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Fresh off a year filled with airport interrogations and online &#8220;controversy&#8221;, he&#8217;s turning it all into a brutally honest show.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZX9ouBiBSa\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-wednesday-june-24-beirut-art-days-2026-at-kulturnest\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wednesday, June 24<\/strong>: BEIRUT ART DAYS 2026 at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thekulturnest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kulturnest<\/a> <\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of Beirut Art Days 2026, <em>Havens<\/em> opens at Kulturnest for four days of art and reflection. The exhibition joins a citywide celebration of culture under the theme \u201cArt Is Our Capital,\u201d inviting visitors to explore works centered on refuge, belonging, and shared spaces.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZiZuEBDErM\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-thursday-june-25-the-doora-fashion-show\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thursday, June 25<\/strong>: The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/773651\/doora-lebanons-fashion-resale-app-is-finally-live\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DOORA<\/a> Fashion Show<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first secondhand fashion show in the region, DOORA is a Beirut-based fashion resale app that wants to break the stigma around secondhand fashion. Their upcoming fashion show puts resale fashion center stage, highlighting unique looks sourced entirely from preloved items.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DZvCPKeoSQo\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-friday-june-26-chef-s-table-garden-of-eden-at-arthaus-beirut\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Friday, June 26<\/strong>: Chef&#8217;s Table: Garden of \u00c8den at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/arthausbeirut\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arthaus Beirut<\/a><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What did tabbouleh taste like before tomatoes reached our region? The inaugural \u00c8DN City Table is inviting guests on a journey through the histories that shaped the food of West Asia, North Africa, and Southern Europe. Hosted at Arthaus Beirut, the one-night experience features a ten-course menu exploring terroir, migration, trade routes, and forgotten culinary connections.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZgz1b-oig5\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-saturday-june-27-saj-bread-workshop-at-hkeeli-ya-janoub-in-beit-beirut\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Saturday, June 27<\/strong>: Saj Bread Workshop at <em>Hkeeli Ya Janoub<\/em> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hkeeli.beitbeirut\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beit Beirut<\/a><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of the <em>Hkeeli Ya Janoub<\/em> exhibition at Beit Beirut, this hands-on workshop invites participants to learn the art of saj bread-making from Sitt Salma, a baker from South Lebanon.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZpu3V-jQ6E\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 id=\"h-sunday-june-28-early-2000-s-sunset-event-with-iconik-and-district-7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sunday, June 28<\/strong>: Early 2000&#8217;s Sunset Event with <a href=\"https:\/\/ihjoz.com\/events\/9075?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn7UjHuMQzNuLD2ucM_9SO4Dg9iyZgtpcNxB7LwOFhMXw5OIblfgfbWtaoGPA_aem_sq02NNwsK-zajE6edZZDrQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iconik and District 7<\/a><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spend your evening painting, sipping cocktails, and enjoying sunset views at this themed rooftop gathering in Downtown Beirut. Inspired by 2000s pop culture, the event invites guests to decorate a fan or canvas while listening to nostalgic hits.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DZnq598NC3i\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Excited about these upcoming events? 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