Arabamerica - Events (2023)

Through February 6, 2023 - Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Exhibit at The National Geographic Museum

Description Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experienceis now at the National Geographic Museum in Washington, D.C. ----- Get 50% Off Kids Tickets with CodeKIDFUN----- Journey to modern-day Egypt and see wonders of the ancient world like the Temple at Karnak and the Great Sphinx. Experience ancient history come to life and gaze at the Egyptian sun as it rises above the Pyramids of Giza, filling the sky with vivid color. Travel back in time 3,000 years to the 18th dynasty when King Tut ruled and gods like Ra and Anubis were worshiped by all. Descend into King Tut's tomb, 100...

CAIR Presents: Get Out the Jokes Comedy Tour (Nashville, TN)

WASHINGTON DC CAIR Presents: Get Out the Jokes Comedy Tour About this event Coming to a city near you, this nine-stop comedy tour puts voting at the intersection of civic engagement and civil rights. As Americans, we have a responsibility to participate in our democracy. And for one night only in a town near you, we’re getting out the jokes to remind you to get out the vote in the primaries and in the mid-terms. Get Out the Jokes is hosted by Moses the Comic and features an all-star cast including Sabeen Sadiq, Atheer Yacoub, and Omar Regan. Doors open...

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Middle Eastern Fusion Flow Movement

Inspired by Persian mysticism and sacred temple dance of the ancient land. Tap into the rhythm of your heart & the Divinity within. Multiple Dates: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/middle-eastern-fusion-flow-movement-tickets-453147996857?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Refund Policy Contact the organizer to request a refund. Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable. About this event Inspired by Persian mysticism and sacred temple dance of the ancient land. Tap into the rhythm of your heart & the Divinity within. Connect to your sensuality and sacred feminine flow. Chocolate, tea, and roses. Learn more at www.ancientheartwisdom.com

Islamic Pre-school at ICCH - Winter/Spring 2023

Cool Islam is launching a new Islamic Preschool for kids aged 3.5 to 6 years old. The mission is to help introduce kids to school and be in an environment with other students. Introductory Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Quran will be taught along with fun and engaging activities for them to learn and build their motor skills throughout the year. Winter/Spring 2023: Mon, Jan 9, 2023 - Wed, June 7, 2023. Days of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Time: 9:30-1:00 PM Location: Islamic Community Center of Hillsboro, 7270 NW Helvetia Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97124 Subjects: Arabic Language, Quran, and Islamic...

Cool Islam Arabic School at ICCH - Spring 2023

In-person Arabic immersion program for the K-5 students - Spring term will start from Monday, Jan 9 inshaAllah. Date and Time: Mon, Jan 9, 2023 - Thurs, June 15, 2023. Mon and Thurs every week, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. There will be NO SCHOOL during Ramadan Location: Islamic Community Center of Hillsboro, 7270 NW Helvetia Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97124 Subjects: Arabic Language, Quran, and Islamic Studies. Registration fee (includes books and tuition for Jan -June): $650 Please email coolislam247@gmail.com for sibling discounts. Registration deadline: Wednesday, Jan 4, 2023 Anybody 7 yrs or older needs to be fully vaccinated before...

Sajjilu Book Discount

Several of CAAS's February events will focus on works from Sajjilu Arab American: A Reader in SWANA Studies. You can purchase the book here with a 40% discount code: 05SAA22. Offer Expires June 30, 2023

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Life and the Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Art from the Senusret Collection

Atlanta, GA Life and the Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Art from the Senusret Collection, on view at the Michael C. Carlos Museum from February 4 to August 6, is an exhibition about the power of ancient Egyptian objects to engage and inspire. The collection, named after King Senusret II’s pyramid village, Hetep-Senusret in the Faiyum, was gifted to the Carlos in 2018 by the Georges Ricard Foundation with the understanding that it would be conserved and used to promote knowledge not only about the rich funerary rituals, customs, and beliefs of the ancient world but also about the life of ancient...

الفلق // al-Falaq by Alia Ali

EXHIBITION GALLERY الفلق // al-Falaqby Alia Ali is a site-specific multimedia sculpture A “museum within a museum” in the form of a Yemeni Futurist Starship named الفلق //al-Falaq, this starship is a manifestation of actively reclaiming looted Yemeni artifacts housed in famous collections in Europe and the U.S. It takes on the form of an octopus sculpture suspended under the AANM dome, with 81 digital screens along the tentacles, displaying a range of experimental videos. The result is an impressive constellation of multi-channel video installations that move vertically across the multiple stories of the Museum’s atrium. The content of the...

Iftar - The Sunset Meal During Ramadan - Multiple Dates

PHILADELPHIA, PA A full presentation and reenactment of what actually happens when Muslims break the fast in the evening during the holy month of Ramadan. Join me and my family for good food and conversation…with excellent views of the city! A very laid back, judgment free atmosphere.

Arab American National Museum – FREE for Kids 5 and under, FREE with SNAP/EBT or WIC card

DEARBORN, MI The Arab American National Museum is the first museum in the world devoted to Arab American history and culture. AANM hosts various programming and family parties throughout the year geared towards engaging youth and families with exciting and fun activities. Check the calendar here:arabamericanmuseum.org/experience/youth-and-family/ $8 – Adults (ages 13+) $4 – Students and educators with ID, seniors age 59+, children ages 6-12 FREE – AANM Members, children under 6 FREE with SNAP/EBT or WIC card and picture ID PARKING Free, lighted parking is available in the large municipal parking lot behind the Museum. Enter the parking lot...

Sculpting In Two Dimensions: Arabic Calligraphy By Nihad Dukhan

The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, the Middle East Music Ensemble, the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, and the Old Town School are proud to presentSculpting in Two Dimensions: Arabic Calligraphy by Nihad Dukhanon view in the South Cases, 915 E 60th, from May 1 - May 31, 2023.

Date Night: Moroccan Cooking Class May 26th

Date Night: Moroccan Cooking Class May 26th Learn all about Morocco’s food and cultural traditions in this hands-on cooking class. This menu is certain to be satisfying, featuring a variety of exciting spices and flavor combinations! *Tickets are priced per couple. One purchase = two seats. Menu: Welcome appetizer Apricot Chicken Tagine Couscous with Almonds & Dried Fruit Roasted Harissa Carrots *Please be on time. *Please note: All purchases are non-refundable. Our cancellation policy requires 72 hours notice in order to reschedule your reservation. If you cancel less than 72 hours before your scheduled class, Salt Lake Culinary Education will...

