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SUMMARY:Drama Reading in Persian
DESCRIPTION:Theatre · Interactive Drama Reading · Melodrama \n\n\nThe Still Alarm — Behind the Curtain\nAn interactive drama reading of The Still Alarm\, directed by Toufan Mehrdadian. \nPresented in Farsi / Persian \n\n\nThe Still Alarm is part of the Behind the Curtain series\, offering a close and intimate encounter with dramatic literature through live reading\, interpretation\, and audience engagement. \nThrough the style of melodrama\, the reading explores urgent situations\, emotional conflict\, suspenseful storytelling\, and the dramatic power of voice and timing. \n\nAbout the Reading\nThis interactive drama reading brings The Still Alarm to life through voice\, presence\, and shared imagination. Rather than a fully staged production\, the event focuses on the rhythm of the text\, the emotional intensity of the characters\, and the dramatic suspense that defines melodrama. \n\n\nAbout the Play\nThe Still Alarm belongs to the melodramatic tradition\, a theatrical form known for heightened emotion\, clear conflict\, suspenseful action\, and dramatic situations that hold the audience’s attention from beginning to end. \n\n\nAbout George S. Kaufman\nGeorge S. Kaufman was an influential American playwright\, theatre director\, and humorist known for his sharp wit\, theatrical intelligence\, and major contributions to stage comedy and drama. \n\n\n\n\nDetails: Wednesday\, May 27 · 8:00 PM \nTitle: The Still Alarm \nGenre: Melodrama \nAuthor: George S. Kaufman \nDirector: Toufan Mehrdadian \nLanguage: Farsi / Persian \n\n\n\nتئاتر · خوانش تعاملی نمایشنامه · ملودرام \n\nآژیر خاموش — پشت پرده\nخوانش تعاملی نمایشنامه‌ی آژیر خاموش، به کارگردانی طوفان مهردادیان. \nاین برنامه مخاطب را به جهان پرتنش و احساسی ملودرام دعوت می‌کند؛ جهانی سرشار از تعلیق، موقعیت‌های بحرانی، هیجان نمایشی، و کشمکش‌های روشن و تأثیرگذار. \nبه زبان فارسی \n\nدرباره خوانش\n«آژیر خاموش» بخشی از مجموعه‌ی پشت پرده است؛ تجربه‌ای نزدیک و صمیمی از ادبیات نمایشی که با تمرکز بر صدا، متن، حضور بازیگران و مشارکت مخاطب شکل می‌گیرد. در این خوانش، به جای اجرای کامل صحنه‌ای، توجه اصلی بر ریتم متن، شدت احساسات، موقعیت‌های پرتعلیق و انرژی نمایشی ملودرام است. \n\n\nدرباره نمایشنامه\nThe Still Alarm در سنت ملودرام قرار می‌گیرد؛ گونه‌ای نمایشی که با احساسات پررنگ، کشمکش‌های آشکار، تعلیق، خطر، و موقعیت‌های دراماتیک شناخته می‌شود و تماشاگر را درگیر هیجان و تنش داستان می‌کند. \n\n\nدرباره جورج اس. کافمن\nجورج اس. کافمن نمایشنامه‌نویس، کارگردان تئاتر و طنزپرداز آمریکایی بود که به خاطر نگاه تیزبین، نثر نمایشی هوشمندانه و نقش مهمش در تئاتر آمریکا شناخته می‌شود. \n\n\nجزئیات: چهارشنبه، ۲۷ می · ۸ شب \nعنوان: آژیر خاموش \nژانر: ملودرام \nنویسنده: جورج اس. کافمن \nکارگردان: طوفان مهردادیان \nزبان: فارسی
URL:https://zameenarthouse.com/event/drama-reading-27/
LOCATION:Zameen Art House\, 1515 Anderson St.\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:drama,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Coffee Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Creative workshop · Coffee painting · Spring flowers \nCoffee Painting Workshop\nHave you ever painted with coffee? Join this unique and creative workshop where you will learn how to paint delicate spring flowers using coffee and a variety of artistic techniques. \nAbout the workshop \n\n\nIn this hands-on workshop\, you will explore the beautiful natural tones of coffee and learn how to use them to create a soft\, delicate floral artwork. \nThroughout the session\, you will be guided step by step through different methods of shading\, layering\, creating textures\, and working with coffee as an artistic medium. \nThis workshop is suitable for everyone\, whether you are a complete beginner or simply looking for a calm\, inspiring\, and creative experience. \nDuration: 2 hours. \n\nWhat to expect\n\nLearn coffee painting techniques such as shading\, layering\, texture\, and tone\nCreate your own delicate spring flower artwork to take home\nEnjoy a calm\, artistic\, and inspiring atmosphere\nNo prior experience needed — suitable for beginners and art lovers alike\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails: Saturday\, May 30 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nNote: All materials and tools will be provided.
