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SWANA & Arab Events in NYC This Month

Every SWANA and Arab NYC event we're tracking over the next 30 days — for planning the calendar ahead. Refreshes with every site rebuild.

Last updated: Jul 19, 2026

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BE-IN: A Benefit Concert for El Hakawati Theater Sun, Jul 19 · 55 Washington Square S, Greenwich Village · $10
Broadway Voices for Palestine presents BE-IN, a benefit concert supporting Palestinian liberation and cultural resistance
Collection in Focus | Zidane, a 21st century portrait Sun, Jul 19 · The Guggenheim Museums and Foundation, Upper East Side · $0
Zidane, a 21st century portrait is shown on the occasion of the artwork's twentieth anniversary and the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in North America
CINÉMA SOIRÉE: An Anti-War Silent Film Screening Sun, Jul 19 · Pine Box Rock Shop, Williamsburg · $0
A screening of Abel Gance's J'accuse (1919), an anti-war silent film, with live music by Max Feldman
Cenote Project [Open-Air Sunset Party] x Haus of Joon Sun, Jul 19 · Somewhere Nowhere, Midtown · $30.57
Cenote Project presents "Sun Down Moon Rise," a seasonal open-air rooftop party series running from Memorial Day to Labor Day Weekend
WC Afterparty w/ Omar ؏, Maddylane, J.Surena Sun, Jul 19 · Elsewhere - The Rooftop, Bushwick · $0
A World Cup afterparty celebration on the rooftop featuring Omar ؏, Maddylane, and J.Surena with global drink specials and skyline views
Mehrnam Rastegari Live at Barbès Sun, Jul 19 · Barbès, Park Slope · $22
NYC-based Persian musician Mehrnam Rastegari — master Kamancheh player, singer, violinist, and award-winning composer — performs live at Barbès in Brooklyn
Kurdish Picnic and Seed Sovereignty Film Screening Sun, Jul 19 · Saboon Maazeh Farm, Chester, NY · $75
Join us for a gourmet multi-course Kurdish lunch and film screening on seed sovereignty in Kurdistan
Happy Birthday Sun, Jul 19 · BAM Rose Cinemas, Fort Greene · $17
Eight-year-old Toha works as a maid for a wealthy family in Cairo, and is set on hosting a successful birthday party for her best friend: her employer's daughter
The Stories Sun, Jul 19 · BAM Rose Cinemas, Fort Greene · $17
When aspiring Egyptian pianist Ahmed finds a pen pal in Austrian Liz, their blossoming relationship encourages him to focus on his ambition of performing a concert during a tumultu…
Greater New York 2026 ft Dean Majd + Farah Al Qasimi Sun, Jul 19 · MoMA PS1, Queens · Entry
Our signature survey of artists living and working in the New York City area returns for its sixth edition this spring, coinciding with MoMA PS1’s 50th anniversary
Bouchra Mon, Jul 20 · BAM Rose Cinemas, Fort Greene · $17
Feature debut from visual artists Meriem Bennani and Orian Barki follows Bouchra, a queer Moroccan jackal living in NYC wrestling with writer's block while having difficult phone c…
Samir LanGus Gnawa Jazz Quartet Tue, Jul 21 · LunÀtico, Bed-Stuy · $10 (CASH) SUGGESTED DONATION
Experience an evening where the hypnotic rhythms of Gnawa music meet the freedom and spontaneity of jazz
Gabe Lavin & Insia Malik at Sisters Brooklyn Tue, Jul 21 · Sisters Brooklyn, Prospect Heights · $22
Brooklyn Maqam presents oudist and composer Gabe Lavin and violinist Insia Malik in an evening of Arabic music
Hijra Tue, Jul 21 · BAM Rose Cinemas, Fort Greene · $17
A journey to Mecca for a grandmother and her two granddaughters is interrupted when the eldest sister disappears, sending the remaining duo on a search across the Kingdom in this i…
American Doctor – Film Screening at IFC Center Tue, Jul 21 · IFC Center, Greenwich Village · $0
A vérité non-fiction film following three prominent American physicians—Palestinian, Jewish, and Zoroastrian—friends who couldn't be more different but are bound by their shared oa…
The Voice of Hind Rajab Wed, Jul 22 · BAM Rose Cinemas, Fort Greene · $17
Academy Award nominee Kaouther Ben Hania's powerful documentary combines archival audio with dramatic recreations to tell the story of 5-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab, who c…
