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BDCC Chess Club
2024-03-30 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Black Dot Cultural Center & Book Store, 6984 Main St,, Lithonia, GA, 30058, United States
COFFEEHOUSE CHESS CLUB (CASUAL CHESS SESSIONS)

Open Chess Sessions for people who play casually. Weekday meet-up where you can find friendly people who seek to play informal (casual) chess, also referred to as ‘Coffee House Chess’. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned chess master, you’re welcome to join in the fun.

Melodic Moments
2024-03-30 12:00 - 14:30 | Black Dot Cultural Center & Book Store, 6984 Main St,, Lithonia, GA, 30058, United States
Join us each Saturday morning for our live Melodic Moments featuring Atlanta’s local musicians. Each week we will feature a different artist while you listen and have a great cup of coffee or organic tea.

Youth Voter Pop-Up! Let's Party and Get Out the Vote!
2024-11-02 18:00 - 21:00
About this event

Enjoy an evening of fantastic music with DJs Calvin Morgan and Michael Alan at our Youth Get Out the Vote Party Pop-Up, co-sponsored by Sweat, Black Dot Leadership Academy, Indivisible GA04, and The People’s Agenda. Learn more about the power of your vote! This event is free and refreshments will be served. RSVP so we know to expect you and bring a friend with you!

Election Night Watch Party
2024-11-05 20:00 - 2024-11-06 00:00
November 5, 2024 – Election Night

Join Black Dot Leadership Academy and @real_men_real_stories at the Black Dot Cultural Center, 6984 Main St, Lithonia, GA, for our Annual Election Watch Party! The event kicks off at 7 PM, featuring:

– Big-screen TVs streaming live election updates

– A live DJ

– Catering by Green Live Kitchen

– A fully stocked bar and coffee for the night owls

– Live interviews and an open forum for discussion

– A crowd Q&A session for sharing insights and ideas

This is the election watch party you won’t want to miss. See you there!

Black Dot Open Mic Night
2024-03-28 19:00 - 23:58 | Black Dot Cultural Center & Book Store, 6984 Main St,, Lithonia, GA, 30058, United States
For vendor/sponsorship inquiries contact 470-500-6596

ARTIST SIGNUP

Weekly Lineup:

1st Thursday:

2nd Thursday: Black Mic Open Mic hosted by Beef & Jollof

3rd Thursday: Black Mic Open Mic hosted by Beef & Jollof

4th Thursday:

5th Thursday (When Available): 5th Dimensional Thursday hosted by Nafis “Maqisapa” Sabir

Welcome to the most vibrant and uplifting open mic night experience you will find in Metro Atlanta! This weekly event, held in the City of Lithonia, is specifically designed to showcase the exceptional talents of Black singers, dancers, rappers, poets, instrumentalists, and storytellers from Stonecrest, Stone Mountain, Decatur, Conyers, Stockbridge, and all over Georgia

If you’re looking for a place to connect with like-minded individuals, be inspired by phenomenal performances, and experience the power of Black artists, this is the event for you. Come out and join us for a night of electrifying energy, breathtaking talent, and unforgettable memories. this is the event for you. Come out and join us for a night of electrifying energy, breathtaking talent, and unforgettable memories.Open Mics at Black Dot are always Good Vibes. It is a Safe Space for Artists to Express Themselves freely, and to create and collaborate. Welcome to the most vibrant and uplifting open mic night experience you can find in Metro Atlanta! This weekly event, held in the City of Lithonia, is specifically designed to showcase the exceptional talents of Black singers, dancers, rappers, poets, instrumentalists, and storytellers from Stonecrest, Stone Mountain, Decatur, Conyers, Stockbridge, and all over Georgia If you’re looking for a place to connect with like-minded individuals, be inspired by phenomenal performances, and experience the power of Black artist, this is the event for you. Come out and join us for a night of electrifying energy, breathtaking talent, and unforgettable memories. this is the event for you. Come out and join us for a night of electrifying energy, breathtaking talent, and unforgettable memories.

Let’s Talk Community Chats
2024-04-20 14:00 - 16:00
Let’s Talk Community Chats are community gatherings where we bring new parents together with doulas, lactation consultants, and other caregivers in order to offer families education and support, free of charge, around safe sleep and breastfeeding Drop by to chat plus recieve complimentary supplies like diapers and sleep sacks! These chats will be held monthly from April to August on the third Saturday of every month from 2:00-4:00 pm.

Wellness Wednesday - Black Healing Circle
2024-03-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Black Dot Cultural Center & Book Store, 6984 Main St,, Lithonia, GA, 30058, United States

Soul Cleansing Sound Bath
2024-03-22 20:30 - 21:30 | Black Dot Cultural Center & Book Store, 6984 Main St,, Lithonia, GA, 30058, United States
Come experience the soothing vibrations of a crystal bowl sound healing session. Let harmonious sounds wash over your body and melt the stress away.

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a small pillow for your comfort.
