The Crocodile Presents: EMEL
2025-02-18 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Madame Lou’s, 2505 1st Ave, Seattle, WA, 98121, United States
A Tunisian-American singer-songwriter, musician, arranger and producer. She rose to fame with her protest song “Kelmti Horra” (“My Word is Free”).

Unbroken Circle: Palestinian Folk Music with Hanady Kader
2025-03-03 17:00 - 18:30 | King Street Station (2nd Floor), King Street Station (2nd Floor) 303 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA, 98104
Start or deepen your musical journey in a casual, all-are-welcome setting where you’ll explore a new artistic tradition each week.

Professional musicians and artists from across the greater Seattle region want to share their stories and experience with you. Explore musical skills, hear advice from seasoned performers, and help preserve cultural stories and wisdom.
Some of our most meaningful, moving moments happen on Mondays in Unbroken Circle, and we want you to be a part.
Before each session, you’re also invited to come to Drop In Hours starting at 4:00 pm. Pick up an instrument, practice what you’ve learned, and connect with other community members.

Flexible pricing available
Youth Tuition (10-25yrs) $0 – $10 per session.
Adult Tuition (26+ )$25 – $60 per session.

Ronnie Malley in Lute Legends
2025-03-22 19:30 - 21:00 | Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Featuring Ronnie Malley, Lucas Harris, and Wen Zhao, the Lute Legends Collective is a performing association of musicians who represent ancient plucked-string traditions. It’s certainly possible that some combinations of their instruments would have sounded together centuries ago, such as a pipa player jamming together with an oud player somewhere along the old Silk Road. However, the collective’s aim is less to recreate history and more to delight in creating a new arena where these old instruments can make music together.
Sat, Mar 22, 2025 @ 7:30 PM
Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall

200 University St, Seattle, WA 98101

Silkroad Ensemble
2025-03-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Meany Hall – Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater, 4040 George Washington Lane Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Curated by Artistic Partner Rhiannon Giddens
Grammy Award-winning musical ensemble Silkroad’s Uplifted Voices brings together a stellar lineup of performer-composers from the Silkroad Ensemble in a series of pieces that highlight each artist’s musical storytelling. These compositions, often inspired by their homeland, ancestors, community and family, represent previously under-recognized voices from around the world, offering a fresh perspective on the history and migration of music.
This unique program showcases a synthesis of global musical traditions and contemporary innovation, with each artist contributing their unique voice to craft a shared musical experience. From the Tuscarora Nation in North Carolina, singer-songwriter and activist Pura Fé blends traditional Native American sounds with contemporary Americana, honoring her indigenous heritage while celebrating its enduring relevance. Japanese multi-percussionist Haruka Fujii has gained international acclaim as a prominent solo percussionist and marimbaist, known for her interpretations of contemporary music and premieres of works by leading composers. Scottish harpist and composer Maeve Gilchrist intertwines jazz and folk while staying true to her Celtic roots, expanding the role of the harp into new, unexplored territories. Acclaimed cellist Karen Ouzounian centers her artistic practice in her love of the collaborative process and the development of adventurous new works. Lebanese violinist and composer Layale Chaker merges the intricate sounds of Arabic Maqam with jazz and contemporary classical elements, inviting listeners on a journey into new soundscapes. Mazz Swift, a violinist and composer, brings a deeply innovative approach, fusing classic African American music, electronica and mindfulness, with improvisation as a central theme across genres.
$25 tickets for this show are now sold out, but great seats at great prices are still available!
The ENCORE program for this performance is available to READ ONLINE
Generous support comes from the National Endowment for the Arts
Chamber Music Series generously underwritten by Cecilia Paul & Harry Reinert and Eric & Margaret Rothchild

