May’s overflowing—with good stuff.
I tried to squeeze it all into one tidy drop and submit to Gmail sizing gods, but halfway. through I thought: why submit? why play small? who said newsletters had to be one- and-done?
So here we are: Part 2 of the May Edition
- Keeping things fluid and a bit off script
ART WORKSHOP
ArtLords Public MuralMay 1st, 10am-3pm
Union Square ArtLords, in collaboration with Artists at Risk Connection and NYC’s creative community, will lead a live mural event. The mural will celebrate artistic freedom, resilience, and global solidarity, spotlighting stories of struggle and triumph. Community members are invited to join in creating this powerful visual statement. | |
POETRY & OPEN MIC
Kan Yama Kan With Haleh Liza GaforiMay 2d, 6:30-8pm
Williamsburg This is a poetry night with an open mic session where guests can read poetry, sing, perform anything they want (3min max). I would expect some Rumi influences there! PS: All proceeds are going to Sudan Mutual Aid Donation based tickets, link here | |
CONVERSATION
Mainstreaming Activism With ArtLordsJoin ArtLords for a conversation exploring how art can be a powerful tool for activism, resistance, and social change. From war zones to global stages, panelists will share stories of how artists are shaping public discourse, challenging power, and reimagining a more just world through creativity. | |
COMEDY
The big Brown Comedy ShowMay 4th at 8pm
The comic Strip, UES We soooo need this right now! New York City’s longest running Brown comedy show returns for another great show featuring an all-star line up of comedians including Maysoon Zayid, Dean Obeidallah, Eman Morgan, Nataly Aukar, Mohanad Elshieky, Wali Collins, Nina Kharoufeh, Laith Nakli, Salma Hindy and Mohamed Alghondakly | |
DANCE CLASS
Belly DancingMay 4, 11, 18. 25th. 11am-12:30pm
Cumbe - Crown Heights I say we shimmy the stress away—hard times call for hot hips, and a belly dancing class might just be the saucy salvation we’ve been craving. | |
BOOK TOUR
The Hollow Half by Sarah AzizaMay 7th at 7pm
Flatiron and Online A celebration of The Hollow Half, an urgent and groundbreaking memoir by Sarah Aziza, one of the most important new voices in contemporary literature and criticism. Sarah will be in conversation with Hannah Bae, with featured readings by Kamelya Omayma Youssef, Ghinwa Jawhari, H. Sinno, and Ladan Khoddam-Khorasani. | |
LIVE CONCERT
Nadine El Roubi Featuring DaniaMay 7th at 8pm
West Village Getting so much cool vibes from this Egyptian-Iranian-Sudanese artist who effortlessly blends hip hop, neo-soul, and pop into a genre-fluid sound. Catch her live at Le Poisson Rouge in the Village—it's sure to be a great performance packed with soul, rhythm, and global flair. | |
LIVE CONCERT
Souren: Armenian & MoreA music show where you can dance to Greek, Middle Eastern and Armenian music. | |
BOOK EVENT
Gulf by Mo OgrodnikMay 7th, 7:30-8:30pm
Fort Greene Filmmaker and NYU professor Mo Ogrodnik debuts her novel GULF at Greenlight, exploring the intertwined lives of five women from around the world who converge in the Arabian Gulf with powerful, life-altering outcomes. Ogrodnik will be joined by author Susan Choi for a discussion, followed by an audience Q&A and book signing | |
MULTI-ART SHOW
Hafez: A Love OdysseyThis show takes you on a soul-stirring journey into Persian culture, seamlessly weaving together poetry, music, song, and dance. It promises a mystical evening inspired by themes of love, life, and the timeless beauty of artistic expression. | |
SHORT FILM SCREENING
Prosperous PairsThis is the screening of Jibran Ahmed latest short film where he exposes how shadowy tech-enabled systems prey on vulnerable individuals with false promises of prosperity in an age where legitimate pathways to stability are increasingly blocked | |
CONFERENCE
Disconnected: The Impact Of War on Internet AccessThis year’s theme of the Palestine Digital Activism Forum is ‘Disconnected: The Impact of War on Internet Access and Palestinian Digital Rights.’ EFF is proud to partner with PDAF to advocate for the protection of Palestinians’ right to freedom of expression online | |
COOKING CLASS
Moroccan Cooking ClassExperience the art of Moroccan cooking and Learn to prepare iconic recipes like kefta kebabs, chicken tagine, and sweet spiced couscous. | |
MARKET POPUP
El SouqMay 31st & June 1st
West Village New York City's premier SWANA and South Asian pop-up shopping experience, this vibrant market takes place in the Village and features a diverse range of vendors—from clothing and jewelry to food and more. The atmosphere is always lively and welcoming, and I always leave with a lot of wonderful goodies. | |
DOCUMENTARY
The Settlers by Louis TherouxThis hour-long documentary has the internet buzzing—and for good reason. Fourteen years after his first visit, Louis Theroux meets some of the growing community of religious-nationalist Israelis who have settled in the occupied West Bank. | |
RESTAURANT
Cafe ZaffriI like this place, It’s a scene, the decor dazzles, and the menu is middle Eastern. I would recommend lunch/dinner over brunch though.
It’s tucked in Union Square at The Twenty Two New York, Cafe Zaffri is the latest creation from the team behind Raf’s and The Musket Room. Led by chefs Mary Attea and Camari Mick, the restaurant offers a modern spin on Middle Eastern flavors, inspired by Chef Attea’s Lebanese heritage. | |
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