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38th Annual Palestine Cultural Day in San Francisco
The Palestinian American Coalition proudly presents the 38th Annual Palestine Cultural Day at the Hall of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, at the San Francisco County Fair Building. Free additional parking and free shuttle at the St Anne of the Sunset Church, few blocks away from the festival. Food provided by: SAJJ Street Eats Food Truck, with authentic Palestinian Food. Reem's providing made to order manaeesh. and home-made sweets. Kids cultural arts and crafts, with lots of activities…
Find out more »Arabic Drumming Classes in St. Paul for Beginners
This fall, learn how to play the Arabic drum (derbeke, darbuka, doumbek, Arabic tabla) with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Whether or not you're a novice, you will learn all the important rhythms of Arabic music. Learn how to play the Arabic drum with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Even if you've never played this drum, you will learn the important rhythms of Arabic music. This is great fun for all levels: teens and adult…
Find out more »Family Workshop: Afghan Fighter Kites in Washington
Visit the exhibition Turquoise Mountain with teaching artist Mukhtar Ziarmal and learn about kite fighting, a popular activity for kids in Afghanistan. Then, return to the classroom to collaborate with family and friends on constructing and decorating your own kite. This program is designed for children ages 6–12 and adults to enjoy together.
Find out more »Arabic Drumming Classes in St. Paul
This fall, learn how to play the Arabic drum (derbeke, darbuka, doumbek, Arabic tabla) with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Whether or not you’re a novice, you will learn all the important rhythms of Arabic music. This class is designed for students who have acquired the basic skills of the Arabic tabla and already know how to produce the proper sounds of the drum, have comfort with some of the basic and popular rhythms and rolls. In…
Find out more »Family Workshop: Afghan Fighter Kites in Washington
Visit the exhibition Turquoise Mountain with teaching artist Mukhtar Ziarmal and learn about kite fighting, a popular activity for kids in Afghanistan. Then, return to the classroom to collaborate with family and friends on constructing and decorating your own kite. This program is designed for children ages 6–12 and adults to enjoy together.
Find out more »Arabic Finger Food Workshop in Adelaide
Middle Eastern food is all about finger food or 'mezze'. Bring a plate to share and join ALCASA members to make and taste a variety of Arabic finger food from different Arabic speaking countries. Suitable for children and adults.
Find out more »Ya Layl plays Mostly Middle Eastern in Santa Cruz
Ya Layl presents “Mostly Middle Eastern,” a program of Arabic, Turkish, Armenian, and other music performed by Sarah Michael, Peter Maund, and Suellen Primost. Special guest Niko Bakulich joins the trio for an eclectic evening of lively dance numbers, modal improvisations, American standards, and medieval pilgrim songs. Featuring: Sarah Michael – kanun (Arabic zither) Suellen Primost – cello Peter Maund – percussion Niko Bakulich – bass Kanun player Sarah Michael has been studying and performing Middle Eastern music for…
Find out more »Canadian Association of Muslims with Disabilities Eid Celebration in Toronto
Canadian Association of Muslims with Disabilities (CAM-D) invities you to our 5th Annual Eid Celebration For adults and children with disabilities, their families, and advocates. Celebrate Eid, Participate in Fun Activities, Network with New Friends! Admission is free! Wheelchair accessible location, for other disability-related accommodation requests, please email camd@camd.ca.
Find out more »Bassem Youssef: “The Joke Is Mightier Than the Sword” in Blacksburg
Egyptian satirist and former cardiac surgeon Bassem Youssef in Blacksburg, Virginia. Hailed as the Jon Stewart of the Arab world, Bassem Youssef has become an icon of free speech in the Middle East. His wildly popular political-satire TV show Al Bernameg was the most watched show across the region with 30 million viewers each week. Throughout its three seasons, Al Bernameg remained controversial through its humorous yet bold criticism of the ruling powers, which led to a barrage of lawsuits being filed against the…
Find out more »Arabic High Tea in Glasgow
Nothing says sugar better than syrup drenched Arabic sweets. Come along to try nutty baklavas and help us make flower scented babas. We will make you some lovely mint tea! This event is organized by "Soul Food Sisters" - a collective of immigrant women based in Govanhill, Glasgow with a shared passion for good and authentic food.
