ArabishWay

Peace Vigils [Olympia]
2024-11-01 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Percival Landing, 217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA, 98501
OUR WEEKLY PEACE VIGILS CONTINUE
Each Friday, 4:30-6:00 pm
Percival Landing in Downtown Olympia
4th &Water Street

We continue to gather to vigil and network for Palestine. As we reach week 55, the violence that began against Palestinians in Gaza has spread to the West Bank, Lebanon, and beyond. We’ll continue waving signs demanding an end to the violence, and for equality for Palestinians.

Thanks to the Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation for organizing the vigils and welcoming us. Please respect the peaceful and welcoming nature that FOR has maintained at these weekly vigils for so many years.

SUPER UW: New Member Orientation
2024-10-30 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
SUPER UW will provide an overview of the Palestinian res!st4nce, and the historical context of israel’s g3n0cid3 against Palestinians. We will also delve into SUPER’s unities, goals, and member structure for the upcoming school year.
This orientation is open to any undergrad/graduate students in the greater Seattle area.
Please register at tinyurl.com/supernmoaut24 for the location and virtual link.

The Arab Pantry: Tahini
2024-10-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-15 18:00 - 21:00 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Join Nadia Tommalieh as she dives into the versatile world of tahini, a staple ingredient in Arabic cuisine. In this class, you’ll discover the rich history and diverse uses of tahini, learning how to incorporate its unique flavor and creamy texture into a variety of traditional and fusion dishes. This class will guide you through making fresh tahini from scratch, and then showcasing it in an array of savory and sweet dishes. We will make kofta w batata bi tahinia (minced seasoned lamb and beef baked with potatoes and tahini sauce); roz bi sha’rieh (toasted vermicelli noodles and rice in olive oil); mutabal betenjan w khodar (smoky roasted eggplant with tomatoes, peppers, and tahini); and salatet khass w afocado bi tahinia(lettuce and avocado salad with crispy pita and creamy lemon tahini dressing). We will end the class on a sweet note by making traditional halaweh bil foustoq w chokolata (halva with pistachio and chocolate), a must-have dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of sugar with the nutty richness of tahini.
Please note: some classes can be adjusted for students with dietary restrictions, but many cannot. If you’re vegetarian, pescatarian, or gluten-free, you can use the drop-down menu on our events page to view the best classes to fit your needs. If a class you’re interested in doesn’t appear in that filtered view, please email us before registering and we’ll see if the class’s menu can be modified.

76 Years and a Genocide Later
2024-10-30 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Join Eyewitness Palestine on October 30th, 2024 at 12 PM EST for a special edition webinar featuring a video with messages and interviews directly from Gazaincluding Palestinian children, journalists and healthcare workers. They will discuss the extreme conditions they have witnessed over the past year during the genocide.
We will be joined directly by a few speakers live from Gaza via Zoom, alongside Husam Zomlot the Palestinian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, who was born and raised in Gaza.
In light of misleading information and propaganda spread on mainstream media outlets, it is important to amplify and hear directly from Palestinians on the ground.
We hope to see you join us at this important event.

2024-10-28 16:00 - 19:00 | UW Tacoma YMCA Student Center, 1710 Market St, Tacoma, Washington, 98402
Dress your best and join The Water Warriors Monday, October 28, 4-7pm, for a Gala to raise funds for building a canoe! There will be a live auction with a variety of handmade items by Indigenous artists, cultural performances by our Indigenous relatives, and a delicious salmon dinner and mocktails catered by Chef Jason Vickers, of Natoncks Metsu.

Reserve a six person VIP Table for $400 or a salmon plate in general seating for $20. Make your reservation donation here!

UW Tacoma YMCA Student Center
1710 Market St, Tacoma

The Water Warriors have been working on coming out as a canoe family, which will help provide youth with access to cultural practices for decades to come! They are asking the community to help by donating to the canoe build and events associated with it. If you can’t come to the Gala, but want to help support, you can make a one-time or monthly recurring donation of any amount here. Donations are tax deductible through the Water Warriors fiscal sponsor 350 Tacoma.

Water Warriors are also asking for donated items for fundraisers & auctions (artwork, paddles, necklaces etc). To volunteer to help at the Gala or to donate items, fill out this form!

Whisk Cooking Class: Street Foods of the World
2024-10-26 17:30 - 20:00 | 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!

Evening of Reflection on the Life and Activism of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi
2024-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Kane Hall – University of Washington, 4069 Spokane Ln 98105, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Join us for an evening of reflection on the life and Activism of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi.
Featuring speakers Cindy Corrie, Craig Corrie, Hamid Ali, Juliette Majid, Özden Benette and Samah Park Imtiaz.
Moderated by Aria Fani and Rawan Arar.
Music performance by George Kassis, Hanady Kader, and Hanna Eady.
Desserts catered by Yalla Seattle.
Friday Oct. 25 2024
7 – 9 p.m.
Kane Hall
#JusticeforAysenur #rachelcorriefoundation #palestine#freegaza #palestineactionsouthsound #palestinewillbefree#endthesiegeofgaza #justiceforpalestine#palestinelivesmatter #endtheoccupation

AFMI: Film Festival (some virtual)
2024-10-24 - 2024-11-03 | Virtual
So many movies available for streaming through November 3rd: Back to Alexandria, Baghdad Messi, Aida Returns, Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano and more!
Click here to see what other films are available to stream!
There are collections of film shorts! Documentaries! Horror flicks! Something for everyone!
https://watch.eventive.org/arabfilm2024

AFMI: Arab Film Fest
2024-10-24 | WA

“Walled Off” Film Screening
2024-10-20 16:00 - 18:00 | The Crocodile, 2505 1st Ave, Seattle, WA, 98033, United States
Come hear from Watermelon Pictures execs and storytellers, and watch a screening of acclaimed documentary “Walled Off.”
About this Event
Join us for a screening of “Walled Off.” The film explores the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the lens of mysterious British street artist Banksy’s Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem. The film highlights the importance of creative resistance as a form of protest and challenges the mainstream media’s narrative of the occupation.

Fly Kites Not Drones
2024-10-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Jefferson Park, 3801 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98108

Shami Kids: Arabs and Navigation
2024-10-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
(RESCHEDULED FROM SEPTEMBER!)

Let’s meet at the Center for Wooden Boats, where our kids will learn about navigation, make their own sailboat and take a trip on a sailboat.

This is geared for children ages 6 to 12 years old.

We will gather after the formal program to do a deeper dive into the Arab world. Please pack-your-own sack lunch for the second portion and we’ll present some more info to our kids about how our Arab ancestors played a huge role in sea navigation!

*Parents are welcome to observe and we will fill empty seats on the boat with adults if there is space.
Please purchase one ticket for each child and each child that will be attending.

Seats are limited: get your tickets here:
$25/ child, $5 parent who wants to stay and participate
https://arabishway.square.site/product/shami-kids-club-center-for-wooden-boats/14

Tatreez 101 Workshop + Circle
2024-10-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Register for Location
Back by popular demand – Seattle Tatreez workshop followed by a Tatreez circle – this event is open to ALL Palestinians and allies/friends/supporters.
From 12 – 2 we will gather, learn about Tatreez and get some instruction.
From 2 – 4 pm, we will open it up to workshop attendees and others who would like to join for some community Tatreez time.
All are required to register at https://tinyurl.com/TatreezIsResistance (link in bio).
You can indicate on the form whether you plan to attend only the workshop, only the circle, or both.
There will be light snacks, and we ask that you please mask in consideration of others (while you are not eating). As presenters we may not be masked while presenting.
Email seattleresistancetatreez@gmail.com with any questions.
Register by October 13th

Palestine on Paper
2024-10-18 14:30 - 18:00 | Virtual
5:30-9 p.m. ET Friday, October 18, 2024
Palestine on Paper
Free with RSVP
Register for in-person event; Register for livestream
Join Visualizing Palestine as they launch their debut book via a panel and one-day exhibit, coupled with the late Rajie Cook’s exhibition, Waiting for Peace, at AANM. More details to come!

Narratives of Pain
2024-10-18 | WA
Poetry
Storytelling
Art

Nassar Al Rayess-Habiibi Night Comedy Tour
2024-10-17 20:00 - 21:30 | Laughs Comedy Club, 5220 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Arab-American comedian Nasser Al-Rayess, widely known as @naw_sir (or “the ‘Shawarma King’), has emerged as an exciting new figure in the comedy world through his comedic prowess and exploration of his Arab-American identity. His honest take on pop culture and news, along with observational humor around identity and popular Arab music, have led him to gain nearly a million followers, views, and likes across his social media platforms. Nasser’s influence, however, extends far beyond the phone screen. His interactive comedy show, “Habiiibi Nights”has toured internationally to Dubai, NYC, Chicago, San Francisco, LA, and beyond. Habiiibi Nights is a testament to Nasser’s fresh comedy, blending humor, Arabic music, and the atmosphere of a traditional Arab gathering that leaves audiences of all backgrounds entertained, humored, and embraced. With an aspiration to revolutionize Arab-American comedy, Nasser is pushing Arab culture into the mainstream, as he continues to captivate audiences on his journey of unapologetic self-acceptance.

Cookbook Author Suzy Karadsheh at Book Larder
2024-10-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Book Larder, 4252 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
Book Larder is delighted to welcome New York Times bestselling author Suzy Karadsheh on Tuesday, October 15th to celebrate her newest book, The Mediterranean Dish Simply Dinner! Suzy will be here for an author talk, Q&A and signing.
Reservations are non-refundable and include a signed copy of the $35 book. Applicable sales tax and a $0.75 transaction fee are also included. Can’t attend but still want a signed book? Order here for shipping or in-store pickup.
About the Book: Mediterranean diet-friendly dinners that are tastier, healthier, and easier than ever with more than 120 fresh and hearty sheet pan, one-pot, and mezze mix-and-match meals from the bestselling author of The Mediterranean Dish. Each chapter focuses on a different save-the-day technique, like the magic of one pot cooking (White Chicken Chili with Chermoula), efficient sheet pan suppers (Za’atar-Baked Halibut with Potatoes and Artichoke Hearts) and fast and lean grilling (Shawarma-Spiced Flap Steak). Skillet meals, supper salads, and mix-and-match mezze abound, along with a section devoted to protein add-ons in case you just want to add some quick skillet shrimp to a Barley and Red Bean Salad with Hazelnuts and call it a day.
Suzy Karadsheh is the founder and CEO of The Mediterranean Dish, the leading site for modern Mediterranean cooking and lifestyle, and the New York Times bestselling author of The Mediterranean Dish. She was born and raised in Port Said, Egypt and now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and their two daughters and two dogs, Max and Minnie.