Ariya Rengin: Benefit concert for earthquake in Turkey & Syria

San Francisco, CA Ariya Rengin Benefit concert for earthquake in Turkey & Syria Ariya Rengin music group, founded by Evin Şah and Oktay Şahin, are organizing this for the earthquake survivors in Turkey & Syria. In addition to ethnic Kurdish music, Turkish and Armenian songs will be performed at the concert. All proceeds from this concert will be transferred to the people who were impacted by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, by theCalifornia Kurdish Community Center, non profit organization. Featuring: Evin Sah- Vocalist Oktay Sahin- Vocalist and classical guitarist Sirvan Manhoobi - Composer, Oud Susanna Goldenstein-...

ZIAD BOURJI

Dib Entertainment Presents The Super Star Ziad Bourji Live in Chicago May Friday 26, 2023 ALL TICKETS INCLUDE DINNER AND APPETIZERS

Sculpting In Two Dimensions: Arabic Calligraphy By Nihad Dukhan

CHICAGO, IL The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, the Middle East Music Ensemble, the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, and the Old Town School are proud to presentSculpting in Two Dimensions: Arabic Calligraphy by Nihad Dukhanon view in the South Cases, 915 E 60th, from May 1 - May 31, 2023. Nihad Dukhanwas born in central Gaza, Palestine, and arrived in Toledo, Ohio in August 1983. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Toledo in 1996. He worked in Chicago and at the University of Puerto Rico. He is currently a...

Growing Palestine Heritage Picnic

SPRINGFIELD, VA Celebrate 75 Years of Palestinian Perseverance and come picnic with us like our ancestors did! We'll eat together, enjoy music by Muaz and debka to songs that take us back to our agrarian ancestry. Bring your own picnic lunch and an arguila to enjoy. We’ll bring beverages, watermelon, music, debka dancers, face painting, Arabic coffee, and a photo wall. We'll also share magical gifts and ancestral knowledge. Join us at the Growing Palestine Heritage picnic, a space filled with community, culture, and connection to our proud past...a past that lights our path into the future.

Lebanese Wine and Meze Patio Tasting

Pittsburgh, PA Join us for our Lebanese wine and meze tasting on our beautiful outdoor patio with live music.

Arabian Night - Syrian Dinner & Live Belly Dance Show

"Arabian Night - Syrian Dinner & Live Belly Dance Show Come and experience a cultural journey of food and dance and help raise funds for earthquake hit Syria and Turkey. About this Event Doors: 5:30 p.m. Dinner and Dance: 6:00 p.m. This event is to raise funds for earthquake hit Syria and Turkey. Please note that the tickets are non-refundable. About Performers: Ashley and Leslie: Ashley: Ashley Rhianne is an award-winning dancer & instructor trained in Egyptian-style dance based in Vancouver-Canada. She is a highly sought-after performer and has been a main staple in the Vancouver scene known for her...

Belly Dance Showcase

Wilmington, NC May 27 Belly Dance Showcase! 9PM / $10 Buy tickets in Advance: Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/174517525150355 Ahmose is excited to bring to you this months Bellydance Showcase! Featuring some of the best talent in our region and beyond! The organic talents of the duo A 2 Z will be rocking the stage with their own brand of percussive talent! We hope to have this show outside (weather permitting!) so come join us for a great evening of entertainment! I can't wait to dance for you!

TOOT TOOT BEIRUT - ARABIC NIGHTS AT EDEN RESTO BAR

NO:1 ARABIC NIGHT IN HOUSTON, DONT MISS INTERNATIONAL DJ - JULIAN ALONG WITH GORGEOUS BELLY DANCER INES AND DRUMMER MOE WILL KEEP YOU ON YOUR FEET ALL NIGHT LONG: DATE: MAY 27, SATURDAY 5PM - 9PM - HAPPY HOUR EVENT STARTS : 9PM, PARTY TILL : 2:00 AM COVER CHARGE : $15 VALET PARKING FOR BOOKINGS TEXT : 713-402-8633

Arabian Night - Belly Dance and Syrian Dinner

Gibsons, BC Lets travel to another region and explore culture and food from another region. An Arabian Night's odyssey with Ashley Rhianne Dance and Leslie West. They are arguably the two of best Belly Dance performers in BC today. Authentic and fab food by Tayybeh: A Celebration of Syrian Cuisine!

NEW DATE May 27 2023 !!! Arabian Night - Belly Dance and Syrian Dinner

Lets travel to another region and explore culture and food from another region. An Arabian Night's odyssey with Ashley Rhianne Dance and Leslie West. They are arguably the two of best Belly Dance performers in BC today. Authentic and fab food by Tayybeh: A Celebration of Syrian Cuisine! Also check out otherEntertainment Events in Gibsons,Dance Events in Gibsons. Tickets Tickets for NEW DATE May 27 2023 !!! Arabian Night - Belly Dance and Syrian Dinner can be booked here.

Living History: Ancient Mummification

LAS VEGAS, NV Travel back in time and join actor Ellis Rice for an interactive live-theater of ancient Egyptian mummifaction! Suggested age for activity: 8 years old and up. Included with Museum Admission or Membership. Presented in English.

A Century in Flux: Highlights from the Barjeel Art Foundation

Sharjah Art Museum, UAE This long-term exhibition features a selection of key modernist paintings, sculptures and mixed media artworks from the Barjeel Art Foundation collection, known for its inclusion of significant 20th-century art from across the region. The exhibition covers a century of artistic production in the Arab region and its diaspora, beginning from the late 19th century to the late 20th century.

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Sculpting In Two Dimensions: Arabic Calligraphy By Nihad Dukhan

The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, the Middle East Music Ensemble, the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, and the Old Town School are proud to presentSculpting in Two Dimensions: Arabic Calligraphy by Nihad Dukhanon view in the South Cases, 915 E 60th, from May 1 - May 31, 2023. Nihad Dukhanwas born in central Gaza, Palestine, and arrived in Toledo, Ohio in August 1983. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Toledo in 1996. He worked in Chicago and at the University of Puerto Rico. He is currently a professor of...

Security and Stabilization in Africa: The Sahel

The Africa Study Group and the Middle East Institute are pleased to invite you to the third discussion in a series focused on the Sahel and Sahara regions. Worsening political instability in the Sahel is increasingly garnering international attention and concern. In September 2022, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres noted that non-functional state institutions in the region have fostered a growing humanitarian crisis and allowed non-state armed groups to step into the vacuum and consolidate their hold on local areas and populations. This fast-deteriorating regional security situation may metastasize into a global threat if it leads to the resurgence of transnational...

