Arabic Classes for Beginners
Announcing online/in-person Arabic classes at Nabala Cafe!
This beginner Arabic course introduces students to the fundamentals of Arabic reading, writing, and pronunciation of a Palestinian dialect. Students will learn the Arabic alphabet, letter forms, vowels and diacritical marks, and practice reading and writing. Participants will be provided with the content as well as worksheets to ensure regular, structured practice.
The course comes as a bundle of 8 classes (6 online lessons every Sunday, 2 in-person lessons at Nabala).
8-Lesson Package: Every Sunday from September 20th to November 8th. Every fourth class is in-person @ Nabala Cafe. The in-person classes will be scheduled according to the schedules of the instructor and participating students after the course starts to be as accommodating as possible
About the instructor:
Yasmin Amin is an educator born and raised in Palestine. She began teaching cultural and language-based programs as a means of re-empowering individuals who have lost connection to their Arab heritage while living in the diaspora. She founded Zunnar, an initiative dedicated to reconnecting individuals with their Arab identity, culture, language, and traditions through accessible and meaningful educational experiences.
Through her work, Yasmin hopes to create a welcoming space for learners of all backgrounds and experience levels to reconnect with the Arabic language and the culture that surrounds it.
SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/K7RUFKXL21Qtze4h7
Dabkeh for Beginners
Join us for a dabkeh workshop and dabkeh course at Nabala Cafe!
This beginner-friendly workshop and course introduces participants to the fundamentals of Palestinian dabkeh, rhythm, movement, and group performance. Students will learn traditional steps, rhythm patterns, coordination, and the cultural meaning behind the dance while experiencing dabkeh as a form of movement, community, and heritage.
The workshop is open to all levels and no previous dabkeh experience is required. The course consists of 8 sessions and does not require previous experience. Participants will be guided through traditional Palestinian dance movements while developing confidence, rhythm, and stage presence in a welcoming and interactive environment.
Workshop: Monday, September 21 at 7 pm @ Nabala Cafe
Courses: Every Monday at 7 pm, starting on September 28 @ Nabala Cafe
About the instructor:
Mohammed Darawsha is a Palestinian dabkeh artist, trainer, choreographer, and artistic director with over 30 years of experience in Palestinian folklore and performing arts. He has trained children, youth, and adults in dabkeh, rhythm, movement, stage presence, and artistic performance.
Mohammed has created and led dabkeh and dance workshops in schools, universities, community centers, summer camps, and cultural events. He has performed on stages in Palestine and the broader Middle East, Europe, China, and the United States.
For him, dabkeh is more than a dance. It is a living expression of history, identity, and Palestinian culture. His approach connects traditional dabkeh with contemporary movement, theatrical expression, and physical storytelling, creating an engaging experience for participants of all backgrounds and experience levels.
SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/K7RUFKXL21Qtze4h7
Socialist Summer School
Socialist Summer School is coming to Nabala Cafe!
Join us September through November for our study hub of the @peoplesforumnyc series ‘The People vs The Billionaires!’ Socialism is growing in popularity as more and more people reject the Democrats and Republicans and the billionaire class they represent.
But how do we actually build a new system? How does the capitalist system produce and protect people like Trump?
How do we assess and learn from the movements of the past, in all its defeats and victories, to build the future right now? Just like the ruling class has its tools to maintain its power, we have our own to organize and fight back.
Join us at @nabalacafe (4660 N Broadway) every Tuesday at 6:00pm starting September 8th through November 24th. Registration includes all class materials, including recorded lectures and readings.
🔗 Register to join us in person at bit.ly/nabalaschool
Masala Dykes Presents: Community Swap Bazaar
attention masala dykes 🪷 we have a community swap bazaar coming up this october 22nd at @nabalacafe!
do you have extra clothes in good condition in your closet that don’t fit, aren’t your style anymore, or that you’re just tired of? shoes? accessories? bring them on over! help a fellow dyke affirm themselves and find their style ;)
or do you have handmade goods and art that you would love to share? swap for some other art? COME ON OVER and swap. dyke economy!!!
make a lil craft, do a lil henna, and sip a cozy lil bevy while you browse too. we’re so excited to have you all again 🥰
this event is free with an rsvp link in bio!
see you there masala dykes ☕️🫖
Working Class Craft Night
What's that? Our first THEMED monthly social? That's right, our labor socials will now have focused activities or topics of discussion. We will still have our normal games, but bring your unfinished Halloween costume, a sign you want to paint for the picket line, your jacket you want to sew union patches on, whatever you are working on! 🎃🎃🎃
#labororganizing #workersolidarity #halloweencrafts
Gothic Tarot Popup
Some exciting news! I'll be doing a pop-up event at Nabala Cafe in Chicago, selling cards from The Briar Witch Tarot, prints, crafts, and more! Come see me and grab a cup of coffee on Saturday, October 24th, anytime between 10 AM and 4 PM! ❤︎
Game Night!
