Save the date
Saturday · August 29, 2026
One day, two celebrations
Daniel's Baptism at 2:30 PM in Burbank, followed by his Safari Birthday Party at 6:00 PM in Encino. Come to one, come to both — we'd love to have you.
First · 2:30 PM
Baptism
St. Leon Armenian Cathedral 3325 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504
Then · 6:00 PM
Safari Party
Verdi Garden 17777 Ventura Blvd, Suite 101, Encino, CA 91316
All day
Kiddos welcome
Bring the cubs! There will be a play corner and kid-friendly food at the party.
Before the safari
Daniel's Baptism
An Armenian Apostolic cathedral built in 2010, home to the Armenian community of Southern California — right across from Woodbury University.
Anyone who'd like to join us for the blessing is warmly welcome. 💛
The safari celebration
Verdi Garden
A luxurious private event venue in the heart of Encino — formerly a restaurant, now an extravagant indoor-outdoor space that can host up to 180 guests.
Expect twinkling lights, hanging greenery, and a wild safari evening. 🦁
The Schedule
How the day unfolds
From cathedral to safari — here's the full flow of Daniel's special Saturday.
- 2:30 PMBaptism at St. Leon Cathedral
Daniel's blessing at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Burbank. All are warmly welcome.
- ~ 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM ~A little intermission
About a 2½-hour gap to travel from Burbank to Encino, freshen up, and grab a bite. Burbank → Encino is roughly 25–35 minutes by car.
- 6:00 PMSafari opens at Verdi Garden
Arrival, welcome drinks, and roam the watering hole.
- 6:45 PMWild bites
Dinner stations open — kiddo plates ready.
- 7:45 PMCake & wishes
Sing for Daniel and dig into safari cake.
- 8:15 PMDance with the herd
Music, dancing, and golden-hour memories.
That's a wrap
Will you join the herd?
Save your spot so we know how many wild ones to expect.