An Overview of the History of Palestine and Israel : A Three-Part Series
2026-04-04 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Poulsbo – Kitsap Regional Library, 700 NE Lincoln Rd, Poulsbo, WA, 98370
Save the date March 7. ❤️ Kitsap Palestine Solidarity Coalition is continuing to offer an educational program,
An Overview of the History of Palestine and Israel : A Three-Part Series
We were so excited that the first part of our series had over 70 people in attendance. The second part of the series continues on March 7, 2-3:30 pm in the meeting room of the Poulsbo branch of Kitsap Regional Library.
The topic is “A European-Dominated State in the Middle East: From the founding of the state of Israel to October 2023 ”
We will cover: The Nakba, Why the formation of Israel was a disaster for the Palestinians, An American Jewish perspective on the history, The Occupation, and Palestinian and Jewish resistance to it. Why the U.S. supports Israel., A history of the peace process, and why proposals have not worked so far, How Hamas gained power and what led to the 10/7/23 attack.

Book Discussion: Antony Lowenstein’s The Palestine Laboratory
2026-04-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Cherry Street Village, 720 25th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States
Join us next month at Cherry Street Village for weekly discussions of Antony Lowenstein’s book The Palestine Laboratory, and learn how Isrαel exports the tactics and technology of occupation across the world.
(And check out these infographics from @iceoutoftarrant , @codepinkalert , @so.informed , @letstalkpalestine , @4corners4palestine , and @seizethemeansshirts for connections to more recent events 🧊)
Register at https://falasteenbookclub.com/fbc-registration/

وقت القصة باللغة العربية / Arabic Story Time - KCLS
2026-04-09 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-16 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-23 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-04-30 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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Rainbow Story Time (online) w/ Lindz Amer
2026-04-10 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-17 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-24 11:00 - 11:30 | 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

Weekly Peace Vigil
2026-04-10 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-04-17 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-04-24 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.

Virtual Movie Screenings: Every Saturday with Palestine Museum US
2026-04-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-25 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
2026-04-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-25 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.

Author Talk: Ifrah F. Ahmed, Soomaaliya
2026-04-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Book Larder, 4252 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
Book Larder is thrilled to welcome Ifrah F. Ahmed to the shop on Monday, April 13th for an author talk to celebrate her debut cookbook, Soomaaliya: Food, Memory, and Migration. Ifrah (a sometime Seattleite!) has created this stunningly photographed living archive of Somali recipes and traditions, from both at home and in the diaspora, spanning cherished classics and modern interpretations that bring the soul of Somali cooking to the world stage. Moderator to be announced.
Ta-Nehisi Coates, National Book Award-winning author, says: “Ifrah F. Ahmed, along with the writers, restaurateurs, herders, and chefs she highlights in this book, underscore the centrality of food to a culture. In Soomaaliya, Ahmed offers something more than a cookbook, with color, profiles, history and, yes, recipes. She offers a reclamation for a people who never should have needed one.”

Reservations are non-refundable and can include a signed copy of the $40.00 book. Applicable sales tax and a $2.50 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: Known by many names, the cape of spices, the nation of poets, and the land of cinnamon, Somalia is nestled in the Horn of Africa and is blessed with fertile fields, rich in spices, and endowed with the longest coastline in mainland Africa. This location and natural abundance have made Somalia a corridor between east and west, and a central point in global trade and migration, dating back millennia.

In Soomaaliya, Ifrah F. Ahmed tells the story of her country through its history, its food, and its people. Through recipes and also profiles of food producers, writers, and chefs, Ahmed shines a light on the many Somalis, at home and abroad, working to both preserve and transform the cuisine. Expansive and generous, and fueled by a deep love, Soomaaliya is a celebration of the richness of Somali food, and the remarkable resilience of its people.
Ifrah F. Ahmed is a Somali-born, New York-based writer, chef, recipe developer, and artist whose work centers around food, history, culture, memory, and migration. Her writing and recipes are published in The New York Times, where she is a regular contributor. Her popular Somali culinary pop-up MILK & MYRRH has routinely sold out in Seattle and beyond. Named one of Cherry Bombe’s “Future of Food 50”, she is dedicated to the preservation of Somali culinary traditions.

Soomaaliya
2026-04-14 18:30 - 21:00
Then, on April 14 we’re hosting Somali-American chef and writer Ifrah F. Ahmed to celebrate the release of her new cookbook: Soomaaliya. In her debut cookbook, New York Times Cooking contributor Ifrah F. Ahmed tells the story of her country through its history, its food, and its people. Ifrah will join the Pantry team to enjoy some of her favorite dishes from the book. Pricing includes a wine pairing with each savory course, Somali tea with dessert, and a copy of Soomaaliya. The menu:
Soomaaliya
Spiced Beef sambuus (dumplings) with basbaas (green garlic hot sauce)
Little gem salad with radishes, tomato, and tamarind-date dressing
Mallaay qumbe (coconut fish curry) with coconut milk and xawaash, a 7-spice mix
Bariis (Somali-style rice pilaf with cardamom, cinnamon, and cumin)
Doolsho timir (date and cardamom cake)
Shaah (spiced Somali tea) with oat milk and maple syrup

Two Palestine Movies: Social Justice Film Festival
2026-04-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Pacific Tower – Panoramic Room, 1200 12th Ave South (Floor 8), Seattle, WA, 98144
What does Palestinian liberation mean? Two films centering the lives of Palestinians since October 7th, and the global fight for liberation through the Free Palestine movement.

Abu Jabal
Documentary Short

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After Rafah and Khan Yunis were destroyed, many refugees lost their homes. Tahani found only ruins and took shelter by a grave. Like others in Gaza under military rule, returning meant enduring harsh conditions.

Seeds for Liberation
Documentary Feature

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“Seeds for Liberation” links Palestinian experiences to global social movements, such as Black and Chicano struggles. Using iPhone footage and activist B-Roll, it highlights solidarity from Gaza to Stop Cop City and the ongoing fight for liberation.

Comedian: Sam Salem
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-17 21:45 - 23:00, 2026-04-18 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-18 21:45 - 23:00 | Tacoma Comedy Club, 933 Market St, Tacoma, Washington, 98402, United States
Once a midwesterner, Sam Salem is an LA-based comedian known best for fitting in with the youth (read: making up Gen Z slang for his students). When Sam isn’t headlining at clubs and theaters throughout the U.S., he’s creating online videos featuring his uniquely laidback comedic voice, reaching more than 100 million views across platforms. As a result, his comedy has been featured on EllenTV, iHeartRadio, and in national commentary on SportsCenter. Perhaps his most impressive feat, Sam faces his toughest audience when he’s not on stage: high school classrooms.

Palestinian Spring Feast
2026-04-23 18:00 - 21:30, 2026-04-24 18:00 - 21:30 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Join Nadia Tommalieh as you explore the rich flavors and traditions of Palestinian cuisine in a menu that is both celebratory and rooted in everyday cooking—simple techniques, pantry staples, and bold flavors that can easily become part of your weekly meals. Together we’ll prepare rummaniyeh (lentil and eggplant stew with pomegranate molasses, tahini, and caramelized onions); msabaha (warm chickpeas in citrus and garlic sauce served over hummus) with tatbeeleh (jalapeño lemon sauce); kobez taboon (traditional wheat and white bread baked over hot stones); jawaneh (chicken wings with garlic, shatta, and za’atar); and halawet smeed bil asal (semolina and milk pudding with mastic and orange blossom water, garnished with ground pistachios and served with honey).
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.