Find out more »Ultra American: A Patriot Act Written and Performed by Azhar Usman in Chicago
Famed comedian, Azhar Usman, takes to the stage with this brutally honest, unflinching one-man show. Ultra American: A Patriot Act explores the tensions and paradoxes surrounding the double consciousness of American Muslims living in an ever-polarizing world. Performances: 09/20/2016 7:30 - 9:00 PM 09/21/2016 7:30 - 9:00 PM 09/22/2016 7:30 - 9:00 PM An Artistic Statement from Azhar Usman Ultra American: A Patriot Act is the result of many years of wondering and wandering all over the…
Find out more »Arabic Songs & Percussion Workshops in Los Angeles
Beginning on September 20th and all the way to November 29th, I will be offering a course of ten sessions on learning Arabic songs, the structure and history of Arabic music and basics of Arabic rhythms. We will also learn some Arabic vocabulary and learn and practice the enunciation of the Arabic language. The classes will be offered in a studio in Downtown Los Angeles in order to accommodate those coming from the West side or the East side of…
Find out more »Bassem Youssef in College Park, Maryland
Bassem Youssef in College Park, Maryland on 20th September (in English) and on 21th September (in Arabic) at 8 PM. Hailed as the Jon Stewart of the Arab world, Bassem Youssef has become an icon of free speech in the Middle East. His wildly popular political-satire TV show Al Bernameg was the most watched show across the region with 30 million viewers each week. Throughout its three seasons, Al Bernameg remained controversial through its humorous yet bold criticism of the ruling powers, which led…
Find out more »Henna Creative Workshop in Paddington
Have you ever wanted to learn the art of henna? If the answer to that is Yes, join us at this fun & relaxing introductory level henna workshop, while you sip on a cuppa. Topics covered will include: Overview of henna preparation Introduction to basic design elements (Arabic style focus) Technique to use henna cones Creating your own design You will go back with a simple henna design or two created by yourself. Materials: Practice henna cones & doodling…
Find out more »Arabic Film Night in Blacksburg: Wadjda
Join us for Arabic Film Night! Film: Wadjda (Arabic with English Subtitles). The film portrays the predicament of 11-year old Wadjda, a Saudi Arabian girl who loves riding bikes, but who must deal with the social taboos associated with riding a bike as a female. Wadjda must also face the challenge of raising the funds necessary to purchase the bike of her choice. We accompany the resilient and resourceful Wadjda, as she perseveres at making her dream come true. Directed by…
Find out more »Bassem Youssef in College Park, Maryland
Bassem Youssef in College Park, Maryland on 20th September (in English) and on 21th September (in Arabic) at 8 PM. Hailed as the Jon Stewart of the Arab world, Bassem Youssef has become an icon of free speech in the Middle East. His wildly popular political-satire TV show Al Bernameg was the most watched show across the region with 30 million viewers each week. Throughout its three seasons, Al Bernameg remained controversial through its humorous yet bold criticism of the ruling powers, which led…
Find out more »Lecture in Glasgow: The Changing Role of Women 5 Years After the Arab Spring
The Changing Role of Women 5 Years After the Arab Spring by Haifa Zangana, Iraqi author and activist. Women’s rights have historically been a global concern, particularly in Arab countries, where many are living either in a conflict zone or under occupation. In war torn countries such as Syria, Iraq and Yemen, women have never been more vulnerable. House demolitions, the apartheid wall and domestic displacement under Israeli occupation have a negative gender differentiated impact on the lives of…
Find out more »Film Screening: Struggles and Triumphs of Stateless Women
Women's Voices on Screen features extraordinary films by and about women from around the world, developed by Women's Voices Now and Venice Arts. Watch the films. Join the conversation. Heidi Basch-Harod, Executive Director of Women's Voices Now, will lead a community discussion following the films. Heart on Fire Dir. Beri Shalmashi | Kurdistan | 2013 Derya tries to deal with the wounds of the past. But her badly burned body makes it complicated to just wash things off and move on. This film…
Find out more »Arabic Percussion Class in Fort Collins
Arabic Percussion Class features rhythm lessons and song creation on a number of Middle Eastern drums like doumbek, tar and riqq. The class is taught by Donovan Warnick, national instructor and featured performer at Elevation Belly Dance Festival! Explore the beauty of Middle Eastern music. Discover what makes this genre so special. Discuss the origins and purposes of the rhythm and cover several variations and see how the pieces play together. This class will be fun for all levels. If…
Find out more »Arabic Calligraphy with Faraz Khan in Fairfield
American Islamic calligrapher and artist Faraz Khan, the 2015 artist-in-residence at the Arts Council of Princeton University, will host a workshop on Friday, September 23, from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Walsh Gallery, Quick Center for the Arts. Materials and instruction provided. This workshop is presented in partnership with the Muslim Student Association and in conjunction with the exhibition Rick Shaefer: The Refugee Trilogy.
Find out more »Nasheed/Naat Concert for Women and Children in Birmingham
Calling out to all sisters, converts and children. If you are looking a for fun, energetic and uplifting experience then this is the event for you. Live singing in Arabic, English, Urdu and some French by a talented group of females called al-Hidaayah. They will be celebrating Eid with the community at their second concert this year. Voice only using tambourine and daff. This event will take place in Birmingham, near Coventry Road.
Find out more »Ultra American: A Patriot Act Written and Performed by Azhar Usman in Chicago
Famed comedian, Azhar Usman, takes to the stage with this brutally honest, unflinching one-man show. Ultra American: A Patriot Act explores the tensions and paradoxes surrounding the double consciousness of American Muslims living in an ever-polarizing world. An Artistic Statement from Azhar Usman Ultra American: A Patriot Act is the result of many years of wondering and wandering all over the planet, trying to make sense of my own existence in a seemingly insane world–a world full of…
Find out more »Ladies Meeting In Glendale
Our first meeting for the year. Worship and special segments with a new theme. The young girls will have there own meeting. Lunch will be served and baby and kid sitting available. Welcome back ladies.
