A 9/11 Gallery

May 28 (Wed.), 8:00 pm—The Sultans of Satire: Middle East Comic Relief at the Improv

For a great night of political satire, salacious humor and outrageous irony, try a night with the Sultans.

On Wednesday, May 28, the Sultans of Satire return to The Improv, where they'll present comedy and satire on their cultural identities as Americans of Middle Eastern/Mediterranean/North African heritage representing four faiths with Ara Basil, Mike Batayeh, host Noel Elgrably, Gulden, Elham Jazab, Ronnie Khalil and Peter "the Persian" Shahriari. Visit the Sultans web site and read comedian bios.

Read Los Angeles Times on Levantine Cultural Center & The Sultans of Satire. Read The Daily Pilot or the Persian Mirror on The Sultans of Satire.

The Sultans of Satire show has captivated audiences throughout Southern California since 2005, and ran for eight months at the Laugh Factory. This show features an impressive line-up of some of today’s most talented comedians of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean heritage.

May 28, 8:00 pm (doors 7:30 pm), Sultans of Satire: Middle East Comic Relief, The Improv, 8162 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood CA 90046, tel. 310.651.2583.[Map].

Tickets, call Levantine Cultural Center at 310.657.5511 or online below. Tickets $18. (As with most comedy clubs, there is a two item minimum; the good news is that valet parking is half the cost of a trip to Sunset Blvd.!)

These irreverent comedians spoof the "clash of civilizations" between "us" and "them", between America/the West and the Arab/Muslim East. They also have fun with culture, family and identity. They are funny people who also work steadily as dramatic/comedic actors in film, television and theatre.

A portion of the proceeds benefits Levantine Center's programs for peace through arts.

Bring your ideas, enthusiasm and support to the Center by participating in our Programming Committee, which cooperates with our Board of Directors in creating new arts programs in the months ahead. Visit our volunteer opportunities page. To get on the reservation list for the next meeting, email us now!

Levantine Center's Board of Directors is continually seeking to work with new volunteers who may be invited to join the board. We welcomes inquiries—we are actively searching for more people with our passion and conviction! Our core group of volunteers consists of diverse members of the community who are of Middle Eastern/Mediterranean heritage or who have a strong professional or artistic interest in furthering our mission. Our volunteers work on literary, film, fine art, music and educational programming.

Our Advisory Board is also in formation. Advisory board members are known professionally in their own communities and offer valuable counsel and services to the organization; they are eligible to attend the organization's annual retreat and receive other benefits.

Please contact us at 310.657.5511.

To join/support Levantine Cultural Center, simply go to our membership page and fill in the blanks, use your credit card, or print and mail in your check for $60 or $120 or $250 annual membership dues to: Levantine Center, 1012 S. Robertson Blvd., Suite C, Los Angeles CA 90035-1537.