Issue #23 | ✨ A Film, A Flag, A Laugh, A Lesson
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Happy almost-Friday! This week’s invites mix film + fundraising, Lebanese Heritage Month gatherings, Arabic comedy and improv, plus a practical health webinar you can join from home. Pick the vibe that fits your week and come connect with community.
Events This Week
Sudan, Remember Us: Film Screening & Fundraiser 🇸🇩
A powerful screening documenting young activists and artists in Khartoum during Sudan’s 2019 revolution—followed by community solidarity and fundraising support.
🌟 Performer(s): Sudan Solidarity Collective
💬 Language: English / Arabic (with English subtitles)
🗓️ Date & Time: Friday, Nov 21 · Doors 6:30 pm, Film 7:00 pm
📍 Venue: 720 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5S 2T9
🎟️ Tickets: Fundraiser (ticketed)
Lebanese Independence Flag Raising Ceremonies 🇱🇧
A joyful annual tradition hosted by the Lebanese Consulate—gather with friends and family to celebrate Lebanese Heritage Month and Independence Day in the heart of Toronto.
🌟 Performer(s): Lebanese Consulate in Toronto
💬 Language: Arabic / English
🗓️ Date & Time: Sat, Nov 22 · 12:00 pm (Toronto City Hall)
📍 Venue: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N3
🎟️ Tickets: Free public event
Arabic Improv Workshop 🎤
Shake off the gloomy weather with an Arabic-language improv workshop built for laughter, creativity, and connection—no pressure, just play.
🌟 Performer(s): Ehab Mounir Labib & Fatma Naguib
💬 Language: Arabic
🗓️ Date & Time: Sunday, Nov 23 · (time shared upon registration)
📍 Venue: Mississauga, ON (venue shared upon registration)
🎟️ Tickets: Paid ticket (registration required)
John Achkar: Tryin’ / عم جرب 🇱🇧
Lebanese comedian John Achkar brings sharp, relatable stories about the chaos of your thirties—marriage, confusion, and figuring life out (or not).
🌟 Performer(s): John Achkar
💬 Language: Arabic
🗓️ Date & Time: Monday, Nov 24 · Doors 6:00 pm, Show 7:00 pm
📍 Venue: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 190 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto, ON
🎟️ Tickets: Paid ticket (AdmitONE)
East to West: Nutrition & Diabetes After Immigration 🍴
A free, practical webinar on blood sugar and balanced eating after moving to a new country—culturally familiar tips, grocery swaps, and a live Q&A.
🌟 Performer(s): Project Shams ft. Dr. Muhammad Z. Shrayyef & Hiba Al-Masri, RD
💬 Language: English / Arabic
🗓️ Date & Time: Wednesday, Nov 26 · 7:00 pm EST
📍 Venue: Online (link provided after registration)
🎟️ Tickets: Free registration
👉🏽 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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