Join us at one of our global community events!
Events are free and open to the public, as long as you RSVP to book a spot.
Community Events
Upcoming Events
What’s an afikra salon event?
It’s a salon-style gathering where members of the community present on cultural and historical topics they are curious about from the Arab world. The purpose of each evening is to bring together a community of like-minded individuals and have a fruitful conversation about things we don't know much about.
Who are the presenters?
afikra Community Presenters are members of the afikra Community who participated in our workshops and worked alongside our team of coaches to research a topic they have no expertise on.
Past Events
afikra NYC Vol. 39 - Community Gathering
We'd love to see you all however space is limited - RSVP here.
afikra NYC Vol. 37
Our next salon in New York will be on July 6th! Don’t forget to RSVP your spot!
afikra NYC Vol. 36
Join us for our 36th salon in NYC, featuring presentations from Amr Thameen, Salam Hussein Mohsen, & Mohammad Haj Ali.
afikra NYC Salon | Vol.31
afikra NYC is back with another Salon for the first time in 2 years!
Join our team at LAUNY for the 31st afikra Salon as they bring to you presentations on topics they’ve been curious about from the Arab histories and cultures.
afikra Pop-up: Cairo Modern in NYC | Live Conversation with Mohamed Elshahed & Rami Abou-Khalil
Join this special live conversation at the "Cairo Modern" exhibit at the Center For Architecture in New York City with curator Mohamed Elshahed (Exhibit Curator & Author of "Cairo Since 1900: An Architectural Guide") and Rami Abou-Khalil (Exhibition Designer and Architect).
Live Interviews in Partnership with Habibi Festival at Joe's Pub NYC
We're thrilled to announce a partnership with Habibi Festival at Joe's Pub NYC!.
During the 4-Day Habibi Fest, afikra's Mikey Muhanna will be interviewing artists about their work and their perspectives. This collaboration is similar to afikra Quartertones.
If you are NYC, come by to see a show and stick around for the artist talk afterward!
Afikra NYC Volume 30
Speakers: Hanane Meziane-Tani, Jim Ramsey Khouri, and Mirna Haidar.
Afikra NYC August Soirée
We are kicking off the new afikra year with a fun social hour this weekend! So, grab some snacks and drinks, and come by this Sunday at the Brooklyn Bridge Park to connect with the afikra NYC community. This time we won't include any presentations, but we will briefly talk about what is in store for the upcoming year and talk about opportunities to present and get more involved. Mostly, it's just a fun get-together.
Come by and say hi!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I have to present this time? No, don't worry! You can sign up to present at afikra one of the following months.
What do I have to bring? If it's at someone's house, please bring a beverage and/or snacks to share.
Can I invite friends? Absolutely. If you want to invite anyone, please have them RSVP so we can keep track of who is coming.
Can non-Arabs come? Of course! Everyone is welcome!!
What topics will people present on? Topics of presentations will vary widely. Some will be high brow, some low brow, some..erm..medium brow. They are on based on a curiosity that the presenter had related to Arab history and culture. The presentations are about showcasing and sharing what they found after spending some time looking into their curiosity.