Every Second and Fourth Satuday, join us for game night and half off large pots of chai from 7pm-9pm
Arabic Classes for Beginners
Announcing online/in-person Arabic classes at Nabala Cafe!
This beginner Arabic course introduces students to the fundamentals of Arabic reading, writing, and pronunciation of a Palestinian dialect. Students will learn the Arabic alphabet, letter forms, vowels and diacritical marks, and practice reading and writing. Participants will be provided with the content as well as worksheets to ensure regular, structured practice.
The course comes as a bundle of 8 classes (6 online lessons every Sunday, 2 in-person lessons at Nabala).
8-Lesson Package: Every Sunday from September 20th to November 8th. Every fourth class is in-person @ Nabala Cafe. The in-person classes will be scheduled according to the schedules of the instructor and participating students after the course starts to be as accommodating as possible
About the instructor:
Yasmin Amin is an educator born and raised in Palestine. She began teaching cultural and language-based programs as a means of re-empowering individuals who have lost connection to their Arab heritage while living in the diaspora. She founded Zunnar, an initiative dedicated to reconnecting individuals with their Arab identity, culture, language, and traditions through accessible and meaningful educational experiences.
Through her work, Yasmin hopes to create a welcoming space for learners of all backgrounds and experience levels to reconnect with the Arabic language and the culture that surrounds it.
SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/K7RUFKXL21Qtze4h7
Dabkeh for Beginners
Join us for a dabkeh workshop and dabkeh course at Nabala Cafe!
This beginner-friendly workshop and course introduces participants to the fundamentals of Palestinian dabkeh, rhythm, movement, and group performance. Students will learn traditional steps, rhythm patterns, coordination, and the cultural meaning behind the dance while experiencing dabkeh as a form of movement, community, and heritage.
The workshop is open to all levels and no previous dabkeh experience is required. The course consists of 8 sessions and does not require previous experience. Participants will be guided through traditional Palestinian dance movements while developing confidence, rhythm, and stage presence in a welcoming and interactive environment.
Workshop: Monday, September 21 at 7 pm @ Nabala Cafe
Courses: Every Monday at 7 pm, starting on September 28 @ Nabala Cafe
About the instructor:
Mohammed Darawsha is a Palestinian dabkeh artist, trainer, choreographer, and artistic director with over 30 years of experience in Palestinian folklore and performing arts. He has trained children, youth, and adults in dabkeh, rhythm, movement, stage presence, and artistic performance.
Mohammed has created and led dabkeh and dance workshops in schools, universities, community centers, summer camps, and cultural events. He has performed on stages in Palestine and the broader Middle East, Europe, China, and the United States.
For him, dabkeh is more than a dance. It is a living expression of history, identity, and Palestinian culture. His approach connects traditional dabkeh with contemporary movement, theatrical expression, and physical storytelling, creating an engaging experience for participants of all backgrounds and experience levels.
SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/K7RUFKXL21Qtze4h7
Socialist Summer School
Socialist Summer School is coming to Nabala Cafe!
Join us September through November for our study hub of the @peoplesforumnyc series ‘The People vs The Billionaires!’ Socialism is growing in popularity as more and more people reject the Democrats and Republicans and the billionaire class they represent.
But how do we actually build a new system? How does the capitalist system produce and protect people like Trump?
How do we assess and learn from the movements of the past, in all its defeats and victories, to build the future right now? Just like the ruling class has its tools to maintain its power, we have our own to organize and fight back.
Join us at @nabalacafe (4660 N Broadway) every Tuesday at 6:00pm starting September 8th through November 24th. Registration includes all class materials, including recorded lectures and readings.
🔗 Register to join us in person at bit.ly/nabalaschool
SWAP DAY!
Every second and fourth Wednesday! Bring books, plants, recipes, kitchenware and more and exchange with other community members.
Arabic Classes for Beginners
Announcing online/in-person Arabic classes at Nabala Cafe!
