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A Two-Part Virtual Symposium Hosted by the Palestinian Feminist Collective
2023-04-29 - 2023-04-30 | Virtual
The PFC invites all our communities to a two-day virtual symposium honoring Palestinian Political Prisoners. The symposium centers the Palestinian concept and practice of sumoud.

Part I will address the historic and contemporary enactment of sumoud in the Palestinian prisoners’ movement with a special focus on organizing among Palestinian women prisoners featuring Milena Ansari, Dr. Lena Meari and Dr. Samah Saleh.

Part II features former Palestinian women prisoners who will provide live testimony that details the dehumanization of the Zionist settler-colonial and carceral structure and the various ways sumoud animated their resistance, resilience, and survival. The discussion features Dareen Tatour, Muna Qaddan, Shatha Odeh, Anagheem Awad, Elya Abuhijleh, Rasmea Odeh, and Nida Abubaker.

Register at: bit.ly/PFCPrisonersSymposium

This event is co-sponsored by:

Addameer Prisoner Support & Human Rights Association, AROC: Arab Resource & Organizing Center, Black Women Radicals, Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, California Coalition for Women Prisoners, Critical Resistance, Freedom Archives, International League of Peoples’ Struggle – ILPS US, Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM)- حركة الشباب الفلسطيني, Right to Education Campaign – Palestine حملة الحق في التعليم, Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, @Solidarity Across Borders, and US Palestinian Community Network

RCF at Olympia Springs Art Walk
2023-04-29 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
RCF AT OLYMPIA SPRING ARTS WALK
FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 6-10 PM & SATURDAY, APRIL 29, NOON-6 PM

The Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace & Justice (RCF) in partnership with Art Forces continues to mark the 20th anniversary year of RCF and of Rachel Corrie’s stand in Gaza. This weekend, at Olympia Arts Walk, the Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural Project (ORSMP) will add new leaves to the mural olive tree and unveil a new walking tour of the mural and surrounding area, in a continuation of “Olympia’s Hidden Histories,” a project launched in fall 2022.

RCF will also be selling beautiful Palestinian embroidery, handcrafted olive tree wood carvings, Middle-Eastern jewelry and other arts and crafts. Artisan olive oil products from Canaan Palestine will also be available for purchase.

Join us this Arts Walk weekend at the Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural, at 119 1/2 Capitol Way N, at the corners of Capitol and State in downtown Olympia.

Arab American Heritage Month Gala
2023-04-29 17:00 - 21:00 | Oaks Park, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, WA, 97202, United States
The Arab American Cultural Center of Oregon promotes the richness and beauty of Arab culture via community events, festivals and family entertainment throughout the calendar year. AACCO sponsors its own events, and also lends support when possible to existing Arab culture activities held in the Portland Metro Area and the Pacific Northwest region.

Join us for the first annual Arab American Heritage Month Gala!
We are so thrilled to announce our first annual Arab American Heritage Month Gala, scheduled for Saturday, April 29! Join us for an evening of cuisine, culture, and community.
Tickets are available via Eventbrite
Event Details:
Saturday, April 29, 2023
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Oaks Park Dance Pavilion
Portland, OR

Arabic School: Saturdays in Kent
2023-05-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Kent Meridian High School, 10020 SE 256th St, Kent, WA, 98030
Our Arabic School provides those who want to learn Arabic the opportunity to fine-tune their knowledge. Our classes are held weekly at Kent Meridian High School for our kids and youth.
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Program Eligibility Requirements:
– Elementary or middle-school age children
– Living in King County

When: Saturdays
Time: 10-12
Where: Kent Meridian High School (10020 SE 256th St, Kent, WA 98030)

The “Abraham Accords”: Implications for Human Rights, a Just Peace, and US Policy: online
2023-05-02 06:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
The “Abraham Accords”: Implications for Human Rights, a Just Peace, and US Policy
Tuesday May 2, 2023
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
With the normalization of relations between Israel and some Arab countries moving at a relatively fast pace, and with the Abraham Accords having taken over a significant proportion of US policy conversations and priorities for the region, there is a great need to provide a detailed and objective assessment of this new policy direction and its potential impacts and implications.
Arab Center Washington DC (ACW) and the Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP) are hosting a half-day conference to discuss the implications of these agreements for human rights and democracy across the region, as well as for US policies and priorities, regional and global alliances, and the future of both peace and Palestinian human rights. The conference panels will also include an examination of the diplomatic, economic, military, and technological components of these newly established relations, the motivations of each of the countries involved, and an overall assessment of the future of the Abraham Accords.

