Beginning February 1, Mizna will be offering three classes in spoken and written Arabic: Arabic I, II, and III. The classes will take place in the Mizna office in Northeast Minneapolis with instructors Antoine Mefleh and Sondes Douzi Wooldridge.   MORE >>

Mizna is partnering with the Loft Literary Center to present a spoken word performance by Remi Kanazi as part of the Loft's Equilibrium series. Remi is an amazing Palestinian American spoken word artist, and his performance on Saturday, December 3 is not to be missed! Also, the following day, Remi will be leading a spoken word workshop. Lunch will be provided and there will be an optional sharing of work. Space is limited, so sign up for the workshop today: mizna@mizna.org or 612-788-6920. The workshop is co-presented by Mizna, the Loft, and the Twin Cities chapter of the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network (IJAN).    MORE >>

As always, Mizna's Twin Cities Arab Film Festival guarantees some excellent Minnesota premiers as well as a number of U.S. premiers. Join us November 10 to 13 at the Heights Theatre for this weekend of films that is not to be missed!

On the eve of the festival, join us for the Film Festival Fête at Saffron! Buy your ticket for the fête, as well as festival passes and tickets to individual films here!
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Mizna is co-presenting panel discussions and workshops accompanying Pangea World Theater's production of "Zafira the Olive Oil Warrior," opening on the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001. Written by former Mizna director, Kathryn Haddad, "Zafira" takes place in the not-so-distant future, when suicide bombers have hit simultaneous cities across the United States. Arab and Muslim Americans are official Enemies of the State and have been ordered into internment camps. "Zafira the Olive Oil Warrior" tells the story of one Arab American woman's experience leading up to, during, and after her internment.

September 11, 2011 through October 2, 2011
Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre
1500 E. Lake St. | Minneapolis | 55407   MORE >>

Mizna is participating in Flo Razowsky's powerful photography exhibit and installation, Up Against the Wall, exploring the separation walls built around the Palestinian West Bank, on the U.S./Mexico border, and surrounding Spanish Melilla. The exhibit runs through September 17.

On Saturday, August 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mizna will present "Perspectives on Borders and Occupation," academic, personal, and artistic reactions to the Israeli occupation and the wall surrounding the West Bank. Please join us for this free event!   MORE >>