MENA Cultural Center Events Calendar

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

  

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

  

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

  

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