• Canceled Yalda: Calling in the Light

    Livestream
    Online

    Join us for an evening gathering sharing stories, poetry, and more for Yalda, the winter solstice. This year we dedicate our evening with prayers and sacred rituals honoring the bravery […]

    $5 – $15
  • State of the County 2023

    County of Santa Clara Office 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA, United States

    The annual State of the County held by the Santa Clara County Supervisors includes 2023 State of the County address by Santa Clara County Supervisor Susan Ellenberg. The event celebrates […]

    Free
  • Festival of the Oaks

    Live Oak Recreation Center 1301 Shattuck Avenue (at Berryman), Berkeley, CA, United States

    The 74th annual international Festival of the Oaks features a morning international folk dance workshop, a hot lunch, exhibition dance performance, and a program of afternoon recreational dances. Includes a […]

  • Content Magazine Pick Up Party

    West Valley College, Cilker School of Art & Design 14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA, United States

    Farima Berenji and other South Bay artists are featured in interviews and photos in Content Magazine "Perform" Summer 2023 15.3: A third-generation master cultural artist, Farima Berenji grew up in […]

  • Norouz Online Celebration

    Livestream
    Online

    Join us for an evening celebrating Norouz, the coming of Spring! Norouz is the traditional spring and new year celebration of the Persian and Central Asian people. Norouz means “New […]

    Free – $20
  • Norouz Online Celebration

    Livestream
    Online

    Join us for an afternoon celebrating Norouz, the coming of Spring! Norouz is the traditional spring and new year celebration of the Persian and Central Asian people. Norouz means “New […]

    Free – $20
  • Benicia Spring Celebration

    Benicia Public Library 150 East L Street, Benicia, CA, United States

    Join the Persian New Year (Nowruz) celebration and reception at the Benicia Public Library with sweets, music, poetry, dance performances, and more! Dr. Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective […]

    Free
  • Swinging & Thriving

    Contra Costa Regional Medical Center 500 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA, United States

    A celebration among cancer survivors and their loved ones with food, music, dance, and activities. Appearances by Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective. Please come celebrate with us. Donations […]

    Free
  • Companions of the Sun Book Launch

    Noe Valley Noe Valley, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Celebrate the launch of Dr. Farima Berenji's Companions of the Sun with a book signing, talk, and performance. Refreshments will be served. Copies of Companions of the Sun will be […]

    Free
  • Celebrate Persian New Year

    Cupertino Library 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, United States

    Join us for a lively and educational celebration of Persian New Year, or Nowruz. Enjoy traditional spring dances, including circle dances, and learn about the cultural significance behind these movements […]

    Free