Category: Events

Press Release By African Diaspora Network Leadership: Almaz Negash Building Africa’s Future: Magnifying What is Within This Silicon Valley-based symposium…

Ethiopian music star Hamelmal is working on her 9th studio album with DJ Sirak and set to perform in NYC on Friday, January 12th.

Based on a true story the film is a reflection on how young people used sports to conceal their political activities in early Derg era.

Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff November 17th, 2017 New York (TADIAS) — The 2016 released film Woven by Ethiopian-American filmmaker…

In his memoir Dr. Aklilu Habte brings forth an intimate knowledge of the evolution of higher education in Ethiopia.

Wegene is celebrating its 17th anniversary this year and was established by by a group of like-minded friends in D.C. area.

For the past five years October 11th has been designated by the United Nations as the International Day of the Girl.

Dr. Ayele Bekerie will give a talk in Harlem on October 6th on the Battle of Adwa and current Ethiopia-Italy friendship.

Messay Getahun’s film, Lambadina, will premiere on October 12th and 13th at the Miracle Theatre in Washington DC.

The Ethiopian Community Center in DC will host a free citizenship workshop for eligible permanent residents on September 23, 2017.

The 2017 Little Ethiopia Street Festival will honor the Dir Biyaber Mutual Assistance Association.

Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff August 25th, 2017 New York (TADIAS) — The Mayor of San Jose, California, Sam Liccardo,…

Wayna will perform her tribute to the legendary singer Bezunesh Bekele at Joe’s Pub in NYC on September 8th.

The first Empower the Community Event is scheduled to be held at the D.C. Convention Center on August 26th.

This year’s Ethiopia Fest Chicago is scheduled to be held on September 9th, 2017.

The Denver Post Taste of Ethiopia brings together food, culture and role models in the immigrant community Denver isn’t in…

Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff July 17th, 2017 New York (TADIAS) — A well-timed discussion entitled How Should We Care…

Mulatu Astatke will perform at SummerStage in New York for the first time on August 20th, 2017.

Wallach Art Gallery’s exhibit featuring Julie Mehretu and Jessica Rankin’s work is open from June 2 through August 20th, 2017.

Society of Ethiopians Established in Diaspora (SEED) will hold its 25th anniversary awards ceremony in Hyattsville, MD on May 28th.

The ECAC is one of the oldest Ethiopian organizations in the US serving as a cultural anchor of the Chicago-area for 33 years.

Tsion Cafe and Zoma Restaurant will be sharing the tastes and flavors of Ethiopian food at this year’s Harlem EatUp Festival.

Co-hosted by Ethiopian Nurses Association of California (ENAC).

American Jewish Historical Society Press release Talk and Q&A with Efrat Yerday in partnership with Jewish Voice for Peace New…

Addis Fine Art Gallery’s second group exhibition entitled “Addis Calling II” opens in Ethiopia’s capital city on March 25th, 2017.

A commemorative dinner celebrating the 121st anniversary of the Battle of Adwa as well as an awards ceremony was held in Washington, D.C.

PEN America is hosting a town hall meeting on “the role of the writer in Trump’s America” featuring writer Dinaw Mengestu.

The 2017 Africa Policy Breakfast Kickoff focusing on contracting opportunities with the U.S. govt will be held in D.C. on Feb 27th.

Tsehai Publishers’ Elias Wondimu and Mel Tewahade will be honored during an Adwa event hosted by Prince Ermias on Feb 25th.

A tribute concert will be held in honor of Nerses Nalbandian on Feb19th in Watertown, MA featuring Ethio Jazz band E/O.

YEP presents Dr. Menna Demissie in a program on career opportunities in government and public policy on Feb 2nd in DC.

Photographer Chester Higgins will be in conversation with Filmmaker Haile Gerima at Sankofa in DC on Saturday, Jan 28th.

A public forum on Ethiopia’s current state of emergency is being held at Stanford University from January 21 – 22, 2017.

The legendary composer and musician Girma Beyene is scheduled to perform at Drom in NYC on January 7th, 2017.

Abraham Abebe’s show Guzo will be held at Georgia College & State University’s Leland Gallery from Jan. 9th – Feb. 3rd, 2017.

Sigd, an Ethiopian Jewish celebration will be held on Sunday, Dec 18th at the American Jewish Historical Society in Manhattan, NY.

A benefit event to support the youth of Boys’ and Girls’ Towns of Ethiopia will be held in downtown Manhattan on December 12th.

Girma Yifrashewa composes music pieces that blend classical techniques with traditional Ethiopian scales and folk sounds.

GGRF’s experiential storytelling exhibit at VSCO on Thursday included a movie screening, photo journal & panel discussion.

Lincoln Center Led by Ethiopian-American saxophonist Danny Mekonnen and fronted by charismatic vocalist Bruck Tesfaye, the Debo Band serves up…

the 2017 DWAA seeks participants & program partners from various fields including architecture, multimedia, and fashion.

Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 New York (TADIAS) – Last month Republican Congressman Mike Coffman…

Join Tadias Magazine & Marcus Samuelsson at SEI lounge in DC on Wednesday, October 26th for a book signing and afterparty.

Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Saturday, October 22nd, 2016 New York (TADIAS) — An event organized by the Manhattan-…

Girma Beyene will be accompanied by DC-based Feedel Band at his first NYC concert as part of CUNY’s “A Global Music Series.”

Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Sunday, October 16h, 2016 New York (TADIAS) — This year’s Hub of Africa Addis…

The Ethiopia section of the festival will be arranged by the Ethiopian Community Center in Maryland (ECCM)

Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Thursday, September 29th, 2016 New York (TADIAS) — Earlier this week at Tsion Cafe…

The Grammy-nominated Ethiopian American singer and songwriter is scheduled to perform on Saturday, September 24th.

Julie Mehretu’s upcoming exhibition helps us imagine change, contradictions and complicated other possibilities.

Girma’s concert is part of CUNY’s “A Global Music Series” and will take place on October 24th accompanied by Feedel Band.

The 2016 Bikila Award honoring the Pankhurst family with the Lifetime Achievement Award will be held in Toronto Sept. 24th.

Legendary Ethiopian musician Mahmoud Ahmed is scheduled to perform at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, October 22nd, 2016.

The Nile Project is a collaboration of musicians & artists from 11 Nile countries through creative cross-cultural interactions.

Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Thursday, August 25th, 2016 New York Ethiopian Community to Celebrate New Year — Sept…

The annual Ethiopian heritage flag raising ceremony in San Jose, California organized by EAC will be held at San Jose City Hall on Friday, September 9th.

Fendika will launch its 2016 U.S. tour in New York City next month with a live show at LightSpace Studios in Brooklyn.

The concert, which is part of the MetLiveArts program, is presented in collaboration with the World Music Institute.

AFC Children’s Home in Addis Ababa provides housing, meals, school enrollment & medical care for HIV positive orphans.

The program included a performance by Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Wayna as well as talk and book signing by Lemn Sissay.

Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Friday, August 5th, 2016 New York (TADIAS) — This weekend, for the eleventh year…

The Denver Post Colorado’s Taste of Ethiopia will be more flavorful — both in food and culture — than its…

Renowned British-Ethiopian Poet & Chancellor Lemn Sissay will be performing live at Ginny’s in Harlem on Tuesday, August 9th.

Join us for an evening of spoken word, poetry, live entertainment, and conversation with Lemn Sissay at Ginny’s in New York.

The three-times per week Addis Ababa – Lome – Newark flights are to be operated by Boeing 787-8 aircraft, the airline announced.

The program held on Saturday, June 25th included a presentation by the Editor of Temsalet: Phenomenal Ethiopian Women.

Opening reception of Ethiopian-Israeli artist Hirut Yosef’s current exhibit will be held on Friday, July 1st at Tsion Cafe.

The event will be held in Washington DC on Saturday, June 25th at The Library of Congress.

Miku Girma has participated in the New York City street art scene for more than a decade.

The center focuses on full integration of children with autism into society by working closely with kids, parents, family networks, and the greater Ethiopian community.

Press Release The Nile Project The Nile Project European Tour Kick-off in Belgium & UK This June, the Nile Project…

New artwork by Wosene Kosrof will be exhibited at Skoto Gallery in New York from June 2 – July 30th, 2016.

The Tafari Makonnen Alumni Association in North America is hosting its 3rd General Assembly on May, 29th, 2016 in DC.

The four-day culinary and cultural festival was first launched last year by Ethiopian-born chef & entrepreneur Marcus Samuelsson.

The New York African Film Festival and Sheba Film Festival will screen several Ethiopia-related films from May 6th-27th.

A conference at The New School explores Afrofuturism as a cultural and aesthetic movement through art, music and lectures.

Maaza joins writers whose work contributes to an understanding of displacement, dislocation, and collective responsibility.

This was part of the Tadias Salon Series and co-hosted by Tadias Magazine, Tsehai Publishers and Loyola Marymount University.

Bewketu Seyoum’s new book ‘KeAmen Bashager’ includes humorous & satirical historical accounts as well as travel and political anecdotes.

Bring questions, concerns and ideas. Invite friends, family, and colleagues” says the Office of Los Angeles City Attorney.

Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Thursday, January 28th, 2016 New York (TADIAS) — The Taitu Cultural & Educational Center…

The New York Times By JON PARELES Roots were tangled, elastic and portable at this year’s Globalfest, the annual showcase…

Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Monday, January 11th, 2016 New York (TADIAS) — Ethiopia’s Fendika traditional dancers are back…

Singer and songwriter Meklit Hadero will perform at the 2016 NYC Winter Jazzfest on January 16th at Zinc Bar in Greenwich Village, NYC.

The exhibit celebrates the breadth & depth of artistic practice in Addis Ababa through works by seven contemporary artists.

DJ Sirak) discusses Africology Media’s new television venture as well as his thoughts on Ethiopian rap star Teddy Yo.

Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015 New York (TADIAS) — The Houston, Texas branch of the…

This year, AFC showcases works from their ArtHeals program, an initiative aimed at improving children’s wards in hospitals in Ethiopia.

Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Saturday, November 21st, 2015 New York (TADIAS) – Last week New Jersey’s first Ethiopian…