Poetry and Peace Cafe Featuring the Arabic Poetry Game

Poetry and Peace Cafe Featuring the Arabic Poetry Game

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Join us for an evening of fun, people, and poetry. Expand or express your poetic thoughts and learn a few poetic Arabic words, playing the Poetry Game. The game is non-competitive. Everyone wins. Prizes!

Tickets $10 in advance, $5 in advance student and unemployed, $15 at door.

MC Tosha Terry
Special Guest Heba Salem.
Host Committee: Sarah Browning, Fabiana Avila, Jo Reed, Rachel Heckscher, Courtney Tolbert, Johnna Schmidt, Nancy Schwab.

We extend a special welcome to participants who are fasting for Ramadan. 

Children twelve and older welcome with a parent. (If bringing younger children, notify organizers 202-489-8908 zaharapeace@gmail.com so we can accommodate.)

This event takes a stand against racism and hatred, and in favor of welcoming all neighbors. Together, we'll celebrate and cultivate love for words and community.

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