasants and Pastoralists in the Last Ottoman Century. Her talk will be followed by comments and questions from UC Berkeley Department of history faculty Matthew Shutzer  and Dzovinar Derderian. 

https://events.berkeley.edu/armenian

Sun, Feb 15, 2pm – 4pm

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/barbar-band

Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1045544087737645

Event description

Barbar Band is a creative collaboration co-founded in late 2023 by Khatchadour Khatchadourian, vocalist and duduk player, and pianist Karine Vann. Combining modern musical styles with traditional instrumentation and idioms, the duo presents contemporary arrangements of Armenia’s folk, troubadour, classical and sacred musics, seeking to showcase the incredible diversity in these timeless songs of love, loss, faith, and the land. This show will feature Bay Area local musician Aaron Kierbel on drums and percussion.

Khatchadour is a Lebanese-Armenian vocalist and musician. He sings in Armenian, Arabic, and Farsi, and plays the Armenian double reed woodwind, Duduk. Khatchadour performs internationally and locally across the Bay Area. He has released five albums, and is completing his sixth album, Shounch: Breath.

Karine Vann is a pianist and educator based in the North Bay. Well-versed in a number of genres, from classical to jazz, indie rock, and folk, she has performed across the Caucasus, the Northeast US, and locally in the Bay Area. She is the founder of Janapar Piano Studio, based in the Napa Valley, where she is in high demand as a teacher of piano technique and improvisation to all ages. 

Aaron Kierbel is one of the most innovative and in-demand drummers in the San Francisco Bay Area. Known for his dynamic and versatile approach, Aaron has played and recorded with many top Bay Area artists such as Rupa and the April Fishes, The Jazz Mafia, Meklit Hadero, Diana Gameros, La Misa Negra, The San Francisco Mime Troupe, and many more. Aaron is also a passionate and respected drum instructor, known for his accessible and engaging approach to teaching all ages and skill levels.

Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door general admission; $20 for students with ID/low-income individuals. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.

Tuesday, Mar 3: 7-10 pm

1401 Howard St, San Francisco, CA

Free for patrons. General ticket $30/person.

Presented by Saint Joseph’s Arts Society

HYE THERE

(“Hye” means “Armenian”)

An Armenian variety show featuring VERA!, Mary Basmadjian (Vartoush Tota), Rusty Hammer, Anoush Ellah, Taleen Voskuni, and Hrayr Varaz.

Join us for a joyful, powerful evening celebrating the intersections of Armenian and queer culture. The night features performances by beloved drag artists VERA!, Rusty Hammer, and Anoush Ellah; stand-up comedy by Mary Basmadjian of Funny Armenian Girl with a special appearance by the iconic Vartoush Tota; poetry by language advocate Hrayr Varaz; and a glimpse into the literary world of award-winning writer Taleen Voskuni.

This event is a tribute to the resilience, creativity, and enduring spirit of the Armenian community—honoring deep cultural roots while amplifying bold, contemporary expressions across the diaspora.

Doors: 7pm Performances: 8–10pm

Seating & Access Notes Seating is first come, first served, with plenty of room to stand and enjoy the show, including viewing from the mezzanine. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

For accessibility needs, seating support, or sliding-scale entry, please email info@saintjosephsartssociety.com

We are fully ADA accessible.

RSVP