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SUMMARY:Prisontown
DESCRIPTION: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.” \nThe play will be presented until April 5\, 2026. Tickets here.
URL:https://285south.com/event/prisontown/
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T150000
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SUMMARY:Latino Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://285south.com/event/latino-day-at-the-capitol-2/
LOCATION:Liberty Plaza\, Capital Ave Sw\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30334\, United States
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night at the Alif Institute
DESCRIPTION: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. \n 
URL:https://285south.com/event/trivia-night-at-the-alif-institute/
LOCATION:The Alif Institute\, 3288 Marjan Dr\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30340\, United States
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SUMMARY:Super Bowl Watch Party in support of Casa Alterna
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMore details here.
URL:https://285south.com/event/super-bowl-watch-party-in-support-of-casa-alterna/
LOCATION:Thinking Man Tavern\, 537 W Howard Ave\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000
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SUMMARY:Muslim Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://285south.com/event/muslim-advocacy-day-2/
LOCATION:Atlanta City Hall\, 55 Trinity Ave SW\, Atlanta\, 30303
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T120000
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SUMMARY:Atlanta Gaza 5K
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://285south.com/event/atlanta-gaza-5k-2/
LOCATION:Westside Park Playground\, Shirley Clarke Franklin Park\,\, 1660 Johnson Road Northwest\, Atlanta\, 30318
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T160000
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SUMMARY:Uplifting Hearts Behind Bars
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMore details here.
URL:https://285south.com/event/uplifting-hearts-behind-bars/
LOCATION:Robert A. Deyton Detention Facility\, 11866 Hastings Bridge Rd\, Lovejoy\, GA\, 30250\, United States
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SUMMARY:Iftar and Lent Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Alif Institute is hosting its annual Ramadan Iftar and Lent dinner. Tickets are $55\, and $35 for students.  More info here.
URL:https://285south.com/event/iftar-and-lent-dinner/
LOCATION:The Alif Institute\, 3288 Marjan Dr\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30340\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chinese New Year Celebration at Chinatown Mall
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://285south.com/event/chinese-new-year-celebration-at-chinatown-mall/
LOCATION:Atlanta Chinatown Mall\, 5383 New Peachtree Rd\, Chamblee\, 30341
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: "Nuestra Realidad"
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://285south.com/event/film-screening-nuestra-realidad/
LOCATION:Tara Theatre\, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE\, Atlanta
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SUMMARY:Cafe con Cumbia
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://285south.com/event/cafe-con-cumbia/
LOCATION:Block and Drums\, 5105 Peachtree Blvd building b\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30341\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T183000
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SUMMARY:Dinner for Dignity
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://285south.com/event/dinner-for-dignity/
LOCATION:Bellwood Coffee\, 2011 Bolton Road #109\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year and Vietnamese Tết
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMore details here.
URL:https://285south.com/event/lunar-new-year-and-vietnamese-tet/
LOCATION:Minhwa Spirits\, 2421 Van Fleet Cir Suite 124\, Doraville\, GA\, 30360\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T213000
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Dinner
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://285south.com/event/lunar-new-year-dinner/
LOCATION:Canton House Restaurant\, 2255 Pleasant Hill Road\, Duluth\, GA\, 30096\, United States
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