A man with a lute sits in a grassy field with trees and a cloudy sky behind him, under the text "CLARISSA" and "22 AUG LIVE IN NASHVILLE 22 BITAR".

Elmahaba Center

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General Admission

Experience an intimate evening of oud and Arabic music with Clarissa Bitar 🎶 as we gather to celebrate the sounds and stories of our communities. Clarissa Bitar is a Palestinian artist, raised in Los Angeles, California. In an interview with <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.npr.org/2025/10/20/nx-s1-5552776/clarissa-bitar-composes-songs-of-longing-on-ancient-middle-eastern-instrument" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">NPR</a>, Clarissa says, &quot;I have a really funny photo that my family found, and I was, like, a child. And my dad was sitting holding their oud, and I&#39;m, like, a baby, and I have my hand on their oud. And I was like, really, really - I don&#39;t - I couldn&#39;t even walk.&quot; Nashville is happy to welcome Clarissa for their first performance here!&nbsp; Reserve your spot--spots are limited!&nbsp;Whether you&rsquo;re reconnecting with familiar melodies or hearing them for the first time, this shared space of art, care, and belonging is open to you. 🌙

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for our event and supporting our cause. Your registration greatly helps our mission. 🚀 Doors will open at 7 pm at Darkhorse Theater. Expect time for parking at Richland Park (across the street from Darkhorse) or on the street.&nbsp; There will be time for a signing after the show.&nbsp; If you would like to contribute further, contact us to become a volunteer, or talk to your friends about our cause! Lydia Yousieflydia@elmahabacenter.org

Experience an intimate evening of oud and Arabic music with Clarissa Bitar 🎶 as we gather to celebrate the sounds and stories of our communities. Clarissa Bitar is a Palestinian artist, raised in Los Angeles, California. In an interview with <a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/10/20/nx-s1-5552776/clarissa-bitar-composes-songs-of-longing-on-ancient-middle-eastern-instrument" target="_blank">NPR</a>, Clarissa says, "I have a really funny photo that my family found, and I was, like, a child. And my dad was sitting holding their oud, and I'm, like, a baby, and I have my hand on their oud. And I was like, really, really - I don't - I couldn't even walk." Nashville is happy to welcome Clarissa for their first performance here!  Reserve your spot--spots are limited! Whether you’re reconnecting with familiar melodies or hearing them for the first time, this shared space of art, care, and belonging is open to you. 🌙

Elmahaba Center

Clarissa Bitar: An Evening of Oud and Arabic Music

4610 Charlotte Ave

General Admission

$30

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