Events

As part of the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival, Chai Pani is hosting a dinner featuring  Chef Sahar Siddiqi of Chai Pani Decatur, Chef Mia Ocino of Kamayan, and Editor of Eater Atlanta, Henna Bakshi.  The menu is a collaboration of Chef Siddiqi and Chef Ocino, and will be served family style.

CDF Action and the City of Clarkston are hosting the 11th annual Clarkston Tell Me a Story! Festival. The event will include free books and resources, information about literacy programs for children, as well as live storytelling.

Asian American Voices for Education (AAVEd) is hosting a meet and greet and chance to hear from the editors and contributors of Grassroots Organizing for K-12 Asian American Studies Stories from the Field. The book features stories about Asian American grassroot organizing in Georgia through counterstorytelling, an approach that "seeks to challenge dominant narratives by […]

Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta is gathering folks at Skyzone Trampoline Park to celebrate National Voter Registration Day.  Participants can register to votes, as well as enjoy free food and games. Register to attend here.

A press conference and panel discussion to launch "Inspired Generosity: Muslim American Stories in Philanthropy." The event will showcase the contributions of Muslim Americans through art and storytelling. The panel will explore "the challenges of bias creeping into media coverage, particularly when reporting on the Muslim community." Panelists include Sophia Qureshi - Founder of 285 […]

Check out the annual Japan Fest, a two day long festival at the Gas South Convention Center, featuring performances, food, vendors, and hands on activities. This year's lineup includes sword performer Samurai Sword Seoul, the Matsuriza drum group, and fusion jazz musicians that  incorporate traditional instruments like the shakuhachi, a bamboo flute used Japanese Zen […]

Learn to cook Jordanian mansaf with lamb - a dish made with fluffy rice, a tangy yogurt sauce, pieces of lamb, all served over a thin flatbread. Register for the cooking class, hosted by The Alif Institute, before September 20. More info here.    

A reading by local author Shelly Anand of her latest book In This Family, and a reading by author Hannah Moushabeck of her picture book Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine. The readings, which are geared for children ages 4-10, will be followed by a discussion for adults about  "how children's authors and publishers are […]

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 […]