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SUMMARY:Date Change: Atlanta Arab Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Alif Institute is hosting its annual Atlanta Arab Festival\, with live performances\, artisan vendors\, and food all day Saturday and Sunday. More info here.
URL:https://285south.com/event/atlanta-arab-festival-2/
LOCATION:The Alif Institute\, 3288 Marjan Dr\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Entertainment,Food & Drink
ORGANIZER;CN="The Alif Institute":MAILTO:info@alifinstitute.org
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SUMMARY:Work permit renewal clinic for asylum seekers\, refugees & asylees with Advancing Justice
DESCRIPTION:Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta and the BAL Law Firm are hosting a work permit renewal clinic for asylum seekers\, refugees\, and asylees. The clinic is scheduled for Nov. 7\, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location and appointment details will be sent to sign-ups once confirmed. Sign up at bit.ly/eadaaaja.
URL:https://285south.com/event/work-permit-renewal-clinic-for-asylum-seekers-refugees-asylees-with-advancing-justice/
CATEGORIES:Career,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T130000
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SUMMARY:Asian Student Alliance film screening of "Our Mr. Matsura" at Norcross Library
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://285south.com/event/asian-student-alliance-film-screening-of-our-mr-matsura-at-norcross-library/
LOCATION:Norcross Library\, 5735 Buford Highway\, Norcross\, GA 30071
CATEGORIES:Community,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Atlanta Lantern Boat Festival
DESCRIPTION:Held at the Korean Community Culture Center in Norcross\, the Atlanta Lantern Boat Festival is hosted by the Laotian American Society and honors a revered Asian tradition of seeking blessings from water spirits. The event features a parade\, dragon boats\, music\, and community. Tickets and information at lasga.org/lanternboatfestival.
URL:https://285south.com/event/3rd-annual-atlanta-lantern-boat-festival/
LOCATION:Korean Community Culture Center\, 5900 Brook Hollow Pkwy\, Norcross\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:El Refugio fundraiser: Celebrating 16 years of hospitality
DESCRIPTION:El Refugio\, which supports immigrants detained at Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin and their loved ones\, is hosting a fundraiser at the Be Nice House to celebrate 16 years of impact and continue their work in the year ahead. Each $50 ticket includes a meal and one drink. Purchase your tickets at elrefugiostewart.org/nov-7/.
URL:https://285south.com/event/el-refugio-fundraiser-celebrating-16-years-of-hospitality/
LOCATION:Be Nice House\, 511 Edgewood Ave SE\, Atlanta\, GA 30312
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,Community
ORGANIZER;CN="El Refugio":MAILTO:info@elrefugiostewart.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T160000
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SUMMARY:Más Amor x Venezuela 2026 fundraiser for earthquake survivors
DESCRIPTION:El Principito Foundation\, a nonprofit that has been supporting survivors of the earthquake in Venezuela\, is hosting a fundraising event;  “Amor Venezuela.”  The evening will feature music from Yasmil Marrufo and Mario Caceres. Buy tickets here. \n 
URL:https://285south.com/event/mas-amor-x-venezuela-2026/
LOCATION:Cielo Blanco Events\, 554 West Main Street\, Suite 950\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T180000
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SUMMARY:Afghan American Alliance of Georgia 5-Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Afghan American Alliance of Georgia – whom 285 South recently wrote about here – is hosting a fundraising dinner at the Clarkston Community Center to ensure the organization can continue to serve and support its clients into 2027. The dinner will feature a conversation with leaders and partners\, Afghan cultural performances\, a fashion show\, and an authentic Afghan dinner.  Tickets available here.
URL:https://285south.com/event/afghan-american-alliance-of-georgia-5-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Clarkston Community Center
CATEGORIES:Community,Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:Atlanta Diwali Festival at Coan Park
DESCRIPTION:Held at Atlanta’s Coan Park\, this free Atlanta Diwali Festival features a screening of the Bollywood film “Bride & Prejudice\,” food from host NaanStop\, crafts\, mehndi and more. Attendees are encouraged to make a donation to Raksha\, which helps survivors of domestic violence in the South Asian community in Atlanta. More information here.
URL:https://285south.com/event/atlanta-diwali-festival-at-coan-park/
LOCATION:Coan Park\, 1530 Woodbine Ave SE\, Atlanta
CATEGORIES:Community,Entertainment,Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception of Inner Landscapes: Arab Artists of Georgia exhibit
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://285south.com/event/opening-reception-of-inner-landscapes-arab-artists-of-georgia-exhibit/
LOCATION:The Alif Institute\, 3288 Marjan Dr\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Entertainment
ORGANIZER;CN="The Alif Institute":MAILTO:info@alifinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T100000
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DTSTAMP:20261027T142401Z
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SUMMARY:Blessings for Buford Highway: A Walk for "Compassion\, Community & Hope"
DESCRIPTION:We Love Buford Highway (@welovebuhi) in partnership with Seeds of Compassion\, is hosting “Blessings for Buford Highway: A Walk for Compassion\, Community & Hope\,” led by Venerable Phra Ajarn Maha Dam Phommasan\, alongside Buddhist monastics and interfaith leaders. Full schedule and details to come; check @welovebuhi Instagram.
URL:https://285south.com/event/blessings-for-buford-highway-a-walk-for-compassion-community-hope/
LOCATION:Buford Highway
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T160000
DTSTAMP:20261027T142858Z
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SUMMARY:Refuge Coffee Co. Holiday Market in Clarkston
DESCRIPTION:Join Refuge Coffee Co. and a diverse array of local vendors for their annual holiday market. Vendors interested in being part of the market are encouraged to apply by Nov. 27 at https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=56885.
URL:https://285south.com/event/refuge-coffee-co-holiday-market-in-clarkston/
LOCATION:Refuge Coffee Co. Clarkston\, 4170 E Ponce De Leon Ave.\, Clarkston\, GA\, 30021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Food & Drink
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