Cease Fire Now Protest at Westlake
2023-12-09 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Westlake Center, 400 Pine Street, Seattle, WA, 98033, United States
This Saturday we take the streets once more at 2PM (starting at Westlake center)
📣 END THE OCCUPATION
📣END THE GENOCIDE
📣END THE SIEGE ON GAZA
📣CEASEFIRE NOW
🇵🇸 Until liberation, we’ll be in the streets 🇵🇸

Arabic Bazaar
2023-12-09 15:00 - 19:00 | Grace Lutheran Church, 22975 24th Ave S, Des Moines, WA, 98198

Seattle Community: Palestinian Grieving Circle
2023-12-09 17:00 - 20:30 | Register for Location
Food, gifts, and grief resources.
This grieving circle is safe space for Palestinains only.
An evening for Palestinians to come together and express themselves through uplifiting stories of grief and memory in community.
This space will be facillitated by a Mslim therapist and grief counselor to ensure that everyone is safe and comfortable and honor how they show up.
Space is limited.

AUB Alumni Holiday Dinner
2023-12-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Tanoor (Seattle), 803 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA
It’s that time of year again when we come together to celebrate the enduring bonds we’ve built at the American University of Beirut. As board members of the AUB Alumni PNW Chapter, we are excited to invite you to the AUB Alumni Holiday Dinner. It would be a memorable evening filled with nostalgia and reconnection.

Date: Saturday, Dec. 9
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Venue: Tannoor Grill (803 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109)
Tickets: Adults 55$ and kids (<12) 25$

Ticket prices include the following:

– Chef’s choice offered with different variety of vegetarian and vegan, hot and cold appetizers
– Chef’s choice of their most popular Kabobs, which includes Lamb Kabobs, Beef Kabobs, Kafta Kabobs, Shish Tawook (Chicken Kabobs), with vegetarian/vegan options to be provided upon request at the time of the event. Plates can be refilled again if needed
– Chef’s choice of unlimited fresh baked pita bread served with traditional zaatar and olive oil
– 18% automatic gratuity as per restaurant policy for large size groups
– Room rental cost

This event is not aimed to be for-profit. AUB Alumni chapters are nonprofits and any profit made out of events sponsored by WAAAUB will be donated directly to AUB.

This event promises to be a remarkable opportunity to catch up with old friends, make new connections, and relive the cherished memories of our time at AUB. Whether you graduated last year or a few decades ago, the AUB spirit remains in us all.

You are welcome to invite friends and family as well. Everyone is welcome!

Please RSVP using the following registration link:

Registration for the Holiday Dinner

Please also note that as we navigate the difficulties and uncertainties that life has thrown our way, we recognize that many are facing even greater struggles. In the spirit of solidarity and giving back, AUB has set up a donation link to send humanitarian medical relief funds to our fellows in need. Your contribution can have a meaningful impact on the lives of those who are facing hardship. Together, we can provide the support needed for their relief and the community support we need from each other now more than ever.

Here is the donation link for the Gaza Humanitarian Medical Relief Fund

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns, we are happy to help in any way needed!

We hope to see you all at the delightful Alumni Holiday Dinner!

Sincerely, AUB Alumni BoT for the PNW chapter

President: Mona Yassine (503) 750-1332
Vice President: Abed Abla
Secretary: Nada Ramadan
Treasurer: Remi Fayad
Member at Large: Antoine Lahad Abinader
Member at Large: Bassem Bejjani
Member at Large: Khaled Salam
Member at Large: Nahla Bassil
Member at Large: Nazem Akoum

Gaza Needs You: Fundraiser
2023-12-09 18:00 - 21:00 | ASSHO Cultural Community Center, 5757 Littlerock Road SW, Suite 4, Tumwater, WA, 98512
After living under siege for over seven weeks, people in Gaza and the West Bank are in desperate need of humanitarian relief. Next month, help us continue raising funds for those who need it most by joining us for a night of speakers, music, and food. The price of admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Seats are limited!
Register now by following this link or by using the QR code on the left below. For those of you can’t make it and wish to donate, go to RCF’s Network For Good page and select “Gaza Needs You” from the “apply my donation to” drop-down menu. The QR code on the right will also take you directly to RCF’s Network for Good homepage.
A huge “thank you” to RCF volunteers, local Olympia activists, and our co-sponsor, ASSHO Community Cultural Center, for making this fundraiser possible. Please stay tuned for additional details, including information about a possible auction.