This beginner Arabic course introduces students to the fundamentals of Arabic reading, writing, and pronunciation of a Palestinian dialect. Students will learn the Arabic alphabet, letter forms, vowels and diacritical marks, and practice reading and writing. Participants will be provided with the content as well as worksheets to ensure regular, structured practice.
The course comes as a bundle of 8 classes (6 online lessons every Sunday, 2 in-person lessons at Nabala).
8-Lesson Package: Every Sunday from September 20th to November 8th. Every fourth class is in-person @ Nabala Cafe. The in-person classes will be scheduled according to the schedules of the instructor and participating students after the course starts to be as accommodating as possible
About the instructor:
Yasmin Amin is an educator born and raised in Palestine. She began teaching cultural and language-based programs as a means of re-empowering individuals who have lost connection to their Arab heritage while living in the diaspora. She founded Zunnar, an initiative dedicated to reconnecting individuals with their Arab identity, culture, language, and traditions through accessible and meaningful educational experiences.
Through her work, Yasmin hopes to create a welcoming space for learners of all backgrounds and experience levels to reconnect with the Arabic language and the culture that surrounds it.
SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/K7RUFKXL21Qtze4h7
Dabkeh for Beginners
Join us for a dabkeh workshop and dabkeh course at Nabala Cafe!
This beginner-friendly workshop and course introduces participants to the fundamentals of Palestinian dabkeh, rhythm, movement, and group performance. Students will learn traditional steps, rhythm patterns, coordination, and the cultural meaning behind the dance while experiencing dabkeh as a form of movement, community, and heritage.
The workshop is open to all levels and no previous dabkeh experience is required. The course consists of 8 sessions and does not require previous experience. Participants will be guided through traditional Palestinian dance movements while developing confidence, rhythm, and stage presence in a welcoming and interactive environment.
Workshop: Monday, September 21 at 7 pm @ Nabala Cafe
Courses: Every Monday at 7 pm, starting on September 28 @ Nabala Cafe
About the instructor:
Mohammed Darawsha is a Palestinian dabkeh artist, trainer, choreographer, and artistic director with over 30 years of experience in Palestinian folklore and performing arts. He has trained children, youth, and adults in dabkeh, rhythm, movement, stage presence, and artistic performance.
Mohammed has created and led dabkeh and dance workshops in schools, universities, community centers, summer camps, and cultural events. He has performed on stages in Palestine and the broader Middle East, Europe, China, and the United States.
For him, dabkeh is more than a dance. It is a living expression of history, identity, and Palestinian culture. His approach connects traditional dabkeh with contemporary movement, theatrical expression, and physical storytelling, creating an engaging experience for participants of all backgrounds and experience levels.
SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/K7RUFKXL21Qtze4h7
Socialist Summer School
Socialist Summer School is coming to Nabala Cafe!
Join us September through November for our study hub of the @peoplesforumnyc series ‘The People vs The Billionaires!’ Socialism is growing in popularity as more and more people reject the Democrats and Republicans and the billionaire class they represent.
But how do we actually build a new system? How does the capitalist system produce and protect people like Trump?
How do we assess and learn from the movements of the past, in all its defeats and victories, to build the future right now? Just like the ruling class has its tools to maintain its power, we have our own to organize and fight back.
Join us at @nabalacafe (4660 N Broadway) every Tuesday at 6:00pm starting September 8th through November 24th. Registration includes all class materials, including recorded lectures and readings.
🔗 Register to join us in person at bit.ly/nabalaschool
Arabic Classes for Beginners
Announcing online/in-person Arabic classes at Nabala Cafe!
This beginner Arabic course introduces students to the fundamentals of Arabic reading, writing, and pronunciation of a Palestinian dialect. Students will learn the Arabic alphabet, letter forms, vowels and diacritical marks, and practice reading and writing. Participants will be provided with the content as well as worksheets to ensure regular, structured practice.
The course comes as a bundle of 8 classes (6 online lessons every Sunday, 2 in-person lessons at Nabala).
8-Lesson Package: Every Sunday from September 20th to November 8th. Every fourth class is in-person @ Nabala Cafe. The in-person classes will be scheduled according to the schedules of the instructor and participating students after the course starts to be as accommodating as possible
About the instructor:
Yasmin Amin is an educator born and raised in Palestine. She began teaching cultural and language-based programs as a means of re-empowering individuals who have lost connection to their Arab heritage while living in the diaspora. She founded Zunnar, an initiative dedicated to reconnecting individuals with their Arab identity, culture, language, and traditions through accessible and meaningful educational experiences.
