Cookbook Author Suzy Karadsheh at Book Larder
2024-10-15 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Book Larder, 4252 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
Book Larder is delighted to welcome New York Times bestselling author Suzy Karadsheh on Tuesday, October 15th to celebrate her newest book, The Mediterranean Dish Simply Dinner! Suzy will be here for an author talk, Q&A and signing.
Reservations are non-refundable and include a signed copy of the $35 book. Applicable sales tax and a $0.75 transaction fee are also included. Can’t attend but still want a signed book? Order here for shipping or in-store pickup.
About the Book: Mediterranean diet-friendly dinners that are tastier, healthier, and easier than ever with more than 120 fresh and hearty sheet pan, one-pot, and mezze mix-and-match meals from the bestselling author of The Mediterranean Dish. Each chapter focuses on a different save-the-day technique, like the magic of one pot cooking (White Chicken Chili with Chermoula), efficient sheet pan suppers (Za’atar-Baked Halibut with Potatoes and Artichoke Hearts) and fast and lean grilling (Shawarma-Spiced Flap Steak). Skillet meals, supper salads, and mix-and-match mezze abound, along with a section devoted to protein add-ons in case you just want to add some quick skillet shrimp to a Barley and Red Bean Salad with Hazelnuts and call it a day.
Suzy Karadsheh is the founder and CEO of The Mediterranean Dish, the leading site for modern Mediterranean cooking and lifestyle, and the New York Times bestselling author of The Mediterranean Dish. She was born and raised in Port Said, Egypt and now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and their two daughters and two dogs, Max and Minnie.

Nassar Al Rayess-Habiibi Night Comedy Tour
2024-10-17 20:00 - 21:30 | Laughs Comedy Club, 5220 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Arab-American comedian Nasser Al-Rayess, widely known as @naw_sir (or “the ‘Shawarma King’), has emerged as an exciting new figure in the comedy world through his comedic prowess and exploration of his Arab-American identity. His honest take on pop culture and news, along with observational humor around identity and popular Arab music, have led him to gain nearly a million followers, views, and likes across his social media platforms. Nasser’s influence, however, extends far beyond the phone screen. His interactive comedy show, “Habiiibi Nights”has toured internationally to Dubai, NYC, Chicago, San Francisco, LA, and beyond. Habiiibi Nights is a testament to Nasser’s fresh comedy, blending humor, Arabic music, and the atmosphere of a traditional Arab gathering that leaves audiences of all backgrounds entertained, humored, and embraced. With an aspiration to revolutionize Arab-American comedy, Nasser is pushing Arab culture into the mainstream, as he continues to captivate audiences on his journey of unapologetic self-acceptance.

Narratives of Pain
2024-10-18 | WA
Poetry
Storytelling
Art

Palestine on Paper
2024-10-18 14:30 - 18:00 | Virtual
5:30-9 p.m. ET Friday, October 18, 2024
Palestine on Paper
Free with RSVP
Register for in-person event; Register for livestream
Join Visualizing Palestine as they launch their debut book via a panel and one-day exhibit, coupled with the late Rajie Cook’s exhibition, Waiting for Peace, at AANM. More details to come!

Tatreez 101 Workshop + Circle
2024-10-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Register for Location
Back by popular demand – Seattle Tatreez workshop followed by a Tatreez circle – this event is open to ALL Palestinians and allies/friends/supporters.
From 12 – 2 we will gather, learn about Tatreez and get some instruction.
From 2 – 4 pm, we will open it up to workshop attendees and others who would like to join for some community Tatreez time.
All are required to register at https://tinyurl.com/TatreezIsResistance (link in bio).
You can indicate on the form whether you plan to attend only the workshop, only the circle, or both.
There will be light snacks, and we ask that you please mask in consideration of others (while you are not eating). As presenters we may not be masked while presenting.
Email seattleresistancetatreez@gmail.com with any questions.
Register by October 13th

Shami Kids: Arabs and Navigation
2024-10-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
(RESCHEDULED FROM SEPTEMBER!)

Let’s meet at the Center for Wooden Boats, where our kids will learn about navigation, make their own sailboat and take a trip on a sailboat.

This is geared for children ages 6 to 12 years old.

We will gather after the formal program to do a deeper dive into the Arab world. Please pack-your-own sack lunch for the second portion and we’ll present some more info to our kids about how our Arab ancestors played a huge role in sea navigation!

*Parents are welcome to observe and we will fill empty seats on the boat with adults if there is space.
Please purchase one ticket for each child and each child that will be attending.

