PCC

Chaharshanbehsoori Cancelled
2023-03-14 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NTC Park, 2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Dear community members,

We regret to inform you that the upcoming Chaharshanbehsoori gathering, scheduled for next Tuesday, March 14th, has been canceled due to incoming storms. Our primary objective is to promote and celebrate Iranian culture in our city. However, we made the difficult decision to cancel this event.

The use of generators, lights, and live cables in the wet and windy environment can pose a significant risk to those in attendance, and we do not want to take any chances with the safety of our community. We apologize for any inconvenience it may cause.

We remain committed to organizing future events that celebrate our shared cultural heritage, and we look forward to seeing you at our next events. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

In Observation of Nowruz 1402 (Sold Out)
2023-03-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
Sold Out

No tickets will be available at the door.
Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 7 PM

with
Persian Cultural Dance Academy
Persian Classical Music
and Dinner

Iranian American Center
6790 Top Gun St. # 7, San Diego, CA 92121

Tickets: pccsd.eventbrite.com

پاسداشت آیین نوروز

کانون فرهنگی ایرانیان سن دیگو، همواره در پایداری آیین های باستانی میهن عزیزمان کوشا بوده است. امسال با توجه به شرایط خاص ایران عزیز، این کانون جشن بزرگ سالانه نوروز خود را تبدیل به مراسم “پاسداشت آیین نوروز” در محل کانون کرده است. امید داریم که با حضور پرمهرتان در پایداری این آیین باستانی یارای ما باشید
شنبه ۱۸ مارس ۲۰۲۳ ساعت ۷ بعد از ظهر
همراه با رقص دانش آموزان مدرسه ایرانیان
موسیقی سنتی وشام

Clara Breed Civil Liberties Lecture Featuring Shereen Marisol Meraji Sheily Special Events Suite
2023-03-23 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Central City Library collaborates with the Persian Cultural Center present:

Thursday, March 23, 2023, 6-8 PM

The Clara Breed Civil Liberties Lecture honors Miss Breed’s triple legacy of service, decency, and advocacy on behalf of Japanese Americans wrongly imprisoned in concentration camps by the federal government during World War II. Learn more about this on our website: sandiego.gov/missbreed

For more information and reservations please go to: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/clara-breed-civil-liberties-lecture-featuring-shereen-marisol-meraji

Nowruz Persian New Year at Escondido Public Library
2023-03-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Escondido Public Library, 239 South Kalmia St., Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
Saturday, March 25, 2023, 3-4 PM

Escondido Public Library
Turrentine Room.
239 South Kalmia Street,
Escondido, CA 92025
760.839.4683

www.escondidolibrary.org

The Persian Culture Center collaborates with the Escondido Public Library to celebrate Persian New Year. Learn about Nowruz and Persian culture with traditional Persian live music, and dance performances from the Iranian School
of San Diego dance academy, crafts,
and Persian refreshments.

“Sizdahbedar”
2023-04-02 12:00 - 18:00 | NTC Park, 2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
PCC, AIAP, and HOI present:

“Sizdahbedar”

Sunday, April 2, 2023
Time: 12 to 6 pm

Open to the public.

NTC Park, 2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA 92106

Food Provider Balboa Market

Iranian Singing Workshop
2023-04-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
Iranian Singing Workshop

with Maliheh Moradi

Saturday April 15th, 2023
3 to 5 PM

Iranian-American Center
6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA 92121

This program is in Farsi and is open to the public.
Please RSVP! pccsd.eventbrite.com
کارگاه آواز ایرانی

با ملیحه مرادی

شنبه ۱۵ آوریل ۲۰۲۳
ساعت ۳ تا ۵ عصر

این برنامه به زبان فارسی است و ورود برای همگان آزاد است

PCC Youth Committee Second Creek to Bay Clean up
2023-04-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
To celebrate Earth Day PCC youth Committee signed up to participate in Creek to Bay Cleanup.

This event is the largest environmental cleanup in San Diego County. We encourage everyone to join us to be part of this event.

