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Asian American Advocacy Day
2026-03-05 | Georgia Capitol
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.

Decatur Lunar New Year
2026-03-01 13:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Beacon Municipal Center, 404 W Trinity Place, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
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.

Lunar New Year Dinner
2026-02-28 18:00 - 21:30 | Canton House Restaurant, 2255 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
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.

Lunar New Year and Vietnamese Tết
2026-02-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Minhwa Spirits, 2421 Van Fleet Cir Suite 124, Doraville, GA, 30360, United States
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.

Dinner for Dignity
2026-02-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Bellwood Coffee, 2011 Bolton Road #109, Atlanta, GA, 30318, United States
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.

Cafe con Cumbia
2026-02-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Block and Drums, 5105 Peachtree Blvd building b, Atlanta, GA, 30341, United States
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.

Film Screening: "Nuestra Realidad"
2026-02-22 12:00 - 14:30 | Tara Theatre, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta
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.

Chinese New Year Celebration at Chinatown Mall
2026-02-21 11:00 - 2026-02-22 16:00 | Atlanta Chinatown Mall, 5383 New Peachtree Rd, Chamblee, 30341
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. More info here.

Iftar and Lent Dinner
2026-02-21 00:00 | The Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta, GA, 30340, United States
The Alif Institute is hosting its annual Ramadan Iftar and Lent dinner. Tickets are $55, and $35 for students. More info here.

Uplifting Hearts Behind Bars
2026-02-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Robert A. Deyton Detention Facility, 11866 Hastings Bridge Rd, Lovejoy, GA, 30250, United States
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. to 4:00 p.m.
More details here.

Atlanta Gaza 5K
2026-02-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Westside Park Playground, Shirley Clarke Franklin Park,, 1660 Johnson Road Northwest, Atlanta, 30318
For the first time ever, Atlanta will have a Gaza 5K, organized by UNRWA USA, to raise money to support mental health counseling and trauma support for Palestine refugee children. Participants can walk or run the 5K, enjoy breakfast, and have an opportunity to win fundraising prizes. Advance registration required – more info here.

Muslim Advocacy Day
2026-02-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, 30303
The Georgia Muslim Voter Project and the CAIR Georgia are hosting their annual advocacy day at the Georgia Capitol. Attendees will enjoy breakfast, learn more about direct advocacy, and hear from speakers, including Muslim state lawmakers. Register to attend here.

Super Bowl Watch Party in support of Casa Alterna
2026-02-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Thinking Man Tavern, 537 W Howard Ave, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Casa Alterna, an Atlanta-based ministry that offers hospitality to asylum seekers and immigrants facing deportation, is organizing a Super Bowl watch party at Thinking Man Tavern in Decatur on Sunday, February 8th, at 6:30 p.m. The will be a DJ spinning Latin music, food, and drinks.
More details here.

Trivia Night at the Alif Institute
2026-02-07 17:00 - 19:00 | The Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta, GA, 30340, United States
The Alif Institute is inviting those ages13 and up to join a trivia night, led by the organization’s youth groups. Prizes will be given to the winners. Snacks provided. Tickets are $25. More info here.

Latino Day at the Capitol
2026-02-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Liberty Plaza, Capital Ave Sw, Atlanta, GA, 30334, United States
The Latino Community Fund – Georgia and GALEO are hosting their annual Latino Day at the Capitol, where participants can learn about how bills become laws and how to engage in direct advocacy, as well as join a press conference where community members will share their priorities with policy makers. Sign up here to attend.

Nanna's Sudanese Cuisine Cultural and Story Telling Night
2026-01-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Chow A La Carte / Uptown Test Kitchen, 2440 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30344, United States
Chow A La Carte/ Uptown Test Kitchen will be hosting a night of storytelling celebrating Sudanese culture, resilience, and community. The event, organized by Ikhlas Mohammed and inspired by her mother, Magboula Yousif—affectionately known as Nanna— includes dinner, dessert, cold and hot drinks, henna, photo booth, and take-home gifts.
More details and information about the tickets here.

Correr para la Comunidad
2026-01-31 09:00 - 10:30 | El Ponce 939 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, 939 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30306, United States
Los Corridos Run Club is hosting a 3-mile or 1.5-mile walk/run at El Ponce, 939 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. Before the run, there will be a raffle in support of El Refugio, which advocates for immigrants at Steward Detention Center and supports their families. Tickets for the raffle will be available for $5. More information here.

