Paint for Palestine
2025-09-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cathy Hillenbrand Community Room, 1635 11th Ave, Seattle, WA
Join us for a still life watercolor painting class and social with local painter Nick (he/they/it) to help raise funds our three friends in Gaza and their families: Farah @artist_farah20 , Shahed @sh_.com80 and Ritaj @retaj_.muhammad .
Tickets for this event are on a sliding scale, from free to whatever you can donate, with a suggested donation of $30 or more per person attending. Registration is required, as seats are limited!
Painting supplies will be provided and have been generously donated by individuals to help us raise money for these families, so please contribute what you can! If you can’t make this event, please consider donating and sharing their campaigns!🙏
The families prefer that you donate directly to their GoFundMe/Chuffed accounts. Links to the accounts are in the registration form and QR codes are in the slides for each family. This is an incredibly crucial time to be supporting families in Gaza. Farah was just injured collecting firewood for her family and needs urgent treatment to avoid surgery. Shahed and her family urgently need to evacuate Gaza City. The last time we heard from Ritaj, her father was ill, and she was supporting him and her family. Please help them!

Seffarine (in Vancouver)
2025-09-25 20:00 - 21:00 | Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright St, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R7, Canada
The 35th Edition of the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival, co-presented with Caravan World Rhythms, proudly presents:
The sounds that stir the dry winds of Southern Spain and Morocco, two countries separated by only a whisper of the Mediterranean, are the musical DNA of a beautifully complex extended family linking North Africa and Europe.
Born in the ancient city of Fes, Morocco, internationally acclaimed singer Lamiae Naki and her ensemble Seffarine channel their deep knowledge of the music of both sides of the Straits of Gibraltar, the crossroad where African, Middle Eastern and European cultures meet.
The musicians of Seffarine, soulful Moroccan singer Lamiae Naki and flamenco guitarist Nat Hulskamp, supported by master musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds, embrace and expand this rich musical legacy. Their dynamic performances seamlessly blend Moroccan and Arabic Andalusian music. These diverse backgrounds meld, creating what SoundRoots describes as “an ear-caressing blend of sounds from Spain and North Africa, spiced with a bit of fiery instrumentation and percussion.”
Their sound reflects Lamiae’s deep roots in Arabic Andalusian traditions (dating back to pre-Inquisition Moorish Spain and preserved in her native Morocco) and Nat’s background in flamenco guitar and Arabic oud. They are joined by Spanish flamenco dancer Manuel Gutierrez, known for his explosive flamenco footwork; Cuban born flamenco bassist Yosmel Montejo, whose grooving basslines drive the rhythm; and Persian multi-instrumentalist Bobak Salehi, who brings delicate kamancheh ornamentation to the ensemble.
Their sound has taken them around the world, from touring Indonesia and Europe to receiving grants to study Ottoman singing in Turkey, to recording with top flamenco musicians in Spain such as Diego del Morao and Latin Grammy Award winner Antonio Rey.

Comedy: Reem Edan
2025-09-25 20:00 - 21:30 | Laughs Comedy Club, 5220 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Reem Edan is an Iraqi-American comedian, content creator, award-winning writer and actress based in Los Angeles. After appearing on shows like “The Stand Up Sketch Show” and Showtime’s “Desus & Mero,” festivals like Netflix Is a Joke and the Dubai Comedy Festival, Sirius XM, and amassing tens of millions of views online, she has crafted a truly international fan-base that’s translated to sold-out shows at renowned venues the globe.Using edgy humor, colorful storytelling and witty commentary, Reem masterfully explores her first-generation identity with universally hilarious insights to share what life is really like as a millennial woman living in the gray (or brown) area in between.

