وقت القصة باللغة العربية / Arabic Story Time - KCLS
2026-04-16 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-23 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-30 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…

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Rainbow Story Time (online) w/ Lindz Amer
2026-04-17 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-24 11:00 - 11:30 | 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

CSDE Seminar - Civilizing Contention: International Aid in Syria’s War - In Person and Virtual
2026-04-17 12:30 - 13:30 | UW – Parrington Hall, 4105 George Washington Lane NE, Seattle, WA, 98195
Speaker: Rana Khoury, Assistant Professor of Political Science & Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Abstract: In Civilizing Contention, Rana B. Khoury asserts that to understand civilian and refugee activism in war, we must regard the international actors and organizations that enter the scene to help. When these organizations respond to crises, they work with local actors. In so doing, they facilitate the activists’ participation in something like a civil society even in the depths of war. Yet as aid imposes its structures and routines, it also leaves activists unprotected from the violence of war and its aftermaths.
Khoury pursues these ideas through analysis of Syria’s war that emerged from the 2011 Arab Uprisings. She traces the afterlife of a social movement that did not merely take up arms or capitulate to repression. Interviews with Syrian activists and international aid workers in Jordan, Turkey, and Lebanon provide insight into action among actors in the war, while original social-media data offers additional evidence. Civilizing Contention deepens knowledge of civilian and refugee agency by explaining how ordinary people act in extraordinary ways in a world structured by powerful forces.
Bio: Rana B. Khoury is an assistant professor of political science at Illinois. Previously, she was a postdoctoral fellow at the Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance at Princeton University. She received her Ph.D. in political science from Northwestern University and M.A. in Arab Studies from Georgetown University. Rana’s research interests include contention, displacement, and humanitarianism in the Middle East, as well as qualitative and multi-method research. Her research has been published in Perspectives on
Politics, World Development, Middle East Law and Governance, and Forced Migration Review. Her book, Civilizing Contention: International Aid in Syria’s War is forthcoming with Cornell University Press.
Parrington Hall – Rm 360
Virtual Link: https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1Ij7h6opR1mdgyO7C0IUzQ#/registration

Weekly Peace Vigil
2026-04-17 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-04-24 16:30 - 18:00 | 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.

Two Palestine Movies: Social Justice Film Festival
2026-04-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Pacific Tower – Panoramic Room, 1200 12th Ave South (Floor 8), Seattle, WA, 98144
What does Palestinian liberation mean? Two films centering the lives of Palestinians since October 7th, and the global fight for liberation through the Free Palestine movement.

Abu Jabal
Documentary Short

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After Rafah and Khan Yunis were destroyed, many refugees lost their homes. Tahani found only ruins and took shelter by a grave. Like others in Gaza under military rule, returning meant enduring harsh conditions.

Seeds for Liberation
Documentary Feature

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“Seeds for Liberation” links Palestinian experiences to global social movements, such as Black and Chicano struggles. Using iPhone footage and activist B-Roll, it highlights solidarity from Gaza to Stop Cop City and the ongoing fight for liberation.

Palestinian Prisoners' Day
2026-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | TBD
Join us for Palestinian Prisoners’ Day to honor our political prisoners. We will learn about the significance of their liberation and resistance and why we must point our compass towards our Palestinian political prisoners. Come learn and write letters to our prisoners. We look forward to seeing you there.
SAVE THE DATE: Friday, April 17th, 6-8 PM. Food will be provided.
LOCATION: TBD. Details to come.
Victory to our prisoners!
انتفاضة! انتصار!
🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

Comedian: Sam Salem
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-17 21:45 - 23:00, 2026-04-18 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-18 21:45 - 23:00 | Tacoma Comedy Club, 933 Market St, Tacoma, Washington, 98402, United States
Once a midwesterner, Sam Salem is an LA-based comedian known best for fitting in with the youth (read: making up Gen Z slang for his students). When Sam isn’t headlining at clubs and theaters throughout the U.S., he’s creating online videos featuring his uniquely laidback comedic voice, reaching more than 100 million views across platforms. As a result, his comedy has been featured on EllenTV, iHeartRadio, and in national commentary on SportsCenter. Perhaps his most impressive feat, Sam faces his toughest audience when he’s not on stage: high school classrooms.

Virtual Movie Screenings: Every Saturday with Palestine Museum US
2026-04-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-25 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!

Anti-Palestinian Racism Workshop
2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
UPCOMING WEBINAR
Date: April 18, 2026 Time: 10am – 11:30am PST/1pm – 2:30pm EST
REGISTER HERE
Attendee will learn to:

Know who Palestinians are;
Describe anti-Palestinian racism;
Identify who can be targets of anti-Palestinian racism;
Understand the impact of anti-Palestinian racism on health and wellbeing (incl. latest released findings);
Learn ways to address anti-Palestinian racism.

Our trainers volunteer their time so these webinars are always pro-bono. If you believe in this work, consider supporting us here so we can keep bringing expert voices to more communities.

VIEW OUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COUNTERING ANTI-PALESTINIAN RACISM IN K-12 SCHOOLS HERE.
Every student and educator deserves to learn and work without fear of discrimination or racism. Yet, anti-Palestinian racism – an underrecognized, pervasive, and highly prevalent form of racism – is harming the health and wellbeing of our students, teachers and administrators. At the Institute for the Understanding of Anti-Palestinian Racism (IUAPR), we are dedicated to raising awareness of this injustice and helping K-12 schools create environments where all forms of racism are addressed.
LEARN HOW TO COUNTER ANTI-PALESTINIAN RACIST MYTHS AND VIEW OUR MYTH-BUSTING YOUTH GUIDE HERE.
In talks about Palestine and Israel, you may hear racist myths and stereotypes about Palestinians. These myths are used to deny their human rights and to excuse injustice against them. The IUAPR Teen Committee created this youth guide with the aim of showing why these myths are false and giving facts to help counter them.

Arabic Storytime @ Lake City Branch / وقت القصص بالعربية في فرع ليك سيتي
2026-04-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-25 10:30 - 11:30 | 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.
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في وقت القصص، يمكن للأطفال الذين تتراوح أعمارهم من حديثي الولادة وحتى سن الخامسة وعائلاتهم الاستمتاع بالقصص والأغاني وأنشطة التعلُّم المرحة.
نرحب بالعائلات من جميع الأعمار.
يُعقد الحدث باللغة الإنجليزية والعربية.
Registration is not required.

Screening of Seeds for Liberation + Q&A
2026-04-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Historic Lynwood Theater, 4569 Lynwood Center Rd NE, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110
Join us in Seattle for a screening of the new documentary film, “Seeds for Liberation,” by director Matthew Solomon (“Reimagining Safety”)
Don’t miss the “Seeds for Liberation” Seattle Premiere on February 15th!
The new documentary from Matthew Solomon & Donna Hadjikhani and Alana Hadid, highlights the Free Palestine movement and its connections to Black, Chicano, and collective liberation. Featuring some of the biggest names in the movement, from Palestine to Stop Cop City, “Seeds for Liberation” is both powerful and inspiring, spanning decades of solidarity and culminating in reflections on what liberation and a free Palestine truly mean.

Gaza and Lebanon Fundraiser
2026-04-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Harissa, 2255 NE 65th St, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Join us at Harissa Mediterranean Cuisine to support the people of Gaza and Lebanon!
The people of Gaza continue to face an extreme humanitarian crisis marked by widespread displacement, unsafe shelter, limited access to clean water, and ongoing violence that puts civilians—especially children—at constant risk. Despite intermittent ceasefire periods, airstrikes, shelling, and extensive damage to infrastructure persist, leaving families without reliable medical care, safe housing, or sufficient food and clean water. With essential services stretched far beyond capacity, humanitarian aid remains a lifeline.
At the same time, communities in Lebanon are enduring heightened instability following recent attacks in Beirut and in the south of the country. These escalations have compounded an already severe economic and social crisis, leaving many families without access to critical resources, reliable healthcare, or safe living conditions. The growing humanitarian needs across Lebanon make support and relief efforts more urgent than ever. SCM and our clinic in Sidon represent one of the few NGOs still operating and providing aid in the area.
Join us for an afternoon of community, culture, and compassion with live music, dancing, performances, a silent auction, and delicious Middle Eastern appetizers.
All proceeds go to support relief efforts for the people of Gaza and Lebanon.