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Couples Cooking: Tour of the Middle East

Middle eastern food is very flavorful, and delights many palates with its spices, and freshness. Let us teach you some amazing dishes. Price is per couple; please add one ticket per couple to the cart. This is a hands-on class. Class menu. Chickpea Sambusak (Mediterranean-Style Turnovers with Savory Chickpea Filling) Sinyah (Kebab Patties with Tahini) Garlic-Roasted Chicken with Tabbouleh Salad Limonana (Minty Lemonade) with Oogat Soomsoom V'Dash (Honey Sesame Cake)

Carnegie Museum of Natural History presents Science Adventures: Ancient Egypt

Pittsburgh, PA This hands-on program will examine replica objects such as funerary boat, statues and Rosetta stone. Participants will match common modern objects with ancient Egyptian objects.

Karim Nagi & Huzam Ensemble

Huzam features new compositions in traditional Arab music styles. Egyptian percussionist and composer Karim Nagi leads this skilled ensemble of master Chicago musicians hailing from Egypt, Syria, and Palestine. Using authentic acoustic instruments, the group will feature Nagi's original compositions and songs, along with some classic Arab repertoire. In this concert, listeners can experience Arab tradition's connection to the intimate ensemble aesthetic of chamber music, the microtonal and hetero-phonic timelessness of early music, and the extemporaneous adventurism of jazz. Karim Nagi is an Egyptian performer and composer now based in Chicago. He has devoted 3+ decades to becoming an authority...

The Conflict in Sudan: Will the Humanitarian Ceasefire Translate to a Political Resolution?

Speakers Nada Mustafa Ali Senior Lecturer of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, College of Liberal Arts; Director, Human Rights Minor, University of Massachusetts Boston Alan Boswell Project Director for the Horn of Africa, International Crisis Group Nisrin Elamin Assistant Professor, Department of AnthropologyandAfrican Studies Program, Universityof Toronto Kholood Khair Founding Manager, Confluence Advisory Khalid Mustafa Medani Chair of the African Studies Program and Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and the Islamic Studies Institute, McGill University About the Conference On April 15, fighting broke out in Sudan’s capital between the country’s two biggest armed groups, the...

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Webinar: The Conflict in Sudan: Will the Humanitarian Ceasefire Translate to a Political Resolution?

On April 15, fighting broke out in Sudan’s capital between the country’s two biggest armed groups, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by Mohamad Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo. The two generals were allies during former President Omar al-Bashir's rule and rose to power after staging a military coup in 2021 to topple the transitional civilian government that was put in place following pro-democracy protests in 2019. The armed power struggle between the two generals has turned Khartoum and other areas of the country into war zones and created...

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Arabic Language Classes for English Speakers

Join us for a journey into the rich and complex language of the Arabic-speaking world. Our class offers two unique levels of instruction to cater to both beginners and those who have grown up in Arabic-speaking households but still face everyday struggles. For our beginner level, get ready to dive headfirst into the basics of Arabic! Our experienced instructor will guide you through everything from the Arabic alphabet to essential vocabulary and grammar. You'll leave each class feeling more confident and excited to put your new skills to use in your daily life. For those who have grown up with...

Comedy Night for Immigrant Rights

IIBA’s 7th Annual Comedy Night for Immigrant Rights features Aparna Nancherla, Bassem Youssef, Jackie Kashian, and Sheng Wang! Aparna Nancherlastarted out doing comedy in her hometown of Washington D.C. and now resides in New York City. She is a series regular in Comedy Central’s “Corporate” and reprised her role in season 2 of HBO’s “Crashing”. Aparna is also featured in the second season of Netflix’s “The Standups” and other hit comedy shows. Bassem Youssef, dubbed the Jon Stewart of the Arab World, was the host of popular TV show Al-Bernameg – which was the first of its kind political satire...

A Celebration Of Diverse DC Talent: Official District Fray Event

CELEBRATE ARAB HERITAGE and enjoy LIVE Arabic, African-American bands and more BIPOC talent. Dance, laugh, connect. Featuring Indian, Asian and Indigenous comedians. LANCOME gifts and more. Khadija Jahmila, Afro-Caribean mixed -media artist displaying and vending beautiful creations. www.khadijajahmila.com. Program: 7pm: Check in 730pm: Funny Asians and Friends Comedy Showcase 8pm: LIVE BANDS: Arabic, Hip-hop and more 9pm-midnight: DJ Remi, bellydance MEDIA PARTNER: DISTRICT FRAY MAGAZINE LIVE BANDS: Ashraf Bashah, Violin Master Rami, Keyboard Maestro Kimo: @ashrafbashah Camp Collective: Tyrone Leake-vocal, Jonathan Footz drums, Dereck Allen on keys and percussion and Amaya vocalist. DJ Remi:Arabic, Bellydance and more Comedians include:...

Roanoke Lebanese Festival 2023

ROANOKE, VA Roanoke Lebanese Festival 2023 Your favorite festival is back! Come enjoy delicious Lebanese food, Arabic music, dancing, and more. Details coming soon... Also check out otherFestivals in Roanoke.

Arab American National Museum

Dearborn, MI The Arab American National Museum is the first museum in the world devoted to Arab American history and culture. AANM hosts various programming and family parties throughout the year geared towards engaging youth and families with exciting and fun activities. Check the calendar here:arabamericanmuseum.org/experience/youth-and-family/ $8 – Adults (ages 13+) $4 – Students and educators with ID, seniors age 59+, children ages 6-12 FREE – AANM Members, children under 6 FREE with SNAP/EBT or WIC card and picture ID PARKING Free, lighted parking is available in the large municipal parking lot behind the Museum. Enter the parking lot by...

Roanoke Lebanese Festival 2023

Roanoke, VA Your favorite festival is back! Come enjoy delicious Lebanese food, Arabic music, dancing, and more. Details coming soon...

St. Maron Annual Festival 2023

St. Maron Annual Festival 2023 St. Maron Church Annual Lebanese Festival will be on June 2-3-4, 2023. Join us for live music and great Lebanese food and drinks.

UNITING TO RETURN: BUILDING TOWARD OUR FUTURE IN A LIBERATED PALESTINE

UNITING TO RETURN : #NAKBA75 CONFERENCE ALL NET PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE PAL- FREE PEOPLES' MEDICAL CLINIC IN NABLUS, PALESTINE $50 for all access; $30 students ; no one turned away, buy your tickets at: June 2-4, Chicago @ Morain Valley Community College -Conference Center 9000 W. College Pkwy. Palos Hills, IL 60465-2478 FIRST NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE PALESTINIAN ASSEMBLY FOR LIBERATION Beyond lectures and showcases: town halls, assemblies, specialized committees, and strategy discussions all geared to make measurable gains for the Palestinian movement for liberation and return. Palestinians from across the US, joined by Palestinians from all across...

