Upcoming Events
Sawa Live Music Immersion Weekend
“Sawa” means “together” in Arabic, and we believe that dance and music is best experienced in community. These arts have always been intertwined and we hope to continue to foster this tradition. This will be an intimate weekend, limited to 30 dancers at the beautiful Studio Datura.
Join Heather, Ella, and our musical friends for a weekend of dance and live music immersed under one roof. Jim Grippo & Faisal Zedan join us from the Bay Area to root us in the melody and rhythms of Middle Eastern music. Together we’ll guide you through exercises, exploration, and discussion to feel the music move more freely through you.
There are 20 performance spots for full weekend participants. This will be determined on a first come, first served basis. If you are wanting to perform, please select that option in the drop-down of this product.
*Please note that registration is not refundable but you are able to transfer/sell your spot independently. Thank you for your understanding.
Dancing for Hope
Dancing for Hope | A Fundraiser for JSIR & The Lebanese Red Cross
Join Al Wadi Dance Co. for an evening of raqs sharqi to benefit the Lebanese Red Cross & JSIR. Solos, duets, and small group performances by Heather Louise, Ella Moore, Amel Tafsout, and students of Al Wadi. Each ticket includes one entry into the raffle.
https://www.alwadi-dance.com/ticketed-events/p/dancing-for-hope-ticket
East Meets West by Musica Mixta
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.
The Occidental Tourists at Mississippi Pizza
Sunday, July 19, 2026, 7pm to 9pm at the Mississippi Pizza Pub/Atlantis Lounge in Portland, Oregon7pm showtime! Plan to arrive around 6:30 to get a seat and settle in with some pizza, salad, and bevvies. $10 Cover. All ages (until 9pm), Family Friendly Live Arabic, Turkish, Armenian, Persian & Kurdish Music by The Occidental Tourists - featuring a magical group of musicians including: Michael Beach, Clark Salisbury, Patrick Harry, Daniel Eshoo, Daniel Shaheen Moltke, Eric Stern, Danielle Elizabeth and special guest Jim Grippo! Featured dancers are Jewels and Heather Louise.
Open Dance Great pizza, salads, cocktails, wine, beer and more.
Tickets available online and at the door
https://mississippipizza.com/event/the-occidental-tourists-11/
Mississippi Pizza Pub's Atlantis Lounge
552 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227
The Caravan Stage at Oregon Country Fair
The Oregon Country Fair in Eugene, OR
THE CARAVAN STAGE:
A multi-generational artists' collective dedicated to offering professional quality live music and dance inspired by the Middle East, North Africa, the Mediterranean, and the migrations and exchanges of The Silk Road and Romany Trail.
Belly Dance Shows daily at 1pm & 5:30pm