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.

 

 

  • East x Southeast Festival of the Arts

    Clarkston Community Center
    Civic Engagement

    Now in its third iteration, the East x Southeast Festival of the Arts will showcase local Asian artists with different performances each evening, plus daytime programming featuring arts and social […]

  • 19th Semi-Annual Turkish Food Festival in Alpharetta

    Istanbul Cultural Center 591 N Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009
    Community

    The Istanbul Cultural Center is hosting a free Turkish Food Festival featuring authentic Turkish foods, musical performances and more. Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m. through 7 p.m. Free parking and free shuttle […]

  • Bayanihan Fest 2026

    Uptown Atlanta, 575 Main Street, Atlanta, GA 30324, USA Uptown Atlanta, 575 Main Street, Atlanta, GA, United States
    Community

    Enjoy a full day of Filipino culture, food, small businesses, entertainment, and connection with the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia, Inc. More info here.

  • Refugee Women’s Network Gathering: Film, Food and Community with Patagonia

    Patagonia Buckhead 34 E Andrews Dr NW, Atlanta, GA, United States
    Community

    Refugee Women’s Network and Patagonia Buckhead are hosting  an evening of film, food, and community focused on honoring the stories of refugee and immigrant women in Georgia. A ticket includes […]

    $45 – $50
  • Music and Mithai in Norcross with Asian American Advocacy Fund

    Asian American Adovacy Fund
    Community

    The Asian American Advocacy Fund is hosting their next Music and Mithai night in Norcross. This is an evening of friendly competition, cultural connection and nostalgic tunes featuring tasty South […]

  • “El Regreso” Film Screening and Director Q&A at Emory

    Emory University Rita Anne Rollins Building Room 102 1531 Dickey Drive Atlanta, Georgia, 30322 United States
    Community

    In partnership with the Emory Center for Ethics, Ethics & the Arts Program, the Atlanta Film Society is hosting a free screening of "El Regreso," featuring a Q&A with director […]

  • Asian Student Alliance film screening of “Our Mr. Matsura” at Norcross Library

    Norcross Library 5735 Buford Highway, Norcross, GA 30071
    Community

    Join the Asian Student Alliance at the Norcross Library for a film screening of "Our Mr. Matsura," and learn about Japanese-born photographer Frank S. Matsura, whose work challenged stereotypes during a time of mass forced removal of Indigenous people. RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsu0sY-lMiMMnnSQNNAiBV80lwRLnRBWga5au4Bzn6abGzjA/viewform

  • Opening Reception of Inner Landscapes: Arab Artists of Georgia exhibit

    The Alif Institute 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta, GA, United States
    Community

    Join the Alif Institute for the opening reception of "Inner Landscapes," an art exhibition featuring Arab American artists from Georgia exploring memory, place, identity, and the human experience through their work. The reception will include performances, readings, a panel discussion and more. RSVP encouraged via email info@alifinstitute.org.

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.