Community at Ya Hala
2025-09-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-03 18:00 - 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. 👀

Seattle Latinx Bookclub - My Mother Was A Freedom Fighter
2025-09-27 | TBA
This month we’ll be discussing Aja Monet’s poetry collection, My Mother Was a Freedom Fighter. Powerful, poetic meditations on motherhood, sisterhood, spirituality, solidarity, displacement/gentrification, racism, and sexism. As always, our number one priority is creating comunidad. So please feel free to attend even if you didn’t get a chance to finish the book this month.
Nos vemos pronto!
Where to find the book
You can find a copy of their book on Bookshop.org here
Purchase through Estelita’s Library‘s Bookshop.org storefront, and you’ll support Seattle’s local Black/Brown-owned justice-focused community bookstore & lending library.
You can also find the book at Seattle Public Library in print, ebook, and audiobook formats.
About the Book
The poetry collection, My Mother Was a Freedom Fighter is poet Aja Monet’s ode to mothers, daughters, and sisters–the tiny gods who fight to change the world. Textured with the sights and sounds of growing up in East New York in the nineties, to school on the South Side of Chicago, all the way to the olive groves of Palestine, these stunning poems tackle racism, sexism, genocide, displacement, heartbreak, and grief, but also love, motherhood, spirituality, and Black joy.
About the Author
Of Cuban-Jamaican descent, Aja Monet is an internationally established poet, performer, singer, songwriter, educator, and human rights advocate. Monet is also the youngest person to win the legendary Nuyorican Poet’s Café Grand Slam title.

Arabs Summer Farewell Cookout and Potluck
2025-09-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Lake Sammamish State Park, Lake Samamish State Park 2000 Northwest Sammamish Rd, Issaquah, WA, 98027, United States
It’s been a while since we’ve gathered, and we’re excited to bring our group back together! Join us for an End-of-Summer Picnic at Lake Sammamish — a relaxed, family-friendly evening by the water with great food, music, and company.
We’ll bring a propane grill for anyone who wants to cook. Bring your favorite meat to grill, or any ready-made dishes, salads, sweets, drinks, and disposables to share. Picnic blankets, foldable chairs or tables are welcome so everyone can spread out comfortably.
What’s planned:
• Music, dancing, and plenty of space for conversation.
• Games and activities — go for a walk along the beach, kick a soccer ball, or simply enjoy the sunset over the lake.
• A children’s play area nearby so families can relax while the kids have fun.
This event is open to families with children, couples, and singles alike. We’ll make sure there’s enough space for everyone to sit in groups or mingle as they feel comfortable.

Kitsap Palestine Solidarity
2025-09-28 12:45 - 14:15 | 305 & Winslow Way, WA-305 & Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110
Join us now because one day everyone will have been against this ❤️

Kids for Palestine (Olympia)
2025-09-28 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-10-05 13:30 - 15:00 | 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.

Whatcom Families for Justice: Bookshare Fundraiser
2025-09-28 13:30 - 16:00 | Bellingham Central Public Library, 210 Central Ave, Bellingham, WA, 98225
THIS SUNDAY, SEPT 28TH 📚

We are happy to announce we’ll be hosting another Bookshare & Give-Away fundraising event at the Bellingham Public Library this weekend on Sunday, September 28, 2025.Books, Zines, and other media will be available to be shared and given away as encouragement and incentive to those who will make donations to families in Gaza.
Palestine has been renowned for years as having one of the highest literacy rates in the world, and as being a place where education and reading are valued, supported, and highly esteemed. Education is integrated into Palestinian culture, heritage, and identity. Which is why Israel (with the support of the United States government) has always targeted it.
This Bookshare fundraiser is in homage to those whose libraries and book collections have been targeted and destroyed by Israel.
This event is not sponsored by the Bellingham Public Library.
We hope to see you on Sunday to further connect and stand in solidarity with Palestinians.

Author: Mona Awad
2025-09-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Third Place Books – Lake Forest Park, 17171 Bothell Way NE #A101, Lake Forest Park, WA, 98155, United States
The highly anticipated follow up to the viral sensation Bunny, a brilliantly written, laugh-out-loud funny, dark, and delirious novel set in the Bunny-verse
Third Place Books is proud to welcome back Mona Awad for the release of We Love You, Bunny, a prequel (and sequel) to Awad’s novel Bunny, a finalist for a New England Book Award and currently in development for film with Bad Robot Productions. Mona is joined in conversation by Katie Campbell, reporter and creator of the KUOW Book Club. Tickets are required in advance.

