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.
DERENDEZ and BOON BAREKENDAN
Date: February 15, after the church service
Place: St. Andrew Armenian Church
The Cultural Organization of St. Andrew Armenian Church cordially invites you to celebrate Derendez (Tearyndaraj) and Boon Barekendan.
Holy Badarak at 10:30 am
Following the Badarak:
– Blessing of newly married couples
– Traditional bonfire
– Armenian folk dances
– Sale of Armenian pastries
Couples married for 1-3 years who register in advance will enjoy pleasant surprises.
For registration please call at 408-257-6743 or email: fatherdatvh@gmail.com
Sun, Feb 15, 2pm – 4pm
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/barbar-band
Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1045544087737645
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.
Tigran Hamasyan is considered one of the most remarkable and distinctive jazz-meets-rock pianists/composers of his generation. A piano virtuoso with groove power, Hamasyan seamlessly fuses potent jazz improvisation and progressive rock with the rich folkloric music of his native Armenia. Born in Gyumri, Armenia, in 1987, his musical journey began in his childhood home, where he was exposed to a diverse array of musical influences leading to him playing piano at the age of three, performing in festivals and competitions by the time he was eleven, and winning the Montreux Jazz Festival’s piano competition in 2003. He released his debut album, World Passion, in 2004 at the age of seventeen. The following year, he won the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition. Additional albums include New Era; Red Hail; A Fable, for which he was awarded a Victoires de la Musique (the equivalent of a Grammy Award in France); Shadow Theater; and Luys i Luso which featured the Yerevan State Chamber Choir focusing on Armenian sacred music stretching stylistically from the 5th century to the 20th century.
In addition to awards and critical acclaim, Hamasyan has built a dedicated following worldwide, as well as praise from Herbie Hancock, Brad Mehldau and the late Chick Corea. “With startling combinations of jazz, minimalist, electronic, folk and songwriterly elements…Hamasyan and his collaborators travel musical expanses marked with heavy grooves, ethereal voices, pristine piano playing and ancient melodies. You’ll hear nothing else like this” (NPR)
