Upcoming MENA Events
ALL THAT’S LEFT OF YOU
A deeply moving, multigenerational drama, this film follows a Palestinian teenager who gets swept into a protest in the Occupied West Bank and experiences a moment of violence that rocks his family.
The World as Palestine: On Advocacy, Activism, and Justice
UW Jackson School of International Studies hosting day-day symposium of panels, workshops, and more.
2nd Reception - Sadaf Sadri, De/Angular
What if breaking apart is also a way of holding close?
Artist Talk - Sadaf Sadri, De/Angular
What if breaking apart is also a way of holding close?
Documentary - Hands Showcasing Heritage: Stories of the Women Artisans Who Created the Kochiani Dress
Presentation & discussion of "Hands Showcasing Heritage", a documentary on the creation of a traditional Afghani Kochiani dress.
Opening - Sadaf Sadri, De/Angular
What if breaking apart is also a way of holding close?
Persian Gardens @ Suzanne Zahr
SZ Gallery’s Persian Garden, opening for First Friday. This exhibit tells culturally rich stories of Persian culture through contemporary and classically-influenced pieces by Iranian artists Monir & Mehdi Ghanbeigy.
Film - Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk @ SIFF
An intimate, first-hand perspective on life under siege in Gaza, captured through video calls between director Sepideh Farsi and 25-year-old Palestinian photojournalist and poet Fatma Hassona.
UW Middle East Center Town Hall
Join the UW Middle East Center along with local politicians and community members to share your priorities and concerns in this MENA Community Town Hall.
