🖐🏽 Poetry, Film & Community: What’s On in Toronto (August 14–20)

Here are five Arabic-rooted events worth checking out this week, from poetry and community runs to music jams and a tatreez circle. Pick one that fits your vibe and bring a friend.

Events This Week

Mahmoud Darwish: Multilingual Poetry Reading A tribute to Mahmoud Darwish featuring live poetry in English, Arabic, Hindi, and Italian. 🌟 BookBridge 💬 English, Arabic, Hindi, Italian 🗓️ Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 5:00–7:00 PM 📍 BookBridge, 135 Sixth St, Etobicoke, ON M8V 3A6 🎟️ Free (Eventbrite) Get tickets

Arab Run Club – Season 2, Run 16 A beginner-friendly 5KM group run (or walk) through Streetsville Memorial Park, open to all levels. 🌟 Arab Run Club 💬 English / Arabic 🗓️ Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 6:00–7:30 PM 📍 Streetsville Memorial Park, 355 Church St, Mississauga, ON L5M 2C2 🎟️ Free (Instagram) Get tickets

Arab Hangouts: Games & Picnic Volleyball, board games, dominoes, and a sunset picnic by the lake. Bring snacks and a blanket. 🌟 Arab Hangouts 💬 English / Arabic 🗓️ Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 6:00–10:00 PM 📍 R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant, 2701 Queen St E, Scarborough, ON M4E 1Y3 🎟️ Free RSVP (Luma) Get tickets

The Grand Arabic Jam: North African Nights A community jam celebrating Maghreb sounds from Libya to Morocco. Come play, sing, and dance along. 🌟 The Grand Arabic Jam 💬 English / North African Arabic 🗓️ Sunday, August 17, 2025 | Doors at 7:00 PM 📍 DROM Taberna, 458 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A8 🎟️ $15 online / $20 at the door (Universe) Get tickets

Tatreez Circle – Summer Edition The weekly embroidery circle continues outdoors. Bring your Aida cloth, floss, and a friend. All levels welcome. 🌟 Watermelon Seeds Collective 💬 English 🗓️ Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 6:00–9:00 PM 📍 Location TBA (check Instagram) 🎟️ Suggested $5 donation (pay at event) Get tickets

👉🏽 Looking for more events for this week? Browse the full khamsa community calendar .

Please note that event details can change, and cancellations are sometimes made by the organizers. It’s always a good idea to double-check the event page before heading out.

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