PCC Youth Committee site is:
Balboa Park – Redwood Circle Trail (C2B 2023)
April 22, 2023, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Click on the link below and join the PCC Youth Group:
https://cleansd.samaritan.com/custom/501/opp_details/2654

Click on the link below and join any other site:
https://cleansd.samaritan.com/custom/501/creek_to_bay

The PCC Youth Committee would like to thank you for your continued support and participation.

San Diego Asian Film Festival - Spring Showcase
2023-04-22 19:55 - 21:55 | Ultrastar Cinemas Mission Valley, 7510 Hazard Center Drive,, San Diego, CA, 92108, United States
Pacific Arts Movement in collaboration with the Persian cultural center presents:
12th Annual Spring Showcase
April 20 to 27, 2023

Leila’s Brothers
Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 7:55 PM
Buy your ticket here
PCC members get discount

Celebrating the memorable works of Mohammad Reza Shajarian
2023-05-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Conrad Prebys Music Center, Recital Hall, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093
Saturday, May 13, 2023, 7:30 PM

Conrad Prebys Concert Hall

Tickets: General Public $25/ PCC and AIAP members $20/ free for UC San Diego students, staff, and faculty Buy Your Tickets

Siamak shajarian and Keyavash Nourai in conceert

Featuring students of the Music Department of UC San Diego

Generously supported by the Chehreazad Endowed funds for Persian Arts at UCSD

Presented in collaboration with the Persian Cultural Center (PCC) and the Association of Iranian American Professionals (AIAP) of San Diego.

Event Detail

Persian Cultural Center Annual Meeting and Election
2023-05-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Mt. Carmel High School/ISSD, 9550 carmel Mt. Rd, San Diego, CA, 92129, United States
The Persian Cultural Center of San Diego will hold its annual meeting and election for members of the Board of Directors on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Mt. Carmel High School, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mt. Carmel High School is located at 9550 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92129.

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

● Welcome by the PCC president
● Annual Board of Directors report
● Introduction of the candidates
● The election process and results

If you have been a member for the last year and are interested in running for the board, please
contact us immediately. If your membership has lapsed or you would like to become a member, this is the best time to do so and join us in our annual meeting. You can find the membership form on our website at www.pccsd.org.
A list of candidates and instructions for voting will be sent to all PCC members. Thank you for
your support. If you are a current member and d not received a voting package in the mail, please contact us immediately.

Sixth Food Drive
2023-05-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Mt. Carmel High School/ISSD, 9550 carmel Mt. Rd, San Diego, CA, 92129, United States
The PCC Youth Committee will host its sixth food drive on Sunday, May 28, 2023, from 10 AM to 12 PM.

Location: Mt. Carmel High School
9550 Carmel Mt. Rd., San Diego, CA 92129

The PCC Youth Committee would like to thank you for your donation and continued support.
All donated food will go to the San Diego food bank where it will be distributed to those who are in need.
کمیته نوجوانان کانون فرهنگی ایرانیان سن دیگو
ششمین برنامه جمع آوری غذا برای کودکان نیازمند را در روزهای یکشنبه ۲۸ ماه می از
ساعت ۱۰ صبح تا ۱۲ ظهر برگزار می کنند

Art Gallery Exhibition
2023-09-09 19:00 - 21:30 | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
An open invitation to the art show and reception of Mehrdad Samimi

Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 7 pm

Iranian American Center (IAC)
6790 Top Gun Street #7
San Diego, CA 92128

From September 9 to October 7, 2023, by appointment for more information:
(858)552-9355

نمایشگاه نقاشی مهرداد صمیمی
از ۹ سپتامبر تا ۷ اکتبر۲۰۲۳

گشایش ۹ سپتامبر از ۷ تا ۱۰ شب
ورود برای عموم آزاد است

Reading Shahnameh- Story of Zahhak
2023-09-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 7:30 PM

Tickets:pccsd.eventbrite.com

Iranian-American Center
6790 Top Gun St, Suite #7, San Diego, CA 92121

شاهنامه خوانی داستان ضحاک
:به کوشش
محمود بهروزیان
علی پیروزیان
رضا خبازیان
رانا سلیمی
دادیار وکیلی

یکشنبه 17 سپتامبر ۲۰۲۳ ساعت ۷:۳۰ بعد از ظهر

Mehregan Fall Fête with VOICES UNVEILED
2023-10-07 16:00 - 21:00 | Museum Of Art San Diego, Copley Auditorium, 1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92102, United States
Saturday, October 7, 2023

Meet & Greet session with artists and access to the SDMA including the Iran Art Gallery at 4 PM
The concert starts at 5 PM

Copley Auditorium, San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92102

Annual Fundraising for the benefit of Arts of Iran at the San Diego Museum of Art.

