Book Reading Event with Wagih Abu-Rish
2023-05-27 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cherry Street Village, 720 25th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States
Book Reading Event with
Wagih Abu-Rish
The latest novel by Wagih Aburish is a story of love,
determination, and political intrigue: Nad of Nadide
reveals that love, whether between two of the same
ethnicity, or between lovers who never expected to
cross ethnic boundaries, is one worth fighting for, at
the cost of defying all norms and challenges.
Wagih’s debut novel is a sweeping story of love, loss,
and the power of loyalty in the face of conflicting
ideologies and religious beliefs.
“Deftly crafted with impressive attention to historical
detail and context, Replenishing the Sea of Galilee is
an inherently riveting read and one that will prove to be
an enduringly popular and appreciated addition to
community library General Fiction in general, and
Jewish/Palestinian Historical/Cultural Fiction
collections in particular.”
—Midwest Book Review
Cherry Street Village
720 25th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122
May 27, 2023 | 4-7pm
Appetizers, discussion, Q&A

Other People’s Children (Moroccan-French actor)
2023-05-27 16:30 - 18:30, 2023-05-27 19:15 - 21:30, 2023-05-28 13:15 - 15:30, 2023-05-28 16:30 - 18:30, 2023-05-28 19:15 - 21:15 | SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave N,, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
What does it mean to care for another person’s child? A single 40-year-old high school teacher must ask herself this question when she falls in love with Ali and especially his four-year-old daughter in the latest from Rebecca Zlotowski (An Easy Girl).

Northwest Folklife Festival
2023-05-27 18:00 - 2023-05-30 21:00 | WA
The schedule isn’t out but I’m not going to hold my breath that they will have any Arab performers. If I am pleasantly surprised I’ll post it here . . .
UPDATE: No surprise: three belly dancing acts one of whom is possibly of Middle Eastern descent. WTF!
But it’s May 27 at 6:30 if you want to go.
https://nwfolklife.org/festival/schedule/in-person-schedule.html
If you are not a fan: here are some great articles for you to enjoy:
https://www.salon.com/2014/03/04/why_i_cant_stand_white_belly_dancers/
https://www.salon.com/2014/03/18/i_still_cant_stand_white_belly_dancers/
I ❤️ Randa Jarrar

Arab board games at Mox Boarding House Cafe
2023-05-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Mox Boarding House – on Leary, 5105 Leary Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98107, United States
Let’s bring this winter weekend to live in this get together to play boardgames at Mox boarding house cafe. This place is amazing and has street parking available. Best of all it’s free on Sunday.
The Cafe offers hot and cold beverages and light food. They have a 100s of board games to choose from.
Bring your best game and let’s go for it together.

Tinariwen at the Showbox
2023-05-31 20:30 - 22:00 | The Showbox, 1426 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
The new album by Tinariwen could well have been called Exile on Main Street. But other people have already thought of that. It also could have been called A la recherché du pays perdu (‘Remembrance of a lost country’). Except that would have been a tad Proustian for musicians who grew up pretty much between a rock and a sand dune, in the midst of their goat herds and camel caravans. But the idea is apt. As is the painful paradox, if you consider that while Tinariwen were busy criss-crossing the globe on their recent triumphant tours (160 concerts played in the past three years), expanding their audience on all five continents, becoming one of the latest musical phenomena of truly universal calibre, the frontiers that encircle their desert home were closing down and double-locking, forcing them into exile to record this their 8th album.

Reem x mamnoon Takeover
2023-06-01 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-06-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-06-01 20:30 - 21:30 | Mamnoon, 1508 Melrose Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Join us as Chef Reem Assil takes the helm for a special mamnoon “takeover” event. Indulge in a family-style tasting menu crafted by chefs Reem Assil and Nicco Muratore, showcasing their culinary expertise and passion. This meal will be accompanied by a selection of unique by-the-glass wine options and flights, including gorgeous Lebanese library wines and other unique selections from surrounding regions we’ve been holding onto in anticipation of this night! This event is priced at $125 per person.
All proceeds benefit The White Helmets and Karam Foundation.

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Thursday June 1: Reem x mamnoon Takeover

Seatings: 5:00 pm, 6:30 pm, and 8:30 pm

An Intimate Dinner and Cocktails in the Lounge with Reem Assil at Mamnoon
2023-06-02 18:00 - 20:30 | Mamnoon, 1508 Melrose Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Cocktails at 6:00 pm, Seating at 7:00 pm

Experience an intimate evening in mamnoon’s lounge, with a multi-course tasting menu by chefs Reem Assil and Nicco Muratore. This dinner is plated family-style and accompanied by an elevated wine pairing featuring some of the finest library wines Lebanon has to offer. Finish the night with a digestif cocktail or a bit of arak, and have a chance to engage in enlightening conversations with chefs Reem Assil and Nicco Muratore following dinner. The all-inclusive price for this exclusive charity event is $300 per person.
All proceeds benefit The White Helmets and Karam Foundation.

