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🌟 FIVE EVENTS WORTH CHECKING OUT
🎹 John Kameel Farah: Baroque-Middle-Eastern-Cyberpunk
An immersive open-air concert blending piano, synths, and experimental electronic loops with Baroque fugues and Middle Eastern rhythms.
🌟 John Kameel Farah
💬 Music
🗓️ Thursday, July 24, 7:00–8:00 PM
📍 Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5V 3M8
🎟️ Free – Harbourfront Centre
🎧 Toronto Against Apartheid – DJ Fundraiser for Palestine
A late-night dance party with Toronto DJs spinning in solidarity. All proceeds go to Palestinian aid through local grassroots initiatives.
🌟 Ciel, Bootycornfed, Sabal Matter and Shen
💬 Music
🗓️ Thursday, July 24, 9:30 PM – Friday, July 25, 2:00 AM
📍 Cafeteria, 1650 Dupont St, Toronto, ON M6P 3T2
🎟️ Tickets – RA
🎤 Nasser Al-Rayess @ Comedy Bar
Syrian-American comedian Nasser Al-Rayess (also known as Shawarma King) brings his Arab-American identity, observational humour, and love of Arabic music to the stage for two nights this week.
🌟 Nasser Al-Rayess
💬 Language: English with Arabic cultural references
🗓️ Friday, July 25, 7:00–8:15 PM & 9:00–10:15 PM
🗓️ Saturday, July 26, 7:00–8:15 PM & 9:00–10:15 PM📍 Comedy Bar Danforth, 2800 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4C 1M1
🎟️ Tickets – Comedy Bar
🍽️ Community Fundraiser Dinner for Sudan
A community dinner in support of those affected by the war in Sudan, featuring a keynote by Sheikh Abdalla Idris. Hosted by CEYD, SCAO, MSCCA, and SCAON.
🌟 CEYD, the Sudanese Association of Ottawa (SCAO), Mississauga Sudanese Canadian Cultural Association (MSCCA) and Sudanese Community Association of Ontario (SCAON)
💬 English / Arabic
🗓️ Saturday, July 26, 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites, 175 Wynford Dr, North York, ON M3C 1J3
🎟️ Fundraising – Eventbrite
🏃🏽♀️ Run for Palestine – 14th Annual Charity Run/Walk
Join the community for a 5K run or 1K walk along Toronto’s scenic waterfront, raising funds for vital humanitarian aid in Gaza. Family-friendly fun, food, and entertainment included.
🌟 Run for Palestine in partnership with Islamic Relief Canada
💬 English
🗓️ Sunday, July 27, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Budapest Park, 1575 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6R 1B5
🎟️ Registration – Race Roster
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🗓️ FULL LIST OF EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK
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Thursday, July 24
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🎹 John Kameel Farah: Baroque-Middle-Eastern-Cyberpunk
An immersive open-air concert blending piano, synths, and experimental electronic loops with Baroque fugues and Middle Eastern rhythms
🌟 John Kameel Farah
💬 Instrumental
🗓️ Thursday, July 24, 7:00–8:00 PM
📍 Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5V 3M8
🎟️ Free – Harbourfrontcentre.com
🎧 Toronto Against Apartheid – DJ Fundraiser for Palestine
A late-night dance party with Toronto DJs spinning in solidarity. All proceeds go to Palestinian aid through local grassroots initiatives.
🌟 Ciel, Bootycornfed, Sabal Matter and Shen
💬 Music
🗓️ Thursday, July 24, 9:30 PM – Friday, July 25, 2:00 AM
📍 Cafeteria, 1650 Dupont St, Toronto, ON M6P 3T2
🎟️ Tickets – RA
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Friday, July 25
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🎤 Nasser Al-Rayess @ Comedy Bar
Syrian-American comedian Nasser Al-Rayess (also known as Shawarma King) brings his Arab-American identity, observational humour, and love of Arabic music to the stage for two shows on Friday.
🌟 Nasser Al-Rayess
💬 English
🗓️ Friday, July 25, 7:00–8:15 PM & 9:00–10:15 PM
📍 Comedy Bar Danforth, 2800 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4C 1M1
🎟️ Tickets – Comedy Bar
🎤 Sing Along: Abdel Halim Hafez Tribute
Join for an interactive tribute to Abdel Halim Hafez, one of the most iconic Egyptian singers from the golden age of Arabic music. This sing-along concert invites the audience to sing along to his timeless songs together in a warm, nostalgic atmosphere.
🌟 Maple Arts Group featuring musicians from the Canadian Arabic Orchestra
💬 Arabic
🗓️ Friday, July 25, 7:30 PM
📍 Markham Peoples Community Church, 22 Esna Park Dr, Markham, ON L3R 1E1
🎟️ Tickets – MapleArts.co
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Saturday, July 26
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🧵 Stitch & Sip Picnic
A guided tatreez embroidery workshop and picnic hosted by Fann wa Qahwa, featuring traditional Palestinian motifs, food, and drinks. Bring a loved one or come solo for a relaxing, creative afternoon. All materials provided.
🌟 Yasmeen
💬 English / Arabic
🗓️ Saturday, July 26, 12:00–3:00 PM
📍 Streetsville Memorial Park, Mississauga, ON
🎟️ Tickets – Fann Wa Qahwa
📚 Learn Colloquial Egyptian Arabic
A beginner-friendly weekly class to help you start speaking Egyptian Arabic, one of the most widely understood dialects.