SUPPORT COMES FROM

Tamino [Portland]
2025-03-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Aladdin Theater (Portland), 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, Oregon, 97202
Tamino
“During a soundcheck at a small Italian festival, which took place in between the walls of a medieval castle, I would start playing a newly written song called Babylon. My band, noticing that something special was happening, quickly caught on and joined in, improvising their parts along the way, following my lead along a nearly 6-minute dynamic journey. By the end of the epic outro we all looked at each other with an excitement that had been absent from our faces for a while. Tour can get repetitive and turn even the most passionate people indifferent, so injecting a boring soundcheck with the newness and grandeur of Babylon felt great. We played the track for the first time that night and have been playing it ever since.
Going into the studio to record my new album, the song proved to be a cornerstone there as well, and even though I had been playing it in front of audiences, getting the right feel on record required many different approaches. The groundwork was laid in an old church turned recording studio in New Orleans. From there it traveled to Brussels and then back to New York. Three monumental cities, each in their own way modern Babylons. I’m still excited about the release of this song, even after playing and working on it so much. That means something.”

Tamino
2025-04-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Moore Theater, 1932 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States

Ya Hala Cafe and Retail Space: Fairuz and Coffee
2025-04-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-06 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-13 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Suzanne Zahr, Art & Architecture, 2441 76th Ave SE, Ste 160, Mercer Island, WA, 98040, United States
Remember, Ya Hala’s café and retail space is open to all on weekends this April, Fridays 5-9p, Saturdays and Sundays 10a-1p.
📣 IMPORTANT: Some events will require registration/RSVP so you can save a spot!
Take a look ahead at the calendar and then keep an eye out for links to sign up for specific events. You won’t want to miss out.
More details about each weekend’s events will drop on the Monday before. 👀

Saturday Family Concert: House of Tarab
2025-04-05 11:00 - 12:30 | Wyncote NW Forum, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.), Seattle, WA, 98101
Bring the whole family to experience the magic of Middle Eastern music with House of Tarab! This talented Seattle-based ensemble will take you on a musical journey through the Golden Era of Egyptian film and music, along with the rich sounds of the Levant and the greater Middle East. Learn about the word “tarab,” which describes the joyful, emotional transformation music can inspire, and enjoy songs by legendary artists like Oum Kalthoum and Farid El Atrash. It’s a perfect way to introduce kids to new sounds, rhythms, and cultures—don’t miss this lively and interactive concert!
House of Tarab has played at numerous cultural events, music festivals, parties, belly dance cabarets, belly dance retreats, and competitions.The look forward to sharing the wonderful music of greats like Oum Kalthoum, Farid El Atrash, Muhammed Abdel Wahab, Abdel Halim Hafez, folk music, and others as well as original compositions!
As with all of our Saturday Family Concerts, this event is free for ages 22 and under.

House of Tarab Concert
2025-04-19 | Cherry Street Village, 720 25th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States
Dunya Productions hosts a concert with House of Tarab, a Seattle-based Arabic Music Ensemble that performs classic and traditional music of the Golden Era of Egyptian music and film, music of the Levant (Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine), and the greater Middle East. Their repertoire includes greats like Oum Kalthoum, Farid El Atrash, Muhammed Abdel Wahab, and Abdel Halim Hafez, as well as original compositions. “Tarab” is an Arabic word not found in the English language that describes a state of emotional transformation and bliss when one is wholly absorbed in music. House of Tarab has played at cultural events, music festivals, parties, belly dance cabarets, belly dance retreats and competitions.
DETAILS Date: April 19

