Norooz 2015: Celebrating in New York City

Norooz Haft Sin.
Mersi Masoud Ramezani.

According to the 2013 census, There are 8.4 million residents alone in the metropolitan area of the big apple. New York City, the city that never sleeps and is home to many great things. And like every major city on this planet, the Persian population is quite extensive. The Persian New Year is approaching. So, what is happening in NYC for the Norooz?

On Monday, March 16th you can enjoy a Norooz Dinner at Porsena from 5:30 pm until 10 pm. As Norooz approaches, so does the demand to enjoy great entertainment and even greater food. The cost is $55. For more information, call: (212) 228-4923.

On Wednesday, March 18th from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm, the Whole Foods Bowery is hosting a Persian cooking class. NYC's best chefs, artisans, and growers will come together to give you an experience you will not only love, but appreciate too. For more information, call: (212) 420-1320.

On Friday, March 20th Cafe Nadery is holding their annual Persian New Year Celebration. Starting at 6:30 pm, you can the new year with an outstanding dinner followed by incredible entertainment. The cost is $70. For more information, call: (212) 260-5407.

On Saturday, March 21st you can visit The Beard House for their annual Norouz Celebration. Join chefs Josh Lewin and Katrina Jazayeri as they take you through a taste of Persia with an amazing French fusion. The cost is $130-$170 per person. For more information, call: (212) 627-2308.

On Saturday, March 21st Cafe Nadery is having another annual Persian New Year Celebration, so in case you missed it Friday night, you can enjoy it again. The action starts at 6:30 pm. The price is $70. For more information, call: (212) 260-5407.

On Sunday, March 22nd join the Ghazal Ensemble: Kayhan Kalhor and Shujaat Husain Khan the Shimmel Center. From 7:30 pm until 9:30 pm, you can enjoy a rare yet unique Iranian meets Indian collaboration to celebrate the Persian New Year. For more information, call: (212) 316-1715.

On Friday, March 27th join Dance of Oneness, the Liquid Grace at the L’Atelier for a Nowruz celebration. Explore Persian culture in depth, watching performance art at it's finest. For more information, call: (917) 842-0520.

On Sunday, March 29th the IABA and the PAAIA are holding their annual Nowruz Dinner at the New York County Lawyers Association Ballroom to celebrate the Persian New Year. From 6:30 pm until 9:30 pm, you can enjoy an epic dinner from Colbeh and Shiraz, an open bar, and live music. Admission runs from $40 to $75. For more information, call: (646) 580-5118.

I will continue to update this, as more events are shared. If you know of an event, please do share it in the commons. Thank you.