MONDAY, SEPT. 18

SAGE Atlanta’s bi-monthly meetings occur from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, Phillip Rush Center Annex, 1530 DeKalb Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.rushcenteratl.org The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival and Out On Film join forces to present the timely documentary “The Lavendar Scare.” Shining a light on a shameful chapter of American history, “The Lavender Scare” is the first in-depth account of a ruthless Cold War campaign to purge homosexuals from the federal government. Directed by Emmy-winning “60 Minutes” producer Josh Howard and based on the formative book by historian David K. Johnson, 7 p.m., followed by a Q&A with director Josh Howard and a reception, Midtown Art Cinema, 931 Monroe Drive, Atlanta, GA 30308, www.ajff.org 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

TUESDAY, SEPT. 21

Metro Atlanta Association of Professionals presents its My Point event tonight from 6 – 8 p.m. at Out Front Theatre Company, 999 Brady Ave. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318, www.outfronttheatre.com

FRIDAY, SEPT. 22

The Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual (blacktie optional) Community Awards Dinner with a 6:30 p.m. reception and the awards at 7:30 p.m., followed by a party. Winners will be announced in a number of categories, including Businessman and Businesswoman of the Year and Small Business of the Year, Westin Atlanta Buckhead, 3391 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta, GA 30326, www.atlantagaychamber.org