DANCE PERFORMANCE
Yaa Samar! Dance Theater 20th AnniversaryWed Jun 4th, 7-10pm
Funoon, BK Celebrate 20 years of Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre! YSDT is a company based in Greenpoint and Palestine that have performed in 20 countries , uplifting the narratives of Palestinian, Arab-American, immigrant, and refugee communities. Tickets from $225 (Use code FUNOON for 20% off) | |
BOOK TOUR
Hala Alyan in convo with Leslie JamisonWed Jun 4th at 7pm
The Strand, Union Sq The rich and deeply personal debut memoir by award-winning Palestinian American poet and novelist Hala Alyan, whose experience of motherhood via surrogacy forces her to reckon with her own past, and the legacy of her family’s exile and displacement, all in the name of a new future. | |
CLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Minnie Untermyer Series: Moslem Alipour and Roxana SarrafiSat Jun 7th at 5pm
Yonkers Persian classical music in the open-air amphitheater at Untermyer Gardens. Featuring Moslem Alipour, master of the kamancheh, Roxana Sarrafi on vocals, Alireza Parhizkar and Miead Nik Farjam on daf, and Ali Ahmad Khostovan on dayereh. | |
ART EXHIBIT
Queer MubarakJun 6-8, 12-15 and 19-22 from 1-5pm
Gul Gallery, LES A one-stop celebration of both Eid and Pride Month, Queer Mubarak presents an exciting lineup of visual artists, inviting guests to explore their work and connect with a vibrant community of creatives and storytellers. | |
MUSIC PERFORMNACE
Alamut: An Arab Psychedelic ConcertJun 6-8 at 7pm
Crown Heights This promises to be a memorable evening—an intimate gathering in a Brooklyn brownstone featuring live performances by diverse artists and a DJ set that takes guests on a psychedelic, cross-cultural musical journey…trippy! | |
SHORT MOVIE PREMIERE
Kisses & Bullets At The Tribeca FestivalJun 6-8, 12-15 and 19-22 from 1-5pm
Gul Gallery, LES This is the premiere of Kisses & Bullets (love the title) at the Tribeca Festival, the story of two Iranian women facing their fears by going to a protest, and connect across the world with a photo that brings them hope for a better tomorrow. | |
DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
An Eye For An Eye DocumentaryJun 6-9th
Several venues in Manhattan Another Iranian work that’s part of the Tribeca Festival, convicted of murdering her husband, Tahereh served her sentence and now faces a ticking clock to negotiate with her in-laws who, under Sharia law in Iran, have the legal right to either execute her or forgive her- for a pric. | |
WORKOUT CLASS
Outdoorsy pilates with SalmaSat Jun 7th at 10am
Domino Park, Williamsburg Bring your own mat and join Egyptian-American Pilates instructor Salma Sabry at the Domino Park for a full-body workout focused on core strength, posture, breathwork, flexibility, and alignment. | |
MOVIE SCREENING
No Other LandJun 7, 14 and 19th
Roxy Cinema, Soho Thank you to these independent movie theaters for existing. | |
DANCE PARTY
Laylit is back!Fri Jun 13th
Elsewhere, Williamsburg Laylit is a platform and collective celebrating music and artists from the Arab/SWANA region and its diaspora. Over the last seven years their dance parties have carved out an unmatched place in North American and European nightlife. | |
COMEDY SHOW
Boozy Books ComedyWed Jun 18th at 8pm
Huda Brooklyn, Williamsburg A standup comedy show curated by Palestinian comedian Shatha Yas to spotlight rising stars and national headliners (seen on Comedy Central, Netflix is a Joke, Late Night, and Just for Laughs) at Huda Brooklyn - one of the most celebrated Middle Eastern restaurants in NYC. | |
LIVE CONCERT
Habibi FestivalFri Jun 20th at 7pm
Prospect Park, BK This is a celebration of contemporary and traditional music from the SWANA region as part of BRIC Celebrates Brooklyn, a very fun outdoor music festival in prospect Park. So cool to have this event as part of a mainstream festival! | |
PARTY
BedouinSat Jun 21st at 11:30pm
Greenpoint, BK Bedouin is an American-based music production and DJ partnership consisting of Tamer Malki and Rami Abousabe. Together they share a broad sonic vision that pulls from their diverse influences owing to their Middle Eastern heritage, Western upbringing, and worldly
travels. | |
LIVE COMEDY
Mohanad ElshiekySat Jun 21st at 7pm
City Winery, Chelsea Mohanad Elshieky is a New York–based, Libyan-born comedian I first discovered at the Brown Comedy Festival. He’s genuinely hilarious and brings a sharp, refreshing perspective to Arab comedy—one that goes far beyond the usual clichés and expected punchlines | |
COOKING CLASS
Knafeh MasterclassSun Jun 22d
Bat Haus, Williamsburg Who doesn’t love Knafeh, an intimate class to learn this SWANA staple. | |
DANCE CLASS
SharQui: The Bellydance Workout Thur Jun 26th, 7-8pm
McCarren Play Center, BK If you can walk in place, you can belly dance with SharQui. This class is taught to music with easy-to-follow steps that will surely get your heart pumping! and it’s free | |
TV SHOW
Adults Adults is an American ensemble comedy series following a group of twenty-something friends navigating adulthood in Queens, New York. Malik Elassal plays Samir — he's a rising comedian of Lebanese descent, bringing sharp humor and fresh perspective to the role. Here's a clip of his stand-up to give you a taste of his comedy. I’m always thrilled to see more Arab men stepping into the spotlight through comedy | |
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