Community Jam Session with Clarissa Bitar and the Palestinian Youth Choir Thu, Jul 23 · Moka and Co, Astoria, Astoria, Queens · $0
COMMUNITY JAM SESSION W/ CLARISSA BITAR: Join us on Thursday, July 23rd for an evening of music and collective resistance as the Palestinian Youth Choir welcomes the incredible Cla…
Sal Mamudoski Quintet Thu, Jul 23 · DROM, East Village · $15
The Sal Mamudoski Quintet performs a dynamic blend of Balkan, Turkish, Romani, jazz, and world music traditions
A Sad and Beautiful World Thu, Jul 23 · BAM Rose Cinemas, Fort Greene · $17
Directed by Cyril Aris, this film follows childhood sweethearts Nino and Yasmina across three decades as they navigate passion, loss, and hope in Lebanon
4th International Summit on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering(ISCSEE2026) Thu, Jul 23 · Prague · $849
Spectrum Conferences cordially invites you to its 4th International Summit on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering (ISCSEE2026), which is going to be held in Prague, Cze…
Ceramics Now, Lizzy Chemel, Amir Hariri, Melissa Joseph Thu, Jul 23 · Jane Hartsook Gallery, Greenwich Village · $0
Ceramics Now is a group exhibition featuring works by Lizzy Chemel, Amir Hariri, and Melissa Joseph
Malik Elassal Thu, Jul 23 · Union Hall, Park Slope · $15
Stand-up comedy performance by Malik Elassal, a Lebanese-Canadian comedian known for sharp, heartfelt storytelling
Lora Mouna plays Arlene's! Featuring Ian Ridenhour, Nectarine Girl, and Dov Beck-Levine Fri, Jul 24 · Arlene's Grocery, Lower East Side · $10 – $15
Lora Mouna headlines at Arlene's Grocery with supporting acts Ian Ridenhour, Nectarine Girl, and Dov Beck-Levine
Cinema Tehran Presents: The Cycle (US Restoration Premiere) Fri, Jul 24 · Roxy Cinema New York, Tribeca · $19
Cinema Tehran presents the U.S
Ziad, Kifak Enta? — An Evening of Music in Memory of Ziad Rahbani Fri, Jul 24 · The People's Forum 320 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018, Midtown, Manhattan · $30 – $40
The Brooklyn Nomads present: Ziad, Kifak Enta? — An Evening of Music in Memory of Ziad Rahbani
Ziad, Kifak Enta? — An Evening of Music in Memory of Ziad Rahbani Fri, Jul 24 · The People's Forum, Hell's Kitchen · ticketed
An evening of music honoring the memory of Ziad Rahbani, presented by The Brooklyn Nomads
A Sad and Beautiful World (+ Q&A's) Fri, Jul 24 · Quad Cinema, Greenwich Village · not listed
A sweeping Lebanese love story spanning three decades by director Cyril Aris, starring Mounia Akl and Hasan Akil
Indie Press Book Club: "Woodwind Harmony in the Nighttime" / Reza Ghassemi Sat, Jul 25 · Book Club Bar - Bushwick, Bushwick · $0
Book Club Bar's in-person small press book club discussing "Woodwind Harmony in the Nighttime" by Reza Ghassemi, winner of the inaugural Mo Habib Translation Prize in Persian Liter…
Moroccan chaabi styles Sat, Jul 25 · Empire Mambo Dance Studio, Midtown · $79
A 2-hour workshop exploring authentic Moroccan Chaabi dance with instructors Moul Lmozon and Maya Dbaich
Al-Bait Baitkom Sat, Jul 25 · The People's Forum, Hell's Kitchen · ticketed
Al-Bait Baitkom is a community gathering event taking place at The People's Forum in Manhattan
The Greek and Persian War the Musical Sat, Jul 25 · Caveat, Lower East Side · $19
A musical comedy written by seventh-graders Josh Lev and Myles Murphy celebrating the 2,506th anniversary of the Greek and Persian War
Mohamed Helmy Crowd gigs in NYC Sat, Jul 25 · City Tech - New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn Heights · ticketed
Mohamed Helmy returns to NYC with his most requested interactive comedy format, Crowd Gigs
Disco Tehran's Summer Party in NYC Sat, Jul 25 · The Sultan Room, Williamsburg · $30
Disco Tehran is a funky warm dance party and live performance project connecting New York to the era of 1970s discotheques in Tehran
Laylit – SWANA Arab Electronic Night at Elsewhere Sat, Jul 25 · Elsewhere, Bushwick · $20