Voices Unveiled
Composed by: Ehsan Matoori
Vocals: Mina Deris, Maliheh Moradi
Musicians: Aidin Ahmadinejad, Mehrpouya Daneshvar, Daniele De Cario, Connor Kent, Ehsan Matoori, and Hailey Waterman

Tickets are on sale now: pccsd.eventbrite.com

Presented by the Persian Cultural Center, an annual fundraising event for the benefit of Arts of Iran at The San Diego Museum of Art.

* Tickets are non- refundable.
جشن مهرگان

.کانون فرهنگی ایرانیان و موزه‌ هنر سن‌دیگو مهرگان را جشن می‌گیرند

.درآمد حاصل از این برنامه صرف هنر ایران در موزه هنر سن‌دیگو خواهد شد

به ما بپیوندید و ما را در حفاظت از هنر ایران و تثبیت مهرگان به عنوان برنامه ثابت سالانه موزه هنر سن دیگو
همراهی کنید

Hafez Day in San Diego
2023-10-12 18:30 - 20:30 | San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Thursday, October 12, 2023, 6:30- 8:30 PM
Join us for our 4th annual Hafez Day to celebrate the life and work of Hafez, the most famous Persian poet and the only writer in the world to have their own holiday. His work is a great example of how poetry can be included in our daily lives, many Iranians memorize his works and use them as proverbs. Though known for his Iyric poetry, his poems range from themes of love to those of resistance. His works demonstrate the power of art to express the ineffable. Presented in collaboration with the Persian Cultural Center and San Diego Poetry Annual.
Neil Morgan Auditorium
San Diego Central Library
330 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
روز حافظ
کانون فرهنگی ایرانیان و کتابخانه مرکزی سن دیگو با افتخار تقدیم می کنند
چهارمین برنامه سالانه روز حافظ در پنجشنبه ۱۲ اکتبر ۲۰۲۳ در سالن بزرگ کتابخانه مرکزی برگزار می شود
در این برنامه گروهی از شاعران و صاحبنظران ایرانی و امریکایی اشعار جاودانه حافظ را ارائه می دهند
ورود برای همه آزاد است. برای آگاهی بیشتر و
رزرو جا روی این لینک کلیک کنید
https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/hafez-day-san-diego

Persian Music And Spiritual Health
2023-10-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Conrad Prebys Music Center, Recital Hall, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093
UCSD Music Department, AIAP, and PCC present:
Persian Music And Spiritual Health
Grammy Award Winning Artis Sahba Motallebi
Multi-Grammy Award-Winning Percussionist T.J. Troy
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, 7 PM
Conrad Prebys Music Center Experimental Theater
RSVP: music.ucsd.edu/tickets
Livestream: music.ucsd.edu/live

Alborz: We Climb Mountains
2023-10-28 17:00 - 19:30 | Atkinson Hall Auditorium, UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr,, La Jolla, CA, 92093, United States
UCSD Music Department, AIAP, and PCC present:
Alborz: We Climb Mountains
A screening of the documentary from Iranian-American documentary award-winning filmmaker Maryam Sepehri UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute (QI).
Sat, Oct 28, 5-00 – 7:30 PM
Get more information: https://qi.ucsd.edu/events/alborz-we-climb-mountains-free-film-screening
Atkinson Hall Auditorium at UC San Diego

San Diego Asian Film Festival
2023-11-09 19:45 - 21:30 | Edwards Mira Mesa, 10733 Westview Pkwy, San Diego, 92126, United States
Pacific Arts Movement in collaboration with the Persian cultural center presents:

24th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival
November 2 to 11, 2023

Terrestrial Verses (آیه‌های زمینی)

Official Selection, Un Certain Regard,
2023 Canne Film Festival
Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 8:45 PM

Buy your ticket here

PCC members discount code: POETRY

PCC Youth Committee's 7th Annual Food Drive
2023-11-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Mt. Carmel High School/ISSD, 9550 carmel Mt. Rd, San Diego, CA, 92129, United States
The PCC Youth Committee is excited to host its seventh food drive on Sunday, November 12 & and 19, 2023, from 10 AM to 12 PM.
All donated food will be given to the San Diego Food Bank, where it will be distributed to those who are in need.
The PCC Youth Committee sincerely thanks you for your continued support and participation, which is instrumental in keeping our community thriving.
Location: Mt. Carmel High School
9550 Carmel Mt. Rd., San Diego, CA 92129
کمیته نوجوانان کانون فرهنگی ایرانیان سن دیگو پنجمین برنامه جمع آوری غذا را در روزهای یکشنبه ۱۲ و ۱۹ نوامبر از ساعت ۱۰ صبح تا ۱۲ ظهر برگزار می کنند

PCC Youth Committee's 2nd Turkey Trot 5K Walks
2023-11-23 07:00 - 11:00 | Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Join us in our mission to help the less fortunate in our community! We invite you to participate in our 2nd Turkey Trot 5K Walks to raise funds for Father Joe’s Villages.
Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Time: 7 AM
Our goal is to raise $2,000 for Father Joe’s Villages, and your support can make a significant impact.
How to Register:
Click on the below link to donate or join our team if you want to participate in the walk
https://support.neighbor.org/team/540497
If you sign up to walk on our team, be sure to pick up your shirt. More details will be provided in the email you’ll receive from Father Joe’s Village after signing up.
The PCC Youth Committee extends its heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and participation in our cause. Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of those in need.

Mahsa Vahdat & Bridget Kibbey Duo
2023-12-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Conrad Prebys Music Center, Recital Hall, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093
UCSD Music Department, AIAP, and PCC present
Mahsa Vahdat & Bridget Kibbey Duo
TWINKLINGS OF HOPE
Saturday, December 2, 2023, 7 PM
Conrad Prebys Music Center Experimental Theater
RSVP: music.ucsd.edu/tickets

Escondido Public Library in collaboration with Persian Cultural Center presents
2023-12-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Escondido Public Library, 239 South Kalmia St., Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
Yalda: Persian Winter Solstice Celebration
Thursday, December 7, 2023
5:30 – 7 PM
Escondido Public Library
Turrentine Room
239 South Kalmia Street, Escondido, CA 92025
www.escondidolibrary.org
All Ages are welcome.
یلدا: جشنواره ایرانی آغاز زمستان
پنجشنبه، ٧ دسامبر ٢٠٢٣
۵:۳۰-۷
یلدا، آغاز زمستان ایرانی را با موسیقی زنده و اجرای رقص ایرانی، به همراه شاهنامه خوانی به زبان فارسی و انگلیسی جشن بگیرید
ورود برای همگان آزاد است

Arman Tajarrod Comedy Night
2023-12-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
Stand-up Comedy Show with Arman
Sunday, December 9, 2023, at 7 PM
Iranian American Center
6 790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA 92121
Tickets $30 Member, $35 Non-Member, $25 Students
The show is in Farsi. The recommended age for this show is 18 and above. The door opens at 6:30 PM.
By tickets at: pccsd.eventbrite.com
استند‌آپ کمدی با اجرای آرمان
شنبه ۹ دسامبر ۲۰۲۳، ساعت ۷ عصر
در مرکز ایرانیان سن‌دیگو
برنامه به زبان فارسی است و برای سنین بالای هیجده سال مناسب است

Yalda Night Tradition
2023-12-16 18:30 - 22:30 | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
With Ziba Shirazi & Mehrdad Arabi
Saturday, December 16, 2023, 6:30 PM
IAC: 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA 92121
Tickets : pccsd.eventbrite.com
Tickets are non-refundable
For Information: 858-552-9355