Through her work, Yasmin hopes to create a welcoming space for learners of all backgrounds and experience levels to reconnect with the Arabic language and the culture that surrounds it.
SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/K7RUFKXL21Qtze4h7
Dabkeh for Beginners
Join us for a dabkeh workshop and dabkeh course at Nabala Cafe!
This beginner-friendly workshop and course introduces participants to the fundamentals of Palestinian dabkeh, rhythm, movement, and group performance. Students will learn traditional steps, rhythm patterns, coordination, and the cultural meaning behind the dance while experiencing dabkeh as a form of movement, community, and heritage.
The workshop is open to all levels and no previous dabkeh experience is required. The course consists of 8 sessions and does not require previous experience. Participants will be guided through traditional Palestinian dance movements while developing confidence, rhythm, and stage presence in a welcoming and interactive environment.
Workshop: Monday, September 21 at 7 pm @ Nabala Cafe
Courses: Every Monday at 7 pm, starting on September 28 @ Nabala Cafe
About the instructor:
Mohammed Darawsha is a Palestinian dabkeh artist, trainer, choreographer, and artistic director with over 30 years of experience in Palestinian folklore and performing arts. He has trained children, youth, and adults in dabkeh, rhythm, movement, stage presence, and artistic performance.
Mohammed has created and led dabkeh and dance workshops in schools, universities, community centers, summer camps, and cultural events. He has performed on stages in Palestine and the broader Middle East, Europe, China, and the United States.
For him, dabkeh is more than a dance. It is a living expression of history, identity, and Palestinian culture. His approach connects traditional dabkeh with contemporary movement, theatrical expression, and physical storytelling, creating an engaging experience for participants of all backgrounds and experience levels.
SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/K7RUFKXL21Qtze4h7
Socialist Summer School
Socialist Summer School is coming to Nabala Cafe!
Join us September through November for our study hub of the @peoplesforumnyc series ‘The People vs The Billionaires!’ Socialism is growing in popularity as more and more people reject the Democrats and Republicans and the billionaire class they represent.
But how do we actually build a new system? How does the capitalist system produce and protect people like Trump?
How do we assess and learn from the movements of the past, in all its defeats and victories, to build the future right now? Just like the ruling class has its tools to maintain its power, we have our own to organize and fight back.
Join us at @nabalacafe (4660 N Broadway) every Tuesday at 6:00pm starting September 8th through November 24th. Registration includes all class materials, including recorded lectures and readings.
🔗 Register to join us in person at bit.ly/nabalaschool
SWAP DAY!
Every second and fourth Wednesday! Bring books, plants, recipes, kitchenware and more and exchange with other community members.
BIPOC Only Zine Club
now introducing BIPOC ONLY zine club at Nabala Cafe, Please consider joining us in a night of crafting and community to create your own mini magazine, all materials are provided (but feel free to bring your own) i will be instructing on how to fold zines and handing out my own zine on the importance of self publication in marginalized communities :)
AS ALWAYS IM GLAD YOURE STILL ALIVE!
Game Night!
Every Second and Fourth Satuday, join us for game night and half off large pots of chai from 7pm-9pm
Dabkeh for Beginners
Join us for a dabkeh workshop and dabkeh course at Nabala Cafe!
This beginner-friendly workshop and course introduces participants to the fundamentals of Palestinian dabkeh, rhythm, movement, and group performance. Students will learn traditional steps, rhythm patterns, coordination, and the cultural meaning behind the dance while experiencing dabkeh as a form of movement, community, and heritage.
The workshop is open to all levels and no previous dabkeh experience is required. The course consists of 8 sessions and does not require previous experience. Participants will be guided through traditional Palestinian dance movements while developing confidence, rhythm, and stage presence in a welcoming and interactive environment.
Workshop: Monday, September 21 at 7 pm @ Nabala Cafe
Courses: Every Monday at 7 pm, starting on September 28 @ Nabala Cafe
About the instructor:
Mohammed Darawsha is a Palestinian dabkeh artist, trainer, choreographer, and artistic director with over 30 years of experience in Palestinian folklore and performing arts. He has trained children, youth, and adults in dabkeh, rhythm, movement, stage presence, and artistic performance.
