CULINARY EXPERIENCE
The United States Of CouscousFri July 4th, 2pm to 12am
Barzakh Cafe, Crown Heights We’re ditching BBQ this 4th of july! 5 chefs, from Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Mauritania, and Libya—bring their regional takes on couscous to one table. Live sets of Maghrebian music will soundtrack the evening, with all-day happy hour to keep the mood lifted. Fireworks will be popping off in the neighborhood throughout the evening. The game is on! | |
PARTY
Yalla Habibi Arabic Sundowner Cruise PartySat July 5th, 5:30-10pm
Pier 36 You know it’s Summer when the boats are out! what to expect? Live DJs spinning Arabic, international, and deep party grooves, food, drinks, and shisha available on board. Dress code: white. | |
MUSIC CONCERT
Kulthumyat Trio: Soiree Egyptian & TunisianTues July 8th, 7-10pm
Barzakh Cafe, Crown Heights This one is extra special to me! a unique trio that will present its own interpretations of some of Um Kulthum’s greatest masterpieces, such as Enta Omri and Alf Leila We Leila. They will also perform some of the most beloved songs from Tunisia. | |
ART EXHIBIT
The Art Of Mayoment By Kareem & HellmannTues July 8th
Artifact, LES Hellmann's Mayonnaise Taps the creator Kareem Rahma to Curate Art Gallery Pop-Up Featuring Mayo-Inspired Masterpieces. | |
CINEMA
Contemporary Arab Cinema SeriesFriends! I'm really excited about this one. BAM always delivers top-notch programming, and this year is no exception. The film lineup is incredible and impressively diverse. You’ll find powerful stories from Syria, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Tunisia, Algeria, Palestine, Sudan, and more. Don’t miss it! | |
POP-UP
Citizens of the World Pop-UpSat July 12, 2-5pm
DOORS, Soho Citizens of the World is a modest clothing line, and it’s offering a pop-up to showcase their latest collection. You can try on signature pieces, meet the founder, and enjoy a gift with purchase. | |
COMEDY SHOW
Boozy Books Comedy X HudaThur July 17th at 8pm
Huda, Williamsburg A standup comedy show curated by Palestinian comedian Shatha Yas to spotlight rising stars. Boozy Books Comedy always features a fresh and secret lineup of diverse comedians seen on Comedy Central, Netflix is a Joke, Late Night, and Just for Laughs. Grab a tasty dinner at Huda before the show and enjoy a night of laughter and community. Seats are limited so don't wait for the day of the show to buy your tickets! | |
COMEDY SHOW
Boustany By Sami Tamimi Thur July 17th, 6-7pm
BK Public Library, BK Heights So I follow Sami on social and I like the simplicity of his recipes and his ever-present smile! Boustany is his first book and it’s an homage to Palestinian food and culture. "Boustany" translates from Arabic as "my garden," which reflects Sami's signature style colorful and simple vegetable- and grain-led dishes. | |
PARTY
Habibi Afterdark Fri July 18th at 11pm
Melrose Ballroom, Queens Another event from Yalla Habibi, bringing Middle Eastern DJs from across the country. With top-tier sound systems, dynamic lighting, and immersive visuals, get ready for a multi-sensory experience that will leave you wanting more. | |
CONCERT
Candlelight: Tribute To Amr Diab Sat July 19th at 8:30PM
The Sheen Center Of Thought & Culture, NOHO Candlelight Concerts are magical, live music experiences where talented musicians perform everything from classical to pop—think Beyoncé to Beethoven—surrounded by the warm glow of thousands of candles. This one will be dedicated to the work of Amr Diab. these concerts feel like stepping into a dream and last one hour | |
PARTY
Prinkipo: Sunset Music On The WaterSat July 19th, 7-8:30pm
Riverside Park, UWS Prinkipo is a Turkish and Middle Eastern band, based in NYC serving up soulful sounds from the Mediterranean and Middle East—think rebetiko, folk jams, and musical storytelling passed down through generations. | |
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Habibi FestivalSun July 20th at 6:30pm
BRIC, Prospect Park Curated by Alex Knowlton, Yacine Boulares, and Meera Dugal, the festival will bring us contemporary and traditional rhythms reimagined by artists like headliner Bab L’Bluz, a Franco-Moroccan psychedelic rock group. The night will kick off with an ensemble led by Yacine Boulares who will be joined by guests of NYC’s SWANA diaspora including Omar Offendum, Mona Miari, Felukah, Zafer Tawil, plus a DJ set by the Yalla! Party Project. | |
COMEDY SHOW
Big Brown Comedy Show Sun July 20th at 8pm
Comedy Strip, UES I've been to their past events and had such a a blast! Dean and Maysoon never miss with their lineups, so buckle up and expect Eman Morgan, Nina Kharoufeh Laith Nakli Salma Hindy, Feraz Shere, Manvir Singh Madinah Wilson-Anton, Suzie Afridi and Mohamed Alghondakly. | |
LIVE CONCERT
Mehrnam RastegariThur July 24th at 7pm
DROM, East Village Mehrnam Rastegari shreds the kamancheh like a rock star, fusing ancient Persian sounds with modern edge. Whether she’s on stage with Jon Batiste or leading her band Chogan, she’s proof that tradition can absolutely jam. | |
MUSIC EXPERIENCE
Discotan &FriendsThur July 24th at 9pm
Public Records, Boreum Hill This is a one of a kind party! A diasporic discotheque concept/project focused on blending Middle Eastern, South Asian, and global club sounds into one immersive experience. They curate culturally rich, cross-border dance events fusing club music with heritage in a global, celebratory way. | |
ART EXHIBIT
Halwa By Faten Gaddes July 2-27th
Westbeth Gallery, West Village Halwa is a powerful multimedia installation that revisits a work destroyed in Tunisia in 2012 following an act of violence motivated by religious extremism. 13 years later, Faten Gaddes a Tunisian artist, returns to this silenced piece through a new creation that weaves together sculpture, video performance, drawing, and archival fragments. There will be a conversation with the artist on Thur 17th at 7pm. | |
MOVIE SCREENING
No Other LandJuly 5-26th at 3pm
Roxy Cinema, West Village We’re always in the lookout for a screening. Sessions are only once a day at 3pm but you wont need to skip work as weekend screenings are available. | |
CLASSES
Arabic For Social JusticeJuly 5th to Sep 6th , Mon/Wed/Fri
The People’s Forum, Midtown Algarabía Language Co-op is offering new Arabic courses to those who are interested in learning Arabic with a focus on topics of social justice, cinema, media, and culture. . Special focus will be given to learning vocabulary and community organizing terminology relevant to contemporary social movements in the U.S. and the Arab world. These courses are designed for folks at different levels of fluency. | |
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