Our Guide to the Best LGBT Events in Atlanta for March 31-April 13
FRIDAY, MARCH 31 – SATURDAY, APRIL 1
Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus presents a new work of choral theater based on author David Levithan’s National Book Award-winner “Two Boys Kissing.” The book follows the stories of two gay teenagers who decide to break the world record for the longest kiss, two other teens who are falling in love and the story of a teen whose online life is discovered by his parents. These stories of family, first love, bravery and pain are watched over by a Greek chorus of gay men who died of AIDS. A powerful work that speaks to people of all generations and walks of life, AGMC hosts performances Friday night at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church, 1026 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30306. More information can be found at www.voicesofnote.org/events/ two-boys-kissing
FRIDAY, MARCH 31
Join Charis Books and More for a night with Arun Kundnani, who will read from and sign “The Muslims Are Coming: Islamophobia, Extremism and the Domestic War on Terror.” In a narrative spanning the United States and the United Kingdom, the book examines the activities of hate groups which have re-aligned themselves with former enemies and of law enforcement agencies, both of which now target Muslims [immigrants and native born] in Europe and the United States, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Charis Books and More, 1189 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.charisbooksandmore.com Sponsored by MAN UPP and Joe Whitaker, the DILF Underwear/ Jock Party takes place tonight at the Heretic. Wear your favorite undergear, jock strap and harness and be ready for a hot night – and some hot dads – with music by DJ Corey Craig of New York, 9 p.m. – 3 a.m., 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road N.E., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.hereticatlanta.com,
SATURDAY, APRIL 1
Want inspiration? Want a happier life? Come to the Rainbros Quarterly Launch Event. Think a TED Talk format, but from amazing people who live here in our LGBT community, 2 – 4 p.m., Out Front Theatre Company, 999 Brady Ave. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318, www.outfronttheatre.com The premiere of “All Male, All Nude,” presented by Out On Film, looks at how one of the best-known gay strip clubs in the world landed in the heart of the Bible Belt. Directed by Gerald McCullouch. 6 p.m., followed by a reception and an after-party, Landmark Midtown Art Cinema, 931 Monroe Drive N.E., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.outonfilm.org
SUNDAY, APRIL 2
Heidi Howard directs actress Tara Ochs in the one-woman show “White Woman in Progress,” 5 p.m., 7 Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.7stages.org
MONDAY, APRIL 3
Trans and Friends is a youth-focused group for trans people, people questioning their own gender and aspiring allies. Charis Books and More provides a facilitated space to discuss gender, relevant resources and activism around social issues. 7 – 8:30 p.m., Charis Books and More, 1189 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.charisbooksandmore.com The PFLAG support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning people and their parents and family meets tonight from 7:30 – 9 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta (Room 209/210), 1605 I-85 Frontage Road, Atlanta, GA 30329, www.uuca.org
TUESDAY, APRIL 4 – WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5
She’s back! The iconic stage version of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” hits the ATL at the Fox Theatre tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m., with such classic songs as “Wig in a Box” and “Midnight Radio,” 660 Peachtree St. N.E, Atlanta, GA 30308, www.foxtheatre.org
TUESDAY, APRIL 4
It’s 404 Day! Celebrate all things Atlanta with this celebration of music, arts, food dance and more. 1 p.m. – 4 a.m., 327 Edgewood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30312, www.facebook.com/ events/814045862028800
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5
Pardon Moi French presents “RuPaul’s Drag Race” contestant Willam Belli at Jungle Atlanta, with featured performances by Destiny Brooks, Evah Destruc-
tion, Mrz. Carter, Paris Nicole Brooks and Phoenix. DJ Scott Robert from Orlando will also rock the house. 7 p.m., Jungle Atlanta, 2115 Faulkner Road N.E., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.jungleatl.com
THURSDAY, APRIL 6