Laylit, a platform and collective celebrating music and artists from the Arab/SWANA region and its diaspora, brings its acclaimed club night to Elsewhere in Bushwick
Al Sham-Mex x Al-Maghreb-Mex Sun, Jul 26 · Barzakh, Crown Heights · $10 – $20
Come try some Arab-Mex tostadas! Two culinary traditions, one tostada
Off Set Sun, Jul 26 · Prospect Park, Prospect Park · $18
A family-friendly morning walk through Prospect Park designed for film and television professionals
TMR Book Club Discusses "The Raven of Ruwi and Other Stories from Oman" by Hamoud Saud, translated by Zia Ahmed Sun, Jul 26 · Virtual, Virtual · $0
A book club discussion of Hamoud Saud's lyrical collection of stories set in Oman, exploring the capital city of Muscat through fabulist tales grounded in everyday life
Backgammon and Coffee Reading! Sun, Jul 26 · Boyfriend, Brooklyn · $0
An evening of backgammon and coffee with fortune-telling at Boyfriend in Brooklyn
Discover Coffee's Origins with New Friends Sun, Jul 26 · Third Home, NoMad · $55
An intimate coffee experience exploring the fascinating origins of coffee, its journey through history, and its roots in the Arab world
Arabic Improv workshop in NYC Sun, Jul 26 · A.R.T./New York Studios, Hell's Kitchen · $240
Ahmed Radwan, Egyptian actor and Improv coach, founder of Improv4all in Egypt, will conduct a 4-day Improv workshop in Arabic
Al Sham-Mex x Al Maghreb-Mex Sun, Jul 26 · Barzakh Cafe, Bed-Stuy · $0
Al Sham-Mex x Al Maghreb-Mex is a cultural food event hosted by Barzakh Cafe
Lama El Homaïssi: Hakawatiya Mon, Jul 27 · Joe's Pub, East Village · $24
Lama El Homaïssi presents "Hakawatiya," a solo cabaret paying tribute to her Lebanese roots and the stories and tunes from her journey from Beirut to New York
Dinner at the Grocer with Silvia Barban Tue, Jul 28 · Edy's Grocer, Williamsburg · $95.00
Top Chef alum Silvia Barban joins Chef Edy for a special Italian x Lebanese dinner at the Grocer
Arabic Singing Workshop with Hadi, presented by Noor Theater Wed, Jul 29 · The People's Forum 320 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018, Midtown, Manhattan · $15
Join Noor Theatre, The Brooklyn Nomads, and The People’s Forum for a night of communal singing led by Hadi Eldebek of The Brooklyn Nomads.
In the Battlefields Wed, Jul 29 · Anthology Film Archives, Manhattan · $14
Beirut, 1983
Summer at the Library: A is for Artist Thu, Jul 30 · Battery Park City Library, Tribeca · $0
A creative summer art program for children aged 4+ at the New York Public Library
Parisienne Thu, Jul 30 · Nitehawk Cinema, Williamsburg · $18
The 90’s
Club Joon Vol.6: Vatan Express 1 Year Anniversary | DJs S.C.K, Nick AM, Yas111, Lil Buddy, Yalda Thu, Jul 30 · Dead Letter No. 9, Williamsburg · $17.94
Club Joon Vol
Filmmaker & Creators Mixer Fri, Jul 31 · Nancy Whiskey Pub, Tribeca · $0
As part of the 2026 Arab Women in the Arts showcase, we are hosting a get together for New York area filmmakers and creators, so you can build communities while enjoying the best o…
Four Shorts by Danielle Arbid Fri, Jul 31 · Woodbine, Manhattan · $12
In this shorts program, Danielle Arbid offers four portraits of her family
Pizza Pop-up by Za@Barzakh Fri, Jul 31 · Barzakh Cafe, Bed-Stuy · ticketed
A pizza pop-up event hosted by Za at Barzakh Cafe in Brooklyn
An hour with Nataly Aukar (Work In Progress) Fri, Jul 31 · Union Hall, Park Slope · $19.50
An hour of new material with comedian Nataly Aukar as part of Union Hall's 20th Anniversary Celebration
A Lost Man Sat, Aug 1 · Low Cinema, Ridgewood · $15
Inspired by the photographic travels of Antione d'Agata, Danielle Arbid's worldly drama follows a French photographer who travels the globe to seek out the most extreme experiences…
Firas Zreik: "Tarabesque" Album Release Sat, Aug 1 · Joe's Pub, NoMad · $30
Firas Zreik presents his powerful new album Tarabesque, merging Tarab—the ecstatic state of listening central to Arab musical traditions—with global influences
globalFEST at Lincoln Center with Saha Gwana & Ahmad Gallab Sat, Aug 1 · Lincoln Center - Josie Robertson Plaza, Upper West Side · $0
