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.

 

 

  • African Immigrant Collective AIM Summit 2026

    The Historic Academy of Medicine at Georgia Tech 875 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
    Career

    Join the African Immigrant Collective for this three-day gathering bringing together African immigrant professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, and community builders in Atlanta under the theme, “Building What Lasts — Careers. Businesses. […]

  • Monthly Palestine Pilgrimage with Atlanta Multifaith Coalition for Palestine

    Old Fourth Ward Water Tower Corner of Irwin Street and Auburn Avenue in the Old Fourth Ward
    Community

    The Atlanta Multifaith Coalition for Palestine is organizing its 2.5-mile walk led by faith leaders along the Atlanta Beltline, followed by a park hangout with the Refaat Mobile Library. Meet […]

  • Arabic Calligraphy Workshop with Sania Irfan

    Blossom Boutique Alpharetta 1144 North Point Cir, Alpharetta, GA 30022
    Entertainment

    Enjoy an afternoon exploring Arabic calligraphy with your favorite Turkish coffee at Alpharetta's Blossom Boutique for this workshop taught by Sania Irfan. Limited spots available.

  • Kamayan Labor Day Feast for Overseas Filipino Workers Association

    Kamayan ATL 5150 Buford Hwy NE Suite A220
    Food & Drink

    This Labor Day, Kamayan ATL is partnering with the Overseas Filipino Workers Association GA Foundation, a local non-profit dedicated to welcoming, protecting, and supporting newly arrived Filipino workers, with a […]

  • 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 […]

  • Free Citizenship Clinic

    Education

    Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta, along with Mi Familia Acción and Poder Latinx are holding a citizenship clinic, where participants can have their N-400 application reviewed by pro-bono lawyers. More info […]

    Free
  • 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 or moon-viewing rice dumplings, and try matcha-making. Tickets for members: $10; nonmembers: $15. Available at jasgeorgia.org/event-6807188.

  • Clarkston International Rice Festival

    Clarkston Community Center
    Community

    Join the City of Clarkston for an afternoon celebrating the diverse cultures that make Clarkston unique through food, traditions, and community spirit.

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.