UPCOMING EVENTS
Check out our upcoming events at New Arab American Theater Works. We will continue to update this page as more future events are scheduled.
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DUBAI CHOCOLATE TREATS WORKSHOP
Dubai chocolate has swept cafes and dessert shops everywhere! Arab flavors are going viral and celebrated across the US--but how well do WE know how to use these flavors to make our own Dubai treats? Join us for a confectionary workshop to satisfy our sweet tooths and learn how to make delicious Dubai chocolate desserts!
📅 Saturday, August 15th, 2026 from 2-4 PM
📍 New Arab American Theater Works | 1011 S Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN Room 308
Facilitated by Lorie Haddad
YALLA DRUM SUMMER CONCERT
Don’t miss your chance to see Minnesota’s only Arabic percussion ensemble in an exciting outdoor concert! Bring your family and friends for an energizing evening where you’ll get to hear all your favorite Arabic rhythms (and some classic songs)!
📅 Thursday, August 27th, 2026 at 7 PM
📍 Long Lake Regional Park Pavilion | Rice Creek Trail, New Brighton, MN
Directed by Robert Lehmann and Tarek Aboueid
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PAINTING FOUND OBJECTS WORKSHOP
Join artist Noor Adwan (@artsypeach) to learn some basic acrylic painting techniques and decorate a found object to take home! Participants will discover the joy of bringing new life to old things, and might find inspiration afterward to transform everyday things they have at home. All skill levels are welcome. Supplies (found objects, paints, brushes and sealant) will be provided, but attendees may bring in their own found objects if they wish!
📆 Saturday, September 12th, 2026 from 2-4 PM
📍New Arab American Theater Works | 1011 S Washington Avenue Minneapolis, MN - Room 308)
Facilitated by Noor Adwan (@artsypeach)
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MAURITANIAN HENNA WORKSHOP
Traditional Mauritanian henna uses a tape-resist technique, where you cut and place thin strips of surgical tape to form geometric designs. The henna design/pattern is made from the negative space (the gaps between where the tape is placed). For this workshop, we will explore these geometric patterns and create our own versions on watercolor paper.
📆 Saturday, October 17th, 2026 from 2-4 PM
📍New Arab American Theater Works | 1011 S Washington Avenue Minneapolis, MN - Room 308)
Facilitated by Sarah Abdel-Jelil
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BLUE NOTE: SOLIDARITY THROUGH LYRIC POETRY
In this poetry workshop, we will learn more about the deep and interconnected relationship between Black American poets and poets across the SWANA region. From the global influences of blues and jazz poets, to Palestinian and Sudanese poetic influences on Black American cultural figures, we will riff on both historic and contemporary instances of solidarity across communities. We’ll also improvise our own expressions of solidarity on and off the page. Come prepared to write and experiment with sound.
📆 Saturday, November 14th, 2026 from 2-4 PM
📍New Arab American Theater Works | 1011 S Washington Avenue Minneapolis, MN - Room 308)