Merely Players Presents

Other Desert Cities is a gripping and intelligent family drama set during a holiday gathering in Palm Springs. When Brooke Wyeth returns home to celebrate Christmas with her well-connected, conservative family, she arrives with a memoir that threatens to expose a painful chapter from their shared past. What begins as a seemingly festive reunion quickly unravels into a tense and deeply personal confrontation about memory, grief, politics, loyalty, and truth. Filled with sharp wit, emotional depth, and layered characters, Other Desert Cities offers a compelling look at the stories families tell, and the secrets they work hard to protect.
Other Desert Cities is playing November 6-22, 2026, at Merely Players Presents. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 5:00 PM.Tickets are $25 for adults with discounts for students, seniors, and groups of 5-10.Merely Players Presents is located at 3785 King Avenue in Doraville (across the street from the Doraville Marta Station).

Local Event: Other Desert Cities

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Other Desert Cities

Other Desert Cities is a gripping and intelligent family drama set during a holiday gathering in Palm Springs. When Brooke...

Alif Institute

Festival Postponed to NOVEMBER 7&amp;8, 2026 | 10 AM–5 PM | Alif Institute, Atlanta
Discover the sights, sounds, flavors, and traditions of the Arab world at the 19th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival. Enjoy authentic cuisine, live music and dance, artisan vendors, cultural exhibits, family activities, henna, Arabic calligraphy, and hands-on experiences in a welcoming atmosphere for all ages. Free admission, with more than 8,000 attendees expected.
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Local Event: 19th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival

19th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival

 Festival Postponed to NOVEMBER 7&8, 2026 | 10 AM–5 PM | Alif Institute, Atlanta
Discover the sights, sounds, flavors, and...

<table><tbody><tr><td>Get ready for one of our kids’ favorite experiences! Party Animals is bringing an exciting, educational, and entertaining animal showcase to the Atlanta Arab Festival.</td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Kids will have the chance to meet unique animal friends up close while learning fascinating facts about their behaviors, personalities, and amazing abilities. A favorite of our campers and counselors at summer camp, we loved it so much that we had to bring them back! Don’t miss this fun, interactive experience that’s sure to be a hit with animal lovers of all ages. Must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adults are FREE.</td></tr></tbody></table>

Local Event: Animal Showcase at the Atalnta Arab Festival

Animal Showcase at the Atalnta Arab Festival

Get ready for one of our kids’ favorite experiences! Party Animals is bringing an exciting, educational, and entertaining...

Other Desert Cities is a gripping and intelligent family drama set during a holiday gathering in Palm Springs. When Brooke Wyeth returns home to celebrate Christmas with her well-connected, conservative family, she arrives with a memoir that threatens to expose a painful chapter from their shared past. What begins as a seemingly festive reunion quickly unravels into a tense and deeply personal confrontation about memory, grief, politics, loyalty, and truth. Filled with sharp wit, emotional depth, and layered characters, Other Desert Cities offers a compelling look at the stories families tell, and the secrets they work hard to protect.
Other Desert Cities is playing November 6-22, 2026, at Merely Players Presents. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 5:00 PM.
Tickets are $25 for adults with discounts for students, seniors, and groups of 5-10.
Merely Players Presents is located at 3785 King Avenue in Doraville (across the street from the Doraville Marta Station).

First United Methodist Church of Tucker

Please join us for Harmonia Atlanta’s fall concert, “Lost-N-Found” on Saturday, November 7th at 7:30pm. Every person has felt lost or will feel lost at some point in life. This concert is about the journey home to wholeness, safety, and community. This event is a partnership with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lost-N-Found-Youth-133928053928211/?__cft__[0]=AZiJmSf50j1AUJqCACkY5fCCpQUyh0-SM1iKgxmivB2gM7GtRpVwCVcZeVi7GklJy0jaTIcLHjOBq1lnQWBZvPebQAtY8824dITr7UfU3M2K1K514vBebf5-GCsMeekxJjvYkxxToxhYqqVMtqAOJPbdSlqHeckvWbYkm2uHZsJFVhBmVSdb0IR8384&amp;__tn__=kK-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Lost N Found Youth</a> an Atlanta-based non-profit that exists to end homelessness for LGBTQ+ youth by providing the skills and support needed to live independently. This concert will also feature a performance by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amplifyatlyouthchorus?__cft__[0]=AZiJmSf50j1AUJqCACkY5fCCpQUyh0-SM1iKgxmivB2gM7GtRpVwCVcZeVi7GklJy0jaTIcLHjOBq1lnQWBZvPebQAtY8824dITr7UfU3M2K1K514vBebf5-GCsMeekxJjvYkxxToxhYqqVMtqAOJPbdSlqHeckvWbYkm2uHZsJFVhBmVSdb0IR8384&amp;__tn__=-]K-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Amplify ATL Youth Chorus</a>, Atlanta’s new LGBTQ+ and allied youth chorus.Harmonia Atlanta is a non-profit community chorus that has been uplifting Atlanta with song since 1978. We perform music that spans cultures, ages, and genres. Learn more at <a href="https://harmoniaatlanta.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgVicmlkETBvTXZPa0FJT0FVRmxHOTdnc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHzJMrWwo3elRGhAoEdv9Vs47IuXfvLpolNxaE3EmzzTCzxj3jjBHwOBAinQb_aem_i-7FmhxZN5Wxb6xBsxY0iA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">harmoniaatlanta.org</a>&nbsp;. The concert will be held at: Tucker First United Methodist Church 5095 Lavista Rd Tucker, GA 30084 For tickets: <a href="https://tickets.chorusconnection.com/ha/events/1859?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgVicmlkETBvTXZPa0FJT0FVRmxHOTdnc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABH1TJcQUVXn5d-V9AVnveyi5C_vIpNfyOZXVi8XRoFykjCz1EBVnHtvL0MTwD_aem_1W9AhyuC9g4-Bq86vvpBdA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://tickets.chorusconnection.com/ha/events/1859</a>

Local Event: Harmonia Atlanta’s fall choral concert, “Lost-N-Found” 

Harmonia Atlanta’s fall choral concert,...

