Best Bets
Our guide to the best LGBT events in Atlanta for Aug. 21- Sept. 3
SATURDAY, AUG. 22
Michelle Malone’s unplugged CD release party with Trish Land and special guests Eliot Bronson and Laurie Ray will be a celebration and fundraiser to keep music in Georgia schools. Michelle’s new CD, “Stronger than You Think” and Trish Land’s latest series of paintings (inspired by songs from Michelle’s new album) will be available. 8 p.m., Red Clay Music Foundry, www.eddieowenspresents.com (Publicity photo)
FRIDAY, AUG. 21
Shake to your favorite old school dance tunes at the new My Sister’s Room (MSR) location in Midtown at Disco Night with the Women’s Outdoor Network (WON Atlanta). 7 p.m., www.mysistersroom.com Natalia Naman’s gay-themed “The Old Ship of Zion” runs through tonight, 8 p.m., presented by Essential Theatre, www.essentialtheatre.com Discussion is the building block of activism. Dancing is the building block of celebration. Blend those two together with some radical music and you get a Political Party, with issues of agency, body politics, violence, motherhood, sex and gender, current events and more. A Womynhood panel discussion will be at 8:30 p.m. and the music starts at 10 p.m. The suggested donation is $5. Big House on Ponce, www.facebook. com/events/1508183036139262/ Celeste Holmes hosts Boys of BJ’s tonight at 9 p.m. at BJ Roosters, www.bjroosters.com The Atlanta Eagle hosts the Mr. and Ms. Atlanta Eagle Night – Pimps and Hos, 10 p.m. – 3 a.m., www.atlantaeagle.com
SATURDAY, AUG. 22
The Atlanta Friends Meeting will host a celebration of the Supreme Court marriage equality decision today. The event will include time for audience reflection on the historic law, some music by Deidre McCalla, children’s input, followed by a potluck meal. All are welcomed and childcare will be provided. 701 W. Howard Ave., Decatur 30030. 5 – 8:30 p.m. For information contact 404/377-2474 or atlantaqukers@gmail.com The legendary Melissa Etheridge brings her “This is ME. Solo” gig to the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 8 p.m., www.atlantabg.org Actor’s Express has opened the classic musical “Rent,” with several queer characters, with Freddie Ashley directing, closing with an 8 p.m. show tonight, www.actorsexpress.com It’s two parties in one. DJ Rob Reum spins inside while DJ Daryl Cox turns up the music outside at TEN Atlanta, www.tenatlanta.com
SUNDAY, AUG. 23
Wake up and make joyful noise with the Sisters of Sequin at Gospel Brunch with performers Bubba D. Licious and Justice Counce, 12:30 p.m. followed by a 1:30 p.m. show, Lips Atlanta, www.lipsatl.com Regina Simms emcees the New Faces event with singers, dancers, musicians, drag kings and queens and more, 9 p.m., Friends on Ponce, www.friendsonponce-atl.com
SATURDAY, AUG. 29
The ‘Frozen’ sing-a-long at the Fox Theatre, as part of the Coca Cola Summer Film Festival at 1 p.m., will entertain children and frighten adults, www.foxtheatre.org (Publicity photo)
MONDAY, AUG. 24
DJ Super Blue spins at Bulldogs, 893 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA, 30308, www.facebook.com/bulldogsbaratlanta.com
TUESDAY, AUG. 25
Writing With Intent is a monthly writing class led by Charis Circle Executive Director Elizabeth Anderson. The focus shifts from month to month but the specific goal is to provide artistic accountability in a busy world and offer some academic insight outside the academy. All are welcome to attend. This is a Charis Circle From Margin to Center Literary Program and the Suggested Donation is $10. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., www.charisbooksandmore.com Aces high! Tuesday night is poker night at The Model T, beginning at 7 p.m., www.modeltatlanta.com “American Idol” runner-up Crystal Bowersox performs at Eddie’s Attic with Maia Sharp, Linda Taylor and Von Strantz, 8 p.m., www.eddiesattic.com
