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Welcome back to Sahreyye, a night of community building, mutual aid, joy, and cultural exchange. The team at Nahda Project is so thrilled to be opening its doors again on October 4th, 2026, at 6PM at The Loov, with performances starting at 6:30PM. Sign up to perform at the door.

Sahreyye, سهريّة, in Arabic means a night of entertainment, sharing of arts, and community building. Originally a play by the iconic late Lebanese artist Ziad Rahbani, son of Fairuz— Sahreyye became a symbol of shared cultural exchange through popular performances. In Sahreyye, a key tenet of our community open mic is to center the voices of our people from the SWANA and the Global South— with a deep recognition that art is a form of cultural resistance necessary to liberation movements.

In the last sold out Sahreyye, the open mic talents left us all speechless: The talent our community nurtures is extraordinary— from performers aged 4 years old to 77! Performances are strictly limited to 5 minutes and can be of any genre! Everyone has a story to share! What is yours?

✨Join us for a night of community engagement with featured local artists and an open stage so that everyone can share their talent! In collaboration with greater Boston organizing Palestine groups, we heartily invite you to join us on Sunday the 4th!

Details for the night:

🍉 We are so thrilled to be featuring three talented performers: El Arkitekt, Layan Hawila, and Hala Abu Nassar! You do not want to miss them!

🍉 Profits from the night will go to supporting Dr. Khitam Edelbi who trains social workers and psychologists in expressive arts therapy across Palestine who are then able to offer therapeutic services in local centers, schools, and various community organizations. See below for Khitam’s more detailed bio of impressive contributions to healing in Palestine. Tickets are at a sliding scale to increase accessibility for all community members. There will be no person turned away due to funds. Please reach out to us! nahdaprojectinfo@gmail.com

🍉 Snacks and beverages will be provided in the venue.

🍉 This is a family-friendly event, and we love seeing our younger generations up on stage! Please don’t hesitate to bring baba, mama, teta, sido, khalto, khalo, uncles, aunties, nieces and nephews and many more!

The Loov, 72 Joy Street, Somerville MA is accessible via Union Square T stop, East Somerville T Stop, Bluebikes, and free parking on site. Unfortunately, there are a couple of stairs up to the venue, so let us know prior if you need accommodation.

We are looking forward to welcoming, hosting, and hearing the talent you will be sharing!

Warmly,

Nahda Project Team

Over the past two years, Dr. Khitam Edelbi has focused her work in the field of art therapy on training social workers and psychologists who provide psychological support in therapeutic centers, schools, and various community organizations. The program aims to convey the concept of art therapy as a supportive, and complementary tool for psychotherapy, rather than a substitute for it. Dr. Khitam is a graduate of Lesley University in Boston and has been active in the field since 2009, the year she graduated, and returned to Palestine. She began her work by launching a mobile art car, and the project evolved into a mobile arts bus that visited kindergartens across most of Palestine, offering a variety of activities such as drawing, theater, music, storytelling, and active play. In addition to her current project in training specialists in psychosocial support, she teaches students in the Master’s program for Art Therapy at Dar Al-Kalima University—a new program launched just three years ago.

Y'all know the drill. Open mic (kinda), variety show, absolute banger. Best crowd in the city, feel it to believe it. 

Yes & Everything is a big loud fun show that showcases all sorts of local talent, from magic to music to acrobats to drag queens. We've got big sound, big emcees, cabaret-style seating & vibes. Patrons have described it as "it's hard to tell where the art ends and the venue begins." That is to say, it's good to bring this show home. 

Another quote: "I invited four of my friends tonight but one couldnt make and the other one couldnt get in. How do I explain the show to them? It’s so unique and different. There truly isn't a way to explain what I just witnessed tonight."

This month's theme is SPORTS!!

Sign-ups are still available to perform at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6oxl4L_918hVSWjZIEDMZw9BcPpTJta24f2_gOjhRzaAZVw/viewform?usp=dialog

This show consistently sells out. The past two events, people have been turned away at the door (even though we sometimes hold a few tix for stragglers). Don't sleep on these. 

