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CONTINUED FROM PAGE As spring becomes summer in Atlanta, it’s time for a little Sunday Funday. Join your friends on the Atlanta Leadership Council to support the vital work GLAAD does throughout the year and help accelerate acceptance throughout the South by changing hearts and minds. A live DJ will spin tracks all afternoon to keep the summer vibe going. This is a rain or shine event, with a silent auction and door prize raffle as well. Please register ahead of time. A $10 donation is suggested; 3 – 6 p.m., Henry’s Midtown Atlanta, 132 10th St. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.eventbrite.com/e/glaad-atlanta-patio-party-tickets-33535748326,
MONDAY, MAY 1
Living Room and Out On Film present the comedy “Pushing Dead,” about a man who has to suddenly pay for his HIV/ AIDS medications when he oversteps his allowable monthly income, starring James Roday and Danny Glover, with director Tom E. Brown at the screening for a Q&A, 7 p.m., Midtown Art Cinema, 931 Monroe Drive, Atlanta, GA 30308, www.outonfilm.org 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 Interstate 85/ Frontage Road, Atlanta, GA 30329
TUESDAY, MAY 2
Readers, bloggers, reviewers, booksellers and librarians who share a passion for
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books and are eager to meet more than 800 of their beloved authors are encouraged to attend the 2017 RT Booklovers Convention, today through May 7, Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30303, www.rtconvention.com
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3
It’s Hump Night! with Regina at Friends on Ponce, 736 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.friendsonponce-atl.com
THURSDAY, MAY 4
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 The Stars Party & Silent Auction is tonight. Enjoy coctails and light bites as you bid on getaways, dining, entertainment and more. Kayla Taylor Jazz will play a live set throughout the evening. Admission is free, with a suggested donation. All proceeds benefit the permanent supportive housing programs of Jerusalem House. 6 p.m., The Biltmore Ballrooms, 817 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.facebook.com/ events/1936534353242852 Charis Books and More invites community members to join The Personal is Political: Feminist Vent, to talk about personal issues or societal issues they are trying to deconstruct. The group will use intersectional feminist strategies as tools to talk through these issues. 7:30 – 9 p.m., 1189 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.charisbooksandmore.com
FRIDAY, MAY 5
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at My Sister’s Room with the Maria Gabriella Band, 9 p.m., 66 12 St. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.mysistersroom.com
SATURDAY, MAY 6
Join the #NOH8Worldwide movement and add your face to the fight for equal human rights. Come out, wear a white shirt and make a statement. Funds raised by the NOH8 Campaign will be used to continue promoting and raising awareness for LGBT equality as well as anti-discrimination and anti-bullying through NOH8’s interactive social media campaign. 2 – 5 p.m., W Atlanta -