URL:https://zameenarthouse.com/event/coffee-painting-workshop/
LOCATION:Zameen Art House\, 1515 Anderson St.\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Painting,Workshop
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SUMMARY:4-Session Papier-Mâché Sculpture Class
DESCRIPTION:Art workshop · Papier-mâché · Hands-on creative class \nPapier-Mâché Sculpture Class\nA creative\, hands-on workshop where participants explore the unique possibilities of papier-mâché and create their own original handmade artwork over the course of four guided sessions. \nAbout the class \n\n\nIn this 4-session papier-mâché course\, participants will learn how to shape\, build\, and decorate sculptural forms using papier-mâché paste\, simple tools\, and creative mixed-media techniques. \nEach participant will work toward creating a unique art piece of their choice. Projects may include jewelry and accessories\, sculptures\, decorative vessels\, relief wall art\, light objects\, or other sculptural forms based on personal interest. \nThis class is designed as a playful and inspiring space for experimenting with texture\, volume\, form\, and imagination while learning practical papier-mâché techniques. \nSession length: 1 hour and 30 minutes per class. \n\nWhat to expect\n\nA hands-on introduction to papier-mâché sculpture and form-building\nCreative project options including accessories\, decorative objects\, relief art\, and sculptural pieces\nGuidance through the process of shaping\, layering\, drying\, and finishing your artwork\nAll materials\, papier-mâché paste\, and tools included for each session\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails: Tuesdays in June · 4 sessions \nIncluded: All materials\, papier-mâché paste\, and tools are provided.
URL:https://zameenarthouse.com/event/4-session-papier-mache-sculpture-class/
LOCATION:Zameen Art House\, 1515 Anderson St.\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Class,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Persian Poetry Night
DESCRIPTION:This session is in Farsi ·\nاین جلسه به زبان فارسی است \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin us for the sixth Persian Poetry Night\, a gathering dedicated to exploring linguistic limitations in Persian poetry\, with a special focus on women poets. \nIn this session\, Dr. Leila Sadeghi\, PhD in Linguistics\, writer\, poet\, and researcher\, will speak about the ways language can shape\, restrict\, and reveal poetic expression in Persian poetry\, especially in relation to the work of women poets. \nThe poetry night will be followed by a screening of Our Brave Mama\, a documentary by Bahman Farmanara about Simin Behbahani. \n\nWhat to expect\n\nA Persian-language poetry gathering centered on linguistic limitations in poetry\nA talk by Dr. Leila Sadeghi on Persian poetry and women poets\nScreening of Our Brave Mama\, a documentary about Simin Behbahani by Bahman Farmanara\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, June 4 \nTime: 7:00 PM \nHost: Fatemeh Rahimi \nFilm screening: 8:15 PM \nLocation: 1515 Anderson St.\, Granville Island \n\n\n\n\nنشست ششم: محدودیت‌های زبانی در شعر با محوریت شعر زنان\nدر نشست ششم شعر فارسی گرد هم می‌آییم تا دربارهٔ محدودیت‌های زبانی در شعر فارسی، با محوریت شعر زنان گفت‌وگو کنیم. \nدر این نشست، خانم دکتر لیلا صادقی، دکترای زبان‌شناسی، نویسنده، شاعر و پژوهشگر، برای ما از محدودیت‌های زبانی در شعر فارسی با موضوعیت شاعران زن خواهند گفت. \nدر ادامهٔ برنامه، مستند «ننه دلاور ما» ساختهٔ بهمن فرمان‌آرا دربارهٔ سیمین بهبهانی به نمایش در خواهد آمد. \n\nموضوع برنامه: محدودیت‌های زبانی در شعر فارسی با محوریت شعر زنان \nزبان برنامه: فارسی \nسخنران: دکتر لیلا صادقی، دکترای زبان‌شناسی، نویسنده، شاعر و پژوهشگر \nنمایش ویژه: مستند «ننه دلاور ما» ساختهٔ بهمن فرمان‌آرا دربارهٔ سیمین بهبهانی \n\n\nتاریخ: پنجشنبه، ۴ جون \nزمان: ساعت ۷ شب \nمیزبان: فاطمه رحیمی \nزمان نمایش فیلم: ساعت ۸:۱۵ شب \nنشانی: 1515 Anderson St.\, Granville Island
URL:https://zameenarthouse.com/event/persian-poetry-night-6/
LOCATION:Zameen Art House\, 1515 Anderson St.\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Ava Shadmani’s new album\, Yesterday’s Seven Thousand Years
DESCRIPTION:CD Release Celebration · Live music · Artist conversation \nCD Release Event: Yesterday’s Seven Thousand Years\nJoin us at Zameen Art House on Granville Island for a special evening celebrating violinist Ava Shadmani’s new album\, Yesterday’s Seven Thousand Years\, released by Rhea Records. \nAbout the event \n\n\nFollowing the digital release of the full album on May 29 across all streaming platforms\, we are excited to invite you to a special evening exploring the music and ideas behind the project. \nThroughout the event\, we’ll discuss the inspirations that shaped the album\, hear a selection of the music performed live\, and meet members of the creative team and musicians who helped bring this album to life. \nThis gathering is a chance to experience the album in a personal setting\, connect over the music with the artists\, and be among the first to take home a physical copy of the release. \n\nWhat to expect\n\nA special CD release event for Yesterday’s Seven Thousand Years\nLive performances of selected music from the album\nA conversation about the inspirations and ideas behind the project\nA chance to meet members of the creative team and musicians\nRefreshments and a physical copy of the CD included with admission\n\n\n\nFeatured musicians on the album\n\nMehrdad Gholami\, flute\nKiandokht Nouri\, piano\nJonathan Lo\, cello\n\n\n\nDate: Sunday\, June 7 \nDoors open: 4:30 PM \nEvent begins: 5:00 PM \nArtist: Ava Shadmani \nAlbum: Yesterday’s Seven Thousand Years \nLabel: Rhea Records \nLocation: Zameen Art House\, Granville Island \nAdmission includes: Refreshments and a copy of the CD \n\nSpace is limited\, so be sure to reserve your spot early. We would love for you to join us in celebrating the release of Yesterday’s Seven Thousand Years with Rhea Records!
