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 Weekend

What's on across the SWANA (Middle Eastern / North African) and Arab NYC scene over the next few days. This list refreshes with every site rebuild — venue, neighborhood, price, and a one-line hook for each event.

Last updated: Oct 17, 2026

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Break the Chain October Mass Meeting Sat, Oct 17 · 15 Rutherford Place, New York, NY 10003, Union Square · $0
Break the Chain October Mass Meeting
Haus of Joon Presents: Irenee S Live Drums & DJ Set Afro, Tech Latin/Arabic, Melodic Hous | NYC Sat, Oct 17 · Somewhere Nowhere NYC, Chelsea · $30 – $70
From France to dance floors across Ibiza, Morocco, and beyond, Irenee S brings his international electronic sound to New York City for a special night presented by Haus of Joon.
The Ornate Project: Sid Vaga, Alex Raouf, AG [NYC] Sat, Oct 17 · 650 Sackett Street, Gowanus · $0
A six-hour party at 650 Sackett in Brooklyn, with music from Sid Vaga, Alex Raouf, and AG (NYC)
Sogomon Egoyan — Solo Piano Concert | New York Sat, Oct 17 · The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, Midtown · $44
Composer and pianist Sogomon Egoyan brings an intimate solo concert of entirely original works to Manhattan
Arabic Calligraphy Workshop with Khalid Casado Sat, Oct 17 · 520 W 25th St, Chelsea · $103.22
Master calligrapher Khalid Casado is leading an all-day immersion in classical Arabic calligraphy in New York—materials provided, all levels welcome, and advanced students can refi…
Guillaume Toumanian's "Inwardness" Sat, Oct 17 · 529 Arts, 529 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011, Chelsea · $0
Throughout his career, Guillaume Toumanian (born 1974, France) has remained steadfastly committed to painting, forging a distinctive pictorial language through his “landscapes of m…
The House of Vibes w/ Jihad Muhammad, Quentin Harris, Sabine Blaizin, Antonio Ocasio, Soni Withaneye, and Tré Hunter Sat, Oct 17 · The House on Locust, Williamsburg · Pay at door available; special-price tickets online
A seven-hour house music marathon across two levels with six exceptional DJs spinning all night
Maryam Turkey, Slowspin, Arjun Shah Sat, Oct 17 · NUBLU / 151 Ave C, New York, NY, East Village · $22
Iraqi-American musician and award-winning visual artist Maryam Turkey releases her new single "Ya Amma" on Friday, October 9, 2026, via Otherly Love Records
Warm Greetings from one long day in the desert Sat, Oct 17 · Triskelion Arts, Greenpoint, Brooklyn · $17 – $50
Warm Greetings from one long day in the desert
Naza Sat, Oct 17 · BAM Rose Cinemas, Fort Greene · $17
Naza is an urgent documentary that pulls back the curtain on the systems behind Israel's calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza
KLAB Sat, Oct 17 · Salma, Soho · $0
Ridikkuluz opens an eight-painting exhibition that refuses polite compliance with the post-9/11 order
Anahita Art Exhbit Sat, Oct 17 · Transmitter Gallery, 1329 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn NY, Bushwick · $0
ANAHITA is an exhibition by Amy Rose Khoshbin creating a contemporary sanctuary for grief, play, ritual, and collective release
I'm Not Even Half Sat, Oct 17 · The Bushwick Starr, Bushwick · $22.75 – $43.50
I’M NOT EVEN HALF
An Evening of Persian Classical Music — New York Sat, Oct 17 · Christ & St Stephen's Church, Upper West Side · $55.20
This intimate concert brings together the rich rhythmic language of Persian percussion, including Tombak and Daf, with the expressive and delicate sound of the Setar
Arab Legends Sat, Oct 17 · Symphony Space, Upper West Side · $60 - $120
Mazzika Orchestra, under the artistic direction of Amal Guermazi, pays tribute to timeless iconic melodies of the Arab world, reimagined through powerful orchestral arrangements
MIXMAG LAB NYC ft. HABIBI'S HOUSE w/ DJ HABIBEATS Sat, Oct 17 · Webster Hall, East Village · $52.70
Mixmag Lab records live in NYC with DJ Habibeats presenting Habibi's House, a party celebrating global sounds including Arab, African, Brazilian, Caribbean, Indian, and Latin influ…
Palestine Will Be Free: The Story of Hanzala ft Musab Abu Toha & The BK Nomads Sun, Oct 18 · Roulette, Brooklyn Heights · $75
PROMOCODE: MENNA (20% OFF)
Milk & Honey Gatherings | Fall '26 Sun, Oct 18 · not specified on page, not specified on page · $0
A cozy Sunday gathering centered around tea and mamoul, bringing together a community of people to welcome the autumn season
HERE WHERE WE LIVE IS OUR COUNTRY Sun, Oct 18 · Barzakh Cafe, Bed-Stuy · $11.46
A book salon centered on Molly Crabapple's work, with a short musical performance by Max Fractal
NYC Fall Bazaar Hosted by Malik Made Sun, Oct 18 · 178 Bleecker Street, West Village · $0
A Festive Fall Bazaar in the heart of West Village, celebrating Middle Eastern and South Asian culture, creativity, and local brands.
Sabri Sisters Sun, Oct 18 · Le Poisson Rouge, Greenwich Village · $51.09
Sabri Sisters perform live at Le Poisson Rouge on Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Rami Gabriel & Friends Mon, Oct 19 · Barzakh Cafe, Bed-Stuy · $11.46
Spend an evening with Rami Gabriel, the Lebanese leader of The Arab Blues, performing solo work that blends electric buzuq, guitar, and oud into staggering sonic hybridity
Collab Dinner: The Lebanese Table: Edy's Grocer x Sawa x Lebnani Mon, Oct 19 · Pier 57, Chelsea · $185 – $250
Three voices of modern Lebanese cuisine converge for one night only: Jad Youssef and Aga Youssef, co-owners of the award-winning Lebnani in Surrey, UK; Edy Massih, founder of Edy's…
Intro to Stab-Binding Tue, Oct 20 · Center for Book Arts, Flatiron · $130
Learn stab binding, an East Asian bookbinding technique that uses thread as both fastener and ornament to create geometric patterns
Also Known as Jihadi Tue, Oct 20 · MoMA, Midtown · $0
A documentary essay on radicalization and landscape — Éric Baudelaire's methodical investigation into how geography shapes ideology
Jacques Schwarz-Bart Trio: Resistance Tue, Oct 20 · La Maison Française, Greenwich Village · $0
A concert celebrating resistance through music and collective expression

Frequently asked

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 Weekend

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