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.

 

 

  • 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.

  • 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 for Palestine and Sudan. More info @a.zadicollective on Instagram.

  • 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 award-winning CULTURA Festival returns for its 5th year, now a two-day immersive celebration of culture, music, food, and art! CULTURA is coming to Downtown Lawrenceville on September 18–19 for an exciting two-day celebration of Latin culture! Experience vibrant live music, captivating performances, delicious food, and stunning art as the community comes […]

  • JapanFest Atlanta 2026

    Gas South Convention Center 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth
    Community

    A yearly celebration of the longstanding, warm relationship between Japan and the United States in the Southeastern region featuring Japanese cuisine, vendors, entertainment and more. More info @japanfest_atlanta | japanfest.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.