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Feb 5th Muntada presents: Chicago In Arabic: Fireside Chat & Performance with Omar Offendum

  • Epiphany Center for the Arts 201 South Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL, 60607 United States (map)

Muntada presents: Chicago In Arabic: Fireside Chat & Performance with Omar Offendum

Event by Epiphany Center for the Arts 201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

Doors: 2PM to venue | 2:30PM to the Sanctuary | 3PM START

Join Chicago in Arabic hosts Malek and Anwar for a live interview and performance with Syrian-American poet and hip-hop artist Omar Offendum as he discusses his career, collaborations on the new project Little Syria, and recent performances in the 2023 World Cup in Qatar. The event will feature local musician Ronnie Malley, artwork by Etab Hreib, and more. This presentation is brought to you in part by the University of Chicago Center for Middle East Studies, Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art, Old Town School of Folk Music, and Intercultural Music Production.

Tickets: $30 - General Admission | $20 - Student