ArabishWay

Arab Cultural Camp
2019-10-11 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Art Studio, Redmond, WA, United States
ACraftyArab’s ARAB CULTURAL CAMP
GRADES 1-6 SUMMER CAMP
October 11 9am-3pm
Join ACraftyArab as they take a day to explore the Arab world with a wide range of crafts, recipes and stories.
Learn about the 22 countries of the Middle East and North Africa while enjoying this all day camp at a local art studio in Redmond.
Extended hours (7-9am & 3-5pm) are available.
Pack a lunch or bring $5 to pay for a nutritious lunch.
Please email ACraftyArab at gmail for full application or visit ACraftyArab.com

ArabishWay Circle Time Series (2019-2020)
2019-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 | King County Library System – Bellevue, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Bring your little one down and join Laila for a circle time that will have songs, stories and activities all in Arabic followed by snack and craft time.
We will meet once each month and each month will have a theme: (September: alphabet, October: numbers, etc.) and the books, songs and activities will correlate with this theme.
Circle time is great for non-native speakers who want to expose their child to another language as well as native speakers who want to expose their children to Arabic outside of the home. It’s also been a great place for people to meet and get to know other families.
We will have the meeting room from 10am – 11:30am. The circle time will run from 10:15am-10:45am followed by informal snack/craft which can be done in class or completed at home.
Repeats monthly on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
This circle time is geared towards toddlers and early preschool but all ages are welcome and will enjoy the activities!

Gaza Fights for Freedom - Movie at Northwest Film Forum
2019-10-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave, 2, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Gaza Fights for Freedom
This debut feature film by journalist Abby Martin began while reporting in Palestine, where she was denied entry into Gaza by the Israeli government on the accusation she was a “propagandist.” So Abby connected with a team of journalists in Gaza to produce the film through the blockade.
This collaboration shows you Gaza’s protest movement like you’ve never seen before. Filmed during the height of the Great March of Return protests, it features exclusive footage of demonstrations where 200 unarmed civilians have been killed by Israeli snipers since March 30, 2018.
The documentary tells the story of Gaza past and present, showing rare archival footage that explains the history never acknowledged by mass media. Victims are heard from the ongoing massacre, including journalists, medics and the family of internationally-acclaimed paramedic, Razan al-Najjar.

Wakhtiyo Sheeko Oo Soomali Ah (Somali Story Time)
2019-10-08 18:00 - 18:30, 2019-10-01 18:00 - 18:30 | Seattle Public Library – New Holly Branch, 7058 32nd Ave. S., Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
It is Somali Story Time at the Seattle Public Library – New Holly Branch! Bring your children to enjoy stories, rhymes and fun in Somali.

This event repeats weekly!

Arabic Lessons - UW Tacoma
2019-10-08 10:10 - 22:55, 2019-10-01 10:10 - 22:55 | UW-Tacoma (Birmingham-Hay and Seed), 1740 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Learn Arabic in an informal setting and for free with student Maryam Al Darraji. Lessons on Monday and Tuesday of each week will cover the same material.
This program is generously supported by UW Tacoma’s Strategic Initiative Fund.
CAMPUS LOCATION: UW Tacoma Birmingham Hay and Seed (BHS) RM 107
EVENT SPONSORS: Office of Global Affairs

Tinariwen at Benaroya Hall
2019-10-07 19:30 - 21:00 | S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium – Benaroya Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
The powerful melodies of Tinariwen have become the soundtrack for a whole generation of exiled Touareg youth living in Algeria and Libya. Their latest album, Elwan, represents a powerful meeting of two disparate generations and celebrates the capacity of music to make beautiful art out of experiences as intense and cruel as exile. These extraordinary guitar-poets from the southern Sahara desert blend blues, rock and pop with Berber and Arabic influences to create an altogether hypnotic concert experience.

Trio Guadalevín Concert
2019-10-07 19:00 - 20:30 | KCLS-Fairwood, 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA, 98058, United States
Trio Guadalevín Concert
Named for the ancient river and gorge that divides the city of Rhonda in Andalusia, Trio Guadalevín explores the deep roots that bind the Americas with Southern Europe, the Maghreb and West Africa – roots that stretch across the ocean and intermingle Indigenous, African, Arabic and European cultural expressions.
Abel Rocha, August Denhard and Antonio Gómez interpret and often re-imagine a soundscape that draws on the many facets of identity that link Latin America and the Mediterranean.

