Minnesota — Sing Again: Somali Lullaby Project Launch
Minnesota · St. Paul · Official MNHS schedule checked October 14. October 16, 2026, 6–8:30 p.m. Central. Free Somali lullaby launch; online registration shows unavailable—contact the History Center.
Maine — Ilkacase Qeys and Dalmar Yare Concert — Rescheduled October 16
Maine · Lewiston · Rescheduled October 16 confirmed by organizer listing, checked October 14. Doors 6 p.m.; show 7–10 p.m. Eastern at Agora Palace Event Center, 220 Bates Street. Check tickets.
Minnesota — Somali International Book Fair & Arts
Minnesota · Minneapolis · Official schedule checked October 14. October 17, 2026, 4:00–11:30 p.m. Central. The 2nd Annual Somali International Book Fair & Arts celebrates books, culture and creativity with authors, exhibitions, panel talks and family activities.
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Minnesota — Umsiyah Quraniyah
An evening of Qur’an recitation, reflection, and community connection in Bloomington, Minnesota, on October 17, 2026.
Virginia — Guess the African Cultural Event
Virginia · Fairfax · Official schedule checked October 14. October 20, 2026, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM Eastern Time. A live cultural guessing game with food and audience participation, hosted by the Libyan Club and co-hosted by the Somali Student Association and other African student organizations.
Minnesota — Survivor Always: Somali Community Gathering
Minnesota · Minneapolis · October 21, 2026, 4–7 p.m. Central. Survivor Always: Somali community gathering supporting survivors, awareness and healing at Brian Coyle Center, 420 15th Avenue South. Organizer ticket listing checked October 16.
Washington — Sahra Noor Seattle Book Event
Washington · Seattle · Official schedule checked October 14. October 23, 2026, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM Pacific Time. Sahra Noor discusses Salt in the Snow: A Somali Immigrant Story with author Saida Bulhan, followed by a book signing. Sponsored by Al-Firdous Seattle, with support from the Somali Health Board and community partners.
Washington — Weydii Ambassador: October Welcoming Center
Washington · Tukwila · October 24, 2026, 2–4 p.m. Pacific. Drop-in Welcoming Ambassador resource help for immigrants, refugees and newcomers in Somali and English. Tukwila Library. Official KCLS schedule checked October 16.
Minnesota — Thilalu Sadaqa Youth Networking Night
Minnesota · Bloomington · October 24, 2026, 6–9 p.m. Central at Zawadi Center. Youth networking and community development connected to Ethiopia’s Somali Region. Organizer Thilalu Sadaqa; Eventbrite date, time and venue checked October 16.
Minnesota — Somali and Djiboutian Culture Night
Minnesota · St. Paul · Eventbrite schedule checked October 14. October 24, 2026, 7–11:30 p.m. Central at Pleasant Cafe. Confirm organizer details and tickets.