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PCC Cooking Class: Cozy Kurdish Dinner - Bothell
2020-02-07 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | PCC – Bothell, 22621 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA, 98021, United States
DESCRIPTION

Build a balanced meal that highlights Kurdish flavors. Born in Turkey, Pinar is bringing cooking techniques from her childhood to the Northwest table. You’ll learn the unique cooking styles of the region firsthand as you craft classic dishes and explore traditional methods, including encasing and baking a perfect pilaf in a golden crust.

Instructor: Pinar Ozhal
Price: $65
MENU

Nohutlu Eksili, Ispanak Corbasi (Spinach Soup with Chickpeas and Sumac)
Perde Pilav (Veiled Rice Pilaf with Chicken and Currants)
Yogurtlu Havuc Salatasi (Carrot Salad with Garlic Yogurt and Walnuts)
Sutlu Kabak (Squash Milk Pudding with Hazelnuts)

Wakhtiyo Sheeko Oo Soomali Ah (Somali Story Time)
2020-02-04 17:00 - 17:30, 2020-01-28 17:00 - 17:30 | 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
2020-02-04 12:30 - 13:15, 2020-02-03 12:30 - 13:15, 2020-01-28 12:30 - 13:15, 2020-01-27 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.
Learn more about what to expect from these lessons in this brief video.
This program is generously supported by UW Tacoma’s Strategic Initiative Fund.
CAMPUS LOCATION: UW Tacoma Birmingham Block (BB) Room 107
EVENT SPONSORS: Office of Global Affairs

Arabic Story Time at Lake City Public Library
2020-02-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Lake City – Seattle Public Library, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle, Washington, 98125, United States
Moms with an interested in Arabic are getting together and spending an hour with Arabic stories, music, cultural events and fun!
(this group moved from Wednesdays to Mondays for the month of February)

Wakhtiyo Sheeko Oo Soomali Ah (Somali Story Time)
2020-02-01 17:00 - 17:30, 2020-01-25 17:00 - 17:30, 2020-01-18 17:00 - 17:30 | Seattle Public Library – Rainier Beach, 9125 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
Fadlan Keen Caruurtaada Si Ay U Qaataan Waqti Xiiso leh, Iyo Sheeko Xariiro Ku Bixi Doonta Afka Soomaaliaga

World Language Story Time King County Library - Arabic
2020-02-01 10:30 - 11:00 | 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.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Redmond Library.

Arabic Story Time/أوقات قراءة القصة العربية

PCC Cooking Class: Cozy Kurdish Dinner - PCC Burien
2020-01-31 18:30 - 20:30 | PCC- Burien, 15840 1st Ave S, Burien, WA, 98148, United States

Free Movie Series At Central Presents: True Smile
2020-01-29 14:30 - 16:30 | Central – Seattle Public Library, 1000 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104, United States
Free Movie Series At Central Presents: True Smile – An Autistic Man And His Brother Bike Through Spain (and Morocco)

Language
English

Summary
Join us at the Central Library for free movies and refreshments. Wide selection of comedies, mysteries, indie films, documentaries, and more. Attendees select the movies for upcoming months.

Description
True Smile follows the extraordinary 1,300 kilometer journey Sergio, a blind autistic young man, undertakes with his brother. Over 30 days, they traverse desert and high mountains by tandem bike, starting in central Spain and finishing in one of the most remote villages in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains. This candid documentary provides a magnificent glimpse into Sergio’s impenetrable world; so similar to the desert he travels to on his trip. What underlines this story is Sergio’s amazing ability to challenge his limitations and the infinite love of his brother and companion. Spanish with English subtitles

Rating
Unrated

Run time
84 minutes

Accommodations
We can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact leap@spl.org at least seven days before the event to request accommodations.

Notes
Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Doors open at 2:00 pm for refreshments. .

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Contact Phone
206-386-4636

Contact Info
*Central Library

Room Capacity
Space is limited at library events. Please come early to make sure you get a seat. Due to the fire code, we can’t exceed the maximum capacity for our rooms.