Cooking Class: Arab Seafood Feast
2023-05-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-04 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.

Arabic Chat Hour
2023-05-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Whether you’re a native speaker or learner, this is a great chance to practice listening and speaking in Arabic!
Zoom room number provided upon registeration.

The Journeyed Compass: Dinuk Wijeratne, Layale Chaker, Kinan Azmeh
2023-05-05 20:00 - 21:15 | Chan Centre for the Performing Arts University of British Columbia, 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z1, Canada
Multi-award-winning musicians Layale Chaker, Kinan Azmeh, and Dinuk Wijeratne come together to create highly distinctive music that draw from a confluence of cultural influences. Chaker, a Lebanese violinist and composer, Azmeh, a Syrian clarinetist and composer, and Wijeratne, a Sri Lankan composer, conductor, and pianist, are each known for their inventive and genre-defying work. For this transporting concert, Middle Eastern and South Asian music mix for a soulful program inspired by the idea of what ‘home’ means to us all.
Drummer Nicholas Halley and bassist Tom Easley join to create a unique five-piece band.
This concert is preceded by a talk with Eshantha Joseph Peiris at 7:15PM in the RBC Cinema. Free for all ticketholders.

Reconstructing the Ancient Nile and Human Interactions with the River: Zoom
2023-05-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
While many efforts to reconstruct the ancient Nile drainage system have been conducted in previous years, they have been confined primarily to small study areas, producing maps of fragmented sections of the ancient river. The position and dynamic nature of the entire river channel system remains undiscovered.
Such a poor understanding of the Nile history not only inhibits our ability to map archaeological sites accurately, but also to understand their significance within the wider landscape.
Using remote sensing, geophysical methodologies for ground truthing, and Egyptological research, our team has begun the process of mapping the ancient Nile south of Cairo.
Speaker Bio
Dr. Suzanne Onstine is an associate professor in the Department of History at the University of Memphis. She received her B.A in anthropology at the University of Arizona and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Near and Middle Eastern civilizations at the University of Toronto.

Arab Senior Men's Coffee Club
2023-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Queen Bee Cafe – Kirkland, 1002 Lake Street S., Kirkland, WA, 98033, United States
** The APRIL gathering has been postponed until MAY! **
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 a great first meeting and will meet again on Saturday, May 6th at 10:30am at the Queen Bee Cafe in Kirkland.
1002 Lake Street S., Kirkland, WA 98033

If you are interested but cannot attend, please email Nadera at:
nadera0425 [at] yahoo [dot] com

We look forward to seeing you there.

Sign-making Party for Nakba Rally
2023-05-06 12:00 - 14:00 | UW – HUB, 4001 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98195, United States
Prop-making party on May 6 at UW Hub, 12 PM! We’ll make some signs and banners, hang out, and eat!

in preparation for the 75th anniversary of Al Nakba which will be taking place on May 13th at 12pm. We will be gathering at the North Lawn in Cal Anderson Park for a community gathering, rally and march. Join us to honor 75 years of resistance against the Zionist occupation of Palestine! (See flyer below)
If you have any interest in joining Samidoun Seattle and would like to learn more about that process-please fill out this form!
Stay Connected! Follow up on Instagram @SamidounSeattle!

