Upcoming events uplifting and supporting immigrant & refugee communities across metro Atlanta

Want to submit an event to the calendar? Send us an email to fiza@285south.com with all of the event information, including date(s), time, venue, and ticket link.

 

 

  • Nuestra Creación ‘Raices’ Group Art Show Opening Night

    Echo Contemporary Arts Gallery 785 Echo St NW, Atlanta
    Entertainment

    Over 150+ artists applied to be apart of this group show from Atlanta Latin art curators Nuestra Creación. Join the group for Opening Night at Echo Contemporary Arts for an […]

  • Resistance Cinema presents CHILE, OBSTINATE MEMORY (1997)

    Little Five Points Community Center 1083 Austin Ave NE, Atlanta
    Entertainment

    Join Resistance Cinema ATL for a free film and lecture series on Patricio Guzmán’s 57-minute documentary on the Sept. 11, 1973 assassination of democratically-elected president, Salvador Allende, CHILE, OBSTINATE MEMORY. […]

  • Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

    Lake Lanier Olympic Park 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville
    Community

    The 29th Annual Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is Georgia’s biggest Hong Kong cultural event of the year. This year, thousands of competitors and spectators join to cheer their […]

  • Japanese Moon Viewing: Tsukimi, Dango & Matcha

    Japan-America Society of Georgia Office 1900 Century Place NE, Suite 112, Atlanta, GA 30345
    Community

    The Japan-America Society of Georgia invites the Atlanta community for this traditional Japanese autumn tradition, where you'll learn about the history and meaning of Tsukimi, make your own tsukimi dango […]

  • Azadi Collective Carrom Tournament and Fundraiser for Palestine and Sudan

    Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. 2645 N Berkeley Lake Rd NW Ste 221, Duluth, GA 30096
    Community

    The Azadi Collective, a community space and mentorship programs for Muslim youth in metro Atlanta, is hosting an ultimate carrom tournament, with all proceeds from competitor fees donated to nonprofits […]

  • Teatro Ilegal x Made in Georgia Night of Comedy, Community & Indie TV

    Mendoza Cafe y Vino 426 Marietta St NW Apt 100A, Atlanta, GA 30313
    Entertainment

    Teatro Ilegal is coming to Made in Georgia with four improv comedians at Mendoza Café y Vino. Tickets available at eventbrite.com/e/made-in-georgia-a-night-of-comedy-community-indie-tv-tickets-1997645366065. More info @fossilfuelcafesitcom on Instagram.

    $10
  • City of Lawrenceville’s CULTURA Festival

    Downtown Lawrenceville Lawn 70 South Clayton Street Lawrenceville GA 30046
    Community

    The City of Lawrenceville’s is hosting CULTURA Festival, for the fifth year in a row. It's a two-day event featuring  music, food, and art. Free. More info here.

  • JapanFest Atlanta 2026

    Gas South Convention Center 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth
    Community

    A yearly celebration marking the relationship between Japan and the United States in the Southeastern region. The two day festival features  Japanese cuisine, vendors, and a variety of performances like […]

  • Salsa on the Square in Decatur

    Downtown Decatur 101 E. Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030
    Entertainment

    Salsa on the Square 2026 returns to the newly renovated, historic Decatur Square, bringing the city back together for another unforgettable night of music, dance, and community celebration.

  • ¡RISAS Y MÁS!: Annual Raíces Latine Comedy, Creativity and Culture Show

    Dad's Garage 569 Ezzard St SE, Atlanta, GA, United States
    Community

    As part of its annual RAÍCES programming, nonprofit Nuestra Creación and Dad’s Garage present ¡RISAS Y MÁS!, a special fundraising celebration in collaboration with La Comedia 404, a Latin-led comedy […]

  • 5th Annual Estamos Aquí Fiesta with Latino Community Fund

    Historic Fourth Ward Skate Park 830 Willoughby Way NE, Atlanta, GA, United States
    Community

    Join the Latino Community Fund in celebrating the 5th Annual Estamos Aquí, an unforgettable day honoring Latinx history, culture, and community. Details at estamosaquifiesta.com.

  • The Georgia Latino International Film Festival

    The Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA, United States
    Entertainment

    Enjoy five days celebrating Latino voices, independent filmmakers, and powerful storytelling from around the world. Tickets on sale August 1st at galiff.org. More info here.

Want to submit an event to the calendar? Send us an email to fiza@285south.com  with all of the event information, including date(s), time, venue, and ticket link.