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ATL Sehri Night
2026-03-14 22:00 - 2026-03-15 05:00 (America/New_York) | Al Noor Banquet Hall, 6010 Singleton Rd, Norcross, GA, 30093, United States
Those fasting for Ramadan, and anyone interested, can enjoy their pre-dawn meal at ATL Sehri Night at Al Noor Banquet Hall. Vendors from around the Atlanta area, including Matcha Rani, Naji’s Fusion Cuisine, and Khaana by Saima, will be at the event. A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to Zakat Foundation. More info here.

Chinatown Memories
2026-03-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Gas South Theater, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA, 30097, United States
The Atlanta Chinese Dance Company’s production “Chinatown Memories,” draws on features of cultural life including Lunar New Year festivities and martial arts films, and also includes a mini dance drama that honors Chinese teen and American suffragists who advocates for women’s rights in the early 1900s. Tickets here.

Iftar Together in Clarkston
2026-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Refuge Coffee Co. Clarkston, 4170 E Ponce De Leon Ave., Clarkston, GA, 30021, United States
The Afghan American Alliance of Georgia, in partnership with Refugee Coffee Co, Friends of Refugees, and Ethaar, are hosting an iftar at the Clarkston location of Refuge Coffee Co. They are looking for community members to chip in and help pay for the iftar! More info on how to donate here, and info on the iftar here.

Ice Cakes Not People
2026-03-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Minhwa Spirits, 2421 Van Fleet Cir Suite 124, Doraville, GA, 30360, United States
Several bakers and chefs, from Atlanta area small businesses and pop-ups including Vinny’s Mutual Aid Bakery, Tan Brown Coffee, Kamayan, and Punjabi Spice Company, are coming together to raise money for the Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights @glahr.ga as part of the Grassroots-Nationwide-Community-Bake Sale. Register to attend here.

Gwinnett Town Hall on immigration enforcement
2026-03-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Norcross, Norcross, GA, United States
Civic Engagement 🥁
Georgia House Representative Marvin Lim, along with Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta, Asian American Advocacy Fund, Common Cause Georgia, and We Are CASA are hosting a conversation about immigration enforcement and limiting local law enforcement’s cooperation with ICE. Public parking available, and food is provided. RSVP here. (Address provided upon completion of registration.)

Dhadak 2
2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | White Hall @ Emory University, 301 Dowman Dr., Atlanta, GA, 30322, United States
The film Dhadak 2, which examines caste discrimination in India, is screening at Emory University. Event includes a conversation/Q and A session with the filmmaker and screenwriters, moderated by Hindi film expert and scholar Dr. Ankita Rathour (@bollywoodwaali).
This event is sponsored by Emory University’s Department of Film & Media Studies and the Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies (@emorymesas) and supported by Georgia State University’s Film, Media, and Theatre department (@gsufilmmediatheatre)

International Women's Day Dinner
2026-03-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Hawkins Hall at Legacy Park, 500 South Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Refugee Women’s Network (RWN) are hosting a dinner in honor of International Women’s Day themed: “Give to Gain.” The evening will feature food from The Chef’s Club, as well as stories from community members.

Eid Gift Drive & Wrapping Party
2026-03-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Alim Institute at Al Falah, 1835 Shackleford Ct., Norcross, GA, 30093, United States
Several nonprofit partners, including Ethaar and Helping the Community, are collecing toys to distribute in time for Eid, marking the end of Ramadan. They’re looking for folks who want to help out with the annual gift drive – details here.

Asian American Advocacy Day
2026-03-05 | Georgia Capitol
On March 5, 2026, Georgia’s Asian American and Pacific Islander communities will join at the Georgia State Capitol to engage with policymakers, improve advocacy skills, and advocate for the causes impacting them the most. The event is free and organized by Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta.
More details here.

Decatur Lunar New Year
2026-03-01 13:00 - 18:00 | Beacon Municipal Center, 404 W Trinity Place, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Join your Decatur neighbors at the 5th Annual Pan-Asian Lunar New Year festival on Sunday, March 1st, 2026. The festival is a celebration of the diversity of cultures, including those from Vietnam, South Korea, China, Thailand, Japan, and the Philippines.
More information here.

