Harvest Hantes: An Autumnal Celebration
With a drag performance by Levon Kafafian and DJ sets by Hye Frequencies
Presented in partnership with Garod Collective
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm – 12:00 am
Tickets: $10–$30 sliding scale
Join us in the gallery for Harvest Hantes: An Autumnal Celebration, presented in partnership with Garod Collective. CUE alum artist Levon Kafafian will debut a new drag performance set in Azadistan, a speculative future society of their creation, replete with magic and spirits.
To mark the transition into the season of darkness, Kafafian brings the radiant Qohar-i-Nour to life, offering a counterpoint that draws from the spirit of fire itself. Expect some participatory shourchbar (circle dancing) or line dancing.
After the performance, Armenian DJ collective Hye Frequencies will keep the festivities going with a series of sets by members of the collective.
Sliding scale tickets ($10–$30) are available at the door. Advance RSVP is appreciated; RSVP here.
About the Participants
Levon Kafafian is a Detroit-based artist telling stories about speculative worlds and futures by weaving together the narrative threads of costume, artifact, performance and installation. They infuse their work with future ancestral practice, hybridity and magic, channeling the Armenian diasporic imaginary.
Hye Frequencies is a Brooklyn-based collective of Armenian DJs showcasing the rich sonic tapestry of our culture and highlighting musical talent from the diaspora, locally sourced from NYC.
Garod Collective, founded by Cynthia Nahhas and Nanor Vosgueritchian, hosts Armenian cultural events in New York City, acting as a space to introduce, build, and revitalize connections to Armenian culture, language, and tradition.