Comedian Ismael Loutfi
2024-10-12 21:30 - 23:00, 2024-10-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-11 21:30 - 23:00, 2024-10-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Laughs Comedy Club, 5220 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Ismael Loutfi is a stand up comedian, writer, and actor from Central Florida. He has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Bill Burr Presents: The Ringers, and This Week at the Cellar. Ismael wrote for the critically acclaimed Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj on Netflix for 2 years, as well as NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me. In 2022 he released his first Comedy Central Special, “SOUND IT OUT” on Youtube. He lives in New York City.

Azoumeh: An Arab Family Feast
2024-10-12 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-10-11 19:00 - 21:30 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
With all of this fun in the sun comes loads of culinary inspiration, and we are thrilled to announce our next Family Dinner series. This September and October the talented Nadia Tommalieh and our dinners team will present Azoumeh:An Arab Family Feast. Azoumeh is a traditional Arab communal feast filled with shared dishes, vibrant flavors, and warm hospitality. They are typically served family-style, encouraging friends and family to share and savor each dish.
Mint Lemonade Sparkling Wine Cocktail Infused with Orange Blossom Water
Handmade Seedy Crackers
Green Olives Marinated in Lemon, Olive Oil, and Aleppo Pepper
Smokey Roasted Eggplant and Parsley Spread
Avocado Labneh with Za’atar
Roasted Beet Spread with Lemon and Walnuts
Lamb dumplings in Yogurt Sauce with Pine Nuts and Mint Oil
Heirloom Tomatoes with Herbs, Toum, and Jalapeno Lemon Dressing
Sauteed Dandelion Greens with Pomegranate Molasses and Fried Onions
Roasted Cornish Hens in Sumac and Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette
Freekeh with Apricots and Fried Almonds, Cashews, and Pine Nuts
Yogurt, Garlic, and Herb Sauce
Molten Tahini Cake
Roasted Plums, Powdered Olive Oil, and Buttery Pistachios

Amer Zahr @ Town Hall Seattle
2024-10-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Amer Zahr performing “The Truth” in SEATTLE!

Sometimes we laugh until we cry. And sometimes we cry until we laugh. Come watch Amer’s comedic journey through being a Palestinian in today’s time.

Understanding Al-Aqsa Flood with Ramzy Baroud
2024-10-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Register for Location
Samidoun’s upcoming event: Understanding Al-Aqsa Flood on October 9 at 6 PM.
Understanding Al-Aqsa Flood, on October 9 at 6 PM. We will be joined by Ramzy Baroud to give a presentation on the facts of what actually happened on October 7th and bust the myths spread by US imperialist and Zionist propaganda. We will also share the opportunity to write to Palestinian prisoners – to uplift their spirits as they continue the struggle. Please register at: tinyurl.com/Oct7PolEd!

Words for Palestine
2024-10-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Join our monthly online series “Words for Palestine” which aims to center and highlight Palestinian voices during this devastating time. Featured readers TBA.
“Words For Palestine” is co-sponsored by Al Nadwa Freethinking Society, Mizna, Palestine Writes and RAWI, and is free with RSVP. We encourage you to make a donation to support the work of Palestine Legal and Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF). Palestine Legal is an organization dedicated to protecting the civil and constitutional rights of people in the U.S. who speak out for Palestinian freedom. PCRF is the primary humanitarian organization in Palestine, providing crucial and life-saving relief and humanitarian aid in Gaza.
For questions, e-mail Rewa Zeinati at rzeinati@accesscommunity.org

Showbox Presents: DEIRA Tour: SAINT LEVANT
2024-10-06 20:00 - 23:00 | The Showbox, 1426 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
SAINT LEVANT (born Marwan Abdelhamid) is a Palestinian/French/Algerian/Serbian artist. Born in Jerusalem, and raised in Gaza, Saint Levant fuses English, French and Arabic to bring a truly unique take on modern pop music. Effortless and seductive trilingual wordplay has established him as a breakout global heartthrob. Inspired by influential Arab thinkers from generations past and contemporary artists alike, Saint Levant’s music is nostalgic towards early 2000’s R&B/hip-hop, yet intensely forward thinking, surpassing the limits of genre.

Art Market for Palestine
2024-10-06 12:00 - 18:00 | Valiant Barber Collective, 125 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA, 98109
See you there @valiantbarbercollective 12-6!
The beautiful faces of the even more beautiful humans the proceeds for our market will go to 🙏🏻
#seattleartmarlet #artmarketfirpalestine #seattleevents#firstsundayartmarketseattle

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