Mohammed has created and led dabkeh and dance workshops in schools, universities, community centers, summer camps, and cultural events. He has performed on stages in Palestine and the broader Middle East, Europe, China, and the United States.
For him, dabkeh is more than a dance. It is a living expression of history, identity, and Palestinian culture. His approach connects traditional dabkeh with contemporary movement, theatrical expression, and physical storytelling, creating an engaging experience for participants of all backgrounds and experience levels.
SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/K7RUFKXL21Qtze4h7
Socialist Summer School
Socialist Summer School is coming to Nabala Cafe!
Join us September through November for our study hub of the @peoplesforumnyc series ‘The People vs The Billionaires!’ Socialism is growing in popularity as more and more people reject the Democrats and Republicans and the billionaire class they represent.
But how do we actually build a new system? How does the capitalist system produce and protect people like Trump?
How do we assess and learn from the movements of the past, in all its defeats and victories, to build the future right now? Just like the ruling class has its tools to maintain its power, we have our own to organize and fight back.
Join us at @nabalacafe (4660 N Broadway) every Tuesday at 6:00pm starting September 8th through November 24th. Registration includes all class materials, including recorded lectures and readings.
🔗 Register to join us in person at bit.ly/nabalaschool
Dabkeh for Beginners
Join us for a dabkeh workshop and dabkeh course at Nabala Cafe!
This beginner-friendly workshop and course introduces participants to the fundamentals of Palestinian dabkeh, rhythm, movement, and group performance. Students will learn traditional steps, rhythm patterns, coordination, and the cultural meaning behind the dance while experiencing dabkeh as a form of movement, community, and heritage.
The workshop is open to all levels and no previous dabkeh experience is required. The course consists of 8 sessions and does not require previous experience. Participants will be guided through traditional Palestinian dance movements while developing confidence, rhythm, and stage presence in a welcoming and interactive environment.
Workshop: Monday, September 21 at 7 pm @ Nabala Cafe
Courses: Every Monday at 7 pm, starting on September 28 @ Nabala Cafe
About the instructor:
Mohammed Darawsha is a Palestinian dabkeh artist, trainer, choreographer, and artistic director with over 30 years of experience in Palestinian folklore and performing arts. He has trained children, youth, and adults in dabkeh, rhythm, movement, stage presence, and artistic performance.
Mohammed has created and led dabkeh and dance workshops in schools, universities, community centers, summer camps, and cultural events. He has performed on stages in Palestine and the broader Middle East, Europe, China, and the United States.
For him, dabkeh is more than a dance. It is a living expression of history, identity, and Palestinian culture. His approach connects traditional dabkeh with contemporary movement, theatrical expression, and physical storytelling, creating an engaging experience for participants of all backgrounds and experience levels.
SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/K7RUFKXL21Qtze4h7
Socialist Summer School
Socialist Summer School is coming to Nabala Cafe!
Join us September through November for our study hub of the @peoplesforumnyc series ‘The People vs The Billionaires!’ Socialism is growing in popularity as more and more people reject the Democrats and Republicans and the billionaire class they represent.
But how do we actually build a new system? How does the capitalist system produce and protect people like Trump?
How do we assess and learn from the movements of the past, in all its defeats and victories, to build the future right now? Just like the ruling class has its tools to maintain its power, we have our own to organize and fight back.
Join us at @nabalacafe (4660 N Broadway) every Tuesday at 6:00pm starting September 8th through November 24th. Registration includes all class materials, including recorded lectures and readings.
🔗 Register to join us in person at bit.ly/nabalaschool
SWAP DAY!
Every second and fourth Wednesday! Bring books, plants, recipes, kitchenware and more and exchange with other community members.
Game Night!
Every Second and Fourth Satuday, join us for game night and half off large pots of chai from 7pm-9pm
Dabkeh for Beginners
Join us for a dabkeh workshop and dabkeh course at Nabala Cafe!
This beginner-friendly workshop and course introduces participants to the fundamentals of Palestinian dabkeh, rhythm, movement, and group performance. Students will learn traditional steps, rhythm patterns, coordination, and the cultural meaning behind the dance while experiencing dabkeh as a form of movement, community, and heritage.
The workshop is open to all levels and no previous dabkeh experience is required. The course consists of 8 sessions and does not require previous experience. Participants will be guided through traditional Palestinian dance movements while developing confidence, rhythm, and stage presence in a welcoming and interactive environment.