TALK | Behind The Scenes with NPR’s Correspondent in Jerusalem
2020-01-28 19:30 - 20:00 | Kane Hall – University of Washington, 4069 Spokane Ln 98105, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States
Behind The Scenes with NPR’s Correspondent in Jerusalem
NPR international correspondent Daniel Estrin shares the stories behind his reporting, from Israel to Gaza to Syria to the White House, and the joys and challenges of storytelling in one of the most contested and culturally rich corners of the world.
Daniel Estrin is NPR’s international correspondent in Jerusalem. Since joining NPR in 2017, he has reported from Israel, the West Bank, Gaza, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria, chronicling the Trump Administration’s shifting policies in the region. He has also told tales of secret agents, antiquities dealers, and ancient manuscripts. Daniel has reported from the Middle East for over a decade, including seven years with the Associated Press. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New Republic, PRI’s The World, and other media.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/128-talk-behind-the-scenes-with-nprs-correspondent-in-jerusalem-tickets-85698276853
Kane Hall: Room 130

PCC Cooking Class: Cozy Kurdish Dinner - Green Lake Village
2020-01-26 15:00 - 17:00 | PCC-Green Lake Village, 450 NE 71st St., Seattle, WA, 98115, United States

Arabic Language Meetup - Seattle
2020-01-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Ada’s Discovery Cafe, 800 E Thomas St, Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
تعالوا لكأس قهوة و محادثة!
Our annual membership fee is coming up and if you are able we’d love any contribution you have towards it! Funds will solely be used to pay for the membership fee. I’m setting a suggested donation of $5 for this event, but don’t feel pressured if you’re unable. Regardless whether you can donate or not, we’d still love to have you at the event :).
With that out of the way, I played a game at my kid’s parent meeting that I thought might be fun for us to play (in arabic of course). It’s called “fishbowl”, you can read more about it here https://funattic.com/how-to-play-fishbowl-game/. I’ll bring a container, paper and a few pens with me.

SNABPI Seattle - 2020 Annual Networking Event
2020-01-25 17:30 - 19:30 | New Holly Gathering Hall, 7054 32nd Ave S Seattle, Washington, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
Connect with Somali professionals, entrepreneurs, and mentors at the annual SNABPI networking event.

The Palestinian Table with Nadia Tommalieh
2020-01-25 10:00 - 13:30, 2020-01-24 10:00 - 13:30 | the Pantry, 1417 NW 70th Street, Seattle, WA, 98117
The Palestinian Table with Nadia Tommalieh

Laden with spices and brimming with flavor, many Palestinian dishes are centered around tradition and community. Join Nadia Tommalieh as she shows you how to bring these concepts to your table as you create a beautiful, bountiful Middle Eastern feast. You’ll make classic smooth hummus; shamandar bil tahini (beet dip with walnuts and tahini); pita chips; sayadieh (shrimp and fish rice pilaf) with fried pine nuts and caramelized onions; and salatah fallahia (Palestinian farmer’s salad with tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, and sumac).

You can follow her work on Instagram: @nadiatommalieh

All About Harissa - Cooking Class with Amanda Coba
2020-01-23 18:30 - 21:00 | Book Larder, 4252 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98103, United States
Demonstration-style class with opportunity for hands-on participation. Includes dinner.
Join us for a deep dive into harissa! We’ll talk about harissa’s history in Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, and recent skyrocket to popularity on menus all over the world. We’ll make our own harissa inspired by Renee Erickson’s rose harissa from A Boat, a Whale, and a Walrus and then prepare a meal with harissa at its heart. Every participant will go home with a jar of homemade harissa! Menu includes: rose harissa; roasted carrots and fennel with harissa and yogurt; harissa, almond, and chickpea pate with roasted veg and lime; harissa potato soup with dukkah.
Class is limited to 12 students. Please note that class reservations are non-refundable.