**Any future emails received by Samidoun Seattle will come from Seattle@Samidoun.net (please add this address to your contact list so that it doesn’t go into spam).
In Solidarity,
Samidoun Seattle

Whisk Cooking Class: Street Foods of the World
2023-05-06 17:30 - 20:00 | Whisk, 10385 Main St, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Want to expand your culinary passport? Are you looking for a new dish to spice up your repertoire? Do you dream of tasty treats on foreign streets, but haven’t been able to get away? If the answer is yes, this class is for you! Join Chef Drew Flanders in this hands-on class where you will prepare simple but flavor-packed dishes inspired by foods sold in the markets, festivals, and by street vendors from around the world. From Morocco to Japan, Mexico to Senegal, in this class you will prepare and enjoy a variety of flavors and textures from the simple perfection of the taco, the warm comfort of “Japanese pizza”, to the glory of two different types of grilled-meat-on-a-stick!
Make, eat and enjoy street foods from

Morocco – Chermoula Chicken
Mexico – Alambres, Steak and Bacon Tacos with Salsa Verde
West Africa – Spicy Peanut-Dusted Beef Skewers
Japan – Okonomiyaki – Seafood Pancakes

Participants will have the option of enjoying wine or beer as street food is always best with a beverage!

Arabs Kayaking at Lake Union: Meetup
2023-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Greenlake Boathouse and Coffee Shop, 7351 East Green Lake Dr N #5303, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
The weather is nice again 🥳 it’s time for some water activities. We are going for a walk and then we will kayak at Green lake.
The plan is as follows:
-12p to 1pm walking around the lake.
-1pm to 2pm kayaking at Green lake.
Weather you like walking or kayaking, or appreciate a good conversation, this event is for you.
Come and join us for a day of fun outdoor activities.

Palestine Through Two Lenses: Authors at King's Book's Tacoma
2023-05-07 15:00 - 17:00 | King’s Books, 218 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Sunday, May 7, 3 PM
King’s Books
218 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
Sponsored by JVP-Tacoma

Nada Elia and Alice Rothchild have published books in the last year that focus on Palestine/Israel in two very different ways. Alice’s is a young-adult novel, while Nada’s is a nonfiction exploration and analysis. What the books have in common, in addition to their Palestine/Israel focus, is awakening to injustice. One is a personal awakening, the other is intersectional — an exploration of the connected and intertwined social fabric. These two writers, one Palestinian and one Jewish, explore ways to move forward.

Nada Elia is a diaspora Palestinian writer, grassroots organizer, and university professor. She is a core member of the Palestinian Feminist Collective and has been the plenary presenter at major conferences such as the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights. Her articles have been published in Mondoweiss, Middle East Eye, and Electronic Intifada amongst many other places. Nada’s new book is Greater than the Sum of Our Parts: Feminism, Inter/Nationalism, and Palestine.

Alice Rothchild has written three books on Israel/Palestine, contributed to newspapers, magazines, webzines, anthologies and poetry journals, and directed a documentary film. After years as a physician, when she is not making good trouble, she loves hiking in the Pacific Northwest, playing with her grandchildren, tending to her boisterous garden, and stretching the boundaries of her cooking. Alice’s new book is Finding Melody Sullivan.

Women's Film Festival: Short Film Showcase IV
2023-05-07 18:15 - 19:30 | WA
SHORT FILM SHOWCASE IV

Sunday, May 7, 6:15 p.m. — Pickford Film Center (1318 Bay St., Bellingham)
Introduction
FILMS:

“Bienvenidos a Los Ángeles”–Directed by Lisa Cole / United States
“Made of Flesh”– Directed by Florence Rochat, Serena Robin / France
“A Little Vacation”–Directed by Eva Tavares / Canada
Sponsored by Mary and John O’Connell
“Hello to Me in 100 Years”–Directed by Wu-Ching-Chang / Taiwan
Sponsored by RL Widmann
“–تصال / The Call”—Directed by Shireen AyacheUnited Kingdom
Sponsored by Anne Hildebrand
“Love, Barbara”–Directed by Brydie O’Connor / United States
Director Q&A

Cooking Class: Spring In Palestine
2023-05-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-09 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.