Workshop: Monday, September 21 at 7 pm @ Nabala Cafe
Courses: Every Monday at 7 pm, starting on September 28 @ Nabala Cafe
About the instructor:
Mohammed Darawsha is a Palestinian dabkeh artist, trainer, choreographer, and artistic director with over 30 years of experience in Palestinian folklore and performing arts. He has trained children, youth, and adults in dabkeh, rhythm, movement, stage presence, and artistic performance.
Mohammed has created and led dabkeh and dance workshops in schools, universities, community centers, summer camps, and cultural events. He has performed on stages in Palestine and the broader Middle East, Europe, China, and the United States.
For him, dabkeh is more than a dance. It is a living expression of history, identity, and Palestinian culture. His approach connects traditional dabkeh with contemporary movement, theatrical expression, and physical storytelling, creating an engaging experience for participants of all backgrounds and experience levels.
SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/K7RUFKXL21Qtze4h7
SWAP DAY!
Every second and fourth Wednesday! Bring books, plants, recipes, kitchenware and more and exchange with other community members.
Socialist Summer School
Socialist Summer School is coming to Nabala Cafe!
Join us September through November for our study hub of the @peoplesforumnyc series ‘The People vs The Billionaires!’ Socialism is growing in popularity as more and more people reject the Democrats and Republicans and the billionaire class they represent.
But how do we actually build a new system? How does the capitalist system produce and protect people like Trump?
How do we assess and learn from the movements of the past, in all its defeats and victories, to build the future right now? Just like the ruling class has its tools to maintain its power, we have our own to organize and fight back.
Join us at @nabalacafe (4660 N Broadway) every Tuesday at 6:00pm starting September 8th through November 24th. Registration includes all class materials, including recorded lectures and readings.
🔗 Register to join us in person at bit.ly/nabalaschool
Dabkeh for Beginners
Join us for a dabkeh workshop and dabkeh course at Nabala Cafe!
This beginner-friendly workshop and course introduces participants to the fundamentals of Palestinian dabkeh, rhythm, movement, and group performance. Students will learn traditional steps, rhythm patterns, coordination, and the cultural meaning behind the dance while experiencing dabkeh as a form of movement, community, and heritage.
The workshop is open to all levels and no previous dabkeh experience is required. The course consists of 8 sessions and does not require previous experience. Participants will be guided through traditional Palestinian dance movements while developing confidence, rhythm, and stage presence in a welcoming and interactive environment.
Workshop: Monday, September 21 at 7 pm @ Nabala Cafe
Courses: Every Monday at 7 pm, starting on September 28 @ Nabala Cafe
About the instructor:
Mohammed Darawsha is a Palestinian dabkeh artist, trainer, choreographer, and artistic director with over 30 years of experience in Palestinian folklore and performing arts. He has trained children, youth, and adults in dabkeh, rhythm, movement, stage presence, and artistic performance.
Mohammed has created and led dabkeh and dance workshops in schools, universities, community centers, summer camps, and cultural events. He has performed on stages in Palestine and the broader Middle East, Europe, China, and the United States.
For him, dabkeh is more than a dance. It is a living expression of history, identity, and Palestinian culture. His approach connects traditional dabkeh with contemporary movement, theatrical expression, and physical storytelling, creating an engaging experience for participants of all backgrounds and experience levels.
SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/K7RUFKXL21Qtze4h7
Arabic Classes for Beginners
Announcing online/in-person Arabic classes at Nabala Cafe!
This beginner Arabic course introduces students to the fundamentals of Arabic reading, writing, and pronunciation of a Palestinian dialect. Students will learn the Arabic alphabet, letter forms, vowels and diacritical marks, and practice reading and writing. Participants will be provided with the content as well as worksheets to ensure regular, structured practice.
The course comes as a bundle of 8 classes (6 online lessons every Sunday, 2 in-person lessons at Nabala).
8-Lesson Package: Every Sunday from September 20th to November 8th. Every fourth class is in-person @ Nabala Cafe. The in-person classes will be scheduled according to the schedules of the instructor and participating students after the course starts to be as accommodating as possible
About the instructor:
Yasmin Amin is an educator born and raised in Palestine. She began teaching cultural and language-based programs as a means of re-empowering individuals who have lost connection to their Arab heritage while living in the diaspora. She founded Zunnar, an initiative dedicated to reconnecting individuals with their Arab identity, culture, language, and traditions through accessible and meaningful educational experiences.
