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Derbakeh Drum Workshop
Thursday August 20, 2026 06:30 PM EDT
Alif Institute
Cost: $45
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Ready for some Derbakeh drumming? Come join us, do something different, and learn how to create a beat by the end of the workshop! Don’t have a Derbakeh drum? You can borrow one of ours 🪘
Reserve today as spots are limited!
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Oud Workshop
Thursday August 20, 2026 06:30 PM EDT
Alif Institute
Cost: $45
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Do you have an oud sitting at home and have always wanted to learn how to play it? 🎶
Join our Beginner Oud Workshop and get introduced to the basics of playing the oud, its fascinating history, and how this beautiful instrument is made.
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The art of Arabic Cooking - Making Mahshi!
Saturday August 22, 2026 02:00 PM EDT
Alif Institute
Cost: $65
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Join @hungrilyhomemade on Saturday, August 22 at 2:00 PM for a hands-on cooking class celebrating one of the Arab world's most beloved comfort foods.
Learn how to prepare mahshi—zucchini and eggplants stuffed with a flavorful rice filling and simmered in a rich, tangy tomato sauce. Whether you're ...
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Free Arabic Movie Night: The Guest
Friday August 28, 2026 07:30 PM EDT
Alif Institute
Cost: FREE
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On August 28, we’re screening The Guest: Aleppo to Istanbul, a moving drama that follows 10-year-old Lena, her toddler sister, and their neighbor Meryem as they flee Syria for Turkey.
Through Lena’s longing to return home and Meryem’s hope of reaching Europe, the film offers a deeply human look at...
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Arabic Language Fall/ Winter Classes
Monday August 31, 2026 09:00 AM EDT
Alif Institute
Cost: $505
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Interested in learning Arabic? Our Arabic Language Fall/ Winter registration is now open! We have in-person and online classes for both adults and kids, catering all levels. We will be hosting an Open House to help explain our Arabic Language Classes program on August 8th, from 12pm to 3pm, so be su...
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19th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival
Saturday October 3, 2026 11:00 AM EDT
Alif Institute
Cost: Free to attend
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October 3–4, 2026 | 11 AM–6 PM | Alif Institute, Atlanta
Discover the sights, sounds, flavors, and traditions of the Arab world at the 19th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival. Enjoy authentic cuisine, live music and dance, artisan vendors, cultural exhibits, family activities, henna, Arabic calligraphy,...
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Free Movie Night: The United
Friday August 14, 2026 07:30 PM EDT
Alif Institute
Cost: Free
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Join us for a free movie night to watch "The United", an Arabic action/ drama/ comedy. The movie is about a legendary Egyptian football coach being lured out of retirement and tasked with training an unlikely team of pan-Arab underdogs in Jordan. Their impossible mission? Take on France in a high-st...
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Arabic Storytime & Crafts
Saturday August 8, 2026 01:15 PM EDT
Alif Institute
Cost: Free
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1:15 PM – Bring the little ones to Kan Ya Makan: Arabic Storytime & Crafts for a story, songs, dancing, and a fun craft - all in Arabic! Come early and enjoy a delicious homemade Arabic lunch before the program, starting at 11:30am.
Introducing children to Arabic from an early age helps them build...
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Sahtain wa Hana - a Homemade Community Lunch
Saturday August 8, 2026 11:30 AM EDT
Alif Institute
Cost: $12
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Enjoy a homemade Arabic lunch prepared by mothers, aunts and grandmothers of our community. Choose between Shakrieh (lamb in a warm yogurt stew with rice) or Musakaa (a vegetarian eggplant dish), each served with hummus and salad. Dessert and drinks will also be available.
Sahtain wa Hana ("Bon Ap...
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Johns Creek! Get ready for Arabic Music in the Park!
Wednesday July 29, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Alif Institute
Cost: $45
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This summer, experience the joy of Arabic music and folkloric dance under the open sky!
Alif Institute is bringing outdoor evening workshops to Johns Creek, making it easier than ever to learn and connect with Arab culture right in your own community.
Join us to learn:
Derbakeh (tabla/ drum) 7... [click here for more]
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Free Movie Night: El Sett
Friday June 26, 2026 07:30 PM EDT
Alif Institute
Cost: Free
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Who was Umm Kulthum?
Join us for a free screening of El Sett (الست), the acclaimed new Egyptian film that tells the extraordinary story of Umm Kulthum's rise from a small village girl to one of the most influential artists in modern history.
Whether you grew up listening to her music or have nev... [click here for more]
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Free Watch Party at Alif: Morocco vs Haiti
Wednesday June 24, 2026 06:00 PM EDT
Alif Institute
Cost: Free
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Who’s joining us to cheer for Morocco vs Haiti??
It’s free and open to the public at Alif Institute! Just rsvp to the link!
Enjoy an exciting evening of soccer, community, culture, and food. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
These watch parties are part of a citywide initiative led... [click here for more]
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Art of Arabic Cooking: Mahshi
Saturday June 13, 2026 06:00 PM EDT
Alif Institute
Cost: $60-$65
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Learn the art of making Mahshi – one of the Arab world's most beloved comfort foods! More than just a dish, Mahshi is a tradition passed down through generations. In many Arab households, preparing it becomes a family affair, with everyone gathering around the table – one person coring the zucchini ...
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Morocco vs Brazil FREE Watch Party
Saturday June 13, 2026 06:00 PM EDT
Alif Institute
Cost: Free
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Who’s joining us to cheer for Morocco?? It’s free and open to the public at Alif Institute! Just rsvp to the link in our bio! Enjoy an exciting evening of soccer, community, culture, and food. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
These watch parties are part of a citywide initiative led...
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Free Movie Night: The Unknown Saint
Friday June 12, 2026 07:30 PM EDT
Alif Institute
Cost: Free
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Come over to Alif this Friday evening at 7:30 for our FREE movie night! You can also add an optional dinner at 7:00pm.
About the movie: Morocco (2019), Dark Comedy/Drama, 1h 40m/ English subtitles
"In this brilliantly comedic modern fable, debut feature director Alaa Eddine Aljem takes audiences... [click here for more]
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Zaytoona Arabic Summer Camp
Monday June 8, 2026 09:00 AM EDT
Alif Institute
Cost: $325/week
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Summer at Alif is more than a camp – it’s a place where language, culture, and childhood come together 🌿
Zaytoona Summer Camp is designed for our children to connect to Arabic in a way that feels joyful, natural, and alive – through art, music, stories, and play.
In a world that often pulls us a... [click here for more]
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Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Alif Institute, Embry Hills/I85