Diaspora Arts Connection

Diaspora Arts Connection Diaspora Arts Connection is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting artistic and cultural events in the San Francisco Bay Area & beyond.

Diaspora Arts Connection is a non-profit organization that aims to foster deeper understanding and lasting connections among diverse cultural and ethnic groups in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond through the organization of cultural and artistic events.

Jon is for the third edition of Circle of Love & Light drum circle sessions at Impossible Stage on Sunday September 13. ...
08/17/2026

Jon is for the third edition of Circle of Love & Light drum circle sessions at Impossible Stage on Sunday September 13. 🌿🥁✨

Hosted by Amir Etemadzadeh, this gathering continues to grow from a small circle into a beautiful space for connection, reflection, healing, rhythm, and community.

Each circle is an invitation to slow down, be present, share what feels right, and experience the grounding power of rhythm and intentional gathering through drumming.

Whether you’ve joined us before or this will be your first circle, you are warmly welcome. Come exactly as you are. 💛

We’re grateful to everyone who has helped shape this community and can’t wait to gather again.

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Amir Etemadzadeh’s Circle of Love & Light at Impossible Stage in Berkeley yesterday was an uplifting celebration of rhyt...
08/17/2026

Amir Etemadzadeh’s Circle of Love & Light at Impossible Stage in Berkeley yesterday was an uplifting celebration of rhythm, music, and community!

Thank you to everyone who joined and made it such a joyful evening!

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A magical morning filled with stories, music, songs, and imagination, inspired by the beloved books of Dr. Bahram Ghadir...
08/17/2026

A magical morning filled with stories, music, songs, and imagination, inspired by the beloved books of Dr. Bahram Ghadiri.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Impossible Stage in Berkeley for this joyful family gathering!

Your story. Your voice. The stage is open. 🎤 Sign up via form in bio.On Saturday, September 19, the Berkeley Storytellin...
08/14/2026

Your story. Your voice. The stage is open. 🎤 Sign up via form in bio.

On Saturday, September 19, the Berkeley Storytelling Festival invites community members to step into the spotlight at the Berkeley Open Stage.

Share a five-minute true story—funny, moving, surprising, joyful, difficult, or anything in between. No competition, no judging, and no previous storytelling experience required. Just real people sharing real stories in a warm and supportive space.

Not ready to take the stage? Come listen, encourage the storytellers, and experience an evening shaped by the voices of our community.

Tickets and signup via the link in bio.

Come with a story—or simply come ready to listen.

Hosted by Shayan Ravandoust

Everyone has a story. This workshop will help you find yours—and bring it to life onstage. ✍️🎤As part of the inaugural B...
08/13/2026

Everyone has a story. This workshop will help you find yours—and bring it to life onstage. ✍️🎤

As part of the inaugural Berkeley Storytelling Festival, join Third Culture Tales founder Shayan Ravandoust for a hands-on workshop exploring the craft of true personal storytelling.

Together, we’ll work on how to:

✨ Find the story inside a meaningful experience
✨ Shape it into a clear and compelling narrative
✨ Create vivid scenes and memorable moments
✨ Use voice, movement, and presence effectively
✨ Connect authentically with a live audience

No previous writing or performance experience is required. Whether you’re preparing to tell your first story or looking to strengthen your skills, you’ll find a welcoming and supportive space to experiment, learn, and share.

Participants will also have the opportunity to tell a five-minute story at the Berkeley Open Stage later that evening.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
🕛 12:00–2:30 PM
📍 Impossible Stage
2033 University Avenue, Berkeley

Space is limited. Register at:
diasporaartsconnection.org/bsf2026

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08/13/2026

A beautiful afternoon of stories, reflection, and connection. 💜

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Finding Your Story: Writing & Performing Personal Narratives and brought such openness, curiosity, and generosity into the room.

A very special thank you to Dr. Persis Karim for sharing her wisdom, experience, and deep passion for writing and storytelling, and for helping participants discover the stories within their own lives.

We’re grateful to everyone who wrote, listened, shared, experimented, and took the leap from the page to the stage.

Here’s a look back at the day. 🎥✨

08/12/2026

Los Angeles — get ready for Mohammad Khodadadi live at the Paramount on August 28! 🎶✨

Known for bringing music, storytelling, humor, and audience connection together in his own unmistakable style, Khodadadi creates performances that are as entertaining as they are musical.

Join us for a special evening in LA and experience it live.

📍 Paramount, Los Angeles
📅 Friday, August 28
🎟️ Tickets available now — link in bio

08/12/2026

Before we celebrate 10 years of Let Her Sing®, we’re looking back at the unforgettable voices, music, and moments of Let Her Sing® 2025. ❤️🎶

Last year, artists from across cultures and musical traditions came together in San Francisco and Los Angeles around a shared belief: women’s voices deserve to be heard—freely, fully, and without fear.

✨ 2025 Vocalists
Evin Şah
Golrokh Aminian
Meghan Kabir
Monicki
Sheenub
Shokufeh
XYE featuring ASADI
Special Guest Sussan Deyhim

🎶 Let Her Sing® House Band
Yahya Alkhansa — Music Director / Drums
Asaf Ophir — Woodwinds
Sara Saberi — Oud
Nima Hafezieh — Piano
Mohammad Shabani — Percussion
Mohammad Talani — Guitar
Safa Shokrai — Bass

🎨 Art Director: Navid Ghaem Maghami

To every artist, musician, collaborator, supporter, and audience member who made 2025 possible: thank you for raising your voices with us.

Now, we move toward a milestone: Let Her Sing® turns 10.

Join us this fall as we celebrate a decade of music, artistic freedom, solidarity, and the power of the female voice.

San Francisco — October 17, 2026
San Diego — October 24, 2026

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5221 Central Ave
Richmond, CA
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