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Gordon Grdina’s The Marrow featuring Fathieh Honari
2023-06-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
In person and live streamed!
Led by oud player Gordon Grdina, The Marrow brings together Arabic Maqam and Persian Dastgah with western improvised music and jazz. The music is intricate and delicate, holding a deep connection to the past while looking forward. The group plays original and traditional works with Hank Roberts (cello), Mark Helias (bass), and Hamin Honari (tombak and daf).
In this special performance, they are joined by Fathieh Honari, one of Canada’s premier female Persian singers. Born in Iran, Fathieh began singing before audiences during her early childhood. After immigrating to Canada, she continued her studies of the Radif (the Persian classical music modal system). Today, she’s known for bringing a profound understanding of Persian classical poetry to her deeply expressive vocals.
Performers
Gordon Grdina – oud, guitar
Mark Helias – bass
Fathieh Honari – vocals
Hamin Honari – tombak, daf
Hank Roberts – cello

Mostafa: Nvmd Tour (Everett)
2023-06-02 20:00 - 23:30 | Tony V’s Garage, 1716 Hewitt Avenue, Everett, WA, 98201, United States
The Nvmnd Tour brings Egyptian-American emcee Mostafa back to the US for the first time since moving to Cairo, Egypt, in celebration of his monthly “Nvmnd” releases as well as the 5th anniversary vinyl release of his critically acclaimed.

Arab Senior Men's Coffee Club
2023-06-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Contact for Location, See above for contact
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 will meet on the first Saturday of every month.
We had two wonderful meetings so far and our group is growing. We will be meeting at private residence.
If you are interested please email Nadera at:
nadera0425@yahoo.com

We look forward to seeing you there.

Author Signing with Local Author Wagih Abu-Rish
2023-06-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Barnes & Noble: Northgate, Northgate Mall 401 NE Northgate Way #1100, Seattle, WA, 98125, United States
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Meet local author Wagih Abu-Rish and explore this deeply emotional historical romance. From 1pm to 4pm, the author will be present to showcase his book! Don’t miss out on a chance to explore something new and exciting.

Rainbow Parenting w/ Lindz Amer at Powell's Books
2023-06-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Powell’s Books, 1005 W Burnside St., Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Lindz Amer
Saturday, June 3 @ 2pm (PT) / Powell’s City of Books
In the face of so many injustices across society for LGBTQ+ people, it can be easy for parents of young children to feel helpless and hopeless. While they may not be able to address every problem across the country, there’s a simple place to start: right at home. Rainbow Parenting (St. Martin’s Griffin) is an essential stepping stone for adults who want to raise and teach kids in a queer-affirming way, but might not know how. Lindz Amer, the founder of Queer Kid Stuff, an award-winning LGBTQ+ educational webseries for children and families, is an indispensable guide, leading readers through practical applications, important LGBTQ+ history, key lessons in intersectionality, pronouns, social justice, and more. Divided by sections that address kids’ individual ages — from infancy to kindergarten — this joyful and approachable book shares a bit of hope and starts with the understanding that anyone can spread queer joy. By giving parents and their kids a vocabulary to express themselves, Rainbow Parenting ultimately aims to create more empathetic adults — and spreads a message of radical acceptance in a world where it’s sometimes dangerous to just be yourself.
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Book Reading Event with Amal Sedky
2023-06-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Cherry Street Village, 720 25th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States
Book Reading Event
Escape to Aswan with Amal Sedky
Cherry Street Village
720 25th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122
May 27, 2023 | 4-7pm
Appetizers, discussion, Q&A

Mostafa: Nvmnd Tour
2023-06-03 21:00 - 2023-06-04 01:00 | Harissa, 2255 NE 65th St, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
The Nvmnd Tour brings Egyptian-American emcee Mostafa back to the US for the first time since moving to Cairo, Egypt.
From national tours with Gift of Gab (Blackalicious) to sharing stages all over the country with critically acclaimed artists such as Talib Kweli, Dead Prez, Raekwon, Heiroglyphics, Zion I, R.A. The Rugged Man , The Pharcyde, Oddisee, Murs, and many more…
Mostafa has consistently captivated unsuspecting audiences and built a genuine fan base nationwide.

Mostafa: Nvmnd Tour (Olympia)
2023-06-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Le Voyeur, 404 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA, 98501, United States

Cooking Class: Arab Seafood Feast
2023-06-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-07 18:00 - 21:00 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Along the coastlines of Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon, you’ll find beautiful and delicious seafood, brought to life by the perfect mix of spices and herbs — and for Northwest seafood lovers looking to expand their range of flavors, the spice is the essential ingredient. Join Nadia Tommalieh to learn how to make a delicious seafood spice blend and put it to use in samak mahshi (a whole roasted sea bass, stuffed with an Arabian-style herb mixture); bakdonseeyeh(tangy tahini and parsley sauce); Gazan-style zibdiyit gambari (spicy baked shrimp casserole); burghel bil she’airiyeh (vermicelli bulgur wheat pilaf with olive oil and homemade seafood stock); and salatet jarjeer (citrus, arugula, onion, and pine nut salad), perfect for a light and refreshing finish.
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.

