The Georgia Muslim Voter Project (GAMVP), the City of Clarkston, Refugee Women's Network (RWN), and Women Watch Afrika (WWA) are hosting a candidate town hall, and attendees will have a chance to connect directly with candidates running for Clarkston City Council, State House, State Senate, and Dekalb County Commission. RSVP here.
Decatur-based Chai Pani is hosting a Diwali Mela, featuring food and drink specials (aloo paratha and badam milk), a Pani Puri station, free henna, and fireworks.
The annual storytelling festival features a children's parade, storytellers, performers, literacy activities and giveaways, as well as food from around the world. The event is hosted by CDF Action and the City of Clarkston, and hosted by a range of community partners.
The first ever Bangladeshi Food Festival is this Sunday, hosted by the Bangladeshi Students Association of Atlanta. Attendees can enjoy food as well as music, and activities like henna and face painting.
The Consulate General of Mexico and the Institute of Mexican Culture is hosting a Day of the Dead Festival, featuring music, dancing, crafts, face painting, and a Catrina and Catrina costume contest. Dressing up is encouraged.
Learn about and experience Indonesian food and culture at this festival - "Savor delicious dishes from across the archipelago, enjoy vibrant performances, and discover the beauty of traditional Indonesian fashion," reads the event website. Tickets are $25. More info here.
Join a teach-in and collaborative zine-making workshop - led by fellows from the Asian American Advocacy Foundation - exploring the history of Sinophobia and its impacts on Asian-American activism and the larger community, and how folks can combat it. RSVP here. Artboard 8
Learn to cook maklouba (a traditional Palestinian rice dish served with meat and vegetables and flipped upside down when served) and kunafa (a pastry made with shredded phyllo dough, sweet […]
Refugee Women's Network is hosting a 'festival of international food, music and dance' to raise money for the organization's work, which has been supporting refugee and immigrant women for more […]
Participating restaurants in Atlanta are joining Latin Restaurant Weeks from November 15 to 30, as part of a nationwide initiative to "highlights the contributions of Latinos in the culinary industry […]
Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta, along with Poder Latinx, is offering a citizenship application workshop to help folks with the application process and answer any questions. Register to attend […]
Clarkston-based Refuge Coffee is hosting its annual "Friendsgiving" meal and is looking for folks to either volunteer or bring a dish. Details here.
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