Date Night: Middle Eastern Delight

Join us for an evening of exploration into the magic spice blend of Za'atar. Za'atar has been used for centuries in households through out the Middle East as both a tea and a spice blend for various dishes from flatbreads to main dishes. Menu: Make Za'atas Spice Blend Za'atar Chicken Roasted Potatoes Fattoush Salad Lemon-Sumac Vinaigrette Cocktails, beer and wine are available for purchase at the bar. *Price is per couple* Your purchase includes: Two seat in the class Recipes, which will be emailed at the end of class Live step-by-step cooking instruction Classes are approximately 90 minutes – 2...

Date Night: Middle Eastern Delight

Join us for an evening of exploration into the magic spice blend of Za'atar. Za'atar has been used for centuries in households through out the Middle East as both a tea and a spice blend for various dishes from flatbreads to main dishes. Menu: Make Za'atas Spice Blend Za'atar Chicken Roasted Potatoes Fattoush Salad Lemon-Sumac Vinaigrette Cocktails, beer and wine are available for purchase at the bar. *Price is per couple* Your purchase includes: Two seat in the class Recipes, which will be emailed at the end of class Live step-by-step cooking instruction Classes are approximately 90 minutes – 2...

Installation of Officers Banquet

Cleveland, Ohio C.A.M.E.O. cordially invites you to attend the Installation of Officers Banquet President: Pierre Bejjani 1st Vice President: Tony Abdulkarim 2nd Vice President: Fred Bourjaily 3rd Vice President: Joe (Jaoudat) Charif Treasurer: Samy Tanious Recording Secretary: Gina Kuhlman Corresponding Secretary: Amira Zayed Sergeant at Arms: Tony Nassif Board Members Dr. Mansour Ahmed, Faris Alameh, Beshoy Hanna, Moe Cherara, Jessy Zbeidy Parliamentarian Abby Mina

HABIBIS IN THE CITY

Washington, DC CELEBRATE ARAB HERITAGE and enjoy LIVE Arabic and African-American performances and comedy. Dance, laugh, connect.MEDIA PARTNER: DISTRICT FRAY MAGAZINE LIVE BANDS: Ashraf Bashah and Maestro Kimo: Arabic favourites band! Camp Collective: Tyrone Leake-vocal, Jonathan Footz drums, Dereck Allen on keys and percussion and Amaya vocal DJ Remi:Arabic, Afrobeats, Bellydance and more Comedians include: Apple Brown Betty Prince Aurora Hosted by:Rola Z Sponsored by Middle East Institute and Lancome

‘A Gaza Weekend’ Film Festival

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston screens ‘A Gaza Weekend.’ Israel is sealed off after the outbreak of a deadly virus and Gaza has become the safest place in the region, leaving a British journalist and his Israeli girlfriend stuck there. With no one else to turn to, they entrust two Palestinian street merchants who promise a way out, if the price is right. This hilariously irreverent satire was directed by Basil Khalil, a British-Palestinian, Oscar-nominated filmmaker who wrote the story years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arab Fest Fort Wayne

Join us for Arab Fest 2023. This year we will feature music, camel rides, a market with vendors, characters, dancing, and food. Time: Saturday 12:00 PM to 07:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Wheelchair Accessibility: Yes Presented By: Arab Fest - Fort Wayne, Inc.

A Taste of Egypt

Get ready for a pyramid-load of fun at our upcoming Egyptian Festival! 🎉 Feast like a pharaoh on authentic Egyptian cuisine and desserts, and bounce like a mummy in our bouncy house. Get your face painted like Cleopatra, or try some henna that will make even King Tut jealous. Cool off with snow cones and smoothies, satisfy your sweet tooth with popcorn, cotton candy, and freshly made funnel cakes. That’s just the tip of the Sphinx! Join us for church tours that will make you feel like you’re discovering hidden treasures as you explore the rich history and traditions of...

Little Souk: A MENA Market & Music Event Benefiting Palestine

Los Angeles, CA Between EastandFor Your Viewing Pleasureare so excited to bring back our highly anticipated Little Souk for Spring/Summer. Our first Little Souk sold out super fast so we recommend youget your tickets early before we sell out again! Little Souk is a Middle Eastern & North African modern day marketplace that showcases artists, food, music, and culture. It's a celebration of our community and a means to discover and support local MENA businesses. Each Little Souk also raises awareness and funds for our beloved Palestine: fifteen percent of every ticket and item sold will be donated via our...

Dear Cairo...my dear Cairo: A performance by Zeena Pliska

LOS ANGELES, CA Dear Cairo…my dear Cairois a multi-media art exhibition combining photos, videos, a soundscape of Cairo, Egyptian pop music, and the reading of the children’s picture book, Egyptian Lullaby by Egyptian/American artist/children’s book authorZeena M. Pliska. The presentation is in conjunction with a photo exhibit of Cairo titled the same, currently showing at the Los Angeles Public Library Venice branch (501 S. Venice Blvd.) and at the independent bookstore, Village Well Books and Coffee (9900 Culver Blvd.) with different photos at each venue and the release of Zeena’s latest children’s picture book,Egyptian Lullaby. It is the hope of...

The Annual Euphrates Art Hafla — In Memory of Dr. Abdelmotalib Al-Senad

We are pleased to announce the Iraqi American Foundation’s Inaugural Euphrates Art Hafla, where we are honored to pay tribute to the exceptional life and work of Dr. Abdulmotaleb Alsenad, an Iraqi American artist, director, and community organizer. Through this event, we aim to celebrate his achievements and showcase the magnificent artwork of local Iraqi artists. Dr. alsenad was a pioneer in the field of art and culture, and his contributions have left an indelible mark on the Iraqi American community. This event serves as a reminder of his remarkable legacy, and we are proud to continue his work by...

A Journey to Palestine

We are excited and honored to have Dr. Mohammad Ghosheh with us as part of a 2-month tour in the United States Dr. Ghosheh's most recent project “Our Palestine” is about publishing 30,000 maps of Palestine collected from 1,000 archives from around the world, due to be published June 2024 Dr. Ghosheh is a renowned historian and an architect who has contributed to more than 150 research works and studies about Al-Quds (Jerusalem) and its Arabo-Islamic heritage. He has also authored some 37 historical and documentary books on Al-Quds Al-Sharif highlighting its historical, intellectual, architectural, and heritage values His most...

Halawati: Music and Dance for Turkey and Syria

Halawati (My Sweetness) A Benefit Performance of Arabic Music and Dance, for Turkey and Syria’s Earthquake Victims 100% of ticket sales and donations will go Feminist Solidarity for Disaster (Afet için feminist dayanışma, an aid organization supporting survivors, displaced women, and their families). Saturday June 3, 2023 at 7pm El Corazón Winery 37 S Palouse St., Walla Walla, WA 99362 Music by Elyse Semerdjian, Wassim Khawandi, and Angela Eliacy. Dance performance by Meiver De la Cruz. The performance will be followed by an open dance party featuring Middle Eastern and North African music and international sounds.

