ArabishWay

Cancelled: Clarissa Ward: On All Fronts
2020-04-27 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Multilingual Peabody and Murrow Award-winning journalist Ward has reported from conflict zones in Syria, Egypt, and Afghanistan, as well as from Beijing, Baghdad, Beirut, and Moscow. Want insight into the life of this remarkable person? Hear her read from her account of her career, On All Fronts: The Education of a Journalist.

Postponed: New Is Old Is New with Rahim Alhaj
2020-04-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2020-04-25 14:00 - 16:00 | The KEXP Gathering Space, 472 1st Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
IN COLLABORATION WITH RAHIM ALHAJ
“One of the top oud players in the world” – San Francisco Chronicle
Felix Mendelssohn – Die Heimkehr aus der Fremde Overture
Rahim Alhaj – Letters from Iraq
Rahim Alhaj – Concerto for Oud and Orchestra
Rahim Alhaj, Oud
Nick Baker, Cajón & Riq

Arabic Language "Virtual" Meetup - Seattle
2020-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | WA, United States
This week’s virtual meetup seemed to work well, so we’re going to try to meet more regularly so folks can practice Arabic and de-stress with everything that’s going on :).
FFor this meetup, we’ll try to play online pictionary in arabic! This is the site I’ll be using, https://skribbl.io/
This will be a Zoom session, I enabled the video option, so comb your hair, and wear your finest pajamas.
Make sure to install zoom (https://zoom.us/) and have it setup ahead of time so that it’s ready to go. Feel free to reach out if you’re running into any issues and I can try to help :).
How to join?
I updated the location with the meeting link (visible to attendees).
Our meetup subscription is due this month, we suggest a $3-10 donation of you’re able to contribute. Your donation can be sent using Venmo to @Mhd-Arar
Thank you!!

Online Tatreez Class with Tatreez and Tea
2020-04-26 14:00 - 15:30 | WA
(Virtual Class) Level II: Palestinian Aida Cloth Technique, Pasha’s Tent (El Khalil)

Sunday, April 26, 2020
2:00 PM 3:30 PM

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dt37W1X6Q5CCR5x3birpXQ
Learn more about how to prepare for a successful online tatreez class here: https://www.tatreezandtea.com/online-classes

6-Fold Moghul Pattern - Amina Quarashi
2020-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 | WA
Join me weekly on Saturdays for a live Zoom workshop!
$25 per workshop | $100 for all 5 (April 18th, April 25th, May 2nd, May 9th, & May 16th)
Email aquraishi.arts@gmail.com to register! (1-3pm Pacific Daylight Time)

Movie: Hurdle: Online viewing plus ZOOM discussion
2020-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
COPING WITH OCCUPATION
After the opening reception and screening on February 28, the remainder of the film series originally planned for Spring 2020 has been cancelled. We hope to share those films at some point in the future. However, the Mideast Focus Film Series has been reimagined for this pandemic season, with films shown screening online, and online Q&A sessions with filmmakers via Zoom.
Check back on their webpage for links and instructions for viewing the films online and participating in the discussions which follow.
MOVIE: HURDLE

In the shadow of a wall stands a new generation of Palestinian. With defiant creativity they prove that no matter the height of the obstacle, one can always climb.Hurdle reveals an important and intimate story emerging from the hearts and actions of Palestinian youth as the Israeli military occupation of the Palestinian territories reached its 50th year. This new generation responds to a world of walls, checkpoints and arrests in an unexpected and inspiring way. Hurdle ’s protagonists, Sami and Mohammad, begin teaching the creative practices of parkour and photography, respectively, to the youth of their communities as a means to overcome the personal and political obstacles that often feel inescapable. Though these young men are separated by a wall, they are united in leading the next generation toward freedom and self-determination through creative practices.
With breathtaking visuals, amazing access and action-packed scenes, Hurdle provides an opportunity for a diverse audience to connect on a human level with a community that is underrepresented in the mainstream narrative. Hurdle not only documents the evolution of an age-old conflict, but stands as a harbinger as the global conversation focuses on wall-building and dehumanizing “the other.”
Watch the film online any time between now and Friday evening by visiting this page and entering the password shown below:

https://vimeo.com/410052533

Password: [REDACTED]

Then, on Friday 4/24 at 8:30pm, join us for a live Q&A with filmmaker Michael Rowley via Zoom at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86396230603?pwd=[REDACTED]

If you are asked for a password, please enter: mefm-2020

Please note: If you choose to watch the film right before the discussion, please start the film by 6:45pm, so that you have time to join our Zoom at 8:30.

