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There’s Something Seriously Wrong with Cyrus is a hilarious and heartfelt one-man show about embracing your true self. With an unapologetic love for Madonna and Taylor Swift, Cyrus takes you on a journey of self-discovery—finding your voice, accepting your flaws, dealing with traditional immigrant parents and learning to be fearless enough to live unapologetically. The…

***Due to poor weather, we have to cancel this event. We hope to have a cozy community picnic/outdoor hang later in spring/summer so stay tuned.*** Join us for Sizdeh Bedar and help us close out the Nowruz season the way it’s meant to be—outside, in community, and full of joy. ***NEW DATE*** Saturday, April 12,…

This month, we celebrate Nowruz! Join Tarab NYC for a special Queer & Trans-inclusive Nowruz mehmooni (house party). One of the biggest holidays observed in Iran, Afghanistan, and throughout Central Asia, Nowruz is a time for renewal, joy, and community—so let’s celebrate together. Saturday, March 29, 9 PM – 2 AM @ Barzakh (Brooklyn, NY)…

At Tarab NYC, we often hear from Queer & Trans Middle Eastern & North African (or SWANA if you prefer) folks searching for spiritual spaces that affirm both their faith and their identities. Whether you’re looking for LGBTQ+ inclusive mosques, queer-friendly religious organizations, or spaces for spiritual reflection outside of organized religion, we’ve put together…

Now in its ninth year, the LGBTQ+ community iftar was founded to provide a safe and brave space for queer LGBTQ+ Muslims and allies to break fast during Ramadan with gender-neutral prayer, education, storytelling, culturally responsive entertainment, and delicious food. Join us on Thursday, March 13, 2025, 6-9PM! *Please note that this event is first…

Salaam doostan aziz! Tarab NYC is co-organizing a queer-centered Nowruz celebration, and we’d love to bring together community members who are interested in making it happen! If you celebrate Nowruz and want to help create a meaningful and inclusive gathering, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re interested in helping organize or supporting in…

Creating Change is a national LGBTQ+ organizing and training conference that brings over 3000 people together to help build a stronger LGBTQ+ movement. We are excited to share that two of our proposals submitted to Creating Change have been accepted. Below is more information about our offerings and when/where to join us. Check the conference…

At Tarab NYC, we regularly get dozens of inquiries from newly transplanted New Yorkers and tourists about where they should go to meet other Queer & Trans Middle Eastern & North African (or SWANA if you prefer) people in NYC. So we created this guide, listing the Arab, Persian, Turkish and other MENA spots we…

Hab!b! It’s 2025! Join Us for a Night of Karaoke Fun! Get ready to sing your heart out at our Karaoke Night on Thursday, January 30th, 2025! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a casual singer, this is your chance to belt out your favorite tunes in any language (as long as we can find the karaoke…

It’s a Hishik Bishik Christmas Eid Extravaganza! Get ready for a fusion of drag excellence and Arab, MENA, & global rhythms as we ring in the ho ho holidays. Join us for a night of drag, dance, and pure fabulousness!  100% of profits will benefit relief efforts in Gaza and Lebanon. DragFarfashaGoldie P. CrotchMehmooniRuAfza MusicFatinFursaZNA Members,…