URL:https://zameenarthouse.com/event/ava-shadmanis-new-album-yesterdays-seven-thousand-years/
LOCATION:Zameen Art House\, 1515 Anderson St.\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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SUMMARY:Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:For Musicians & Music Lovers \nZameen Jam Session #18\nJoin us at Zameen Art House on Sunday\, June 7 for our 18th intimate jam session—an evening where the sounds of Zameen echo from around the world. \n\n\n\nWho it’s for\n\n🎻 Musicians — Bring your acoustic instrument and join the circle.\n🎧 Music lovers — Come hang out\, unwind\, and soak in the rhythm.\n\n\n\n\nAbout the night\nThis evening celebrates the beauty of sounds crossing genres and cultures through spontaneous music-making.\nExpect a warm\, welcoming vibe\, attentive listening\, and the kind of musical conversation that only happens when we gather in person. \n\nDetails\nSunday\, June 7 · Zameen Art House
URL:https://zameenarthouse.com/event/jam-session-18/
LOCATION:Zameen Art House\, 1515 Anderson St.\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Jam Session
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SUMMARY:Sudanda Night
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 18 · 7 PM · Granville Island \nSudanda Night\nAn evening of Sudanese music\, poetry\, rhythm\, and community in the heart of Vancouver. \n\n\nAbout the event\nSudanda brings a warm and powerful sound shaped by the musical traditions of Sudan\, Nubia\, rural Africa\, and the Arabic world. Led by Vancouver based composer\, singer\, and Oud player Alaaeldin Abdalla\, the group creates music that carries deep cultural roots while opening space for connection\, reflection\, and celebration. \nAlaaeldin’s compositions draw on traditional Sudanese Arabic structure and the words of contemporary Sudanese poets. Together with Western instrumentation\, Sudanda creates a rich sound tapestry that feels soulful\, alive\, and welcoming. The music moves between tenderness and rhythm\, inviting the audience into a shared experience of culture\, memory\, and possibility. \n\nWhat to expect\n\nA live performance blending Sudanese\, Nubian\, African\, Arabic\, and Western musical influences\nOriginal compositions by Oud player and singer Alaaeldin Abdalla\nA vibrant ensemble featuring guitar\, accordion\, trumpet\, bass\, percussion\, vocals\, and Oud\nAn evening filled with rhythm\, poetry\, reflection\, and community spirit\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Sudanda\nSudanda was formed in 2004 from a meeting of Sudanese and Canadian musical voices. The band features the compositions of Alaaeldin Abdalla\, who originally studied music at the High Institute of Music and Drama in Khartoum. After leaving Sudan during a time of violence\, repression\, and abuse of human rights\, Alaaeldin continued his musical journey through Libya and Cairo before making Vancouver his home. \nThe music of Sudanda is carefully fused with the sounds of Earle Peach on acoustic guitar and vocals\, Jane Kalmakoff on accordion and vocals\, James Griffiths on trumpet\, Riv Lai on bass\, and Wesley Skakun on percussion. Together\, they create a musical adventure that touches within and invites respectfulness through a unified sound. \n\n\nBand members\n\nAlaaeldin Abdalla\, Oud and vocals\nEarle Peach\, acoustic guitar and vocals\nJane Kalmakoff\, accordion and vocals\nJames Griffiths\, trumpet\nRiv Lai\, bass\nWesley Skakun\, percussion\n\n\n\nDetails\nDate: Saturday\, July 18\nTime: 7 PM\nEvent: Sudanda Night\nLocation: 1515 Anderson St\, Vancouver\, Granville Island\nMusic: Sudanese\, Nubian\, African\, Arabic\, and Western fusion \nNote: Join Sudanda for an intimate and uplifting night of music that brings people together through rhythm\, poetry\, and shared cultural expression.
URL:https://zameenarthouse.com/event/sudanda-night/
LOCATION:Zameen Art House\, 1515 Anderson St.\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6H 3R5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music Performance
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