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26
Ruby Redd’s Birdcage Bingo starts at 8:30 p.m., with $3 well drinks all night, then Tyler King hosts Beauty and the Beat karaoke at 11 p.m., The Hideaway, www.atlantahideaway.com Nicole Paige Brooks, Mychelle LaCroix DuPree and Mo’Dest Volgare host Wild Out Wednesdays at Felix’s, www.felixsatlanta.com
THURSDAY, AUG. 27
Warm summer days provide a great opportunity to put yummy food on the grill and have a great cookout! Kick It with SPARK is a monthly program for LGBTQQ youth of color (16 – 25) to have a dedicated space to socialize, build community, and find resources. It will be held every fourth Thursday of each month. August’s event will be open to the family and friends of attending youth. This month is the Cookout edition, 6 – 8 p.m., Phoenix III Park, www.sparkrj.org Come out to the lesbian-owned Twisted Soul for Food Fighters Thursday. Every Thursday enjoy $5 drink specials and complimentary hors d’oeuvres at the bar, www.twistedsoulkitchenandbar.com
FRIDAY, AUG. 28
Out On Film hosts the Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (AGLCC) Fourth Friday mixer at Mixx Atlanta, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., www.outonfilm.org “Driving Miss Daisy” bows at OnStage Atlanta with an out director – Cathe Hall Payne – and a largely gay cast, through Sept. 5, 8 p.m., www.onstageatlanta.com Edie Cheezburger presents “The Other Show,” the most unique drag show in Atlanta. Admission is $5, Jungle, 10 p.m., www.jungleatl.com Shavonna Brooks and Destiny Brooks emcee the riotous Femme Fatale show, 11 p.m., Burkhart’s, www.burkharts.com
SATURDAY, AUG. 29
The Chicago Sky come to town to take on the Atlanta Dream as the regular season nears its end, 7 p.m., Philips Arena, www.philipsarena.com Come dressed as your favorite character as Southeast Black & Blue and BARCODE presents Nerds & Jocks, a fundraiser for Southeast Black & Blue, Atlanta Eagle, 10 p.m. – 3 a.m., www.atlantaeagle.com
SUNDAY, AUG. 30
DJ Kevin Durard spins for the late night revelers, 3 a.m., Xion Atlanta, www.xionatlanta.com Charis is proud to once again host friends from LostintheLetters. This reading features Scottish writer Helen McClory with her debut book “On the Edges of Vision.” This is a Charis Circle From Margin to Center Literary event. The suggested donation is $5. 6 - 7 p.m., www.charisbooksandmore.com
MONDAY, AUG. 31
They’ve been doing it for 15 years and have never been better. The Stars of the Century hit the stage at Jungle for an unforgettable show led by emcees Miss Sophia and Joe Jackson. Featuring performances by Necole Luv Dupree, Archie Bonet, Stasha Sanchez, Raquel Lord, Damoni Hall Dickerson, Trinity Bonet and more, 11 p.m., www.jungleatl.com
TUESDAY, SEPT. 1
The all-new Latino Tuesday kicks off with DJ Karlito, Blake’s, www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2
Enjoy games with hairy men at Woofs Game Night, 8 p.m., www.woofsatlanta.com It’s Amateur Night every Wednesday at 9 p.m. at BJ Roosters, www.bjroosters.com SAGE Atlanta hosts a social hour and games at 10 a.m. and then a general meeting at 11 a.m., Phillip Rush Center Annex, www.rushcenteratl.com Come line dance at the Heretic tonight with free lessons beginning at 8 p.m. and then an open dance at 9 p.m., www.hereticatlanta.com The Hideaway hosts Ian Aber for Hot Mic comedy nights, 10 p.m., www.atlantahideaway.com Faces Lounge in Marietta’s new All Star Cabaret is every Thursday at 10:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. with the likes of Heather Daniels and Coco Chanelle, 138 Powers Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30060