Mona Awad in Conversation With Jeff VanderMeer
2025-09-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Powell’s Books, 1005 W Burnside St., Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Mona Awad’s We Love You, Bunny (S&S/Marysue Rucci Books) is the highly anticipated follow-up to the viral sensation Bunny, a brilliantly written, laugh-out-loud funny, dark, and delirious novel set in the Bunny-verse — a world that Margaret Atwood declared “soooo genius.” In the cult classic novel Bunny, Samantha Heather Mackey, a lonely outsider student at a highly selective MFA program in New England, was first ostracized and then seduced by a clique of creepy-sweet rich girls who call themselves “Bunny.” An invitation to the Bunnies’ Smut Salon leads Samantha down a dark rabbit hole (pun intended) into the violently surreal world of their off-campus workshops where monstrous creations are conjured with deadly and wondrous consequences. When We Love You, Bunny opens, Sam has just published her first novel to critical acclaim. But at a New England stop on her book tour, her one-time frenemies, furious at the way they’ve been portrayed, kidnap her. Now a captive audience, it’s her (and our) turn to hear the Bunnies’ side of the story. One by one, they take turns holding the axe, and recount the birth throes of their unholy alliance, their discovery of their unusual creative powers — and the phantasmagoric adventure of conjuring their first creation. With a bound and gagged Sam, we embark on a wickedly intoxicating journey into the heart of dark academia: a fairy tale slasher that explores the wonder and horror of creation itself. Not to mention the transformative powers of love and friendship, Bunny. Frankenstein by way of Heathers, We Love You, Bunny is both a prequel and a sequel, and an unabashedly wild and totally complete stand-alone novel. Open your hearts, Bunny, to another dazzlingly original and darkly hilarious romp in the Bunny-verse from the queen of the fever-dream, Mona Awad. Awad will be joined in conversation by Jeff VanderMeer, author of the Southern Reach series.

Rainbow Story Time (online) w/ Lindz Amer
2025-10-01 11:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
Join Lindz Amer, the award-winning LGBTQ+ activist, author and co-host of the beloved indie web series, Queer Kid Stuff, for songs and stories that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community all-year-round.
All ages welcome with adult.
Please register:
https://kcls.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvdOuqpzssGtC5XlvnFdvIAD2bwlBzP-RA

Media, Race, and the Sudanese Civil War | Global Africa Transcontinental Seminar Series
2025-10-02 08:00 - 09:30 | Virtual
In April 2023, fighting broke out in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. In the ongoing conflict, thousands have been killed, millions displaced, and millions more require urgent humanitarian assistance. In the midst of it all, another element has become a focal part of this trauma: the media. In this talk, Dr. Christopher Tounsel (University of Washington) will discuss the war’s historical background, address why Western media has been comparatively silent in its coverage, and show how one community’s response to the conflict sheds light on the intersections of race, media, and the African Diaspora.
Christopher Tounsel is Director of African Studies and associate professor of history at the University of Washington. An historian of the Sudan, Tounsel is the author of Chosen Peoples: Christianity and Political Imagination in South Sudan and Bounds of Blackness: African Americans, Sudan, and the Politics of Solidarity.
The Global Africa Transcontinental Seminar brings together UW African Studies, the Department of History at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, Senegal, and the African Program at Sciences Po Paris, France, and aims to engage scholars and students around contemporary research on “African Worlds” or ”Global Africa.” The virtual monthly lectures and discussions will connect communities of scholars across the humanities and social sciences in North America, Africa, and Europe to discuss themes such as Black radical politics, decolonial feminisms, African technologies, environmental history, postcolonial migration, religion and modernity, and language. Through consideration of the ways in which the three continents have influenced each other and their respective institutional contexts, the seminar will bring original and situated perspectives on a range of topics and further a rich conversation across institutions, teaching traditions, and research.

وقت القصة باللغة العربية / Arabic Story Time - KCLS (online)
2025-10-02 17:00 - 17:30 | 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 with adult.

Safa Suleiman with Hilwa's Gifts
2025-10-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Eagle Harbor Books, 157 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110
Join us for an imaginative and enlightening evening with Children’s Author Safa Suleiman presenting her timely picture book Hilwa’s Gift.

