Ride for Palestine
2026-07-19 | Register for Location
The Ride for Palestine is an annual fundraising project of the Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA). MECA works to protect the lives, rights, and well-being of children in Palestine and refugee camps in Lebanon. After over 78 years of ethnic cleansing, displacement, and attacks on their lives and livelihoods, Palestinians remain steadfast on their land and fiercely committed to the cause of freedom and liberation. Riding is an act of solidarity with Palestinian communities as they struggle to protect their children’s lives and their culture from erasure.
Not in the Bay Area, or can’t attend? No problem! You can still be a part of the movement by organizing your own Ride – or any activity. Choose your own adventure!
Ride for Palestine encourages you to participate however you are able, and welcomes the support of friends from all over in raising funds for families in Palestine, in the fight against occupation, apartheid, and ethnic cleansing working to uproot Palestinians.
To participate, purchase a Ride from Anywhere ticket under Solo Riders, Join an Existing Team or Create a New Team on the Register Now page.

Keffiyah Walk at Green lake!
2026-07-20 17:30, 2026-07-27 17:30, 2026-08-03 17:30, 2026-08-10 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Greenlake Boathouse and Coffee Shop, 7351 East Green Lake Dr N #5303, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Monday June 1st (and every Monday!)
5:30pm (They usually start walking counter clockwise at about 5:45pm)
Starting at the Greenlake Boathouse coffee shop

Tree Tuesdays
2026-07-21 10:00 - 12:30 | Register for Location
We learn how to care for them and tend the plants that love to climb them! Sometimes too much 😅
Depending on the season, we also practice tree planting, pruning, harvesting, and soil tending.
This a land and culture tending practice. An ongoing series to learn the process and be in relationship. Guided by indigenous and Social Forestry principals. In collaboration with Green Seattle Partnership

Chef Hend Yahya at Columbia City
2026-07-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Columbia City Farmers Market, 37th Ave S & S Edmunds St, just off Rainier Ave S in South, Seattle, WA, 98118
Hend is amazing at simultaneously crafting delicious food and captivating a crowd of market goers with her knowledge. She is a true pro and PCC Markets and Whisk Bellevue Instructor and will always delight with her fresh and unique, often culturally inspired, choices. Don’t miss chatting with her. She is an excellent resource.
You can learn more about Hend on Instagram @yayacooksandtravels.
She will also be at the following Farmers Markets:

July 24 at Phinney
Chef Hend Yahya

Randa Tawil: 'Race in Transit: Tracing the Politics of Migration from Ottoman Syria through US Empire'
2026-07-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Third Place Books – Ravenna, 6504 20th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
The hope, struggle, and complexity of life on the move
Third Place Books welcomes University of Washington lecturer Randa Tawil to our Ravenna store for a conversation about her new book, Race in Transit: Tracing the Politics of Migration from Ottoman Syria through US Empire. Making migrants the agents of a world history that has too often relegated them to the sidelines, Race in Transit explores the social construction of race in the early twentieth century and its impacts on Syrian migrants to the United States. Maryam S. Griffin, author of Vehicles of Decolonization: Public Transit in the Palestinian West Bank, joins in conversation.

This event is free and open to the public. For important updates, RSVP is highly recommended in advance. This event will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A. Sustain our author series by purchasing a copy of the featured book!
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Randa Tawil is a Palestinian-Lebanese researcher, writer, and lecturer at University of Washington in the Jackson School of International Studies. She holds a doctorate in American Studies from Yale University, and writes about migration, US empire, and the Middle East. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, Margins, and Open Democracy, as well as scholarly journals.
Maryam S. Griffin is an associate professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences at University of Washington, Bothell. Broadly, her work examines people’s ordinary movements, both physical and political, and how they confront state power in quotidian and spectacular ways. She is the author of Vehicles of Decolonization: Public Transit in the Palestinian West Bank, part of the Critical Race, Indigeneity, and Relationality book series with Temple University Press, and the co-editor of We Will Not Be Silenced: The Academic Repression of Israel’s Critics.

Chef Hend Yahya at Phinney Farmers Market
2026-07-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Phinney Farmers Market, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98103
Hend is amazing at simultaneously crafting delicious food and captivating a crowd of market goers with her knowledge. She is a true pro and PCC Markets and Whisk Bellevue Instructor and will always delight with her fresh and unique, often culturally inspired, choices. Don’t miss chatting with her. She is an excellent resource.
You can learn more about Hend on Instagram @yayacooksandtravels.

Weekly Peace Vigil
2026-07-24 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-07-31 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-08-07 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-08-14 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
2026-07-25 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-01 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-08 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-15 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!

A Mural for Ayşenur
2026-07-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Cherry Street Village, 720 25th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States
On Saturday, July 25th, in honor of Ayșenur’s 28th birthday, our community is coming together to each paint a section of the mural honoring her.
Created by @jameshesketh_ in the colors and spirit of who she was.
This is a public, permanent statement that the demand for justice and accountability isn’t going anywhere.
🗓️ Saturday, July 25th
📍 Cherry Street Village, Seattle  🕐 10am – 2pm – Drop in anytime
Come for the mural. Stay for the community.
🔗 More info & RSVP: Link in bio.