Lunar New Year Dinner
2026-02-28 18:00 - 21:30 | Canton House Restaurant, 2255 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA, 30096, United States
The National Association of Chinese-Americans is hosting a Lunar New Year Dinner at Canton House Restaurant in Duluth. Tickets range from $120 to $175. More information here.

Lunar New Year and Vietnamese Tết
2026-02-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Minhwa Spirits, 2421 Van Fleet Cir Suite 124, Doraville, GA, 30360, United States
Pop-up chef Soup Belly and the Vietnamese catering business, Karlys Kitchen, will be hosting a pop-up event at Minhwa Spirits on Saturday, February 28, 2026, celebrating Lunar New Year and Vietnamese Tết. The event will feature signature pho, glazed wings and assorted Bánh (desserts) alongside a curated LNY menu by Soup Belly.
More details here.

Dinner for Dignity
2026-02-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Bellwood Coffee, 2011 Bolton Road #109, Atlanta, GA, 30318, United States
Local Chef, Andres Carrillo, founder of Cocina Pachuco, is hosting a fundraising dinner in support of El Refugio. Amilcar Valencia, director of the nonprofit supporting families of immigrants detained, and State Rep. Ruwa Romman will be speaking about the state of ICE detention. More details here.

Cafe con Cumbia
2026-02-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Block and Drums, 5105 Peachtree Blvd building b, Atlanta, GA, 30341, United States
A group of local DJs will come together on Sunday, February 22, at the Block and Drum lounge for a fundraiser in support of El Refugio. There will be Cumbia music, and coffee provided by Recuerdos Cafe. More details and RSVP here.

Film Screening: "Nuestra Realidad"
2026-02-22 12:00 - 14:30 | Tara Theatre, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta
The first screening of the short film “Nuestra Realized,” about the impact laws like 287G have had on LatinX families in Georgia. Gwinnett County students worked with researchers Dr. Lemon to creatively tell their stories. Q and A afterwards with the crew members and actors. More info here.

Chinese New Year Celebration at Chinatown Mall
2026-02-21 11:00 - 2026-02-22 16:00 | Atlanta Chinatown Mall, 5383 New Peachtree Rd, Chamblee, 30341
The Chinatown Mall in Chamblee is marking the year of the horse with a two day festival featuring vendors, food, and cultural performances. Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 4pm. Free. More info here.

Iftar and Lent Dinner
2026-02-21 00:00 | The Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta, GA, 30340, United States
The Alif Institute is hosting its annual Ramadan Iftar and Lent dinner. Tickets are $55, and $35 for students. More info here.

Uplifting Hearts Behind Bars
2026-02-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Robert A. Deyton Detention Facility, 11866 Hastings Bridge Rd, Lovejoy, GA, 30250, United States
On February 14, there is a gathering for Hearts Behind Bars to mourn the life of Heber Sánchez Domínguez, who died in ICE custody on January 14, 2026. The Georgia nonprofit El Refugio is meeting with the family of Herber and members of the community at the Robert A. Deyton Detention Facility, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
More details here.

Atlanta Gaza 5K
2026-02-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Westside Park Playground, Shirley Clarke Franklin Park,, 1660 Johnson Road Northwest, Atlanta, 30318
For the first time ever, Atlanta will have a Gaza 5K, organized by UNRWA USA, to raise money to support mental health counseling and trauma support for Palestine refugee children. Participants can walk or run the 5K, enjoy breakfast, and have an opportunity to win fundraising prizes. Advance registration required – more info here.

Muslim Advocacy Day
2026-02-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, 30303
The Georgia Muslim Voter Project and the CAIR Georgia are hosting their annual advocacy day at the Georgia Capitol. Attendees will enjoy breakfast, learn more about direct advocacy, and hear from speakers, including Muslim state lawmakers. Register to attend here.