SIFF movies (the Arab ones): various times!
2023-05-12 - 2023-05-29 | Varies (see notes)
Art for Everybody: Director, Miranda Yousef (Egyptian-American)
Thomas Kinkade was one of the most successful artists of his day, with millions of cozy cottage paintings sold across the U.S. On his passing in 2012, a newly discovered vault contained a series of darkly themed paintings that reveal a more complicated and troubled man than his most popular works implied.
Director Miranda Yousef, Producer Tim Rummel, and Subject Chandler Kinkade scheduled to attend.

FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2023, 8PM SIFF Cinema Uptown

SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023, 11AM SIFF Cinema Uptown

MONDAY, MAY 22 – MONDAY, MAY 29, 2023 SIFF Streaming

The Blue Caftan: Morocco

In this remarkable story of love, longing, and acceptance, middle-aged couple Mina and Halim run a traditional caftan boutique in Morocco. When a handsome young apprentice joins the shop, Halim’s desires are soon ignited.

TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023, 5:30PM SIFF Cinema Uptown

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2023, 3:45PM AMC Pacific Place

MONDAY, MAY 22 – MONDAY, MAY 29, 2023 SIFF Streaming

Hanging Gardens: Iraq

When a 12-year-old “rubbish picker” in one of Baghdad’s dumps discovers a blonde sex doll amidst the mountains of detritus, he and a new friend use it to their financial advantage in this masterfully crafted look at necessity, survival, and the loss of innocence.

FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2023. 8:30PM SIFF Cinema Uptown

SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023, 2PM SIFF Cinema Uptown

MONDAY, MAY 22 – MONDAY, MAY 29, 2023 SIFF Streaming

Harka

A gripping sociopolitical thriller about a young Tunisian petrol bootlegger who, dreaming of a better life, is pushed to the brink by misfortune, injustice, and government corruption still in place over a decade after the Arab Spring.

SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023, 4:30PM SIFF Film Center

MONDAY, MAY 15, 2023, 1:30PM, AMC Pacific Place

MONDAY, MAY 22 – SUNDAY, MAY 28, 2023, SIFF Streaming

A House in Jerusalem: Palestine
A Jewish-British child mourning the death of her mother moves to a house in Jerusalem, only to discover the ghost of an abandoned Palestinian girl in this stirring and supernatural coming-of-age drama. From the filmmakers of SIFF 2018’s The Reports on Sarah and Saleem.
Director Muayad Alayan and Producer Rami Musa Alayan scheduled to attend.

MONDAY, MAY 15, 2023, 6PM, AMC Pacific Place

TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023, 1PM SIFF Cinema Uptown

WTF – All Turnt On (Mix of shorts: includes one from Lebanon called Sisters of the Rotation)
They’re wet, they’re wild, they’re turning a wheel for mysterious reasons. Don’t miss this year’s batch of laugh-out-loud oddities.
Various filmmakers expected to attend.
THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023, 9PM, SIFF Cinema Egyptian

Seattle Arab Film Festival
2023-05-13 - 2023-05-14 | Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave, 2, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
The fourth iteration of the Seattle Arab Film Festival features 13 compelling shorts from a remarkable group of emerging and established filmmakers.
The films are divided into four themed screenings – each ticket includes the two themed screenings of the day – Short Documentaries + Loss and Resilience on Saturday, May 13, and Family Matters + Luck of the Draw on Sunday, May 14.
Each program includes films that will surprise, challenge, and delight audience members, while providing insight into the rich diversity of Arab voices, experiences, and talent.

Lebanese Ladies Lunch (in Burnaby)
2023-05-13 11:30 - 15:30 | Executive Inn – Burnaby, 4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 3Y6, Canada
Join us for the Annual Ladies Lunch May 13!

