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Docunight #42 [San Diego]: Iran's Arrow
2017-10-04 19:00 - 2017-10-05 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
IRAN’S ARROW
The Rise and Fall of Paykan
Directed by: Shahin Armin, Sohrab Daryabandari
2016 / 78 min
Persian with English subtitles
On the spring of 1967, when the first Paykan rolled off the assembly line on an outskirt of Tehran, no one thought this car would be produced for 38 years, or that it could have such an impact on a whole nation.
Iran’s Arrow features numerous talking heads who share a common interest for the country’s emblematic car, ranging from historical to sociological analyses, from technical to artistic expertise and from sheer passion to a complicated love-hate relationship. The film uses rare archival footage, as well as a large collection of vintage photos and imagery, to document thehistory of Paykan, the way it’s been perceived throughout the years, and its links with Iran’s major historical and sociological landmarks, such as the White Revolution (1963), the industrialization, the rise of the middle class, the Islamic Revolution (1979), the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988), and social economic mutations of the post-war era.
Older Paykan owners – including official and unofficial taxi drivers- testify of the fundamental role it played and still plays in their everyday life, as a means of transport, a source of income, and sometimes an achievement in itself. A number of Paykan enthusiasts, most of them from the younger generation, are being interviewed about their very special relationship with the car they grew up with. The film also documents the decline of the Paykan, while showing how it is still very much alive in the culture and memory of the country. Interviews are also conducted with artists who use Paykan as a medium or the subject of their art.
Shahin Armin is an automotive design-engineer and a lifelong Paykan expert. Born in Tehran and a car enthusiast before he could even talk or walk, he moved to the US in his twenties and worked in the US car industry for 13 years (Chrysler, Michigan and Honda America, Ohio).
Although he worked on the design of modern and sophisticated cars, he could never get the Paykan out of his head. In 2009 he started thePaykanHunter.com blog, thus initiating an extensive research about Iran’s emblematic car. Upon returning to Tehran in 2012, he co-curated two Paykan themed art exhibitions exhibiting work from prominent Iranian artists.
Iran’s Arrow is a result of his many years of extensive research into the history of this car, his experiences interacting with his fellow Paykan enthusiasts, and his comprehensive understanding of the car’s impact on Iranian society.
Sohrab Daryabandari is a Tehran based professional photographer and filmmaker whose 25 year-long career has been stretching between almost all areas of expertise in analog and digital photography. His work has ranged from journalistic, commercial, and artistic to architectural and industrial photography, which later lead him to editing as well as industrial, artistic and documentary filmmaking.
His photographic work, which was regularly exhibited and published in Iran and Europe, has later been influencing his filmmaking, notably in Dammam (Iran, 2003) and Sharveh (Iran, 2005), his two documentaries on ethnic Iranian music.
Iran’s Arrow owes him its remarkable photography, the minute treatment of archive material, and its overall filmmaking and editing quality, considering the conditions of production and the limited resources.

Movie and Discussion Series
2017-10-06 18:30 - 22:30 UTC | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
Persian Cultural Center Presents:
Movie and Discussion Series:
Friday October 6, 2017 at 7:30 PM in IAC
“The Song of Sparrows – آواز گنجشکها”
a film directed by Majid Majidi (2008, Drama, 97min)
After losing a valuable ostrich, Karim (Reza Naji) is fired from his job tending fowl on a small farm. Desperate to repair his daughter’s broken hearing aid, Karim sets out on his motorcycle to find work in the bustling city of Tehran, Iran.
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Door will be open at 6:30 pm for DINNER
If you would like to have dinner, please send an email to sdmovienights@gmail.com and reserve your meal by 5 PM on Friday Oct 6, 2017.
Choice of dinner: 1) Beef Kebob plate 2) Chiken Kebob Plate 3) Vegeterian Plate – (Kebob Lounge)
Iranian- American Center
6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA 92121, Info:858-552-9355

TRITONE ENSEMBLE
2017-10-07 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
Persian Cultural Center Presents:

TRITONE ENSEMBLE
Persian Pop Classical Concert
Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 7:00 PM

Tickets: 858-552-9355

Iranian- American Center

6790 Top Gun St. #7
San Diego, CA 92121
Info:858-552-9355

Hafez Day
2017-10-12 06:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States