Find out more »Arabesque Immersion in Boston
Two or Four days of immersing yourself in the unique Arabesque approach to Middle East dance that Yasmina Ramzy has created over 32 years. The course includes technique discovery and drilling, music awareness, cultural history & significance, and emotional expression. Half of the day is focused on Arabesque Style dance technique with thorough feedback and the other half of the day focuses on regional Folklore, music genres, Arab nuance, studying the legends of bellydance with historical and socio-political commentary.…
Find out more »Mid-East Music Class and Orchestra in San Antonio
Are you interested in playing or singing Turkish and middle east music? Both pros and amateurs are welcome.We’ll teach you as much as you want to learn and the classes are free. Open to anyone who can play an instrument or sing at any level. We will be teaching and playing traditional Turkish music as well as other mid-east styles including Greek, Arabic, Jewish and Armenian. We hope this will lead to a community orchestra and performances at festivals…
Find out more »Concert in San Francisco: Scheherazade and other Exotic Tales
A mesmerizing concert you will not want to miss! Rimsky-Korsakov’s symphonic suite "Scheherazade" is based on One Thousand and One Nights. This brilliant orchestral suite is considered Rimsky-Korsakov's most popular work. The band will also perform James Hosay’s "Persis" (another name for Persia); a mysterious Middle Eastern work combining lively orchestration and a “stunning chase.” "Suite Divermento" by Germaine Tailleferre was a model of the late Renaissance dance suite. Each movement has a distinct style and melody, with the suite…
Find out more »Ultra American: A Patriot Act Written and Performed by Azhar Usman in Chicago
Famed comedian, Azhar Usman, takes to the stage with this brutally honest, unflinching one-man show. Ultra American: A Patriot Act explores the tensions and paradoxes surrounding the double consciousness of American Muslims living in an ever-polarizing world. Performances: 09/24/2016 4:00 - 5:30 PM 09/25/2016 4:00 - 5:30 PM An Artistic Statement from Azhar Usman Ultra American: A Patriot Act is the result of many years of wondering and wandering all over the planet, trying to make sense…
Find out more »Spice! Dances of the African and Arab Diaspora in Tacoma
SPICE! is a glitzy showcase of dance styles from around the world with origins in the African and Arab diaspora, complete with award-winning dance performers, dazzling costumes, and live music! Featuring performances by Jafra Dabke Team (Palestinian Dabke) Cuadros Azahares (Flamenco dance and live music) Shining (Raqs Shamadan) Camille of Tudo Belezo (Rio Samba and Samba Reggae) B A L O R I C O Vanessa and Eduardo (Afro-Latin Salsa Ballroom) Yasmin of Japan (Egyptian Shaabi Cocktail) La'twon Allen (Rhythmic…
Find out more »Baladino live in Albequrque
Mediterranean folk band Baladino embraces rock and electronic influences to bring authentic interpretations of Jewish Sephardic and Ladino melodies into fresh dialogue with their trans-Mediterranean past. With stunning vocals, unexpected instrumentation, and pitch-perfect arrangements, this Israeli group melds sounds spanning in origin from Egypt to Armenia to Spain. During Baladino’s live performances, songs often form a jumping-off point for instrumental improvisations driven by traditional Mediterranean grooves. These soulful explorations evoke the harmonies and timbres that often lived side by…
Find out more »Dinner with Zia Mohyeddin – TCF Seattle Annual 2016 Fundraiser in Washington
TCF Seattle invites you its 2016 Fundraiser dinner. Zia Mohyeddin will be joining us from Pakistan along with one of the co-founders of TCF Mushtaq Chhapra. Arrive before 6:30 and you will also be part of a raffle to win awesome prizes. Free childcare is available for children under the age of 10.
Find out more »Hadi Aswad with Star One man show Elio Mitri in Wallington
Super Star Hadi Aswad with Star One man show Elio Mitri and belly dance show by Lidia. Join us and enjoy the show with our delicious middle eastern cuisine.
Find out more »Arabic Drumming Classes in St. Paul for Beginners
This fall, learn how to play the Arabic drum (derbeke, darbuka, doumbek, Arabic tabla) with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Whether or not you’re a novice, you will learn all the important rhythms of Arabic music. Learn how to play the Arabic drum with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Even if you’ve never played this drum, you will learn the important rhythms of Arabic music. This is great fun for all levels: teens and adult…
Find out more »Arabic Drumming Classes in St. Paul
This fall, learn how to play the Arabic drum (derbeke, darbuka, doumbek, Arabic tabla) with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Whether or not you’re a novice, you will learn all the important rhythms of Arabic music. This class is designed for students who have acquired the basic skills of the Arabic tabla and already know how to produce the proper sounds of the drum, have comfort with some of the basic and popular rhythms and rolls. In…
Find out more »A Celebration of World Music, Dance, and Poetry in Dallas
In celebration of International Peace Week, Unity on Greenville, a community of loving, inclusive spirituality, presents “Declare World Peace: A Celebration of World Music, Dance, and Spirituality” --] focusing on the theme of peace and tolerance across lines of class/caste, creed, and community. The concert is co-presented by Sangeet Millennium, and M&M (Mindfulness & Meditation) Series. It is co-sponsored by Mystic Mandala and Dhyana Yoga. This multidisciplinary concert features the Dallas and Austin-based Indo-jazz-world fusion project Sangeet Millennium…
Find out more »Helm: Classical/Folkloric Music from the Arab World in Occidental
Occidental Center for the Arts presents Helm: Classical/Folkloric Music from Turkey and the Arab World. This accomplished troupe of multi-instrumentalists led by Ling Shien and Mark Bell play original compositions and traditional music from Turkey, the Middle East and the Arab world. HELM, based in Marin County, features accomplished musicians Ling Shien on Arabic woodwinds, accordion and vocals with Mark Bell and David Two Hawk on percussion; with Larry Klein, David Glazier and Pat Bogel on oud, qanun, and…
Find out more »Baladino at DROM, NYC