Commemoration of Al-Nakba (Gathering , Rally and March)
2023-05-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave., Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Join SUPER-UW, Falasiniyat, Samidoun Seattle, and many other allies for a community gathering, rally, and march to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the ethnic cleansing of Palestine—Al-Nakba— and create a space to channel our grief into action. We will uplift 75 years of Palestinian sumud (steadfastness) and unified resistance to Zionism and call for the liberation of Palestine from the river to the sea! Bring signs, keffiyehs, and your rage to channel into collective action! More info here.”
Via Seattle Samidoun, the Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network:

We want to uplift another upcoming action commemorating the 75th anniversary of Al Nakba which will be taking place on May 13th at 12pm. We will be gathering at the North Lawn in Cal Anderson Park for a community gathering, rally and march. Join us to honor 75 years of resistance against the Zionist occupation of Palestine! (See flyer below)
If you have any interest in joining Samidoun Seattle and would like to learn more about that process-please fill out this form!
P.S: For those who want to support the upcoming Nakba 75 rally, we’d also like to invite you to our prop making party on May 6 at UW Hub, 12 PM! We’ll make some signs and banners, hang out, and eat!
Stay Connected! Follow up on Instagram @SamidounSeattle!

**Any future emails received by Samidoun Seattle will come from Seattle@Samidoun.net (please add this address to your contact list so that it doesn’t go into spam).

Sahara Sounds at Spirit of Africa
2023-05-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Seattle Center – Armory, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Spirit of Africa will take place in-person on Saturday, May 13, 2:00pm-8:30pm at the Armory Food & Event Hall. A virtual festival will be presented online on Friday, May 12, 6:00pm via Facebook and YouTube. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public.
The festival presents traditional and contemporary music, a fashion show, art, food, marketplace, dance workshops, and more! This year’s in-person event at Seattle Center is hosted by Thione Diop, featuring performances by Zambuko Marimba Ensemble, Sahara Sounds, Hijos de Agüeybaná, Eritrean Youth Dance Group of Seattle, along with a fashion show and Afrobeats dance break with DJ Lace Cadence.
Seattle Center Festál is a year-round series of 24 free cultural festivals, produced in partnership with community organizations. In 2022, Festál celebrated 25 years of stories and traditions, ushering in a new era of hybrid programming. Learn more about Festál and subscribe to the newsletter for updates.

Nad of Nadide, by Wagih Abu-Rish
2023-05-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Nook and Cranny Books, 324 15th Ave E #101, Seattle, WA, 98112, United States
NAD OF NADIDE BY WAGIH ABU-RISH

Join us Saturday, May 13 at 6:30pm to celebrate the launch of Nad of Nadide by local author Wagih Abu-Rish!
From the author of Replenishing the Sea of Galilee, comes a story of love, determination, and political intrigue.
Wagih Abu-Rish is a Palestinian-American author and activist. During a long and varied professional career, he was a foreign journalist in Beirut, Lebanon, and an ad executive on Madison Avenue in New York. He studied journalism at the University of Houston and the University of Oregon.

Seattle Arab Film Festival: short documentaries
2023-05-13 19:00 - 20:15 | Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave, 2, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Showcasing a diversity of voices and stories, this program offers a nuanced and complex picture of Arab life.
TRT: 53 min

Abeille
(Mouna Ben Hammed, Tunisia, 2022, 7 min)

The powerful story of a Black woman from subsaharan Africa, now living in Tunisia, about her life in Tunis, the struggles she has faced, and her hopes for the future.

O’ud
(Ghassan Fadi Sidawi, Lebanon, 2023, 18 min)

A documentary chronicling the rise of the late refugee artist Mohammad El Agha in the Palestinian folk band Hanin and his personal connection to the filmmaker.

A Very Obnoxious Thing
(Ahmed Khalil Ali, Egypt, 2022, 15 min)

Three women of different ages share their personal fears as they try to remember their past and live in the present.

Conversations with an Actress
(Estephan Khattar, Lebanon, 2022, 13 min)

A Lebanese actress recounts her experiences over two years. She discusses Beirut, love, failure, immigration, and the obstacles she has faced in her life and career.

Seattle Arab Film Festival: Loss and Resilience Shorts
2023-05-13 20:30 - 21:30 | Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave, 2, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Honoring the strength, determination, and dignity of people throughout the Arabic-speaking World, these films grapple with themes of remembrance, connection, and hope in the face of suffering and loss.

TRT: 43 min

Palestine 87

(Bilal Alkhatib, Palestine, 2023, 13 min)
A man fleeing the Israeli Army during the First Intifada is sheltered by two strangers who prevent his capture.

