Pump at Heretic Atlanta in January 2020, photo by Russ Bowen-Youngblood
Ronatimes call for pandemic measures. LGBTQ Atlanta does what you used to do, except with masks, distancing and a heaping helping of online alternatives and accoutrement.
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Friday, Jan. 22
Pump. Dance mixes “pump” for the no-cover-charge party that masked, distanced, shirtless gay guys need @ Heretic, 10 p.m.
So. Queer Playwriting Festival. Four originals compete to be fully produced by the Richmond, Va. Triangle Players. Watch all four to vote, or just watch Atlantan Ty Autry’s “Red Wave” @ SoQueer.org, on your schedule through Jan. 29.
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.
Hideaway Happy Hour. Drop in on a full afternoon and evening of specials, and don’t forget Trivia Tuesdays with a $50 bar tab prize @ Hideaway, 9 p.m. Happy Hour specials every weekday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Glitz & Glam Dinner Theater. Monica Van Pelt and her girls entertain with dinner and a show amid the fancy theater experience of Atlanta’s premiere drag restaurant and bar. Make Reservations @ Lips Atlanta, 6 p.m., 9 p.m. and the Taboo Show at 11:30 p.m.
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.