What's happening in Armenian LA

The 9th Annual GiniFest® Armenian Wine & Spirits Festival — a showcase of wine and spirits from Armenia and the diaspora — Sunday, November 1, 2026, 3–9 PM in Glendale.

The American University of Armenia's 35th Anniversary Gala, "Paving the Way for Future Leaders," at The Beverly Hilton. November 7, 2026.

Katil in concert, celebrating contemporary Armenian music, presented by Armenian Arts at the AGBU Manoukian Performing Arts Center, Pasadena. November 20, 2026.

Lilit Pipoyan in New York Join acclaimed Armenian musician Lilit Pipoyan for an intimate evening of music in New York, as part of her international tour. November 25 Doors open: 7:00 PM Concert: 7:20 PM

Ghosted is a 21+ Halloween costume party in Glendale presented by Genätz, Kyank and Ascenseur House, with DJs Bendi, Ara32, Karagusi and special guests, plus food, hookah and tattoo vendors. Doors at 8 PM at 3030 Dolores St.

An in-person CME dinner presentation on the latest advances in brain tumor treatment, from surgical modalities to emerging technologies, featuring guest educator Christopher A. Sarkiss, MD, FACS, FAANS. Held at Phoenicia Restaurant in Glendale with registration at 6:45 PM and dinner and presentation at 7:30 PM.

A 2.2 mile morning hike at Brand Park by the Doctor's House in Glendale, hosted by the AAMS Membership Committee, with check-in at 8:30 AM and smoothies afterwards. RSVP by October 18.

Serov Armenian Social Club hosts a social evening with TRU8 at HeroHouse, a technology and entrepreneurship hub in Glendale, featuring music by DJene and a chance to meet new people. Open to ages 24 and up.

The Armenian Professional Society launches its new series "It's Professional To…" with an interactive workshop on burnout, stress, and emotional resilience in the workplace, led by Dr. Alique Bedikian and Dr. Ploy Tantana of Inner Wave Therapy. Held at The Derby Room at the Glen Arden Club in Glendale, CA.

A student-led Q&A session on applying to medical, dental and other healthcare professional schools, covering research, gap years and master's programs. Held at USC's Zumberge Hall of Science, Room 159 in Los Angeles, in collaboration with the USC Armenian Students' Association and the Armenian Pre-Health Society Chapter of USC.

The Armenian American Medical Society hosts an in-person CDE/CME dinner presentation on the intersection of dentistry and orthodontics, featuring Dr. Jouliana Davoudi Chegani and Dr. Marianne Demirdji, at Phoenicia Restaurant in Glendale. Attendees can earn 4 CDE and 2 CME credits.

A monthly workshop in Glendale dedicated to Armenian folk songs (parerger), organized by the Ararat folk song and dance group in collaboration with the Armenian Arts Center. Participants sing together and then dance in a circle; no prior singing experience is required.