Through her work, Yasmin hopes to create a welcoming space for learners of all backgrounds and experience levels to reconnect with the Arabic language and the culture that surrounds it.
SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/K7RUFKXL21Qtze4h7
Game Night!
Every Second and Fourth Satuday, join us for game night and half off large pots of chai from 7pm-9pm
Muslim Civic Coalition Voter Registration Drive
➡️ Drop by Nabala Cafe to register to vote with the Muslim Civic Coalition! 🗳️
Get important voter and election resources while enjoying your favorite cup of coffee. ☕️
Voters registered and ready to vote, receive a FREE piece of baklava, with purchase of a drink. 🆓
📆 Saturday, October 10, 2026
📍4660 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
⏰ 10 AM - 4 PM
BIPOC Only Zine Club
now introducing BIPOC ONLY zine club at Nabala Cafe, Please consider joining us in a night of crafting and community to create your own mini magazine, all materials are provided (but feel free to bring your own) i will be instructing on how to fold zines and handing out my own zine on the importance of self publication in marginalized communities :)
AS ALWAYS IM GLAD YOURE STILL ALIVE!
Hot Potato Hearts Sober Speed Dating
🚨 New Location Announcement 🚨
Sober Speed Dating is back and we are so excited to be partnering with @nabalacafe in Uptown! Sip on a Chai Karak or nibble on a cardamon bun while flirting with some other sober or sober curious folks 😉
Tickets HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/sober-speed-dating-l9q9jnnb
Socialist Summer School
Socialist Summer School is coming to Nabala Cafe!
Join us September through November for our study hub of the @peoplesforumnyc series ‘The People vs The Billionaires!’ Socialism is growing in popularity as more and more people reject the Democrats and Republicans and the billionaire class they represent.
But how do we actually build a new system? How does the capitalist system produce and protect people like Trump?
How do we assess and learn from the movements of the past, in all its defeats and victories, to build the future right now? Just like the ruling class has its tools to maintain its power, we have our own to organize and fight back.
Join us at @nabalacafe (4660 N Broadway) every Tuesday at 6:00pm starting September 8th through November 24th. Registration includes all class materials, including recorded lectures and readings.
🔗 Register to join us in person at bit.ly/nabalaschool
Dabkeh for Beginners
Join us for a dabkeh workshop and dabkeh course at Nabala Cafe!
This beginner-friendly workshop and course introduces participants to the fundamentals of Palestinian dabkeh, rhythm, movement, and group performance. Students will learn traditional steps, rhythm patterns, coordination, and the cultural meaning behind the dance while experiencing dabkeh as a form of movement, community, and heritage.
The workshop is open to all levels and no previous dabkeh experience is required. The course consists of 8 sessions and does not require previous experience. Participants will be guided through traditional Palestinian dance movements while developing confidence, rhythm, and stage presence in a welcoming and interactive environment.
Workshop: Monday, September 21 at 7 pm @ Nabala Cafe
Courses: Every Monday at 7 pm, starting on September 28 @ Nabala Cafe
About the instructor:
Mohammed Darawsha is a Palestinian dabkeh artist, trainer, choreographer, and artistic director with over 30 years of experience in Palestinian folklore and performing arts. He has trained children, youth, and adults in dabkeh, rhythm, movement, stage presence, and artistic performance.
Mohammed has created and led dabkeh and dance workshops in schools, universities, community centers, summer camps, and cultural events. He has performed on stages in Palestine and the broader Middle East, Europe, China, and the United States.
For him, dabkeh is more than a dance. It is a living expression of history, identity, and Palestinian culture. His approach connects traditional dabkeh with contemporary movement, theatrical expression, and physical storytelling, creating an engaging experience for participants of all backgrounds and experience levels.
SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/K7RUFKXL21Qtze4h7
Arabic Classes for Beginners
Announcing online/in-person Arabic classes at Nabala Cafe!
This beginner Arabic course introduces students to the fundamentals of Arabic reading, writing, and pronunciation of a Palestinian dialect. Students will learn the Arabic alphabet, letter forms, vowels and diacritical marks, and practice reading and writing. Participants will be provided with the content as well as worksheets to ensure regular, structured practice.
The course comes as a bundle of 8 classes (6 online lessons every Sunday, 2 in-person lessons at Nabala).
