BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakland Asian Cultural Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland Asian Cultural Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oacc.cc X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakland Asian Cultural Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201122T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T122813 CREATED:20201019T235654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201122T230620Z UID:8829-1606050000-1606057200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Write Now! SF Bay: Claim Ourselves\, Connect with Each Other DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/claim-ourselves-connect-with-each-other/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/11.22-OACC-Stand-Up_thumbnail.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201119T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T122813 CREATED:20201019T204943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T031526Z UID:8825-1605808800-1605812400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:San Francisco's Chinatown: Resilience\, Survival\, and Celebration DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/sf-chinatown-book-talk/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201119SFChinatownThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201114T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201114T180000 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200718T004830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201115T021334Z UID:8128-1605369600-1605376800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:140 LBS: How Beauty Killed My Mother Virtual Screening DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/140lbs/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/LOVE-ME-AS-I-AM_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201112 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200225T001549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T002837Z UID:7665-1605052800-1605139199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed for Veterans Day DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/veterans-day/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201031T103000 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20201002T013034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T213623Z UID:8721-1604138400-1604140200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Sari-Sari Story Time 2: Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/sari-sari-story-time-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201031SariSariKalipayThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201030T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201030T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200923T200339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201031T165502Z UID:8687-1604080800-1604084400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Banchan Cooking Workshop 2 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/banchan-workshop-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20201030Banchan2_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201024T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201024T143000 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200918T225921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T213741Z UID:8663-1603544400-1603549800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Oakland Chinatown Today\, Oakland Chinatown Tomorrow DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/oakland-chinatown-today-tomorrow/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20201024OCTodayandTomorrowThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201024T103000 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20201002T012455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T173423Z UID:8717-1603533600-1603535400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Sari-Sari Story Time 1: Amina and the City of Flowers DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/sari-sari-story-time-1/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201024SariSariAminaThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201017T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201017T140000 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200824T203306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T182442Z UID:8617-1602939600-1602943200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Chinatown Pretty Book Talk DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/chinatown-pretty-book-talk/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/20201017ChinatownPrettyThumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201016T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201016T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200923T200143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T173258Z UID:8683-1602871200-1602874800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Banchan Cooking Workshop 1 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/banchan-workshop-1/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20201016Banchan1_Thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201012T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201012T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200923T225708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T184228Z UID:8701-1602525600-1602531000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"In the Land of My Ancestors" Film & Conversation DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/in-the-land-of-my-ancestors/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20201012LandofAncestorsThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210101 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200813T191011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T184130Z UID:8575-1601424000-1609459199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Virtual Chuseok Festival Youth Art Contest DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/virtual-chuseok-festival-youth-art-contest/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Art-Contest_thumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Korean Center%2C Inc.":MAILTO:info@koreancentersf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200925T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200925T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200717T182601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T180006Z UID:8610-1601053200-1601060400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Quarantini Mixer: Spritz\, Mix\, & Drink From Home with Viridian and OACC DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/quarantini-mixer/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cocktail_thumb_02-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200908 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200225T000327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T002843Z UID:7663-1599436800-1599523199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed for Labor Day DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/labor-day/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200829T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200829T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200617T001659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T185823Z UID:7753-1598709600-1598713200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Love Me As I Am: How to Have an Inter-generational Conversation on Beauty Standards and Self-Worth DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/convo-between-generations/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/LOVE-ME-AS-I-AM_-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201005 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200605T171347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T214657Z UID:7989-1596844800-1601855999@oacc.cc SUMMARY:San Francisco Beginnings of Korean Immigration (1902-1920) DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/san-francisco-beginnings-of-korean-immigration-1902-1920/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th Street\, Suite 290\, Oakland\, CA 94607\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607 CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200808SFBeginningsThumbnail-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200725T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200725T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200615T212353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T181118Z UID:8033-1595682000-1595689200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Healing Around Race: Creative Writing Workshop #2 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/healing-around-race-workshop-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200711CreativeWritingThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200714T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200714T120000 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200609T192022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T002306Z UID:8018-1594724400-1594728000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Foundational Cooking Class Series: Session 4 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/foundational-cooking-class-series-4/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200623CookingClassThumbnail-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200711T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200711T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200615T212228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T183928Z