🌟 BookBridge Bookstore & Coffeeshop
💬 Arabic / English
🗓️ Saturday, July 26, 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 BookBridge, 135 Sixth St, Etobicoke, ON M8V 3A6
🎟️ Tickets – Eventbrite
🍽️ Community Fundraiser Dinner for Sudan
A community dinner in support of those affected by the war in Sudan, featuring a keynote by Sheikh Abdalla Idris. Hosted by CEYD, SCAO, MSCCA, and SCAON.
🌟 CEYD, the Sudanese Association of Ottawa (SCAO), Mississauga Sudanese Canadian Cultural Association (MSCCA) and Sudanese Community Association of Ontario (SCAON).
💬 English / Arabic
🗓️ Saturday, July 26, 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites, 175 Wynford Dr, North York, ON M3C 1J3
🎟️ Fundraising – Eventbrite
🎤 Nasser Al-Rayess @ Comedy Bar
Syrian-American comedian Nasser Al-Rayess (also known as Shawarma King) brings his Arab-American identity, observational humour, and love of Arabic music to the stage for two shows on Saturday.
🌟 Nasser Al-Rayess
💬 English
🗓️ Saturday, July 26, 7:00–8:15 PM & 9:00–10:15 PM
📍 Comedy Bar Danforth, 2800 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4C 1M1
🎟️ Tickets – Comedy Bar
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Sunday, July 27
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🏃🏽♀️ Run for Palestine – 14th Annual Charity Run/Walk
Join the community for a 5K run or 1K walk along Toronto’s scenic waterfront, raising funds for vital humanitarian aid in Gaza. Family-friendly fun, food, and entertainment included.
🌟 Run for Palestine in partnership with Islamic Relief Canada
💬 English
🗓️ Sunday, July 27, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Budapest Park, 1575 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6R 1B5
🎟️ Registration – Race Roster
☕ Toronto Arab Senior Women’s Circle
A weekly gathering held in Arabic for Arab senior women to connect over conversation, creativity, and community.
🌟 Toronto Arab Senior Women’s Circle
💬 Arabic
🗓️ Sunday, July 27 | 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 The Only Café – 966 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4J 1M1
🎟️ Free – Eventbrite
📚 Arabic Book Club
Gather for a cozy discussion of “Rasa’il Saqatat min Sa‘i Bareed” by Youssef Al-Damouki — a light, heartwarming read to ease into a longer novel next month. Summaries and discussion points will be available if you haven’t read or finished the book.
🌟 Arabic Book Club community
💬 Arabic
🗓️ Sunday, July 27, 3:30–5:30 PM
📍 Location shared after RSVP
🎟️ Registration | Instagram Post
🎶 Kazdoura @ Scarborough Folk Fest
Catch Kazdoura live as they blend Arabic classics with jazz, funk, electro-pop, and disco. Their high-energy set bridges nostalgia and modern flair — don’t miss this crowd favourite at the Scarborough Folk Fest.
🌟 Kazdoura
💬 Arabic / English
🗓️ Sunday, July 27, 7:15–8:15 PM
📍 Thomson Memorial Park, 1005 Brimley Rd, Scarborough, ON M1P 3E9
🎟️ Free – Instagram
🎤 Ahmed Moneka @ Scarborough Folk Fest
JUNO-nominated Afro-Iraqi artist Ahmed Moneka brings a soulful fusion of Iraqi heritage, Kenyan ancestry, and Toronto influence to the stage. Expect music filled with stories of unity, resilience, and roots.
🌟 Ahmed Moneka
💬 Arabic / English
🗓️ Sunday, July 27, 8:45–9:45 PM
📍 Thomson Memorial Park, 1005 Brimley Rd, Scarborough, ON M1P 3E9
🎟️ Free – Instagram
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Monday, July 28
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🎭 Working Women Comedy – Fundraiser for Medical Aid for Palestinians 2.0
Back by popular demand! Some of Toronto’s funniest comedians take the stage to raise funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). Hosted by Sam Sferrazza and Lucas Loizou, with performers from CBC, Winnipeg Comedy Fest, and more.
🌟 Bita Joudaki, Brendan Flaherty, Surer Qaly Deria, Alex Ateah, Sarah Bennett
💬 English
🗓️ Monday, July 28, 8:00–10:00 PM
📍 Wenona, 1069 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6H 1M3
🎟️ Tickets – Eventbrite
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Tuesday, July 29
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🧘 Park Yoga for Palestine
Join a weekly all-levels Vinyasa yoga session in Dovercourt Park to support the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. Open to all — bring your mat, your breath, and your solidarity.
🌟 Angelica Rao
💬 English
🗓️ Tuesday, July 29, 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Dovercourt Park, 145 Westmoreland Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 3A1
🎟️ Donation – Eventbrite
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Wednesday, July 30
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💎 The Summer We Made Bracelets
A cozy evening of bracelet-making, light bites from Azkadenya, and warm conversations over endless tea. Make something beautiful — and maybe a new friend too.
🌟 Afternoons at Azka
💬 English
🗓️ Wednesday, July 30, 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Azkadenya, 6111 Erin Mills Pkwy Unit 3, Mississauga, ON L5N 0G5
🎟️ Registration — Google Form
🧵 Tatreez Circle – Summer Edition!
The weekly embroidery circle continues outdoors! During the summer, the Tatreez Circle will rotate through local parks to stay accessible and enjoy the sunshine. Location announced weekly via Instagram. All skill levels welcome — bring your Aida cloth and embroidery floss
🌟 Tatreez Circle
💬 English
🗓️ Wednesday, July 30 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: TBA (check Instagram for updates)
🎟️ PWYK: $5 suggested donation
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