Colonized Dreams
Knockdown Center
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New York
Saturday, March 9 at 6:30 pm EST
EDM
Serves Food
Outdoor Patio
Lounge
Concert Venue
Saturday, March 9 at 6:30 pm EST
EDM
Serves Food
Outdoor Patio
Lounge
Concert Venue
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Free with RSVP through Feb. 15 – $10 after, $15 at the door
A house-party meets ted-talk, celebrating the diversity of the Muslim diaspora and speaking to the challenges of pursuing a creative path. Featuring performances from Zakarya Masmoudi, Fajjr + Ali, Zainab Mabizari, Sara Alfageeh, MIRUD, Chic Nunar, Fatima Farheen Mirza, Adam Maalouf, Humeysha, and DJ AyesCold and visuals by Tingerine. Presented by Mipsterz, a non-profit initiative carving out positive creative spaces for Muslim Americans and other marginalized groups.
- 6:00 pm Doors Open
- 6:30 pm NYC Mipsterz Showcase, emceed by Abbas Rattani
- 7:45 pm Adam Maalouf
- 8:15 pm Humeysha
- 9:30 pm DJ AyesCold
Also featuring brand new original Mipsterz artwork and copies of Fatima Farheen Mirza's A Place for Us for sale, with refreshments from Kolkata Chai Co, Abu's Homestyle Bakery, Taste of Lahore, Allan’s Bakery.
Mipsterz is also proud to support the #SWABFORLINA Be The Match campaign, a nationwide effort to find the right stem cell donor for Liyna Anwar, currently battling leukemia. With 20 million potential donors, people of color are often underrepresented in potential matches. Sign up at the event or visit join.bethematch.org/swabforliyna.