Arabic Storytime @ Lake City Branch / وقت القصص بالعربية في فرع ليك سيتي
2026-07-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-15 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.

A Conversation with Novelist Diana Abu-Jaber
2026-07-26 06:00 - 07:30 | Virtual
We explore the role of literature in navigating identity, memory, and cultural belonging.

Join us for a powerful online conversation with award-winning author Diana Abu-Jaber as we explore the role of literature in navigating identity, memory, and cultural belonging.
Through her acclaimed novels and memoirs, Abu-Jaber has carved a unique space in contemporary literature — weaving themes of heritage, displacement, and storytelling across borders. In this live panel, she will share her insights on writing between cultures, the nuances of Arab-American identity, and the enduring power of narrative to bridge personal and political landscapes.

Summer Sahras
2026-07-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Register for Location
Not every gathering is about the occasion. Sometimes it’s about the stories shared with an old friend or someone new, or the simple comfort of being surrounded by people who make a house feel like home.
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In a heartbreaking world that moves quickly, gatherings remind us to slow down, regroup and create moments to hold on to.
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Summer Sahras (gatherings) at Suzanne’s home on Mercer Island will be Fridays, July 10, 17 & 31, 6-9PM. Bring a plate to share, clippings from your garden for a centerpiece bouquet and/or an instrument to play. Suzanne has a piano & darbuka!
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Ya Hala will be serving refreshing Spritzers for suggested donations. Will have cards, backgammon sets, and dominoes on hand, along with a houka or two… Goal is to pause, breathe and be together. Yalla, join us!
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DM Suzanne or Hala for location.

BabyMorocco at Capitol Hill Block Party
2026-08-07 - 2026-08-09 | Neumos, 925 E Pike, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Clayton Pettet, known professionally as Babymorocco, is a Moroccan-born English singer, record producer, and performance artist.

Capitol Hill Block Party returns in a BIG way.
We’re back to three packed days of music, art and culture on a brand new weekend, August 7-9.
Join us in the heart of Seattle’s iconic Capitol Hill neighborhood while we shut down the streets for the city’s biggest party. Tickets on sale now. 21+.

Mapes Creek Watershed Hike
2026-08-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Register for Location
WELCOME TO MAPES CREEK
A land and culture tending practice. An ongoing series to learn the process and be in relationship. Guided by indigenous and Social Forestry principals. In collaboration with Green Seattle Partnership 💚🌲

Trillium offers this justice-oriented container as an opportunity to build connections, learn, practice, heal, create, and weave resilient communities anchored in land and water.

This time we’re going on a walk!
A naturalist-led wander through the Mapes Creek Watershed. An activity that supports feeling a sense of place and connection with our forests and waterways.
To better understand how this precious gem fits in the city’s landscape.
To learn about the history and challenges.
To understand our relationship and responsibility.
To imagine a future of resilience and mutual thriving.
We will start near the Mapes Creek headwaters (South Creston Street SCL substation) and meander through the Kubota Natural area (including the garden), by Sturdivant ravine, and finish at Be’er Sheva Park: the mouth of the creek and the water’s convergence with Lake Washington.
This journey will be a little over 2 miles downhill, with a few short sections of moderate climb. This walk is accessible to folks with moderate ability to move. 50% of the path is unpaved, with some uneven ground. Sturdy ankles are a must! Youth and children are enthusiastically invited.
Spots are limited to ensure rich experience for everyone 👂

Camp Palestine 2026 [California]
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-16 | Register for Location
CAMP PALESTINE 2026 🇵🇸
This August, youth and families will come together for a weekend of adventure, creativity, learning, and community as we journey across Palestine through stories, culture, art, games, outdoor activities, and meaningful connections.
August 14–16, 2026
Ages 7–18
Whether your child is returning or joining us for the first time, Camp Palestine offers a unique opportunity to build friendships, strengthen identity, and create lasting memories.
Financial assistance and group rates are available. If cost is a concern or you are registering multiple participants, please email us. We want Camp Palestine to be accessible to all families.
Register here

Comedian: Malik Elassal
2026-08-14 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-08-14 21:45 - 23:30, 2026-08-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Tacoma Comedy Club, 933 Market St, Tacoma, Washington, 98402, United States
Malik Elassal is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer known for his sharp, heartfelt comedy. His Lebanese-Canadian roots bring depth and perspective to his storytelling, earning him a spot on Vulture’s 2024 “Comedians You Should and Will Know” list.
Named a New Face at JFL Montreal 2022, he went on to tour nationally and earned viral acclaim with one of Don’t Tell Comedy’s most-watched sets, racking up over 3.5 million views. He returned to Just For Laughs in 2023 to perform at a Gala and as a part of the “Just For The Culture” Show, where he was a stand out.
On screen, Elassal stars in the FX/Hulu series Adults, playing Samir, an earnest over-thinker navigating life, love, and unemployment in New York City. Before this, Malik won Top Comic in his home city of Calgary, recorded sets for television at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and CBC’s New Wave of Standup, and performed the titular track of the Just For Laughs originals album ‘Yeehaw Hell Yeah’.
He currently resides in Brooklyn and performs regularly around the city and in clubs across the continent.