پاسداشت آیین کهن یلدا
همراه با زیبا شیرازی و مهرداد اعرابی
آوای زنان سرزمین مادری
نغمه ها و تصنیف های اندرونی به روایت مامان شمسی
شنبه، ۱۶ دسامبر ساعت ۶:۳۰ بعد از ظهر
در مرکز ایرانیان

Reception of Yadollah Kaboli Khansari Art Exhibition
2024-01-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
An open invitation to the art show and reception of Yadollah Kaboli Khansari
Saturday, January 13, 2024, 7 PM
From January 14 to January 27, 2024, by appointment only.
Iranian American Center
6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA 92121
نمایشگاه آثار استاد یدالله کابلی
افتتاحیه شنبه، ۱۳ ژانویه ساعت ۷ بعد از ظهر
از ۱۴ ژانویه تا ۲۷ ژانویه ۲۰۲۴ با وقت قبلی
در مرکز ایرانیان
ورود برای عموم آزاد است
برای اطلاعات بیشتر با شماره ۹۳۵۵-۵۵۲-۸۵۸ تماس بگیرید

Workshop on the Art of Iranian Calligraphy
2024-01-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
Workshop on the Art of Iranian Calligraphy
With Yadollah Kaboli Khansari
Sunday, January 14, 2024, 2 PM
Iranian American Center
6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA 92121
Register : pccsd.eventbrite.com

کارگاه آموزش خط شکسته معاصر
یکشنبه، ۱۴ ژانویه ساعت ۲ بعد از ظهر
در مرکز ایرانیان
برای اطلاعات بیشتر با شماره ۹۳۵۵-۵۵۲-۸۵۸ تماس بگیرید

Dustless Ocean
2024-01-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
“Dustless Ocean” is an enchanting night of Persian Music!
Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Alireza Shahmohamadi: Vocal
Pejman Hadadi: Tombak
Sirvan Manhoobi: Composer, Setar
Behfar Bahadoran: Compser, Setar
Tickets: pccsd.eventbrite.com
Iranian American Center (IAC)
6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA 92121
کانون فرهنگی ایرانیان سن‌دیگو تقدیم می‌کند:
کنسرت بحر بی‌غبار
شنبه، ۲۰ ژانویه ۲۰۲۴ ساعت ۷ در مرکز ایرانیان سن‌دیگو
هنرمندان:
علیرضا شاه‌محمدی: آواز
پژمان حدادی: تمبک
سیروان منهوبی: آهنگساز، سه‌تار
بهفر بهادران: آهنگساز، سه‌تار

English
2024-01-27 19:00 - 2024-02-25 21:00 | Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, California, 92101
By Sanaz Toossi
Directed by Arya Shahi
January 27 – February 25, 2024
Ticket Link
Use code PCC for a 25% discount off Premium and Area A sections for the first week and a half of performances
Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre
Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
Winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize, the Obie Award, and the Lucille Lortel Award. In a classroom near Tehran, four adult students prepare for an English proficiency exam. They each have a reason for being there: a chance at opportunity, access, or a new calling. But as they bond over this new way to express themselves, they also grapple with the lives they must leave behind. Told with hilarious wit and genuine compassion, Sanaz Toossi’s English is “both a buoyant comedy of communication and a subtle but probing exploration of what it means to speak and feel understood” (New York Theatre Guide).

English - Iranian-American Community Night
2024-02-02 18:30 - 22:00 | Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, California, 92101
Join us for English’s Iranian-American Community Night in Partnership with the Persian Cultural Center of San Diego on Friday, February 2. There will be a social mixer at 6:30 PM in Hattox Hall with a DJ and light refreshments, including one complimentary beverage per ticket. The show begins at 8 PM in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre.
Use Promo Code FARSI for $50 tickets (includes pre-show mixer)
Here’s the direct link with the promo code applied.
https://www.theoldglobe.org/pdp/24-season/english/?promo=FARSI

(Promo code FARSI is only valid for Fri, Feb 2)
