In joint efforts to unify the Armenian community, The Mirror-Spectator Calendar is a place to find, post and share interesting events and gatherings, ANYWHERE around the world. Posting events is always FREE for everyone!
Acclaimed Jazz Pianist & Composer ALEX MINASIAN has established himself as a versatile pianist, educator, and impresario in many different musical genres. Alex has studied with some of the greatest pianists in jazz history, including Hank Jones, Don Friendman, Jean-Michel Pilc, and James Williams, and has performed in most of the country's most famous jazz […]
Russian-born Armenian flutist Yulia Musayelyan's music combines modern jazz harmonies, odd meters, and improvisation with folkloric styles from Armenia, Argentina, and other cultures, seeking to bridge distant traditions. She is joined by an international ensemble of some of the most versatile and in-demand jazz musicians in NYC and Boston. The Armenian Mirror-Spectator writes, “ grooves […]
Armenian Friends of America Kef Time is here again! Join the fun at the Armenian Friends of America (AFA) Dance. Open to all. Sat. October 19th – 6:30 PM to midnight. Featuring the live music of: Leon Janikian, Jason Naroian, John Berberian, Bruce Gigarjian and Bob Raphalian. Event held at The Armenian Church at Hye Pointe; 1280 […]
Please join the Tekeyan Cultural Association Boston Chapter for an evening of romantic music, food and wine celebrating the valentines in our lives on Saturday, February 1 at the Baikar Center in Watertown. For more details see the accompanying flyer.
Jazz-meets-rock piano virtuoso Tigran Hamasyan and band bring the Armenian folktale Hazaran Blbul—about a mythical bird traveling the world to spread harmony—to life through The Bird of a Thousand Voices. Rich in emotion and depth, the project takes audiences on a sonic adventure filled with unexpected twists and turns, where delicate ballads are followed by explosive […]
The International Armenian Literary Alliance's Los Angeles Chapter is hosting a special offsite event on March 29th after the AWP 2025 conference! Join us in Los Angeles at the Lark Musical Society at 6:30 PM, and get ready for an unforgettable evening of literature, community, and conversation! This exclusive IALA offsite event will feature readings […]
Experience an extraordinary evening of Armenian jazz with acclaimed musicians Vardan Ovsepian on piano, Emmanuel Hovhannisyan on duduk and blul, Noah Garabedian on bass, and Karen Kocharyan on drums. The quartet will celebrate Armenia’s rich 80-year jazz history, performing works highlighting the English release of late drummer Armen “Chico” Tutunjyan’s book, “Jazz in Armenia“.
The IALA Los Angeles Chapter presents a literary evening of writers in celebration of Aida Zilelian’s debut chapbook release DISSONANCE. The event hosted by the Lusanet Collective, featuring Lory Bedikian, Tina Demirdjian, Arthur Kayzakian, Cyrus Sepahbodi, Gina Srmabekian, Raffi Wartanian and Aida Zilelian, will take place on July 11, 2025, at 6:30 PM Pacific Time, […]
Get ready for an unforgettable NYC night of jazz featuring five incredible Armenian musicians — bringing rhythm, soul, and communities together. Next Gen, AGBU YPGNY, and AGBU Arts present Jazz on The Plaza.
Come join the Alex Minasian Trio at Herb Alpert's Vibrato, Wed Sept 3 Alex Minasian-Piano Mike Gurrola-Bass Roy McCurdy-Drums Straight ahead, finger popping jazz, drawing on the influences of legends such as Bud Powell, Horace Silver, & Charlie Parker