For more info about the film, visit the event page on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/218419129422752/

Donations are welcome.

Cancelled: Movie: "Imprisoning a Generation" - Saint Mark's Mideast Focus Ministry Middle East Film Series
2020-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Marks Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave E, Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
This event has been cancelled.
Please join our brothers and sisters at Saint Mark’s Mideast Focus Ministry for a film series to educate and promote understanding about the struggle for peace and justice in the Holy Land. Each screening includes presentations by guest speakers with personal experience on the subject.
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Imprisoning a Generation is a 50-minute documentary film that follows the stories of four young Palestinians who have been detained and imprisoned in the Israeli military detention system and prosecuted in Israeli military courts.

Film Series Dates Include:

February 28, 2020: Tel Aviv on Fire (catered reception at 6:15 p.m, movie at 7pm)
March 27, 2020: Gaza Fights for Freedom
April 24, 2020: Imprisoning a Generation
May 15, 2020: The Lobby—U.S.A

Kick-Off Event: Second Annual Palestine Art Week
2020-04-24 09:00 - 10:00 | WA
PALESTINE MUSEUM
Facebook Live : Friday April 24th @ 12:00 PM EST
Second Annual Palestine Art Week
Please join us for the Kick-Off session with Samia Halaby, Noura Erekat and other Palestinian artists this Friday April 24, 2020 at 12 Noon US ET; 7:00 PM Palestine Time.
Event live-streamed on @PalestineMuseum.US FACEBOOK PAGE. For more info see the Kick-Off event.

Cancelled: A Trio of Mezze Platters
2020-04-23 18:30 - 20:00 | The Works, 151 12th Ave., Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Did you know in middle eastern culture, hummus is always eaten freshly made, never cold from the refrigerator?
Join Nadia Tommalieh to explore the middle eastern table by creating a series of mezze platters including hummus, baba ghanouj, labneh bil Joz (strained yogurt with walnut and onion dip), along with crispy olive oil and sumac pita chips.
Learn about middle eastern culture through food, share a community meal around our table, and go home with the recipes to share with your family and friends all winter.

Cancelled: The Falafel Stand
2020-04-22 18:00 - 21:30, 2020-04-21 18:00 - 21:30, 2020-04-20 18:00 - 21:30, 2020-04-16 18:00 - 21:30, 2020-04-15 18:00 - 21:30, 2020-04-14 18:00 - 21:30 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
In this class Nadia Tommalieh will teach you how to make pita sandwiches that will have you convinced you’ve traveled to the Middle East to eat them. You’ll learn about the history of the region as she shows you how to get the perfect puff on your homemade pita, and how to achieve flavorful, crispy, falafel every time. Also on the menu is maqali, a lesser known, but incredibly delicious pita sandwich stuffed with fried eggplant, potatoes, cauliflower, and tatbeleh (jalapeno lemon sauce). You’ll top your sandwiches with a variety of condiments like hummus, tarator sauce, mkhalal lift (pickled turnips), and tomato cucumber salad.

You can find Nadia’s work on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/nadiatommalieh

Arabs in Seattle Meetup
2020-04-22 17:30 - 20:00 | Kakoa Cafe, 415 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Rotating Monthly Coffee

Hosted by Maryam

5:30 PM to 8 PM

Every 4th Wednesday of the month

Ahlan! This group is for people in Seattle who are Arab, half-Arab, or their great-great-grandmother was 12.5% from somewhere in the region. It’s also a group for you if you’re dating or married to someone from the Middle East, or you just really really love kunafa and want to hang out. Whether you were born and raised in Washington or you’re a fresh expat looking to meet new people, let’s plan some get-togethers. Welcome!
For more info/location click here: https://www.meetup.com/Arabs-in-Seattle/events/pnbrwpyzlblc/

MAPS-MCRC-MELAW Legal Clinic
2020-04-19 14:00 - 17:00 | WA
MAPS-MCRC-MELAW Legal Clinic
Sunday, April 19, 2020
2:00pm-5:00pm

All legal clinics will be held remotely using video and audio platforms such as Zoom, until further notice.