Mediterranean folk band Baladino embraces rock and electronic influences to bring authentic interpretations of Jewish Sephardic and Ladino melodies into fresh dialogue with their trans-Mediterranean past. With stunning vocals, unexpected instrumentation, and pitch-perfect arrangements, this Israeli group melds sounds spanning in origin from Egypt to Armenia to Spain. During Baladino’s live performances, songs often form a jumping-off point for instrumental improvisations driven by traditional Mediterranean grooves. These soulful explorations evoke the harmonies and timbres that often lived side by…
Find out more »Arabic Songs & Percussion Workshops in Los Angeles
Beginning on September 20th and all the way to November 29th, I will be offering a course of ten sessions on learning Arabic songs, the structure and history of Arabic music and basics of Arabic rhythms. We will also learn some Arabic vocabulary and learn and practice the enunciation of the Arabic language. The classes will be offered in a studio in Downtown Los Angeles in order to accommodate those coming from the West side or the East side of…
Find out more »Arab Film Festival in Rotterdam
The Filmfestival that takes you to the Arab world and surprise you with impressive stories. Arab Camera Festival is a 4 day journey through the Arab world. Get to know the rich history, the politics, the beauty and the artistry of this extraordinary part of the world. Featured festival films 2016: Barakah Meets Barakah - In a time when traditions walk side by side with smartphones and social medias, Barakah, a funny and improbable municipal agent responsible to enforce order in…
Find out more »The Arab of the Future 2: A Graphic Memoir in Los Angeles
Best-selling cartoonist and filmmaker and a former contributor to the satirical publication Charlie Hebdo, Riad Sattouf shares from his highly anticipated continuation of The Arab of the Future — a recollection of his childhood as his family shuttled back and forth between France and the Middle East. In conversation with Elvis Mitchell, film critic and host of "The Treatment" on KCRW 89.9 FM. Sattouf’s latest graphic memoir travels to his father’s hometown of Homs, where the young Sattouf attends schools and…
Find out more »Arabic Percussion Class in Fort Collins
Arabic Percussion Class features rhythm lessons and song creation on a number of Middle Eastern drums like doumbek, tar and riqq. The class is taught by Donovan Warnick, national instructor and featured performer at Elevation Belly Dance Festival! Explore the beauty of Middle Eastern music. Discover what makes this genre so special. Discuss the origins and purposes of the rhythm and cover several variations and see how the pieces play together. This class will be fun for all levels. If…
Find out more »Screenings of “Barakah Meets Barakah” at Vancouver International Film Festival
Mahmoud Sabbagh’s remarkably candid Saudi Arabian love story uses acerbic humour to provide an insightful look at a time and place where tradition clashes with the modern world of smart phones and social media. Director Mahmoud Sabbagh Country of Origin:Saudi Arabia Year:2016 Running Time:88 mins Cast: Hisham Fageeh, Fatima Al Banawi, Sami Hifny, Khairia Nazmi, Abdulmajeed Al-Ruhaidi, Turki SheikkDirector Mahmoud Sabbagh Genial Barakah (Hisham Fageeh) is a Jeddah municipal civil servant whose origins are humble, to say the least,…
Find out more »Performance: The Art of Afghan Music in Washington
Hear traditional Afghan songs (ghazals) based on classical Urdu and Persian poetry and performed by one of the leading vocalists in Afghanistan with Ahmad Fanoos (vocals), Mehran Fanoos (violin) and Saleiman Azizi, (tabla). Ahmad Fanoos is as renowned for his traditional and classical music as he is for his modern pop songs. He has performed at New Year (Nowruz) celebrations for the large Afghan community in Moscow and at major venues in Delhi, Goa, Tehran, and Dubai. He recently appeared at…
Find out more »Screenings of “Between Fences” at Vancouver International Film Festival
The dark and tragic irony that Israel, a nation of immigrants, has taken to interning refugees from Africa cannot have been lost on Avi Mograbi, a filmmaker whose ironic and passionate political documentaries are familiar to VIFF regulars. For the last few years, the Holot Detention Centre in the middle of the Negev Desert has been home to thousands of African refugees from Eritrea and Sudan. With no legal status in Israel and no government plans to deal with them,…
Find out more »Hilal Dance Workshop with Suraya Hilal in Canberra
Hilal is a contemporary Egyptian dance form that uses Egyptian music in all its forms to get the dancer moving. This dance form enhances body confidence allowing the dancer to feel grounded, improve posture, core strength, agility and grace. All dancers are welcome whatever your experience. We use breath-work and gentle yoga style warm-up to help us align, stretch and relax before we dance. Hilal Dance is the art dance based on all the creative, theatrical and educational…
Find out more »US Arab Radio Celebrates 11 Years in Michigan
US Arab Radio celebrates 11 years as the only daily radio program addressing Arab-American issues. The celebration will take place on Sept. 30 during an end of Ramadan Banquet, Sahra with the Arab-American Community, and it will feature first Syrian opera singer Lubana Alquntar, world-class speaker and author Al Cole, and a host of journalists and media personalities. Detroit radio personality and author Crystal Mayo will emcee the event. U.S. Arab Radio and its founder Laila Alhusiniwill present U.S.…
Find out more »Hussein Al Deek and talented star Majid Kaka in Windsor
Hussein Al Deek and talented star Majid Kaka in Windsor, Canada
Find out more »Screenings of “Under the Shadow” at Vancouver International Film Festival
With the Iran-Iraq conflict raging on, Shideh (Narges Rashidi) discovers that her Tehran apartment is no sanctuary when a missile crashes through the roof but fails to detonate. The Damoclean dread is further stoked when a djinn manifests and malevolently targets her daughter, proving itself the most terrifying paranormal interloper since The Babadook. Director Babak Anvari has crafted a small-scale masterpiece rich in subtext. A delectable, increasingly unnerving shiver-fest. Director Babak Anvari Country of Origin: UK/Jordan/Qatar Year:2015 Running Time:84…
Find out more »Arabic Script – with Elinor Holland in New York
We will introduce the alphabet and its historical use in calligraphy before moving onto trying reed or bamboo pens and ink to get a taste of the experience of writing. We will not expect to master this script, but rather expand our horizons technically, visually and culturally. Everyone is welcome! This will be an excursion out of our usual world of Roman letterforms. Imagine yourself about a thousand years ago. The continent of Europe is in darkness but there is…
