Weaving a World: Arabic Poetry in Translation

The Markaz Review and Beyond Baroque are pleased to present “Weaving a World: Arabic Poetry in Translation.” Titled after the Sudanese poet Al-Saddiq Al -Raddi’s poem, “Weaving a World,” the evening of readings in The Wanda Coleman Theatre at Beyond Baroque in Venice, CA features poets Zeina Hashem Beck, Zêdan Xelef, and Maya Salameh. This event is part of the Poetry Coalition’s slate of programs in the spring and summer that reflect the transformative impact poetry has on individual readers and communities across the nation, and is made possible (in part) by the Academy of American Poets with support from the Mellon Foundation.

This event will take place in-person at Beyond Baroque (681 Venice Blvd., Venice, CA 90291) and live on YouTube on Saturday, July 13th at 7:00 pm PT.