PCC Cooking Class: Cozy Kurdish Dinner - Issaquah
2020-01-23 18:30 - 20:30 | PCC-Issaquah, 1810 12th Ave NW, Issaquah, WA, 98027, United States

Arabs in Seattle Meetup
2020-01-22 17:30 - 20:00 | Kakoa Cafe, 415 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Rotating Monthly Coffee

Hosted by Maryam

5:30 PM to 8 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/

Capstone course: Social Justice: Race, Representation, and Law – presentation by Alice Rothchild and Huda Giddens
2020-01-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Seattle Pacific University, 3307 3rd Ave W, Seattle, WA, 98119, United States
Capstone course: Social Justice: Race, Representation, and Law – presentation by Alice Rothchild and Huda Giddens
Alice will be focusing on her personal journey as a Jewish American and her experiences in Gaza.
Hosted by Professor Kimberly Segall
Location: Seattle Pacific University, Weter Building 202

A Winter's Evening of Music, Poetry and Storytelling: From Struggle to Survival: Creating Beauty Out of Tragedy
2020-01-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Elliott Bay Book Company, 1521 10th Avenue, Seattle, 98122, United States
From Struggle to Survival: Creating Beauty Out of Tragedy
A Winter’s Evening of Music, Poetry and Storytelling with Claudia Castro Luna, Michelle Dodson, Hilary Field, Merna Ann Hecht & Lena Khalaf Tuffaha.
Weaving together original music and poetry, classical guitarist and composer Hilary Field with poets Claudia Castro Luna and Lena Khalaf Tuffaha will share poems about struggle and their means to survive. Storyteller Merna Ann Hecht and cellist Michelle Dodson will offer stories and music with the theme of bringing hope forth in dark times with a selection little known traditional and contemporary stories. Through music and spoken word, these writers and musicians share the nuanced beauty and vulnerability that can be found in our hearts at times of sorrow and difficulty as in times of joy, this heightened taking place as it does on the day that commemorates the life, work, and example of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This event is supported by a generous grant from the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture.

Arab Cultural Camp - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Focus
2020-01-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Art Studio in Redmond, WA, United States
Join us as we take a day to explore the Arab world with a wide range of crafts, recipes and stories.
We will also add some time to learn about Martin Luther King Jr.
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

Arabs in Seattle: Hangout / playing Charades - Limited RSVP
2020-01-19 18:00 - 21:00 | WA
For details and sign up go to the website: https://www.meetup.com/Arabs-in-Seattle/events/268011313

Resident Artist Open House: Jenna Eady
2020-01-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Base: Experimental Arts + Space, 6520 5th Avenue South, Seattle, 98108, United States
Seattle artist Jenna Eady will be in residency at Base for three weeks in January, in collaboration with her father, Palestinian playwright and director Hanna Eady. Join us on January 19 at 5pm for an open house with Jenna and Hanna at Base!
Working in collaboration, the Eadys use text, movement and sound design to create environments for experiential story telling. As Palestinian artists they focus their content on personal experience while uplifting the voices of their community. In their newest project, FLOOD, they draw the parallels between modern day refugees and biblical stories.
For three uninterrupted weeks, Base Resident Artists dive deep into their practices, using 24/7 access to Base for development, self-challenge and experimentation. Each Base Residency culminates in an open house that offers a public vantage point on a particular stage in the creative process.
Tickets sliding scale $5-$20 available here or at the door

Fundraiser: Mana2ish for Lebanon
2020-01-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Private Apartment Complex – Mercer Island, 7650 SE 27th Street, Mercer Island, WA, 98040-2805, United States
Marhaba,
LASS proudly presents the first event of 2020. Join us on Sunday January 19th, 2020 afternoon for a fundraiser event.
The event will be hosted at The Mercer, a private apartment complex in Mercer Island.
Tickets are sold at the entrance: $20 per adult, $10 per kid (age 12+), Free for kids 11 and under.
The menu will include baked to order Mana2ish (Zaatar, Cheese, Kishik), Labneh, Foul, Veggies.
Hot drinks will be available as well.
See you all there,
LASS board

Edmonds Center for the Arts presents Shesh Besh
2020-01-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Avenue North, Edmonds, WA, 98020, United States
Musicians from the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and Israel’s Arab community form this Arab-Jewish ensemble searching for an elusive balance of East and West in music.

There will be a pre-show talk from 6:00 pm-6:40 pm.
