Learn to cook maklouba (a traditional Palestinian rice dish served with meat and vegetables and flipped upside down when served) and kunafa (a pastry made with shredded phyllo dough, sweet syrup and pistachios) at the Alif Institute. $65 to register for non members and $60 for members. Register here.
Refugee Women's Network is hosting a 'festival of international food, music and dance' to raise money for the organization's work, which has been supporting refugee and immigrant women for more than two decades. The festival will feature live performances, a silent auction, and a global bazaar. More info and buy tickets here.
Participating restaurants in Atlanta are joining Latin Restaurant Weeks from November 15 to 30, as part of a nationwide initiative to "highlights the contributions of Latinos in the culinary industry as an integral part of the local community." See list of Atlanta restaurants here, and learn about how to register your restaurant or business here.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta, along with Poder Latinx, is offering a citizenship application workshop to help folks with the application process and answer any questions. Register to attend the application workshop here and the info session here (no walk-ins).
Clarkston-based Refuge Coffee is hosting its annual "Friendsgiving" meal and is looking for folks to either volunteer or bring a dish. Details here.
The Mayor's Office of International and Immigrant Affairs is hosting a Winter Resource Fair as well as recognizing the United Nations International Volunteer Day. Volunteers will be distributing food, toys, and other resources to community members.
Learn to dance bachata and salsa at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center's "Salsa Social," featuring dance lessons, a DJ and dance party, and Santa. Dance classes start at 6pm and the dance party is from 7pm to 10pm. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door. More info here.
Clarkston-based Refuge Coffee is hosting its annual Holiday Market, featuring local vendors originating from around the world, food, and live music. Interested in being a vendor? Application here.
The Atlanta Multifaith Coalition for Palestine hosts its monthly march, a 2.5 mile loop starting at the Old Watertown Park and ending at Ponce City Market. The march is followed by an opportunity to connect with the Refaat Alareer Mobile Library, which shares educational resources on Palestine. More info here.
The annual Alternative Gift Market features vendors selling "fair trade, environmentally-sustainable and reasonably-priced holiday gifts that create positive change for refugees and disenfranchised populations." This year's vendors include Sweet Sweet Syria, Andes Gifts, and re:loom.
The Latin American Association is hosting its annual Holiday Market, featuring handmade jewelry, clothing, crafts, and more. Register to attend here.
The Alif Institute is hosting a Christmas bazaar, featuring handmade crafts from local Arab artists and artisans, as well as homemade desserts and treats, a bonfire, and more. Details here.
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