AUG
23
2026
Workshop · Art
Middle Eastern & SWANA Workshops in NYC
Maqam singing, calligraphy, mosaic-making, writing — hands-on classes where you learn the craft, not just watch it. These are the Middle Eastern, North African, and SWANA workshops worth signing up for, refreshed weekly.
16 events
AUG
26
2026
Art · Workshop
Painter's Open Studio
AUG
26
2026
Workshop · Theater · Literature
21st-Century Playwrights Book Club: English / Wish You Were Here
AUG
27
2026
Workshop · Art · Literature
Reviving the Press Workshop with Layal Srouji
AUG
30
2026
Art · Workshop
⋆˚꩜｡ Mirror Mosaic Art Workshop ⋆˚꩜｡
SEP
1
→ SEP 9
Workshop · Art
September Oil Painting for Beginners (3 session course)
SEP
2
2026
Art · Workshop
Painter's Open Studio
SEP
6
2026
Dance · Workshop
El Funoun: Dabke Dance Presentation and Workshop
SEP
6
+1 MORE
Workshop · Literature
Arabic Erotic Literature Course
SEP
9
2026
Workshop · Art
Painter's Open Studio (September 9)
SEP
9
2026
Art · Workshop
Painter's Open Studio
Dance · Workshop
Belly Dance Classes in BROOKLYN
Dance · Workshop
Beginner Belly Dance Class in NYC- WOMEN ONLY
Art · Workshop · Community
PRINT-MAKING OPEN STUDIO w/ DANIEL + FRANCESCA
Workshop · Art
Traditional Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in NYC
Music · Workshop · Community
Arabic Singing Workshop with Hadi Eldebek | April 2026
Frequently asked
- Where can I find middle eastern & swana workshops in NYC?
- Menna maintains a live, weekly-updated list of middle eastern & swana workshops across all five boroughs at itsmenna.com/events/workshops/ — including venue, date, price, and neighborhood for each event.
- What kind of middle eastern & swana workshops 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.