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International Community Fair
2024-07-12 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 5680 Oakbrook Parkway, 5680 Oakbrook Pkwy, Suite 148,, Norcross, GA, 30093, United States
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta is hosting an international community fair in their Norcross office with games, prizes and food from around the world. The organization “hopes to promote civic engagement through education on voting while focusing on bringing the community together by showcasing food from diverse cultures.” RSVP here.

'Sports Day'
2024-07-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Cauley Creek Park, 7255 Bell Road, Johns Creek, GA, 30097
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta is inviting community members to participate in a range of activities including tug of war, spoon race, relay race, soccer, flag football, and more. Register to attend here.

Grocery Distribution
2024-06-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Iglesia Adventista Metropolitana de Atlanta, 5990 Oakbrook Pkwy, Norcross, GA, 30093
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta is hosting a free grocery distribution in Norcross.

Back to School Fair
2024-06-29 10:00 | Skyland Church, 1850 Skyland Terrace NE, Atlanta, GA, 30319
Amigos de la Comunidad – Georgia, along with local partners, is hosting a back to school event with free resources and activities for kids.

Free citizenship clinic
2024-06-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Powder Springs Library, 4181 Atlanta St, Powder Springs, GA, 30127
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta, in partnership with Mi Familia Vota and Poder LatinX, is hosting a free clinic with support people with citizenship related questions and issues. Registration required (no walk-ins) – sign up here.

'Atlanta for Palestine' protest
2024-06-27 19:00 | Spring and 10th streets NW, Atlanta
A rally to protest the Presidential debate on Thursday, and show support for Palestine. Organizers are inviting folks to meet at the intersection of Spring and 10th streets NW at 7pm, and to bring protest signs, Palestine flags, a charged phone, water, and friends. Details here.

Workshop for business owners: establishing an online presence
2024-06-26 18:00 - 19:00 | IRC Atlanta, 2305 Parklake Drive, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA, 30345
The International Rescue Committee – Atlanta is hosting a workshop for business owners on how to “create a strong online presence for your business and use your phone and computer to find new customers.” Register at bit.ly/DigitalEssentialsSeries. Questions? Contact Sultan.Minhas@rescue.org.

'Koreaworld' cookbook dinner
2024-06-25 18:00 - 20:30 | Chai Pani, 406 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Chai Pani is hosting an event with the authors of Koreaworld: A Cookbook for a discussion and multi-course dinner. The event will also feature Meherwan Irani, Sahar Siddiqui, and Daniel Peach from Chai Pani, as well as Jiyeon Lee and Cody Taylor from Heirloom Market BBQ. Tickets are $89 and include dinner, a signed copy of Koreaworld, and “a few special treats,” according to the event website.

Printmaking for Palestine
2024-06-22 18:30 - 21:30 | The Bakery, 92 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA, 30303
The Bakery Atlanta, a collective of artists, curators, and administrators, is hosting a ‘Printmaking for Palestine’ workshop. Participants will learn printmaking techniques from local artist Jasmin Warnock, and create individual 4 x 6 prints that will be included in a larger community print. Proceeds of the community print will be donated to the UN Crisis Relief Fund. Tickets are $15 – $20 (sliding scale). Buy them here.

World Refugee Day Celebration
2024-06-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Clarkston Community Center
The Clarkston Community Center is hosting a celebration to mark World Refugee Day. The event will feature traditional dances, cooking demonstrations, musical performances, and a vendor market, all highlighting cultures represented by Georgia’s diverse refugee communities.

World Refugee Day Trivia Night
2024-06-21 17:30 | IRC Atlanta, 2305 Parklake Drive, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA, 30345
The International Rescue Committee – Atlanta is hosting a trivia night to mark World Refugee Day. Trivia will focus on IRC’s in Atlanta’s programs and the communities it serves. Register solo or with a team here.

World's Largest Swimming Lesson
2024-06-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Milam Pool, 3867 Norman Rd, Clarkston, GA, 30021
Milam Pool at Clarkston will host a free two hour swimming lesson on Thursday -as part of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) event. WLSL is a “global drowning prevention event” that is “supported by leading aquatics and safety organizations around the world and takes place at all types of aquatic facilities.” Details here.

Father's Day at Plaza Fiesta
2024-06-16 00:00 | Plaza Fiesta, 4166 Buford HWY NE, Atlanta, GA, 30345, United States
Celebrate Father’s Day at Plaza Fiesta with a live mariachi band, contests, and gift giveaways for dads.

Learn to cook shakshuka
2024-06-15 14:00 - 16:30 | The Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta, GA, 30340, United States
The Alif Institute is hosting a cooking class where participants will learn to cook shakhshuka, an “originally Tunisian meal made by the combination of simmering tomatoes and / or red pepper sauce, onions, garlic, spices and gently poached eggs.” Details here.

Juneteenth festival in Clarkston
2024-06-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Market Street, Clarkston, Georgia, United States
The city of Clarkston is hosting its annual Juneteenth festival, to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, throughout Downtown Market Street. The day long will festival will include discussions, cultural performances, and “opportunities for meaningful engagement and reflection,” according to the event website.

