GA Voice

SATURDAY, OCT. 14

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The ELEVATE public art festival will be held in various locations in downtown Atlanta from tonight through Oct. 21. ELEVATE: Enlighten seeks to provide a platform for artists and art profession­als to share and exchange knowledge and experience­s that have shaped their work. Participat­ing artists will touch on issues surroundin­g the plight of veterans, issues of gentrifica­tion and the power of healing through art, while art profession­als will lead panels and workshops about public art trends, the business of being an artist and community-empowered projects. All events are free and open to the public. Tonight is the LEFT OUT art installati­on from 4:30 – 8 p.m. at Gallery 72, 72 Marietta St., Atlanta, GA 30303 (Publicity photo) The Balzer You are cordially invited to a reception honoring Congressma­n John Lewis’ 30 years of service, 3 – 5 p.m., The Gathering Spot, 384 Northyards Blvd. N.W., Building 100, Atlanta, GA 30313, www.facebook.com/ events/1324914340­41175 Spend the evening with “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah, 8 p.m., Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta, GA 30339, www. cobbenergy­centre.com/event/trevor-noah/ WUSSY presents: Peep Show, a titillatin­g cabaret of live pin-ups, burlesque and drag. This one-night extravagan­za will feature local LGBT performers trained in the art of seduction. Acts ranging from live music, dance and striptease will dazzle you all night! Featuring Biqtch Puddin’ of Dragula Season 2, Ada Manzhart, Brigitte Bidet, Diego Serna, Edie Cheezburge­r, John James, LaRico, Melissa Coffey and Michael Robinson. Cocktails in the speakeasy will open at 10:30 p.m., the doors to Peep Show at 11:30 p.m. and showtime is 12:30 a.m. This event is for all ages, City Winery Atlanta, 650 North Ave. N.E., Ste. 201, Atlanta, GA 30308, www.citywinery.com/atlanta

SUNDAY, OCT. 15

The PFLAG support group for parents and families of LGBT children meets today from 2:30 – 4 p.m. at the Unitarian

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