Performance & Open Mic: “So much love to give”
2026-01-24 18:00 - 21:30
The Atlanta-based arts collective Corazon a Corazon is joining up with Blooms Emporium and the Atlanta Chinatown Mall for a performance by local artists, as well as an open mic afterwards. The theme of the evening is : “So much love to give.” Sign-up details will be posted on January 9. Details here

Haraz Coffee Grand Opening Party
2026-01-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Haraz Coffee House, 930 Spring St NW, Atlanta, United States
The newest Yemeni coffee in the city, Haraz Coffee House, is hosting a grand opening party on Saturday, January 17, at 11 am. The event starts with a ribbon cutting, followed by beats from a DJ, henna, and fun activities. More details here.

Immigrant Rights Thursday at the Georgia State Capitol
2026-01-15 08:30 - 10:30 | Georgia Capitol
The Georgia Immigrant Rights Alliance is hosting an in-person training at the State Capitol to educate participants on the legislative process, key issues, effective advocacy strategies, and how to speak with legislators. The session will take place in Room CAP 216 at the Georgia State Capitol.
Sign up here.

Alliance Française - January Film Screening
2026-01-14 19:00 - 21:00 | The Tara, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, United States
The Alliance Française is hosting a monthly screening of French films at The Tara Theatre. On Wednesday, they will be screening Case 137, a French crime drama film co-written and directed by Dominik Moll. The movie follows an internal affairs officer investigating a police shooting during the 2018 Paris “Yellow Vest” protests.
More information here.

Advance Screening: "All That’s Left of You"
2026-01-11 15:00 - 17:00 | The Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta, GA, 30340, United States
The Alif Institute is hosting an advance screening of All That’s Left of You, which follows the story of one Palestinian family over seven decades. Palestinian lunch (with a vegetarian option) will be served at 2:15 p.m., with the film starting at 3. Get your tickets here

Tatreez Workshop
2025-12-20 16:00 - 19:00
The grassroots group Atlanta 4 Palestine is hosting a tatreez fundraising workshop on Saturday, December 20th, at 4:00 pm. All funds from this event will be donated to Hasana, Inc., an organization that provides food, medical supplies, and essential services to Palestinians in Gaza. Location provided upon RSVP – you can RSVP here.

Correr para Communidad
2025-12-20 09:00 - 17:00 | 655 Highland Avenue NE, 655 Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
The Atlanta based Latin inspired running group Los Corridos is organizing a 3 mile and 1 mile run on Saturday, followed by a donation drive — collecting items like sweaters, jackets, bedsheets and bath towels – to support members of the community. After the run, participants can enjoy coffee from the Colombian inspired coffee pop-up Enid Coffee and music from local DJ Zolcalo. More info here.

Movie Night: Palestine 36
2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | The Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta, GA, 30340, United States
The Alif Institute is hosting a movie night featuring the Palestinian film “Palestine 36” on Sunday, December 7th, at 3 pm. You can buy tickets here.

A Taste of Christmas in the Arab World Bazaar
2025-12-06 12:00 - 18:00 | The Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta, GA, 30340, United States
Celebrate the holidays with the Alif Institute at their A Taste of Christmas in the Arab World and Artist & Artisan Bazaar this Saturday, December 6th. There will be food, handmade gifts, and this will be a chance to support local artists and artisans. More information here.

Swedish Christmas Market
2025-12-06 10:30 - 15:00 | The Dorothy C. Benson Senior Multipurpose Complex, 6500 Vernon Woods Dr NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
SWEA, a worldwide non-profit organization that focuses on promoting Swedish culture and traditions, is hosting its annual Atlanta Christmas Market on Saturday, December 6th, at the Dorothy Benson Center in Sandy Springs. There will be Swedish Christmas foods and pastries, vendors with crafts and gifts, and a Lucia procession -a famous Swedish candlelit parade. More information here.

Refuge Coffee Holiday Market
2025-12-06 09:00 - 16:00 | 4170 E Ponce de Leon Ave, 4170 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Clarkston, GA, 30021, United States
Refuge Coffee is hosting a Holiday Market on December 6th with more than 70 local vendors. You’ll have a chance to buy goods from at least 60% refugee-owned or refugee-serving vendors, meet the artisans behind some unique goods, and listen to international music. More information here.

Pilgrimage for Palestine
2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Grant Park, Park Ave Baptist Church 486 Park Ave SE,, Atlanta, GA, 30312, United States
The Atlanta Multifaith Coalition for Palestine is organizing a 1-mile walk for Palestine at Grant Park and a community potluck and a display from the Refaat Library, on Saturday, December 6th, at 11:00 am. More details here.

Townhall: Immigration Updates
2025-12-03 18:00 - 20:00
Immigration attorneys are hosting a virtual town hall to explain how changes by USCIS may have an impact on Afghan immigrants, asylum seekers, students, visa applicants, and families navigating the U.S. immigration system.
Join the Zoom call at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 3. Link here.
