Issue #24 | 🕯️Sudan on screen, Darfur in focus tonight
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This week’s picks are all about showing up for community — from a powerful Sudan solidarity screening, to Lebanese Heritage Month celebrations, to an Arabic improv workshop that’s basically a guaranteed mood-lifter. There’s also stand-up in Arabic and a super practical (and free) health webinar to round out the week.
Events This Week
Sudan, Remember Us: Film Screening & Fundraiser 🇸🇩
A powerful screening about young activists and artists during Sudan’s 2019 revolution, followed by solidarity and support for ongoing humanitarian work. Come to learn, feel, and show up for Sudan.
🌟 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 (Zeffy)
Lebanese Independence Flag Raising Ceremonies 🇱🇧
A joyful community gathering hosted by the Lebanese Consulate to celebrate Lebanon’s Independence Day — open to everyone, family-friendly, and full of pride.
🌟 Performer(s): Lebanese Consulate in Toronto
💬 Language: Arabic / English
🗓️ Date & Time: Sat, Nov 22 · 12:00 pm (Toronto City Hall) + Mon, Nov 24 · 12:00 pm (Legislative Assembly of Ontario)
📍 Venue: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N3 • and • 111 Wellesley St W, Toronto, ON M7A 1A2
🎟️ Tickets: Public event (free)
Arabic Improv Workshop 🎭
Shake off the gloomy weather with an Arabic-language improv workshop built for laughter, creativity, and connection — no need to be “good at improv,” just come ready to play.
🌟 Performer(s): Ehab Mounir Labib & Fatma Naguib
💬 Language: Arabic
🗓️ Date & Time: Sunday, Nov 23, 2025 · Time shared upon registration
📍 Venue: Mississauga, ON (venue shared upon registration)
🎟️ Tickets: Paid ticket (Google Form registration)
John Achkar: Tryin’ / عم جرب 🇱🇧
Lebanese comedian John Achkar hits Toronto with sharp, relatable comedy about life in your thirties — marriage, confusion, and the chaos of trying to figure it all out.
🌟 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 tickets (AdmitONE)
East to West: Nutrition & Diabetes After Immigration 🍴
A free, practical webinar on how immigration can affect blood sugar and health — with culturally familiar tips, smart grocery swaps, and a live Q&A with experts.
🌟 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 (Google Form)
👉🏽 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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