AUG
27
2026
Workshop · Art · Literature
Middle Eastern & SWANA Community Events in NYC
Meetups, gatherings, and the low-key nights where you actually meet your people — community is the whole point. Here's where Middle Eastern, North African, and SWANA New York is coming together, updated every week.
25 events
AUG
27
2026
Cinema · Community
Alfreda's Cinema, The Prince of Egypt (1998) @ Flatbush Reformed Church
AUG
28
2026
Literature · Community · LGBTQ+
From Lived Wisdom to Building a Liberated World
AUG
28
2026
Literature · Community · LGBTQ+
From Lived Wisdom to Building a Liberated World
AUG
29
2026
Art · Music · Community
Garod's Circle: A Gathering of Armenian Creators and Artists
AUG
30
2026
Literature · Community
TMR Book Club Discusses "The Slightest Green" by Sahar Mustafah
SEP
6
2026
Comedy · Community · Fundraiser
From the River to the Stage
SEP
7
2026
Politics · Community
Shut it Down for Palestine – Volunteer Meeting
SEP
12
2026
Community · Food
Armenia Way Festival (Bayside, NY)
SEP
12
2026
Music · Community · Party
The Brooklyn Nomads | Arabic Songs, Originals, and Stories from Home
SEP
13
2026
Music · Community · Fundraiser
Spread Love for Palestine: Malaya Sol, Ashni, Aida O'Brien + Special Guest
SEP
13
2026
Kids · Literature · Community
Arabic Storytime at Huda
SEP
22
2026
Politics · Community
Rally to Stop Executions in Iran
SEP
27
2026
Literature · Art · Community
An Hour of Readings for Etel Adnan
OCT
3
2026
Shopping · Music · Community
El Souq Pop-Up: NYC's Only SWANA & South Asian Marketplace
OCT
4
2026
Kids · Literature · Community
Arabic Storytime at Huda
OCT
8
→ OCT 11
Music · Community
Habibi Festival 2026
OCT
11
2026
Fundraiser · Sport · Community
2026 NYC Gaza 5K
OCT
15
2026
Music · Art · Community
Sounds of Cyprus Presents Dialects | The Greek, Turkish, and Arabic Experience
Cinema · Spirituality · Art
Arabic Erotic Literature Course (translated)
Cinema · Politics · Community
Global Liberation Film Series
Community · Sport · Party
FREE World Cup Watch Party at Pier 86 | Qatar vs Switzerland
Community · Cinema · Politics
Palestine, Ecocide, and Interspecies Liberation Symposium
Art · Workshop · Community
PRINT-MAKING OPEN STUDIO w/ DANIEL + FRANCESCA
Music · Workshop · Community
Arabic Singing Workshop with Hadi Eldebek | April 2026
Frequently asked
- Where can I find middle eastern & swana community events in NYC?
- Menna maintains a live, weekly-updated list of middle eastern & swana community events across all five boroughs at itsmenna.com/events/community/ — including venue, date, price, and neighborhood for each event.
- What kind of middle eastern & swana community events does Menna list?
- The listings span concerts, festivals, film screenings, food events, community gatherings, and nightlife. Filter or browse by category, neighborhood, or date on the main events page.
- How often does the list refresh?
- New events are added continuously by Menna's team plus an automated scraper that watches Luma, Eventbrite, and dozens of NYC venue calendars. The public site rebuilds daily.