Safa Suleiman with Hilwa's Gifts
2025-10-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Suquamish Museum, 6861 NE South St, Suquamish, WA, 98392

Fall Arts Walk and Social Justice Block Party
2025-10-03 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-04 12:00 - 18:00 | Olympia – Rafah Solidarity Mural, 119 1/2 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA, United States
Join the Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice (RCF), Art Forces, and the Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural Project (ORSMP), during Olympia Arts Walk weekend for our Social Justice Block Party!
On Friday evening, we’ll be in front of the Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural at Capitol Way N. and State Ave. Our program, 6-8 pm, will reflect on how art and creative expression serve as catalysts of cultural resistance and resilience in response to urgent issues facing our community. From US immigrant families to Palestinians trapped in the assault on Gaza, we’ll share words, images, music, and dance that resist cultural erasure and build solidarity across movements. Local organizations will table throughout the evening, sharing resources and opportunities for taking action.
On Saturday, 12:00-6:00 p.m., RCF will host a crafts market with vendors from Olympia. Palestinian olive oil and crafts will also be available for purchase.
Volunteers needed! If you’re in the Olympia area and would like to volunteer, you can sign up for a shift on POINT or reach out directly to info@rachelcorriefoundation.org

Friday, October 3, 6:00-10 PM
Saturday, October 4,12:00-6:00 PM
At the Olympia Rafah Solidarity Mural
119 1/2 Capitol Way N.

In Memory of Ziad Rahbani (Vancouver)
2025-10-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Michael J Fox Theater, 7373 MacPherson Avenue Mailing Address:, 5455 Rumble St, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5J 2B7, Canada
This tribute concert will bring Ziad Rahbani’s unforgettable songs and compositions to the stage, performed by outstanding vocalists and musicians, under the artistic direction of Syrian-Canadian musician Gaby Al Botros.

Virtual Movie Screenings: Every Saturday with Palestine Museum US
2025-10-04 09:00 - 11:00 | 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!

Workshops 4 Gaza: Cryptids and Creatures: Mythology in Poetry
2025-10-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
What role do cryptids and creatures like the Minotaur, the Mapinguari, or the Little Mermaid play in a poem? What do they allow writers to communicate about the myriad costs of being in this world characterized by colonial violence and slavery?
This workshop engages works by poets like Traci Brimhall, Natalie Diaz, and Summer Farah, whose mythical creatures unsettle understandings of loneliness, intimacy, sacrifice, and our relationships between past and present.
This will be an interactive space, where participants will write and share poems as cryptozoologists, architects, and memory workers. This workshop benefits the Sameer Project’s North Gaza campaign.
Maya Salameh is the author of HOW TO MAKE AN ALGORITHM IN THE MICROWAVE (University of Arkansas Press, 2022), winner of the Etel Adnan Poetry Prize, and the chapbook rooh (Paper Nautilus Press, 2020). Her work has appeared in The Offing, Poetry, Gulf Coast, The Rumpus, AGNI, Mizna, and the LA Times, among others. She can be found at @mayaslmh or mayasalameh.com.

Rise Up for Gaza: March
2025-10-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Victor Steinbrueck Park, 1999 Western Ave, Seattle, WA, 98121
SEATTLE: TWO YEARS OF GENOCIDE: RISE UP FOR GAZA!
On October 4th, an international day of action, we will take the streets and shut it down. From wherever we are, we will make clear: the people of the world stand with Gaza, and demand a total arms embargo and sanctions against Israel.
🗓️Saturday, October 4
⏰2PM
📍Victor Steinbrueck Park | 1999 Western Ave.

Potting for Palestine: A Palestinian Ceramics Workshop 🇵🇸
2025-10-04 17:00 - 20:00 | The Mud Room (Cashmere), 207 Mission Ave, Cashmere, WA
Join us on Saturday, October 4th & 11th at our studio on Cashmere, WA for a hands-on workshop co-hosted with @houseofsumoud.
In this immersive session, you’ll learn about the history and significance of traditional Palestinian pottery, explore unique glazing techniques, & create your own Palestinian-inspired plate or tray infused with a touch of Wenatchee Valley flair.
Please note: All final pieces will be displayed & sold at the 2025 Falasteen in the Valley Festival in Leavenworth, WA on October 25th. 100% of proceeds benefit humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza.
Come shape clay, share stories, & make art that carries meaning and impact.

