ArabishWay

Weekly Peace Vigil
2026-01-09 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Percival Landing, 217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA, 98501
ONGOING LOCAL ACTIONS FOR PEACE

WEEKLY PEACE VIGIL
Every Friday 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Percival Landing in Downtown Olympia
4th & Water Street

We continue to vigil, network, and advocate for Palestinians, for peace with justice, and for our civil rights. Despite an agreed ceasefire, Israel continues to attack Gaza. Bring a sign and a friend, and join us at Percival Landing every Friday!
Thanks to the Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation for organizing these peace vigils through the years, and for inviting us to share this space as we advocate for peace.

Ponies for Palestine
2026-01-09 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mountain Meets Farm
Please join us in two weeks for our next Ponies for Palestine fundraiser! Friday, January 9, 2026 from 11am-1pm @mountainmeetsfarm once again. Register for pony rides here: https://mountainmeetsfarm.hbportal.co/schedule/68e003cec6afe00027bbc61f
Address provided upon registration, however, you do not have to register to attend! Please dm us if you would like to come but don’t plan to register for a pony ride. All ages welcome, and encouraged!! Lots of other activities, animals and community to meet too 🇵🇸🐴❤️
(Bellingham)

Virtual Lecture: Ethical Stewardship of Palestinian Dress
2026-01-09 09:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Ethical Stewardship of Palestinian Dress: Collecting, Cataloguing, and a Case Study
Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Location: Online, Zoom link will be emailed at 10am EST on event day
Instructor: Wafa Ghnaim, Dress Historian, Researcher & Educator
Registration Fee: Sliding scale
Description: This lecture presents the research and findings of Wafa Ghnaim’s forthcoming article “Archiving the Thobe,” to be published in the Journal of Textile Design Research and Practice (JTDRP). It outlines a reparative framework for the identification, cataloguing, and stewardship of Palestinian dress in American museum collections. Drawing on oral history, regional provenance, and nearly a decade of sustained research with institutions alongside the development of the Tatreez Institute collection, the lecture examines how museum practices and fashion media produced misattribution, decontextualization, and exoticization. It traces how garments were extracted, anonymized, and reframed through biblical and Orientalist lenses, and how these interpretations continue in contemporary digital spaces, priming American and European audiences to adopt dehumanizing views of Palestinians today. The lecture introduces rematriation as a reparative paradigm grounded in Indigenous feminist ethics and matrilineal stewardship. The session invites scholars and cultural workers to cultivate accountable, community-centered practices that safeguard Palestinian cultural heritage in their museum and cultural work.

وقت القصة باللغة العربية / Arabic Story Time - KCLS
2026-01-08 17:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Enjoy stories, music, movement and rhymes in Arabic that develop your child’s early literacy skills, then stay to play, have fun and make new friends.
All ages welcome.

وقت القصة باللغة العربية
!انضموا إلينا في وقت القصة باللغة العربية عبر الإنترنت، كل يوم خميس من الساعة 5:00 مساءً حتى 5:30 مساءً
.تمتعوا بالقصص العربية، والحركات المفعمة بالحيوية، والأناشيد التي تهدف إلى تنمية مهارات القراءة والكتابة…

Registration requiredRegister for event

Cultural Production and the Palestine Movement
2026-01-05 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Join CODEPINK, Watermelon Pictures, and the Palestinian Youth Movement to talk about cultural production in the Palestine solidarity movement!
We’ll discuss how we can incorporate the fight for Palestinian liberation into our cultural spaces and filmmaker Cherien Dabis will give a short introduction and discuss her new film, All That’s Left of You.
🗓️ Monday, January 5th
🕔 5PM EST
💻 RSVP for Zoom link
codepink.org/wp105 (events calendar in bio)

Kids for Palestine (Olympia)
2026-01-04 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-12-28 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-12-21 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Woodruff Park, 1500 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, WA, 98502
Gather with other families at Woodruff Park, in West Olympia (near the tennis and pickleball courts) every Sunday, 1-4 pm, to support Palestine through conversation and art in a kid-friendly event.

