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Day In Day Out Fest: Sudan Archives
2024-07-14 15:35 - 16:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Seattle Center – Armory, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States

Ride for Palestine (in California OR virtual)
2024-07-16 | Virtual
The Ride for Palestine is a day of fun, solidarity, and celebration. The 11-mile scenic Ride for Palestine is designed to be enjoyable for cyclists of all skill levels. The post-Ride celebration will include delicious Palestinian food, music, and more.
You can still raise money and participate virtually or from your own location.
MECA’s first annual Ride for Palestine was a huge success. Riders raised more than $50,000
to support MECA’s projects for children in Palestine and Lebanon’s refugee camps. This
year our goal is $75,000 in honor of 75 years since the 1948 Nakba that began
the expulsion and dispossession of Palestinians that continues to this day.

More info available at RideforPalestine.com. Reach out to info@rideforpalestine.com
For updates follow, like and share the Ride’s Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok
Ride for solidarity. Ride for Palestinian children. Ride for fun and community.
In solidarity from all of us at MECA in Berkeley and Palestine.

Movie: The Hour of Liberation Has Arrived
2024-07-17 19:30 - 21:30 | The Beacon, 4405 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
THE TEN PILLARS OF BEACON: ARMED STRUGGLE
Cinema can be used as a vessel for resistance, a tool to hasten the breaking of chains, a beacon call for global transformation towards new collectively-forged futures.
In the late 60s, Dhofar rose up against the British-backed Sultanate of Oman, in a democratic, feminist guerrilla movement. Director Heiny Srour and her team crossed 500 miles of desert and mountains by foot, under bombardment by the British Royal Air Force, to reach the conflict zone and capture this rare record of a now mostly-forgotten war.

Concert of Colors Forum on Community, Culture & Race – Until Everybody’s Free: Artists for Liberation
2024-07-18 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual
In-person at The Annex @ AANM or Online via Livestream
FREE with RSVP
Register for in-person attendance | Register for livestream
The Concert of Colors Forum on Community, Culture & Race, one of the Arab American National Museum’s signature annual events, is a dynamic gathering of artists, activists and advocates who use art and dialogue as a tool for advocacy and community building. This year’s program will be presented both in person and virtually online.
Concert of Colors, Detroit’s annual diversity festival, will be happening July 15-21! More info + full concert lineup
Meet the Keynote Speaker
Jenan A. Matari is a first-generation-born and raised, 2x award-winning Palestinian storyteller and graduate of Rutgers University, earning a B.A. in Journalism & Media Studies. To bring more diversity to the public relations and media industry, she has been recognized for her unique and thoughtfully inclusive media campaigns and was honored with the PR NEWS 2021 Asian Pioneer Award for her diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Jenan has written content on the topic of diversity and cultural experience for outlets such as The New York Times, Mondoweiss, Elite Daily, and has been featured in mainstream media platforms such as Cosmopolitan, Allure, Buzzfeed, Huffington Post, CNN, etc. In 2017, Jenan received the Shirley Chisholm Award in the category of Journalism for outstanding representation of Muslim and minority women in the media and for being a “catalyst for change.” Today, she centers her work around content creation focused on educating an audience of millions on the lived Palestinian experience and interconnectedness of her ancestral lands and her life in the diaspora, and teaches media literacy to counteract the harm done to minority and marginalized communities by mainstream media.
Meet the Panelists
Born and raised in Seattle, Nathan Nzanga is a rising star in the world of hip-hop known for his captivating lyrics, infectious beats and undeniable charisma. Drawing inspiration from his personal experiences, as well as the struggles and triumphs of those around him, Nathan’s music serves as a powerful reflection of the human experience. With a unique blend of introspection and raw energy, Nathan’s music resonates deeply with listeners, touching on themes of love, self-discovery and social justice. His thought-provoking lyrics challenge societal norms and shed light on the issues that matter most to him, making him a voice for the voiceless. In addition to his musical prowess, Nathan is also a dynamic performer, known for his electrifying stage presence and infectious energy. His live shows are a testament to his ability to connect with his audience, creating an unforgettable experience that leaves a lasting impact.
Meet the Moderator
Khadega Mohammed is a 24-year-old Muslim Sudanese American spoken word artist. Born in Sudan and raised in Saudi Arabia, her experiences have inspired her to explore themes of spirituality, identity, belonging and home in the form of poetry. Khadega has been performing around the country for a decade and her work has been featured in various publications nationally and internationally, such as NPR, The Detroit News, AJ+ & AJ+Arabia. She has also taught spoken word workshops, most notably at Harvard University. Khadega is featured in two incredible documentaries, An Act of Worship directed by Nausheen Dadabhoy and Revolution from Afar directed by Bentley Brown. She currently resides in Michigan, where she leads community engagement work at the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, Mich.

Palestine Talks Teach-in Series: parallels between the Native American’s and the Palestinian's colonization and genocide
2024-07-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Vibe Coworks, 19225 8th Ave NE #201, Poulsbo, WA, 98370
This is a series, occurring everything 3rd Thursday of the month until elections, ending with a Palestinian feast on December 5th. Each month is a different topic with different panel speakers, with the throughline being what is happening in Palestine.

Through knowledge sharing, panel discussions, and interactive audience discussions, participants engage in critical dialogue and community building, empowering themselves and others to become informed advocates and agents of change. Palestine Talks | Teach-in Series serve as a strategy for raising awareness, promoting education, and mobilizing action for Palestinian liberation.
Accessibility info: Large parking lot, with accessible parking. There are stairs and an elevator. Presentation with slides, and caption video recording of event available afterwards. There are snacks and water available, and “accessible bathrooms.”
Details about each month’s topic, registration link, and event organizer info can be found here: https://www.kccoalition.org/
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Palestinian Survivor Speaks For Peace [Virtual and In-person]
2024-07-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
A Palestinian survivor shares her story this July as she has successfully sought out safety! You can also book online tickets from home.
Dina will be talking about her experiences in order to share the truth behind what she has experienced in her homeland of Palestine Just a few short months ago. How she has survived and the myths of the news will be uncovered. Is the news accurate? Dina will let you know the facts behind the fighting in the Gaza Strip today. With the hopes of promoting peace, Dina looks forward to sharing her sentiments.
In person at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, 721 Government Street Victoria, BC V8W 1W5 Canada

Cherry Street Village: Summer Clean Up
2024-07-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Cherry Street Village, 720 25th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States
Join us in preserving history and community spirit at Cherry Street Village! This historic building, pivotal to Seattle’s Muslim and Jewish communities, is a hub for peace, justice, celebration, and culture in Seattle’s Central District. Help us give it the TLC it deserves this summer!
Clean up dates: June 29th, July 20th, and August 17th, 10am-3pm. Join the WhatsApp chat to get involved and see you there!

Arabic Storytime @ Lake City Branch / وقت القصص بالعربية في فرع ليك سيتي
2024-07-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-07-27 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.

Palestinian Solidarity Kite Festival
2024-07-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Gas Works Park, 2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA, 98103
The residents of Burin are inviting people around the world to fly kites along with them as part of a global campaign demanding the end of military rule in the West Bank and Gaza 🇵🇸
Join us on Saturday, July 20th, from 12pm-3pm on Kite Hill at Gasoworks Park to fly kites in solidarity with the residents of Burin. 🪁
You can bring your own kite (decorated with Palestinian symbols, words of solidarity, etc) or come make a kite with us on Kite Hill. Supplies will be provided.
More info can be found in the link in bio. RSVPs are optional – we’d just love to see you there!
#burinisnotalone #unoccupiedskies#kitefestival #burin #freepalestine

Kuffiyeh Walk - Kirkland Edition
2024-07-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Google Building C (Parking Lot), 747 6th Street South, Kirkland, WA, 98033, United States
Wear your kuffiyeh and walk proudly!
Meet on Google’s Kirkland Campus!
You can park in the parking lot of Building C. Head down to the trail and meet us at the playground

Head down to the trail and meet us at the playground

Contact Nadera with questions: nadera0425@yahoo.com

Seattle Families for Ceasefire Gathering
2024-07-21 10:30 - 11:30 | East Greenlake Beach, 7201 East Green Lake Dr N,, Seattle, WA, 98115
Join us for our twice monthly gathering of friends and families calling for a permanent ceasefire in Palestine. There will be bubbles, books, snacks, poppy-making, and more!

For info @families4ceasefiresea
https://sites.google.com/view/seattlefamiliesforceasefire
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Bothell Bannering for Palestine
2024-07-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Brickyard Road Park and Ride, 15530 Juanita Woodinville Way NE, Bothell, WA, 98011
What: Every Sunday, same time. Freeway bannering for Palestine. Bring your flags, signs, kuffiyehs and your voices. We meet at the Brickyard park and ride and then banner on the overpass/Bridge.

Accessibility notes: “After parking in the park n ride you have to walk up to the bridge we are standing on. It’s a very easy walk to the overpass. We stand on a sidewalk and it’s easy access for wheelchairs and people can bring a chair to sit if needed. People can call me at 425-499-1925 if they need help.”

For more info: see Instagram @austita29 or email the organizer tapia.tabitha@yahoo.com

PCC: Teen Cooking Camp: 5-Day World Tour
2024-07-22 - 2024-07-26 | PCC- Burien, 15840 1st Ave S, Burien, WA, 98148, United States
Ages 12 to 16 Explore the diverse cuisines of Morocco, Japan, Italy, Mexico, and Brazil while focusing on mastering essential cooking skills. Throughout the week, students sharpen their knife skills as they prepare ingredients for dishes like Moroccan vegetable tagine and Brazilian marinated chicken skewers. They will learn the art of roasting and dive into the science of cooking to uncover the secrets behind handmade pasta. Recognize the cultural significance of food while honing your essential cooking techniques.

At Multiple PCC locations
Burien
Greenlake
Issaquah

Seattle Arab Festival 2024
2024-07-27 11:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-28 11:00 - 19:00 | Seattle Center – Armory, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Seattle, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

Mark your calendar for SAF annual festival!

50 Years of Women's Studio Workshop: Maymanah Farhat
2024-07-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 550 Winslow Way East, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110
To coincide with the 50 Years of Women’s Studio Workshop exhibition in the Sherry Grover Gallery, exhibition curator Maymanah Farhat will present an overview of WSW and the importance of this 50th anniversary with highs & lows over the organization’s history. She will share images and her inspiration for the curatorial thesis and process for this exhibition, and will talk about how non-profit art spaces like WSW (based in the Hudson Valley in New York State) are crucial to ensuring that a range of American art is being supported and realized. This presentation will be moderated by Jenna d’Anna, Senior Manager of Museum Education & Community Engagement. Audience Q & A and reception to follow.

Anti-Imperialist Queers for Palestine Panel, Discussion and Picnic
2024-07-27 15:00 - 18:00 | Contact Host for Location Details
🚨🏳️‍🌈🚨🇵🇸🚨The anti-imperialist queers are still here! Join local anti-impe organizations in Seattle for a panel, discussion & picnic to deepen our analysis of the roots of our oppression as queer people, & how this relates to the struggle to free Palestine! Zoom option available! See second slide for speakers and last slide for questions!
REGISTER: Linktr.ee/Q4Pal
Help with food & venue costs: Venmo HTS-PNW with “PICNIC” in the description!
#pride #noprideingenocide #freepalestine#fromtherivertothesea #lgbtq #liberation #queersforpalestine

PCC: Teen Cooking Camp: 5-Day World Tour
2024-07-29 - 2024-08-02 | PCC-Bellevue, 11615 NE 4th St, Bellevue, WA, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Ages 12 to 16 Explore the diverse cuisines of Morocco, Japan, Italy, Mexico, and Brazil while focusing on mastering essential cooking skills. Throughout the week, students sharpen their knife skills as they prepare ingredients for dishes like Moroccan vegetable tagine and Brazilian marinated chicken skewers. They will learn the art of roasting and dive into the science of cooking to uncover the secrets behind handmade pasta. Recognize the cultural significance of food while honing your essential cooking techniques.

At Multiple PCC locations
Bellevue
Bothell
Columbia City
Redmond

Eyewitness Palestine: Akka
2024-07-31 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Join Eyewitness Palestine on Wednesday, July 31st at 12PM ET for our Live from Akka webinar, featuring a special virtual delegation led by Yazid Saadi, who will take us around Akka on a custom tour of the city.

Mitchum Yacoub and the Brass Empire
2024-07-31 13:00 - 14:30 | City Hall Plaza (Seattle), 600 4th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mitchum Yacoub an Egyptian-American multi-instrumentalist, producer, and DJ based out of
San Diego, CA. As a lifelong drummer that has supported many projects in the vein of Afrobeat,
Soul, Funk, and Reggae, he’s been slow-brewing a unique feel for roots and dance music.
Inspired by artists like Fela Kuti, Dr. Dre, and James Brown, his music harkens back to Africa in
the 70’s with the bass and drums turned up a notch. Strong, repetitive grooves layered with
Afro-Latin percussion and vibrant, tightly executed horn lines that call all dancers to the floor.
Since beginning his first live performances in late 2019, Yacoub has played alongside roots
music heavies like The Wailers, Antibalas, Jungle Fire, and Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto. In
2022, his group supported Seun Kuti for six shows across the U.S., while he traded on
percussion and drum kit for Kuti’s band: Egypt 80 (formerly of Fela Kuti). The experience trained
him well in the rhythmic strength of the music and earned him and his band a place in the global
scene of Afrobeat. Originality, musicianship, and a massive sound are three marks keeping
Yacoub’s band on the road and a fast-growing festival favorite. The highly acclaimed release of
his debut album, “Living High in the Brass Empire”, (2023 All-Town Sound) brings the
experience home as a showcase in his unique approach to roots music; forming explosive
intersections of Afrobeat, Cumbia, and Soul that will lift you from your seat and leave you
wanting more

Film Screening: Where Olive Trees Weep
2024-07-31 18:30 - 20:30 | Evergreen State College, 2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW, Olympia, WA, 98505
Film screening: Where Olive Trees Weep

July 31 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

We invite you to a film screening of the recently released Where Olive Trees Weep, Wednesday, July 31, 6:30 pm at The Evergreen State College (TESC), 2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW, Olympia, in Seminar 2, B1105.
This event, free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Center for Community Based Learning & Action (CCBLA) at Evergreen, the Rachel Corrie Foundation, JVP Olympia, and TESC Divest. The film will be followed by a short discussion.
Where Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation.
The film follows Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, Israeli journalist Amira Hass, Dr. Gabor Maté, and others, to explore themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice and collective liberation.

Millennials are Killing Capitalism Live on YouTube
2024-08-01 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual
In this episode organizers from Samidoun will join us. They will share updates from Palestinian prisoner conditions and the conditions of repression in Israeli military prisons. We will also talk to Samidoun about the repression they have faced as an organization, and as individuals associated with the organization, since October 7th. We will of course discuss the recent events at Sde Teiman which have caused a proliferation of mobilizations seeking to defend the ability of Israeli’s to use rape as a method of torture against Palestinian detainees. “Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network joins the calls from Palestine to make 3 August — the 300th day of the ongoing genocide in Palestine — an international day of action for Gaza and the prisoners. We urge all Palestinian and Arab communities and organizations in exile and diaspora, and all internationalist organizations and activists for Palestine, to take action on Saturday, August 3 for the liberation of over 9,700 Palestinian prisoners in occupation prisons, an end to the ongoing Zionist genocide in Gaza, in support of the heroic Palestinian and regional resistance, and for the liberation of Palestine from the river to the sea!” – https://samidoun.net/2024/07/take-act… To support Samidoun: https://samidoun.net/donate-page/