Jong-e Farhangi
2017-10-13 19:30 - 22:30, 2017-11-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2018-01-12 19:30 - 22:30 UTC | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
Persian Cultural Center Presents:
Jong-e Farhangi
ورود برای عموم رایگان است

Sara & Ayda , Pegah Ahangarani, Ghazal Shakeri & Mostafa Zamani
2017-10-19 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Reading Cinemas Town Square, 4665 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA, 92117, United States
SHEED Persian Film Festival in collbration with کانون فرهنگی ایرانیان present Maziar Miri’s acclaimed 2017 film, Sara & Ayda, directed by Maziar Miri, starring: Pegah Ahangarani, Mostafa Zamani, Ghazal Shakeri, Saeed Changizian, and Tina Pakravan
San Diego Screening
Thursday, October 19, 2017, 8:00 pm
Reading Cinemas Town Square
4665 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117
Synopsis:
Sara and Ayda are two intimate friends. When the reputation of one of them is in danger they both try to help solve the situation. But how far will they go to support each other?

Game Night
2017-10-20 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States

Movie and Discussion Series
2017-11-03 19:00 - 22:30, 2017-12-01 19:00 - 22:30, 2018-01-19 19:00 - 22:30, 2018-02-16 19:00 - 22:30 UTC | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
Persian Cultural Center Presents: Movie and Discussion Series

Door will be open at 7:00pm
“ورود برای عموم رایگان می باشد”
Iranian- American Center
6790 Top Gun St. #7
San Diego, CA 92121
Info:858-552-9355

Persian Comedy Night with K-VON
2017-11-04 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
Persian Cultural Center Presents:
Persian Comedy Night w/ headliner: K-von
Special Guest Comedian: Melissa Shoshahi
Join us for laughs at the Iranian-American Center
Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Doors Open at 5:15pm (*don’t be late, this will sell out!)
Tickets:
$35 VIP ticket + Tshirt or DVD + skip to the front of line for photos at the end)
$25 General Admission
$20 PCC Members Price
$15 Students (ages 21 & under w/ student ID)
(*Buy 6 tickets get 1 free. Simply Call @ 858-552-9355 to get your free ticket)
**This program is PG13 & will be in English.
*** recommended for ages 12+ (Some language & topics not suitable for little kids)
Iranian- American Center
6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA 92121, Info:858-552-9355

Setar Recital
2017-11-11 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
Persian Cultural Center Presents:

Setar Recital
with Kourosh Taghavi
Saturday November 11, 2017 7:00Pm

Tickets:$10

Iranian- American Center
6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA 92121, Info:858-552-9355

Lily Afshar
2017-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Smith Recital Hall, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA, 92182, United States
The Persian Cultural Center, the SDSU School of Music and Dance, and the SDSU Persian Club Present:
World- Renowned Classical Guitarist Lily Afshar in Concert
Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 6pm
Smith Recital Hall, San Diego State University
Free to Public
Reservation: 858-552-9355

PCC Annual Community Bazaar
2017-12-03 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mt. Carmel High School/ISSD, 9550 carmel Mt. Rd, San Diego, CA, 92129, United States
Persian Cultural Center Presents:
PCC Annual Community Bazaar
Sunday December 3, 2017 9:00am to 12:00pm
At Mt. Carmel High School/ISSD
9550 Carmel Mt. Rd, San Diego, CA 92129
Table Reservation and information:858-552-9355

Art Gallery
2017-12-09 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
Persian Cultural Center Presents:
بازگشايي نمايشگاه نقاشي در مركز ايرانيان
شنبه ٩دسامبر ٢٠١٧ ساعت ٧
Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 7 PM
At Iranian American Center

Yalda celebration
2017-12-16 19:00 - 23:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sufi Mediterranean Cuisine, 5915 Balboa Ave, San Diego, 92111, United States
Persian Cultural Center Presents:
Yalda Celebration
Saturday, December 16,2017
We are happy to announce that DJ Julius is joining our Yalda Celebration
Come and celebrate Yalda with us with Live music by Armin Vigen and his band, DJ Julius, Dinner, sofreh Yalda and much more. Please get your tickets today.

