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AGBU Young Professionals DC

This chapter serves the greater DMV region.

The only Armenian network of its kind spanning five continents, AGBU YPs make Armenian communities around the world thriving, better places to live through civic involvement and international cooperation.

05/19/2026

A huge thank you to for leading our Marash embroidery workshop last month, and for all those who came out to craft🪡🧵🧶

04/21/2026

The weather is warming up --- come celebrate outside with us!🌸On Thursday, May 14, we'll be at Dacha Beer Garden from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Come grab a drink and spend time with friends, both old and new.

Register for free here: https://forms.gle/CatKyDFgNr9mLfgLA

04/20/2026

We had the best time discussing Aram Mrjoian's new book Waterline📖with the author! Thank you to everyone who came, to our co-sponsor International Armenian Literary Alliance, and to our host Yerevan Cafe. Stay tuned for future book club events!

04/06/2026

Spring invites us to refresh, reset, and renew🌸

This Sunday at 1:30PM, join YPDC to give new life to the clothes you already love.

Through Marash embroidery, a traditional Armenian technique originating in the historic city of Marash, you'll transform everyday pieces into something powerful and personal. Known for its rich texture and bold, raised stitching, this art form has been passed down through generations--enduring displacement, oppression, and erasure.

Join Mariam Karapetyan of as she guides you through this hands-on workshop.

🎟️ $35
🪡 Bring any one article of clothing!
🧵 All other materials will be provided
✨ No prior experience needed
📍MLK Central Library (Room 401-E)
901 G St. NW, Washington DC
🗓️Registration closes on Wednesday, April 7

Transform your pieces and wear them proudly! Register here: https://agbuyp.org/embroider-your-wardrobe-reserve

03/29/2026

Last chance! 🚨 Join AGBU Young Professionals DC TOMORROW as their Armenian Book Club hosts a live virtual discussion and Q&A with author Aram Mrjoian. The event will focus on his debut novel Waterline.

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4s3iDTz

03/01/2026

We’re excited to announce that our next event will be a discussion of Aram Mrjoian’s new book Waterline. Join us on Sunday, March 29 from 3:00–5:30PM at Yerevan Cafe for an afternoon of thoughtful conversation about the book. The event, cosponsored by the International Armenian Literary Alliance (IALA), will include a live virtual discussion and Q&A with the author himself. Light Armenian snacks will be provided.

This event is free, but registration is required and space is limited. Be sure to purchase your copy of Waterline and read it ahead of time so you can fully take part in the discussion. Support IALA by purchasing the novel at their bookshop.org storefront: https://bookshop.org/a/99361/9780063393523

We’re proud to host this event in support of contemporary Armenian writers—come be part of the conversation and help celebrate today’s Armenian literary voices.

Register here to secure your spot: https://forms.gle/hMKirL4ZSY8yxYT48

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In Waterline, a close-knit Armenian American family grapples with the aftermath of losing one of their own. The book explores the complex beauty of diaspora, the weight of inherited trauma, and the echoes of the Genocide on contemporary Armenian life. This is a searing portrait of a family afloat in grief and the perseverance needed to rise above. Learn more about the book and author at https://armenianliterary.org/ll25-mrjoian/

The International Armenian Literary Alliance (IALA) supports and celebrates writers and translators around the world by fostering the development and distribution of Armenian literature in the English language, and in translation. Learn more by visiting: armenianliterary.o

02/26/2026

This Sunday, join Uptown Talkies for a screening of The Color of Pomegranates (1969) — Sergei Parajanov’s legendary masterpiece on the life of Armenian poet Sayat-Nova.

After the screening, YPDC Board Member Sophia Badalian will lead a post-film discussion.

📍 March 1 | 6:00 PM
📍 Miracle Theatre

Widely regarded as one of the most visually radical films ever made in the Soviet Union, the film was banned for its religious symbolism and artistic nonconformity. Parajanov was later imprisoned on politically motivated charges and sentenced to hard labor in the gulag.

🎟 Special YP Rate: $6
💳 Click the link to secure your ticket: https://tr.ee/NvANHDKxXj

01/15/2026

We’re excited to announce that AGBU YPDC is teaming up with Lavash Live to present A Winter’s Song 🎶❄️ Join us on Thursday, January 29th at the Avalon Theatre in Washington, D.C. for a special screening that celebrates music, identity, and the beauty of Armenia. Doors open at 5:30 PM, with the film beginning at 6:00 PM, plus a special pre-recorded message from the cast. Afterwards, join us at a nearby bar to further discuss the film!

About the film: When aspiring singer Liana is given just three weeks to create a demo, she travels to Armenia for the holidays hoping to spark creativity, and discovers something far deeper along the way.

Tickets are $18 🎟️ - register here: https://agbu.org/winters-song-screening-2026

12/22/2025

Did you miss us? Ring in the New Year with us at Nor Tari Disco and dance the afternoon away to beats from DJ Vahshi and Mari 💿🌟

DJ Vahshi and Mari are a regular B2B duo and cofounders of Hye Frequencies: a collective of NYC-based Armenian DJs that pushes the boundaries of sound and identity. Mari draws on her Assyrian-Iraqi and Armenian roots to mix Middle Eastern folk and hip-hop with club, bass, and experimental electronic music. As both a DJ and interdisciplinary artist, Vahshi explores a variety of different soundscapes from energetic house to sultry techno, infusing elements of traditional SWANA rhythms to create powerful club beats.

Join us from 2-6 PM at Crush Dance Bar (2007 14th St NW) and start the year on the dance floor. Early bird tickets are $25 through January 10, general tickets are $30 from January 11–23, and same-day tickets will be $50 on January 24.

Register here: https://agbuyp.org/nor-tari-disco-2026

12/19/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Holiday Gift Pop Up earlier this month 🎁 We loved seeing so many familiar and new faces come together in support of an important cause. A big thanks to Yerevan Cafe for hosting us in their beautiful space!

Thanks to your purchases, we raised $1,500 which will fully sponsor three women from Artsakh to participate in the Fund fo Armenian Relief’s She Can program. She Can helps women turn their skills and talents into sustainable small businesses through hands on training, mentorship, and access to seed funding.

Stay tuned for more info about our January event!

11/21/2025

We are just 2 weeks away from our holiday pop-up shop! In the meantime, learn more about the products and handicrafts you can expect and the incredible Armenian women behind them.

This event is organized in partnership with the Fund For Armenian Relief (FAR) and their She Can program, which supports women in Armenia—many of them displaced from Artsakh—by helping them build sustainable livelihoods through business training, mentorship, and startup funding that turn their talents into thriving small businesses.

Stop by Yerevan Cafe any time between 5:00pm and 8:00pm on Friday, December 5 — there will be extended happy hour deals 🍸

Register for free here: https://forms.gle/YFfwtG7RPjpZGkDN8

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