Year: 2023

This month, we are trying something new – the mic is yours! Do you sing, dance, play an instrument, write/recite poetry, tell stories, perform comedy, etc? Let us know when you register and you will have an opportunity to strut your stuff during our open mic happy hour.

Introducing a new Tarab NYC support group facilitator, Hazem Alanani. Hazem is an International Medical Graduate and a Practice Liaison at a national behavioral health organization. With expertise in multicultural group facilitation, and as a “proud -born and raised- MENA LGBTQ person” we are excited to have Hazem lead this month’s in person support group.…

Tarab NYC Queer MENA Happy Hour presents Friendsgiving, a community potluck dinner with music by @fursafarfasha, speed networking, and a call to action for Palestine.

In the face of the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, and the deafening silence of the international community regarding the atrocities, we join organizations, movements, and individuals from the LGBTIQ+ community in the West Asia and North Africa region that have signed this statement condemn and denounce the genocide of the people of Gaza…

Join Tarab NYC at the Basement of Boxers HK for Queer Haflaween: Ahhh Ya Mama, on Sunday, October 29 at 7:00 PM.

The recent tragic events unfolding in Gaza have been difficult. If you identify as Queer and/or Trans and also identify as Middle Eastern and North African, you are welcome to join this special discussion group.

Introducing the first edition of the Tarab NYC Zine, edited by Zinemaker and Tarab NYC Board Member, Aram Ronaldo. Zines can be an important part of art practice in that they can showcase art in a widely distributable and accessible manner. The issue features drawings, writings, poetry, collages, artwork and other forms of expression. This…

Join us as we drink and SING the night away or at-least till 9pm. Music by DJ Fursa and a special “speed networking” during the event.

Join us for music, dancing, sun, and fun as queer Arab, Middle Eastern and North African folk take over the northern part of RIIS beach on Saturday, August 19th for Tarab On The Beach!

Tarab NYC happy hour mixers take place the second thursday of every month! Join us as we drink and dance the night away or at-least till 9pm. Music by DJ Fursa and a special “speed networking” during the event.