On February 14, there is a gathering for Hearts Behind Bars to mourn the life of Heber Sánchez Domínguez, who died in ICE custody on January 14, 2026. The Georgia nonprofit El Refugio is meeting with the family of Herber and members of the community at the Robert A. Deyton Detention Facility, from 2:00 p.m. […]
The Alif Institute is hosting its annual Ramadan Iftar and Lent dinner. Tickets are $55, and $35 for students. More info here.
The Chinatown Mall in Chamblee is marking the year of the horse with a two day festival featuring vendors, food, and cultural performances. Saturday and Sunday, 11am - 4pm. Free. […]
The first screening of the short film "Nuestra Realized," about the impact laws like 287G have had on LatinX families in Georgia. Gwinnett County students worked with researchers Dr. Lemon to creatively tell their stories. Q and A afterwards with the crew members and actors. More info here.
A group of local DJs will come together on Sunday, February 22, at the Block and Drum lounge for a fundraiser in support of El Refugio. There will be Cumbia music, and coffee provided by Recuerdos Cafe. More details and RSVP here.
Local Chef, Andres Carrillo, founder of Cocina Pachuco, is hosting a fundraising dinner in support of El Refugio. Amilcar Valencia, director of the nonprofit supporting families of immigrants detained, and State Rep. Ruwa Romman will be speaking about the state of ICE detention. More details here.
Pop-up chef Soup Belly and the Vietnamese catering business, Karlys Kitchen, will be hosting a pop-up event at Minhwa Spirits on Saturday, February 28, 2026, celebrating Lunar New Year and Vietnamese Tết. The event will feature signature pho, glazed wings and assorted Bánh (desserts) alongside a curated LNY menu by Soup Belly. More details here.
The National Association of Chinese-Americans is hosting a Lunar New Year Dinner at Canton House Restaurant in Duluth. Tickets range from $120 to $175. More information here.
Join your Decatur neighbors at the 5th Annual Pan-Asian Lunar New Year festival on Sunday, March 1st, 2026. The festival is a celebration of the diversity of cultures, including those from Vietnam, South Korea, China, Thailand, Japan, and the Philippines. More information here.
On March 5, 2026, Georgia’s Asian American and Pacific Islander communities will join at the Georgia State Capitol to engage with policymakers, improve advocacy skills, and advocate for the causes impacting them the most. The event is free and organized by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta. More details here.
Several nonprofit partners, including Ethaar and Helping the Community, are collecing toys to distribute in time for Eid, marking the end of Ramadan. They're looking for folks who want to help out with the annual gift drive - details here.
Refugee Women's Network (RWN) are hosting a dinner in honor of International Women's Day themed: "Give to Gain." The evening will feature food from The Chef's Club, as well as stories from community members.
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