Arabic Lessons - UW Tacoma
2019-10-07 12:30 - 13:15, 2019-09-30 12:30 - 13:15 | UW-Tacoma (Birmingham Block), 1746-48 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Learn Arabic in an informal setting and for free with student Maryam Al Darraji. Lessons on Monday and Tuesday of each week will cover the same material.
This program is generously supported by UW Tacoma’s Strategic Initiative Fund.
CAMPUS LOCATION: UW Tacoma Birmingham Block (BB) RM 107
EVENT SPONSORS: Office of Global Affairs

Wakhtiyo Sheeko Oo Soomali Ah (Somali Story Time)
2019-10-05 16:00 - 16:30 | Lake City – Seattle Public Library, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle, Washington, 98125, United States
It is Somali Story Time at the Seattle Public Library – Lake City Branch! Bring your children to enjoy stories, rhymes and fun in Somali.

This event repeats weekly!

Wakhtiyo Sheeko Oo Soomali Ah (Somali Story Time)
2019-10-05 15:00 - 16:00 | Seattle Public Library – Rainier Beach, 9125 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
It is Somali Story Time at the Seattle Public Library – Rainier Branch! Bring your children to enjoy stories, rhymes and fun in Somali.

This event repeats weekly!

Becoming American Film Discussion: Welcome to Shelbyville
2019-10-03 18:00 - 19:30 | KCLS- Shoreline, 345 NE 175th Street, Shoreline, WA, 98155, United States
Join us for a screening of the documentary Welcome to Shelbyville. The film (66 minutes) will be followed by a short facilitated discussion.
Shelbyville’s long-time residents are challenged with how to best integrate the recent arrival of hundreds of Somali refugees of Muslim faith hired by the local Tyson chicken-processing plant.

2019 MELAW Annual Event
2019-10-03 17:00 - 22:00 | Impact Hub Seattle, 220 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98104, United States
2019 MELAW Annual Event
Our keynote speaker is Majd Baniodeh, a revolutionary woman who will share a compelling life journey that helped transform her love for giving back to a full-time career. In an effort to continue paying it forward, MELAW is donating a percentage of this year’s proceeds to the Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA).
Traditional Middle-Eastern cuisine will be served and catered by Daniah’s Restaurant. Wine will be served by Plain Cellars. Entertainment provided by Jafra Dabke Team.​ Doors open at 5pm, program begins at 6pm.

Excavating Medieval Cairo: Its History and Finds
2019-10-02 19:00 - 21:00 | University of Washington – Thomson Hall, 1911 Skagit Lane, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Excavating Medieval Cairo: Its History and Finds

Fustat, part of modern Cairo, was the site of the first Muslim settlement in Egypt beginning in the 640s. The area to which the name Fustat was applied expanded to include the next two Muslim administrative centers and was the location of the majority of Cairo’s urban population while rulers were found in al-Qahira [The origins of the name Cairo (969-1171) and the citadel (to the mid-19th century). Only in the 20th century did excavations in historic Fustat begin but then only on an irregular basis. One of the most important excavators was the American and former ARCE director George Scanlon who established his international reputation based upon his work in Fustat. In addition to tracing the story of the excavators and their work, the talk will illustrate some of the findings including beads, coins, printed paper, inscribed textiles called tiraz and other material.
Jere Bacharach, Professor Emeritus, Department of History, UW, first visited Fustat (Cairo) in 1964 and saw it most recently in 2018 with visits to the site and meetings with archaeologists during the intervening decades. He also edited Fustat Finds, a volume of essays on finds from the site which were owned by a local Egyptian physician.

