Vibrant Community Events
Celebrate the Heart of the Bestside
From seasonal markets in Vine City to cultural heritage tours in English Avenue, find your place in the events that define our civic home and future legacy.
Upcoming Community Events
OCT
16
7:45-9:00
WESTSIDE FUTURE FUND SUMMIT
Westside Future Fund’s Transform Westside Summit is held on the 3rd Friday of each month and is free and open to the public. Our audience includes a diverse group of stakeholders. Longtime neighborhood residents, community and faith leaders, heads of non-profits and corporate executives come together to share success stories and discuss challenges that currently affect our Westside neighborhoods.
NOV 14th-
NOV
15th
SPEC BLK: The Inaugural Convening
SPEC BLK: The Inaugural Convening is a two-day experience, bringing together authors, screenwriters, voice narrators, publishing professionals, filmmakers, producers, and emerging media voices for intentional conversations, industry connection, and ecosystem building.
OCT 10
Festival of Lights
The 16th annual Festival of Lights on the Westside is scheduled for October 12, 2026, on English Avenue in Atlanta. This neighborhood celebration and community reunion is known for bringing together residents for a vibrant local event.
OCT 24
Darkly Rooted Books Grand Opening
We're thrilled to welcome you to Atlanta's sanctuary for speculative fiction lovers! Join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of Darkly Rooted Books. Enjoy light refreshments, a live DJ, and exciting giveaways as we open our doors to our wonderful community.
Upcoming Events at the Bestside Hub
SPEC BLK: The Inaugural Convening
SPEC BLK: The Inaugural Convening is a two-day experience, bringing together authors, screenwriters, voice narrators, publishing professionals, filmmakers, producers, and emerging media voices for intentional conversations, industry connection, and ecosystem building.
SUBMIT YOUR EVENT
Helianthus is your stage. Submit local gatherings, workshops, or celebrations to the Westside community calendar and help us build a more connected neighborhood.