Woofs (Photo by Russ Bowen-Youngblood)
Whether it’s barbecue takeout, legislative powwows, distanced drag or virtual discussions you seek, Atlanta’s LGBTQ events are here for your weekend leisure.
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Friday, Jan. 8
Friday BBQ. Atlanta’s gay sports bar is going long for customers with in-person and to-go food and cocktails. Fridays are extra special with a taste escape to backyard ‘cues @ Woofs, 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Q Conversations: LGBTQ Priorities for Georgia’s Legislature. Our live Q&A series continues with state Reps. Park Cannon, Sam Park and Matthew Wilson about the legislative session that opens on Jan. 11. It’s free to register and join us @ Crowdcast and Facebook Live, 12 noon.
New Year s Eve at Heretic (Photo by Russ Bowen-Youngblood)
Be it virtual or socially distanced, it’s finally, finally (finally!) time to kiss 2020 goodbye. Here are Atlanta’s best event options for Thursday and all of New Year’s Weekend.
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Thursday, Dec. 31
Heaven. The year was hell, so the diehard dancing queens slice off a piece of the good stuff. DJ Shane Marcus, host Angelica D’Paige and your white attire are on the menu @ Heretic, 10 p.m.
Jumanji 2020: Game Over.Boys are bobbing, so MSR ensures ladies are lit. Ring it in @ My Sister’s Room, 9 p.m.
Heretic, 2019 by Russ Bowen-Youngblood
Seasonal blowouts, theme parties, community efforts and Ethel Merman. Atlanta’s virtual and in-person weekend events are all laid out for the taking, because some o’ y’all need a little Christmas, right this very minute.
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Friday, Dec. 18
Code Red.The dance crowd turns out for DJ Cindel’s driving beats, with masks and social distancing enforced @ Heretic, 10 p.m.
Ethel Merman Disco Spectacular.A recording of the 2018 holiday hit streams online for fans of Atlanta’s LGBTQ theater troupe @ Out Front Theatre, now through Dec. 27. It’s a valiant pandemic pivot for the theater.
Sarah Palmero in The Santa Closet at Out Front Theatre. Photo by Diane Haymes Photography.
Whether you’re up for queer holiday shows or down for a dancing queen anniversary party, here to shop Georgia blue or discuss Georgia art, LGBTQ Atlanta’s weekend events calendar is ready for you.
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Friday, Dec. 11
The Santa Closet (top photo). Atlanta’s LGBTQ-led theater troupe puts on this queer holiday treat by Jeffrey Solomon. Sarah Palmero stars. Streaming on your schedule @ Out Front Theatre, today through Sunday. It’s part of Out Front’s epic 2020 pivot.