Find out more »Mid-East Music Class and Orchestra in San Antonio
Are you interested in playing or singing Turkish and middle east music? Both pros and amateurs are welcome.We’ll teach you as much as you want to learn and the classes are free. Open to anyone who can play an instrument or sing at any level. We will be teaching and playing traditional Turkish music as well as other mid-east styles including Greek, Arabic, Jewish and Armenian. We hope this will lead to a community orchestra and performances at festivals…
Find out more »Performance: The Art of Afghan Music in Washington
Hear traditional Afghan songs (ghazals) based on classical Urdu and Persian poetry and performed by one of the leading vocalists in Afghanistan with Ahmad Fanoos (vocals), Mehran Fanoos (violin) and Saleiman Azizi, (tabla). Ahmad Fanoos is as renowned for his traditional and classical music as he is for his modern pop songs. He has performed at New Year (Nowruz) celebrations for the large Afghan community in Moscow and at major venues in Delhi, Goa, Tehran, and Dubai. He recently appeared at…
Find out more »Performance: The Art of Afghan Music in Washington
Hear traditional Afghan songs (ghazals) based on classical Urdu and Persian poetry and performed by one of the leading vocalists in Afghanistan with Ahmad Fanoos (vocals), Mehran Fanoos (violin) and Saleiman Azizi, (tabla). Ahmad Fanoos is as renowned for his traditional and classical music as he is for his modern pop songs. He has performed at New Year (Nowruz) celebrations for the large Afghan community in Moscow and at major venues in Delhi, Goa, Tehran, and Dubai. He recently appeared at…
Find out more »9th Annual Arabic Dinner in Chico
9th Annual Arabic Dinner prepared by Ali Sarsour and Friends. Dinner and Silent auction All proceeds go to support the work of the Shalom Free Clinic For Reservations or Questions call Nancy at 518-8422 Tickets available at the Shalom Free Clinic Sundays 1 to 4 pm
Find out more »Arabic Drumming Classes in St. Paul for Beginners
This fall, learn how to play the Arabic drum (derbeke, darbuka, doumbek, Arabic tabla) with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Whether or not you’re a novice, you will learn all the important rhythms of Arabic music. Learn how to play the Arabic drum with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Even if you’ve never played this drum, you will learn the important rhythms of Arabic music. This is great fun for all levels: teens and adult…
Find out more »Arabic Drumming Classes in St. Paul
This fall, learn how to play the Arabic drum (derbeke, darbuka, doumbek, Arabic tabla) with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Whether or not you’re a novice, you will learn all the important rhythms of Arabic music. This class is designed for students who have acquired the basic skills of the Arabic tabla and already know how to produce the proper sounds of the drum, have comfort with some of the basic and popular rhythms and rolls. In…
Find out more »Performance: The Art of Afghan Music in Washington
Hear traditional Afghan songs (ghazals) based on classical Urdu and Persian poetry and performed by one of the leading vocalists in Afghanistan with Ahmad Fanoos (vocals), Mehran Fanoos (violin) and Saleiman Azizi, (tabla). Ahmad Fanoos is as renowned for his traditional and classical music as he is for his modern pop songs. He has performed at New Year (Nowruz) celebrations for the large Afghan community in Moscow and at major venues in Delhi, Goa, Tehran, and Dubai. He recently appeared at…
Find out more »Performance: The Art of Afghan Music in Washington
Hear traditional Afghan songs (ghazals) based on classical Urdu and Persian poetry and performed by one of the leading vocalists in Afghanistan with Ahmad Fanoos (vocals), Mehran Fanoos (violin) and Saleiman Azizi, (tabla). Ahmad Fanoos is as renowned for his traditional and classical music as he is for his modern pop songs. He has performed at New Year (Nowruz) celebrations for the large Afghan community in Moscow and at major venues in Delhi, Goa, Tehran, and Dubai. He recently appeared at…
Find out more »UPA Benefit Concert in Arlington: A Night for Palestine – Music for Life
Please join us for an evening to raise awareness and funds for Palestinians in need. The evening will feature Palestinian musician, composer and educator Ramzi Aburedwan andDal'ouna Ensemble, featuring Lebanese singer Abeer Nehme on Sunday, October 2nd, 2016. As you arrive and check-in between 6:00 and 7:00pm, view “Gaza Through a Child's Eyes” - a UPA Gaza children’s art exhibit. The music program will begin at 7:00pm. Featured in concert will be the music of Ramzi Aburedwan and his…
Find out more »Screenings of “Sonita” at Vancouver International Film Festival
The dismaying practice of selling teenagers into marriage is thrust into the damning spotlight in Rokhsareh Ghaem Maghami’s essential documentary. An Afghan refugee in Iran, 14-year-old Sonita aspires to be a hip-hop superstar like Rihanna. But such fantasies can’t fully distract her from the grim reality that she and her teenage friends all have prices on their heads. During breaks at school, she and her fellow refugees don’t talk about boys or pop culture trends, but how much their parents…
Find out more »Screenings of “Between Fences” at Vancouver International Film Festival
The dark and tragic irony that Israel, a nation of immigrants, has taken to interning refugees from Africa cannot have been lost on Avi Mograbi, a filmmaker whose ironic and passionate political documentaries are familiar to VIFF regulars. For the last few years, the Holot Detention Centre in the middle of the Negev Desert has been home to thousands of African refugees from Eritrea and Sudan. With no legal status in Israel and no government plans to deal with them,…
Find out more »TCF Quiz Night in London
TCF-UK brings you an evening of trivia, laughter, delicious food, and friendly competition, all for a fantastic cause! Battle out our Quiz rounds with your family and friends over a delectable three course meal for just £25! Part proceeds will go towards The Citizens Foundation (TCF), Pakistan's largest education charity which builds and supports schools for underprivileged children in urban and rural slums. Team: each team will consist of 8 members. Get your squad together or be assigned randomly…
Find out more »Screenings of “Under the Shadow” at Vancouver International Film Festival
