# Event Details

- **Event Name**: HABIBI CULTURE II
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 pm
- **Event Description**: A community arts and culture showcase celebrating SWANA (Southwest Asian and North African) expression and creativity.About this EventA community arts and culture showcase celebrating SWANA (Southwest Asian and North African) expression and creativity.HABIBI CULTURE II brings together families, artists, and community for an interactive, multi-sensory experience rooted in culture and connection.Expect a vibrant mix of art, movement, music, and hands-on activities — designed to be welcoming, participatory, and engaging for all ages and backgrounds. The culturally rich event decor and aesthetics will provide plenty of photo opportunities!PART ONE: DAYTIME CELEBRATION (4:00–7:00 PM) — FREE, ALL AGESA family-friendly community celebration — children, youth, families and the elderly are encouraged to attend.Visual arts exhibit featuring local creatives and a dedicated children's showcase of 'little artists' from Durham Region.Kids zone: Creative play, art station, musical activities and free face painting.HABIBI CULTURE community art project that attendees can co-create.Drum Circle Workshop (Derbekkeh) - 5:30PM (free, family friendly)Belly Dancing Workshop - 5:45PM (free, family friendly)Live DJ, and henna artistFunded by the City of Oshawa, Sponsored by BOND|ST Event Centre and Invest DurhamPART TWO: AFTERPARTY (8:00–11:00 PM) — TICKETED (19+)A high-energy, live music showcase, mixer and dance party. TICKETS WILL BE $30 AT THE DOOR. (Get your tickets in advance!)Live performances begin at 8:30pm SHARPElbët Kibreet (Translation: “Matchbox”): Arabic Taraband shaped by contemporary fusion and alternative soundSam-R: Hip-Hop and Blues Artist performing with The Greatest Band in the Land ("Loup V" on bass, Andrew Noseworthy on Guitar and "Z" on keys)Thaja - BellydancerDance Party: 10:00PM - 11:00PMMUSIC: DJ Moski is spinning Arabic, Hip-Hop, R&B, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Reggaeton... (GLOBAL SOUNDS - suitable for all!)Art remains on display as the space transforms into an immersive, late-night cultural experienceSponsors: BOND|ST Event Centre, The Souk (Whitby) and Al Deewan Bakery (Oshawa)About the Organizer: Al MarkazAl Markaz is a grassroots arts, culture, and impact platform rooted in community. We create spaces that bring people together through storytelling, creativity, and cultural experiences — with a focus on SWANA voices.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f508d3e0-84cb-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w740-h740-dc326232-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f5322dd0-84cb-11f1-a0f0-b3fc05930e16-rimg-w740-h740-dc5eadad-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oshawa/habibi-culture-ii/100001989018243108
- **Event Categories**: art, music, entertainment, kids, workshops, live-music, fine-arts, parties, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 7 hours
  - Location: BOND|ST Event Centre
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 22.73, currency: CAD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Oshawa
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: BOND|ST Event Centre
- **lat**: 43.8990501
- **long**: -78.8625184
- **full address**: BOND|ST Event Centre, 44 Bond Street East, Oshawa, Canada

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: HABIBI CULTURE II
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f59b3b940f52c66e5e37928527ecd1658d3b3450fbd6f91de6b3e23b654d9cab-rimg-w1200-h376-dc467431-gmir.jpg?v=1778562248

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is HABIBI CULTURE II being held?
  - **A:** HABIBI CULTURE II takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 pm at BOND|ST Event Centre, 44 Bond Street East, Oshawa, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing HABIBI CULTURE II?
  - **A:** HABIBI CULTURE II is organized by Al Markaz.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** HABIBI CULTURE II is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oshawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If HABIBI CULTURE II sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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