Special Dinner Dance Lebanese Buffet by Hanna's & Musician Nadim Bourjaili

Special Dinner Dance Lebanese Buffet by Hanna's & Musician Nadim Bourjaili - RSVP by Tues. 5/30 Lebanese Specialty featuring Mezza: Hommus, Baba Ghannouj, Shankleesh (cheese mix), Falafel, Kibbee Nay (Raw Beef) and Salad. Main Entree: Grape Leaves, Rice Pilaf, Moussaka (Vegetarian Eggplant), Kefta and Chicken Kebab. Great meal shared with Members, family and friends. For reservations send email toLebanonclub@att.netor you may pay by CC when selecting the tickets.

Arabian Nights Bellydance Show

Join us for an evening of enchanting Bellydance performances! Styles from around world! Oriental Raqs Sharqi, Tribal & Ethic Styles and More

English Language Classes for Arabic Speakers

Join our Beginners English class designed specifically for Arabic speakers and take your first step towards mastering the English language!Starting on June 4th, Instructor Sherouk Mohamed will lead this 8-week course that runs every Sunday from 10am to 1pm. You'll learn everything from grammar to vocabulary to communication skills. Sign up now for $100 and improve your job prospects, education, and English communication abilities. Email Movement@malikah.org for any questions.

The Eros Project: becoming-Fluid Workshops w/ Meryl Murman

DETROIT, MI The Eros Project: becoming-Fluidis a series of free workshops for women and female-identifying individuals to co-explore eros, sexuality, agency, holistic care and consent through somatic movement, ritual and creative collaborations with water. Participants will be invited to recreate the Hammam withartist-in-residenceMeryl Zaytoun Murman as a site to examine becoming fluid and how relating through water affects our understanding of identities as shifting, various and in-flux. Workshops are facilitated through a somatic approach and include gentle movement and voice healing practices, participatory circular conversations, story and humor as medicine, and creative explorations with water. Participants will take away somatic...

SAMMY OBEID

SAN DIEGO, CA Lebanese-Palestinian American, born in Oakland California, Sammy Obeid double majored in Business and Mathematics at UC Berkeley and then turned down a job at Google to be a comedian. Now the host of 100 Humans on Netflix, he’s also appeared on NBC'sLast Comic StandingandAmerica's Got Talent,as well as TBS’sConan,and is best known for his world record of performing comedy 1,001 nights in a row, a story featured in bothTime MagazineandThe New York Times.

Voice for Refuge Book Reading

Minneapolis, MN Join us for a reading with storyteller and global leader Zaynab Abdi in celebration of Voice for Refuge, about a Somali girl raised in Yemen by her grandmother finds refuge and opportunity with her mother in America. Told in English and Arabic, the story is beautifully illustrated as black ink drawings. She will be joined in conversation with Dana Mortenson, co-founder and CEO of of World Savvy, a national education nonprofit working to educate and engage youth as responsible global citizens. “Abdi’s remarkable journey from Somalia to Yemen to Egypt and to the United State is essential reading...

Zaynab Abdi presents Our Stories Carried Us Here with Dana Mortenson

Minneapolis, MN A Somali girl raised in Yemen by her grandmother finds refuge and opportunity with her mother in America. Told in English and Arabic, the story is beautifully illustrated as black ink drawings. Zaynab Abdiis a storyteller and emerging global leader. From her contribution to Green Card Voices, Minneapolis to a chapter in Malala’s We are Displaced, her story of perseverance and the pursuit of opportunities for others has inspired all who have encountered her words. Zaynab has shared her experiences and insights about girls education as a Malala Fund delegate addressing the United Nations General Assembly. She continues...

Mingle over Moroccan: A Singles Event for Foodies

For nearly a decade, Tara Kitchen has served Moroccan food that’s for everyone. Vibrant, not fiery, it’s seasoned with spices that reflect Morocco’s history as a cultural crossroad and celebrated Chef Aneesa Waheed’s talent for building beautifully balanced flavors out of unexpected combinations. Come expand your palette and mingle with singles while enjoying a buffet consisting of Moroccan Specialties including Lamb / Chicken / Vegetarian options / Salad / Desserts and a cash bar. Tickets include the buffet.

Rijin Sahakian, “Twenty Years After the Invasion of Iraq: Sada in Context’

Brooklyn, NY Join us at e-flux Screening Room on Thursday, June 8 at 7pm for “Twenty Years After the Invasion of Iraq: Sada in Context,” an evening withRijin Sahakian. Guest-curated by Ali Hussein Al-Adawy, the evening will feature a screening ofSada [regroup](2022), and a discussion with Sahakian andDina Ramadan. The program is co-presented withArteEast, and is part of the legacy program Unpacking the ArteArchive, which preserves and presents twenty years of film and video programming by the organization. It will be accompanied by an online screening onartearchive.orgthrough June 9-18, 2023, featuringSada [regroup]as well as a selection of documentary works created...

SAMMY OBEID

ORLANDO, FL Lebanese-Palestinian American, born in Oakland California, Sammy Obeid double majored in Business and Mathematics at UC Berkeley and then turned down a job at Google to be a comedian. Now the host of 100 Humans on Netflix, he’s also appeared on NBC's Last Comic Standing and America's Got Talent, as well as TBS’s Conan, and is best known for his world record of performing comedy 1,001 nights in a row, a story featured in both Time Magazine and The New York Times.

37th Annual Lebanese Festival

SOMERSET, NJ We are excited to announce that we will hold our 37th Annual Lebanese Festival on Friday, June 9, 2023 from 5-10:00 p.m., Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 12-11:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 12-10:00 p.m. at St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church, located at 526 Easton Avenue, on the corner of Franklin Boulevard, in Somerset, New Jersey. Better known as a Mahrajan, our Festival is a great outdoor gathering of families, friends and neighbors for authentic Middle Eastern food, music, dance and culture. Traditional Lebanese foods such as falafel, shawarma (gyro), hummus, shish kabob, spinach pies, tabouleh,...

37th Annual Lebanese Festival

Better known as a Mahrajan, the 37th annualLebanese Festival is a great outdoor gathering of families, friends and neighbors for authentic Middle Eastern food, music, dance and culture. Traditional Lebanese foods such as falafel, shawarma (gyro), hummus, shish kabob, spinach pies, tabouhli, stuffed grape leaves and much more will be featured. In addition, there will be a large assortment of Middle Eastern pastries to indulge in. For entertainment, there will be live music featuring a different singer each day. There will also be dancing and folkloric performances along with raffles, prizes, souvenirs and games of chance. Admission and parking are...

