Events

Refuge Coffee is hosting the 9th annual Refuge Run, which includes the 5K Race around the World through a streets of Clarkston, and a Mile Fun Run. Register here.  Interested in being a sponsor or volunteering? More info here.  

The Latin American Association is hosting a party to "celebrate Hispanic and Latin culture in all its forms." The event will include Latin food, music, cultural presentations and dances, as well as art work from the "Portraying the Immigrant Experience" contest.

The Marietta Cobb Art Museum is hosting an opening reception for "Stars of America" - a solo exhibit by Tucker-based Nicaraguan artist Melvin Toledo. The exhibition includes portraiture and an installation that “delves into the intricate tapestry of immigrant life, capturing the diverse narratives, struggles, and triumphs of individuals who have journeyed to the United […]

Refuge Coffee and Georgia Piedmont Technical College are hosting an event to provide information on workforce and educational opportunities for local community members. The event will connect attendees with resources and information on certification programs, diplomas, technical degrees (at GPTC Clarkston campuses), financial aid information, and  adult education programs (ESL, GED, free career training). Participating […]

Check out the annual Bosnian Festival, which will feature a diverse program including traditional music, folklore performances, Bosnian food, and crafts exhibitions. More details here.    

Layla Ali Amar, an Atlanta resident and Palestinian artist, is opening her exhibition, Ibn Al Shatat: Witnessing Across Time & Place,  during the Atlanta Radical Book Fair (follow them on Instagram, as well as the Refaat Mobile Library, for info on other events throughout the day, including a panel on migration). The exhibit, translating to “Son of Diaspora”, "explores […]

Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta is hosting a discussion and interactive community on language diversity and access in Georgia. Expect an update on the organization's language advocacy work, a creative writing activity, and light refreshments. Register here.  

The Eritrean American Community of Georgia is hosting its 12th Annual Community Day Celebration. The event will feature Eritrean cuisine and performances from Eritrean artists including Robel Numeri Shega, Temano, and Habtom Debessai. Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. Buy them here.

Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta is hosting a gala to celebrate and honor the people it's selected as 'Community Champions' this year. Live music by DJ Remy. More info here. Buy tickets here.

Noor Family Services, a nonprofit supporting immigrant and refugee survivors of domestic violence, is hosting its annual gala fundraising dinner, featuring keynote speaker Imam Khalid Latif. Childcare available. Buy tickets here.

Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza, who reported extensively on the war in Gaza over the past year, is headlining this fundraising dinner to benefit the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). More info here and buy tickets here.