‘Passport to New Beginnings’

Refuge Coffee and Georgia Piedmont Technical College are hosting an event to provide information on workforce and educational opportunities for local community members. The event will connect attendees with resources and information on certification programs, diplomas, technical degrees (at GPTC Clarkston campuses), financial aid information, and  adult education programs (ESL, GED, free career training). Participating […]

Free

Annual Bosnian Festival

950 Grayson Highway 950 Grayson Highway, Lawrenceville

Check out the annual Bosnian Festival, which will feature a diverse program including traditional music, folklore performances, Bosnian food, and crafts exhibitions. More details here.    

Atlanta Arab Festival

The Alif Institute 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta

The Alif Institute is hosting its 17th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival - a weekend long event featuring an artists' market, food from local restaurants and caterers, as well as live performances and cultural exhibits.  Interesting in being a vendor, sponsor, or volunteer? Details here.

Art exhibition opening: Palestinian artist Layla Ali Amar

Auburn Avenue Research Library 101 Auburn Avenue NE, Atlanta

Layla Ali Amar, an Atlanta resident and Palestinian artist, is opening her exhibition, Ibn Al Shatat: Witnessing Across Time & Place,  during the Atlanta Radical Book Fair (follow them on Instagram, as well as the Refaat Mobile Library, for info on other events throughout the day, including a panel on migration). The exhibit, translating to “Son of Diaspora”, "explores […]

‘Language Matters’: A discussion on language access in GA

Doraville Civic Center 3770 Central Avenue, Doraville

Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta is hosting a discussion and interactive community on language diversity and access in Georgia. Expect an update on the organization's language advocacy work, a creative writing activity, and light refreshments. Register here.  

Free

Eritrean American Community Day

720 Hambrick Rd Stone Mountain

The Eritrean American Community of Georgia is hosting its 12th Annual Community Day Celebration. The event will feature Eritrean cuisine and performances from Eritrean artists including Robel Numeri Shega, Temano, and Habtom Debessai. Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. Buy them here.

$20

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