Issue #19 | 🍽️ Only This Saturday: Iraqi Supper With Chef Abbas
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This week’s lineup is all about community: a cozy comedy fundraiser with soup, a live North African–Arabic–jazz set, a big-night comedy special recording, an intimate Iraqi supper club, and a literary gathering celebrating a new Palestinian-Canadian novel. Pick the invite that fits your mood—and enjoy.
Events This Week
Laugh It Forward: Stand-Up for Palestine
A cozy night of soup, stand-up, and community—Laugh It Forward alums reunite for a fundraiser supporting Davenport 4 Palestine. Come early for soup, stay for the laughs.
🌟 Performer(s): Gabi Toth (host), Nadia (co-producer), Anna Sebastien, Sagal Aly, & more special guests
💬 Language: English
🗓️ Date & Time: Friday, Oct 24 · Soup 6:00 pm, Stand-Up 7:00 pm
📍 Venue: 371 Wallace Avenue, Toronto
🎟️ Tickets: Fundraiser / Pay What You Can
Al Qahwa @ DROM Taberna
Al Qahwa returns with a vibrant blend of North African, Arabic, and jazz-inspired sounds—plus delicious food and surprise guest moments. A perfect night to connect through rhythm and culture.
🌟 Performer(s): Maryem Tollar, Ernie Tollar, Waleed Abdulhamid, Naghmeh Farahmand + surprise guests
💬 Language: Arabic & English
🗓️ Date & Time: Friday, Oct 24 · 8:00 pm–10:00 pm
📍 Venue: DROM Taberna, 458 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2A8
🎟️ Tickets: Paid cover
Moe Ismail Live Comedy Special Recording (2 Shows) 🇪🇬
A full comedy special taping—cameras, lights, and big Toronto energy. Dress up, bring your best laughs, and be part of the live recording experience.
🌟 Performer(s): Moe Ismail
💬 Language: English
🗓️ Date & Time: Saturday, Oct 25 · 7:00–8:30 pm OR 9:00–10:30 pm
📍 Venue: Universal Music Canada, 80 Atlantic Ave, Toronto, ON M6K 1X9
🎟️ Tickets: Paid ticket (18+)
Invitation to an Iraqi Home by Abbas Wadi 🇮🇶
A rare supper-club experience rooted in Iraqi hospitality—home-style classics, chef stories, and a warm communal table hosted by The Depanneur.
🌟 Performer(s): Chef Abbas Wadi (hosted by The Depanneur)
💬 Language: English
🗓️ Date & Time: Saturday, Oct 25 · 6:30 pm
📍 Venue: CSI Spadina, 501-192 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 3A4
🎟️ Tickets: Paid ticket
Three Parties Book Launch with Ziyad Saadi 🇵🇸
Celebrate the Toronto launch of Ziyad Saadi’s debut novel Three Parties—a witty, heartfelt story about a queer Palestinian refugee navigating family, identity, and self-discovery—featuring a conversation with journalist Phillip Dwight Morgan.
🌟 Performer(s): Ziyad Saadi with Phillip Dwight Morgan (hosted by Another Story Bookshop & Toronto Palestine Film Festival)
💬 Language: English
🗓️ Date & Time: Tuesday, Oct 28 · 7:00–9:00 pm
📍 Venue: Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2M6
🎟️ Tickets: Public Event
👉🏽 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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