Seats are limited: get your tickets here:
$25/ child, $5 parent who wants to stay and participate
https://arabishway.square.site/product/shami-kids-club-center-for-wooden-boats/14

Fly Kites Not Drones
2024-10-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Jefferson Park, 3801 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98108

“Walled Off” Film Screening
2024-10-20 16:00 - 18:00 | The Crocodile, 2505 1st Ave, Seattle, WA, 98033, United States
Come hear from Watermelon Pictures execs and storytellers, and watch a screening of acclaimed documentary “Walled Off.”
About this Event
Join us for a screening of “Walled Off.” The film explores the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the lens of mysterious British street artist Banksy’s Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem. The film highlights the importance of creative resistance as a form of protest and challenges the mainstream media’s narrative of the occupation.

AFMI: Arab Film Fest
2024-10-24 | WA

AFMI: Film Festival (some virtual)
2024-10-24 - 2024-11-03 | Virtual
So many movies available for streaming through November 3rd: Back to Alexandria, Baghdad Messi, Aida Returns, Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano and more!
Click here to see what other films are available to stream!
There are collections of film shorts! Documentaries! Horror flicks! Something for everyone!
https://watch.eventive.org/arabfilm2024

Evening of Reflection on the Life and Activism of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi
2024-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Kane Hall – University of Washington, 4069 Spokane Ln 98105, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Join us for an evening of reflection on the life and Activism of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi.
Featuring speakers Cindy Corrie, Craig Corrie, Hamid Ali, Juliette Majid, Özden Benette and Samah Park Imtiaz.
Moderated by Aria Fani and Rawan Arar.
Music performance by George Kassis, Hanady Kader, and Hanna Eady.
Desserts catered by Yalla Seattle.
Friday Oct. 25 2024
7 – 9 p.m.
Kane Hall
#JusticeforAysenur #rachelcorriefoundation #palestine#freegaza #palestineactionsouthsound #palestinewillbefree#endthesiegeofgaza #justiceforpalestine#palestinelivesmatter #endtheoccupation

Whisk Cooking Class: Street Foods of the World
2024-10-26 17:30 - 20:00 | 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!

2024-10-28 16:00 - 19:00 | UW Tacoma YMCA Student Center, 1710 Market St, Tacoma, Washington, 98402
Dress your best and join The Water Warriors Monday, October 28, 4-7pm, for a Gala to raise funds for building a canoe! There will be a live auction with a variety of handmade items by Indigenous artists, cultural performances by our Indigenous relatives, and a delicious salmon dinner and mocktails catered by Chef Jason Vickers, of Natoncks Metsu.

Reserve a six person VIP Table for $400 or a salmon plate in general seating for $20. Make your reservation donation here!

UW Tacoma YMCA Student Center
1710 Market St, Tacoma

The Water Warriors have been working on coming out as a canoe family, which will help provide youth with access to cultural practices for decades to come! They are asking the community to help by donating to the canoe build and events associated with it. If you can’t come to the Gala, but want to help support, you can make a one-time or monthly recurring donation of any amount here. Donations are tax deductible through the Water Warriors fiscal sponsor 350 Tacoma.

Water Warriors are also asking for donated items for fundraisers & auctions (artwork, paddles, necklaces etc). To volunteer to help at the Gala or to donate items, fill out this form!

The Arab Pantry: Tahini
2024-10-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-30 18:00 - 21:00 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Join Nadia Tommalieh as she dives into the versatile world of tahini, a staple ingredient in Arabic cuisine. In this class, you’ll discover the rich history and diverse uses of tahini, learning how to incorporate its unique flavor and creamy texture into a variety of traditional and fusion dishes. This class will guide you through making fresh tahini from scratch, and then showcasing it in an array of savory and sweet dishes. We will make kofta w batata bi tahinia (minced seasoned lamb and beef baked with potatoes and tahini sauce); roz bi sha’rieh (toasted vermicelli noodles and rice in olive oil); mutabal betenjan w khodar (smoky roasted eggplant with tomatoes, peppers, and tahini); and salatet khass w afocado bi tahinia(lettuce and avocado salad with crispy pita and creamy lemon tahini dressing). We will end the class on a sweet note by making traditional halaweh bil foustoq w chokolata (halva with pistachio and chocolate), a must-have dessert that perfectly balances the sweetness of sugar with the nutty richness of tahini.
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.

76 Years and a Genocide Later
2024-10-30 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Join Eyewitness Palestine on October 30th, 2024 at 12 PM EST for a special edition webinar featuring a video with messages and interviews directly from Gazaincluding Palestinian children, journalists and healthcare workers. They will discuss the extreme conditions they have witnessed over the past year during the genocide.
We will be joined directly by a few speakers live from Gaza via Zoom, alongside Husam Zomlot the Palestinian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, who was born and raised in Gaza.
In light of misleading information and propaganda spread on mainstream media outlets, it is important to amplify and hear directly from Palestinians on the ground.
We hope to see you join us at this important event.

