Issue #25 | Five Events, 23 Listings, One Big 25th
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December’s here, and we’re leaning into the cozy-but-buzzy energy: sharp stand-up, a warm queer holiday hang, a big-ticket conversation on resilience, a comforting Tunisian supper club, and a late-night Afro-Sufi groove session. Pick one (or two) and say yes to getting out this week.
Events This Week
Atheer Yacoub @ The Second City 🇵🇸
Palestinian-American comedian Atheer Yacoub brings her hit stand-up show to Toronto for two nights—sharp, darkly funny stories about identity, culture clash, and the joy of disappointing traditional parents (in the most relatable way).
🌟 Performer(s): Atheer Yacoub (presented with MARSM Canada)
💬 Language: English
🗓️ Date & Time: Thu, Dec 4, 2025 · 7:30 pm (also Fri, Dec 5 · 7:30 pm)
📍 Venue: John Candy Box Theatre, 1 York St, Toronto, ON M5J 0B6
🎟️ Tickets: The Second City (paid)
Meem Toronto Holiday Social 🎄
A cozy holiday hang with DIY Arabic holiday cards, tea, food, music, and community. This one’s especially welcoming for queer and trans folks—and you’re invited to bring your chosen fam (and actual fam) too.
🌟 Performer(s): Meem Toronto (community host)
💬 Language: Arabic / English
🗓️ Date & Time: Fri, Dec 5 · 7:00 pm
📍 Venue: Bampot House, 201 Harbord St, Toronto, ON M5S 1H6
🎟️ Tickets: Eventbrite registration
Voices of Resilience: Bassem Youssef 🇪🇬 & Dr. Gabor Maté
Two powerhouse thinkers share a stage for a one-night Toronto event exploring resilience, hope, and solidarity—bringing big ideas, real conversation, and community energy together in a meaningful fundraiser.
🌟 Performer(s): Bassem Youssef & Dr. Gabor Maté (hosted by Penny Appeal Canada)
💬 Language: English
🗓️ Date & Time: Sat, Dec 6 · 6:00 pm
📍 Venue: Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 6R8
🎟️ Tickets: Ticketmaster (paid)
From Sea to Desert: The Flavours of Tunisia 🇹🇳
A comforting, multi-course Tunisian supper club—think spicy starters, golden semolina bread, aromatic tagine, Tunisian lemonade, and sweet makroud pastries with mint tea. Come hungry and leave warm.
🌟 Performer(s): Fatima Khlifi
💬 Language: English
🗓️ Date & Time: Sat, Dec 6 · 6:30 pm
📍 Venue: CSI, 192 Spadina Ave., #501, Toronto, ON M5T 2C2
🎟️ Tickets: The Depanneur (paid)
Ahmed Moneka 🇮🇶 & Friends @ DROM Taberna
Late-night downtown joy: Juno-nominated Ahmed Moneka brings an ecstatic set blending Afro-Sufi grooves with Arabic folk, funk, soul, and jazz—music that feels like love, home, and diaspora all at once.
🌟 Performer(s): Ahmed Moneka & Friends
💬 Language: English / Arabic
🗓️ Date & Time: Sat, Dec 6, 2025 · 11:00 pm
📍 Venue: DROM Taberna, 458 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 2A8
🎟️ Tickets: Eventbrite (paid)
👉🏽 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.
Know about an upcoming event that should be featured? Submit it to the khamsa calendar here .