Time: See website

Event category: Music Website: https://www.dunyaproductions.org/
VENUE

Cherry Street Village, 720 25th Ave, Seattle 98122

Global Groove with DJ Whodinii
2025-04-19 21:00 - 2025-04-20 00:30 | The Rendezvous, 2322 2nd Ave, Seattle, Washington, 98121
Four years, countless nights of music, and an unstoppable dance floor, it’s time to celebrate!
Join us on Saturday, April 19th at The Rendezvous for a special anniversary edition featuring live performances and DJ sets
Live Performances:
Terror/Cactus – Psychedelic electro cumbia
Cuervo Cuervo – Hypnotic folk electronica
DJs:
Albina Cabrera – Modern Latin alternative
Whodinii – A journey through SWANA beats & Arab electronic
Rizoma – All-vinyl eclectic global set
Expect a night filled with Psychedelic Electro-Cumbia, Digital Folklore, Modern Latin Alternative, Arabic Sounds, Amapiano, Highlife, Afrobeat, and Afro-Latin rhythms to keep you moving all night long!
⏰ 9PM | 21+
📍 The Rendezvous, Seattle
📅 Saturday, April 19, 2024
🎟 $15 presale | $30 at the door (link in bio)
What started as a DJ residency at LoFi has grown into a thriving home for underground global sounds and diasporic celebration. Let’s make this anniversary one for the books!
Flyer by el maestro @luis.crono
#globalgrooveseattle #anniversary #dj #argentina #palestine#jordan #chile #party

Lal Nas (For The People) – A Celebration of MENA Music & Culture
2025-04-26 21:00 - 2025-04-27 00:30 | Black & Tan Hall, 5608 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, Washington, 98118
Join us for a night that’s all about community and culture filled with live music and DJ sets! We are excited to bring the sounds of the Middle East and North Africa to you here in Seattle! With live music performances from the talented Naseem band and DJ sets from mansaf mama and whodinii keeping the energy high. Lal Nas is a celebration for the culture and the people!
A portion of proceeds will go towards Zaytoon UW helping incoming students from Gaza that will be attending UW in the fall, so come through, enjoy the music, and be part of something meaningful. Yalla we’ll see you there!
Date: Saturday April 26th
Time: 9p-12:30a
Location: Black & Tan Hall (5608 Rainier Ave S)

More info to come! Check here for updates:
https://www.instagram.com/who.dinii/

Egyptian Star Simo Samir - Live in Kirkland
2025-05-03 21:30 - 23:30 | 218 Central Way, 218 Central Way, Kirkland, WA, 98033
Come see Egyptian star Simo Samir perform live in Kirkland!

Radio Gaza
2025-05-24 19:00 - 2025-05-25 01:00 | Mosswood Loft, 932 12th Avenue, Upper, Seattle, WA, 98122
Get ready to get down for a cause!
@intisaarband presents: RADIO GAZA — a disco-fueled benefit for Palestine!
One week from Saturday — May 24th, 7PM–1AM — at @mosswoodloft!
Live grooves from @bijoux_seattle & @intisaarband
Dancefloor heat courtesy of @i.s.h_dj
Soulful vibes with poetry & Tatreez art by @halasalehtatreez
Henna magic from @ineedasandwich
Palestine merch by @sweetmalson
All proceeds go to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund @thepcrf
Flyer by the brilliant @ryanjgill_gillco
$20 at the door or in advance — scan that QR and show up loud, proud, and ready to move.
See you under the mirrorball!

Mohamed AlFares Live in Seattle 2025
2025-05-24 21:30 - 2025-05-25 01:00 | Mirra | Social Entertainment Venue – Lincoln South Tower (3rd Floor), 500 Bellevue Way Northeast #Suite 310, 3rd floor, Bellevue, WA, 98004
One night only: Mohamed AlFares brings the heat to Seattle! Don’t miss this iconic performance of Arabic hits and global rhythms.

Seattle Folklife Festival: Palestine Folk Arts Showcase
2025-05-25 16:10 - 17:00 | Seattle Center – Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Join us at the Palestine Folk Arts Showcase at Folklife Festival on Sunday May 25! There will be live music with House of Tarab, tarwida performed by @halasalehtatreez, poetry by @tariq_raouf and Giovanna Khoury, and a dabke tutorial and group dance led by @seattledabke !
It’s free—bring your family and celebrate Palestine loud and proud so all of Folklife can hear ❤️🇵🇸

Seffarine: Benefit for the People of Gaza
2025-05-30 19:30 - 21:30 | First Unitarian Portland, 1211 SW Main St, Portland, OR, 97205
Fundraiser concert for Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, and solidarity with the people of Gaza featuring: The internationally acclaimed ensemble Seffarine, whose lush vocals and energetic rhythms . . .
Fundraiser concert for Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.

