Participating restaurants in Atlanta are joining Latin Restaurant Weeks from November 15 to 30, as part of a nationwide initiative to "highlights the contributions of Latinos in the culinary industry as an integral part of the local community." See list of Atlanta restaurants here, and learn about how to register your restaurant or business here.
The Winter Lantern Festival features over 1,000 traditional Chinese lanterns, the Zigong Acrobatic Troupe, food, and games for kids. Now through January 5th, 2025. Tickets are $16.99 for kids and $26.99 for adults. More info here.
The Latin American Association, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Peru, are showcasing the photo exhibit Qhapaq Ñan: El Gran Camino Inca – Perú: Integración y Diversidad, "The Great Inca Road - Peru: Integration and Diversity," from December 4 to January 4, 2025.
The Mayor's Office of International and Immigrant Affairs is hosting a Winter Resource Fair as well as recognizing the United Nations International Volunteer Day. Volunteers will be distributing food, toys, and other resources to community members.
Learn to dance bachata and salsa at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center's "Salsa Social," featuring dance lessons, a DJ and dance party, and Santa. Dance classes start at 6pm and the dance party is from 7pm to 10pm. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door. More info here.
Clarkston-based Refuge Coffee is hosting its annual Holiday Market, featuring local vendors originating from around the world, food, and live music. Interested in being a vendor? Application here.
The Atlanta Multifaith Coalition for Palestine hosts its monthly march, a 2.5 mile loop starting at the Old Watertown Park and ending at Ponce City Market. The march is followed by an opportunity to connect with the Refaat Alareer Mobile Library, which shares educational resources on Palestine. More info here.
The annual Alternative Gift Market features vendors selling "fair trade, environmentally-sustainable and reasonably-priced holiday gifts that create positive change for refugees and disenfranchised populations." This year's vendors include Sweet Sweet Syria, Andes Gifts, and re:loom.
The Alif Institute is hosting a Christmas bazaar, featuring handmade crafts from local Arab artists and artisans, as well as homemade desserts and treats, a bonfire, and more. Details here.
Bakery Leftie Lee’s at the Olive + Pine development in Avondale Estates is hosting a "Badass Asian Market", as part of Avondale's Winter Wanderland. Interested in being a vendor? Organizers are looking for "creative, high-quality businesses that embody the spirit of Asian culture, innovation, and craftsmanship." Sign up here, and more info here.
The Atlanta Multifaith Coalition for Palestine (AMCP), the Refaat Alareer Mobile Library, Charis Books & More, and the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) are hosting "Liberation is Just a Poem […]
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