37th Annual Lebanese Festival

Better known as a Mahrajan, the 37th annualLebanese Festival is a great outdoor gathering of families, friends and neighbors for authentic Middle Eastern food, music, dance and culture. Traditional Lebanese foods such as falafel, shawarma (gyro), hummus, shish kabob, spinach pies, tabouhli, stuffed grape leaves and much more will be featured. In addition, there will be a large assortment of Middle Eastern pastries to indulge in. For entertainment, there will be live music featuring a different singer each day. There will also be dancing and folkloric performances along with raffles, prizes, souvenirs and games of chance. Admission and parking are...

Spirituality and the City: Pilgrimage to Ancient Egypt - Met Tour

Barbara is juiced from just returning from her spiritual pilgrimage to Egypt and ready to share with you her personal experience as well as the ancient metaphysical knowledge she has accumulated over the years. This is a spiritual pilgrimage and what makes this different from your average trip to the museum (or to any place) is that you will be noticing the effect that the objects in the Egyptian collection have on your body and spirit. The Met Museum has an extensive Ancient Egyptian collection. Many pieces are thousands of years old. As an ancient being yourself, you will notice...

TATREEZ INHERITANCE Monthly Curatorial Tour: June

WASHINGTON, DC TATREEZ INHERITANCE: Preserving Palestinian Cultural Heritage in 75 Years of Exile is Wafa Ghnaim's curatorial debut and currently on view at Museum of the Palestinian People in Washington, D.C. Please join Wafa for a timed, ticketed curator-led tour of this exhibition at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 10. Please book your ticket soon as space is very limited. To learn more about this exhibition, go to mpp-dc.org/tatreez.

Zaid Fouzi & Hassan Phills Live in DC

Zaid Fouzi is a Chicago based Syrian-American comedian who has been featured at some of the country’s top comedy clubs. He’s opened for comedians such as Bassem Yousef, Ismail Loutfi, Eagle Witt, and Tim Meadows. Hassan Phills is a Toronto based comedian who has toured all over the US and Canada. He has opened for comedians such as Hassan Minhaj, Nimesh Patel, and Michael Blackson. Hassan has his debut special coming out soon!

Intro to Qur’an and Arabic Reading

Start your personal journey reading Arabic and Quran recitation with ” Introduction to Quran and Arabic Reading”. Students will learn from the Al-Qaida An-Noorania book which begins with a basic introduction to the Arabic language alphabet and moving to understanding Arabic Diacritics to finally Applying beautified Quranic recitation reading. The class is offered Sundays virtually through Zoom Platform. A Textbook will be provided (at no cost) after submitting class registration form.

Family Storytime (Virtual)

Families will enjoy books, movement, and music!All ages; best for ages 6 & under. Registration required; register with an email address and we'll email the link prior to the event.

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Layali Zaman Academy Orchestra Los Angeles

"Summer Concert. Saban Theater ​Scan this QR code or click below to buy tickets from AXS. ​Saban Theater Box Office (888)645-5006 10 AM - 6 PM7 Days a week​ Email:BOXOFFICE@WMMTS.COM ​Doors open at 6:00 PM Drinks are available for purchase at the Saban bar PLEASE BE WARY OF TICKET SCALPING SITES AS THEY ARE VERY SNEAKY. ​IF YOU TRY TO BUY TICKETS ON A WEBSITE WHERE IT SAYS “SOLD OUT,” OR ON A WEBSITE CHARGING EXORBITANT PRICES, YOU ARE ON THE WRONG WEBSITE. ​Only purchase tickets from the box office by calling 888-645-5006" Further details are on organization's website....

Cooking Class: Spring In Palestine

Spring in Palestine is a time when simple, seasonal ingredients are transformed into a delicious family meal. In this class Nadia Tommalieh will introduce you to Palestinian home cooking via classic dishes remembered from her childhood, with stories of spring foraging traditions. You’ll makesorar freekeh bil lahmeh(baked freekeh and beef pastries);salatet betinjan bil laban(fried eggplant salad);hindbeh bil zeit(sautéed dandelion greens with pomegranate molasses and lemon); and, for dessert,mhalabiyeh bi ma’ elzaher(milk pudding infused with orange blossom water, topped with crushed pistachios and dried rose petals). Please note: some classes can be adjusted for students with dietary restrictions, but many cannot....

Form and Innovation in the Art and Writing of Kahlil Gibran

Join Art Historian Anneka Lenssen and Professor of Arabic Literature Huda Kakhreddine with curator Claire Gilman to discuss the formal innovation and influence in the work of Kahlil Gibran.

FUNNY ARABS COMEDY SHOW - FRIDAY

FUNNY ARABS IS BACK! Arab-Americans from all over the US bring us laughter (again!) LINE UP: Eman Morgan (Headliner) Yasmin Elhady Sarah Suzuki Harvard Reem Zallaq Bilal Sharmouq Mahmoud Jaber Rola Z (Host & Producer) FUNNY ARABS is a DC Stand-up Comedy series, created by Rola Z, in collaboration with Busboys & Poets, featuring an Arab-American Line up of DMV and NYC comedians. Hilarious performers you have seen at the DC Improv, Kennedy Center, NYC Gotham Comedy Club, Yalla Punk Festival, The Moth, Peacock TV and more! Rola Z is the creator of FUNNY ARABS and is a...

Arab American National Museum – FREE for Kids 5 and under, FREE with SNAP/EBT or WIC card

DEARBORN, MI The Arab American National Museum is the first museum in the world devoted to Arab American history and culture. AANM hosts various programming and family parties throughout the year geared towards engaging youth and families with exciting and fun activities. Check the calendar here:arabamericanmuseum.org/experience/youth-and-family/ $8 – Adults (ages 13+) $4 – Students and educators with ID, seniors age 59+, children ages 6-12 FREE – AANM Members, children under 6 FREE with SNAP/EBT or WIC card and picture ID PARKING Free, lighted parking is available in the large municipal parking lot behind the Museum. Enter the parking lot...

Arab American National Museum – FREE for Kids 5 and under, FREE with SNAP/EBT or WIC card

The Arab American National Museum is the first museum in the world devoted to Arab American history and culture. AANM hosts various programming and family parties throughout the year geared towards engaging youth and families with exciting and fun activities.

Great Start Wayne Arab American National Museum

Dearborn, MI The Arab American National Museum is the first museum in the world devoted to Arab American history and culture. AANM hosts various programming and family parties throughout the year geared towards engaging youth and families with exciting and fun activities. Check the calendar here:arabamericanmuseum.org/experience/youth-and-family/ $8 – Adults (ages 13+) $4 – Students and educators with ID, seniors age 59+, children ages 6-12 FREE – AANM Members, children under 6 FREE with SNAP/EBT or WIC card and picture ID PARKING Free, lighted parking is available in the large municipal parking lot behind the Museum. Enter the parking lot by...