Tickets and information: online https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yalda-celebration-tickets-40851237150
or PCC office at: 858-552-9355

Stage reading of the Shakespeare's Midsummer Night Dream
2018-01-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Conrad Prebys Music Center, Recital Hall, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093
PCC and UCSD present:

Stage reading of the Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night Dream

Saturday January 13, 2018 – 7PM
Conrad Prebys Music Center recital Hall, UCSD

San Diego, CA 92093

This event is free to public!

Game Night
2018-02-02 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
Persian Cultural Center Presents:
Game Night
Friday February 2, 2018 From 7- 9:30pm
Free For PCC Members
Please bring an item of food to share
at
Iranian- American Center
6790 Top Gun St. #7
San Diego, CA 92121
Info:858-552-9355

Professor Abbas Amanat (New Book) Iran: A Modern History
2018-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
USD, SDSU, UCSD ME Studies, UCSD Third World Studies, AIAP, IASF and PCC Present:
Professor Abbas Amanat
New Book: (Iran: A Modern History)
“Limited copies of the book will be available at the event.”
Tuesdays February 6th, 2018 at 6pm
Location: IAC, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, SD, CA 92121 858-552-9355

Sibarg Ensemble
2018-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
Persian Cultural Center Presents:

Sibarg Ensemble
Sunday, February 11, at 6 PM.
This is a CD Release Concert, and celebrate the publication of their first album “Cipher”
Location: PCC/IAC

Tickets & Info: pccsd.eventbrite.com

A play reading of “Mina’s Revolution”
2018-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
The Persian Cultural Center Present:
A play reading of “Mina’s Revolution”
This play was written by local playwright, Paul-David Halem and is based on the novel by local author, Mehrnoosh Mazarei.
Saturday, February 24th, 2018 – 7PM
Iranian-American Center
The doors will open at 6:30 and the presentation will begin sharp at 7 pm. This play will be in English and is not suitable for very young children.
The general admission is $20 and $15 for PCC’s members and students.
Ticket info: pccsd.eventbride.com or call 858-552-9355

Dornob Collective in Concert
2018-03-03 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
Persian Cultural Center Presents:
Dornob Collective in Concert
Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 7pm.
Tickets and Information: 858-552-9355
pccsd.eventbride.com
At: IAC 6790 Top Gun St, Ste. 7, San Diego, CA 92121

Jong-e Farhangi
2018-03-09 19:30 - 22:30 UTC | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
Persian Cultural Center Presents:
Jong-e Farhangi
Due to Nowruz events we do not have Jong e Farhangi this month.
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Chehar Shanbeh Soori
2018-03-13 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NTC Park, 2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
PCC, AIAP and HOI Present:
Chehar Shanbeh Soori
Tuesday March 13, 2018 7-10pm
Location: NTC Park, 2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA 92106

Movie and Discussion Series
2018-03-16 19:00 - 22:30 UTC | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
Persian Cultural Center Presents:
Movie and Discussion Series

“I Feel Sleepy – خوابم می آد”
a film directed by Reza Attaran (2012, Drama, 90 min)

Friday March 16, 2018 at 7:00 PM

Reza is a middle age teacher who has trouble communicating with women, but now falls in love with a saleswoman.

Door will be open at 6:30 pm

“ورود برای عموم رایگان می باشد”

Iranian-American Center

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

Info:858-552-9355

Nowruz Celebration
2018-03-17 18:00 - 23:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Merriot Hotel La Jolla, 4240 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Persian Cultural Center is excited to announce that this year’s Nowruz gala is now SOLD OUT. We appreciate everyone’s support! We are looking forward to seeing you on Saturday, March 17th at the La Jolla Marriott Hotel!
The Evening Will Feature:
KAMRAN & HOOMAN LIVE in San Diego!!!!
Along with internationally renowned DEEJAY AL and featured dance performance by the Persian Dance Academy.
Special guest MC will be Shally Zomorodi.
Seated Dinner served until 8 pm.
– Tickets are non-refundable
– Children under 5 are not permitted
Special THANK YOU to our generous sponsors:
The Super Dentists
ICONO Financial Service Inc.
Digital Pro
American Security RX
Moussighi Family

Art Gallery
2018-03-19 09:30 - 2018-04-27 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Iranian American Center, 6790 Top Gun St. #7, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
Persian Cultural Center Presents:

Art Gallery
March 3- April 27
Open to public from 9:30am to 2:00pm (Monday to Friday) At Iranian- American Center

Please call to make sure someone will be available before you show up at 858-552-9355.