Screening online now on Unpacking the ArteArchive: VOICES OF IRAQ
2023-06-09 - 2023-06-18 | WA
Screening Online: June 9-18, 2023
RSVP at artearchive.org
Free / $5 suggested donation
Available worldwide

The online program includes a selection of films produced by Sada and the Independent Film & Television College, and a recorded conversation between Rijin Sahakian and Dina Ramadan.

Cooking Class: Spring In Palestine
2023-06-12 18:00 - 21:00 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Spring in Palestine is a time when simple, seasonal ingredients are transformed into a delicious family meal. In this class Nadia Tommalieh will introduce you to Palestinian home cooking via classic dishes remembered from her childhood, with stories of spring foraging traditions. You’ll make sorar freekeh bil lahmeh (baked freekeh and beef pastries); salatet betinjan bil laban (fried eggplant salad); hindbeh bil zeit (sautéed dandelion greens with pomegranate molasses and lemon); and, for dessert, mhalabiyeh bi ma’ elzaher (milk pudding infused with orange blossom water, topped with crushed pistachios and dried rose petals).
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.

The Palestinian Bakery w/ Nadia Tommalieh
2023-06-13 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).
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.

Native Sons: Palestinians in Exile: Streaming Movie
2023-06-17 09:00 - 11:00 | WA
Saturday June 17, 2023, 12:00 Noon US EDT; 19:00 Palestine; 18:00 Europe
Documentary film: “Native Sons: Palestinians in Exile,” directed by Tom Hayes. 57 Minutes, 1985, English language. The film screening will be followed by a discussion with film director.
Martin Sheen narrates this examination of the lives of three Palestinian families who fled their homes in 1948 and have lived as refugees in Lebanon ever since. Utilizing archive footage dating from as early as 1935, Native Sons probes the roots of the Palestine/Israel conflict through lives of individual people.country’s official policy, the documentary provides a portrait of the ongoing conflict not often depicted in mainstream media.
Please click here to register for this event.

Honoring Palestinian Fathers with PFC
2023-06-17 11:00 - 13:00 | WA
Palestinian Feminist Collective (PFC) warmly invites you to join us for our June 2023 Feminist Futures Program. This month we are honoring Palestinian fathers with a virtual event meant to create space for, honor and recognize the complex lived experiences and realities of Palestinian fathers. We will be hosting two incredible speakers: Raja Shehadeh, author of the memoir We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I, and Abeer Otman, postdoctoral scholar, who will unpack how Zionist settler colonialism impinges on Palestinian fatherhood, as well as how fathers defy settler colonialism by showing love, care, and protection for their families and homes. As Palestinian feminists, we will conceptualize: What are the experiences of Palestinian fathers – diverse and complicated? How do we tell these stories of fatherhood? How can we continue to hold them and make space for them in our pursuit of Palestinian liberation?

Abeer Otman’s postdoctoral research investigates father-child connectivity under the settler-colonial context. She has a doctorate in social work from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Her doctoral research focused on fathers and fatherhood in a settler colonial context: the case of occupied East Jerusalem (OEJ). As a community and social worker in East Jerusalem for more than ten years, she engages in local activities concerning fulfillment of socio-economic rights, improving physical spaces, developing social and educational services.
Raja Shehadeh is a Palestinian lawyer, human rights activist, and writer. He co-founded the Palestinian human rights organization Al-Haq in 1979. He is the author of several books, including Palestinian Walks, which he won the Orwell Prize in 2008. In addition to his legal work, Shehadeh has written a number of books about Palestine through the lens of his life, including Strangers in the House (2002), Occupation Diaries (2012), and his latest, We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I: A Palestinian Memoir (2022).

Online Class: Spotlight on Enter Ghost by Isabella Hammad With Heba F. El-Shazli
2023-06-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Isabella Hammad’s new novel, Enter Ghost, features an actor’s return to Palestine via the staging of Shakespeare’s Hamlet in the West Bank which reflects the turmoil within Palestinian society. If you enjoyed her first debut novel, The Parisian, then please join us on another journey into Palestinian society and a quest for self-healing, political knowledge, and a painful awakening. One Tuesday, June 20th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT
Online

Sessa at Madame Lou's
2023-06-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Madame Lou’s, 2505 1st Ave, Seattle, WA, 98121, United States
Sessa’s instrument is his nylon-stringed classical guitar, but in a wider sense, the musical voice of Estrela Acesa — in English, “Burning Star” — is defined by delicate tendrils of flute, floating bass and shifting hand percussion. These elements are backdropped by the subtlest orchestration and foregrounded by his breathy tenor and lyrics that blur the lines between the personal and metaphysical. It’s a sublime variation of Tropicália, the Brazilian sound that came of age in the late ’60s by flavoring traditional forms such as samba and bossa nova with Western styles of rock and jazz.

Sessa is Brazillian. His parents hailed from the Levant.
