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Tarab NYC was formed for the charitable purpose of aiding LGBTQ Middle Eastern and/or North African people living in the greater New York City Area.

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We’re bringing the vibes to Kween in Astoria for YA MASKHARA! يا مسخرة!, a SWANA masquerade!

Join us on Wednesday, October 28 from 6–10 PM for a night of Queer SWANA (Southwest Asian & North African) joy, music, dancing, mingling, and a little masquerade hishik bishik, with music by @FursaFarfasha & @farraheaaa . Design by @reallyramy

Free with RSVP!

Music. Dance. Masks. Happy Hour Specials. Karaoke Afters 🎤

🎭 Masks encouraged. Costumes optional.
🏆 Prize for Best Mask!

Location: Kween – 34-10 30th Ave., Astoria, NY 11103

Who’s Invited: You, your friends, and our wider community. Allies always welcome.

Why You Should Come: For the music, the masks, the dancing, the community, and the chance to show us what ya maskhara really means.

#queerarab #queeriran #gayarab #gayturk #tarabnyc taken in KWEEN by @tarabnycorg

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Join us for our next Community Support Group 💜 (registration required)

A welcoming and supportive space for LGBTQ+ SWANA/MENA community members to connect, share experiences, discuss challenges, and exchange strategies for navigating the experiences that affect our community.

Whether you want to share, listen, connect, or simply be in community, you are welcome. 🫶

📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 The LGBT Center
208 West 13th Street, NYC

Register in advance at TarabNYC.org
https://tarabnyc.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=364

#TarabNYC #LGBTQSWANA #LGBTQMENA #SWANA #MENA #QueerSWANA by @tarabnycorg

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🎤📚 BACK 2 SCHOOL KARAOKE IS HERE! 📚🎤

Summer may be over, but we’re not done having fun. Join Tarab NYC for our Queer SWANA Happy Hour: Back2School Karaoke! 🌈✨

Come sing your heart out — Arabic, English, Turkish, Persian, or any language you want, as long as we can find the karaoke version! 🎶

📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 6 PM – 10 PM
📍 Basement @ Boxers HK — 735 9th Ave, NYC
🎧 Music + dance breaks by DJ Fursa
🤝 Speed networking to meet new people
🍹 Happy Hour specials
🎟️ FREE with advance registration!

Whether you’re grabbing the mic or just coming to dance, drink, and cheer everyone on, come spend the night with the Tarab community. 🫶🏽🌈 taken in Boxers NYC by @tarabnycorg

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Join us for our next Community Support Group 💜

A welcoming and supportive space for LGBTQ+ SWANA/MENA community members to connect, share experiences, discuss challenges, and exchange strategies for navigating the experiences that affect our community.

Whether you want to share, listen, connect, or simply be in community, you are welcome. 🫶

📅 Wednesday, September 30
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 The LGBT Center
208 West 13th Street, NYC

Register in advance at TarabNYC.org

#TarabNYC #LGBTQSWANA #LGBTQMENA #SWANA #MENA QueerSWANA taken in The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center by @tarabnycorg

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Alooo Tarab NYC fam!

We’ve made the difficult decision to postpone Tarab on the Beach by one day to Sunday, August 9, from 12-7 PM.

Saturday’s forecast includes a chance of thunderstorms and a moderate risk of dangerous rip currents. Thunderstorms make conditions unsafe and will likely lead to NPS restricting swimming and/or beach access. We won't risk having everyone travel to Jacob Riis only to have the event disrupted and your safety in jeopardy.

The forecast for Sunday is much more favorable, with sunny skies according to the nws (We also learned that most weather apps are very bad and contradictory.) 😩

We know changing the date on short notice is difficult, and we really hope you’re still able to join us. We’d love to see you at Jacob Riis on Sunday! by @tarabnycorg

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UPDATE: NEW DATE SUNDAY AUGUST 9!!!!!

Habibi… come to Riis! 🌊😂

Tarab on the Beach is back for year 15 with DJs, dancing, food, sunshine, and all the queer SWANA vibes you could ask for.