Seattle Artists for Palestine
2026-04-19 14:00 - 20:00 | Cherry Street Village, 720 25th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States
Art market + clothing salle
Join us April 19 for our next closet, refresh and art market @cherrystreetvillage
WE NEED YOUR GENTLY USED CLOTHING!! ESPECIALLY PLUS SUZUNG AND UNISEX/MENSWEAR!
DM us for drop off locations🙏🏻 or bring it to the event and receive 50% off your clothing purchase.

Palestinian Spring Feast
2026-04-23 18:00 - 21:30, 2026-04-24 18:00 - 21:30 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Join Nadia Tommalieh as you explore the rich flavors and traditions of Palestinian cuisine in a menu that is both celebratory and rooted in everyday cooking—simple techniques, pantry staples, and bold flavors that can easily become part of your weekly meals. Together we’ll prepare rummaniyeh (lentil and eggplant stew with pomegranate molasses, tahini, and caramelized onions); msabaha (warm chickpeas in citrus and garlic sauce served over hummus) with tatbeeleh (jalapeño lemon sauce); kobez taboon (traditional wheat and white bread baked over hot stones); jawaneh (chicken wings with garlic, shatta, and za’atar); and halawet smeed bil asal (semolina and milk pudding with mastic and orange blossom water, garnished with ground pistachios and served with honey).
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.

Movie: The Voice of Hind Rajab
2026-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Cherry Street Village, 720 25th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States
A docudrama retelling the Red Crescent response during the Israeli military’s killing of six-year-old Hind Rajab, her family and her rescuers during the genocide in Gaza.
2025, 99 minutes

Workshop: Create Your Own Laser-Cut Bookmark
2026-04-25 11:30 - 14:30 | KCLS – Bellevue, 1111 110th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004
Design and laser-cut your own bookmark inspired by geometric patterns from Islamic art and architecture.

Palestine Cultural Resistance Festival
2026-04-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Cherry Street Village, 720 25th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States
SAVE THE DATE ‼️
Nidal Seattle, Students United for Palestinian Equality and Return at the University of Washington, and Students for Justice in Palestine at Seattle University are returning again to host our annual Palestinian Cultural Resistance Festival on April 25th from 6-9pm at Cherry St. Village.
Stay tuned for information on tickets, vendors, and performers!
❤️🇵🇸

Films: The Beirut Trilogy
2026-04-30 16:30 - 18:00 | The Beacon, 4405 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
Photo-journalist and documentarian Jocelyne Saab grew up in Beirut and spent fifteen years covering the Lebanese war. The three films that would become known as THE BEIRUT TRILOGY are among the nearly 30 films she made during that time; they weave together documentary images and poetic essay to process how the war has changed the city she knew and her connections to it. Heartbreaking and quietly hopeful, Saab trains her camera on the people of Beirut as they persist with daily life amid the rubble.
BEIRUT, NEVER AGAIN (1976, 35 mins)
Lebanese writer and painter Etel Adnan provides poetic voiceover as the filmmaker follows the daily destruction of the city. Every morning between 6 and 10am, she roams around Beirut while the militias from both sides rest from their night of fighting.
LETTER FROM BEIRUT (1978, 48 mins)
Three years after the beginning of the Civil War the filmmaker returns to her city which has irrevocably changed. An epistolary film in which Saab wanders the streets, rides the bus, chats with refugees and reflects on the war’s toll.
BEIRUT MY CITY (1982, 35 mins)
In July 1982 the Israeli army laid siege to Beirut. Four years earlier Jocelyne Saab saw her 150-year-old childhood home go up in flames. She asked herself: when did all this begin? Every place becomes a historical site and every name a memory. Considered by Saab herself to be her most important film.

May Day Resistance: Find Something Near You!
2026-05-01
This Friday on May Day, tens of thousands of workers, students, and families will be marching, rallying, training, walking out and taking action together to demand: Tax the rich. Hands off our vote. No War, No ICE, Free Palestine. Keep Eyes on Sudan.
Find an action near you: https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/map/
And bring your signs in support of Palestine, Sudan, Lebanon, Iran etc!

Fundraiser for PCRF: Eat4Good
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-29
Order a Delish Vegan & OG Falafel Sandwich!
10% of every order will be donated to PCRF (Palestine Chidlren’s Relief Fund)
by May 29th, pick up in Wedgewood/Seattle neighborhood Friday June 5th between 5-7pm.
See flyer or email summer.nemri@gmail.com for more details