University of Washington – Thompson Hall rm 101
A Lecture by the American Research Center in Egypt – Northwest Chapter Co-sponsored by the UW Dept. of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization and the Middle East Center, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, UW

Radio Broadcast: 47soul Session on 90.3 KEXP
2019-10-01 19:00 - 19:30 | WA, United States
Hear 47 Soul on KEXP!
Set the alarm on your phone so you don’t miss 47SOUL is an Electro Arabic Dabke (Shamstep) band on KEXP.
LIVE in studio session broadcast with 47soul, an Electro Arabic Dabke (Shamstep) band formed in Amman, Jordan. The group takes ancient Arabic rhythms and mix them with analog synthesizers, mesmerizing guitar lines, and verses from the four singers. Every show concludes with relentless dance and trance from all individuals involved. 47soul’s lyrics mix Arabic and English. http://47soul.com
If you missed it on air, here’s a youtube link:

Great Book Larder Bake Off: Middle Eastern and Indian Baking
2019-09-29 16:30 - 18:00 | Book Larder, 4252 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
It’s time again for the GREAT BOOK LARDER BAKE OFF! We love the Great British Bake Off, and it’s clear that lots of you do too, so we decided to put on our own baking contest. And you can participate, either as a baker or an audience member and taster. Last time we explored European Pastry, so for this edition of GBLBO, we are doing Middle Eastern and Indian-Inspired Bakes.
Explore a new world of sweets with Middle Eastern and Indian desserts: if you’re looking for ideas, we’ve got books to inspire you like Greg and Lucy Malouf’s Suqar, Chetna Makan’s The Cardamom Trail, Golden from Honey & Co., Milk & Cardamom by Hetal Vasavada, and many more.
Here’s how it works for bakers: Choose a Middle Eastern or Indian dessert, and email abby@booklarder.com (do not buy a ticket!) letting us know you want to participate (and we’ll follow up with more details). Bring your baked creation to the Bake Off, and if you win you’ll get a $50 Book Larder gift card!
Don’t want to bake but want to judge a bunch of goodies and participate in the fun? Register above, and be ready to taste and vote. Please note that space for both bakers and tasters is limited, so don’t delay! As Mel and Sue would say, “On your marks, get set, bake!”
Please note that tickets are non-refundable.

Arabic Language Meetup - Seattle
2019-09-29 11:00 - 12:30 | Kaladi Brothers Cafe, 517 E Pike St, Ste C, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
This group is created as a way for those who are studying and have a foundation in Arabic to come and practice their speaking and listening skills in lively conversation.
That being said, we are flexible to different levels (advanced beginner/low intermediate up to advanced) and different eastern dialects (Levantine and Egyptian primarily). If you are a beginner and only have sufficient ability to understand a conversation (or a decent portion of it) and would like to attend for listening practice, you’re more than welcome.

Wakhtiyo Sheeko Oo Soomali Ah (Somali Story Time)
2019-09-28 17:00 - 17:30, 2019-09-21 17:00 - 17:30 | Seattle Public Library – Rainier Beach, 9125 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
It is Somali Story Time at the Seattle Public Library – Rainier Beach! Bring your children to enjoy stories, rhymes and fun in Somali.

This event repeats weekly!

Arabs in Seattle Meetup
2019-09-25 17:00 - 18:30 | WA
Rotating Monthly Coffee

Hosted by Maryam

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Every 4th Wednesday of the month

Ahlan! This group is for people in Seattle who are Arab, half-Arab, or their great-great-grandmother was 12.5% from somewhere in the region. It’s also a group for you if you’re dating or married to someone from the Middle East, or you just really really love kunafa and want to hang out. Whether you were born and raised in Washington or you’re a fresh expat looking to meet new people, let’s plan some get-togethers. Welcome!
For more info/location click here: https://www.meetup.com/Arabs-in-Seattle/events/pnbrwpyzlblc/

47 Soul at Nectar in Seattle
2019-09-24 20:00 - 2019-09-25 01:00 | Nectar Lounge, 412 N 36th St, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
47 Soul at Nectar in Seattle!
47SOUL is an Electro Arabic Dabke (Shamstep) band formed in Amman Jordan in 2013. The members are rooted in Bilad Al-Sham, spanning the divides from Amman to the Galilee to Ramallah and the rest of the Palestinian Diaspora. This new sound of 47SOUL has rapidly amassed fans in the Arab World and Europe by blasting the electric Arabic Dabke sound through underground music scenes. On top of the beats that have been bumping in the Arab World for centuries, 47SOUL hypes it up with analog synthesizers, hypnotic guitar lines, and shattering verses from the four singers. Every show ends in relentless dance and trance from all parties involved. Their lyrics, mixing Arabic and English, call for celebration and freedom in the struggle for equality, inside Bilad Al Sham and throughout the world. The current lineup of 2016 includes: Z the People (vocals & synths) El Far3i (darouka, Mc/Vocals) Walaa Sbeit (percussion, Mc/vocals) El Jehaz (guitar & vocals)

Wakhtiyo Sheeko Oo Soomali Ah (Somali Story Time)
2019-09-24 18:30 - 19:00, 2019-09-17 18:30 - 19:00 | Seattle Public Library – New Holly Branch, 7058 32nd Ave. S., Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
It is Somali Story Time at the New Holly Branch! Bring your children to enjoy stories, rhymes and fun in Somali.

