Friday, Oct. 1
Out on Film, Atlanta’s annual LGBT film fest, opens tonight with “You Should Meet My Son” at Landmark Midtown Arts Cinema and runs through Oct. 7. Films at Landmark Midtown and Ansley Park Playhouse. For full schedule, including details of tonight’s opening party, see pages 25-30 and visit www.outonfilm.org.
An opening reception celebrates same-sex couples in the “Couples” Pride season exhibit by Atlanta-based artist Karen Shacham. Show runs through Oct. 31 with hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The opening reception is 6–9 p.m. at The Sound Table, 1483 Edgewood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30312, www.karenshacham.com.
Lori Ostlund reads from her debut fiction collection “Bigness of the World.” 7:30 p.m. at Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.charisbooksandmore.com.
The Atlanta chapter of Out & Equal Workplace Advocates hosts Pre-Pride networking at BlueMed Spa. 5–7 p.m., 190 10th St., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.outandequal.org/atlanta.
Theater Emory performs songs from the gay-favorite musical “Rent.” 7–9:30 p.m., Emory Performing Arts Studio, 1804 N. Decatur Rd., Atlanta, GA 30322, boxoffice@emory.edu.
FLUX is a one-night public art celebration presented by Flux Projects in the streets and empty spaces of the Castleberry Hill Art District. The event includes large and small-scale projections, performance, dance, music, light installations, multi-media projects, and public interactions. 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. at Castleberry Hill Arts District, 100 Walker St., Atlanta, GA 30313, www.fluxprojects.org.
Friday, Oct. 1 – Sunday, Oct. 3
Songstress Libby Whittemore performs Libby’s Songbook, where each night the audience gets to choose what she will sing. 7:30 p.m. each night at 887 W. Marietta St. Suite J-107, Atlanta, GA 30318, www.actors-express.com.
“9 to 5: The Musical,” based on the Jane Fonda/Lily Tomlin/Dolly Parton film about secretaries who decide to kidnap their nasty boss, features Diana DeGarmo and runs through Oct. 3 at the Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.foxtheatre.org.
Saturday, Oct. 2
MEGA Family Project hosts “LGBT Families Rock,” its annual Family Conference, a day of discussions and workshops aimed at creating, strengthening and protecting LGBT families. Adults $30, children $20. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, 1911 Cliff Valley Way, Atlanta, GA 30329. www.megafamilyproject.org.
My Kinda Party 4 a Cause is hosted by Craig Washington and features DJ Ron Pullman and benefits AIDS Walk Atlanta. 10 p.m. at Mixx, 1492 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.mixxatlanta.com.
Amsterdam hosts a scavenger hunt to benefit AID Atlanta, where teams of four plot their strategies and compete. 11:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. starting at Amsterdam, 502-A Amsterdam Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, www.amsterdamatlanta.com.
Supporters host a benefit for Atlanta Police Officer Dani Lee Harris, who served as the APD’s LGBT liaison until taking medical leave earlier this year. Harris contends she can now return to work and is being prevented by the department in retaliation for speaking out about alleged harassment. 3– 6 p.m. at the Power Center, 2144 Hills Ave., Suite F, Atlanta, GA 30318, www.bgpromotion.com.
Rory Golden’s “No Escape from Love” exhibit features multi-layered figurative work that deals with issues surrounding race, representation, sexual identity and desire. Exhibit runs through Oct. 16; opening reception tonight from 6-10 p.m. at Avisca Fine Art Gallery, 507 Roswell St NE, Marietta, GA 30060, www.aviscafineart.com.
DJ Joe Gauthreaux spins at the Heretic, with no cover before 11 p.m. 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.hereticatlanta.com.
Saturday, Oct. 2 – Sunday, Oct. 3
Atlanta 2day Walk for Breast Cancer is a 10 to 30-mile walk to raise funds and awareness for local Atlanta breast cancer organizations. Participants can walk either both Saturday and Sunday or Sunday only. Registration for both Two Day and Sunday Walkers is $150. www.2daywalk.org.
