HOKIS

Join us for HOKIS (հոգիս), a day party and fundraiser for Palestinian and Armenian relief ♡

Nanoos, Amal, and 4DHILA serve up beats for collective liberation sharing the vibrant sounds of the Levant & North Africa infused with Hip Hop, Afrobeat, Dancehall, and House.

Palestinian Cuban fusion food by local pop-up

As we approach one year after the genocide in Artsakh and the beginning of the genocide in Gaza, Hokis (pronounced HO-kees, meaning “my soul” in Armenian) represents the indomitable and haunting spirit, our raw, sacred rage, and the blood red seeds of revolution. We reject the normalization of violence against Palestine and Armenia and are steadfast in our conviction to see liberation for all oppressed people worldwide.

$20 in advance, $25 at door

Doors 2:30pm

21+
flyer by Caro Yagjian

ABOUT EL RIO

Address: 3158 Mission Street between Cesar Chavez and Valencia. (map)
This 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. There is one ADA bathroom located in the live room where the back bar is located, three of them are equipped with grab bars. Parking can be difficult. There is a lot across the street from neighboring Roccapulco, on the left 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

ABOUT MOTHER ARMENIA

Mother Armenia is a Bay Area based collective spotlighting Armenian & SWANA culture and creating community. Mother Armenia began in response 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.

You can find more events on IG @motherarmenia_bayarea

ABOUT NANOOS

Nanoos is a Palestinian-Armenian DJ and producer originally hailing from Detroit, now based in Chicago. Nanoos elevates the rich and diverse sounds of the Levant and North Africa by infusing 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 movement that celebrates the fusion of Afro, Arab, and Caribbean music, crafting an irresistible invitation to dance.

ABOUT AMAL

Amal is a DJ, music curator, and event producer based out of Oakland, California. Amal's multifaceted sound, inspired by her Egyptian and Bay Area roots, is unbound by genre. From R&B to future beats, soul to world, house to hip-hop, and everything in between – Amal's work holds a common thread of building feeling, connection, and community.

ABOUT 4DHILA

4DHILA (pronounced "For Dilla", a double entendre of their name and their favorite producer J Dilla) is an eclectic DJ from the East Bay, now based in San Francisco. With a dynamic mix of the Bay Area's vibrant hip-hop scene and global beats from the SWANA and South Asian diasporas, 4DHILA's sets are a cultural celebration that unite and energize communities. Recognizing DJing as a powerful tool for resistance and empowerment, 4DHILA is committed to making the dance floor a safe and welcoming space for everyone, encouraging the crowd to immerse themselves in an unforgettable experience.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco, United States