FRIDAY, FEB. 2
All Stripes Out Front Theatre Company presents the southeastern premiere of Bathsheba Doran’s poignant and humorous “The Mystery of Love,” running through Feb. 18. Deep in the American South, Charlotte and Jonny have been best friends since they were nine. She’s Jewish, he’s Christian; he’s black, she’s white. Their differences intensify their connection, until sexual desire complicates everything. 8 p.m., 999 Brady Ave. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318, www.facebook.com/ events/1123717461099106
SATURDAY, FEB. 3
HRC Atlanta is going to Bourbon Street
February 2, 2018
Atlanta United FC — holds its Preseason Happy Hour event TEN Atlanta, 990 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309, with its 21st annual bowling tournament, Mardi Gras Bowl. Join for a fun and festive masquerade-themed afternoon of bowling, prizes and music. Remember to bring your credit card! 12 – 5 p.m., Midtown Bowl, 1936 Piedmont Circle N.E., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.facebook.com/ events/704524109740080 A special recital performance featuring world-renowned tenor Gianluca Sciarpelletti is a fundraiser for Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, 4 – 6 p.m., First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave., Decatur, GA 30030, www.facebook.com/ events/366267873838381 Come out for the Mardi Gras Block Party. Come dressed in your best beads and drink like you’re in The Big Easy. The event will take place in the Midtown entertainment district with 15+ bars. Tickets includes New Orleans-themed comp shots, 3/2/1 specials ($3 well, $2 beer and $1 shot), beads, New Orleans-themed food specials and more. 7 p.m. – 2 a.m., 57 13th St. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309-3614, www.facebook.com/ events/152794495344004
SUNDAY, FEB. 4
The city’s biggest film festival — the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival — continues with an encore screening of the gay-themed “The Cakemaker” tonight, 7:55 p.m., UA Tara, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.ajff.org
MONDAY, FEB. 5
Trans and Friends is a youth-focused group for trans people, people questioning their own gender and aspiring allies, providing 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 parents and families of LGBTQ children meets today from 7:30 – 9 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, 1605 Interstate 85/Frontage Road, Atlanta, GA 30329, www.uuca.org