Norcross Talk and Taste
2024-06-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Lillian Webb Park, 5 College Street Northwest, Norcross, GA, 30071
Canopy Atlanta and Rough Draft Atlanta are hosting an event featuring the diverse chefs of Norcross. Come for a sample of dishes and a discussion abut the diverse city.

Job Fair
2024-06-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Latin American Association, 2750 Buford Highway NE, Atlanta, GA, United States
The Latin American Association is hosting its annual Career Expo, featuring information about job opportunities from corporate, nonprofit, and government employers including Diaz Foods, Wells Fargo, and Southern Company.

Eid al-Adha Bazaar
2024-06-01 11:00 - 20:00 | Gwinnett Islamic Circle Suwanee Masjid, 80 Celebration Dr, Suwanee, GA, 30024
Get ready for Eid al-Adha by checking out the all day bazaar at the Gwinnett Islamic Circle Suwanee Masjid. Vendors will be selling traditional clothing and jewelry, rugs and home decor, as well as food and drinks. If you miss this one, there will also be a bazaar on June 8 at the East Cobb Islamic Center- more info here.

Forum for AAPI led nonprofits
2024-06-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Nguyen & Pham, LLC, 1805 Shackelford Court #Suite 100, Norcross, GA, 30093
The Georgia AAPI Hub is hosting a forum for Asian American and Pacific Islander led nonprofits in the state. The day long event will feature discussions on everything from grant writing to board development to nonprofit best practices. Breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be provided to attendees. Register here.

Immigrant Heritage Month - Resource Fair
2024-06-01 00:00 | Village Park, 3397 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee
The City of Chamblee is hosting a resource fair to “honor and recognize the invaluable contributions of our diverse communities while also providing essential resources and support.” Details forthcoming. To participate as a vendor contact jduarte@chambleega.gov.

Grocery Distribution
2024-05-25 11:00 - 13:00 | IGLESIA BAUTISTA RESURRECCIÓN, 6690 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA, 30340, United States
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta is distributing free groceries, including fresh fruits and veggies, to families at the Iglesia Bautista Resurreccion this upcoming Saturday.

Movie Night at the Alif Institute
2024-05-24 19:00 - 21:30 | The Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta, GA, 30340, United States
The Alif Institute will be showing Where Do We Go Now?, a film about a Lebanese village where Muslim and Christian women come together and conspire to bring about peace. Dinner available for $15 (mousaka with ground beef, salad, dessert). Details here.

AAPI Night Market
2024-05-24 18:00 - 23:00 | Pullman Yards, 225 Rogers St NE, Atlanta, 30317
Every fourth Friday, Pullman Yards hosts an Asian Night Market, featuring food vendors, artists, and music from the AAPI community. Free.

ATL Living Lab: Buford Highway
2024-05-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Gwinnett County Public Library Norcross Branch, 5735 Buford Hwy, Norcross, 30071
Canopy Atlanta and Atlanta Civic Circle are inviting interested residents to a discussion and interactive event about tenants rights in the Buford Highway area. The event is the second installment of ATL Living Labs, an event series that is an extension of Cost of Living, a reporting project launched in 2023 that trains community journalists and produces in-depth enterprise reporting on the cost of living in Atlanta.

Refuge Coffee's Birthday
2024-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Refuge Coffee, 4170 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Clarkston, GA, 30021, United States
Refuge Coffee is inviting folks to celebrate their 9th birthday with them at their Clarkston location. Expect cake, balloons, a DJ, and dancing.

Gwinnett Students Townhall
2024-05-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Crystal Banquet Hall, 3099 Breckinridge Blvd, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
The Asian American Advocacy Fund is hosting a townhall in partnership with the Georgia Youth Justice Coalition Action, ahead of the Gwinnett County’s school board elections. Food will be catered by Asma’s Cuisine. Register here.

Mother's Day Garden Brunch
2024-05-16 11:00 - 13:30 | The Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta, GA, 30340, United States
The Alif Institute and Arab American Women’s Society of Georgia is hosting a ladies-only outdoor brunch for mothers. Tickets must be purchased before May 13 and are $30 – you can buy them here.

Latin American Association Mixer
2024-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Tio Lucho’s, 675 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA, 30306, United States
The Latin American Association (LAA) is inviting folks to a fundraising mixer at Tio Lucho’s. Ticket sales and 15% of dinner sales will be donated to the LAA’s programs supporting Latino community members in the Atlanta area. Buy $10 tickets here.

Mother's Day Celebration at Plaza Fiesta
2024-05-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Plaza Fiesta, 4166 Buford HWY NE, Atlanta, GA, 30345, United States
Plaza Fiesta is hosting a mariachi band, which will serenade to mothers, as well as contests and prizes, according to the event website.

Turkish Food Fest
2024-05-11 11:00 - 19:00 | 591 N Main St, 591 N Main St, Alpharetta, GA, 30009, United States
Istanbul Cultural Center of Atlanta is hosting the 14th annual Turkish food festival this weekend, on both Saturday and Sunday. Expect to find a variety of foods including shish kebab, Mediterrannen salads, and homemade bread, as well as activities for the family.