Featuring @farraheaaa @fursafarfasha @xsadaka @sheikhnar_

🗓️ Saturday, August 8

🕛 12 PM to Sunset

📍 Jacob Riis Beach

💸 FREE

More details and register for updates at tarabnyc.org

Design by @reallyramy taken in Jacob Riis Beach - A Community Beach For Queer, Trans and People of Color by @tarabnycorg

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🌈 Join us for our next LGBTQ+ SWANA/MENA Community Support Group.

This support group is a welcoming and confidential space for LGBTQ+ individuals from the SWANA/MENA community to connect, share experiences, and build community with others who understand the unique intersections of our identities.

Whether you’re looking for support, meaningful conversation, or simply a place where you can be yourself, you’re welcome here. Together, we’ll foster connection, resilience, and healing in a safe and affirming environment.

This month’s session will be facilitated by @iridescent.catalyst .

🗓 Wednesday, July 29
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 The LGBT Center
208 West 13th Street, New York, NY

📝 Space is limited, and advance registration is required.
Register today at tarabNYC.org.

Please note that this group is intended for LGBTQ+ members of the SWANA (Southwest Asian & North African/MENA) community. To help maintain a safe and supportive environment, all discussions are confidential.

#TarabNYC #SWANA #LGBTQ #QueerSWANA #SupportGroup taken in The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center by @tarabnycorg

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Surprise! We had to skip the group of 32 post Pride, but we're back with a group of 16! Check out Morocco vs Canada tomorrow at @boxersnyc in Hell's kitchen. Come enjoy the cool cool air conditioning and watch the game!!! taken in Boxers HK by @tarabnycorg

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Tarab NYC is proud to support Youth Pride 2026! 🌈✨

Join us on Saturday, June 27, at Pier 16 in Manhattan for a day dedicated to uplifting LGBTQIA+ youth through community, visibility, advocacy, and celebration.

Stop by the Tarab NYC booth, connect with our community, learn about our programs, and celebrate Pride together.

📍 89 South Street, New York, NY 10038
🗓 Saturday, June 27, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

For more information, visit TarabNYC.com

#TarabNYC #YouthPride2026 #NYCPride #QueerSWANA #LGBTQYouth PrideMonth Community Visibility LoveIsLove taken in New York, New York by @tarabnycorg

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schedule for color me queer just dropped 🌈 see y’all on the dance floor THIS PRIDE SUNDAY!

🎧 djs: @djrekha • @djchocolatenyc • @djcardamami • @milesalixmusic • @fursafarfasha • @ty_ushka • @undocubougie • @agentdmz • @farraheaaa • @dynamitefoundation • @jakariwing • @aster.xdj B2B @hans_bas • @djtauba

💃 performers: @iamkahani • @thejollib • @malai • @tifa.wine • @emigrate_drag • @berthavnyc • @yuen_young • @eugenerideher

🫶🏽 with every ticket:
you support qtbipoc orgs year-round @salganyc @qwavenyc @caribbeanequalityproject @gapimny @tarabnycorg

📍 @thedelancey | 168 delancey st, nyc 🗓️ june 28, 6pm–2am 🎟️ tickets available online (link in bio) and at the door 🔗 cmq26.eventbrite.com
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#CMQ26 #ColorMeQueer #Pride2026 #NYCPrideParty taken in The Delancey by @tarabnycorg

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Tarab NYC is bringing Queer & Trans Middle Eastern & North African fabulousness to NYC Pride! This year we are centering Palestine, fighting back against pinkwashing and zionism. Join us and help build the power, leadership and voice of the Queer Middle Eastern and North African community!

The parade starts around 25th Street and Fifth Ave (more details to follow), exact meetup location to be shared closer to event, marchers should arrive at 10AM, streets begin closing at 10:30AM and parade steps off promptly at 12PM. Join queers from all over the Middle East and North Africa, celebrating pride and fighting injustice, allies are welcome.

We are limited in the number of Marchers that can participate with us at NYC Pride. Those that register will be guaranteed a spot to march and will receive a wristband. If you arrive without registering, you may not be able to march with us if we run out of wristbands. Wristbands are being enforced by NYC Pride.

To help cover costs, we are asking for a donation of $20 per marcher or volunteer to setup/teardown and march for free. by @tarabnycorg

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