Events

MEI regularly hosts leading experts, officials, and journalists, highlighting a range of voices from the region, at weekly in-person events in Washington, online webinars, and conferences.

Upcoming Events

New York Arabic Orchestra at Wolf Trap
  • Arts & Culture

    • New York Arabic Orchestra at Wolf Trap

    Co-produced by the Middle East Institute Arts & Culture Center and Abu Dhabi Festival

    December 4, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

    The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road Vienna, VA 22182

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    Virtual Briefing Series

    Exclusive, in-depth briefings on the region’s most impactful trends and issues.

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    Thursday Webinar Series

    Invitation-only discussions hosted by Vice President for Policy, Ken Pollack, offering off-the-record insights into the most pressing challenges shaping the Middle East and US strategic interests in the region. Contact [email protected] for information on how to join the invitation list.

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    Past Events

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    Public Opening | El Marsam: Modern and Contemporary Art from Egypt
  • Arts & Culture

    • Public Opening | El Marsam: Modern and Contemporary Art from Egypt

    Join us for the public opening of our newest exhibition tracing nearly a century of Egyptian art.

    September 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

    The MEI Art Gallery | 1763 N St. NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    MEI Art Gallery – August First Friday Open House
  • Arts & Culture

    • MEI Art Gallery – August First Friday Open House

    Join us at our last First Friday Open House to see our exhibition Beyond the Weave: Contemporary Dialogues with AlSadu.

    August 7, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    MEI Art Gallery - 1763 N St NW, Washington DC 20036

    Sons of Yusuf: Live at MEI
  • Arts & Culture
  • Event

    • Sons of Yusuf: Live at MEI

    Join us for the closing celebration of MEI's Beyond the Weave exhibition, featuring a live performance by pioneering Kuwaiti hip-hop duo Sons of Yusuf.

    August 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    The MEI Art Gallery, 1763 N St. NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

    Do You Love Me – Film Screening
  • Arts & Culture
  • Event

    • Do You Love Me – Film Screening

    A screening of "Do You Love Me" (2025), a film by Lana Daher.

    July 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    The MEI Art Gallery, 1763 N St. NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

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