Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture

Join us for a special screening of Bye Bye Tiberias, followed by a conversation with the film's director, Lina Soualem.Join us for a special screening of an intimate documentary featuring Emmy-nominated actress Hiam Abbass (Succession, Ramy, Blade Runner 2049) as she returns to her Palestinian village with her daughter after years of pursuing her acting career in France. The film explores the powerful legacy of separation across four generations of Palestinian women.Date: Saturday, October 26th, 2024Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMLocation: Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, 310 W Master St, PhiladelphiaFollowing the screening, there will be a conversation with renowned Egyptian

Join us for the opening reception of the next exhibition at Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture.Opening Reception of "Digital Sanctuaries" by Rayan ElnayalJuly 10, 2025, 6 - 9 PMAl-Bustan Seeds of Culture Gallery, 310 W. Master St. Philadelphia PA

Imagining and Drawing Alternative Futures, Led by Rayan ElnayalJoin us for a hands-on drawing workshop that invites participants of all ages to dream, design, and draw imaginative spaces inspired by the people and places we love.Led by Al-Bustan exhibiting artist, Rayan Elnayal, this workshop explores themes of futurism, speculative design, and magic realism. Rayan will share her creative process, how she transforms memories of real places into visionary digital and fictional spaces. Participants will then begin their own creative journey: envisioning what a beloved space might look like 500 years from now, shaped by future social, economic, and environmental changes.Using

Dancers from El-Funoun will be at Al-Bustan to lead dabke workshops for beginners and advanced dancers.Dancers from El-Funoun will be touring the United States in August 2025 to carry out a series of dabke workshops for beginners and advanced dancers. These gatherings promise to provide an inspiring opportunity for participants to learn more about Palestinian dabke, develop dabke skills, and make connections with community members. Further, they will support the work of a vital Palestinian cultural institution to remain steadfast in the face of overwhelming attempts by Israel to silence, suppress and erase Palestinian society and culture. More about learning Dabke

Dancers from El-Funoun will be at Al-Bustan to lead dabke workshops for beginners and advanced dancers.Dancers from El-Funoun will be touring the United States in August 2025 to carry out a series of dabke workshops for beginners and advanced dancers. These gatherings promise to provide an inspiring opportunity for participants to learn more about Palestinian dabke, develop dabke skills, and make connections with community members. Further, they will support the work of a vital Palestinian cultural institution to remain steadfast in the face of overwhelming attempts by Israel to silence, suppress and erase Palestinian society and culture. More about learning Dabke

An Exhibition Fundraiser for Relief in Palestine.Opening Reception of "Anatomy of Grief" by Tremain Smith. Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture Gallery, 310 W. Master St. Philadelphia PA.

Join Al-Bustan for a community gathering of live music and togetherness with a live performance from Amanda Ekery.Afternoon Concert with Amanda EkeryLive Performance by Amanda EkeryJoin Al-Bustan for a community gathering of live music and togetherness. The Árabe Mahrajan is built around the album release and live performance of Amanda Ekery and her touring musicians. Ekery is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer with roots in Syria and Mexico, her work explores the shared history and culture of her heritage. Árabe contains original songs and accompanying essays written by Amanda with the stories and history behind each track, covering everything from