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🌟 FIVE EVENTS WORTH CHECKING OUT
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🎶 SARĀB Live in Toronto
A genre-defying night of Arabic jazz, rock, and poetic storytelling from one of Paris’ most exciting musical collectives. Their hypnotic sound blends Syrian verse, jazz improvisation, and Middle Eastern melodies into something entirely their own.
🌟 SARĀB
💬 Language: Arabic, French, and Instrumental
🗓️ Date: Thursday, July 3 – 7:30 to 10:00 PM
📍 Venue: Small World Centre – 180 Shaw Street, Toronto, ON
🎟️ Tickets: Eventbrite (Save 25% with code SARABTO25)
🎥 The Encampments
An urgent and intimate documentary on the student-led uprising that began at Columbia University and spread across campuses worldwide in protest of the war in Gaza. Featuring powerful voices from inside the movement, including activist Mahmoud Khalil.
🌟 Hot Docs
💬 Language: English, Arabic, and Hebrew (with subtitles)
🗓️ Date: Friday, July 4 – 6:00 to 9:00 PM
📍 Venue: Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema – 506 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
🎟️ Tickets: Hot Docs
🪩 Laylit Toronto – Late Night SWANA Dance Party
The legendary Arab/SWANA party lands in Toronto for one unforgettable night of genre-defying beats and community joy. From shaabi and mahraganat to techno and hyperpop, this dance floor is for everyone.
🌟 Featuring: Hamzz, Heebiejabi, MNSA, Nadim Maghzal
💬 Language: Music is the language
🗓️ Date: Friday, July 4 – 10:00 PM to Saturday, July 5 – 3:00 AM
📍 Venue: Standard Time – 165 Geary Ave, 2nd Floor, Unit A, Toronto, ON
🎟️ Tickets: Resident Advisor
🪁 2025 Burin Kite Festival – Toronto Edition
Join families, friends, and allies for a joyful kite-flying gathering in solidarity with the Burin Land and Farming Cooperative in Palestine. Bring a kite, a picnic, and your community spirit for a peaceful afternoon celebrating Palestinian livelihood and resistance.
🌟 Organized in solidarity with the Burin Land and Farming Cooperative
💬 Language: English
🗓️ Date: Sunday, July 6 – 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Rain date: July 13)
📍 Venue: Riverdale Park – 425 Carlton St. #381, Toronto, ON
🎟️ FREE Event: Signal Group for Updates
💚 Optional: Donate to the Burin Kite Festival in Palestine
🖋️ Tattoos + Matcha: Temp Tattoo Workshop
Unwind your Sunday with matcha and creativity. This hands-on workshop uses plant-based ink to create beautiful, commitment-free tattoos that last 8–12 days. No experience needed, and you’ll leave with your own DIY kit to keep the ink flowing at home.
🌟 Nadine Daff
💬 Language: English
🗓️ Date: Sunday, July 6 – 7:00 to 8:30 PM
📍 Venue: Carbonic Coffee – 37 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON
🎟️ Tickets: Eventbrite
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🗓️ FULL LIST OF EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK
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Thursday, July 3
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🌙 No events this Thursday
A rare quiet start to the week — time to rest, prep, or just breathe.
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Friday, July 4
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🎭 Very Shady Arab Ladies – A Musical Satire
It’s Mama’s birthday… and Maryem and Roula are in jail. Their shawarma shop is under siege, their uncle is the villain, and everything’s delightfully absurd. Join these award-winning performers for a sharp, funny, musical takedown of stereotypes and power.
🌟 Created and performed by Maryem Tollar & Roula Said (FAOC)
💬 Language: English with Arab flair
🗓️ Date: Friday, July 4 – 8:15 to 9:45 PM / Additional days listed in link below
📍 Venue: VideoCabaret – Deanne Taylor Theatre, 10 Busy Street, Toronto, ON
🎟️ Tickets: Toronto Fringe
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🌆 Taste of the Middle East Toronto Festival (Day 1)
Back for its 8th year, this beloved multi-day outdoor festival transforms Nathan Phillips Square into a celebration of Arabic culture with food, music, dance, and community pride.
🌟 Featuring: Live performers, DJs, food vendors, artisans & more
💬 Language: Multilingual / Family-Friendly
🗓️ Date: Friday, July 4 – 6:00 to 11:00 PM
📍 Venue: Nathan Phillips Square – 100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON
🎟️ FREE Entry · Festival Website
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Saturday, July 5
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🌆 Taste of the Middle East Toronto Festival (Day 2)
Back for its 8th year, this beloved multi-day outdoor festival transforms Nathan Phillips Square into a celebration of Arabic culture with food, music, dance, and community pride.
🌟 Featuring: Live performances, dabke, street food, artisan vendors & more
💬 Language: Multilingual / Family-Friendly
🗓️ Date: Saturday, July 5 – 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
📍 Venue: Nathan Phillips Square – 100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON
🎟️ FREE Entry · Festival Website
🏃♂️ Arab Run Club @ Nathan Phillips Square
Join the 12th Arab Run Club run of Season 02 for a community run that welcomes all levels. Whether you're running or walking, everyone is encouraged to join this fun, beginner-friendly meetup.
🌟 Hosted by Arab Run Club
🔊 Language: Multilingual / Social vibes
🗓️ Date: Saturday, July 5 – 2:00 to 3:30 PM
📍 Venue: Nathan Phillips Square – 100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON
🎟️ Route: 5KM (run or walk at your own pace)
🎟️ Instagram Post
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Sunday, July 6
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Back for its 8th year, this beloved multi-day outdoor festival transforms Nathan Phillips Square into a celebration of Arabic culture with food, music, dance, and community pride.
🌟 Hosted by Taste of the Middle East Toronto
💬 Language: Multilingual
🗓️ Date: Sunday, July 6 – 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
📍 Venue: Nathan Phillips Square – 100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON
🎟️ FREE Entry · Festival Website
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Monday, July 7
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📭 No events today
Nothing on the calendar for Monday. Consider it a reset day.
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Tuesday, July 8
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⏳ Nothing listed this Tuesday
No events lined up, but sometimes a quiet night is just right.
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Wednesday, July 9
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🪡 Weekly Tatreez Circle
A welcoming weekly gathering to practice Palestinian embroidery, connect with the community, and stitch in good company. During summer, the group will rotate locations—including parks—but still meets monthly at Starving Artist. All levels welcome!
🌟 Hosted by Watermelon Seeds Collective
💬 Language: English
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, July 9 – 6:00 to 9:00 PM
📍 Venue: Check Instagram for this week's location
🎟️ PWYK: $5 Suggested Donation
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