Building on the activist tradition of consciousness-raising groups, each month Charis invites community members to join “The Personal is Political: Feminist Vent,” a lightly facilitated group to talk about personal issues or societal issues they are trying to deconstruct. The group uses intersectional feminist strategies as tools to talk through these issues. 7:30 – 9 p.m., Charis Books and More, 1189 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307, www. charisbooksandmore.com Join comedian Brent Star for a fabulously free, fun Drag Bingo Thursday Nights at Pallookaville, 8 – 10 p.m., 17 N. Avondale Plaza, Avondale Estates, GA 30002, www.facebook.com/ events/375975529462191 Oglethorpe University sponsors a drag show benefiting Real Youth Atlanta, which provides free services and programs to LGBTQ+ youth and young adults tonight at 8:30 p.m., with donations accepted at the door, Lupton Auditorium, 4484 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30319
FRIDAY, APRIL 7 – SUNDAY, APRIL 9
Atlanta Leather Pride is this weekend at the Atlanta Eagle, with all sorts of activities. 306 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.atlantaeagle.com
FRIDAY, APRIL 7
Actor’s Express presents “The Legend of Georgia McBride,” about an Elvis impersonator who, through a chain of events, turns to drag performing. 8 p.m. curtain tonight, running through April 16, 887 W. Marietta St., Atlanta, GA 30318, www.actorsexpress.com Morph, an inclusive and intentional safe space for queer people of color in Atlanta, and Speakeasy Promotions present Morph 7 with Kingdom and other special guests at Aisle 5, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m., 1123 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.facebook.com/ events/572077566319070 Be part of the biggest and best party of the year as Atlanta Eagle celebrates 30 years. DJ Ron Pullman is kicking off the weekend tonight with no cover, 10 p.m. – 3 a.m., 306 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.atlantaeagle.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 8
Join today’s March Against Hate! Local Georgia activists join forces with major groups to show the world that we can overcome the discrimination many people face on a daily basis. As one force, it can be a force that cannot be broken, 1 p.m., Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave. West N.W., Atlanta, GA 30313, www.facebook.com/ events/622489591277830 Charis Books and More welcomes best
selling author Anne Lamont to Central Presbyterian Church to discuss her newest book, “Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy.” Full of Lamott’s trademark honesty, humor and forthrightness, “Hallejah Anyway” is profound and caring, funny and wise, and a hopeful book of hands-on spirituality. Tickets available at www.eventbrite.com/e/hallelujah-anyway-an-eveningwith-anne-lamott-tickets-32704363632, 7 p.m., 201 Washington St. S.W., Atlanta, GA 30303. www.cpcatlanta.org Sing “Summer Nights” and more as Serenbe Playhouse stages an outdoor version of “Grease,” directed by Serenbe artistic director Brian Clowdus, tonight at 8 p.m., running through April 16, 10642 Serenbe Lane, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268, www.serenbeplayhouse.com Queer pop heartthrob Ssion is coming to The Heretic for “Sprung,” a queer Bacchanal and special DJ set/dance party with special guests DJ Esme and King Atlas and hostesses Dax Exclamationpoint, Kryean Kally, Michael Kemp, Pity
Soiree and more. 10 p.m. – 3 a.m., 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road N.E., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.hereticatlanta.com
SUNDAY, APRIL 9
DJ Dee Martello spins for the early morning partiers, 3 a.m., Xion Atlanta, 2043 Cheshire Bridge Road N.E., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.facebook.com/ events/409744476056905/
MONDAY, APRIL 10
Bill Berdeaux hosts All Music Monday at Blake’s, 227 10th St. N.E, Atlanta, GA 30309, www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com
TUESDAY, APRIL 11
Come sing showtunes with Chad at Oscar’s tonight, 8 p.m., 1510 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Suite C, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.oscarsatlanta.com
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12
Bring out your inner Melissa Etheridge at karaoke night at My Sister’s Room, with no cover and food and drink specials, 9 p.m., 66 12 St. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.mysistersroom.com
THURSDAY, APRIL 13
SAGE Atlanta’s social hour begins at 10 a.m., followed by a program/meeting at 11 a.m., Phillip Rush Center Annex, 1530 DeKalb Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.rushcenteratl.org