PFC Teach In: War on the Diaspora
2023-12-10 17:00 - 18:30 | WA
We are a hosting a teach-in on the ongoing history of violence and repression on the Palestinian/Arab community in the U.S. We look at this violence as part of the larger imperial, supremacist, colonial Western strategy in the region. We’ll discuss surveillance, violence, censorship and more.
Watch the Livestream Here

Solidarity with Palestine ft. Wild Powwers, Small Paul, somesurprises, and more!
2023-12-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98107, United States
Proceeds from ticket sales for this event will go to benefit the following organizations:
Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net/
Medical Aid for Palestinians: https://www.map.org.uk/
Anera: https://www.anera.org/

This is a 21+ event

Presented by The Sunset Tavern

$

You can get a refund if:

It’s within 24 hours of buying tickets
This event is rescheduled or cancelled

Special online event with Mosab Abu Toha on Gaza
2023-12-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Date: Wednesday, December 13
Time: 11am Pacific/2pm Eastern
Location: Zoom – registration required

Join MECA for this special online event with poet Mosab Abu Toha. The event will honor two dear friends and colleagues Refaat Al-Areef & Doaa Al-Masri who were killed by Israeli attacks several days ago and feature poetry by Refaat as well as Mosab’s own work.

Mosab is the founder of MECA partner the Edward Said Public Library in Gaza. Mosab will be joining us from Cairo to speak about his personal experiences living through seven weeks of Israel’s genocidal attacks.

Register now

Arabic Bilingual Program Open House: Ardmore School in Bellevue
2023-12-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Ardmore Elementary, 16616 NE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA, 98008
Arabic Bilingual Program Open House
برنامج اللغة العربية في مدرسة أردمور

Interested in enrolling your student for the 2024-2025
school year?
Join us for an Open House!
Meet program teachers, school principals and staff
Learn about the curriculum
Tour the school and visit classrooms

The Palestinian Revolution: Then and Now: A Two-Part Study
2023-12-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Register for Location
Join PYM and PSL on December 15th from 6-8pm for a two-part study of Ghassan Kanafani’s book: The Revolution of 1936-1939 in Palestine, a foundational analysis of Palestinian resistance from one of Palestine’s most influential voices. Come prepared to engage in a discussion and connect with your community about Palestinian liberation! 🇵🇸🇵🇸
Registration required!
Visit bit.ly/Kanafani or screenshot this post and view it in your photos, and scan! See you there!

Soccer Camp and Benefit for Gaza
2023-12-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Starfire Sports, 14800 Starfire Way, Tukwila, WA, 98188
Soccer Camp and Benefit for Gaza
Saturday, December 16, 2023
9:00am-12:00pm
StarFire Sports Complex

Soccer camp for the youth!
Ages: 5-16 y/o
$20 registration fee
100% of proceeds to Gaza Children Relief Fund

*at the time of this posting the donation part was not working nor the payment part of the registration. But the registration to hold your spot works.

Protest for Gaza at Westlake
2023-12-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Westlake Center, 400 Pine Street, Seattle, WA, 98033, United States

Noche Buena para Palestina, a Mexican-Filipino holiday night market!
2023-12-16 17:00 - 21:00 | WA
This Saturday, *5-9pm* A Resting Place presents: Noche Buena para Palestina, a Mexican-Filipino holiday night market!
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There will be vintage clothing, island goodies, prints pan dulces, stained glass adornments, designer & streetwear consignment for sale!
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25-30% of vendor proceeds will go towards the Gaza Emergency Assistance through Middle East Children’s Alliance. Hope to see you there!

Iraqi Singer Ali El Essawi: Live
2023-12-16 21:00 - 2023-12-17 02:00 | Zanadu Studios, 1520 Pike St NW, Suite 2, Federal Way, WA, 98001
Join us for an unforgettable night with ALI EL ESSAWI! Get ready to groove and dance the night away on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Zanadu Studios located on Pike Street Northwest in Federal Way, WA, USA.
ALI EL ESSAWI is a legendary artist who will captivate you with his unique blend of iraqi music. With his infectious beats and soulful melodies, he will take you on a musical journey that you won’t want to end. Whether you’re a fan or new to his music, this event promises to be a night to remember.
So mark your calendars and bring your friends along to experience the magic of ALI EL ESSAWI live in person. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to witness his incredible talent up close and personal. Get ready to dance, sing, and create memories that will last a lifetime. See you there!

