MENA Cultural Center Events Calendar

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

• Illinois Scholars Program - Salaam Group Tours

  Time

  10:00 am - 12:00 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Social/Informal Event

  

• SILMW Showcase

  Time

  3:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

• Welcome Week - Mint Lemonade Stand

  Time

  12:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Welcome Week

  

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Thursday, September 3, 2026

• “Celebrate Community!” Procession - Krannert Center’s Opening Night on the Quad

  Time

  4:30 - 6:30 pm

  Location

  Student Union Plaza & Quad

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

• Celebrating Levantine Influence in Caribbean Cuisine - Latin (o/e/ex) American Heritage Month -

  Time

  5:00 - 6:30 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Saturday, October 17, 2026

• Guest of Honor - Muslim-Khmer Filmmaker Anida Yoeu Ali w/ Global Arts, Krannert Center

  Time

  4:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Tuesday, November 24, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Tuesday, December 8, 2026

• FAA 110 - Class Space Reservation - Fall 2026

  Recurring

  Time

  2:00 - 3:20 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Lecture

  

Monday, April 5, 2027

• Quench - Lunch on Us

  Time

  11:30 am - 1:30 pm

  Location

  Salaam MENA Cultural Center 700 S. Gregory St. Suite E Urbana, IL 61801

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Wednesday, April 21, 2027

• Dinner on Us - Persian Coffee/Tea Culture

  Time

  5:30 - 7:30 pm

  Location

  Asian American Cultural Center 1210 W Nevada St, Urbana, IL 61801

  • Social/Informal Event