A Night of Persian Music

Sundin Music Hall, Hamline University, 1531 Hewitt Ave. St. Paul MN 55104 Sundin Music Hall, Hamline University, 1531 Hewitt Ave., St. Paul, MN, United States

Experience the mesmerizing fusion of East and West with Dorian, a sensational band formed by six Iranian virtuosos based in Houston. This debut concert at Sundin Music Hall showcases a groundbreaking blend of traditional Persian instruments – including the enchanting Taar and rhythmic Tonbak – harmonizing flawlessly with Western counterparts like piano, flute, and violin. […]

$15 – $40

Mehregan – The Twin Cities 2024 Iranian Fall Festival

526 Selby Ave. , St. Paul, MN 526 Selby Ave., St. Paul, MN

Here's the schedule: Doors will open at: 11:00 a.m., with: - A chaikhaneh (tea house) featuring Iranian tea served from traditional Iranian samovars, and complementary sweets provided by the Ellie's Pastry Shop. - kids activities, organized by Elham Ayoubi and Yassi Sokhanvari with balloon artist Mandana Okpor-Company. (Until 3 p.m.) 12:30 to 1:15 pm - Lunch Lunch items […]

Opening Reception: 2024 Twin Cities Iranian Arts Exhibition

Hopkins Center for the Arts 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN

The Twin Cities' most talented Iranian-American artists will have their work on display at our sixth annual Iranian Artists Exhibition Thursday, October 24 through Saturday, December 1 2024 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. New works by 18 artists will be on display, including several artists whose work has never before been featured in […]

Persian Pop-up: An Evening of Wine and Persian Tribal Textiles.

526 Selby Event Space, 526 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102 526 Selby Ave, St Paul, United States

An evening of wine tasting and conversation about art in the tribal textiles of Persia. We will open the evening with notes on a selection of wines from Solo Vino wine store. Our special guest is life-long textile and rug collector and artist Joseph Breidel who will bring part of his collection to the art […]

Backgammon night with the Twin Cities Backgammon Club

The Twin Cities Iranian Culture Collective is excited to partner with the Twin Cities Backgammon Club for an evening of backgammon and fun. If you need a quick refresher or want to learn how to play, the Backgammon Club will have some experienced players on hand to get you started, as well as a few […]

Free Tours of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts Persian Art Collection

Minneapolis Institute of Arts Mia 3515 Colfax Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United States

Take a free one-hour tour of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts' unique collection of Persian and Persianate art, led by MIA guide Nahid Khan.. Most of the works in the Gallery of the Islamic World come from the Persian world, including book arts, ceramic arts and contemporary works, and Nahid will talk about a few […]

Yalda Night Party!

Venue 983 983 E. Hennepin, Minneapolis, 55414

The Twin Cities Iranian Culture Collective Invites You: Join us on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 To Celebrate Yalda Night (Winter Solstice) 6:30 pm to midnight  Persian Cuisine Buffet  6:30 to 9 pm ($55 per person)  Free Admission after 9 p.m. Cash Bar and Dancing with DJ Mohammad Sargazi.  Tickets: https://square.link/u/y4V3VYTu  

$55

Iranian Film Showcase: The Seed of the Sacred Fig

The Main Cinema 115 S.E. Main St., Minneapolis

Shot entirely in secret, Mohammad Rasoulof’s award-winning thriller, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, centers on a family thrust into the public eye when Iman is appointed as an investigating judge in Tehran. As political unrest erupts in the streets, Iman realizes that his job is even more dangerous than expected, making him increasingly paranoid and […]

Iranian Film Showcase: Boomerang

The Main Cinema 115 S.E. Main St., Minneapolis

Tired of her marriage to Behzad, Sima is looking for a new home for herself and her teenage daughter Minoo, without telling him. Meanwhile, we see Behzad arranging a chance meeting with his ex-girlfriend in the hope of rekindling their intimacy. At the same time, the film follows Minoo, who casually takes the initiative at […]

My Favourite Cake

The Main Cinema 115 S.E. Main St., Minneapolis

Mahin lives alone in Tehran since her husband’s death and her daughter’s departure for Europe, until an afternoon tea with friends leads her to break her solitary routine and revitalize her love life. But as Mahin opens herself up to new romance, what begins as an unexpected encounter quickly evolves into an unpredictable, unforgettable evening. […]