Middle Eastern & SWANA Events in Williamsburg

From café gatherings to music and film, Williamsburg pulls a steady stream of Middle Eastern, North African, and SWANA cultural life. Here's what's happening in the neighborhood, updated every week.

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18 events

Painter's Open Studio

Art · Workshop

Painter's Open Studio

Atelier Dalal, Williamsburg

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

The Ornate Project: Armen Miran, Jeny Michelle b2b Jlu, Mayte (Open-Air)

The Ornate Project: Armen Miran, Jeny Michelle b2b Jlu, Mayte (Open-Air)

Solana Park, Williamsburg

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Snack LuLu: Lebanese Sandwiches Pop Up

Food · Fundraiser

Snack LuLu: Lebanese Sandwiches Pop Up

Cafe Bossa, Williamsburg

The Ornate Project: Armen Miran (Open-Air Event)

The Ornate Project: Armen Miran (Open-Air Event)

Solana Park, Williamsburg

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

September Oil Painting for Beginners (3 session course)

SEP 1 → SEP 9

Workshop · Art

September Oil Painting for Beginners (3 session course)

Atelier Dalal, Williamsburg

6:30 PM–9:30 PM (Tue & Wed); 11:00 AM–2:00 PM (Sat)

Tickets at $190

Painter's Open Studio

Art · Workshop

Painter's Open Studio

Atelier Dalal, Williamsburg

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

KAN YAMA KAN w/ Arman Salem + Mohammed Hakima + Marcos de la Fuente + MORE

KAN YAMA KAN w/ Arman Salem + Mohammed Hakima + Marcos de la Fuente + MORE

Blinky's, Williamsburg

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Painter's Open Studio (September 9)

Workshop · Art

Painter's Open Studio (September 9)

Atelier Dalal, Williamsburg

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Painter's Open Studio

Art · Workshop

Painter's Open Studio

Atelier Dalal, Williamsburg

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Wegz Live in NYC

Wegz Live in NYC

99 Scott, Williamsburg

The Brooklyn Nomads | Arabic Songs, Originals, and Stories from Home

Music · Community · Party

The Brooklyn Nomads | Arabic Songs, Originals, and Stories from Home

Public Records, Williamsburg

Tickets at $37.08

Arabic Storytime at Huda

Kids · Literature · Community

Arabic Storytime at Huda

Huda, Williamsburg

Refuge Saturday Daytime: Ahadadream + Coffintexts

Music · Dance · Party

Refuge Saturday Daytime: Ahadadream + Coffintexts

Refuge, Williamsburg

Tickets at $25-$45

Sufi Sessions NYC

Music · Dance · Spirituality

Sufi Sessions NYC

SILO Brooklyn, Williamsburg

6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Altın Gün - North America Tour 2026

Altın Gün - North America Tour 2026

Brooklyn Steel, Brooklyn, NY, United States, Williamsburg

Tickets at $56 – $125

Shahyn Live in NYC

Shahyn Live in NYC

Music Hall of Williamsburg, Williamsburg

Arabic Storytime at Huda

Kids · Literature · Community

Arabic Storytime at Huda

Huda, Williamsburg

Losing It Live! NYC Premiere and 2026 Benefit

Dance · Fundraiser · Theater

Losing It Live! NYC Premiere and 2026 Benefit

Funoon, Williamsburg

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Tickets at $210-$350

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