Al-Bustan and University of Pennsylvania are pleased to host artists
OMAR OFFENDUM, MARK GONZALES, and NIZAR WATTAD
for a thought-provoking and entertaining day in West Philadelphia. See map with location of 2 events.
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BROOKLYN BEATS TO
BEIRUT STREETS
Through spoken-word and rhyme, Offendum, Gonzales and Wattad present a unique take on identity, pop culture, and growing up “other” in America. They each trace their development alongside the birth and growth of Hip-Hop and invite audience members to participate in a discussion.
Time: 5:30-7pm
Location: Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology – Rainey Auditorium, 3260 South Street, Philadelphia
Free Admission
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MIDEAST l LA
A Hip-Hop Concert
Performance by hip-hop artists Ragtop of the Philistines and Omar Offendum, together with poet Mark Gonzalez.
Time: 9:30-10:30pm
Location: St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 3916 Locust Street (enter from back courtyard)
$5 Admission
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UPenn Co-Sponsors:
- Middle East Center
- Greenfield Intercultural Center
- University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
- Penn Arab Student Society
- Penn For Palestine
- United Minorities Council
- Race Dialogue Project
- MEChA
For more info, contact us or call 267-809-3668.