Save the Date: FalasTeens: Movie and meetup!
2026-01-03 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Register for Location
Join us for the second athering of FalasTeens.
A group for middle school and high school students of Palestinian descent.
Fill out this form here if you are interested in general information.
Email arabishway@gmail.com if you’d like to attend this event.

Virtual Movie Screenings: Every Saturday with Palestine Museum US
2026-01-03 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-27 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-20 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Check website: https://www.palestinemuseum.us/events for current showings and for registration links!
Often the screening ends with a Q&A with the director!

Community at Ya Hala
2026-01-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-19 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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. 👀

Peace Vigils [Olympia]
2026-01-02 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-12-28 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-12-21 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Percival Landing, 217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA, 98501
4:30-6:00 PM
Percival Landing in Downtown Olympia
4th &Water Street

Join us every Friday in downtown Olympia as we continue to gather to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, an end to occupation, saving Gaza’s children, and for peace.

Thanks to the Olympia Fellowship Of Reconciliation for supporting and joining our efforts to demand a permanent peace in Gaza. Thank you to everyone for continuing to respect the peaceful and welcoming atmosphere that the Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) has maintained at these weekly vigils for so many years.

Lebanese Canadian Society’s Annual New Year’s Eve Party
2025-12-31 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Executive Hotel and Suites (Burnaby), 4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC, V5C 3Y6, Canada
We are excited to invite you to the Lebanese Canadian Society’s Annual New Year’s Eve Party!
Join us for a night filled with music, food, culture, and celebration as we welcome the new year together
Don’t miss out! Grab your tickets now and take advantage of our early-bird discount before December 1st.
Date: December 31, 2025
Doors Open: 7 PM
Buffet Dinner: 8 PM
Location: Executive Suites Hotel
4201 Lougheed HWY, Burnaby, V5C 3Y6
Tickets:
• $110 Early Bird (until Dec 01)
• $110 Members | $125 Non-Members (after Dec 01)
• Babysitting: Available for kids ages 3–10 for $40 each
Let’s welcome 2026 with joy, laughter, and community spirit!
Get your tickets here:
https://www.lebanesecanadiansocietyofbc.com/newyeareve2026
We look forward to seeing you all there.
Warm regards,
The LCS Board

Whisk Cooking Class: Street Foods of the World
2025-12-30 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Whisk, 10385 Main St, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Want to expand your culinary passport? Are you looking for a new dish to spice up your repertoire? Do you dream of tasty treats on foreign streets, but haven’t been able to get away? If the answer is yes, this class is for you! Join Chef Drew Flanders in this hands-on class where you will prepare simple but flavor-packed dishes inspired by foods sold in the markets, festivals, and by street vendors from around the world. From Morocco to Japan, Mexico to Senegal, in this class you will prepare and enjoy a variety of flavors and textures from the simple perfection of the taco, the warm comfort of “Japanese pizza”, to the glory of two different types of grilled-meat-on-a-stick!
Make, eat and enjoy street foods from

Morocco – Chermoula Chicken
West Africa – Spicy Peanut-Dusted Beef Skewers
Japan – Okonomiyaki – Seafood Pancakes
Mexico – Alambres, Steak and Bacon Tacos with Salsa Verde

Participants will have the option of enjoying wine or beer as street food is always best with a beverage!

Comedian: Dina Hashem
2025-12-28 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Emerald City Comedy Club, 210 Broadway E, Seattle, WA, 98102
Dina is currently a writer for The Daily Show and previously wrote on Sex Lives of College Girls and The Premise from BJ Novak (The Office). She is the voice of Lamby on RAMY YOUSSEF’s animated show #1 Happy Family for A24 and Amazon. In 2023, she released her debut special Dark Little Whispers on Amazon Prime. Known for her deadpan delivery and nuanced observations on her Islamic upbringing, DINA has been a stand out on the NY comedy scene since winning her first appearance on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle. She was named one of TEAM COCO’s Comics to Watch and made her late night debut on Conan in 2017. She has also appeared on THIS WEEK AT THE COMEDY CELLAR.

Arabic Story Time at Lake City Public Library
2025-12-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-20 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Lake City – Seattle Public Library, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle, Washington, 98125, United States
At storytime, children from birth through elementary school and their families can enjoy stories, songs, and fun learning activities.
Event in English and Arabic.

