Join us for a festive night and celebration of Rumi's birthday, with poetry, spoken word, and the talents of Haleh Liza Gafori. She will share Rumi’s poetry, weaving translations and song featuring his lyrics in Persian, and commentary. She will also be joined by cellist, Isabel Castellvi.

We will be hosting an organic buffet dinner, before the event, prepared by chef Amber Maisano. So if you need a fully belly before the meal, come for some community and nourishment before the event!

About Haleh Liza Gafori: Haleh Liza Gafori is a translator, performance artist, poet, vocalist, and educator born in NYC of Persian descent. Her acclaimed translations of poems by the 13th century sage Rumi have been published in two volumes Gold (2022) and Water (2025) by New York Review Books/NYRB Classics. Learn more about Haleh here.

Organic Buffet Dinner: 6pm

Rumi Concert: 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Dinner Menu: