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URL:https://www.arabamerica.com/events/hokis/
SUMMARY:HOKIS
DESCRIPTION:Join us for HOKIS (հոգիս)\, a day party and fundraiser for
  Palestinian and Armenian relief ♡\n\nNanoos\, Amal\, and 4DHILA serve u
 p beats for collective liberation sharing the vibrant sounds of the Levant
  &amp\; North Africa infused with Hip Hop\, Afrobeat\, Dancehall\, and Hou
 se.\n\nPalestinian Cuban fusion food by local pop-up ASÚKAR\n\n\n\nAs we 
 approach one year after the genocide in Artsakh and the beginning of the g
 enocide in Gaza\, Hokis (pronounced HO-kees\, meaning “my soul” in Arm
 enian) represents the indomitable and haunting spirit\, our raw\, sacred r
 age\, and the blood red seeds of revolution. We reject the normalization o
 f violence against Palestine and Armenia and are steadfast in our convicti
 on to see liberation for all oppressed people worldwide.\n\n$20 in advance
 \, $25 at door\n\nDoors 2:30pm\n\n21+\n\nflyer by Caro Yagjian\n\nABOUT EL
  RIO\n\nAddress: 3158 Mission Street between Cesar Chavez and Valencia. (m
 ap)\nThis event will be located at El Rio’s outdoor patio. The entrance 
 and most of the club is wheelchair accessible including the back deck – 
 sadly\, not the yard. There are high lips on doorways out to the patio. Th
 ere is one ADA bathroom located in the live room where the back bar is loc
 ated\, three of them are equipped with grab bars. Parking can be difficult
 . There is a lot across the street from neighboring Roccapulco\, on the le
 ft side\, $10. El Rio is across from Muni bus stops and 3 blocks from the 
 24th street BART. More info can be found on elriosf.com\n\nABOUT MOTHER AR
 MENIA\n\nMother Armenia is a Bay Area based collective spotlighting Armeni
 an &amp\; SWANA culture and creating community. Mother Armenia began in re
 sponse to the genocides in Artsakh and Palestine and has hosted events in 
 Oakland\, Berkeley\, and San Francisco\, raising over $13K in donations to
  Armenian and Palestinian refugees.\n\nYou can find more events on IG @mot
 herarmenia_bayarea\n\nABOUT NANOOS\n\nNanoos is a Palestinian-Armenian DJ 
 and producer originally hailing from Detroit\, now based in Chicago. Nanoo
 s elevates the rich and diverse sounds of the Levant and North Africa by i
 nfusing them with genres such as Ghettotech\, Juke\, Hip Hop\, Jersey Club
 \, UK garage\, Dancehall\, and House\; carving out inclusive\, unique and 
 joyous spaces for the SWANA community. As a visionary co-founder of the Go
  Baba! Worldwide party and collective\, she's breathed life into a movemen
 t that celebrates the fusion of Afro\, Arab\, and Caribbean music\, crafti
 ng an irresistible invitation to dance.\n\nABOUT AMAL\n\nAmal is a DJ\, mu
 sic curator\, and event producer based out of Oakland\, California. Amal's
  multifaceted sound\, inspired by her Egyptian and Bay Area roots\, is unb
 ound by genre. From R&amp\;B to future beats\, soul to world\, house to hi
 p-hop\, and everything in between – Amal's work holds a common thread of
  building feeling\, connection\, and community.\n\nABOUT 4DHILA\n\n4DHILA 
 (pronounced "For Dilla"\, a double entendre of their name and their favori
 te producer J Dilla) is an eclectic DJ from the East Bay\, now based in Sa
 n Francisco. With a dynamic mix of the Bay Area's vibrant hip-hop scene an
 d global beats from the SWANA and South Asian diasporas\, 4DHILA's sets ar
 e a cultural celebration that unite and energize communities. Recognizing 
 DJing as a powerful tool for resistance and empowerment\, 4DHILA is commit
 ted to making the dance floor a safe and welcoming space for everyone\, en
 couraging the crowd to immerse themselves in an unforgettable experience.
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