Clotheslined

(Patrick Chemali, Lebanon, 2021, 9 min)
Lebanon’s recent history as experienced by a family’s clothesline in Beirut.

Transit

(Baqer Alrubaie, Iraq, 2023, 16 min)
A man responsible for documenting deaths at the hospital answers phone calls from families searching for loved ones who have gone missing during the war.

On Cloud 9
(Said Sami Halawi, Lebanon, 2023, 5 min)

Two friends drive through Beirut, remembering a mutual friend they have lost.

Book Launch: Mona Kareem's 'I Will Not Fold These Maps'
2023-05-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Join us for the launch of Mona Kareem’s poetry collection *I WILL NOT FOLD THESE MAPS*, with Mona Kareem, translator Sara Elkamel, editor Nashwa Nasreldin, and hosted by ArabLit’s M. Lynx Qualey. Co-organized by the Poetry Translation Centre and ArabLit, this will be an hour of brilliant poetry & vibrant discussion.

For more about the collection, and to pre-order, visit the Poetry Translation Centre website:
https://www.poetrytranslation.org/shop/i-will-not-fold-these-maps
And, for those attending the event, there is a special 10% discount through this link.
Mona Kareem is the author of three poetry collections. Her poetry has been translated into nine languages, and appeared (in English) in: POETRY, Poetry Northwest, Michigan Quarterly, Poetry London, Modern Poetry in Translation, among others. She is a recipient of a 2021 literary grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Kareem holds a PhD in Comparative Literature and works as an assistant professor of Middle East Studies at Washington University St. Louis. Her translations include Ashraf Fayadh’s Instructions Within (nominated for a BTBA award), Ra’ad Abdulqadir’s Except for this Unseen Thread, and Octavia Butler’s Kindred.
Sara Elkamel is a poet, journalist and translator based in Cairo. She holds an MA in arts journalism from Columbia University, and an MFA in poetry from New York University. Elkamel’s poems have appeared in Poetry Magazine, Ploughshares, The Iowa Review, The Yale Review, and Gulf Coast, among others, and in the anthologies Best New Poets ‘20 & ‘22 and Best of the Net ‘20. She was named the winner of Redivider’s 2021 Blurred Genre Contest and the Tinderbox’s 2022 Brett Elizabeth Jenkins Poetry Prize. Elkamel’s debut chapbook “Field of No Justice” was published by the African Poetry Book Fund & Akashic Books in 2021.
Nashwa Nasreldin is a writer, editor, and a translator of Arabic literature. She is the translator of the collaborative novel, Shatila Stories, from Peirene Press, and Talib al-Rifae’s novel Shadow of the Sun, which is forthcoming from Banipal Books. She is a contributing editor of ArabLit.org and ArabLit Quarterly, and holds an MFA in Poetry from the Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Arab Meetup: Hangout at Golden Garden Park
2023-05-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Golden Garden Park, 8498 Seaview Pl NW, Seattle, WA, 98117, United States
Weather is great again… Let’s make the most out of it.
Come and hang out with us at Golden Garden’s Park this Sunday. Enjoy the company and the scenery.
Feel free to bring your own food and drinks.

Seattle Arab Film Festival: Family Matters (shorts)
2023-05-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave, 2, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
This series of films explores the joys, challenges, and complexities of family life. Speaking to intimacy, alienation, and a spectrum of experiences in between, these films highlight the potential for each of us to hurt and to heal in our relationships with others.
TRT: 54 min

STORY

(Mohamed Bouhari, Morocco, 2023, 19 min)
Every night, a fisherman tells his son about his heroic adventures at the bottom of the sea. One day the child discovers the truth.

Beyond the Sea

(Melinda Delaloye, Lebanon, 2022, 15 min)
A single mother who struggles to connect with her son is forced to face traumatic memories when he asks to watch the sunset by the sea.

Talk to Me

(Ribal Chedid, Lebanon, 2023, 20 min)
Conflict arises during a family visit. Separated by a locked door, the dysfunctional dynamic intensifies, and the past resurfaces.