FUNNY ARABS COMEDY SHOW - FRIDAY

FUNNY ARABS IS BACK! Arab-Americans from all over the US bring us laughter (again!) LINE UP: Eman Morgan (Headliner) Yasmin Elhady Sarah Suzuki Harvard Reem Zallaq Bilal Sharmouq Mahmoud Jaber Rola Z (Host & Producer) FUNNY ARABS is a DC Stand-up Comedy series, created by Rola Z, in collaboration with Busboys & Poets, featuring an Arab-American Line up of DMV and NYC comedians. Hilarious performers you have seen at the DC Improv, Kennedy Center, NYC Gotham Comedy Club, Yalla Punk Festival, The Moth, Peacock TV and more! Rola Z is the creator of FUNNY ARABS and is a...

Zaid Fouzi Standup Comedy

Zaid Fouzi is a Chicago-based, Syrian-American comedian and actor who performs nationwide. Coming from an Arab father and an American mother, Zaid uses comedy to build bridges, dissect identity, and bring his story to life. He uses real-life stories to normalize the Arab-American upbringing and break stereotypes. Zaid tours around the country performing at numerous clubs and universities. He has been featured at some of the country’s top comedy clubs including Gotham, Stand Up New York, Zanies, Laugh Factory, and many more. He’s opened up for comedians such as Bassem Youseff, Eagle Witt, Tim Meadows, and Ismael Loutfi. Friday 6/16...

Zaid Fouzi Standup Comedy

Los Angeles, CA Zaid Fouzi is a Chicago-based, Syrian-American comedian and actor who performs nationwide. Coming from an Arab father and an American mother, Zaid uses comedy to build bridges, dissect identity, and bring his story to life. He uses real-life stories to normalize the Arab-American upbringing and break stereotypes. Zaid tours around the country performing at numerous clubs and universities. He has been featured at some of the country’s top comedy clubs including Gotham, Stand Up New York, Zanies, Laugh Factory, and many more. He’s opened up for comedians such as Bassem Youseff, Eagle Witt, Tim Meadows, and...

Life and the Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Art from the Senusret Collection

Atlanta, GA Life and the Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Art from the Senusret Collection, on view at the Michael C. Carlos Museum from February 4 to August 6, is an exhibition about the power of ancient Egyptian objects to engage and inspire. The collection, named after King Senusret II’s pyramid village, Hetep-Senusret in the Faiyum, was gifted to the Carlos in 2018 by the Georges Ricard Foundation with the understanding that it would be conserved and used to promote knowledge not only about the rich funerary rituals, customs, and beliefs of the ancient world but also about the life of ancient...

Masterclass: Vegan Middle Eastern Brunch

Let's celebrate brunch! Join Emel Ernalbant, trained at the Vegan Chef School, in this hands-on class, and get ready for a delectable feast with Armenian, Arabic, Syriac and Kurdish influences, finishing with a good cup of strong black tea. Vegan Middle Eastern Brunch, is a brilliant Masterclass, offered in person at Made in Hackney headquarters. At this masterclass you will: Learn how to make a veganShakshuka,a popular Middle Eastern breakfast dish since the Ottoman Empire Learn how to makeGözleme, the mouth-watering Turkish flatbread that dazzled the London street food scene Learn how to makeTurkish carrot yogurt dip, a meze dish...

June English-Arabic Storytime

Dearborn, MI 2 p.m. ET Saturday, June 17, 2023 June English-Arabic Storytime Join us for anEnglish-Arabic Storytimeat AANM! Children ages 2-6 and their parents are invited to join as our storyteller reads a book in both English and Arabic.

Shahin Najafi (Presented by Farhang Foundation)

Shahin Najafi is an influential classically-trained Iranian musician, poet, singer, and social activist who gained international notoriety because his activism and the lyrical content of his music, which deals with issues such as theocracy, poverty, sexism, censorship, child labor, drug addiction and homophobia. Set Times: TBD For Location, Parking & FAQ,click here Shahin Najafi is a musician, poet, singer, and social activist. He was born in 1980 to a middle-class family in Bandar-e Anzali, Iran, the youngest of eight children. He started writing poetry and learning to play classical and flamenco guitar in his teens. He turned to rock music,...

FUNNY ARABS, an Arab-American Standup Comedy Show

WASHINGTON, DC DOORS OPEN AT 7PM and SHOW at 8PM! Come early to get good seats! Rola Z (Host & Producer) FUNNY ARABS is a new DC Stand-up Comedy series, created by Rola Z, in collaboration with Busboys & Poets, featuring an Arab-American Line up of DMV and NYC comedians. Hilarious performers you have seen at the DC Improv, Kennedy Center, NYC Gotham Comedy Club, Yalla Punk Festival, The Moth, Peacock TV and more! Rola Z is the creator of FUNNY ARABS and is a show producer and comedian in DC. She has performed at the NY Arab-American Comedy Festival...

Father's Day Middle Eastern Feast @ Sahadi’s Industry City

"Craving some Lebanese cuisine with its assortment of traditional Middle Eastern mezze and kebabs? Fortunately for you, one of New York City's oldest specialty food stores is hosting an exclusive feast. Are you ready to join your fellow foodie adventurers on a mouth-watering Lebanese food & wine experience that your taste buds won't be able to stop talking about? JoinNew York Adventure Clubon Father's Day for an exclusive Middle Eastern feast at the Industry City location of Sahadi's, a third generation family owned and operated speciality food store that's been serving Middle Eastern cuisine in Brooklyn since 1948. Led by...

Spanish Immersion Summer Camp 2023

SPANISH Immersion Summer Camp 2023 at Lango Kids Northern Virginia (5 weeks available) Kids Ages: 5 to 11 years old Daily Schedule: 8:30 AM to 4 PM / Monday-Friday WEEK 1: JUNE 19 to JUNE 23, Price: $430 WEEK 2: JUNE 26 to JUNE 30, Price: $430 WEEK 3: JULY 3 to JULY 7, Price: $344 (no camp July 4th ) WEEK 4: JULY 10 to JULY 14, Price: $430 WEEK 5: JULY 17 to JULY 21, Price: $430 SIBLING DISCOUNT: 10% MILITARY DISCOUNT: 5% (not to be combined with any other discount) ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN: https://schools.procareconnect.com/register/7aa290ad-0ce7-45d8-8111-29ca3597ab02 Join...

