FRIDAY, APRIL 27
As part of the long-running and popular Master Distiller Series, “Whiskey Walk in the Garden” offers a unique and engaging opportunity to learn about (and enjoy) ASW Distillery, 18.21 Bitters and Reformation’s full line of spirits and brews, all while savoring perfectly paired, gourmet small bites from Southern Art and Bourbon Bar Chef de Cuisine David Bartlett, 7 – 9 p.m., Southern Art and Bourbon Bar, 3315 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta, GA 30326, www.facebook.com/ events/192594598184733 Miz Cracker from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 10 headlines Sprung, sponsored by WUSSY magazine, featuring Dotte Comm, Evah Destruction, Molly Rimswell, Alotta Wood, Kara Mel D’Ville and Zanny Ex with music by DJ NSA and JSPORT (Morph ATL), 10 p.m. – 3 a.m., Heretic Atlanta, 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road N.E., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.facebook. com/events/1743217575722196
SATURDAY, APRIL 28- 29
The LGBT Institute hosts its second annual symposium this weekend. In collaboration with research partner Georgia State University, the symposium will explore the findings of the LGBT Institute Southern Survey and lessons learned. Attendees will also have the opportunity to develop future strategies for survey outreach and design. This interactive symposium will
April 27, 2018
The highly-anticipated documentary “Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami” — starring the legendary pop goddess — opens at the Midtown Art Cinema today, various showtimes, 931 Monroe Drive, Atlanta, GA 30308, www.landmarktheatres.com (Publicity photo) be an ideal time for networking among academics and advocates. The symposium will focus on the three main areas of the LGBT Institute’s Southern Survey findings: education and employment; criminal justice and safety; and public health and wellness. The symposium will take place over two days with all participants engaging in an ongoing, interactive, plenary session. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Center for Civil and Human Rights, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30313, www.facebook.com/events/1995579254092182 The Inman Park Spring Festival and Tour of Homes takes place in one of Atlanta’s oldest and most scenic neighborhoods, home to many historic homes and parks. The festival began in the early 1970s as a means to attract attention to gentrification efforts that sought to revitalize the community. Now celebrating its 47th anniversary, the festival offers something for everybody — three stages of live music, kids’ activities, a tour of homes, a marvelous street parade, an artists’ market and some of the city’s best people-watching, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., www.facebook.com/ events/214877119070294
SATURDAY, APRIL 28
Have a blast at the Atlanta Chargers Jock Auction and Beer Bust today. There will be free shots with purchase of a bracelet. Highlights include all-youcan-drink beer, Jello shots, Jagermeister specials, raffles, Absolut cocktails and plenty of guys. Come bid on a date with one of the jocks, 5 – 9 p.m., Oscars Atlanta, 1510 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.facebook.com/ events/368680110317004 Joining Hearts brings back its renowned Change of Seasons event with its This is Me edition, with special guest Peaches as the Bearded Lady. Attendees can dance to the beats of DJ Eddie Martinez and Atlanta’s own DJ Mike Pope. 8 p.m. – 3 a.m., Heretic Atlanta, 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road N.E., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.facebook.com/ events/1669193599855312 For this month’s edition of LEWK, Chicago’s bearded beauty Lucy Stoole will be taking over My Sister’s Room for a night of music, performance and sickening queer energy. The event includes performances from Stoole and Brigitte Bidet, 10 p.m. – 3 a.m., 66 12th St. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.facebook.com/ events/376389319504502 Don’t miss the Queeriety Variety Show: Spring Fling edition tonight. The show will be jam-packed with improvisation, live