January Events Calendar
Human trafficking forum, India Expo, and dragon drawing contest.
Here’s what’s coming up this month:
Saturday, January 6
Arabic storytelling time for kids: Join the Alif Institute, a nonprofit that promotes awareness of the Arab Middle East, for stories and crafts in Arabic and English. Free. 1:15p - 2p. The Alif Institute, 288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta, 30340. More info here.
India Expo: Vendors are selling clothing, jewelry, home decor, and food at this weekend long exhibition. Saturday: 11:30a - 7p, Sunday: 10:30a - 6:30p. Hilton Atlanta Northeast, 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Peachtree Corners, 30092. Details here.
Marrakesh Express pop-up: Chef Amal brings Moroccan cuisine to the East Atlanta Village this weekend, with chicken tanjiya (boneless chicken slow-cooked with garlic, preserved lemon, and Moroccan spices) and nabati (eggplant stew with chickpeas) among the menu offerings. Order in advance or dine-in. 11am - 2pm. 477 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, 30316. More info here.
Three Kings Day Celebration: Amigos de la Comunidad - a grassroots group that works with Latino families - is celebrating Three Kings Day with hot drinks, music, gifts, and the traditional Rosca de Reyes, or “King’s Cake.” 11am to 2pm. Path Academy, 3007 Hermance Drive NE, Atlanta, 30319. Details here (in Spanish).
Sunday, January 7
March for Palestine: The Party for Socialism and Liberation’s Atlanta chapter is organizing a rally for Palestine. 3:30p. Grant Park. 759 Boulevard SE, Atlanta,30312. Details here and here.
Wednesday, January 10
White House Asian Economic Summit in Gwinnett: The White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders is hosting an event to connect local community leaders with federal leaders and resources. Free, but register to attend. 9:30a to 1pm. Gas South District - Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, 30097. Details and registration here.
Monday, January 15
Dragon drawing contest: To mark the Year of the Dragon, the Decatur Lunar New Year organizing team is inviting children to participate in a dragon drawing contest. The winning drawings will be for sale as stickers at the Pan-Asian Lunar New Year festival in Decatur on February 3. Submissions accepted through January 15. Submit drawings here.
Tuesday, January 16
Learn to play the tabla or oud: The Alif Institute’s winter session of music classes and clubs starts this month. Session starts January 16 and goes through to May. Details and registration here.
Friday, January 19
Human Trafficking Forum: Tapestri, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that works to end human trafficking and support survivors of violence, is hosting a day-long conference on new trends in victim services and anti-trafficking efforts. 9a - 3:30p, Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Conference Center, 495 North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, 30021. More info and registration here.
Opportunities:
GALEO Leadership Institute applications open: The Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO), is accepting applications for its 2024 Leadership cohort. Deadline to apply is January 7. More about GALEO’s Leadership Institute here. Details and application here.
Global Growers, a nonprofit that partners with “people from diverse communities to grow fresh food for their families and local marketplaces,” is hiring a Farm Experience Coordinator and a Grants and Impact Manager. Details and applications here.
Warm winter clothing and blankets needed: The Afghan American Alliance of Georgia is collecting coats and blankets for refugee families. To get involved, contact shaista@aaaga.org. Details here.