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Educator Workshop (PD): Palestine in the Classroom
2026-01-31 07:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Educator Workshop (PD): Palestine in the Classroom
Saturday, January 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. EST
Free with RSVP
Join the Arab American National Museum (AANM), for a half-day, hybrid professional development workshop. During this workshop, guests will network with fellow educators, tour AANM’s exhibits, enhance their knowledge about the Arab American community and gain access to newly created lesson plans centered around how to teach about Palestine. Traditional Arabic lunch will be provided. SCECH credits will be available for interested Michigan educators and a certificate of completion will be available to all interested educators

Weekly Peace Vigil
2026-01-30 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-01-23 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.

'We Are Not Numbers: The Voices of Gaza's Youth' — A Community Reading
2026-01-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Third Place Books – Seward Park, 5041 Wilson Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
Third Place Books welcomes readers Ayah Abdel-Qader, Lubna Alzaroo, Yara Hassan, and Giovanna Khoury, along with We Are Not Numbers mentor Alice Rothchild, for readings from the collection We Are Not Numbers: The Voices of Gaza’s Youth. Penned by young people living in Gaza, these are stories of struggle, loss, hope, resilience, and the ongoing fight to be recognized as human beings.
“We Are Not Numbers is not just a book—it’s my life, their life, and our shared story. I know some of these brave writers; I’ve walked the same streets, felt the same fear, and shared the same dreams under Gaza’s skies. These pages carry the truth of our struggle and the beauty of our humanity. This is Gaza as it truly is, written by those who live it every day.”
— Motaz Azaiza, award-winning Palestinian photojournalist
This event is free and open to the public. For important updates, RSVP is highly recommended in advance. This event will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A. Sustain our author series by purchasing a copy of the featured book!

وقت القصة باللغة العربية / Arabic Story Time - KCLS
2026-01-29 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-01-22 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.

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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Movie: Gaza is Our Home
2026-01-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, 225 N 70th St, Seattle, WA, 98103
As a result of the media’s continued dehumanization of the beautiful people of Gaza, it soon became imperative that the true reality and first hand experience of life in my family’s homeland of Gaza was shown to the world.
Ultimately, “Gaza Is Our Home” stands as a testament to the humanity behind the over 33,362 innocent lives massacred since Oct 2023…

Gaza Is Our Home

Staying Grounded in a Storm with Eman Mabrouk
2026-01-25 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-01-25 10:30 - 12:00 | Suzanne Zahr, Art & Architecture, 2441 76th Ave SE, Ste 160, Mercer Island, WA, 98040, United States
We are so excited to announce this in person event with @ms.emanmabrouk on Sunday, Jan 25 at Ya Hala!
Read on for details:
1. Eman will be coming up to Seattle and we will be hosting her for TWO sessions of conversations with the community.
2. This is a ticketed event – your ticket is a direct donation to Eman’s mutual aid project, @rammunfoundation. All the money goes to help families in Gaza.
3. When you complete your donation (at http://bit.ly/WA012526), email your receipt to info@yahalaseattle.com, along with the session time you would like to register for (Session 1 is from 10:30 am to noon, and Session 2 is from 1:30 pm to 3).
4. If you register by Jan 10, donation requested is $40. After Jan 10 it goes to $50.
5. Book your spot! We already have people snagging spots even before we made this post!
6. We will have art available for sale and a raffle the whole weekend (Jan 23-25) at Ya Hala to support Rammun’s fundraising efforts!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear from Eman and engage in a conversation about direct action, her work with families in and from Gaza, and more.

Kids for Palestine
2026-01-25 13:30 - 15:00 | Mossy Bottom Records, 301 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA, 98501
Gather with other families outside Mossy Bottom Records in Olympia every Sunday, 1:30-3:00 pm, at a weekly bake sale that directly supports Palestinians.

Radio Gaza
2026-01-24 19:00 - 2026-01-25 01:00 | Black & Tan Hall, 5608 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, Washington, 98118
Music by: @gabrielteodros , @dsrtflwrblm , @i.s.h_dj , @intisaarband ,
Live henna tattoos by @ineedasandwich
Poetry and Tatreez art showcase by @halasalehtatreez
Merch sales by @sweetmalson
All proceeds to benefit @heal.palestine .
Impeccable flyer design by @ryanjgill_gillco
@seattlepalestineactionnetwork ❤️🇵🇸
More info about these performers to come!
If you don’t already follow @radiogazaseattle, please visit our instagram page and show some love! We also have a website, www.radiogaza.org, where you can stay current on all things Radio Gaza.

Arabic Storytime @ Lake City Branch / وقت القصص بالعربية في فرع ليك سيتي
2026-01-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-17 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.

Virtual Movie Screenings: Every Saturday with Palestine Museum US
2026-01-24 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!

The World as Palestine: On Advocacy, Activism, and Justice
2026-01-23 09:00 - 19:00 | University of Washington – Thomson Hall, 1911 Skagit Lane, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Register here: forms.office.com/r/91zmnL3jYm
All morning sessions in Thomson Hall 317
9-9:30am | Welcome | Coffee/tea and light refreshments
9:30-11am | PANEL
Policing Dissent: Reflections from Eastern Washington’s Palestinian Liberation Movement

Panelists:
Andrea Brower (formerly Gonzaga University)
Kathryn DePaolis (Eastern Washington University)
Majid Sharifi (Eastern Washington University)
This panel examines academic dissent, critical thought, and resistance with reflections from Eastern Washington’s Palestinian liberation movement.
11-11:30am | BREAK
11:30am-1pm | WORKSHOP
People’s Justice: Lessons from the Palestinian and Filipino Struggles for Liberation
Panelists: Anna Beyette and Troy Osaki, recent participants in the International People’s Tribunals
International People’s Tribunals (IPTs) are quasi-judicial forums convened to serve as a platform for victims and advocates and their organizations to present evidence and legal arguments related to international humanitarian law. Join this workshop to hear directly from delegates who traveled to participate both in the recent IPTs on genocide in Palestine and war crimes under former Philippine president Duterte and learn about the interconnections between people’s struggles for national liberation and more just futures.
Allen Auditorium
2:30-4:30pm | FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSION
The Palestine Exception
Filmmaker in attendance: Jan Haaken (Portland State University)
Join filmmaker Jan Haaken for a screening of The Palestine Exception. The film follows professors and students from across the country as they demand a ceasefire and divestment from companies that do business with Israel and face crackdowns from administrators, the media, the police and politicians.
Thomson Hall 317
5-5:30pm | Light refreshments
5:30-7pm | WORKSHOP
Activism and Civic Engagement in Washington State
Facilitator: Laila Taji (Washington for Peace and Justice)
This workshop examines the vital role of state-level legislative advocacy in protecting civil liberties and ensuring access to truthful, accurate education. Participants will explore how state policies influence individual rights, public discourse, and the integrity of educational systems. Join Laila Taji from Washington for Peace and Justice to discuss current legislative challenges and the importance of civic engagement.

Film: Gaza is Our Home
2026-01-22 18:30 - 21:00 | SIFF Film Center, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, 98109
Peyvand NPO, in collaboration with MELC, is doing a screening of Gaza Is Our Home at the Seattle Film Center on Jan. 22 at 6:30 PM. Gaza Is Our Home is a profoundly personal documentary that peels back the layers of devastation within the Gaza Strip, as witnessed through the lens of filmmaker Monear Shaer.

Shaer’s debut documentary was created out of agony as a timely, impactful, and tragic response to the collective anguish of all who call Gaza home. Monear Shaer will be with us at SIFF for a Q&A session after the film. Please buy your tickets and spread the word!

Movie: All That's Left of You
2026-01-22 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-19 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-17 19:00 - 21:00 | The Beacon, 4405 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
A deeply moving, multigenerational drama, ALL THAT’S LEFT OF YOU follows a Palestinian teenager who gets swept into a protest in the Occupied West Bank and experiences a moment of violence that rocks his family. The film unfolds as his mother recounts the political and emotional threads that led to that fateful moment. Spanning seven decades, the film traces the hopes and heartaches of one uprooted family, bearing witness to the scars of dispossession and the enduring legacy of survival. Jordan’s Official Selection for the 98th Academy Awards.
“Cherien Dabis’ gut-punch film is a monument to resilience in the face of unimaginable intergenerational trauma. It honours the lives behind uncaring headlines in the West, detailing how love remains even in the darkest, forsaken places.” – Stephen A. Russell

The Palestinian Bakery
2026-01-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-19 18:00 - 21:00 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Sfeeha yafawiyeh is a traditional Palestinian pastry made with dough that is rolled thin, stuffed, twisted into a spiral, and baked with olive oil. These little twirls are a showstopping addition to any feast, and in this class Nadia Tommalieh will teach you how to make traditional Yafawiyeh dough and a variety of savory and sweet fillings. On the menu: sfeeha yafawiyeh (spiced beef and onion-stuffed pinwheels); yafawiyeh bil jebneh wa za’atar (akawai cheese and zaatar-stuffed pinwheels); and nabulsi tamriyeh (pocket pastries stuffed with semolina pudding, fried and dusted with powdered sugar and pistachios). You’ll enjoy your freshly made pastries with khiar bil na’na (yogurt mint sauce) and salatet jarjeer w shamander (arugula, beets and pine nuts salad with olive oil and pomegranate molasses dressing).

Kids for Palestine
2026-01-18 13:30 - 15:00 | Woodruff Park, 1500 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, WA, 98502

Movie: All That's Left of You
2026-01-18 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-17 10:30 - 12:00 | SIFF Film Center, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, 98109
Screening location: SIFF Film Center – 167 Republican St, Seattle (located within the Seattle Center, just north of Climate Pledge Arena / east of KEXP and The Vera Project)

Shortlisted for the Academy Award for International Feature Film.
A deeply moving, multigenerational drama, ALL THAT’S LEFT OF YOU follows a Palestinian teenager who gets swept into a protest in the Occupied West Bank and experiences a moment of violence that rocks his family. The film unfolds as his mother recounts the political and emotional threads that led to that fateful moment. Spanning seven decades, the film traces the hopes and heartaches of one uprooted family, bearing witness to the scars of dispossession and the enduring legacy of survival. Jordan’s Official Selection for the 98th Academy Awards.
In Arabic with English subtitles.

Saturday, Jan 17, 2026, 10:30am
Sunday, Jan 18, 2026, 10:30am

Spinning with Souk
2026-01-17 20:00 - 2026-01-18 00:00 | Open Form, 500 E Pike St #200B, Seattle, WA, 98122
Spinning with SOUK — an immersive night of Arab-inspired rhythms, henna, and sips.
We’re so excited to be partnering with our friends at @openform__space. SOUK and Open Form share a love for creating spaces rooted in culture, community, and art — and we can’t wait to celebrate that together with you.
🎧 Featuring @azmito on vinyl + digital, a Syrian-American DJ and producer with a global sensibility and a gift for fluid, groove-driven storytelling. With roots stretching through Morocco, France, LA, and NYC, his eclectic sets weave funky, house and disco grooves, echoing a mix of contemporary and vintage rhythms reminiscent of the Arab oldies that were always playing.
🪬Henna artistry by @zaharabibi.henna a Yemeni-American artist who honors tradition through her work — inspired by the stains worn by her great-grandmothers and sharing this ritual with guests.
🍷Our friends at Open Form will showcase a selection of Levantine wines, Persian tea service, and small bites on the menu!
Tell your friends and grab your tickets via the link in bio — space is limited.
🗓 Saturday, January 17
🕗 8pm–midnight
📍 Open Form, Capitol Hill (500 E Pike St)
Yalla, see you soon 🤍

Winter Heat: Benefit Rave for Palestine
2026-01-17 20:00 - 23:00 | Mantis House Barn, Olympia, WA
DJ’s Mix, Desejo and Zyzzyva
Zines and Art
$10-$20 suggested donation

Please wear a mask

Yemeni-American Comedian Ahmed Al-kadri Live in Seattle
2026-01-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Cherry Street Village, 720 25th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States
Don’t Miss Yemeni-American Comedian Ahmed Al-kadri Live in Seattle!
Get ready for a night full of laughs with Ahmed Al-kadri, bringing his unique blend of humor to Seattle. This in-person show is the perfect chance to experience his wit and storytelling up close. Whether you’re a fan of stand-up or just looking for a great time, Ahmed’s got you covered. Grab your friends and join us for some unforgettable comedy!

Karim Sulayman, tenor & Sean Shibe, guitar
2026-01-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Meany Performing Arts Center, 4040 George Washington Lane Northeast, Seattle, 98195, United States
Karim Sulayman — lauded for his “velvety tenor and pop-star charisma” (BBC Music Magazine) — joins guitarist Sean Shibe, whose “music-making is masterful, beautiful and convincing in every way” (The Times, UK), for an intimate recital of music ranging from the Middle Ages to the present. This compelling musical journey examines the close cultural and musical ties between East and West, reflecting the artists’ personal experiences with roots in Lebanon and Japan.

BIPOC Tatreez Class and Circle
2026-01-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Blue Cactus Press, Tioga Bldg, 1901 Jefferson Ave Office #105, Tacoma, WA, 98402
Come and learn the tradition of Palestinian Embroidery