Threads of Resistance Webinar Series: Religious Voices for Palestine
2025-12-19 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Religious and spiritual leaders from various traditions come together to discuss solidarity with Palestine through a spiritual and ethical lens. Explore how faith communities interpret justice, liberation, and moral responsibility in the context of Palestine.

Ticket: $15

End the year on an inspiring note and join us this December for “Threads of Resistance,” a powerful week-long series of online events uplifting voices across the global movement for Palestinian liberation. Throughout the week, we’ll feature artists, organizers, public figures, spiritual leaders, and past Eyewitness Palestine delegates who have witnessed the occupation on the ground firsthand. What unifies our speakers is their commitment to standing firmly in truth, even when doing so comes at personal cost.
Each session offers unique perspectives, bringing together stories, experiences, and acts of resistance that span communities and continents. We invite you to be part of these conversations, to learn, to reflect, and to engage in meaningful dialogue with us.

Book Fair
2025-12-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-17 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Washington Preparatory School, 18323 Bothell Everett Hwy, Suite 220, Bothell, WA, 98012
Albayan Science Academy & Cordoba AcademyIn collaboration with Allamaho Albayan Book StoreWe’re so excited to host a fun and family-friendly Islamic Book Fair that brings everyone together for learning, culture, and lots of smiles! A huge selection of Islamic and Arabic books along with fun educational games and puzzles

Highlights of Saturday the 13th:

Bake Sales & local vendors.
Puppet show & Storytime for children.

Monday 14th – Thursday 18th
10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Threads of Resistance Webinar Series: Breaking Borders: Artists for Palestine
2025-12-18 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Hear from artists across disciplines who use their creative platforms to uplift Palestinian voices, challenge injustice, and inspire global solidarity. This session highlights how art can be employed as a tool for resistance, storytelling, and collective liberation.

Ticket: $15

End the year on an inspiring note and join us this December for “Threads of Resistance,” a powerful week-long series of online events uplifting voices across the global movement for Palestinian liberation. Throughout the week, we’ll feature artists, organizers, public figures, spiritual leaders, and past Eyewitness Palestine delegates who have witnessed the occupation on the ground firsthand. What unifies our speakers is their commitment to standing firmly in truth, even when doing so comes at personal cost.
Each session offers unique perspectives, bringing together stories, experiences, and acts of resistance that span communities and continents. We invite you to be part of these conversations, to learn, to reflect, and to engage in meaningful dialogue with us.

Threads of Resistance Webinar Series: Breaking Borders: Palestine Through My Eyes
2025-12-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
In this session, past delegates will share their firsthand experiences from the ground in Palestine. Hear personal reflections, stories, and insights from those who have witnessed the violence of the occupation as well as the strength, creativity, and beauty of the Palestinian people, across the West Bank. Ticket: $15

End the year on an inspiring note and join us this December for “Threads of Resistance,” a powerful week-long series of online events uplifting voices across the global movement for Palestinian liberation. Throughout the week, we’ll feature artists, organizers, public figures, spiritual leaders, and past Eyewitness Palestine delegates who have witnessed the occupation on the ground firsthand. What unifies our speakers is their commitment to standing firmly in truth, even when doing so comes at personal cost.
Each session offers unique perspectives, bringing together stories, experiences, and acts of resistance that span communities and continents. We invite you to be part of these conversations, to learn, to reflect, and to engage in meaningful dialogue with us.

Christmas in Bethlehem
2025-12-16 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Join Nadia Tommalieh and step into the warmth and flavors of a Palestinian Christmas with this festive menu inspired by the holiday tables of Bethlehem. In this class, you’ll cook a collection of celebratory dishes that blend winter comfort with bold flavors: dajaj mashwi bil za’atar (whole roasted Cornish hens crusted with za’atar spice); salatet freekeh bil a’ashab (a freekeh and arugula salad tossed with fresh herbs, roasted chestnuts, and pomegranate seeds); salatet bandoura w zaiytoon (tomato and olive salad dressed with sumac and olive oil), mutabal ara’a (roasted butternut squash topped with tahini and toasted pine nuts); and for dessert, makrouta, the traditional Palestinian pinwheel cookies filled with dates and infused with anise and cardamom.
