SPOTLIGHT EVENTS

Featuring spotlight events across our community. For the full list, head to the Calendar tab.

Discover special gatherings, celebrations, and standout moments in our community.
These featured events highlight key happenings you won’t want to miss.

Soorp Khatch Church 61st Anniversary Dinner!

11/09/2025
Under the auspices of H.E. Archbishop Anoushavan Tanielian, Prelate

Der Hayr and Board of Trustees invites you to join them in celebrating the 61st anniversary of Soorp Khatch Church Armenian Apostolic Church

Location: Bethesda Marriot
5151 Pooks Hill Road
Bethesda, MD 20814

RSVP by November 2nd – (301) 229-8742

AYF Dance

11/15/2025
Mark your calendars! Get ready for a special evening on Saturday, November 15th at 7:00 PM.

Join us as we celebrate our chapter and all the incredible accomplishments we’ve achieved this year!

More info coming soon!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at dc@ayf.org.

UFC Watch Party & Friendsgiving

11/22/2025
OPEN TO EVERYONE

AYF presents a UFC Watch Party and Friendsgiving! 🦃
Come kick off the holiday season with food, friends, and an exciting fight night 🥊

📍Soorp Khatch Hall | 🕗 12 PM | 📅 Saturday, Nov 22

2025 AYF ACE Regional Event

12/19/2025 to 12/21/2025

AYF DC Juniors is thrilled to announce that it will be hosting the 2025 Armenian Cultural Educational (ACE) Event for the region, bringing together AYF Juniors from chapters across the Mid-Atlantic and New England!

Through hands-on workshops, performances, engaging discussions, and more, participants will explore Armenian culture and immerse themselves in music, food, literature, dance, and other traditions.

Deadline to Sign Up: November 29, 2025
Sign up by clicking here.

📍Soorp Khatch Hall

NYE Party!

12/31/2025
Join us to celebrate New Year’s Eve!

LIVE MUSIC | DINNER | CELEBRATION

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE RIVER ROAD PROJECT

More info coming soon!

Armenian Dance Lessons
(14+ years old)

Every Saturday
Hamazkayin DC Presents: Armenian Dance Lessons! Bring your kids to explore Armenian dance, tradition, and the joy of movement!

👧🧒 Age Groups: 14+ years old
💵 Yearly Price per Student: $200.00
✨ Instructor: Kayane Tatarian, (240) 506-1229

Location: Soorp Khatch Church
4906 Flint Dr, Bethesda, MD 20816

Every Saturday 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM

Armenian Dance Lessons
(6-13 years old)

Every Sunday
Hamazkayin DC Presents: Armenian Dance Lessons! Bring your kids to explore Armenian dance, tradition, and the joy of movement!

👧🧒 Age Groups: 6–13 years old
💵 Yearly Price per Kid: $100.00
✨ Instructor: Kayane Tatarian, (240) 506-1229

Location: Soorp Khatch Church
4906 Flint Dr, Bethesda, MD 20816

Every Sunday 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

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