8-Lesson Package: Every Sunday from September 20th to November 8th. Every fourth class is in-person @ Nabala Cafe. The in-person classes will be scheduled according to the schedules of the instructor and participating students after the course starts to be as accommodating as possible
About the instructor:
Yasmin Amin is an educator born and raised in Palestine. She began teaching cultural and language-based programs as a means of re-empowering individuals who have lost connection to their Arab heritage while living in the diaspora. She founded Zunnar, an initiative dedicated to reconnecting individuals with their Arab identity, culture, language, and traditions through accessible and meaningful educational experiences.
Through her work, Yasmin hopes to create a welcoming space for learners of all backgrounds and experience levels to reconnect with the Arabic language and the culture that surrounds it.
SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/K7RUFKXL21Qtze4h7
Artwork for Palestine Featuring Local Artist Lily Furniss
50% of All Art Sales Support PCRF!
BenMusa Halloween Popup
Please join me this Saturday at Nabala Cafe. The benMUSA Collection will be introducing many new fall and Halloween creations :) #jewelry #ceramics #greetingcards #popupstore #benmusacollection
Doodles For Gaza
Come cartoon and doodle with us while helping to raise money for food, clothes, and medicine for families in Gaza! We will learn some cartooning techniques while engaging in free drawing activities together. Pen and paper provided, but feel free to bring any art materials.
This mutual aid effort is in collaboration with a student group that is in direct connection with over 40 Gazan families in Palestine and Egypt. The funds go to helping with buying food, clothes, medicine, tents, rent, school supplies, and more.
We highly recommend a $7 donation. If this donation is a barrier to you, no problem at all! Feel free to give what you can.
RSVP link: tinyurl.com/doodlesforgaza
Letter Writing for Incarcerated Palestinians
CHICAGO 🇵🇸 Join the Palestinian Feminist Collective and CODEPINK Chicago next week to write postcards to our U.S. representatives to demand for the release of Sama Safi.
Sama is a chronically ill 20-year-old Palestinian-American woman who was abducted from her home by the IOF on June 2nd and is currently being held captive in Damon Israeli Prison, where she is subjected to inhumane, violent conditions.
We must act now to release Sama!
📅 Wednesday, September 30th
⏰ 6:30-7:30pm
📍 Nabala Cafe, 4660 N Broadway, Chicago, IL, 60640
Socialist Summer School
Socialist Summer School is coming to Nabala Cafe!
Join us September through November for our study hub of the @peoplesforumnyc series ‘The People vs The Billionaires!’ Socialism is growing in popularity as more and more people reject the Democrats and Republicans and the billionaire class they represent.
But how do we actually build a new system? How does the capitalist system produce and protect people like Trump?
How do we assess and learn from the movements of the past, in all its defeats and victories, to build the future right now? Just like the ruling class has its tools to maintain its power, we have our own to organize and fight back.
Join us at @nabalacafe (4660 N Broadway) every Tuesday at 6:00pm starting September 8th through November 24th. Registration includes all class materials, including recorded lectures and readings.
🔗 Register to join us in person at bit.ly/nabalaschool
Arabic Classes for Beginners
Announcing online/in-person Arabic classes at Nabala Cafe!
This beginner Arabic course introduces students to the fundamentals of Arabic reading, writing, and pronunciation of a Palestinian dialect. Students will learn the Arabic alphabet, letter forms, vowels and diacritical marks, and practice reading and writing. Participants will be provided with the content as well as worksheets to ensure regular, structured practice.
The course comes as a bundle of 8 classes (6 online lessons every Sunday, 2 in-person lessons at Nabala).
8-Lesson Package: Every Sunday from September 20th to November 8th. Every fourth class is in-person @ Nabala Cafe. The in-person classes will be scheduled according to the schedules of the instructor and participating students after the course starts to be as accommodating as possible
About the instructor:
Yasmin Amin is an educator born and raised in Palestine. She began teaching cultural and language-based programs as a means of re-empowering individuals who have lost connection to their Arab heritage while living in the diaspora. She founded Zunnar, an initiative dedicated to reconnecting individuals with their Arab identity, culture, language, and traditions through accessible and meaningful educational experiences.
Through her work, Yasmin hopes to create a welcoming space for learners of all backgrounds and experience levels to reconnect with the Arabic language and the culture that surrounds it.
SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/K7RUFKXL21Qtze4h7
Game Night!
Every Second and Fourth Satuday, join us for game night and half off large pots of chai from 7pm-9pm
SWAP DAY!
Every second and fourth Wednesday! Bring books, plants, recipes, kitchenware and more and exchange with other community members.