Events

Thursday post of Arabic-inspired events taking place in Toronto

Events

From Big Laughs to Big Screens: What’s On in Toronto (September 18–24)

Sep 18, 2025

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From Big Laughs to Big Screens: What’s On in Toronto (September 18–24)

A week of Arabic theatre, live music, and the Toronto Palestine Film Festival—discover stories that connect our past, present, and future.

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Comedy, Cinema & Calligraphy: What’s On in Toronto (September 11–17)

Sep 11, 2025

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Comedy, Cinema & Calligraphy: What’s On in Toronto (September 11–17)

Whether it’s discovering calligraphy, supporting Gaza, or catching groundbreaking films at TIFF, here’s your guide to the week ahead.

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Shisha, Stand-Up & Screenings: What’s On in Toronto (September 4–10)

Sep 4, 2025

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Shisha, Stand-Up & Screenings: What’s On in Toronto (September 4–10)

From TIFF world premieres to Egyptian festivals, Syrian music, and community fundraisers, this week is packed with Arabic-rooted stories, sounds, and celebrations across Toronto and the GTA.

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Beats, Resistance & Scenic Trails: What’s On in Toronto (August 28–September 3)

Aug 28, 2025

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Beats, Resistance & Scenic Trails: What’s On in Toronto (August 28–September 3)

This week offers a mix of parties, performances, and gatherings that highlight the community spirit across Toronto.

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Fairuz, Festivals & Fresh Voices: What’s On in Toronto (August 21–27)

Aug 21, 2025

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Fairuz, Festivals & Fresh Voices: What’s On in Toronto (August 21–27)

From Iraqi heritage to Fairuz, desserts to debut books — discover what’s happening this week.

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🖐🏽 Poetry, Film & Community: What’s On in Toronto (August 14–20)

Aug 14, 2025

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🖐🏽 Poetry, Film & Community: What’s On in Toronto (August 14–20)

From the field to the gallery, each gathering offers a chance to connect through language, movement, and memory.

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🖐🏽 From Scarborough to Sudan: What’s On in Toronto (August 7–13)

Aug 7, 2025

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🖐🏽 From Scarborough to Sudan: What’s On in Toronto (August 7–13)

From poolside parties to powerful fundraisers, this week’s events stretch from Scarborough to Sudan — reminding us that culture and community go hand in hand.

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🖐🏽 Potlucks, Parties, and Palestine: What's on in Toronto (July 31–August 6)

Jul 31, 2025

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🖐🏽 Potlucks, Parties, and Palestine: What's on in Toronto (July 31–August 6)

A lighter week for events, but a decisive moment to reflect and take action. Featuring five Arabic-inspired ways to stay connected across Toronto.

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🖐🏽 Sing, Support, Stroll: What’s On in Toronto (July 24–30)

Jul 24, 2025

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🖐🏽 Sing, Support, Stroll: What’s On in Toronto (July 24–30)

From Sudan & Palestine fundraisers to outdoor concerts, book clubs, and cozy bracelet-making afternoons. Let’s make the most of the summer!

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🖐🏽 Run, Roast, Recite: What’s On in Toronto (July 17–23)

Jul 17, 2025

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10 min read

🖐🏽 Run, Roast, Recite: What’s On in Toronto (July 17–23)

TIFF premieres, island picnics, queer bonfires, and a 24-hour deep dive into Palestinian cultural life — this week’s edition is packed with community, creativity, and late-summer vibes.

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🖐🏽 Protest Poetry, Rooftop Beats & Coptic Girlhood: What’s On in Toronto (July 10–16)

Jul 10, 2025

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🖐🏽 Protest Poetry, Rooftop Beats & Coptic Girlhood: What’s On in Toronto (July 10–16)

From rooftop sets and musical debuts to book launches exploring identity, exile, and inherited memory, there’s something for every mood.

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🖐🏽 Tatreez, Tattoos & Taste Fest: What’s On in Toronto (July 3–July 9)

Jul 3, 2025

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🖐🏽 Tatreez, Tattoos & Taste Fest: What’s On in Toronto (July 3–July 9)

From a Tatreez circle to a temporary tattoo workshop, plus dance parties, and Taste of the Middle East, something is happening almost every day.

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🖐🏽 BBQs, Beats & Big Screens: What’s On in Toronto (June 26–July 2)

Jun 25, 2025

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🖐🏽 BBQs, Beats & Big Screens: What’s On in Toronto (June 26–July 2)

From Pride stage takeovers to pop-up bookstores and bilingual story time, this week’s roundup of Arabic-inspired events across Toronto is full of joy, culture, and community.

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🖐🏽 Pride, Punchlines & Palestine: What’s On in Toronto (June 19–25)

Jun 19, 2025

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🖐🏽 Pride, Punchlines & Palestine: What’s On in Toronto (June 19–25)

The very first issue of khamsa is here — your weekly guide to Arabic-inspired events across Toronto.

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From Big Laughs to Big Screens: What’s On in Toronto (September 18–24)

Comedy, Cinema & Calligraphy: What’s On in Toronto (September 11–17)

Shisha, Stand-Up & Screenings: What’s On in Toronto (September 4–10)

Beats, Resistance & Scenic Trails: What’s On in Toronto (August 28–September 3)

Fairuz, Festivals & Fresh Voices: What’s On in Toronto (August 21–27)

🖐🏽 Poetry, Film & Community: What’s On in Toronto (August 14–20)

🖐🏽 From Scarborough to Sudan: What’s On in Toronto (August 7–13)

🖐🏽 Potlucks, Parties, and Palestine: What's on in Toronto (July 31–August 6)

🖐🏽 Sing, Support, Stroll: What’s On in Toronto (July 24–30)

🖐🏽 Run, Roast, Recite: What’s On in Toronto (July 17–23)

🖐🏽 Protest Poetry, Rooftop Beats & Coptic Girlhood: What’s On in Toronto (July 10–16)

🖐🏽 Tatreez, Tattoos & Taste Fest: What’s On in Toronto (July 3–July 9)

🖐🏽 BBQs, Beats & Big Screens: What’s On in Toronto (June 26–July 2)

🖐🏽 Pride, Punchlines & Palestine: What’s On in Toronto (June 19–25)

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