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Minnesota — Sing Again: Somali Lullaby Project Launch
October 16, 2026 · 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Minnesota History Center
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
October 16, 2026 · 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Agora Palace Event Center
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
October 17, 2026 · 4:00 pm – 11:30 pm
SIBFA Event — 1330 Industrial Blvd NE
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.
Minnesota — Umsiyah Quraniyah
October 17, 2026 · 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Zawadi Restaurant
An evening of Qur’an recitation, reflection, and community connection in Bloomington, Minnesota, on October 17, 2026.
Virginia — Guess the African Cultural Event
October 20, 2026 · 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
George Mason University
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
October 21, 2026 · 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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
October 23, 2026 · 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Somali Community Cultural Innovation Hub
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…
Washington — Weydii Ambassador: October Welcoming Center
October 24, 2026 · 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tukwila Library
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
October 24, 2026 · 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Zawadi Center
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
October 24, 2026 · 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Pleasant Cafe
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.
Latest Community Announcements
Community notices, opportunities and important event updates. For scheduled activities, use the event calendar; announcements link to the relevant calendar entry when available. Unresolved details are clearly marked.
Culture Night Update: October 24 Schedule and Venue Details
EVENT UPDATE · Eventbrite listing checked October 14, 2026. The direct Somali and Djiboutian Culture Night listing now provides the full schedule: Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 7:00 to 11:30 p.m. Central Time. Venue: Pleasant Cafe, 540 Fairview Avenue North, Suite 101, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104. The earlier announcement said the end time was unconfirmed.…
Minnesota — Somali Hero Awards 2026: Date Not Confirmed
NOT CONFIRMED — The organizer’s website shows conflicting dates. Confirm directly before registering or making travel plans. State: MinnesotaOrganizer listed: Volunteers of Somalia / Somali Hero Awards The Somali Hero Awards recognizes achievements and community contributions by Somali individuals and businesses. The organizer’s site mentions November 14, 2026, but elsewhere shows a nomination schedule and…
Maine Concert Update: October 16 Rescheduled Date Confirmed
EVENT UPDATE · Checked October 14, 2026. The earlier date conflict for the Ilkacase Qeys and Dalmar Yare concert has been resolved. Community Organizing Alliance now explicitly announces the concert as rescheduled to Friday, October 16, 2026. Location: Agora Palace Event Center, 220 Bates Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240.Doors: 6 p.m. Eastern.Show: 7–10 p.m. Eastern. View…
Community Events
Cultural gatherings, educational programs and family activities. Listings will include the organizer, location, date, cost and registration link.
Minnesota — Sing Again: Somali Lullaby Project Launch
October 16, 2026 · 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Minnesota History Center
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
October 16, 2026 · 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Agora Palace Event Center
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
October 17, 2026 · 4:00 pm – 11:30 pm
SIBFA Event — 1330 Industrial Blvd NE
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.
Minnesota — Umsiyah Quraniyah
October 17, 2026 · 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Zawadi Restaurant
An evening of Qur’an recitation, reflection, and community connection in Bloomington, Minnesota, on October 17, 2026.
Virginia — Guess the African Cultural Event
October 20, 2026 · 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
George Mason University
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.
Washington — Sahra Noor Seattle Book Event
October 23, 2026 · 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Somali Community Cultural Innovation Hub
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…
Minnesota — Somali and Djiboutian Culture Night
October 24, 2026 · 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Pleasant Cafe
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.
Minnesota — Somali Museum 13th Anniversary Celebration
October 31, 2026 · 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Hopkins Center for the Arts
Minnesota · Hopkins · Official schedule checked October 14. October 31, 2026, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM Central Time. The Somali Museum’s annual cultural celebration brings together Somali singers, actors, dancers and community leaders for an evening of arts and culture.
Minnesota — Somali Hero Awards 2026 — Venue Unconfirmed
November 14, 2026 · All Day
Minnesota · November 14, 2026. Somali Hero Awards celebrates Somali achievement and community leadership. Venue and time unconfirmed: organizer sources name different hotels. Confirm details before attending.
Ohio — NAHSL Thanksgiving Soccer Tournament — Time TBA
November 26, 2026 · All Day
Soccer First Worthington
Ohio · Worthington · November 26, 2026. NAHSL community soccer tournament at Soccer First Worthington. Date and venue checked October 15; playing times TBA. Team registration: (614) 695-1857.
Minnesota — Buraanbur Night: Jump for Joy
November 28, 2026 – November 29, 2026 · 8:00 pm – 12:00 am
The Avenue
Minnesota · Saint Paul · November 28, 2026, 8 p.m.–midnight Central. Free Buraanbur, drumming, dancing and food honoring disability caregivers. The Avenue, 519 University Ave W, Suite E. Official organizer schedule checked October 16.
Community Meetings
Community discussions, town halls and meetings hosted by Somali organizations and local groups. Each listing will include the meeting purpose, host, date, location and how to attend.
Minnesota — Survivor Always: Somali Community Gathering
October 21, 2026 · 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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 — Weydii Ambassador: October Welcoming Center
October 24, 2026 · 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tukwila Library
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
October 24, 2026 · 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Zawadi Center
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 — Water Safety Workshop for Somali Neighbors — Venue Unconfirmed
November 4, 2026 · 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Minnesota · November 4, 2026, 5–7 p.m. Central. Water safety conversation for Somali neighbors with Somali interpretation. Venue unconfirmed; map identifies organizer office only.
Washington — Weydii Ambassador Sabtida: The Welcoming Center
November 28, 2026 · 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Washington · Tukwila · November 28, 2026, 2–4 p.m. Pacific. Drop-in information and resource help for immigrants, refugees and newcomers; available in Somali and English at Tukwila Library.
Diaspora Conferences
Conferences, professional gatherings and discussions connecting Somali communities. Find organizer details, venues, dates and official registration information.
Minnesota — Maangaar Summit 2026
November 27, 2026 · 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Zawadi Center
Minnesota · Bloomington · November 27, 2026, 2–7 p.m. Central. Free Maangaar Summit on disability and inclusion for East African families, caregivers and professionals. Official organizer schedule checked October 16.
Minnesota — SSE 3rd Annual Conference
November 28, 2026 · 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Zawadi Center
Minnesota · Bloomington · Organizer ticket listing checked October 14. November 28, 2026, 3:00 PM–9:00 PM Central Time. Organized by the Somali Society of Engineers, this conference celebrates Somali engineering and provides opportunities for professional networking and community connection.
Minnesota — Somali American Medical Association 4th Annual Conference
December 5, 2026 · 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Mosaic Venue
Minnesota · Minneapolis · Organizer ticket listing checked October 14. December 5, 2026, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM Central Time. A day of learning, networking and collaboration hosted by the Somali American Medical Association. Healthcare professionals, trainees and students are welcome, including physicians, nurses and allied healthcare…
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