Upcoming events.
Community at Ya Hala
We have been so overwhelmed (in the best way) with the support and care from this community. Thank you! Come gather again this Friday.
Community at Ya Hala
Collective liberation comes from collective care. Come be together and remember why we gather - to reinforce our reserves and regain the energy to continue to build the world we want to live in, together.
Community at Ya Hala
Let’s come together in ways that allow us to grieve, experience joy, and be present with how we feel during challenging times. Show up, inspire one another, and move forward together.
Game Night at Ya Hala
We’ve got boards and card decks for you to borrow, or feel free to bring your own!
Come learn a new game, or teach others how to play.
Bonus Game Night!
We’ve got boards and card decks for you to borrow, or feel free to bring your own!
Come learn a new game, or teach others how to play.
Game Night
We’ve got boards and card decks for you to borrow, or feel free to bring your own!
Come learn a new game, or teach others how to play.
Come As You Are
Come As you Are - The news has been devastating. Come be in community in a safe space, play games or don’t. We will take you as you are.
Intro to Tatreez and Waste Canvas Workshop
Join us and learn how to add Tatreez to clothing and/or accessories! Once you RSVP, please make a payment through Zelle to hala@yahalaseattle.com. ($45 adult/ $25 youth). This workshop covers the background, history, and cultural and political significance of Tatreez, then we will do an intro to tatreez basics, and teach you how to use waste canvas to add tatreez to clothing. We will provide materials including something to tatreez on, but feel free to bring your own piece of clothing to tatreez if you'd like!
Critical Conversations: Black and Palestinian Liberation
Come join us in a community conversation with Ijeoma Oluo about Black and Palestinian liberation. What ties these two movements together? What creates challenges between them? How do we intentionally approach our collective liberation, together?
Hakawati Hour: The Tale of Zeinab Ameen
Image description: An article in the pulp magazine "Crime Confessions" depicting the immigrant Zeinab Ameen as a murderous seductress"
Game Night & Live Music with Intisaar
Come play games and listen to a live musical performance by Intisaar Jubran
Open Mic
It’s Open Mic at Ya Hala! Come share music, poetry, writing, or anything else you have going on.
Perfect Victims:
Come engage in a community conversation and reflection around this critical text.