Issue #20 | Half-Price Tickets to the World This Week Only
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This week’s lineup is all about global stories and big community energy — from a Lebanese stage hit and Arab authors at TIFA, to Halloween Arab-pop chaos, a Sudanese culture & comedy night, and a sharp, hilarious film screening with a post-show Q&A. Pick one (or a few) and make a night of it.
Events This Week
Close your eyes, open your eyes | غَمِّض عين فتح عين 🇱🇧
A hit Lebanese stage show landing in Toronto for one special night — expect big laughs, drama, and a lively theatre crowd.
🌟 Performer(s): Cynthia Karam & Fouad Yammine
💬 Language: Arabic
🗓️ Date & Time: Thursday, Oct 31 · Doors 8:00 pm, Show 8:30 pm
📍 Venue: Toronto Pavilion Theatre, 190 Railside Rd, Toronto, ON M3A 1A3
🎟️ Tickets: Eveenty (Paid ticket)
Arab Authors @ the Toronto International Festival of Authors
A week of conversations and readings with Arab writers exploring memory, migration, identity, and storytelling across genres.
🌟 Performer(s): Ibtisam Azem, Saeed Teebi, Zeina Sleiman, Zyad Saadi, Fadi Zaghmout, Mostafa Al-A’sar, Sana’a Jaber & more
💬 Language: English
🗓️ Date & Time: Oct 29–Nov 2, 2025 · Various times
📍 Venue: Multiple locations (Toronto)
🎟️ Tickets: Registration (see listings)
Ya Tabtab: Halloween Edition
A high-energy Arab pop night with iconic costumes, nonstop throwbacks, and a “Miss YaTabTab” diva showdown — all in a welcoming community space.
🌟 Performer(s): Ya Tabtab & MARSM Canada
💬 Language: Arabic / English
🗓️ Date & Time: Saturday, Nov 1 · 10:00 pm
📍 Venue: Geary Avenue Warehouse, 209 Geary Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 2C1
🎟️ Tickets: Marsam / Ticket Souq (Paid ticket · 19+)
Voice Of The Homeland | صوت البلد 🇸🇩
A joyful Sudanese community night mixing comedy, culture, performances, and vendors — with a charity focus supporting urgent humanitarian needs.
🌟 Performer(s): Dooley, Bebo, Abbas Wahab, Mouraine & special guests
💬 Language: Arabic & English
🗓️ Date & Time: Saturday, Nov 1 · 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
📍 Venue: Oasis Convention Centre, 1036 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, ON L5E 1E4
🎟️ Tickets: Ticket Tailor (Paid ticket / Charity fundraiser)
Coexistence, My Ass!
A sharp, funny, and deeply human film centered on comedian Noam Shuster Eliassi — followed by a Q&A with director Amber Fares (hosted by Brett Story).
🌟 Performer(s): Noam Shuster Eliassi · Director: Amber Fares 🇱🇧 (Q&A)
💬 Language: English, Farsi, Hebrew & Arabic (with English subtitles)
🗓️ Date & Time: Sunday, Nov 2 · 7:00 pm
📍 Venue: Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1Y3
🎟️ Tickets: Hot Docs (Paid ticket)
👉🏽 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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