Please join us for Harmonia Atlanta’s fall concert, “Lost-N-Found” on Saturday, November 7th at 7:30pm.   Every person has felt...

Harmonia Atlanta’s fall choral concert, “Lost-N-Found” 

Other Desert Cities is a gripping and intelligent family drama set during a holiday gathering in Palm Springs. When Brooke Wyeth returns home to celebrate Christmas with her well-connected, conservative family, she arrives with a memoir that threatens to expose a painful chapter from their shared past. What begins as a seemingly festive reunion quickly unravels into a tense and deeply personal confrontation about memory, grief, politics, loyalty, and truth. Filled with sharp wit, emotional depth, and layered characters, Other Desert Cities offers a compelling look at the stories families tell, and the secrets they work hard to protect.
Other Desert Cities is playing November 6-22, 2026, at Merely Players Presents. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 5:00 PM.
Tickets are $25 for adults with discounts for students, seniors, and groups of 5-10.
Merely Players Presents is located at 3785 King Avenue in Doraville (across the street from the Doraville Marta Station).

Join us for Inner Landscapes, an art exhibition featuring four Arab American artists from Georgia, exploring memory, place, identity, and the human experience.Through diverse artistic voices and creative expressions, discover the places we carry within us, the experiences that shape who we are, and the stories that connect us all. Meet four Arab American artists from Georgia and experience an inspiring evening of visual art, music, poetry, conversation, and connection.Saturday, November 14, 2026, 5:30 PM at Alif Institute 3288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta, GA 30340RSVPs are appreciated but not required: info@alifinstitute.orgBring a friend and join us in celebrating art, identity, culture, and community. We look forward to seeing you there!

Local Event: Art Exhibit: Inner Landscapes, opening reception

Art Exhibit: Inner Landscapes, opening reception

Join us for Inner Landscapes, an art exhibition featuring four Arab American artists from Georgia, exploring memory, place,...

<table><tbody><tr><td>Feel the rhythm! Join our Derbakeh Drum Workshop!</td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Curious about playing the derbakeh but not ready to commit to a full session? This workshop is the perfect way to give it a try! Join instructor Matias Hazrum for a fun, hands-on experience open to all levels; no experience necessary! Bring your own derbakeh or borrow one of ours. We'll be outdoors, so dress comfortably and bring a water bottle. Space is limited! Reserve your spot today.</td></tr></tbody></table>

Local Event: Derbakeh Drum Workshop

Derbakeh Drum Workshop

Feel the rhythm! Join our Derbakeh Drum Workshop! Curious about playing the derbakeh but not ready to commit to a full session?...

<table><tbody><tr><td>Feel the rhythm, join the line, and dance your heart out at our Dabke Workshop! 💃</td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Discover the joy of dabke, the lively traditional group dance of the Arab world! Join Samir Hasan from the professional dabke troupe Al Fursan for a fun, energetic workshop exploring dance styles from Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq. No experience necessary; beginners and intermediate dancers are welcome! Open to ages 13 and up, this is a wonderful opportunity to move, connect, and celebrate Arab culture while keeping a cherished tradition alive. Register today!</td></tr></tbody></table>

Local Event: Dabkeh Dancing Workshop

Dabkeh Dancing Workshop

Feel the rhythm, join the line, and dance your heart out at our Dabke Workshop! 💃 Discover the joy of dabke, the lively...

<table><tbody><tr><td>Always wanted to play the oud? Here's your chance to give it a try!</td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Join instructor Suheil Sedran for a fun, hands-on workshop exploring the basics of playing the oud, its fascinating history, and how this beautiful instrument is made. No experience necessary—all levels are welcome! Bring your own oud or let us know if you'd like to borrow one. Whether you're simply curious or considering taking classes, this is the perfect place to start. Space is limited, so register today!</td></tr></tbody></table>

Local Event: Oud Workshop

Oud Workshop

Always wanted to play the oud? Here's your chance to give it a try! Join instructor Suheil Sedran for a fun, hands-on workshop...

Maqlooba means “upside-down” in Arabic, and this dish definitely has a little wow factor! 

It’s a traditional Middle Eastern comfort food made with fragrant rice, vegetables like eggplant, potatoes, or cauliflower, and seasoned chicken. Everything cooks together, so the rice soaks up all those delicious, savory flavors. And then comes the fun part: the flip! We turn the whole pot upside down onto a platter and reveal all those beautiful layers. It’s impressive, dramatic, and always a little exciting! Don’t worry if you’ve never made maqlooba before. Our experienced instructor will make it easy, approachable, and fun to learn, guiding you through every step. And if your flip doesn’t come out perfectly the first time, no stress! The most important part is that it’s going to taste absolutely delicious. After all, maqlooba is major comfort food, and a slightly imperfect flip just means you get to dig in sooner!

Local Event: The Art of Arabic Cooking: Maqlooba

The Art of Arabic Cooking: Maqlooba

Maqlooba means “upside-down” in Arabic, and this dish definitely has a little wow factor! 

It’s a traditional Middle Eastern...

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