Upcoming MENA Events


House of Tarab Concert
Apr
19

House of Tarab Concert

Join us for a soul-stirring evening of Arab classical music with House of Tarab, Seattle’s beloved takht ensemble. Let the sounds of oud, qanun, nay, and riqq transport you to the golden age of Arabic music.

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Of Us by Jenna Eady & Tariq Mitri
Apr
11

Of Us by Jenna Eady & Tariq Mitri

Through movement and the abstraction of storytelling, this work honors the beauty of Palestinian existence—its joys and tensions, its struggles and truths—illuminating an intricate and dependent dance on collective identity. 

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Hit the Road Film Screening @ SIFF
Apr
10

Hit the Road Film Screening @ SIFF

An unorthodox family of four—two parents and their quiet adult son and hyperactive six-year-old boy—drive across the Iranian countryside. Over the course of the trip, they bond over memories of the past, grapple with fears of the unknown, and fuss over their sick dog.

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Nowruz in Olympia
Mar
4

Nowruz in Olympia

Join Representative Darya Farivar and community leaders from the Persian-American community to recognize and celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year. There will be art, food, and more. We’ll gather at the Capitol building steps around 10:30 AM for a group photo.

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Mouth Harp in Minor Key
Feb
8

Mouth Harp in Minor Key

In this film, Iranian filmmaker Maryam Sepehri follows the eminent film scholar Hamid Naficy in the United States and his family in Iran. It is a documentary portrait that elucidates the complexities of personal identity in a globalized world, where individual, national, and transnational forces interact.

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MENA Book Bazaar - UW MELC
Jan
31

MENA Book Bazaar - UW MELC

Join the founder of the Toronto-based Asemana Books, Dr. Mahdi Ganjavi for an exclusive showcase of Asemana's books, from captivating poetry and gripping fiction to insightful cultural commentary and scholarship.

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