Baklava Express LIVE @ sisters

Baklava Expressis a Middle Eastern fusion project led by oud player Josh Kaye. The band mostly performs original music, influenced by the traditions of the Arab world, Turkey, and Greece, as well as Jazz, Flamenco, Rock, and Eastern European Folk music. The eclectic influences and vast differences in the musical backgrounds of its members have created a group whose style is distinct, yet genre defiant. Josh Kaye – Oud/Composition Daisy Castro – Violin John Murchinson- Qanun Max O’Rourke – Guitar James Robbins – Bass Jeremy Smith – Percussion

Arab American National Museum – FREE for Kids 5 and under, FREE with SNAP/EBT or WIC card

DEARBORN, MI The Arab American National Museum is the first museum in the world devoted to Arab American history and culture. AANM hosts various programming and family parties throughout the year geared towards engaging youth and families with exciting and fun activities. Check the calendar here:arabamericanmuseum.org/experience/youth-and-family/ $8 – Adults (ages 13+) $4 – Students and educators with ID, seniors age 59+, children ages 6-12 FREE – AANM Members, children under 6 FREE with SNAP/EBT or WIC card and picture ID PARKING Free, lighted parking is available in the large municipal parking lot behind the Museum. Enter the parking lot...

Arab American National Museum – FREE for Kids 5 and under, FREE with SNAP/EBT or WIC card

The Arab American National Museum is the first museum in the world devoted to Arab American history and culture. AANM hosts various programming and family parties throughout the year geared towards engaging youth and families with exciting and fun activities.

Cooking with Chef Wells: Taste of Thailand

Learn culinary techniques and methods to create an awesome meal in a fun and festive atmosphere. Great for singles, couples, friends and date night. Guests must arrive by 6:30pm and may bring beverages! Menu: Bangkok Salad with Miso Vinaigrette Thai Curry Mussels Thai Lettuce Wraps with Ginger Pork Thai Basil Beef Pad Thai Rice Pudding with Mangoes

ALI SULTAN (Late Night Show, Comedy Central)

Houston, TX Join us for a night of Stand Up Comedy feat. ALI SULTAN as seen on The Tonight Show with Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central + more!

Bassel & The Supernaturals

"Syrian Heart. Midwest Soul. Deeply inspired by Otis Redding, Bassel & The Supernaturals combine soulful melodies and funk-inspired rhythms with captivating lyrics regarding love, loss, and the war in Syria, telling the story of Bassel Almadani’s experience as a first generation Syrian-American. In addition to performing at major festivals, performance halls, and clubs – the group works closely with organizations on events and residencies that build awareness and empathy for Syrian refugees. A substantial portion of their proceeds benefit the Karam Foundation, a non-profit group focused on building a better future for Syria. The band’s 2017 release,Elements, led to their...

UBS - IN PERSON Cooking Class: Lebanese Stuffed Onion

Join us to make Lebanese stuffed onion. Chef will walk you through the process in this fun free 30 minute class. The recipe, ingredients and needed equipment are listed below. Please email Chef Veronica at Veronica-Za.Flores@ubs.com or sous chef Dana.moore@ubs.com with any substitution questions. Please register for the IN PERSON class using your UBS email address as this is an internal. Class will begin on time, please arrive on time. Please note: This is an IN PERSON internal event for UBS employees only Lebanese Stuffed Onion Ingredients • 2 extra-large onions or 3 large onions • 1 cup white...

Exotic Moroccan

Toronto, ON As it happens, in Toronto, we are very fortunate to be able to source most of the ingredients required to create a wonderful Exotic Moroccan meal. In this hands-on class, we will work together on a 3-course meal that will include a tagine, couscous and other dishes using preserved lemons, pomegranate seeds, orange blossom water and more. After the preparation, our chef will plate the meal and the students will be seated to enjoy their creations. Please BYO wine if you would like to add to the enjoyment of your meal Class Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm...

Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa

HOUSTON, TX Against the Loveless World is a novel that tells the story of a Palestinian refugee who turns to prostitution in an effort to care for her family and follows her journey as she becomes active in the Palestinian resistance.

Arab American National Museum

The Arab American National Museum is the first museum in the world devoted to Arab American history and culture. AANM hosts various programming and family parties throughout the year geared towards engaging youth and families with exciting and fun activities. Check the calendar here: arabamericanmuseum.org/experience/youth-and-family/ $8 – Adults (ages 13+) $4 – Students and educators with ID, seniors age 59+, children ages 6-12 FREE – AANM Members, children under 6 PARKING Free, lighted parking is available in the large municipal parking lot behind the Museum. Enter the parking lot by turning north from Michigan Avenue onto Neckel Street, located just...

Arab American National Museum – FREE for Kids under 6, FREE with SNAP/EBT or WIC card

DEARBORN, MI The Arab American National Museum is the first museum in the world devoted to Arab American history and culture. AANM hosts various programming and family parties throughout the year geared towards engaging youth and families with exciting and fun activities. Check the calendar here:arabamericanmuseum.org/experience/youth-and-family/ $8 – Adults (ages 13+) $4 – Students and educators with ID, seniors age 59+, children ages 6-12 FREE – AANM Members, children under 6 PARKING Free, lighted parking is available in the large municipal parking lot behind the Museum. Enter the parking lot by turning north from Michigan Avenue onto Neckel Street,...

Great Start Wayne Arab American National Museum

Dearborn, MI The Arab American National Museum is the first museum in the world devoted to Arab American history and culture. AANM hosts various programming and family parties throughout the year geared towards engaging youth and families with exciting and fun activities. Check the calendar here:arabamericanmuseum.org/experience/youth-and-family/ $8 – Adults (ages 13+) $4 – Students and educators with ID, seniors age 59+, children ages 6-12 FREE – AANM Members, children under 6 PARKING Free, lighted parking is available in the large municipal parking lot behind the Museum. Enter the parking lot by turning north from Michigan Avenue onto Neckel Street, located...

Somali Independence Day Festival

Join us for Somali Independence Day Festival 2023! Save the date: Saturday, July 1st, 2023. Anticipate our annual soccer tournament, music, dancing, face painting, bounce house, food, ice cream, and more! More details to come

Eid Al-Adha Family Party

Dearborn, MI 1-5 p.m. ET Saturday, July 1, 2023 Eid Al-Adha Family Party FREE with RSVP Celebrate Eid Al-Adha with the Arab American National Museum! FREE and open to the public, there will be fun activities for the whole family: exhibit scavenger hunt, special Eid crafts, and storytime! The Eid Party will also feature an Artisan Market with handmade items by local Muslim artists and makers. Please join AANM for this joyous and special holiday. For more questions, e-mail Fatima Al-Rasool atfal-rasool@accesscommunity.org