WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8
Art It Out Therapy Center offers an Expressive Art Therapy Group for LGBTQ Teens on Tuesdays. Through art, the group will explore self-identity, coping with stress, intimate and parental relationships, and coming out. 7 p.m., 255 Village Parkway (in Paper Mill Village), Suite 580, Marietta, GA 30067
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8
Tonight is a free preview of all 24 productions that make up this year’s 5th annual Atlanta Fringe Festival, taking place June 9-12 in Little Five Points, 8 p.m., 7 Stages, www.7stages.org As part of the Laughing Skull Comedy
May 27, 2016
Atlanta Pride and Out On Film present a screening of “Upstairs Inferno.” On June 24, 1973, a gay bar in New Orleans called the Up Stairs Lounge was deliberately set on fire, resulting in the largest gay mass murder in U.S. history. This documentary, directed by Robert Camina and narrated by Christopher Rice, examines the circumstances leading up to it and talks to some of the survivors. 7 p.m. The event is free but donations are accepted. Rush Center Annex, 1530 Dekalb Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307. (Publicity photo) Festival, twelve queer comedians will perform tonight at My Sister’s Room, with Julie Osborne hosting, 8 p.m., www.mysistersroom.com Are you Dragnificent? This elimination series seeks out the best up-and-coming drag talent. Doors open at 8 p.m. Jungle, www.jungleatl.com
THURSDAY, JUNE 9
Thursday night is Ladies Night at Friends on Ponce and features Texas Hold’Em at 8:30 p.m. and Regina at 10 p.m., www.friendsonponce-atl.com Chang, whose company, Crave, creates luxurious adult toys for women, some of which double as beautiful pieces of jewelry. Let’s Talk About Sex: An Evening with Ti Chang will take place from 7 to 9 p.m., www.museumofdesign.org
SATURDAY, JUNE 11
The East Point Possums Show, the Southeast’s largest drag extravaganza, features 20 acts, food, drinks and fun. The event is Atlanta Pride’s largest annual fundraiser. www.facebook.com/ events/1062677447138397/ Michael Carbonaro of “The Carbonaro Effect” and “Another Gay Movie” brings his magic show to the Cobb Energy Centre, 7:30 p.m., www.cobbenergycentre.com
MONDAY, JUNE 13
The second annual Queer Ride is tonight. The tour will check out both historical and contemporary queer spots in the city, from Amsterdam Café, to Cockpit, to Mother. 6:30, beginning at the gate at 12th and Piedmont, www.facebook.com/ events/1723161811257684/