With the Iran-Iraq conflict raging on, Shideh (Narges Rashidi) discovers that her Tehran apartment is no sanctuary when a missile crashes through the roof but fails to detonate. The Damoclean dread is further stoked when a djinn manifests and malevolently targets her daughter, proving itself the most terrifying paranormal interloper since The Babadook. Director Babak Anvari has crafted a small-scale masterpiece rich in subtext. A delectable, increasingly unnerving shiver-fest. Director Babak Anvari Country of Origin: UK/Jordan/Qatar Year:2015 Running Time:84…
Find out more »Screenings of “Sonita” at Vancouver International Film Festival
The dismaying practice of selling teenagers into marriage is thrust into the damning spotlight in Rokhsareh Ghaem Maghami’s essential documentary. An Afghan refugee in Iran, 14-year-old Sonita aspires to be a hip-hop superstar like Rihanna. But such fantasies can’t fully distract her from the grim reality that she and her teenage friends all have prices on their heads. During breaks at school, she and her fellow refugees don’t talk about boys or pop culture trends, but how much their parents…
Find out more »Arabic Songs & Percussion Workshops in Los Angeles
Beginning on September 20th and all the way to November 29th, I will be offering a course of ten sessions on learning Arabic songs, the structure and history of Arabic music and basics of Arabic rhythms. We will also learn some Arabic vocabulary and learn and practice the enunciation of the Arabic language. The classes will be offered in a studio in Downtown Los Angeles in order to accommodate those coming from the West side or the East side of…
Find out more »Screenings of “As I Open My Eyes” at Vancouver International Film Festival
Tunis, summer 2010. The Jasmine Revolution is still a few months in the future. Eighteen-year-old Farah (Baya Medhaffer), the lead singer in a political rock band, and her musician friends are making the Ben Ali government uneasy. Farah’s family thinks she should prepare to study medicine but she tends to disagree. She has a passion for life and is the midst of discovering love and the beauty of her city by night. She does all of this against the will…
Find out more »2016 DC Palestinian Film + Arts Festival in Washington
The sixth annual DC Palestinian Film + Arts Festival will run October 5-9, 2016. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for the full program! The DCPFAF showcases the work of Palestinian artists in Palestine and in diaspora. The stories shared in this festival are not necessarily about the Palestinian experience in relation to the Israeli occupation and apartheid, nor are the stories necessarily about Palestinians. They are stories told by Palestinians that reflect the dynamic formation of a transnational identity…
Find out more »Screenings of “Sins of the Flesh” at Vancouver International Film Festival
From one of Egypt’s most controversial and taboo-breaking filmmakers comes a drama of betrayal, passion and political upheaval. A year after the events that kicked off the Arab Spring, millions of Egyptians gathered to demand the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak. The January protests lasted 18 days and saw numerous attempts by the government to silence dissent using censorship and violence. In his latest film, director Khaled El Hagar establishes a parallel narrative, in which an erotic and symbolic struggle…
Find out more »Screenings of “Beyond the Mountains and Hills” at Vancouver International Film Festival
Compassionate and critical in equal measure, Erin Kolirin’s (The Band’s Visit) film is a long, hard look at an Israeli family. Meet the Greenbaums: David (Alon Pdut) is the patriarch, retired from military service and trying his hand at the food-sales business; wife Rina (Shiree Nadav-Naor) is a schoolteacher driven to look for passion outside the home; son Omri (Noam Imber) is mostly withdrawn until a decisive moment; and daughter Yifat (Mili Eshet) is a subversive spirit whose convictions lead…
Find out more »Arabic Percussion Class in Fort Collins
Arabic Percussion Class features rhythm lessons and song creation on a number of Middle Eastern drums like doumbek, tar and riqq. The class is taught by Donovan Warnick, national instructor and featured performer at Elevation Belly Dance Festival! Explore the beauty of Middle Eastern music. Discover what makes this genre so special. Discuss the origins and purposes of the rhythm and cover several variations and see how the pieces play together. This class will be fun for all levels. If…
Find out more »Las Vegas Lebanese American Festival
Drawing a crowd of over 10,000 guests, the Lebanese American Festival celebrates the cuisine, history and culture of the Lebanese community. Guests can sample a vast array of authentic cuisine, enjoy live entertainment, dance the night away to traditional music and enter a raffle to win a sizable cash prize. With activities for attendees of all ages, this is a family-friendly event not to be missed. There will be rides and games for the entire family, and United…
Find out more »Screenings of “Sins of the Flesh” at Vancouver International Film Festival
From one of Egypt’s most controversial and taboo-breaking filmmakers comes a drama of betrayal, passion and political upheaval. A year after the events that kicked off the Arab Spring, millions of Egyptians gathered to demand the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak. The January protests lasted 18 days and saw numerous attempts by the government to silence dissent using censorship and violence. In his latest film, director Khaled El Hagar establishes a parallel narrative, in which an erotic and symbolic struggle…
Find out more »Arabian Night With Mama Lamees in San Francisco
Mama Lamees will be serving unique, traditional and fresh Middle Eastern food that is created with passion and love. This dinner will be a 3 course meal inspired by many different regional Middle Eastern cuisines that Mama Lamees has experienced in her lifetime. Appetizers Hummus - Puréed garbanzo beans mixed with tahini, garlic and fresh lemon juice. Musakhan - Baked pita bread topped with seasoned caramelized onions, roasted almond and sumac. Ejja - Cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, onions & garlic…
Find out more »Olympia Arab Festival: Sharing Culture – Creating Community
Shuruq III: Sharing Culture – Creating Community Come celebrate Arab Culture at this family-friendly event featuring Arab artists, educational tables, food, music, and more! The event will take place during Fall Arts Walk at The Olympia Center. The festival is a cultural weekend authentically celebrating food, culture, traditions, lifestyles, and peoples of the Arab world. The planning process is an opportunity to alter misconceptions, connect diverse members of our community, create cross-cultural friendships, and strengthen each planner, participant and volunteer.…