Sunday, Oct. 3
The Get it OUT of the CLOSET makeover fashion show is hosted by Miss United States 2010 Jessica Black; attendees are asked to donate a $35 Macy’s gift card or one gently used professional outfit to go to Dress for Success for women and M.E.N.S. Wear Inc. for men. 6:30-10 p.m. at Biltmore Ballrooms, 817 West Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA, www.endlessribbonfoundation.org.
The Atlanta Lesbian Health Initiative’s 15th annual Fall Garden Party features socializing, silent auction and raffle. 4-8 p.m. at Einstein’s, 1077 Juniper St., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.thehealthinitiative.org.
The Feminist Outlawz host a Queer Pride Dance Party & Art Show with performances and artwork by Nicky Click, KIN4LIFE, Vagina Jenkins, Team Heat Wave, Cuntastic and Femmece Andi Rockz. 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. at My Sister’s Room, 1271 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, www.mysistersroom.com.
Monday, Oct. 4
All-gay network LOGO debuts “The A-List: New York,” a reality show about hunky gay men from the producers of “Real Housewives of Atlanta.” 10 p.m. on LOGO.
The city’s bitchiest claim to fame is back as the new season of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” premieres. 9 p.m. on Bravo, www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-atlanta.
Tuesday, Oct. 5
Enjoy tonight’s episode of “Glee” on 21 screens, then enjoy the beats of DJ Steve Vaughn. 8 p.m. at Amsterdam Atlanta, 502-A Amsterdam Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306, www.amsterdamatlanta.com.
Wednesday, Oct. 6
Dine Out for Pride with the Homegrown Restaurants chain. Tonight, a portion of your bill will be donated to Atlanta Pride if you eat at Osteria 832, 832 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306, www.osteria832.com.
The Dixie Dyno’mos, Atlanta’s LGBT rock climbing club, meets at 7 p.m. at Stone Summit Climbing & Fitness Center, 3701 Presidential Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30340, www.dixieclimbers.com.
Lebuzz, Cobb County’s favorite (and only) LGBT bar, hosts a Vintage Hollywood Party. Show starts at 11 p.m., event is 9-11:30 p.m. at 585 Franklin Road, Marietta, GA 30067, www.thenewlebuzz.com.
Thursday, Oct. 7
The gay Atlanta Executive Network hosts Mix & Mingle casual networking. 6-8:30 p.m. at Bellissima, 560-B Amsterdam Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306. www.aen.org.
Out on Film closes its 23rd annual LGBT film festival with screenings of films including “Out in the Silence,” “Beyond Gay: The Politics of Pride” and “Role/Play: The Movie,” with Q&A by director Rob Williams and actors Matt Montgomery and Steve Callahan, followed by an after party. Films from 4-9 p.m. at Midtown Art Cinema, 931 Monroe Dr., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.outonfilm.org.
Lisa Johnson reads from “Girl in Need of a Tourniquet: A Memoir of Borderline Personality.” 7:30 p.m. at Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.charisbooksandmore.com.
Gay humorist David Sedaris brings his biting wit to the Cobb Energy Centre to celebrate the release of his new book, “Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary.” 7:30 p.m. at 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339, www.cobbenergycentre.com.
Tuesday, Oct. 12
The gay-popular musical “Dreamgirls” opens tonight and runs through Oct. 17 at the Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree Stl, Atlanta, GA 30308, www.foxtheatre.org.
Wednesday, Oct. 13
The sitcom “Married with Children” is the theme of this month’s PALS Bingo to raise money for Pets Are Loving Support, which helps people with HIV and other health concerns keep their pets. 6:30 – 10 p.m. at Jungle, 2115 Faulkner Rd., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.palsatlanta.org.
Dan Lax hosts a Broadway Sing Along Benefit to raise money for the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus, AID Atlanta, and For the Kid in All of Us. $30 donation. 8-11 p.m. at Blake’s, 227 10th St., Atlanta GA 30309, www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com.
Gay Fathers of Atlanta holds a support meeting. 7:30 – 9 p.m. at the Atlanta/Fulton County Public Library, 980 Ponce De Leon Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306, www.gfoatlanta.org.
Wednesday, Oct. 13 – Sunday, Oct. 17
The Atlanta Queer Literary Festival brings five days of the best LGBT writing to Atlanta.