UID:8029-1594472400-1594479600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Healing Around Race: Creative Writing Workshop #1 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/healing-around-race-workshop-1/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200711CreativeWritingThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200707T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200707T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200609T191928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T174154Z UID:8016-1594137600-1594141200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Foundational Cooking Class Series: Session 3 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/foundational-cooking-class-series-3/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200623CookingClassThumbnail-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200705 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200225T000243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T002906Z UID:7661-1593734400-1593907199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed for Independence Day DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/independence-day/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200630T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200609T191820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T191051Z UID:8014-1593514800-1593518400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Foundational Cooking Class Series: Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/foundational-cooking-class-series-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200623CookingClassThumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200623T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200623T120000 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200609T190723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T204256Z UID:8006-1592910000-1592913600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Foundational Cooking Class Series: Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/foundational-cooking-class-series-1/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/20200623CookingClassThumbnail-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200530T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200530T133000 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200211T175916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T185133Z UID:7600-1590840000-1590845400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/celebrating-our-heart-filled-heritage/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/20200530HeritageThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200526 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200225T000151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T002901Z UID:7659-1590364800-1590451199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed for Memorial Day DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/memorial-day/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200601 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200513T195426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200609T185159Z UID:7873-1588291200-1590969599@oacc.cc SUMMARY:APA Heritage Month List of Community Events DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/apa-heritage-month-list-of-community-events/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2020APAHeritageMonthThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200701 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200519T203201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T210203Z UID:7913-1588204800-1593561599@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Textures of April 30th" Traveling Exhibition: Call for Submissions DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/textures-of-april-30th-traveling-exhibition/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/20210430TexturesThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200419T143000 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200331T223637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T173856Z UID:7809-1587301200-1587306600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Our Communities\, Climate Change\, and COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/our-communities-climate-change-and-covid-19/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Past Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20200419ClimateChangeThumbnail.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200420 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200211T175010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T003342Z UID:7590-1587254400-1587340799@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Community Voices to Empower Change Series DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/community-voices-to-empower-change-series/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020CommunityVoicesThumbnail.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200401 DTSTAMP:20260506T122814 CREATED:20200313T202958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T184634Z UID:7734-1584230400-1585699199@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Closed to the public DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 207:00-9:00 pm(doors open at 6:30 pm)  FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for an evening of Persian culture in celebration of Nowruz\, the Persian New Year. We are pleased to welcome the Persian Classical Trio (musicians Pezhham Akhavass\, Aryan Rahmanian\, and Ashkan Ghafouri)\, and the Pezhham Tombak Ensemble to the OACC stage. They dedicate their performance to the cherished memory of the beloved Iranians who lost their lives on the 18-19 of Dey (January 7-8)\, the martyrs of Iran’s path to freedom. Their memories live on through art\, culture\, and community.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by artist Arash Shirinbab at 6:45 pm\, and a mini vendor market. If you would like to vend in the mini vendor market\, please apply at this link by March 15.   This event is part of the OACC “Celebrating our HeART-Filled Heritage” (COHH) series. COHH platforms local Asian and Pacific Islander performing artists and brings their artistry to diverse East Bay audiences. The event is free to attend\, but registration is requested at the link below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for Free Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT NOWRUZ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nowruz (meaning “New Day” in Persian) marks the arrival of spring and has been celebrated across West Asia\, Central Asia\, the Caucasus and the Black Sea Basin\, the Balkans\, and South Asia for over 3\,000 years. Ritual traditions include spring cleaning\, a 13-day celebration with visits\, gifts\, and feasts\, and gathering family around the Haft-Sin—a beautifully arranged table set with seven symbolic items (wheat sprouts for rebirth\, apples for beauty\, coins for prosperity\, and more – decorated with candles\, goldfish\, and colored eggs).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE PERSIAN CLASSICAL TRIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pezhham Akhavass was born in 1980 in Iran. He began studying the tombak at the age of five under Naser Farhanghfar and later continued his training with Saeid Roudbary. He earned his BA and MA degrees in music from San Francisco State University and is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Akhavass has performed internationally with Shahram Nazeri and Zakir Hussain\, and appeared with Yo-Yo Ma at the Hollywood Bowl. He continues to perform\, teach\, and collaborate on projects promoting Persian music worldwide.   Aryan Rahmanian was born in 1976 in Iran and began studying Persian classical music at fifteen\, focusing on vocal performance and the tar. He trained under distinguished masters including Mohammad Reza Lotfi\, Nasrollah Nasehpoor\, and Mohsen Keramati. His wide intellectual interests in philosophy\, history\, and ethnomusicology have led him to author several books on music philosophy and Middle Eastern music theory. He has produced multiple albums featuring original compositions inspired by Rumi’s poetry and has performed at major international festivals worldwide.   Ashkan Ghafouri was born in 1967 in Tehran\, Iran. He studied traditional and contemporary tar techniques and the Persian radif under Hooshang Zarif and later refined his artistry with Mohammad Reza Lotfi. He also studied harmony and composition with Farhad Fakhredini. Ghafouri co-authored a textbook on the Persian modal system and transcribed the radif of Morteza Neydavood. In 2001\, he founded Tarschool in California. An active performer and educator\, he has appeared internationally and published Tar Book in 2019. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE CALLIGRAPHER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arash Shirinbab an award-winning Arabic and Persian calligrapher based in Oakland. His work has been featured in over 80 exhibitions around the world. His work is part of private collections and prominent museums worldwide\, including the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy in Moscow and the Abgineh Museum in Tehran. Arash’s art draws from the rich traditions of Near Eastern lettering and calligraphy\, reimagining them in contemporary forms such as calligraffiti\, painting\, ceramics\, digital art\, and installations. For over 12 years\, he has dedicated his practice to public education\, leading workshops and lectures that bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern Bay Area life. URL:https://oacc.cc/event/closed-to-the-public-4/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR