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Weekly Peace Vigil
2026-05-08 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

SIFF Movie: Birds of War
2026-05-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-09 12:15 - 14:00 | SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave N,, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
United Kingdom | 2026 | 85 min. | Janay Boulos, Abd Alkader Habak

Lebanese journalist Janay Boulos and Syrian activist and cameraman Abd Alkader Habak share their extraordinary love story, told through 13 years of personal archives spanning revolutions, war, and exile.
Director Janay Boulos scheduled to attend.

Scott Kurashige with Karam Dana and Linh Thủy Nguyễn — 'American Peril: The Violent History of Anti-Asian Racism'
2026-05-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Third Place Books – Ravenna, 6504 20th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
This probing account shines a new light on the problem of anti-Asian violence and inspires us to build lasting solidarity.
Third Place Books welcomes scholar, writer, and community activist Scott Kurashige for a conversation about his new book American Peril: The Violent History of Anti-Asian Racism. Connecting domestic and global events that have been erased from the official record, American Peril exposes the history of anti-Asian violence while also tracing the rise of Asian American community protest and activism. University of Washington professors Karam Dana and Linh Thủy Nguyễn join in conversation.
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!

SIFF Movie: Cotton Queen
2026-05-08 20:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-09 15:30 - 17:00 | SIFF Film Center, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, 98109
In a Sudanese cotton village where the matriarch is rumored to have killed a British general, teenage Nafisa must decide what she owes her grandmother’s legacy and what she’s willing to burn down to claim her own.

SIFF Movie: Hot Water
2026-05-08 21:00 - 23:00, 2026-05-09 11:45 - 13:30 | SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave N,, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
USA | 2026 | 97 min. | Ramzi Bashour

A Lebanese-born mother drives her troublesome son across the U.S. after he is expelled for fighting at school. Along the way, the bickering duo find common ground in this charming debut-feature dramedy from Ramzi Bashour.
Director Ramzi Bashour and Cinematographer Alfonso Herrera-Salcedo scheduled to attend.

Virtual Movie Screenings: Every Saturday with Palestine Museum US
2026-05-09 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 Storytime @ Lake City Branch / وقت القصص بالعربية في فرع ليك سيتي
2026-05-09 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.

SIFF Movie (Egypt): Happy Birthday
2026-05-09 20:00 - 22:00 | SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave N,, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Egypt | 2025 | 92 min. | Sarah Goher

Eight-year-old Toha has big plans; she wants to throw her friend Nelly a birthday party. But the differences between them will make this a challenge in ways she may not fully understand.

Comedian Al Daheeh Live in Seattle
2026-05-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Seattle, get ready to laugh out loud!
This show is in Arabic

SIFF Movie: American Doctor
2026-05-11 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-12 15:30 - 17:30 | SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave N,, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Three courageous doctors—a Jewish orthopedic surgeon from North Carolina, a Zoroastrian trauma surgeon from California, and a Palestinian American ER specialist from Illinois—volunteer their services in Gaza, risking their lives to save others.
Director Poh Si Teng scheduled to attend.

Whisk Cooking Class: Street Foods of the World
2026-05-11 18:00 - 20:30 | 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!

SIFF Movie: May Day
2026-05-11 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-14 14:30 - 16:30 | SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave N,, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Spain | 2026 | 103 min. | Ian de la Rosa
Iván (Silver Chicón), a young trans man working in a greenhouse in southern Spain, shoulders the burden of supporting his family through long, grueling shifts. His routine is disrupted by the arrival of Hadoum (Herminia Loh Moreno), a migrant worker of Moroccan descent who drifts from job to job in her battered van. Though they could not be more different, an undeniable chemistry sparks between them. As their relationship deepens, Iván is promoted and becomes Hadoum’s supervisor, throwing their attraction into a precarious and ethically charged path. Set against the working-class landscape of Almería, the film reveals the contradictions of inequality shaped by identity, labor, and social prejudice. Iván and Hadoum must navigate external expectations while confronting their own fears and desires. Chicón and Loh Moreno anchor the film with performances full of resilience, openness, and quiet nobility, bringing their characters to life with profound humanity and emotional depth. Winner of the Teddy Award at the Berlinale Film Festival and three Silver Biznagas at the Málaga Film Festival—including the Special Jury Prize and Best Male Performance for Chicón—Ian de la Rosa’s striking debut offers a vivid portrait of social divides: between employers and employees, “Spaniards” and immigrants. Against this backdrop, a tender, Romeo-and-Juliet–like romance unfolds, where love dares to bridge the divides that society has set between them.

Comedian: Saaniya Abbas
2026-05-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Emerald City Comedy Club, 210 Broadway E, Seattle, WA, 98102
Saaniya Abbas is a Dubai-based comedian and storyteller whose rise from sheltered good girl to globe-trotting cutie has captured audiences across continents.

International Hummus Day
2026-05-13 | WA
and a good day to take boycott action against Sabra Hummus.
Here is a fact sheet about Sabra: Factsheet – Sabra
If you see it sold in a cafe, in. at your work snack station, get a contact for who makes those decisions and write them a letter explaining why you do not feel it’s an appropriate product to have available:
Download this letter that you can edit and send: Send a letter to Sabra retailers

Supposedly these are good alternatives:

Cedar’s Hommus (Original): Ranked frequently as the top competitor for its silky-smooth, creamy texture and similar flavor profile.
Boar’s Head Traditional Hummus: A top-tier option that offers that same creamy, thick, and consistent texture, often described as highly satisfying.
Ithaca Hummus (Lemon Garlic) :An excellent choice for a strong, tangy, and garlic-forward profile, similar to the punchy flavor of Sabra.

