Mercer Island’s SZ Gallery presents “Control Anatomy,” an exhibit curated in collaboration with the Zawyeh Gallery in Ramallah, Palestine. According to organizers, this solo exhibition by Palestinian artist Mahmoud Alhaj explores colonial violence and the architectural mechanisms of domination and control over Palestinian geography witnessed by Alhaj, who was born in Gaza.

An art reception will take place from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 4 during the Mercer Island First Friday Art Walk. Warm tea, wine and sweet treats will be served. The exhibit will run from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays (weekends by appointment) through Dec. 31 at SZ Gallery (2441 76th Ave. SE).

Amer Zahr will appear at a meet and greet at the SZ Gallery from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 11. All are welcome to the free social gathering. Zahr will perform “The Truth” at 7 p.m. Oct. 11 at Town Hall Seattle (1119 8th Ave.). For tickets, visit: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/amerzahr

Zahr is a Palestinian Arab American comedian, speaker, writer, academic and adjunct professor at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. He draws on his experiences growing up as a child of Palestinian refugees, performing and lecturing on topics like politics, society, culture, identity, Palestine, Islam and more.