The Middle Eastern Law Association of Washington (MELAW) is a non-profit legal organization for attorneys and law students of Middle Eastern descent, along with their friends and supporters.
MELAW is a recognized minority bar of the Washington State Bar Association. Our mission is to advance the goals of our members, provide a legal voice for the Middle Eastern community in Washington, address and educate the public on legal and political issues facing Middle Easterners, and offer resources as well as networking, mentorship, and social opportunities for our members and the public.

All are welcome to join MELAW, regardless of background or affiliation.

Silkroad Home Sessions with Kinan Azmeh
2020-04-19 12:00 - 12:30 | WA
Silkroad Home Sessions with Kinan Azmeh

Sunday, April 19, 2020
3:00 PM 3:30 PM

Bringing you music from our homes to yours. ❤️ #songsofcomfort
Location: Facebook
Date: Sunday, April 19
Time: 3:00pm EDT / 12:00pm PDT
Artist: Kinan Azmeh
Repertoire: TBA
Please note, this session will not be saved following the LIVE transmission.

Cancelled: Palestinian Spring Feast with Nadia Tommalieh
2020-04-19 10:00 - 13:30, 2020-04-18 10:00 - 13:30 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Laden with spices and brimming with flavor, many Palestinian dishes are centered around tradition and community. Join Nadia Tommalieh as she shows you how to create a traditional Palestinian feast to celebrate spring. You’ll make dajaj mahshi (roasted Cornish hens stuffed with spiced meat and rice); salatah bil tahini (spring vegetable and herb salad with tahini yogurt dressing); ful akhdar bil ziet (olive oil-sauteed fava beans); and qalayet bandora (tomato stew with fresh herbs and olive oil).
You can follow Nadia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadiatommalieh

12-Fold Woven Rosette - Amina Quraishi
2020-04-18 13:00 - 15:00 | WA

Postponed: Prisoners of the Occupation - A Reading
2020-04-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Islamic School of Seattle, 720 25th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Staged reading of Prisoners of the Occupation by Einat Weizman and Palestinian Prisoners. Event followed by moderated panel of local prison justice activists.

Hosted by Dunya Productions Seattle
https://www.facebook.com/events/128975838551449/
https://dunyaproductionsea.wixsite.com/seattle/events/prisoners-of-the-occupation/form

Cancelled: Jim Al-Khalili The World According to Physics
2020-04-14 19:30 - 21:30 | The Forum at Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.), Seattle, 98101, United States
Honesty and doubt are among the core values of physics—the human quest for ever more foundational principles that accurately explain the natural world we see around us. To shed light on some of the most profound insights revealed by modern physics, scientific communicator Jim Al-Khalili joins us with observations from his book The World According to Physics. Al-Khalili helps us understand what this crucially important science tells us about the universe and the nature of reality itself by walking us through the core concepts of space, time, energy, and matter. He offers an accessible look at the three pillars of modern physics—quantum theory, relativity, and thermodynamics—showing how all three must come together if we are ever to have a full understanding of reality.
Using poignant examples and thought-provoking analogies, Al-Khalili illuminates the physics of the extreme cosmic and quantum scales, the speculative frontiers of the field, and the physics that underpins our everyday experiences and technologies. Share in the profound adventure of seeking truth in the world around us as Al-Khalili brings us up to speed with the biggest ideas in this fundamental field of science.
Jim Al-Khalili is professor of physics at the University of Surrey. He is one of Britain’s best-known science communicators and has written numerous books, including Quantum: A Guide for the Perplexed; The House of Wisdom: How Arabic Science Saved Ancient Knowledge and Gave Us the Renaissance; and Life on the Edge: The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology.rum

Postponed: Cadence Video Poetry Youth Camp - NWFF
2020-04-13 - 2020-04-17 | Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave, 2, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Sliding scale
We are adapting our plan for this camp due to coronavirus.
If you’re interested in participating, regardless of ability to attend in person, please fill out our interest form below!
Duration: 13h 30m
Instructor: Hanan Diriye