globalFEST returns to Lincoln Center with a multi-stage campus takeover featuring Sudanese-American rock musician Sinkane (Ahmed Gallab), Saha Gnawa bringing North African futurism…
Ramy Youssef Sun, Aug 2 · Union Hall, Park Slope
Award-winning Egyptian-American comedian, actor, and creator Ramy Youssef performs as part of Union Hall's 20th Anniversary Celebration
Haza Summer Jam - DJ Sets by Carmen Sandiego, Myyuh, Fursa, Sarah Sadaka Sun, Aug 2 · Elsewhere - The Rooftop, Bushwick · $27.50
Rooftop party featuring DJ sets by Carmen Sandiego, Myyuh, Fursa, and Sarah Sadaka with vibes by Sam Burriss at Elsewhere in Bushwick
Arabic Storytime at Huda Sun, Aug 2 · Huda, Williamsburg · Ticketed (price not specified)
Arabic story time for children ages 10 months to 4 years at Huda restaurant
The Art of Illumination at the Old American Can Factory with Behnaz Karjoo Sun, Aug 2 · The Old American Can Factory, Gowanus · $151.23
A one-day workshop exploring the meditative art of Islamic Illumination (tazhib) with NY-based artist Behnaz Karjoo
Summer Writers Camp: Workshops for New and Advanced Adult Writers Tue, Aug 4 · Virtual, Virtual · $200
Summer writing workshops for adult writers at beginner and advanced levels, running from June through August
Omar Offendum: LIONS AND LEGENDS: Folktales and Foodlore Thu, Aug 6 · The Glade, Little Island, Chelsea · $0
Podcasting duo Rebecca Sheir and Eric Shimelonis (Circle Round) premiere their new family podcast with flavorful folktales about the origins of the mango and durian, transporting a…
Summer at the Library: A is for Artist Thu, Aug 6 · Battery Park City Library, Tribeca · $0
A summer art program for children aged 4+ at the New York Public Library
HANS RAJ HANS: Live Sufi Night in Manhattan @HK HALL Fri, Aug 7 · HK Hall, Hell's Kitchen · $55
An unforgettable Sufi Mehfil (spiritual gathering) featuring Hans Raj Hans and Khudaa Baksh performing live music at HK Hall NYC
Healing Song Circle Fri, Aug 7 · Sacred Rooftop, Long Island · $44–$55
An evening of healing music, meditation, and poetry from Iran and other healing lineages
Summer Sema: A 24h Sufi Devotional Gathering Sat, Aug 8 · AKERA Retreat Center, Hudson Valley · $150 – $350
Join us for our next 24-hour Sema gathering, featuring continuous, uninterrupted live devotional music, whirling, poetry, and prayer.
HABIBI YACHT Sat, Aug 8 · Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises - Midtown, Midtown · $49.87
Arab Socials and Mad East present NYC's biggest Arab yacht party experience featuring world-class artists, DJs, live performances, and immersive entertainment
Omar Offendum: Neo-Hakawati Nights Sun, Aug 9 · Joe's Pub, East Village · $36
Syrian-American rapper and poet Omar Offendum performs in a unique style drawing upon the hakawati storytelling traditions of Damascus while remaining rooted in New York's streets
Maryam Turkey Fri, Aug 14 · Public Records, Gowanus · $24.70
Maryam Turkey performs at Public Records in New York
Muslim Women's Beach Day (NYC) Sat, Aug 15 · Manhattan Beach, Bay Ridge · $0
A summer day at Manhattan Beach for Muslim women to relax, connect, and enjoy the ocean together
Emil Wakim Sat, Aug 15 · The Bell House, Gowanus · $48
Emil Wakim performs at The Bell House in Brooklyn

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How often is this list updated?: The events listed here are drawn from Menna's live event database and refresh every time the site rebuilds — typically daily. Each roundup page displays a 'last updated' date at the top so you can see exactly how current it is.
Are these events free?: Both free and ticketed events are listed. Each entry shows the price alongside the venue, neighborhood, and a one-line description so you can quickly filter for what fits.
How do I submit a SWANA event for Menna to list?: Visit the Submit Event page at itsmenna.com/submit/. If your event has a Luma or Eventbrite URL, Menna's team can often auto-fill the details.

SWANA & Arab Events in NYC This Month

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