📬 In This Week | Nov 27– Dec 03
👋🏽 Ahlan / Hello
📣 Community Partner: Yallah Habibi in Toronto
🌟 Five Events Worth Checking Out
🗓️ This Week’s Complete Event Lineup
Soft holiday glow at Toronto’s Eaton Centre, with the giant Christmas tree towering over the mall walkway | Photo by Jim Luo
👋🏽 Ahlan / Hello
We’re just one issue away from issue no. 25! 🥳 🎉
I honestly wasn’t sure I’d make it this far, but here we are and I’m still going strong. Don’t miss next Thursday’s special issue, where I’ll be giving away free (wallahi, free!) khamsa🖐🏽 merch on a first come, first served basis, so don’t wait when it lands in your inbox.
Enjoy this week’s events and see you next week.
Nassar
Chief Culture Guide — khamsa🖐🏽
📣 Community Partner: Yallah Habibi in Toronto
Toronto’s biggest Arabic disco party lands in less than two weeks, and tickets are already running low. Dance all night to iconic Arabic hits, surprise performances, and wall-to-wall habibis as Yallah Habibi takes over NOMAD Toronto for its first-ever night in the city.
If you want in on the most talked‑about Arabic party of the season, grab your early-bird tickets before they’re gone!
🖐🏽 Five Events Worth Checking Out
🎬 RPFF Opening Night: Khartoum | خرطوم 🇸🇩
Experience the powerful opening of the Regent Park Film Festival, spotlighting the current war in Sudan and genocide in Darfur with two compelling documentaries. Khartoum, filmed by Sudanese creators amid turmoil, and Suddenly TV, capturing youth resistance and hopes for a new Sudan.
🌟 Regent Park Film Festival. Co-presented with Sudan Solidarity Collective and Toronto Arab Film.💬 English / Arabic (with English subtitles)
🗓️ Thursday, Nov 27 · 6:00 pm
📍 Central YMCA, 20 Grosvenor St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2V5
👟 The ARC Open: Arab Run Club’s Sports Day
Gather for a high-energy day of games, group workouts, and community vibes. Featuring padel and pickleball tournaments, women-only yoga and pilates, and plenty of prizes and surprises.
🌟 Arab Run Club
💬 English / Arabic
🗓️ Saturday, Nov 29 · 3:00–9:00 pm
📍 CourtX | Oakville, 226 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville, ON L6K 3S3
🎶 Chalghi Baghdadi
الچالغي البغدادي 🇮🇶
Experience the soul of Iraq in Toronto at a special night filled with authentic Baghdadi melodies and the magic of Iraqi maqam, brought to life by Chalghi Baghdadi.
🌟 Maqamat International Academy of Arts and Heritage
💬 Arabic & English
🗓️ Saturday, Nov 29 · 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
📍 United Congregation in Mississauga, 84 S Service Rd, Mississauga, ON L5G 2R9
🍔 Moroccan Community BBQ in High Park 🇲🇦
Celebrate the end of Morocco Heritage Week with the Moroccan Association of Toronto! Enjoy burgers, salads, fruits, and drinks while spending a fun-filled day at the park with friends and family.
🌟 Moroccan Association of Toronto (AMDT)
💬 French / Arabic / English
🗓️ Saturday, August 30 · 11:00 am–7:00 pm
📍 High Park, Picnic Area 4, 1873 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6R 2Z3
🎟️ Paid ticket at event — $5 per person
🎬 Palestine 36: Community Screenings 🇵🇸
Held just after the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on November 29, this special screening of Annemarie Jacir’s powerful new film "Palestine 36" delves into the 1936 Arab Revolt and the beginnings of Palestinian resistance, blending fiction and archival history across struggle, resilience, and hope.
🌟 Liberate Palestine 48, Watermelon Pictures, MYUTMSU💬 English / Arabic (with English subtitles)
🗓️ Sunday, Nov 30 · 6:30 pm
📍 Kingsway Theatre, 3030 Bloor St W, Etobicoke, ON M8X 2Y8
