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:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20250716T204802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T184440Z UID:21768-1755345600-1755363600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Hawaiian Arts and Culture Day DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/hawaiian-day/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Hawaiian-Day-2025-Web-1080x1080-v2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20250812T221942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T184819Z UID:21840-1757187000-1757192400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Ragas in Conversation DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/ragas-conversation/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Ragas-in-Convo-Preview-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20250721T061943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T200256Z UID:21777-1758376800-1758384000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: A History of Chinese Life Under American Racial Law (1850s-1960s) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/chinese-author-panel/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/UPDATED-Chinese-Author-Panel-Web-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T163000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20250807T182331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T214833Z UID:21818-1759590000-1759595400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Oakland Ilokana Film Premiere DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/oakland-ilokana/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Oakland-Ilokana-Preview-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20251028T175531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T195915Z UID:22574-1762300800-1769903999@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"The Asian Elder Portrait Project:" an Exhibition of Drawings by Luke Sera-Tacorda DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/asian-elder-portrait/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Luke-Sera-Tacorda-1080-x-1080-PREVIEW.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T203000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20250927T170106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T034601Z UID:22386-1762369200-1762374600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:"Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America" book talk with Jeff Chang DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/jeff-chang-bruce-lee/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Jeff-Chang-Bruce-Lee-Book-Launch-Preview-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T203000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20251008T150709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T011128Z UID:22466-1762628400-1762633800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Arabesque: A Middle Eastern Dance and Music Concert DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/arabesque/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Arabesque-Preview-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20251119T172208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T173414Z UID:22663-1764936000-1764939600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:December Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mending-dec2025/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251205T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20251107T213211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T201421Z UID:22621-1764961200-1764968400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:“The Empathizer" A Documentary About Vietnam Screening and Discussion DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/empathizer/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Empathizer-Preview-1080-x-1080-px-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20251216T062046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T195717Z UID:22737-1767960000-1767963600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:January Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mending-jan2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20251212T053126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T183728Z UID:22709-1768060800-1768068000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Chinese Couplets: A Film by Felicia Lowe DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/chinese-couplets/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Chinese-Couplets-Preview-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T143000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20251030T163029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T052106Z UID:22603-1768136400-1768141800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:From Ally to Activated: Breaking Barriers to Community Action DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/activated/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Redesigned-Get-Activated-FB-1080-x-1080-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20251229T212949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T213238Z UID:22767-1769349600-1769356800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Reparations: A Film by Jon Osaki DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/reparations-film/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Reparations-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20260114T160348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T185220Z UID:22798-1770163200-1773532799@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Topaz Toddlers Exhibition: Children’s Art from an American Concentration Camp DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/topaz-toddlers/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Upcoming Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Topaz-Toddlers-FB-1080-x-1080-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20251225T030557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T212416Z UID:22758-1770462000-1770480000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Lunar New Year x Black History Month 2026: Celebrating Asian & African-American Solidarity DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/lny-bhm-2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Celebrating-Asian-African-American-Solidarity.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20260121T225442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T225727Z UID:22841-1770984000-1770987600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:February Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mending-feb2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260222T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20260120T072722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T042457Z UID:22815-1771768800-1771776000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Honoring Day of Remembrance: Children’s Art from an American Concentration Camp DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/day-of-remembrance-2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Topaz-Toddlers-FB-1080-x-1080-px-v2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20251218T155311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T203515Z UID:22743-1772280000-1772283600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Bilingual Bike Commuting Basics Workshop (Cantonese and English) DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/bike-basics/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bike-Commuting-Feb-28-English-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20260303T201924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T202235Z UID:22986-1772798400-1772802000@oacc.cc SUMMARY:March Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mending-feb2026-2/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20260219T084830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T084959Z UID:22932-1773579600-1773586800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Tales of the Tofu Goddess: A Tribute to the Artful