SUPER UW: New Member Orientation
2024-10-30 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
SUPER UW will provide an overview of the Palestinian res!st4nce, and the historical context of israel’s g3n0cid3 against Palestinians. We will also delve into SUPER’s unities, goals, and member structure for the upcoming school year.
This orientation is open to any undergrad/graduate students in the greater Seattle area.
Please register at tinyurl.com/supernmoaut24 for the location and virtual link.

Peace Vigils [Olympia]
2024-11-01 16:30 - 18:00 | Percival Landing, 217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA, 98501
OUR WEEKLY PEACE VIGILS CONTINUE
Each Friday, 4:30-6:00 pm
Percival Landing in Downtown Olympia
4th &Water Street

We continue to gather to vigil and network for Palestine. As we reach week 55, the violence that began against Palestinians in Gaza has spread to the West Bank, Lebanon, and beyond. We’ll continue waving signs demanding an end to the violence, and for equality for Palestinians.

Thanks to the Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation for organizing the vigils and welcoming us. Please respect the peaceful and welcoming nature that FOR has maintained at these weekly vigils for so many years.

Arabic Storytime @ Lake City Branch / وقت القصص بالعربية في فرع ليك سيتي
2024-11-02 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.

Lebanon Strong: United for Healing and Hope
2024-11-02 18:30 - 21:00 | Edmonds Yacht Club, 326 Admiral Way, Edmonds, Washington, 98020
November 2, 2024!
We are just 2 weeks away from our event!
Please join us on November 2nd for an evening of solidarity with the people in Lebanon and giving to help those affected. The event will be at the Edmonds Yacht Club and will include dinner, speakers, an auction, and more. 100% of the proceeds of the event will go to help the people in Lebanon.
Keynote speaker Samhar Daoud is a Palestinian therapist specializing in trauma, with a focus on working with refugees and immigrants. He will discuss war trauma and its profound impact on both children and adults, focusing on the current situation in Lebanon and Gaza.
Food provided by Goodies Mediterranean Market & Restaurant.
Date: November 2, 2024
Time: 6:30PM – 9:00PM
Address: 326 Admiral Way, Edmonds, WA 98020
Tickets: $75 per person: https://scm-lebanon-aid.brownpapertickets.com
If you can’t make it but would like to donate to our Lebanon Relief Fund, go to our donation page: https://www.scmmedicalmissions.org/donations/lebanon-relief-fund/

Palestine Cinema Days: 2024
2024-11-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave, 2, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
A poignant, sometimes sad, sometimes painful, sometimes humorous, often absurd story of a multiple journey: the journey of loss as the directors mother Aida struggled with losing herself to Alzheimers disease, but finding solace in her repeated returning to the Yafa and Palestine of her youth; the journey of the loss of a parent; and the ultimate return journey back to Yafa where Aida would finally find rest and be herself once more.
Presented as a part of Palestine Cinema Days 2024
On the somber anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, observed on November 2nd, and in an effort to amplify Palestinian voices, we are screening Aida Returns directed by Carol Mansour at 7:30 p.m. at Northwest Film Forum. The screening is free of charge.
(Carol Mansour, Canada, Lebanon, United States, 2024, 1hour 12min, in Arabic, English, and French with English subtitles)

وقت القصة باللغة العربية / Arabic Story Time - KCLS
2024-11-03 16:00 - 17:00 | King County Library System – Kent, 212 2nd Ave N, Kent, WA, 98032, United States
Description

وقت القصة باللغة العربية
انضموا إلينا للاستماع إلى القصص و الأناشيد باللغة العربية لتطوير مهارات القراءة المبكرة لأطفالكم. سنستمتع أيضا باللعب والمرح، وتكوين صداقات جديدة.
.جميع الأعمار مرحب بها برفقة الكبار
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

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.
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.

The Olive Oil Harvest with Nadia Tommalieh at the Pantry
2024-11-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-06 18:00 - 21:00 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Join Nadia Tommalieh as she shares the beauty, importance, and tradition of the olive harvest and olive oil pressing across the Arab world. Olive oil is a staple in most culinary cultures, and in this class you’ll learn about the different flavor profiles of olive oil, the best temperatures for cooking, and how to repurpose flavor-infused oils. You’’ll cook an array of dishes traditional to celebrate the olive harvest season, before sitting down to feast on shorabet freekeh bil hamid w zeit al-zaytoon (citrusy freekeh and olive oil soup); musakhan (roasted Cornish hens with olive oil, caramelized onions, and sumac); salatet bandora bil a’ashab(tomatoes and herbs tossed in olive oil and sumac), as well as salset laban w na’ana (garlicky yogurt, mint, olive oil sauce). Yansoonnieh, an aromatic anise and olive oil sticky cake drenched in orange blossom syrup, will close out our meal, and our love letter to the majestic olive.

