Upcoming events uplifting and supporting immigrant & refugee communities across metro Atlanta

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  • Celebration of Haiti at the World Cup

    Knock Music House 1789 Cheshire Bridge Road Northeast, Atlanta

    The Reggae Club is celebrating Haiti  -which is back at the World Cup for the first time since 1974 - with live reggae, cultural performances, and food. Details here.

  • Doctors for Global Health: General Assembly

    Agnes Scott College

    Doctors for Global Health, a nonprofit "promoting health, education, art, and other human rights throughout the world," is having their General Assembly at Agnes Scott College, focused on the theme: “Clarity and Conscience: Liberation Medicine in Today’s Global Reality.” The two day event will feature speakers addressing everything from immigration detention to mass incarceration to […]

  • Atlanta Summer Halal Food Festival

    830 Willoughby Way Northeast Atlanta

    Organized by the Atlanta Muslim Festival Collective, over 80 vendors are coming together at Historic Fourth Ward Park, offering halal food, drinks, and handcrafted items for this two day event. Tickets are $15, and can be purchased here.

  • Arabic Language Classes

    Education

    Registration is now open for Alif Institute's Fall/Winter Arabic Language Program for adults and youth.  e. Classes are available online and in person at Alif Institute in Chamblee, and the youth classes can be […]

  • Vinny’s Mutual Aid Dinner for El Refugio

    Vinny's Mutual Aid Bakery is hosting a pop-up dinner in support of El Refugio, a nonprofit supporting families of immigrants detained at Stewart Detention Center. You can pre-order and get […]

    $35

  • La Guelaguetza – Oaxacan Cultural Celebration

    Plaza Las Americas 733 Pleasant Hill Road, Lilburn

    Celebrate the traditions of Oaxaca for free "without leaving Georgia." Plaza Las Americas is hosting an even featuring traditional folk dances from Oaxaca, regional cuisine, handcrafted items, and more. Details here.    

  • Arabic Music in the Park

    Newton Park 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek
    Community

    For the first time ever, The Alif Institute is hosting Arabic music workshops outside at Newton Park in Johns Creek. Learn to play derbakeh and the oud, as well as […]

  • Punk Foodie Spotlight: 1970s Polish/Chinese Dinner Party

    235 Ponce de Leon Place Decatur, GA, United States
    Food & Drink

    A one-night 1970s dinner party collaboration from Punk Foodie ATL featuring a five-course Polish/Chinese mashup with dishes like Rangoon cheeseball, a walnut shrimp tower, a ‘mouth watering chicken’ aspic and more. 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. seatings available for the event at 235 Ponce de Leon Place, Decatur. Buy tickets via HotPlate by Wednesday at […]

    $102

  • Contrapunto Latin American Arts Exhibit

    P Fine Art 894 Scales Rd,, Suwanee, GA, United States
    Community

    Catch the latest work from Atlanta's Latin American Artist Collective during the gallery run at P Fine Art in Suwanee. Opening reception: 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 31. Contact the gallery […]

  • Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Community Meeting

    Civic Engagement

    Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta is hosting a "community base meeting" where participants can learn about the ins and outs of organizing. Free food and drinks provided. More info […]

    Free

  • East Meets South AAPI Night Market

    South Downtown 140 Forsyth St SW, Atlanta, GA, United States
    Food & Drink

    Join Smorgasburg Atlanta as it transforms into a celebration of AAPI culture with incredible food, live performances, music, and community all in the heart of South Downtown. More info here.

  • ‘Qahr’ Benefit Show and Album Release for Hind Rajab Foundation

    Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery 515 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA, United States
    Entertainment

    The group Atlanta Against Genocide Presents Qahr, a benefit show and album release for the Hind Rajab Foundation featuring local musicians and artists. The Hind Rajab Foundation is "devoted to […]

Want to submit an event to the calendar? Send us an email to fiza@285south.com  with all of the event information, including date(s), time, venue, and ticket link.