In this interactive camp, students will be introduced to the genre of video poetry and collaborate in groups to create a video poem of their own. Students will engage with poetry playfully, through poetry games (exquisite corpse), video collage (through found footage), and soundscape. Fun, explorative, and experimental, this camp will help students understand the many ways poetry can be experienced off the page, offering tools and resources to bring creative visions to life. Using NWFF cameras and Adobe Premiere, students will create and edit their own video poems to share with friends, family, and festival audiences at April 17 showcase of the 2020 Cadence: Video Poetry Festival.
All equipment and software is provided. Students are welcome to bring their own tech, art, and writing to work with as well.
We allow for drop-off and pickup within 30 minutes of the start and end time of each program.
We will provide snacks and drinks. Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle. Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions by emailing jonah@nwfilmforum.org after registering.
All equipment and software is provided. Students are welcome to bring their own tech, art, and writing to work with as well.
Each camper must have a medical and liability release form, which will be sent to you following registration.

Hanan Diriye
Pronouns : she/her/hers
filmmaker, poet, artist

Hanan Hassan is a poet, organizer, and interdisciplinary creative residing in Seattle by way of Richardson, Texas. She is currently an Assistant Education Programmer at the Northwest Film Forum. Her work is rooted in her experiences and upbringing as Somali diaspora. Hanan’s film work has earned recognition in 3+ festivals and her poetry was recently featured in the Summer 2019 issue of Hargeisa Literary Magazine , a publication of the Republic of Somaliland. In her free time she enjoys creating art, cooking and brainstorming comedy skits. She is currently working on a poetry documentary through the PNW Afro X Research Fellowship and is compiling her first poetry book Desert Flower Bloom.

Arabic Language "Virtual" Meetup - Seattle
2020-04-12 14:00 - 16:00 | WA, United States
This week’s virtual meetup seemed to work well, so we’re going to try to meet more regularly so folks can practice Arabic and de-stress with everything that’s going on :).
For this meetup, we’ll have an optional discussion related to this podcast, عطلة الأسبوع من برلين (“the weekend from Berlin”) https://www.sowt.com/ar/g/766 (it’s a short 15 min listen) thanks Seth for the suggestion!.
This will be a Zoom session, I enabled the video option, so comb your hair, and wear your finest pajamas.
Make sure to install zoom (https://zoom.us/) and have it setup ahead of time so that it’s ready to go. Feel free to reach out if you’re running into any issues and I can try to help :).
How to join?I updated the location with the meeting link (visible to attendees).
Our meetup subscription is due this month, we suggest a $3-10 donation of you’re able to contribute. Your donation can be sent using Venmo to @Mhd-Arar
Thank you!!

Virtual Artist Talks: Women Telling the Palestinian Story
2020-04-12 09:00 - 11:00 | WA
Palestine Museum US Presents
Virtual Artist Talks : Sunday April 12th
Women Telling the Palestinian Story
Live-Streamed on Facebook
Sunday April 12
12:00 Noon US ET
On Facebook: @Palestine Museum US

Cancelled: The Moroccan Kitchen - Cooking Class at Whisk
2020-04-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Whisk, 10385 Main St, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
The Moroccan Kitchen

In this class you’ll be swept off to another continent to experience the exotic spices and fresh herbs of classic North African cuisine. This authentic Moroccan menu highlights traditional ingredients that are easy to find here. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn about using preserved lemons, couscous, saffron and fenugreek in the savory dishes and ground almonds, honey and orange blossom water in dessert. Make a fork-tender chicken dish baked in traditional earthenware dish called a tagine. Chef Barbara Sowatsky will show you that spiced doesn’t have to mean spicy as she takes you step by step through this flavor-layered menu.
You will make:
Tagine-Baked Chicken with Meyer Lemons and Olives,
Traditional Couscous with Saffron & Mint and
Sweet Almond-Stuffed Dates.

Postponed: SUPER Culturefest Fundraiser
2020-04-09 17:00 - 19:00 | UW – Intellectual House, 4249 Whitman Ct NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
**Mark your calendars – more details are to come!**
EXISTENCE IS RESISTANCE FUNDRAISER: Join Super UW for our fourth annual Palestinian Cultural Resistance and Solidarity Festival! This will be a compelling night full of music, art, dabke, authentic Arab cuisine and much more.
Though our night celebrates the decades-long struggle to preserve and honor Palestinian culture in the face of Israeli apartheid, we can’t wait to share the stage with other powerful and resistant voices in the name of solidarity.
THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT. Tickets will be available soon!