Educator Workshop with Arab American National Museum
2024-11-05 06:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
FREE with RSVP
Register for in-person OR virtual attendance
Please join AANM, the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies (CCAS) and the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University for a full-day, hybrid professional development workshop. The workshop invites educators to hear from fellow Arab American educators and authors on how to incorporate Arab American voices & perspectives in the classroom curriculum. The workshop will be held at AANM; virtual attendees are also welcome to register for a Zoom link.
Featured speakers include Reem Kassis, award-wining author of We Are Palestinian: A Celebration of Culture and Tradition and The Palestinian Table. Attendees will receive copies of the books, along with a lesson plan around the books. Teachers will learn of a variety of free educational resources.
This workshop allows educators to gain access to unique educational resources, network with fellow educators and enhance their knowledge about the Arab American community. Traditional Arabic breakfast and lunch will be provided to all in-person attendees. SCECH credits will be available for interested educators.
This workshop is made possible by a Title VI grant from the United States Department of Education, which is funding National Resource Center on the Middle East and North Africa at Georgetown University’s Center for Contemporary Arab Studies and with additional funding from the Alwaleed bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown.
For questions, e-mail Dave Serio, Curator of Education, at dserio@accesscommunity.org

AFMI: Film Festival (some virtual)
2024-11-06 - 2024-11-15 | Virtual
Choose the best option for you:

VIP FESTIVAL PASS – $220 (regular $250)
for the most passionate Arab cinema lover
FESTIVAL PASS – $150 (regular $180)
for the fan who wants to watch as many movies as possible
VIRTUAL PASS – $60 (regular $80)
for the cinephile who is not in the Bay Area (or prefers streaming a limited program)

If you want to enjoy all the festival has to offer, this is the best deal.
Check out all the details here.

Rainbow Story Time (online) w/ Lindz Amer
2024-11-06 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

Wujood: A Timescale of Palestinian Culture, Society and Life
2024-11-07 - 2025-01-05 | Gallery Space at Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Cir SE, Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States
OPENING RECEPTION
11.09.2024
3:00 PM- 5:00 PM
EXHIBITION DATES: NOVEMBER 7- JANUARY 15TH
FOR GALLERY SCHEDULE VISIT:
HTTPS://WWW.BELLEVUECOLLEGE.EDU/GALLERYSPACE/ MORE
INFORMTION:
SALAM.AWAD@BELLEVUECOLLEGE.EDU
WWW.WUJOOD.ORG
Gallery Hours:
Monday 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Wednesday 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Location: Gallery Space is located on the second floor of the D Building, room D 271, above the Library. This new gallery has over 2000 square feet of floor space with three revolving steel walls that can be adjusted for different spatial configurations. Exhibits change approximately monthly throughout the academic year.

Palestinian Children's Day of Action: Story Sunbirds Read Aloud
2024-11-07 | Virtual
You’re invited to our Story Sunbirds Read-Aloud online via Zoom this Thursday, November 7, from 8am to 7pm EST.
And we want to share the line-up of authors and illustrators with you!
Just a few of our participating children’s book creators include:
Aida Salazar, Daniel José Older, Maysa Odeh, Eve Ewing, Hatem Aly, Susan Muaddi Darraj, Isabel Quintero, Hannah Moushabeck, and Jacqueline Woodson!!
We’re adding more kidlit folks before Thursday, but we wanted to share most of the authors and illustrators you can for sure tune in to hear from.

There will be story-sharing, draw-alongs, book giveaways, and solidarity with the children in Gaza who pled with the world one year ago outside Al Shifa Hospital on November 7, 2023. We will read or draw for them, to honor them, for you, and to raise funds for Middle East Children’s Alliance via The People Stand With Gaza. As a community of children’s book creators, we must show our solidarity with children.

Thank you to all those participating and to the coalition members who began this Palestinian Children’s Day of Action for including the Story Sunbirds kidlit collective for all.
We’re encouraging schools, libraries, and all interested educational groups to join us during whatever time slot works for you! Plus, there will be book giveaways!

وقت القصة باللغة العربية / Arabic Story Time (online) - KCLS
2024-11-07 17:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
Description

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 لصغاركم منذ سن مبكر
.نرحب بجميع الأعمار مع الكبار
الرجاء التسجيل عبر الإنترنت. بعد التسجيل، ستصلكم رسالة تأكيد بالبريد الإلكتروني تحتوي على رابط الزووم الخاص بالبرنامج. سيتم استخدام نفس الرابط كل أسبوع لوقت القصة باللغة العربية. إذا لم تجدوا 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

Arabic Story Time
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.