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Everyone loves Portrait Club. It’s the community-centered portrait session where one cherished community member brings their favorite cool outfits and everyone draws them and hugs and cries. Seriously it’s an absolute banger.

A compliment to the Tuesday night scene, Monday nights are a chiller vibe that gives you some space to dive into your art practice.

A loose run-down of the evening: warm ups, breaks, 1-pose for the whole night.

No RSVP required, tickets at door, snacks & supplies provided.

NO LOAF, NO ENTRY Welcome to The Loov's first ever Loaf Exchange and Contest, hosted by Lala and Liliana! We upped our game this year and added fall-festival-style ~sideshows~ and activities to make it easier to get to know your fellow bakers.

the plan: You show up with a homemade loaf (e.g., banana bread, pumpkin bread, the sky’s the limit). You set it out on a table. You receive a box and collect slices from other bakers. You go home with 12 NEW slices of quick bread! Please arrive at 4pm to set up your loaf, mingle, and check out our fall festival themed ~sideshows~. We start the exchange promptly at 4:45pm and keep going until the slices are gone!

the loaves: Bring classic quick breads, fancy ones, savoury loaves, any loaf of your invention,(surprise us). Just bring a minimum of one loaf to exchange! And please remember to SLICE your loaf per the diagram below!

the ticket: Your $25 ticket covers the cost of the space rental, labour, activities, prizes, little snacks, and supplies for the night.

loaf judging contest: Submit your loaf to get judged! Prettiest Loaf, Most Inventive Loaf, and Best Classic Loaf receive prizes. Judges TBA.

allergies: We’re going to try to keep nutty loaves on their own table. But since this is a community event, there is 100% going to be cross contamination.

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DOORS AT 6:30

We’re BACK baby! A comedy showcase hosted by the wonderful, public school teacher by day, comic by night, Erin Lee!

Erin breaks down the walls between the comedy worlds in the Boston area, and brings the funniest together to kiss.

Come for an unforgettable night featuring standup, sketch, improv - all the things! 

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Y’all know the drill. More details coming soon.

A compliment to the Tuesday night scene, Monday nights are a chiller vibe that gives you some space to dive into your art practice.

A loose run-down of the evening: warm ups, breaks, 1-pose for the whole night.

No RSVP required, tickets at door, snacks & supplies provided.

Back again! Mr. R (from Bondage n Boston) is tying people up and we’re drawing. And learning?

This time there will be two tying teams.

No experience with drawing or tying necessary. Come meet people and have a good time!

This event is 18+

A compliment to the Tuesday night scene, Monday nights are a chiller vibe that gives you some space to dive into your art practice.

A loose run-down of the evening: warm ups, breaks, 1-pose for the whole night.

No RSVP required, tickets at door, snacks & supplies provided.

Featuring our FAVORITE BAND Los Mambiseros, Salsa is coming to The Loov! 

There will be a lesson towards the beginning and a live eight-person band.

For all levels, it's going to be an absolute fucking blast. 

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Note - our floor is NOT VERY FRIENDLY FOR HEELS!!

Chapter 5! New model, same concept, great time. These guys go so hard - the costumes last month were outrageous! All you nerds and cosplayers and anime kids - this one is for you!!!

A compliment to the Tuesday night scene, Monday nights are a chiller vibe that gives you some space to dive into your art practice.

A loose run-down of the evening: warm ups, breaks, 1-pose for the whole night.

No RSVP required, tickets at door, snacks & supplies provided.

Y'all know the drill. Open mic (kinda), variety show, absolute banger. Best crowd in the city, feel it to believe it. 

Yes & Everything is a big loud fun show that showcases all sorts of local talent, from magic to music to acrobats to drag queens. We've got big sound, big emcees, cabaret-style seating & vibes. Patrons have described it as "it's hard to tell where the art ends and the venue begins." That is to say, it's good to bring this show home. 

