The Georgia Asian American Community Archive Initiative (GAACAI), along with community partners, is recruiting participants to collaborate in a series of workshops that focus on highlighting the stories of Atlanta's LGBTQ+ Asian Immigrant Community. Gautham Reddy, co-founder of GAACAI, told 285 South, "I think it is important, now more than ever, to uplift voices that […]
Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta is hosting its annual SouthEats - a food festival celebrating the Asian Diaspora in Georgia for Asian Pacific American History Month. Proceeds from the event will […]
H-STAT, a student led health advocacy nonprofit, is hosting an immigration vigil bringing together health professionals, including physicians and healthcare providers, along with community advocates "to bear witness to the human impact of current immigration policies." Those speaking include directly impacted community members, providers who are "navigating a healthcare system strained by fear and moral […]
The Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church is hosting the 36th annual Marietta Greek Festival from May 15th to the 17th. The event will feature Greek foods, music, and dancing, and people will enjoy a taste of Greek culture as they walk through the church grounds. Tickets and more information here.
The local restaurant, Sweet Auburn Bbq, is organizing a celebration for Asian American and Pacific Islander Month by bringing together Michelin-recognized and James Beard–nominated chefs, visiting and local chefs for […]
Smorgasburg Atlanta is hosting an AAPI night market, describing it as a "full celebration of ATL’s AAPI culture, community, and cuisine." Expect local and guest vendors, food and drink specials, […]
Over 50 vendors will be at the Atlanta Chaand Raat Festival in Norcross. The festival is a part of the pre-Eid festivities and attendees can shop, eat, get their henna done, and more. Tickets are $9 or $39 for family package (includes 5 tickets). Details here.
The acclaimed singer-songwriter Grammy Award nominee Emily Estefan, along with her mother, the Eleven-time Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan, are bringing to Atlanta BASURA, a musical inspired by the true […]
The International Rescue Committee's Atlanta chapter is hosting a fundraising dinner to benefit the nonprofit's work supporting refugee communities. Tickets are $200/person. More info here.
Local restaurant Tio Lucho's is hosting a prefix dinner with chefs Li from Concept Luna and Chef Fu Mao of Mighty Hans. They will serve a menu with a blend of personal dishes, shared influences, and modern interpretations of the meals that defined us. More information here.
The Persian Cultural Center of Atlanta is hosting a STEM and Science day for kids on Saturday, June 13th. The event is designed to inspire the curiosity of kids with […]
Join East by Southeast, an Asian American arts collective, for dinner and a discussion about mental health, healing, and the arts, before watching the play "In Spite of My Ambivalence" […]
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