AUG
26
2026
Workshop · Theater · Literature
Middle Eastern & SWANA Theater in NYC
Plays, festivals, and performance that put the region's stories center stage — there's more Middle Eastern, North African, and SWANA theater in New York than the listings usually catch. Here's what's running, refreshed weekly.
8 events
AUG
29
→ AUG 30
Theater
Your Brother Jamil: A One Man Play
SEP
4
2026
Cinema · Theater · Literature
Ulysses, New York
SEP
9
2026
Theater · Literature
CWP Launchpad Series: "I Close My Eyes and Do My Duty" by Defne Ozkan
SEP
9
2026
Theater · Literature
CWP Launchpad Series: "I Close My Eyes and Do My Duty" by Defne Ozkan
SEP
15
2026
Theater · Politics
Living with Drones - New York City
OCT
13
2026
Dance · Fundraiser · Theater
Losing It Live! NYC Premiere and 2026 Benefit
Music · Theater · Fundraiser
BE-IN: A Benefit Concert for El Hakawati Theater
Frequently asked
- Where can I find middle eastern & swana theater in NYC?
- Menna maintains a live, weekly-updated list of middle eastern & swana theater across all five boroughs at itsmenna.com/events/theater/ — including venue, date, price, and neighborhood for each event.
- What kind of middle eastern & swana theater 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.