Life of Flo Oy Wong DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/tofu-goddess/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Tofu-Goddess-Preview-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20260226T194319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T224303Z UID:22956-1773792000-1779580799@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Our Language\, Our Story: Photos by Joyce Xi DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/joyce-xi/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events,Upcoming Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Joyce-Xi-Exhibition-PREVIEW-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20260227T233159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T194052Z UID:22970-1774033200-1774040400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Nowruz with the Persian Classical Trio DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/persian-classical/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Nowruz-2026-Preview-1080-x-1080-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260403T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20260327T192619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T192722Z UID:23133-1775217600-1775221200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:April Mending Circle DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/mending-apr2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Mending-Circle-Evergreen-Preview-White-Background.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20260323T211521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T233740Z UID:23100-1775908800-1775919600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Southeast Asian New Year Celebration 2026 DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/sea-ny-2026/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SEAsian-NY-2026-1080-x-1080.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20260323T185428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T190026Z UID:23090-1776528000-1776535200@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Echoes of Eureka: A Youth Opera Bridging History and Hope DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/echoes-eureka/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Echoes-of-Eureka-FB-1080-x-1080.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20260326T233054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T210412Z UID:23119-1777118400-1777125600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:The OACC 2026 Interactive Artist Showcase DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/oacc-showcase-26/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Interactive-Artist-Showcase-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20260331T221747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T223148Z UID:23139-1777208400-1777222800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Tea & Tiles: A Sunday Social With 13 Orphans DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/tea-tiles/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tea-Tiles-FB-1080-x-1080-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20260326T234447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T215414Z UID:23126-1777813200-1777820400@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Strong Like Bamboo DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/strong-bamboo-26/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Strong-Like-Bamboo-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260517T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20260409T230626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T185722Z UID:23171-1779026400-1779033600@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Stories from the Edge of Sea: A Book Launch With Andrew Lam DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/andrew-lam/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Andrew-Lam-Book-Launch-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T133657 CREATED:20260413T185348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T001308Z UID:23198-1780167600-1780174800@oacc.cc SUMMARY:Celebrating Our HeART-Filled Heritage: Celebrating the Zither—Asian American Identity and Cultural Survival DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our HeART-filled Heritage: Sounds of Greater KhorasanAfghan and Tajik Poetry and Music Sunday\, Jan. 12\, 2025  1:30 PM Calligraphy Demonstration\,2 PM Concert FREE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT  Join us for an uplifting afternoon of traditional music and poetry with master musicians from Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Featuring Homayoun Sakhi and Maruf Noyoft.   The concert will be preceded by a calligraphy demonstration by a master traditional Islamic calligrapher\, Hakim Karimzada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Musicians \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homayoun Sakhi is an Afghan rubab maestro born in Kabul to a renowned musical lineage. From age ten\, he immersed himself in mastering the national instrument\, the double-chambered rubab\, under his father’s tutelage in the traditional ustâd-shâgird apprenticeship. In 1992\, he and his family sought refuge in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, following the chaos of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. There\, Homayoun’s exceptional talents gained recognition\, making him a popular entertainer known for his diverse repertoire. In 2001\, he relocated to Fremont\, California\, home to the largest Afghan community in the US. There\, he introduced his refined rubab style\, quickly becoming a local musical leader and earning national and international acclaim as a performer\, teacher\, and composer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maruf Noyoft\, a native of Badakhshan\, Tajikistan\, embarked on his journey into the world of traditional Central Asian music at the University of Art and Culture of Tajikistan. There\, he honed his craft on the Badakhshani Setor while also mastering instruments such as the Rubab and Daf under the guidance of local virtuosos. Driven by a deep appreciation for poetry and a desire to uncover the layered meanings within mystical Persian verse\, Maruf expanded his artistic repertoire by learning to sing these profound compositions\, completing a harmonious fusion of music and poetry.   After immigrating to the United States\, Maruf remained deeply committed to his art. For many years\, he was the sole performer and vocalist representing Badakhshan’s mystical musical heritage\, keeping its rich traditions alive and resonant in a new cultural landscape. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calligraphy Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abdul Hakim Karimzada\, born in Afghanistan\, is a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and master calligrapher with over 30 years of experience in different types of calligraphy and fine writing\, such as traditional and modern scripts. He started calligraphy in the Herat Province of Afghanistan by learning different writing styles\, including Nastaliq\, Kofie\, Naskh\, and Thuluth scripts. He went on to create thousands of works by using these scripts. He also invented a new fine writing called Nilofar over the course of his calligraphy life.   Karimzada is a senior board member and trainer at the Herat Calligraphy Association.⁠ He has taken an active part in various calligraphy exhibitions inside and outside of Afghanistan and many solo exhibitions of his work. He has won numerous awards for his art and the collections of his calligraphy works.   Learn more about Karimzada’s work at hakimkarimzada.com.⁠ URL:https://oacc.cc/event/asian-zither/ LOCATION:Oakland Asian Cultural Center\, 388 9th St. #290\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Upcoming Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oacc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Asian-Zither-FB-1080-x-1080-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Oakland Asian Cultural Center":MAILTO:programs@oacc.cc END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR