Upcoming Events
The Center for Arabic Culture (CAC) in Boston is committed to promoting Arabic culture through a variety of engaging and educational events. CAC offers programs such as cultural festivals, music and dance performances, art exhibitions, language classes, and educational workshops. These events are designed to celebrate and preserve the rich heritage of Arabic culture, providing a platform for both community members and the broader public to experience and appreciate its diverse traditions. CAC's initiatives aim to foster understanding and connection within the community, making Arabic culture accessible to all.
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Concert & Music Workshops
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Festivals
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Film Screening
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Speaking & Author Series
FOR THE LOVE OF QAHWA:
QAHWA AS A SOCIAL BEVERAGE FROM WINE TO TEA
Hacı Osman Gündüz (Ozzy)
Harvard University
Dec. 8, 2024
In this talk, I explore the transformation of the term qahwa, which initially referred to wine, into a broader concept that came to encompass social beverages, particularly coffee in the sixteenth century and tea in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. By analyzing poetry, I trace the evolution of the word from its early association with wine—as attested in pre-Islamic (Jāhilī) poetry—to its later connections with coffee and tea.
Marcel Khalife Concert - LEGACY
Save the Date - Ticket Sales to Be Announced
"The cross-generational Khalife trio will perform a selection of Marcel’s revered classics that endeared him to millions in the Arab World, with new arrangements alongside original compositions. Sary Khalife masterfully incorporates the Arabic quarter tone on his cello, seamlessly weaving Arabic and Western sounds, while Rami’s pianistic skills combine his classical training from The Juilliard School with a “Keith-Jarrett-like approach to jazz and improvisation.” (Daily Telegraph, Australia).
Film Screening: The Mayor
Film will be followed by a discussion with professor Hanadi Elyan.
MAYOR follows Musa Hadid, the Christian mayor of Ramallah, during his second term in office. His immediate goals: repave the sidewalks, attract more tourism, and plan the city’s Christmas celebrations. His ultimate mission: to end the occupation of Palestine.
Rich with detailed observation and humor, MAYOR offers a portrait of dignity amidst the madness and absurdity of endless occupation while posing a question: how do you run a city when you don’t have a country?
Time: 7 pm
Address:
MIT - 182 Memorial Drive (rear) Cambridge, MA 02139
Poetry by Dunya Mikhail & Jennifer Jean
Her Story is & CAC Present: Two Poetry reading events featuring Poets Dunya Mikhail and Jennifer Jean.
October 8 at 6:30 pm at the Somerville Public Library and October 9th at 7pm at the Salem Athenaeum in Salem, MA. Event is free and open to the public.
Click Below for details!
Human Library
Celebrating the life of Dr. Mohammed Baqir Alwan (Post Mortem)
Professor Emeritus of Arabic Language and Literature, Tufts University, and one of the world's foremost experts on Iraqi and Arabic poetry.
Arab Americans in Film
The Center for Arabic Culture & The Road to Diversity & Understanding present Arab American’s in Film screening of three short films by Raouf Zaki. The screening is followed by a discussion with the film director and an Arabic food reception
Arabic School Graduation
Our graduation this year will take place on Sunday, June 2, from 1pm to 4pm and it consists of both in person performances, as well as virtual performances of students from both the in-person and the on-line programs, who will present their work in an edited film. Parents will receive detailed information on the program of events and location. Congratulations to all our graduates.
CAC Annual Music Concert
Tomorrow! CAC is Proud to Present CAC Annual Music Concert!
May 11, 2024 @5:30 pm
First Church of Boston
66 Marlborough St. Boston MA
Featuring
CAC JAZAL Choir, Children's Choir, Youth Orchestra
Boston Arabic Music Ensemble &
An Ensemble of talented musicians in a unique concert
Ticket Sale Online Only!
Ticket sale will close at 1 pm Sat. May 11, 2024
(If you are facing any difficulty with online tickets, please email us at info@cacboston.org)
Join Us and Celebrate Mother's Day with Arabic Music!
Join us! CAC Annual Arab American Festival & Book Fair - In Partnership with Interlink Publishing
Join us! CAC Annual Arab American Festival & Book Fair on April 27, 2024 In Partnership with Interlink Publishing @interlinkbooks
CAC’s Annual 10th Festival and Book Fair from 3-9 PM with free admissions at the Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA.
The festival includes vendors, artists, fashion shows, delicious food, children activities and one of the largest Arabic book fair.
CAC Festival Schedule:
3 pm Festival Starts
4 pm Boston Dabkeh Troupe dance performance
4:15 pm Children Story reading by “Arabic Book A Month” Group (Big Hall)
4:30 pm children book reading and crafts (Armory Cafe) by Interlink author
5:00 pm Sudanese Fashion Show by Jahan organization
5:30 pm Singing and Music by Yemeni Singer Essam Abuhadal
5:30 pm Children book reading and crafts (Armory Cafe) By Interlink author
6:00 pm Hanan Haddad story time (big hall)
6:15 pm Announcing Raffle Prizes
6:30 pm Fashion Show by Kawther Alshareef
7 pm Singing and Music by Yemeni Singer Essam Abuhadal
7:30 pm Ya Msafer Show by Soumaya MaRose and Lioness Al Atlas Dane group with singer Suzana Hajjar Azkul
CAC Festival Sponsors:
Spot at CAC Summer Camp 2024
2 Gift Cards by Alexandar Salone
Delicious Arabic Sweets by Bay Sweets
2 Gift Cards by Ajeen Restaurant
Dress designed by Designer Kawther Alshareef
A gift from Mennas
Gift Card from December Thieves Boutique
Basket from Olively
Arabic Food Goodies Basket
Three Months free Subscription from Arabic Book A Month
Online Arabic Intensive CoursesCAC Online Arabic Readers’ and Conversation Workshop- Summer 2024
CAC Online Arabic Readers’ and Conversation Workshop- Summer 2024
STUDY ARABIC LANGUAGE AND CULTURE ONLINE WITH US THIS SUMMER!
CAC invites you to register at the “Young and Adult Summer Online Arabic Workshop”. CAC offers a 12 week intensive online Arabic program during the summer term designed by the curriculum team and delivered by our certified online Arabic teachers. The program is split into two 6 week sessions and is equivalent to one full academic semester. It is open for students grade 2-12 and adults that can enroll in either or both sessions. College students and learners from all backgrounds and geographical locations are welcome!
Intensive 12 week workshop to develop students’ reading, writing, comprehension, and conversation skills.
The Workshop is for grade 2-5, grade 6-8, grade 9-12, and adults.
Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays for 12 weeks between April 22 and July 24, 2024.
Simon Shaheen
SIMON SHAHEEN AND GUEST ARTISTS - A CONCERT IN SUPPORT OF ANERA'S HUMANITARIAN AID TO GAZA
This musical program brings together a number of talented musicians who represent various musical cultures, including Arab, Iranian, Indian, and American. The musicians will present instrumental and vocal performances of traditional and cross-cultural fusion music. The concert will end with a Palestinian Folkloric Suite arranged by Simon Shaheen for this event.
Join Film director Raouf Zaki in the screening of Dream!
Join Film director Raouf Zaki in the screening of Dream! April 14 at 6:30 pm!