This event repeats weekly!

World Language Story Time King County Library - Arabic
2019-09-23 11:00 - 11:30 | King County Library System – Redmond, 15990 NE 85th Street Redmond WA 98052, Redmond, WA, 98032, United States
World Language Story Times
Family program, all ages welcome.
Come for an interactive Story Time in Arabic that includes Early Literacy fun with books, songs and finger plays. Speakers of all languages welcome.
This event repeats every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Redmond Library.

Arabic Story Time/أوقات قراءة القصة العربية

Monday, October 14, 2019 (11:00AM-11:30AM)
Monday, October 28, 2o19 (11:00AM-11:30AM)

Monday, November 25, 2019 (11:00AM-11:30AM)

Monday, December 9, 2019 (11:00AM-11:30AM)
Monday, December 23, 2019 (11:00AM-11:30AM)

The Moroccan Kitchen - Cooking Class at Whisk
2019-09-20 11:00 - 13:30 | Whisk, 10385 Main St, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
The Moroccan Kitchen

In this class you’ll be swept off to another continent to experience the exotic spices and fresh herbs of classic North African cuisine. This authentic Moroccan menu highlights traditional ingredients that are easy to find here. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn about using preserved lemons, couscous, saffron and fenugreek in the savory dishes while making a fork-tender chicken dish baked in traditional earthenware dish called a tagine. Chef Barbara Sowatsky will show you that spiced doesn’t have to mean spicy as she takes you step by step through this flavor-layered menu.
You will make:
Tagine-Baked Chicken with Meyer Lemons and Olives,
Couscous with Saffron & Mint and
Sweet Almond-Stuffed Dates.
$95/person

Seattle Arabian Nights Festival 2019 – LGBTQ Shorts
2019-09-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave, 2, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Seattle Arabian Nights Festival 2019 – LGBTQ Shorts at Northwest Film Forum
Seattle Arabian Nights Festival seeks out and presents contemporary short films from all over the globe that provide insight into the artistic spirit, complexity, and diversity of the Arab world. Their goal is to empower new Arab storytelling talents by creating a unique ecosystem that connects and supports Arab film and media projects.

Discover cinema’s next great genius at Seattle Arabian Nights!

Naomi Shihab Nye at Town Hall
2019-09-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Internationally beloved poet Naomi Shihab Nye’s latest collection, The Tiny Journalist, is a collection inspired by seven-year-old Janna Tamimi, the “Youngest Journalist in Palestine,” who captured videos of anti-occupation protests with her mother’s smartphone.
Naomi Shihab Nye describes herself as a “wandering poet.” She has spent 40 years traveling the country and the world to lead writing workshops and inspiring students of all ages. Nye was born to a Palestinian father and an American mother and grew up in St. Louis, Jerusalem, and San Antonio. Drawing on her Palestinian-American heritage, the cultural diversity of her home in Texas, and her experiences traveling in Asia, Europe, Canada, Mexico, and the Middle East, Nye uses her writing to attest to our shared humanity. – Steven Barclay Agency

Thursday, September 19, 2019 7:30 pm at Town Hall Seattle
Tickets go on sale July 15th!

Rachel Corrie Foundation: Benefit Concert starring Neil & Tamara Caulkins
2019-09-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1515 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, WA, 98502, United States
Benefit Concert: Neil & Tamara Caulkins
A benefit concert for the Rachel Corrie Foundation. We are excited to announce the partnership with Neil and Tamara Caulkins in our goal of raising $2,000. We are asking for a suggested donation of $25 per entry, but we don’t want money to prevent anyone from attending – donate whatever you can. The more the merrier as we enjoy Neil & Tamara’s performance! No matter what you give, your experience and entry will be the same! All monies will benefit the Palestinian Cultural Palace, one of many Gaza Projects RCF supports.