Super Bowl Watch Party in support of Casa Alterna
2026-02-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Thinking Man Tavern, 537 W Howard Ave, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Casa Alterna, an Atlanta-based ministry that offers hospitality to asylum seekers and immigrants facing deportation, is organizing a Super Bowl watch party at Thinking Man Tavern in Decatur on Sunday, February 8th, at 6:30 p.m. The will be a DJ spinning Latin music, food, and drinks.
More details here.

Trivia Night at the Alif Institute
2026-02-07 17:00 - 19:00 | The Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Dr, Atlanta, GA, 30340, United States
The Alif Institute is inviting those ages13 and up to join a trivia night, led by the organization’s youth groups. Prizes will be given to the winners. Snacks provided. Tickets are $25. More info here.

Latino Day at the Capitol
2026-02-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Liberty Plaza, Capital Ave Sw, Atlanta, GA, 30334, United States
The Latino Community Fund – Georgia and GALEO are hosting their annual Latino Day at the Capitol, where participants can learn about how bills become laws and how to engage in direct advocacy, as well as join a press conference where community members will share their priorities with policy makers. Sign up here to attend.

Nanna's Sudanese Cuisine Cultural and Story Telling Night
2026-01-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Chow A La Carte / Uptown Test Kitchen, 2440 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, 30344, United States
Chow A La Carte/ Uptown Test Kitchen will be hosting a night of storytelling celebrating Sudanese culture, resilience, and community. The event, organized by Ikhlas Mohammed and inspired by her mother, Magboula Yousif—affectionately known as Nanna— includes dinner, dessert, cold and hot drinks, henna, photo booth, and take-home gifts.
More details and information about the tickets here.

Correr para la Comunidad
2026-01-31 09:00 - 10:30 | El Ponce 939 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, 939 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30306, United States
Los Corridos Run Club is hosting a 3-mile or 1.5-mile walk/run at El Ponce, 939 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306. Before the run, there will be a raffle in support of El Refugio, which advocates for immigrants at Steward Detention Center and supports their families. Tickets for the raffle will be available for $5. More information here.

Performance & Open Mic: “So much love to give”
2026-01-24 18:00 - 21:30 | GA
The Atlanta-based arts collective Corazon a Corazon is joining up with Blooms Emporium and the Atlanta Chinatown Mall for a performance by local artists, as well as an open mic afterwards. The theme of the evening is : “So much love to give.” Sign-up details will be posted on January 9. Details here

Prisontown
2026-01-23 - 2026-04-05 | GA
Written by and starring former Out of Hand Associate Artistic Director, Lee Osorio, Prisontown is a play that follows a writer who goes home to Lumpkin, GA, which is home to one of the nation’s largest immigration detention centers. In the play, presented in 40 living rooms across the metro area, the writer “witnesses the barbarity of the nation’s immigration crisis, and a small town torn by poverty and the prison industry.”
The play will be presented until April 5, 2026. Tickets here.

Haraz Coffee Grand Opening Party
2026-01-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Haraz Coffee House, 930 Spring St NW, Atlanta, United States
The newest Yemeni coffee in the city, Haraz Coffee House, is hosting a grand opening party on Saturday, January 17, at 11 am. The event starts with a ribbon cutting, followed by beats from a DJ, henna, and fun activities. More details here.

Immigrant Rights Thursday at the Georgia State Capitol
2026-01-15 08:30 - 10:30 | Georgia Capitol
The Georgia Immigrant Rights Alliance is hosting an in-person training at the State Capitol to educate participants on the legislative process, key issues, effective advocacy strategies, and how to speak with legislators. The session will take place in Room CAP 216 at the Georgia State Capitol.
Sign up here.

Alliance Française - January Film Screening
2026-01-14 19:00 - 21:00 | The Tara, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA, United States
The Alliance Française is hosting a monthly screening of French films at The Tara Theatre. On Wednesday, they will be screening Case 137, a French crime drama film co-written and directed by Dominik Moll. The movie follows an internal affairs officer investigating a police shooting during the 2018 Paris “Yellow Vest” protests.
More information here.
