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.

The Capital Ball

02 May 2026

Save the date! ✨

AYF DC Ani presents: The Capital Ball

🗓 Saturday, May 2
📍 Soorp Khatch Church
⏰ 7 PM

Join us for a special evening celebrating Armenian culture, community, and tradition in the heart of Washington, DC.

Artsakh Endangered Heritage Talk

09 May 2026

Join us for an insightful evening with Raffi Kortoshian as we explore the endangered Armenian heritage of Artsakh. Don’t miss this powerful discussion on history, architecture, and preservation.

Free Admission!

AYC Casino Royale Fundraiser

16 May 2026

🎉 Roll the dice for a great cause! Join us at the AYC Casino Night — fun, friends, prizes, and philanthropy all in one place! 🃏💫

When:
📅 Wednesday, May 16 | ⏰ 6:00pm

Where:
📍 Workhouse Art Center
9518 Workhouse Wy Lorton, VA 22079

Learn more: https://birdease.com/ayccasino

May 28 Dinner Dance

30 May 2026

Join us as we celebrate the 108th Anniversary of the First Armenian Republic 🇦🇲

An unforgettable Dinner Dance with live entertainment, great food, and community spirit.

Reserve your tickets today!

Tickets: ARFDC.ORG/MAY28

Armenian Music Festival 2026

June 25 – 28, 2026

Hamazkayin USA Eastern Region proudly presents the Armenian Music Festival 2026, a four-day celebration of Armenian musical heritage featuring instruction, collaboration, and performance for young musicians. Join us June 25–28, 2026, in Washington, DC.

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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