SUNDAY, OCT. 9
Kids of all ages welcome to come get their face painted, play games, enjoy inflatables, and spend time with other LGBTQ families at the Atlanta Pride Kids Zone Presented by Turner. The Kids Zone is open to families all weekend long and is located at the back of the Meadow by the Coca-Cola Main Stage. 10 a.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Sunday, www.atlantapride.org The Youth Liberation Space is a space where queer and trans young people (14-25 years old) can hang out, relax, and empower themselves. Games (e.g.,
September 30, 2016
Nearly 30 years ago a group of strangers gathered to remember the names and lives of their loved ones they feared history would forget, and with that seemingly simple act of love and defiance, the first panels of The AIDS Memorial Quilt (The Quilt) were created and The NAMES Project founded. View panels of The Quilt at Oak Hill in Piedmont Park, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., www.atlantapride.org The Lambda Car Club and The Lost Boys present a stunning combination of antique, classic, special interest cars, and The Trans March and Rally celebrates and promotes visibility of the transgender community. All trans people and trans allies are welcome to participate. Coca-Cola Main Stage and Charles Allen Gate Entrance at 1:30 p.m., steps off at 2 p.m., www.atlantapride.org There’s plenty of music, comedy and more on both stages in Piedmont Park throughout the weekend. 12:45 p.m. - Comedy Showcase with Julie Osborne 2:00 p.m. - Royce Hall 2:35 p.m. - Von Grey 3:20 p.m. - Motor Earth 4:15 p.m. - Pale Clear 5:15 p.m. - Jason Maek & Zaena 6:45 p.m. - Queer Your Gender Dance Party with DJ Canvas 2:00 p.m. - Tris Day 2:55 p.m. - Amythyst Kiah & Her Chest of Glass 3:50 p.m. - Erica Dawson Exclusive 4:50 p.m. - The Mad Violinist 5:45 p.m. - Nina Sky 6:45 p.m. - Kiiara (Sponsored by 96.1) 7:35 p.m. - Zara Larsson (Sponsored by 96.1) 8:35 p.m. - Jody Watley & Shalamar Reloaded Electric Circus is the Offical Women’s Party of Atlanta Pride, Opera Nightclub, 1150 Crescent Ave., NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, 10 p.m., www.atlantapride.org Celebrate Atlanta Pride and a victorious year for LGBT equality in Georgia at the 15th Annual HRC Atlanta Pride Brunch, the official brunch of Atlanta Pride! Guests will be treated to two hours of complimentary cocktails and a delicious Southern brunch catered by Empire State South while watching the Atlanta Pride parade. 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., www.atlantapride.org Livingston Restaurant + Bar’s Pride on the Terrace event kicks off at 11 a.m. General Admission is $28 and includes a brunch buffet and a dance party hosted by DJ Yvonne Monet. www.livingstonatlanta.com Take a break from the activity of the festival and visit an Atlanta Pride first— Healing Space, sponsored by TransThriving. Chair massages, self-care evaluations, guidance for your individual yoga practice/ inner exploration, and group yoga classes are available. 1-7 p.m., College Fair Tent, www.atlantapride.org The entertainment continues on Sunday at the two performance stages in Piedmont Park, capped off as always by the drag extravaganza The Starlight Cabaret! 3:00 p.m. - House Music 4:00 p.m. - DV Father Fannie 4:00 p.m. - Michel Jons 5:20 p.m. - DJ Citizen Jane 6:10 p.m. - Deven Green (Sponsored by David Atlanta) 6:40 p.m. - JD Samson 7:35 p.m. - Starlight Cabaret