Tickets include cold appetizers and dinner
Hookahs & Drinks are separate

Soccer Camp and Benefit for Gaza - Day Two
2023-12-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Starfire Sports, 14800 Starfire Way, Tukwila, WA, 98188
Soccer Camp and Benefit for Gaza
Saturday, December 16 and 17, 2023
9:00am-12:00pm
StarFire Sports Complex

Soccer camp for the youth!
Ages: 5-16 y/o
$20 registration fee
100% of proceeds to Gaza Children Relief Fund

*at the time of this posting the donation part was not working nor the payment part of the registration. But the registration to hold your spot works.

Yalla Nemshi: Seattle Edition
2023-12-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Greenlake Boathouse and Coffee Shop, 7351 East Green Lake Dr N #5303, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Hi everyone, join me for Yalla Nemshi: Kuffiya Edition. We’ll walk around Green Lake on Sunday Dec 17 at 11 A.M. wearing kuffiyas. Doing it in solidarity with the three guys who got shot in Vermont wearing their kuffiyas while walking. And always in solidarity with Gaza ✌🏽🇵🇸
Share it!

Meet by the Greenlake Coffeehouse and Boat Shop (on the east side of the lake)

Tatreez Workshop
2023-12-17 11:30 - 14:30 | WA
I am partnering with Baladna to do a Tatreez workshop on Sunday, December 17th. This will be a paid event, and ticket sales will be donated to the PCRF. I will send out a flyer soon, with a registration link. Please share with your friends and anyone you think might be interested – this is a Palestinians + allies and friends event, so feel free to share widely.

Save the Date: More info to come!

Portraits for Palestine - Families for Ceasefire!
2023-12-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Rainier Arts Center, 3515 S Alaska St, Seattle, WA, 98118
Portraits for Palestine – Families for Ceasefire! 🍉  Come support calls for Ceasefire at this family-friendly art event! In partnership with @portraits4palestine we will be making family portraits to deliver to Senator Patty Murray and creating a collective banner.  Sunday, December 17th from 2-5pm – at Rainier Arts Center in the Event Hall  Two ways to participate/join!  1) Join us on Sunday December 17th for an in-person art and community event to create your Portrait for Palestine! Snacks and Art Supplies provided 🖌️🍉🎨  2) Make a portrait for Palestine with your family / friends and post to Instagram with hashtags #familiesforceasefire and tag @senpattymurray @families4ceasefiresea & @portraits4palestine   ***If your account is private and you want to share your portrait, please send a picture or screenshot of it via Instagram Direct Message (DM) to @families4ceasefiresea ***  Access: parking lot & street parking available, space is accessible by ramp through entry from parking lot on downhill smooth concrete.  Masks are encouraged!
Graphic: @makenna.okeeffe

Palestinian Holiday Feast
2023-12-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-20 18:00 - 21:00 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
Holiday tables around the globe are packed with friends, family, traditions, and hearty soulful dishes. Join Nadia Tommalieh as she shares the warmth of the Arab holiday feast around our table. On the menu: lahmet kharouf bi dips el romman (slow-cooked lamb shanks with pomegranate molasses and herbs) served on top of ouzi rice (seasoned basmati rice, roasted vegetables, and fried nuts); fattoush betinjan (roasted eggplant fattoush salad); labneh bil joz ((labneh, walnuts, and onion dip); and warbat bil qashta (creamy filo parcels with orange blossom syrup and pistachio).
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.
https://thepantryseattle.com/class/arab-holiday-feast

Weekly Peace Vigil
2023-12-22 16:30 - 18:00 | Vigil, 4th & Water St, Olympia, WA, 98501
Come join the weekly peace vigil hosted by Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation. They invite us at to advocate for peace as we mourn the dead. We will bring signs. Or bring your own sign calling for an end to the genocide, and the end of U.S. funding for the Israeli military

Baladna Community Gathering for all
2023-12-23 18:30 - 22:00 | Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122
Welcome to Baladna’s first community gathering event!
We are honored to welcome you to this event to create space for our community to meet each other, build connections, support Palestinian businesses and eat delicious Palestinian food from Dreamland Foods and Al Basha Mediterranean Grill.
We believe that community building is an integral part of the resistance movement. We ask that you come with an open heart to learn, be in community with and support your Palestinian community of the PNW!
Note: This is a family friendly event. We are NOT charging for kids under the age of 12. In order to have an accurate headcount for food, please select the free ticket option for any children you are bringing under the age of 12.
Contact Us:
Instagram: Baladna.pnw
Facebook: Baladna
Email: baladnapnw@gmail.com

