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Summer is over and its back to school – join us for a night of karaoke fun! Get ready to sing your heart out at our Karaoke Night on Thursday, September 25th, 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…

Please join us on September 11, 6-8:30PM for an evening of arts and crafts at the Boyfriend Co-op (1157 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206)!  ​Tarab NYC & queering existentialism are excited to collaborate on our first Sapphic-Centered SWANA (South West Asian & North African) event, focused on cultivating connection & creativity in community. This 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 2nd for Tarab On The Beach! (Rain Date, Sunday, August 3rd) The 14th Annual Tarab On The Beach starts at noon and ends before sunset (around 7pm). …

Each year, Tarab NYC’s presence at events like NYC Pride, Queens Pride, Brooklyn Pride, the Dyke March, and the Queer Liberation March shines a light on our diverse and vibrant queer and trans SWANA community. These moments of visibility are not only a celebration of who we are, but also an opportunity to publicly express…

Join us for the BIGGEST (fundraiser) dance party for Queer & Trans BIPOC at NYC Pride on Sunday, June 29, 2025! Three floors of your favorite DJs spinning live, drag performances, and more. 💃 🌈 HOSTED BY 🌈 Caribbean Equality Project GAPIMNY SALGA NYC TARAB NYC Q-Wave NYC —– Location The Delancey | Best Rooftop NYC |…

Pride Month is here and we’re bringing the joy, music, and community vibes to Phoenix Bar for a night you won’t want to miss! Join us on Wednesday, June 25th from 6–10PM as we celebrate Queer SWANA (Southwest Asian & North African) joy with music by Fursa, dancing, mingling, and a special round of “speed networking” to help you make…

Habibi Night is HERE! ✨✨A celebration of culture, community, and unapologetic joy.Come through for the music, the energy, and the love.It’s giving connection, rhythm, and vibes. Save the date. Bring your crew. Let’s make magic. When: May 16th,2025Where: Boxers HK, 735 Ninth AveNew York City, NY 10019 Highlights of the Night:Music by @djfatin and dance by @balahadiamark #queerarab #queeriran #gayarab #gayturk #tarabnyc #gayiran #gaynyc #queernyc

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)…