MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14
The Pet Shop Boys will perform some of their greatest hits as well as numbers from their critically acclaimed new album, “Super, “tonight at 8 p.m. at www.atlantasymphony.org (Publicity Photo)
“POWER your business in 2017” Procurement Spotlight, brought to you by the AGLCC University. 5:30 – 8 p.m., Georgia Power, 241 Ralph McGill Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.atlantagaychamber.org Serenbe Playhouse will celebrate its 2017 season announcement with its second in-town Friendraiser in the brand new Defoor Hills complex nestled in the heart of Atlanta’s Upper Westside. It will be an evening of great food, incredible auction items, and sneak peek performances that embrace Serenbe’s Season 8: Rebellion. Cocktails and a silent auction begin at 7 p.m. and performances from next season begin at 8 p.m. with a dance party at 9 p.m., 2300 Defoor Hills, Atlanta, GA 30318, www.facebook.com/ events/1085281374873820/ Charis and Cliterati pair up to present an inviting and fierce open mic and reading series on the third Thursday of every month. This month’s feature is a special “feature in the round” of members of the Charis Making Space Writing Group. Their pieces range in style and tone, but they all bring the fire. The suggested donation is $5. 7:30 – 9 p.m., www.charisbooksandmore.com
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 – 20
The LGBT Institute is pleased to host its first symposium, presented by Delta Air Lines. The symposium will focus on LGBT civil and human rights scholarship with an emphasis on intersectional research. It will also be a time for networking among academics and advocates, helping enhance coordination and communication to maximize impact. Symposium presentations will focus on one of the Institute’s three main areas: (1) Education & Employment, (2) Criminal Justice & Safety, or (3) Public Health & Wellness. Georgia State Student Center, 55 Gilmer St SE, Atlanta, GA 30303, www.facebook.com/ events/1384151918265864
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18
The LGBT Institute presents its Diversity in Business Forum to kick off its symposium weekend. The forum will explore how businesses in the South are navigating the terrain of inclusion in a time of increasing social change and acceptance of LGBT people. For more detailed information or to have your business sponsor the forum, visit: www.lgbtinstitute.org/forum, 1 – 4 p.m., National Center for Civil and Human Rights, 100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30313, www.facebook.com/ events/1606265586344579 Let’s boogie again, ladies, and sweat to the songs that we all love. Women’s Outdoor Network will be playing old favorites and some new ones at their Disco Dance tonight. This is open to all women and no admission fee is required. 7 – 10 p.m., The Heretic, www.hereticatlanta.com Murmur presents the release party of WUSSY Mag’s first-ever print issue. The Atlanta Symphony Hall,