SATURDAY, MARCH 3
Be brave and attend Underwear Night at the Atlanta Eagle, 7 p.m. – 3 a.m., 306 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.atlantaeagle.com
THURSDAY, MARCH 8
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 On International Women’s Day, join Charis Books and More in celebrating the Atlanta release of Alexis Pauline Gumbs’ “M Archive.” Following the innovative collection of “Spill,” “M Archive” – the second book in a planned experimental triptych – is a series of poetic affairs that speculatively documents the persistence of black life following a worldwide cataclysm, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Charis Books and More, 1189 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA The Cobb Energy Centre hosts An Evening with Audra McDonald: Songs from the American Music Theater. VIP tickets include a pre-show reception and a short post-show meet-and-greet. 8 p.m., 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339, www.facebook.com/events/209730219592561 (Publicity photo) 30307, www.charisbooksandmore.com Out Front Theatre Company opens “Buyer & Cellar” tonight. It’s the story of a struggling actor in L.A. who takes a job working in the Malibu basement of a beloved megastar, running through March 25, 999 Brady Ave., Atlanta, GA 30318, www.outfronttheatre.com
FRIDAY, MARCH 9 – 10
Actor’s Express will commemorate its anniversary season by presenting a special concert version of the landmark musical “The Harvey Milk Show” starring AE co-founder and former artistic director Chris Coleman, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Saint Mark United Methodist Church, 781 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.actorsexpress.com
FRIDAY, MARCH 9
Dance the night away at Women’s Disco Night tonight. Enjoy a special performance by Lisa Van Osch then enjoy old school disco music with DJ Yvonne Monet. Funds raised will go to Women’s Outdoor Network and Lost-n-Found Youth. Doors open at 7 p.m., Avondale Towne Cinema, 106 N. Avondale Road, Avondale Estates, GA 30002, www.facebook.com/events/1905050083140616 “RuPaul’s Drag Race” sensation Bianca Del Rio comes to the ATL for Blame It On Bianca, 8 p.m, Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E.,, Atlanta, GA, 30307, www.facebook.com/ events/505373559829606
SATURDAY, MARCH 10
Raksha is proud to present the Women’s Empowerment Art Show. Celebrate International Women’s Day and honor the struggles and triumphs of women and girls, and support local artists who have created artworks that show their own journeys and experiences. All artwork will be for sale, with artists keeping 100 percent of the profits. Food will be provided by local restaurants, 12 – 4:30 p.m., House of Blended Ink Studios and Gallery, 300 Oakland Ave. S.E., Atlanta, GA 30312, www.facebook.com/events/174698759925393 Join authors and activists Balogun Ojetade and Kalonji Jama Changa and artists Flux and Nicola for From the Black Panthers to the Black Panther, a discussion on the impact, importance and need for creative resistance and heroic black imagery. Works of creative resistance that feature black heroes and sheroes in fiction, non-fiction and art will be available for sale from vendors. 12 – 4 p.m. 640 W. Community Cafe & Event Space, 640 Evans St., Atlanta, GA 30310, www.facebook.com/events/2029627083941831 Get your disco on for homeless pets at AARF’s annual fundraiser, AARFstravaganza. Tickets get you drinks, light appetizers, a chance to bid on great silent auction prizes and a show by the fabulous Armorettes, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m., The Solarium at Historic Scottish Rite, 321 W. Hill St., Decatur, GA 30030, https://www.facebook.com/ events/103978620402063 Fort Troff Maneuvers gained legendary status as the dirtiest men-only gear