15 Free Videos for Context on Israel's War on Gaza
2023-12-28 - 2024-01-22 | Virtual
15 FREE VIDEOS FOR CONTEXT ON ISRAEL’S WAR ON GAZA
As Israel’s war on Gaza continues, and the Palestinian civilian death toll escalates, we’ve decided to make fifteen MEF films and videos available for free online to provide historical context that’s too often been missing in U.S. media and political discourse in the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack. Below you’ll find documentary features, talks, and panels on a range of topics, from Israel’s brutal and illegal 56-year military occupation of Palestinian land, to the role corporate news media and U.S. political leaders of both parties have played in enabling Israeli human rights violations, to the long history of dehumanizing media representations of Arabs in American popular culture, to the targeting of journalists and the smearing of critics of Israeli policy as anti-Semites and terrorist sympathizers. These films will be available to stream for free through January 22, 2024.

Weekly Peace Vigil
2023-12-29 16:30 - 18:00 | Vigil, 4th & Water St, Olympia, WA, 98501
Continue to stand peacefully with the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR), the Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice, and others, as we grieve for the thousands of lives that have been lost and demand a permanent ceasefire, release of all hostages, protection of Palestinian civilians in both Gaza and the West Bank, and a stop to the genocide occurring in Gaza.
There will be signs. You’re welcome to bring your own.
The vigils continue through the holidays!

Palestinian Youth Movement: Year in Review
2023-12-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Register for Location
An evening with organizers from the Palestinian Youth Movement, reflecting on the work of 2023 and what is still to be done.

Author Talk: Israel and Gaza in the News
2023-12-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Ada’s Technical Books and Cafe, 425 15th Avenue East, Seattle, Washington, 98112
The fast-paced news cycle coupled with demands from social media to “pick a side” have confused audiences trying to follow the events in Israel and Gaza. This talk aims to provide context behind popular circulating narratives and tools for detecting misinformation.
This talk will be hosted by Sara Shaban, author of Iranian Feminism and Transnational Ethics in Media Discourse.
About the Author: Sara Shaban identifies as a critical/cultural scholar focused on the intersections between media, women’s social movements, and geopolitics in the Middle East. Shaban’s academic work is rooted within the theoretical frameworks of transnationalism and femonationalism. Her award-winning research is published in the International Journal of Communication, Communication and Critical Cultural Studies, and Journalism: Theory, Practice & Criticism.
Prior to life in academia, Shaban worked in U.S. local news as a producer before pursuing freelance journalism in Israel, the West Bank, and Sierra Leone. Shaban is fueled by her passion for social justice, specifically for immigrants and refugees. She was involved in initiatives to improve conditions for incoming refugees during the 2015 crisis and served as a volunteer and board member for the Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Program in St. Louis. Additionally, she served as the communications director for the St. Louis based NGO Project Peanut Butter — an organization committed to the eradication of child malnutrition throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Free to Attend
in the Programming Room

Screening and discussion of “Fedayin: The Struggles of Georges Abdallah”
2023-12-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Register for Location
Please join us for a screening and discussion of, “Fedayin: The Struggles of Georges Abdallah”
Join us in the call for his freedom! We will be studying the life in struggle of Georges Abdallah, a Lebanese revolutionary. He is the longest held political prisoner in Europe for now 39 years!
🔸Saturday 30th 4-7pm
🔸RSVP link in bio for location.
🔸Bring snacks and blankets!
🔸Sliding scale donation 0-$20
🔸Masks encouraged.
Please note that if you are unable to make this screening, this film is free to stream via YouTube in Arabic, French, English, Spanish and German.
Go to Samidoun.net to find the links.

Winter Holiday Potluck Gathering
2023-12-30 18:00 - 21:00 | WA
Hey there! We’re throwing a Winter Holiday Potluck Gathering in Seattle on Saturday, December 30, kicking off at 6 p.m ❄️. Join us for some Supportive Rooftop Cozy Vibes at 1270 Dexter Ave N.
It’s just $10 to RSVP and secure your spot. Looking forward to meeting & getting to know you all!
Feel free to dm with any questions.
Link to RSVP:
https://partiful.com/e/fMtYgkfGv0GVeuhgzdo2

Seattle Space Needle - Shut It Down For Palestine
2023-12-31 22:00 - 23:30 | WA
10pm
Rally at South Fountain Lawn

New Years Eve Party
2023-12-31 22:00 - 2024-01-01 02:00 | Kingtown, 23826 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA, 98031, United States
Super Star: Hamada El Lithy

Tickets $75
Open Buffet Included
House Music
Dance Show
Doors Open 10pm

For reservations call 206-539-8137