Find out more »The Beautiful Art of Arabic Calligraphy in San Jose
As a participant of Asia Week, the Bay Area's first weeklong event celebration of Asian arts and culture, the Islamic Art Exhibit presents, Arabic Calligraphy Lecture/ Demonstration/ Workshop by Arash Shirinbab and Zubair Simab Session 1: 11-1 pm Session 2: 2 - 4 pm
Find out more »Mid-East Music Class and Orchestra in San Antonio
Are you interested in playing or singing Turkish and middle east music? Both pros and amateurs are welcome.We’ll teach you as much as you want to learn and the classes are free. Open to anyone who can play an instrument or sing at any level. We will be teaching and playing traditional Turkish music as well as other mid-east styles including Greek, Arabic, Jewish and Armenian. We hope this will lead to a community orchestra and performances at festivals…
Find out more »Love Changes Everything in Bradford
Love Changes Everything with West End star Tabitha Webb, an evening of music with a message. Pupils from Grange Technology College will be performing two songs with Tabitha Webb on the evening, and art exhibits by pupils from St. Oswald’s Church of England Primary Academy will be available to view during the interval. Hear about the amazing work that Interserve workers are doing in 35 countries in Asia and the Arab world, serving the homeless, the hungry, the thirsty,…
Find out more »Screenings of “As I Open My Eyes” at Vancouver International Film Festival
Tunis, summer 2010. The Jasmine Revolution is still a few months in the future. Eighteen-year-old Farah (Baya Medhaffer), the lead singer in a political rock band, and her musician friends are making the Ben Ali government uneasy. Farah’s family thinks she should prepare to study medicine but she tends to disagree. She has a passion for life and is the midst of discovering love and the beauty of her city by night. She does all of this against the will…
Find out more »Layali Zaman Fall Concert 2016 in Pasadena
Layali Zaman Orchestra (LZO) presents Middle East Music to the community. LZO is dedicated to promoting cultural exposure of the music of the Middle East for the purposes of education, participation, appreciation, and entertainment by performing for the community at large. Performances promote solo ensemble members of various talent levels and also well-known entertainers and musicians from the community at large.
Find out more »Arabic Drumming Classes in St. Paul for Beginners
This fall, learn how to play the Arabic drum (derbeke, darbuka, doumbek, Arabic tabla) with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Whether or not you’re a novice, you will learn all the important rhythms of Arabic music. Learn how to play the Arabic drum with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Even if you’ve never played this drum, you will learn the important rhythms of Arabic music. This is great fun for all levels: teens and adult…
Find out more »Arabic Drumming Classes in St. Paul
This fall, learn how to play the Arabic drum (derbeke, darbuka, doumbek, Arabic tabla) with Professor Khaldoun Samman in an ensemble setting. Whether or not you’re a novice, you will learn all the important rhythms of Arabic music. This class is designed for students who have acquired the basic skills of the Arabic tabla and already know how to produce the proper sounds of the drum, have comfort with some of the basic and popular rhythms and rolls. In…
Find out more »Arabic Vocal Workshop + Concert (DTLA) in Los Angeles
Studio Arab-esque in Downtown Los Angeles is pleased to host a special two-hour vocal workshop followed by a live performance. Led by critically acclaimed vocalist and vocal coach Shelley Thomas, the vocal workshop includes instructions and demonstrations on maqamat (melodic modes in Arabic music), pitch precision, ornamentation, storytelling, and improvisation. Together we will explore maqamat (microtonal scale systems), pitch precision, ornamentation, storytelling, improvisation, complex rhythm, vocal tambre, and melodic ideas in classical Arabic music. We will explore the…
Find out more »Screenings of “Beyond the Mountains and Hills” at Vancouver International Film Festival
Compassionate and critical in equal measure, Erin Kolirin’s (The Band’s Visit) film is a long, hard look at an Israeli family. Meet the Greenbaums: David (Alon Pdut) is the patriarch, retired from military service and trying his hand at the food-sales business; wife Rina (Shiree Nadav-Naor) is a schoolteacher driven to look for passion outside the home; son Omri (Noam Imber) is mostly withdrawn until a decisive moment; and daughter Yifat (Mili Eshet) is a subversive spirit whose convictions lead…
Find out more »Screenings of “Junction 48” at Vancouver International Film Festival
Hip-hop and politics have long gone hand in hand; here we see them in a story of the Palestinian struggle. Udi Aloni’s film has a strong, charismatic character at its centre: Kareem, played by Tamer Nafar, the movie’s co-writer and a real-life rapper. This Palestinian youth lives in Lod, a rundown town outside of Tel Aviv. At the film’s beginning he’s drifting through life, moving between temp jobs and consorting with ne’er-do-wells, but some harsh events spur him to take…
Find out more »Screenings of “Barakah Meets Barakah” at Vancouver International Film Festival
Mahmoud Sabbagh’s remarkably candid Saudi Arabian love story uses acerbic humour to provide an insightful look at a time and place where tradition clashes with the modern world of smart phones and social media. Director Mahmoud Sabbagh Country of Origin:Saudi Arabia Year:2016 Running Time:88 mins Cast: Hisham Fageeh, Fatima Al Banawi, Sami Hifny, Khairia Nazmi, Abdulmajeed Al-Ruhaidi, Turki SheikkDirector Mahmoud Sabbagh Genial Barakah (Hisham Fageeh) is a Jeddah municipal civil servant whose origins are humble, to say the least,…
Find out more »Screenings of “Junction 48” at Vancouver International Film Festival
Hip-hop and politics have long gone hand in hand; here we see them in a story of the Palestinian struggle. Udi Aloni’s film has a strong, charismatic character at its centre: Kareem, played by Tamer Nafar, the movie’s co-writer and a real-life rapper. This Palestinian youth lives in Lod, a rundown town outside of Tel Aviv. At the film’s beginning he’s drifting through life, moving between temp jobs and consorting with ne’er-do-wells, but some harsh events spur him to take…
Find out more »Celebration of Arabian Culture in London
Hello Hultians, its our pleasure to invite you to the First Event Arabian Society holds at hult. There will be free Arab food, and awesome Arab Music at first floor social area hope to see you all there!
