Join the Eastern Diocese’s Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center, and the International Armenian Literary Alliance, for a live literary evening on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m. EDT, in Guild Hall of the Diocesan Center in New York City (630 Second Ave., at 35th St., New York). Armenian writers will read from their short stories, novels, poetry, and nonfiction. The evening’s artists include Aida Zilelian, Alan Semerdjian, Garen Torikian, Jesse Arlen, Lola Koundakjian, Nadia Owusu, Nancy Agabian, Nancy Kricorian, and Olivia Katrandjian. A wine and cheese reception will follow. Click here for information.