Another quote: "I invited four of my friends tonight but one couldnt make and the other one couldnt get in. How do I explain the show to them? It’s so unique and different. There truly isn't a way to explain what I just witnessed tonight."

This month's theme is SPORTS!!

Sign-ups are still available to perform at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6oxl4L_918hVSWjZIEDMZw9BcPpTJta24f2_gOjhRzaAZVw/viewform?usp=dialog

This show consistently sells out. The past two events, people have been turned away at the door (even though we sometimes hold a few tix for stragglers). Don't sleep on these. 

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This is Justin’s FIRST time producing & facilitating a figurative art event at The Loov! Big fucking deal y’all.

For this we’re bringing in LIVE MUSICIANS to perform and be your models! We’re blending the senses, people; music, art, salami (taste).

Justin’s got a wild run of show prepared. All sorts of nuanced prompts, artistic guidance, it’s going to be great! The night will progress with longer songs and longer poses. Although… it’s kinda like drawing on a train. We’re capturing a vibe.

Y’all are encouraged to break out your paints and colored pastels for this one! We’ll have some acrylic paint for you if you don’t have any.

A compliment to the Tuesday night scene, Monday nights are a chiller vibe that gives you some space to dive into your art practice.

A loose run-down of the evening: warm ups, breaks, 1-pose for the whole night.

No RSVP required, tickets at door, snacks & supplies provided.

DOORS AT 6:30

We’re BACK baby! A comedy showcase hosted by the wonderful, public school teacher by day, comic by night, Erin Lee!

Erin breaks down the walls between the comedy worlds in the Boston area, and brings the funniest together to kiss.

Come for an unforgettable night featuring standup, sketch, improv - all the things! 

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Everyone loves Portrait Club. It’s the community-centered portrait session where one cherished community member brings their favorite cool outfits and everyone draws them and hugs and cries. Seriously it’s an absolute banger.

A compliment to the Tuesday night scene, Monday nights are a chiller vibe that gives you some space to dive into your art practice.

A loose run-down of the evening: warm ups, breaks, 1-pose for the whole night.

No RSVP required, tickets at door, snacks & supplies provided.

Chapter 4! New model, same concept, great time. These guys go so hard - the costumes last month were outrageous! All you nerds and cosplayers and anime kids - this one is for you!!!

A compliment to the Tuesday night scene, Monday nights are a chiller vibe that gives you some space to dive into your art practice.

A loose run-down of the evening: warm ups, breaks, 1-pose for the whole night.

No RSVP required, tickets at door, snacks & supplies provided.

ANOTHER FIRST FOR THE LOOV - LIVE THEATER. What can’t we do?!? Now, y’all know Cas - most famously our beloved producer and host of historical portrait night. Well, they recently directed & produced their OWN PLAY! They debuted (is that spelled correctly?) it at the Boston Fringe Festival and it was an absolute smash hit, winning an award for crowd favorite, selling out shows, etc. I am STOKED to help them bring this show to the next level at The Loov!

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Director Cas Berta (they/them) @friendlyghostcas
Playwright Lawrence Gullo (he/him) @lewdalfred
Dramaturg (what does this mean?) Justin Peavy (he/him)

CAST
Sebastian Crane (he/him)
Lemaris Bell (they/them)
Zach Fuller (he/him

@thedutchcastaway

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ANOTHER FIRST FOR THE LOOV - LIVE THEATER. What can’t we do?!? Now, y’all know Cas - most famously our beloved producer and host of historical portrait night. Well, they recently directed & produced their OWN PLAY! They debuted (is that spelled correctly?) it at the Boston Fringe Festival and it was an absolute smash hit, winning an award for crowd favorite, selling out shows, etc. I am STOKED to help them bring this show to the next level at The Loov!

CREW
Director Cas Berta (they/them) @friendlyghostcas
Playwright Lawrence Gullo (he/him) @lewdalfred
Dramaturg (what does this mean?) Justin Peavy (he/him)

CAST
Sebastian Crane (he/him)
Lemaris Bell (they/them)
Zach Fuller (he/him

@thedutchcastaway

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