Threads Between Us - Saturday

A Day of Palestinian Art, Culture, Creativity & Community THREADS BETWEEN US A Day of Palestinian Art, Culture, Creativity & Community Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 11 AM–8 PM Holy Trinity Church | Inwood, Manhattan, NYC Join us for a full day celebrating Palestinian art, literature, journalism, film, food, and community, connecting creative voices in Gaza with collaborators and audiences in New York City. Organized by Goods for Gaza, Threads Between Us is more than an exhibition or fundraiser. It is a celebration of Palestinian creativity and imagination, and an opportunity to build meaningful connections across borders. 11 AM–5 PM | ART, CULTURE & COMMUNITY MARKETPLACE Explore, discover, learn, create, and connect throughout the day! 🎨 Palestinian Art & Photography Explore exhibitions featuring Palestinian artists and photographers, including artists creating in Gaza today. Art prints will be available for purchase. 📚 Palestinian Bookstore Discover poetry, literature, children’s books, and independent publications by Palestinian writers, with special attention to authors living and writing in Gaza. 📰 Journalism, Film & Storytelling Experience documentary films, photography, journalism, and firsthand storytelling that bring Palestinian voices directly to New York audiences. 🧵 Makers & Cultural Marketplace Browse handmade goods, artwork, books, and other creations supporting Palestinian artists, families, and mutual aid initiatives. 🥙 Food, Baked Goods & Refreshments Enjoy delicious Palestinian food, homemade baked goods, sweet treats, and a variety of other foods and refreshments, lovingly prepared and shared by our community. Come hungry! 🎤 Conversations & Educational Programming Join discussions about Palestinian art, literature, history, resistance, and solidarity, including conversations with writers and artists joining remotely from Gaza. ✂️ Zines & Creative Workshops Meet a Palestinian zine collective collaborating with Coastline Press. Explore independent publications, participate in creative activities, and connect with writers in Gaza. 🪁 Children’s Activities A welcoming space for children featuring art, coloring, books, creative workshops, and opportunities to learn and play. 🤝 Mutual Aid & Community Connections Meet grassroots initiatives supporting families and communities in Gaza and discover ways to get involved. 5–8 PM | A SPECIAL CLOSING CELEBRATION 🎬 Special Screening: Phoenix Rising Join us for a screening of Phoenix Rising by Palestinian filmmaker Yousef Alhelou. 🇵🇸 Dabke From Gaza — Performance & Dance Lesson In a special collaboration with dancers in Gaza, we will screen a prerecorded Dabke performance created especially for Threads Between Us. The dancers will also guide us through the steps in a video lesson, inviting everyone in New York to get up, learn, and dance together. No experience necessary. Everyone is welcome to join! ADMISSION — EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Saturday is open to everyone. No ticket or access code is required. Just show up! If you’d like to support the event in advance, you can make a suggested $10 donation through Eventbrite, but this is entirely optional. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Children are free—as they all should be—and welcome. All event donations go directly toward supporting people and initiatives in Gaza. WHY THREADS BETWEEN US? At its heart, Threads Between Us is a collaboration shaped by the artists and communities it celebrates. Through art, literature, film, food, education, and creative exchange, we are building connections between Gaza and New York that extend far beyond these two days. Come for an hour or stay for the whole day. Bring your friends, your neighbors, and your children. Come celebrate Palestinian creativity, build connections, and support the extraordinary people creating art and culture in Gaza. Saturday, November 7 | 11 AM–8 PM Holy Trinity Church | Inwood, Manhattan Organized by Goods for Gaza. For information contact: [email protected]