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  • Oppenheimer in Perspective: Building the Bomb in the United States, Nazi Germany, and the Soviet Union (1939 – 1949)

    Peachtree Hills Place 2245 Virginia Place NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    In  1938, news that Hitler's Germany was seeking to manufacture an atomic bomb shocked the allies and initiaited an atomic arms race that would decide the war. The United States began a concentrated effort to catch up, and by 1945, both the Soviet Union and America were determined to obtain captured German Scientists in thier […]

  • Night of Ideas: Outside the Lines, Behold the Land

    Atlanta History Center 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Atlantaโ€™s popular Night of Ideas event returns Friday, March 1, 2024 to explore the theme of urban mutations through the lenses of the environment, Afro-futurism, and artistic expression. How are cities preparing for the environmental challenges to come? Will Atlanta become the model for an ecological and equitable city? As a major city in the South, […]

  • Oppenheimer in Perspective: Building the Bomb in Nazi Germany, the United States, and the Soviet Union

    Georgia Tech - Kirkwood Room, Exhibition Hall 460 4th St NW, Atlanta, Georgia

    Please join Dr. Seymour Goodman on Thursday, April 18th from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for "Oppenheimer in Perspective: Building the Bomb in Nazi Germany, the United States, and the Soviet Union". Dr. Goodman will be discussing all of the relevant faces of the three atomic bomb projects and their historical importance. While J. Robert Oppenheimer has become […]

  • International Rescue Committee Trivia Night

    International Rescue Committee (Atlanta Office) 2305 Parklake Dr Suite 100, Atlanta, Georgia

    Join the IRC for an evening of fun, knowledge, and community as we celebrate World Refugee Day!ย Test your wits and knowledge about IRC Atlanta programs, impact, and the communities we serve while having fun with fellow donors and supporters. Learn more about our initiatives, achievements, and the individuals we empower through our services. Your participation […]

  • Film Screening: Come from Away

    Bailey Performance Center, Morgan Concert Hall 488 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, Georgia

    This showing of the Broadway hit musical "Come from Away" highlights the impact a small Canadian town had in the lives of airline passengers who were rerouted due to the events of September 11, 2001.ย  Join members of the KSU community as they remember this historic event and honor the connection between the US and […]

    Free

  • Coffee Night at Atlantic Institute

    THE ATLANTIC INSTITUTE GEORGIA 591 North Main Street, Atlanta, Georgia

    The Atlantic Institute is thrilled to invite you to a special evening celebrating the rich tradition and variety of Turkish coffee. Join us for a night filled with authentic Turkish coffee, delicious treats, and wonderful company. What to Expect:Presentation on Turkish Coffee: Discover the fascinating history and diverse varieties of Turkish coffee & learn how to […]

    Free

  • French in Higher Education: A Regional Seminar for Growth and Sustainability

    Scholars Event Theater (Room 1280), Price Gilbert Memorial Library at Georgia Tech 704 Cherry St NW, Atlanta, Georgia

    This event is part of the annualย France-Atlanta seriesย organized by Georgia Tech and the Embassy of France in the United States. Villa Albertine, in partnership with Georgia Techโ€™s French program in the School of Modern Languages, welcomes you to a France-Atlanta seminar, French in Higher Education: A Regional Seminar for Growth and Sustainability. This event is part […]

  • The United States and WWI: A Soldier’s Journey โ€” A Cocktail Culturel and Presentation by Monique Seefried, Ph.D.

    The Residence of Leslie & Skip Petter 835 Davis Drive, Atlanta, Georgia

    Join Dr. Monique Seefried for a Special Presentation on World War I Dr. Monique Seefried is a commissioner on the U.S. WWI Centennial Commission (2014-2024) and has published extensively on the history of World War I and II, as well as on archaeology. Born in Tunisia and raised in Austria, France, and Italy, Dr. Seefried […]

    $70

  • Urbanism, Olympism & Migrations: Marseille Historians Stรฉphane Mourlane and Cรฉline Regnard Share their Perspectives in Atlanta

    This event is part of the annualย France-Atlanta seriesย organized by Georgia Tech and the Embassy of France in the United States. This October, as part of France-Atlanta and City/Citรฉ, Villa Albertine invites Marseille historians Stรฉphane Mourlane and Cรฉline Regnard to Atlanta, where they will share their perspectives on the impact of olympism and migrations on urbanism. […]

  • Zhou Enlai and His Times

    Kirkwood Room, Exhibition Hall, Georgia Institute of Technology 460 4th St NW, Atlanta, Georgia

