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.