Join us as we hold space for the pain of the Iranian diaspora community: have a coffee or tea, talk, sit, and allow art to nourish us.

Join us for an evening in community as we hold space for one another's pain, and share our love for the Iranian people and all people who are suffering, while healing through togetherness and art.

• Music performed by violist and tonbak player, Kimia Hesabi

• Hot tea and coffee served on cozy rugs by Ballstonian by Isa

• Craft activities and backgammon at Kucheh

• Light snacks and water

• A candlelight vigil to peacefully honor those who we lost, including Iranians, and members of the immigrant community here in the United States.

We will also be raising funds for an Iranian children's charity as well as a local DMV area Iranian family that has been separated by ICE and needs financial support for living and legal expenses.

This event is free and open to the public, but please donate what you can to help us support the causes listed above (we will split the donations 50/50 between them).