Farah Siraj at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival
2025-06-20 14:00 - 16:00 | West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, British Columbia, V7V 1J8, Canada
Vivacious Jordanian flamenco-jazz artist Farah Siraj has sung in English, Arabic, and Spanish on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Centre, and at events like the Nobel Prize Awards, World Economic Forum, and United Nations World Peace Day. The singer-songwriter and guitarist leads an ethnically diverse quartet of musicians from the Middle East, Europe, United States, and South America.
Presented in association with North Shore Jazz.
Special thanks to West Vancouver Memorial Library.

Forget Me Not: A Dance Floor Fundraiser (For Palestine)
2025-07-12 21:00 - 2025-07-13 01:00 | Asylum Collective, 108 South Jackson Street B, Seattle, WA, 98104
FORGET ME NOT – A Dance Floor Fundraiser | Doors at 9PM | 21+ (bar w ID)Name Your Price / Donation-Based Entry
No one turned away for lack of funds.
FORGET ME NOT is a dancefloor fundraiser dedicated to raising urgent aid for Palestine. All presale / RSVP will go directly to verified efforts featured by @fundsforgaza / linktr.ee/fundsforgaza .
Featuring DJ sets by:LSDFJ · ALDX · MOONBYT3 · BUM
visual installation by DANETTE
Booked by Seattle Tarot Syndicate / @seattle.tarot
Asylum Collective is funded in part by 4Culture @kc4culture
Masks available via @maskblocseattle / hard reduction supplies via @kcpubhealth
Free Palestine.

Capitol Hill Block Party
2025-07-19 - 2025-07-20 | WA
Dua Saleh

Seattle Bands Stand with Gaza
2025-07-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Clock-Out Lounge, 4864 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98108
CLOCK-OUT LOUNGE PRESENTS: BANDS STAND WITH GAZA W/ DAY SOUL EXQUISITE, SOMESURPRISES, FINONA MOONCHILD, PEG
WITH DAY SOUL EXQUISITE, SOMESURPRISES, FINONA MOONCHILD, PEG

Sat July 19, 2025Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 08:30 pm PDT

Seffarine at the Royal Room
2025-07-21 08:00 - 17:00 | The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118
About this concert
Lamiae Naki – vocals Nat Hulskamp – flamenco guitar/oud Yosmel Montejo – bass Manuel Gutierrez – flamenco dance/cajón

Ya Hala Cafe and Retail Space: T'faddlu Community Night
2025-08-01 17:00 - 21:00 | Suzanne Zahr, Art & Architecture, 2441 76th Ave SE, Ste 160, Mercer Island, WA, 98040, United States
Games
Music
Cafe
Remember, Ya Hala’s café and retail space is open to all
More details about each weekend’s events will drop on the Monday before. 👀

Intisaar at the Royal Room
2025-08-17 18:30 - 20:30 | The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118
Sunday Songwriters Session

Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 7:30pm
Tickets: $20 advance, $25 doors
The Royal Room is All Ages until 10pm.
The Royal Room Presents: Sunday Songwriters Session
Featuring:
Intisaar Jubran is a Palestinian/Armenian/American singer songwriter performing acoustic indie folk/rock in the spirit of 90s female icons with grunge/rock/prog elements.

Intesaar at Tim's Tavern
2025-08-31 14:00 - 21:00 | Tim’s Tavern, 9655 16th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA, 98106,
We’re coordinating with two NPOs in the area:

Real Change
Disability Empowerment Center

Ticket money is being evenly split to support those two orgs directly. In addition, we’ll be working with a lot of organizations in the area to get resource infor…
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All ages until 10 PM

Presented by Tim’s Tavern.

You can get a refund if:

It’s within 24 hours of buying tickets
This event is rescheduled or cancelled

You can’t get a refund within 24 hours of the event start time.

Lineup

Carl Christensen
2:00 PM

FOLLOW

Intesaar
3:00 PM

Craig Furnivall
4:00 PM

Dogstrum
5:00 PM

Abserdia
6:00 PM