The Somali Table
2025-10-04 18:00 - 21:00 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Due to its location and landmass, Somalia is a true culinary crossroad. Indigenous Somali regional cuisines woven with lasting Italian, South Asian, and Middle Eastern influences have resulted in a cuisine that is dynamic and unique. Join local chef Ifrah F. Ahmed in class, where she will teach you about the food of Somalia and how to make some of her favorite classic dishes. On the menu: xawaash-spiced lamb (braised lamb shanks with xawaash spice and cilantro garlic sauce); muufo (corn flatbread); fuul (mashed fava bean and tomato stew); and bariis(Somali-style rice).

CAIR Banquet featuring speaker: Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib
2025-10-04 18:00 - 21:30 | Muslim Assocation of Puget Sounds (MAPS), 17550 NE 67th Ct, Redmond, WA, 98052, United States
At this pivotal moment in history, it is clear that there is no going back to how things were before. Instead, we are forging a path to justice for Muslims in Washington and beyond.
Featuring Rashida Tlaib, who made history as the first Muslim woman ever elected to the Michigan Legislature, one of the first two Muslim women in the U.S. Congress, and the first Palestinian-American woman to serve in Congress.
On Saturday, October 4 at MAPS Redmond from 6:00 to 9:30pm, join CAIR-WA to recap one of the busiest years in our organization’s history and look ahead to the next chapter.
Interested in attending but can’t afford the ticket price? We have a small number of donated tickets available! Email kwalker@cair.com for a 100% discount code. In your email say, “I need donated tickets for the banquet,” and indicate how many you will need. No need to give any additional details.

Arab Monthly Meet & Greet - Brunch, Networking & Culture
2025-10-05 12:00 - 15:00 | Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co, 17585 Northeast 67th Court, Suite 100, Redmond, WA, 98052
Looking to connect with other Arabs in the area? Curious about the culture, or just want to enjoy a welcoming brunch with friendly faces? Join us for our Arab Monthly Meet & Greet — a relaxed, recurring event designed to bring our community together.
Each month we’ll gather over brunch to:
• Meet new people & network — build friendships, share ideas, and connect with professionals from across industries.
• Celebrate Arab culture — enjoy authentic flavors, music, and traditions in an inclusive, family-friendly atmosphere.
• Socialize & exchange stories — whether you’re new to the area or a longtime local, this is your space to belong.
This event is open to everyone interested in Arab culture — Arab and non-Arab, families, couples, and singles alike. Bring your appetite, your curiosity, and your best conversation starters. Let’s build a vibrant, supportive community together — one brunch at a time.

Film "Half Moon" at Vancouver Film Festival
2025-10-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas, 88 W Pender St 3rd floor, Vancouver, BC, V6B 6N9, Canada
The act of artistic creation can feel inadequate when trying to convey the tragedy of war, but for clarinettist and composer Kinan Azmeh, music is a way to bear that grief and break down the boundaries of emotional and cultural expression. A witness to lives lost and displaced in his home country of Syria, Azmeh questions what role he can play as an artist and musician in a face of global conflicts and violence.
Frank Scheffer’s introspective documentary follows Azmeh on his travels to New York, Amsterdam, and Palestine, where the artist’s soulful music and collaborative performances enrapture audiences through outpourings of emotional urgency. Half Moon: Kinan Azmeh is a profound and celebratory meditation on art’s ability to inspire different cultures and reshape solidarity, community, and hope in the world, even in dark times.

March For Gaza
2025-10-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Cascade Playground, 333 Pontius Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109
This October 7, there is a strong coalition of Palestinian liberation focused organizations building as large of a collective march and action as we can with all who are united in ending the genocide. We will meet at Cascade Playground on Tuesday October 7th at 1PM to hold a march and vigil to let those in power know that we will not allow business to continue as usual while they profit from genocide. We need as many organizations and individuals to meet the moment by mobilizing their community, so share this post widely and make plans for taking time off work!