وقت القصة باللغة العربية / Arabic Story Time (online) - KCLS
2024-08-01 17:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
Description

وقت القصة عبر الإنترنت. كل خميس من 5:00 مساءً إلى 5:30 مساءً.
استمتعوا بالقصص والحركة والأناشيد باللغة العربية التي تنمي مهارات القراءة والكتابة لدى أطفالكم في وقت مبكر.
نرحب بجميع الأعمار مع الكبار.
الرجاء التسجيل *عبر الإنترنت هنا*. بعد التسجيل، ستصلكم رسالة تأكيد بالبريد الإلكتروني تحتوي على رابط Zoom الخاص بالبرنامج. سيتم استخدام نفس الرابط كل أسبوع لوقت القصة باللغة العربية. إذا كنتم لا ترون رسالة بريد إلكتروني، فتحققوا من ملف البريد العشوائي.
تتوفر ترتيبات تيسيرية ملائمة للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة عند الطلب عبر البريد الإلكتروني access@kcls.org قبل سبعة أيام على الأقل من الحدث. و أيضا تتوفر التسميات التوضيحية التلقائية دائمًا للأحداث عبر الإنترنت.
Online Story Time. Thursdays, 5-5:30 pm.
Enjoy stories, music, movement, and rhymes in Arabic that develop your child’s early literacy skills.
All ages welcome with adult.
Please register online. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the program’s Zoom link. The same link will be used each week for Arabic Story Time. If you do not see an email, check your Junk or Spam folder.
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

Virtual Movie Screenings: Every Saturday with Palestine Museum US
2024-08-03 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!

Arabic School: Saturdays in Kent
2024-08-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Kent Meridian High School, 10020 SE 256th St, Kent, WA, 98030
Our Arabic School provides those who want to learn Arabic the opportunity to fine-tune their knowledge. Our classes are held weekly at Kent Meridian High School for our kids and youth.
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Program Eligibility Requirements:
– Elementary or middle-school age children
– Living in King County

When: Saturdays
Time: 10-12
Where: Kent Meridian High School (10020 SE 256th St, Kent, WA 98030)

Arab Senior Men's Coffee Club
2024-08-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Contact Host for Location Details
Are you bored at home?
Do you like to share your rich life experiences with others?
Are you interested in discussing politics and how to solve world problems?
Then join the Arab senior men’s club for coffee.

We meet on the first Saturday of every month.
If you are interested please email Nadera for details at:
nadera0425@yahoo.com

We look forward to seeing you there.

300+ Days of Genocide: Rally at Westlake Park
2024-08-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Westlake Park, 401 Pine St., Seattle, WA, 98101
This week will mark 300 days since the beginning of Israel’s genocidal onslaught on Gaza. Throughout these 300 days, a projected 186,000+ Palestinians have been murdered by the Zionist entity, the bombardment of the Gaza Strip has led to its complete destruction, and thousands of Palestinians have been imprisoned or disappeared – in addition to the thousands already held in the illegitimate occupation jails.
The US government has shown that its commitment is to supporting Israel carry out a genocide. We the people must come out and show that our commitment is to the Palestinian struggle and is only getting stronger, and that our fight for a free Palestine will never waver. Bring friends, comrades, signs, love for our martyrs, and above all – bring your readiness to keep fighting and carry our struggle forward.
None of us are free until we are all free. This genocide must come to an end, and Palestine must be liberated!

وقت القصة باللغة العربية / Arabic Story Time - KCLS (Kent)
2024-08-04 16:00 - 17:00 | King County Library System – Kent, 212 2nd Ave N, Kent, WA, 98032, United States
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.

The Somali Table
2024-08-04 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).
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.