    A Talk with Dr. Chen Jian Dr. Chen Jian is Distinguished Global Network Professor of History, New York University and NYU-Shanghai. He also holds Hu Shih Professor of History Emeritus at Cornell University and Global Fellow, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. His most recent book is Zhou Enlai: A Life (Harvard University Press, 2024). […]

  • Taiwan- US Relations in the Storm of Threats from China with Elliot Wang

    Capital City Club 7 John Portman Boulevard Northwest, Atlanta, GA, United States

    In the face of growing geopolitical tensions and increasing threats from China, the Taiwan-US relationship has taken on unprecedented significance. This presentation will delve into the current state of Taiwan-US relations, examining the challenges posed by China's aggressive actions and exploring potential avenues for collaboration and cooperation. Director General Wang will provide a comprehensive overview […]

  • Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift & Sharing Veteran Memories

    Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta / German Cultural Center 233 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA, United States

    The Consulate General of Germany in Atlanta and the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta invite to join our friendship get-together with German food and an exhibition celebrating 75th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift. - visit an exhibit about the Berliner Luftbrรผcke / Berlin AirLift on the occasion of the 75th anniversary- bring mementos from being stationed in or […]

    Free

  • Politics and History of Israel: From Jewish Peoplehood to Israel’s Next 25 Years

    Politics and History of Israel: From Jewish Peoplehood to Israel’s Next 25 Years

    You are invited to a unique learning opportunity with Professor Kenneth Stein, one of the worldโ€™s leading experts on the modern Middle East and Israel. Go beyond the headlines and delve into the history of Israel. This series is ideal for learners of all ages. Preregistration with a fee is required. Sandy Springs location will […]

    $180

  • International Cherry Blossom Festival

    Cherry Blossom Festival 794 Cherry St, Macon, Georgia

    Each March, Macon becomes a pink, cotton-spun paradise as hundreds of thousands of Yoshino cherry trees bloom in all their glory. Originally a sleepy southern town, Macon has now become a bustling center of beauty and international friendship.

    Free

  • Fleurs de Villesย Downton Abbey

    Phipps Plaza 3500 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

    Global flower sensation Fleurs de Villes returns to Phipps Plaza with the Atlanta premiere of its new Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey exhibition from April 2-6, 2025. Free to the public, this five-day floral celebration features 12 floral installations inspired by the showโ€™s 1900s British fashion and characters. On Saturday, April 5, visitors can watch free ๏ฌ‚oral demonstrations from […]

    Free

  • Written in the Waters: A Conversation with National Geographic Explorer in Residence Tara Roberts

    SCADshow Main Stage 1470 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, Georgia

    Join Tara Roberts, National Geographic Explorer in Residence, for an unforgettable evening as she discusses her powerful memoir, Written in the Waters: A Memoir of History, Home, and Belonging.  When National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Tara Roberts first saw a photograph at the Smithsonianโ€™s National Museum of African American History & Culture depicting the underwater archaeology group Diving […]

    $35

  • DISCOVER GERMANY – Hansestadt Hamburg

    Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta / German Cultural Center 233 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Atlantaโ€™s City of Hamburg Ambassador Sabrina Tams and Goethe-Zentrum Executive Director Oliver Gorf invite you to a stroll through their favorite German city: Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg, the city with more bridges than Venice, the port city with a heart for the arts, the trading center with a gate to the world, the Hanse city […]

    $20 โ€“ $40

  • Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

    Lake Lanier Olympic Venue 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA, United States

    The annual Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is Georgia's biggest Hong Kong cultural event of the year. Thousands of competitors and spectators join to cheer their favorite teams, witness cultural events during the opening ceremonies, and indulge in cuisine from around the world. Here is a little of what you will see at our […]

  • An Evening with Former President of Poland Lech Walesa

    Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart, Atlanta, GA 240 Peachtree St NW #2200 , Atlanta, United States

    The tour begins in Los Angeles on August 31, 2025, marking the 45th anniversary of the Solidarity movement and Polandโ€™s Day of Solidarity and Freedom.ย From there, Walesa will visit 27 more cities across the U.S. and Canada, sharing his perspectives on peace, leadership and the challenges facing the world today. Globalization brings society closer together […]

    $99

  • Kennesaw State University – Pizza, Movie & A Tour

    Museum of History & Holocaust Education KSU Center, Room 300 - 3333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw, Georgia

    5:00-6:00 PM - Guided tours of the museum and preview of The Special Relationship: The U.S. and the U.K. during WWII exhibit 6:00-6:30 PM - Introductory remarks and pizza served 6:30-8:15 PM - Screening of Dunkirk, an action film depicting the historic evacuation of Allied forces during WWII, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Barry Keoghan, Tom Hardy, Harry Styles, and […]

    Free