Name: The Art of Arabic Cooking: Mahshi
Start: 2026-06-13T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Alif Institute

Alif Institute

Learn the art of making Mahshi – one of the Arab world's most beloved comfort foods!  More than just a dish, Mahshi is a tradition passed down through generations. In many Arab households, preparing it becomes a family affair, with everyone gathering around the table – one person coring the zucchini and eggplant, another preparing the filling, and others carefully stuffing each piece. It's a labor of love, and many Arab women will proudly tell you that a well-made Mahshi is a true measure of culinary skill! Join us for an afternoon of hands-on cooking as we prepare stuffed zucchini and eggplant filled with seasoned rice and ground beef (with a vegetarian option available). Along the way, you'll discover the traditions, flavors, and stories behind this classic Arabic dish. Whether you're passionate about cooking, curious about Arab culture, or simply love good food, this class is for you. 🍆 Mahshi (Stuffed Zucchini &amp; Eggplant) 🌿 Vegetarian option available 👩‍🍳 All skill levels welcome Spaces are limited – reserve your spot today!

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Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Tucker

Georgia

The Art of Arabic Cooking: Mahshi

Learn the art of making Mahshi – one of the Arab world's most beloved comfort foods!   More than just a dish, Mahshi is a...

Join us on Saturday, June 6, for our monthly Ahlan Saturday gathering!This month, the women of our community will be preparing Mahshi (محشي) for us all to enjoy – a beloved Arab dish featuring zucchini and eggplants carefully hollowed and stuffed with rice and meat. A vegetarian option will also be available.Known for its labor-intensive preparation and rich flavors, Mahshi is a dish often made with love, shared with family, and passed down through generations. We look forward to gathering around the table together and sharing this Arab favorite.

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More and more studies are coming about about the benefits of being bilingual, and the importance of reading to your child in that second language at a young age. It not only makes the language more familiar, but helps them fall in love with the Arabic stories, culture and community by making story time fun! Join us this Saturday June 6 for a FREE Arabic Storytime, followed by a song and dance, and a craft!You can also join us for our Sahtain wa Hana community lunch, where you and your family can enjoy Arabic classics, like Mahshi (stuffed zucchini and eggplants) this week! See you there!

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Celebrate America DeKalb, a family-friendly community celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary, will take place Sunday, June 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Blackburn Park Pavilion in Brookhaven.
The afternoon will feature patriotic and Americana music, food truck, face painting, bounce house activities for children, complimentary Italian ice, community fellowship, and special guests and performances.
The event will bring together families, neighbors, and community members from across DeKalb County in a warm and welcoming atmosphere celebrating freedom, community, and the American spirit.
Admission is free and open to the public.
For more information and to RSVP: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/Celebrate250DeKalb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://tinyurl.com/Celebrate250DeKalb</a>

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Summer at Alif is more than a camp – it’s a place where language, culture, and childhood come together 🌿
Zaytoona Summer Camp is designed for our children to connect to Arabic in a way that feels joyful, natural, and alive – through art, music, stories, and play.
In a world that often pulls us away, this is where they root deeper 🌱
📍 Alif Institute – 3288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta, GA 30340
Session I: June 8 to June 12, 2026 Session II: June 15 to June 19, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Extended care available)
Ages: 4 to 11 years old Cost: $325/week

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Summer at Alif is more than a camp – it’s a place where language, culture, and childhood come together 🌿
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Our Arabic Language Summer Programs are now open for registration! Make the most of your summer by investing in a skill that stays with you – whether you’re starting from scratch or building on what you already know. With flexible options designed to fit different schedules and goals, there’s something for everyone.
For Adults, we’re offering two options:
Summer Intensive – In Person June 8 – June 26 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Join us at Alif Institute for an immersive experience designed to accelerate your learning and build confidence quickly.
Integrated Arabic (Levantine/MSA) – Live Online June 8 – July 31 Evenings · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (via Zoom) A flexible, conversation-focused class that blends spoken Levantine Arabic with Modern Standard Arabic – perfect for real-life communication.
Learn Arabic that goes beyond the classroom – rooted in culture, connection, and community.
Have questions? We’re here to help: +1 770-936-8770 <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://null" target="_blank">info@alifinstitute.org</a>

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Arabic Language Summer Programs

Our Arabic Language Summer Programs are now open for registration! Make the most of your summer by investing in a skill that...

Ray Charles Performing Arts Center

Atlanta Freedom Bands’ Concert
Band will mark our nation’s 250th&nbsp;anniversary with a concert titled&nbsp;“Americans We: Celebrating Our Shared
Story in Music”.&nbsp;&nbsp;Taking place
on&nbsp;Saturday, June
20, at the Ray Charles Performing Arts
Center at Morehouse College, this Semiquincentennial musical offering features
a diverse array of composers representing a wide array of American voices in
music.
This will NOT be your typical
patriotic concert.&nbsp; We have something unique to offer our community.&nbsp;
Our concert celebrates the diversity, the varied voices, and shared stories
that make up our country.&nbsp; The music will challenge, inform, entertain,
and delight.
The program’s centerpiece is the
premiere of a work AFB has commissioned for the occasion,&nbsp;“We the People” by Christopher Kyle
Green. 
The program features legendary
composers such as&nbsp;Florence
Price&nbsp;and&nbsp;Aaron Copland&nbsp;paired with today’s counterparts such as&nbsp;Erica Svanoe, Quincy Hilliard, Omar
Thomas, and Chandler Wilson.&nbsp; The
selections tell the stories of women who dared to expand beyond their
traditional roles, the achievements of the African American community,&nbsp;Marsha P. Johnson&nbsp;(an important early activist in the transgender
community), and more.
Led by&nbsp;Artistic Director O’Shae Best&nbsp;in his first season with the ensemble, AFB’s
Concert Band will bring these stories spanning the breadth of our nation to
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Atlanta Freedom Bands’ Concert
Band will mark our nation’s 250th anniversary with a concert titled “Americans We: Celebrating...

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Advent Hope

Advent Hope Atlanta in Tucker, GA, invites local children to join us for our annual Vacation Bible School from June 22 to June 27, running daily from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
This year’s theme, "Wonderfully Made: Get Fit for God!", focuses on combining spiritual growth with healthy, active fun. The action-packed week features daily worship, kids' fitness workouts, hands-on Gardening 101, creative crafts and games, interactive experiments with "The Science Guy," a basic introductory session on First Aid/CPR, and fun food activities.
Registration is completely open to the community, but spots are limited. Parents can learn more and secure a spot for their children by visiting the official registration page at <a target="_blank" href="https://adventhopeatlanta.org/vbs" rel="nofollow noopener">https://adventhopeatlanta.org/vbs</a>.

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