WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25
Join LeeAnn Jones and Becca Sherrill to support LGBT community leader Cathy Woolard for Atlanta mayor at the Cathy for Atlanta LGBT Community Event. Come hear about Cathy’s plans to make Atlanta government more ethical, to help equalize its disparities, and to enhance its unique culture and infrastructure. 6 – 8 p.m. 1161 Hancock Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, www. cathyforatlanta.com/ january-25th (Courtesy photo) ebrate the release of her new book, “The Crown Is Mine.” It’s the story of a small-town Georgia boy who comes to Atlanta to compete in the Miss Club Cabaret Pageant all the while managing his love life and friends. Party at Mixx Atlanta starts at 6 p.m. and will be followed by a drag show fundraiser for Lost-n-Found Youth starting at 7:15 p.m. Enjoy entertainers Tara Kotta, LaTonya O’Hara, Trixie Van Lear, Stella D’Oro, Sue Nami and DJ Chris Gregory. Copies of the book will be available, 1492B Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.mixxatlanta.com Celebrate the 38th anniversary of the Armorettes tonight, 7 – 10 p.m., Heretic Atlanta, 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.hereticatlanta.com Southern Fried Queer Pride presents Clutch, featuring performances by local acts including Ron Shirley II, Loner, Taylor Alxndr, Sequoyah Murray, MonteQarlo and Jamee C. and Eric J, with DJ sets by Father Fannie, ^M^ryll^h Gold, and hosted by Koochie-Koochie Ku, 9 p.m.– 2 a.m., The Mammal Gallery, 91 Broad St. S.W., Atlanta, GA 30303, www.facebook.com/ events/210737732717507
SUNDAY, JAN. 22
They’re back! The half-dozen performers of “Naked Boys Singing” leave nothing to the imagination, amidst a backdrop of campy songs, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., through tonight, 7 Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.7stages.org The inaugural Luminary Awards ceremony honors and celebrate success in Atlanta arts and culture in the areas of philanthropy, artistic innovation, community engagement and catalytic dialogue. The ceremony will feature emcee Lucky Yates, and include special performances by Atlanta-based artists including T Lang, the Atlanta Opera and David Coucheron of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. 6 – 8 p.m., Terminal West, 887 W. Marietta St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318, www.facebook.com/ events/215966415512431
MONDAY, JAN. 23
Free pool is on tap at Industry Night at 9 p.m. at The Model T, 699 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.modeltatlanta.com
TUESDAY, JAN. 24
The biggest film festival in Atlanta, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, opens tonight with the drama “Alone in Berlin” at 7:30 p.m. at Cobb Energy Centre and runs through Feb. 15, with three LGBT films, various Atlanta venues, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339, www.ajff.org