Find out more »Arabic Songs & Percussion Workshops in Los Angeles
Beginning on September 20th and all the way to November 29th, I will be offering a course of ten sessions on learning Arabic songs, the structure and history of Arabic music and basics of Arabic rhythms. We will also learn some Arabic vocabulary and learn and practice the enunciation of the Arabic language. The classes will be offered in a studio in Downtown Los Angeles in order to accommodate those coming from the West side or the East side of…
Find out more »“When I saw you” Screening in Londonderry
Join us for a special screening of the award winning film, "When I saw you". Plus a short discussion of Arabic films. "When I saw you" (Lamma shoftak) is set in Jordan in 1967. Tens of thousands of refugees pour across the border from Palestine. Having been separated from his father in the chaos of war, Tarek, 11, and his mother Ghaydaa, are amongst this latest wave of refugees. Placed in “temporary” refugee camps, Tarek runs away in a…
Find out more »Arabic Open Doors at University of Maryland
Join the Arabic community at UMD for an afternoon of food, cultural activities, and information on our programs! Feel free to stay all afternoon or just drop in for a session. Invite all your friends! Activities: 3:00PM Introduction to UMD Programs (Arabic Flagship Program, Summer Institute, and Project GO) 3:45PM Arabic Calligraphy Workshop 4:15PM Q&A with Current Students 5:00PM Arabic Flagship Music Club Preview
Find out more »“Bennesbeh Labokra, Chou?” Screening in Sydney
For lovers of Ziad Rahbani and classic Lebanese theatre, we present "Bennesbeh Labokra, Chou?" If you grew up listening to the tapes, now you can watch the play. If you've never heard of it or Ziad, then you need to come see this iconic Lebanese story on film for the first time since 1978. A very special piece of Lebanese history, theatre and cinema! Performed in 1978 over eight months, Bennesbeh Labokra, Chou? takes place in a bar in the trendy…
Find out more »Arab Strap in London
Arab Strap 20th Anniversary show. Arab Strap are a Scottish alternative rock band whose core members are Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton.
Find out more »Arabic Percussion Class in Fort Collins
Arabic Percussion Class features rhythm lessons and song creation on a number of Middle Eastern drums like doumbek, tar and riqq. The class is taught by Donovan Warnick, national instructor and featured performer at Elevation Belly Dance Festival! Explore the beauty of Middle Eastern music. Discover what makes this genre so special. Discuss the origins and purposes of the rhythm and cover several variations and see how the pieces play together. This class will be fun for all levels. If…
Find out more »Arabic Beats/Hishek Bishek in London
Hishek Bishek is back! Join SOAS Students' Union at the SOAS bar for a night of belly dancing to old and new popular Arabic music.
Find out more »Conference in Washington – Democracy in the Arab world: The Obama Legacy and Beyond
The first annual conference titled "Democracy in the Arab World: The Obama Legacy and Beyond", in partnership with the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Denver’s Josef Korbel School of International Studies. As the Arab world remains in a downward spiral more than five years after the Arab Spring, Arab Center Washington DC is featuring distinguished scholars and experts to critically examine the state of democracy in the Arab world, assess the factors that contributed to…
Find out more »Arab Strap in Manchester
Arab Strap 20th Anniversary show. Arab Strap are a Scottish alternative rock band whose core members are Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton.
Find out more »Arabic Cooking Workshop in Pittsburgh
CMU Arab Student Organization will be hosting an Arabic food cooking workshop, where you can learn to cook Tabouleh, hummus, balalit, and more! This is a great event to expand your cooking abilities!
Find out more »Arabic Music & Open Mic Night in Boston
Come join BU Saudi Cultural Club for a night of fun, talent, beauty, and creativity. Passionate students, beginners and professionals, from across Boston are here to perform for you oud, piano, drums, darbuka, poetry, and more. Whether you want to perform or just enjoy the show, come and join us in bringing art to life.
Find out more »MOSAIQUES Festival of World Culture 2016 – 2 Day Festival Pass: Acid Arab
MOSAIQUES is a festival of world culture, celebrating diversity in music, film and art from all over the world. For its 16th edition, MOSAIQUES is broadening its scope and expanding its programme to cover two full days of events, across two venues. This year's live music line-up for the main shows at Rich Mix will features cutting-edge contemporary music produced in France, UK, Turkey and beyond, with a mix of genres to delight all ears.
Find out more »Sean Paul feat Tamer Hosny in Virginia
Hona Radio USA is proud and excited to introduce a cultural music festival featuring world renowned artists Tamer Hosny and Sean Paul in October of this year. This unprecedented collaboration will be a new experience in US Concerts for the Arab American community. American music fans will recognize Sean Paul, who’s new song “Cheap Thrills” featuring Sia, is ranked number five on The Billboard Hot 100 Songs. Tamer Hosny is one of the leading Middle Eastern artists and has…
Find out more »Kadim Al Sahir in Montreal
Kadim “Caesar” Al Sahir is an Iraqi singer, composer, and poet. He has been dubbed the “Caesar of Arabic Song” and “Iraq’s Ambassador to the world.” He is one of the most successful singers in the history of the Arab World. He performs with an orchestra of twenty to thirty musicians on Arabic percussion, oud, qanun, nay, and a full complement of strings (violin, cello, and bass). While some of his work makes use of electronic musical sounds,…
Find out more »Arabian Nights: Theme Party in San Francisco
Come escape the city into a whole new world! Bring your harem to kick off the weekend with some pong and specialty themed cocktails! Dress up in theme and you can have your cards read by a renowned fortune teller, Jamie Starzyk, and dance the night away to sexy house beats provided by DJ Bass Cadet, DJ Huff Daddy & DJ Ranidu. 21 & over. Table reservations are highly suggested and can be made within 5 days of the event…
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