But honestly, you should just make it from scratch!
https://cosetteskitchen.com/creamy-hummus

Virtual Movie Screening: Boycott
2026-05-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Join us for a special, virtual screening of Boycott, followed by a discussion on Wednesday, May 13, at 2:00 pm ET / 9:00 pm Jerusalem time that reunites protagonists from the film alongside civil rights attorneys and organizers to examine what this moment reveals about the evolving landscape of protest rights in the United States.
Upon registering, you will receive early access to stream the full film ahead of the event. This conversation will be moderated by Daniel Nerenberg, Education and Communications Specialist, Just Vision, and feature the following speakers:

Alan Leveritt, Publisher of the Arkansas Times and Boycott protagonist
Bahia Amawi, Palestinian-American speech therapist and Boycott protagonist
Brian Hauss, Deputy Director of the ACLU’s Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project, also featured in Boycott
Janan Najeeb, Founder and Executive Director of the Muslim Women’s Coalition and Founder of the Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine, a statewide coalition of 95 organizations working to repeal Wisconsin’s anti-boycott law

A Crafty Arab: Storytime
2026-05-13 16:00 - 18:00 | A Crafty Arab Studio, 2701 153rd Ave SE, Bellevue, WA
Join to share Arab children’s stories, or read from the Arabic library.
More info: acraftyarab@gmail.com

Understanding the Roots of Israeli Apartheid & its Present Regime
2026-05-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
American Muslims for Palestine (Chicago Chapter) presents the first of the special 5-week teach-in series titled “Understanding the Roots of Israeli Apartheid & its Present Regime,” live on Zoom with our education coordinator Tarek Khalil, where each session will have a particular focus.

May 6th – Gaza’s Siege & Blockade: The Creation of an “Open Air Prison”

May 13th: 1948 Palestinians: Foreigners in Their Ancestral Homeland

May 20th: The Right of Return: Apartheid’s Impact on Palestinian Refugees

A Crafty Arab: Hummus Contest
2026-05-13 17:00 - 19:00 | A Crafty Arab Studio, 2701 153rd Ave SE, Bellevue, WA
More info: acraftyarab@gmail.com

Story-telling in the Arab American Tradition
2026-05-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Pigott Auditorium – Seattle University, 901 12th Ave Sinegal Building, suite 140, Seattle, WA, 98122
Join your colleagues and students from across the university for a celebration of Arab American culture! This special event, in Pigott Auditorium, will feature four presenters and performers. It’s free, open to all, and will feature free food. Please RSVP for planning purposes.
Featuring:
Hebah Fisher | Kerning Cultures
Sabrene Odeh | Baladna PNW
Hanna Eady | Dunya Productions
Giovanna Khoury | SU Student
Food provided by Hamsa Arabic Cafe and Restaurant
Thanks to the College of Arts and Sciences and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for their support of this event.

SIFF Movie (Saudia Arabia) - Hijra
2026-05-13 21:00, 2026-05-14 12:30 - 14:00 | SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave N,, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Saudi Arabia | 2025 | 114 min. | Shahad Ameen

Sitti is on a pilgrimage to Mecca with her two rebellious granddaughters, Sarah and Janna. But everything changes when one of the granddaughters goes missing.

SIFF Movie: Promised Sky
2026-05-13 21:15 - 23:00 | SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave N,, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Tunisia | 2025 | 95 min. | Erige Sehiri

A community of Ivorian women navigating the complexities of migrant life in Tunisia are forced to make difficult decisions when they rescue an orphaned girl from a shipwreck.

Spotlight on Arab Stories: Global Screening Program
2026-05-14 - 2026-05-21 | WA
From May 14th to May 21st, AFMI Education presents a global screening program featuring a curated selection of short films by Arab filmmakers across the diaspora, paired with ready-to-use study guides that make classroom integration simple, engaging, and meaningful.
Through four thoughtfully curated film programs, 21 short films help students explore themes of identity, resilience, migration, belonging, and self-expression, while engaging with voices and perspectives often underrepresented in traditional curricula:

Palestinian Narratives
Women’s Perspectives
Arab American Stories
Lebanese Voices

Please note: these films are for students who are 13 years of age or older, with a couple of films limited to students 16 years of age or older.
Join us in continuing the spirit of Arab Heritage Month, because these stories, and the conversations they inspire, deserve to be experienced beyond a single month.
No cost. No barriers. Just brilliant storytelling.
This program is exclusively available to educators and students. Join educators around the world in bringing these important stories to life for your students. Sign up to get access.

Free Virtual Movie Screening Series (designed for classrooms)
2026-05-14 - 2026-05-21 | Virtual
Are you an educator or a student?
As Arab American Heritage Month comes to a close, the conversation doesn’t have to.
From May 14–21, AFMI Education presents a free virtual screening series designed for classrooms — featuring 21 short films by Arab filmmakers across the diaspora, paired with ready-to-use study guides.
Across four curated programs — Palestinian Narratives, Women’s Perspectives, Arab American Stories, and Lebanese Voices — students are invited to explore themes of identity, resilience, migration, belonging, and self-expression through voices often underrepresented in traditional curricula.
This program is open to students ages 13+ (with select films for 16+).
No cost. No barriers. Just powerful storytelling.
🎬 Available exclusively to educators and students. Visit our website to sign up and bring these stories into your classroom.

وقت القصة باللغة العربية / Arabic Story Time - KCLS
2026-05-14 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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