WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15
Out Front Theatre Company opens the play “A Kid Like Jake,” about parents who discover that their son would rather play with dolls than G.I. Joes, through Feb. 26, 8 p.m., Out Front Theatre Company, 999 Brady Ave. N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30318, www.outfronttheatre.com
FRIDAY, FEB. 10
Kristian Bush joins with Atlanta playwright Janece Shaffer for the world premiere musical “Troubadour,” through Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m., Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.alliancetheatre.com Enjoy pool and darts and a live DJ tonight, as well as the infamous men of the club, at BJ Roosters, 12043 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324
SATURDAY, FEB. 11
Love On the Rocks is the Valentine’s Day cocktail party benefiting Joining Hearts. 7 - 10 p.m., Cantoni Atlanta, 101 Monroe Drive. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30306, www.joininghearts.org Celebrate love and sweethearts at the Women’s Outdoor Network Valentine’s Dance. Even if you don’t have a sweetheart now, you may find one here. A The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater DJ will be spinning nonstop disco hits, old school tunes and today’s hit dance songs. Enjoy complimentary light apps and extensive chocolate and desserts and the WON vodka-based Valentine’s Day drink for $5. 7 - 11:59 p.m., Amsterdam Atlanta, 502 Amsterdam Ave N.E., Atlanta, GA 30306, www.amsterdamatlanta.com The Leather and Lace event will feature a healthy array of leathermen, drag queens, shooters and more, benefiting Lost-nFound Youth, 8 - 10 p.m., Atlanta Eagle, 306 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.atlantaeagle.com
SUNDAY, FEB. 12
Michelle Malone, Tom Gray of Delta Moon and Eliot Bronson present a night of song and stories at 7 p.m. at City Winery, 650 North Ave., Ponce City Market, Atlanta, GA, 30308, www.citywinery.com/atlanta
MONDAY, FEB. 13
Ready for your close-up? Angelica D’Paige hosts Blue Monday Karaoke at Burkhart’s at 10:30 p.m., 1492 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.burkharts.com
TUESDAY, FEB. 14
Whole World Theatre’s “Love, Fox Theatre, Whole World Style” spoofs the ‘70s TV comedy “Love, American Style,” only this version will be layered with improvisation, audience suggestions and comedy, as only the Whole World company can deliver. A VIP package for the Valentine’s show includes reserved, priority seating for two and a bottle of wine (red, white or champagne). There will also be sweets with the cast after the show in the café. 8 p.m., Whole World Theatre, 1216 Spring Street N.W., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.wholeworldtheatre.com Monica van Pelt hosts the Valentine’s Day LoveLoveLove event at Lips Atlanta tonight, 3011 Buford Highway N.E., Atlanta, GA 30329, www.lipsatl.com
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15
Atlanta Pride and Touching Up Our Roots present: Our Founding Valentines: Celebrating Our Pioneers. This year the event will honor Lynn Cothren, Betty Couvertier, Pat Hussain, Julie Rhoad, Cheryl Summerville, Craig Washington and Dennie Doucher. The event is hosted by Out Front Theatre Company and sponsored by AARP, Swinging Richards and Doc Chey’s Noodle House. There will be a brief program and performances starting at 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided, complimentary va- The Harvard Club of Georgia presents Behind the Scenes of Civil Rights & Gay Rights, with local arts educator John Doyle dramatically depicting the character of Bayard Rustin during a live performance. After the performance there will be an opportunity for thought-provoking discussion on the history of civil rights as well as ideas and inspiration related to the ongoing work towards equality today, 7 p.m., PACE Academy, Fine Arts Center Auditorium, 966 W. Paces Ferry Road N.W., Atlanta, GA 30327
THURSDAY, FEB. 23
Charis Circle board chair Susana Morris will be the facilitator of this month’s Black Feminist Book Club. This season’s theme is radical memoirs by black women and the February book is “Assata; An Autobiography,” by Assata Shakur. 7 – 9 p.m., Charis Books and More, 1189 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.charisbooksandmore.com
SATURDAY, FEB. 25
Voices of Note presents “Life’s Journey” tonight. In its second concert of the season, the Atlanta Women’s Chorus reflects on themes of love, loss and unity, ultimately imagining a world where every person’s story is heard and celebrated. In designing the program, Artistic Director Dr. Melissa Arasi drew inspiration from an article written by Sir Winston Churchill. 2 and 8 p.m., Druid Hills Presbyterian Church, 1026 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30306, www.voicesofnote. org/events/lifes-journey
February 3, 2017