FRIDAY, NOV. 29
Swank, the party for women who love women (and guys, too!), holds a Thanksgiving celebration party for the day after Thanksgiving. Featuring VJ Prism. 9 p.m. at Tenth & Piedmont. http://on.fb.me/180nEUB
The M4M Hardbody Revue is a new weekly contest on Fridays. Men compete for $100 in cash in categories such as stripper pole and model. 11 p.m., LeBuzz, www.thenewlebuzz.com
SATURDAY, NOV. 30 Indies First Saturday with Pearl Cleage, Isabel Wilkerson and Fiona Zedde is part of a campaign by authors to give back to independent bookstores. The day will feature each of the listed authors speaking and sharing from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Charis Books & More. www.charisbooksandmore.com
Songwriter’s In-the-Round with Caroline Aiken, Michelle Malone, Dede Vogt and special guest Danielle Howle. 7:30 p.m., Red Clay Theatre, www.eddieowenpresents.com
Early Country with free line dance lessons from 8-9 p.m. Heretic. www.hereticatlanta.com
Divas of the A Thanksgiving Black Party for LGBT women hosted by Mook DaHost Thomas featuring exotic dancers and DJs Silver Knight and Feel X. Visit http://www.divasofthea.com/ for ticket prices. 10 p.m., Center Stage “The Loft,” www.centerstage-atlanta.com
LovHer Thanksgiving celebration with sounds by MJQ Resident Dj Majestik Aka Skenny Kravitz & LovHer resident LilBad AzzDj E. 2 for 1 entry before midnight, $10 all night, Takora, 10:30 p.m. at Takorea, www.LovHerAtl.com
SUNDAY, DEC. 1
Join The Atlanta Sisters dba The Order of the Flaming Sugarbakers and Team Friendly Atlanta for a candlelight vigil at the Historic Old 4th Park on the Beltline to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS. This will be a chance to remembers those in our lives that have been effected and those that love them. 6-7 p.m., http://on.fb.me/HZdgAF
Grammy winner Kristian Bush, one-half of the hit band Sugarland, performs two concerts at Eddie’s Attic with special guests. The first is at 6:30 p.m. the second at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance, $32 at the door. www.eddiesattic.com
Jennifer Knapp and Margaret Becker perform a Christmas Show. 7:30 p.m., Red Clay Theatre, www.eddieowenspresents.com
Grammy-award winner Kanye West, known for his legendary live shows, brings his Yeezus Tour to Philips Arena. 8 p.m. Tickets range from $39.50-$150. www.philipsarena.com
MONDAY, DEC. 2
Encore performance with Kristian Bush and special guests. 8 p.m. www.eddiesattic.com
Luxy Ladies in the Life- Private party for professional lesbian ladies 30 and up. Network with other women who love women in a safe atmosphere.. Enjoy good food specialty drinks and dance the night away. 4pm-10pm at Tanqueray Lounge , 4019 Glenwood Road. Please RSVP at eventbrite.com or meetup.com
THURSDAY, DEC. 5
Join AEN for the annual Year End Holiday Celebration . Bring a new unwrapped toy for the toy drive. There will also be a raffle giveaway. Holiday Special admission is just $10 for guests or included in your AEN membership. Parking is available with $5 overflow parking nearby. Complimentary light bites will be provided. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Henry’s Midtown Tavern, www.aen.org
Atlanta’s Sister of Perpetual Indulgence Night at Woofs this evening includes a coat collection and food drive. The coat collection will be for homeless LGBT youths helped by Lost-N-Found and the food going to Open Hand food drive, 7 p.m., http://on.fb.me/1aKEMHZ
SATURDAY, DEC. 7
SEC Championship Charity Bust hosted by LGBT bowling league Dixie Invitational Bowling Tournament. Money raised will go to charities. 4 p.m. at The Hideway. http://on.fb.me/HSAPuh
Atlanta’s Every Womyn hosts its Taste of Christmas Charity Dinner and Show fundraiser for Lift Up Atlanta. The party includes savory and sweet treats from local restaurants and catering companies. There will also be music, entertainment and a silent auction. $12 for advance tickets, $18 at the door. 6-9 p.m. at UUCA – Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, https://www.eventbrite.com/event/8980530007
The Atlanta Bucks’ Miss Ruck-N-Maul: Down Under edition features hostess Ruby Redd and DJ Pat Scott. More contestants than ever are competing for the title. The Bucks are partnering with Lost -N- Found with a portion of the proceeds going to help homeless LGBT youth. http://on.fb.me/17zDEXC
Southern Bears hold its holiday party from 7-9 p.m. at the Phillip Rush Center. http://on.fb.me/18F7x9n
SUNDAY, DEC. 8
The 11th annual Toy Party sponsored by For the Kid in All of Us includes performance artists with DJ Vicki Powell and DJ Sed. General admission is a new unwrapped toy valued at $20 or more plus a $5 cash donation. There is a VIP experience and also the Ultra Lounge. This holiday cocktail party includes a massive silent auction. 5-9 p.m., America’s Mart Building 3, www.forthekid.org
Dar Williams in concert for a 6 p.m. show and 9 p.m. show. www.eddieowenpresents.com
MONDAY, DEC. 9
The weekly Stars of the Century drag show begins at 10:30 p.m. at Jungle Atlanta. www.jungleatl.com
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11
Edward Austin Hall and Bill Campbell, co-editors of Mothership: Tales from Afrofuturism and Beyond, discuss multiculturalism, diversity, and characters of color in genre fiction. This is a Charis Circle From Margin to Center Literary Event. The suggested donation is $5. 7:30-9 p.m. at Charis Books and More. www.chariscircle.org
The annual Christmas carols sing-a-long at Blake’s on the Park features Dan Lax on keyboards. Complimentary food. 8 p.m., http://www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com/
FRIDAY, DEC. 13
Paparazzi featuring the work of photographer Jon Dean. 10 p.m. at 10th & Piedmont. http://on.fb.me/1gVdHKH
Traxx Girls presents the Showtime edition of Banjee Girl with exotic dancer Juice Box performing. www.mysistersroom.com
SATURDAY, DEC. 14
The Feminist Women’s Health Center hosts a night for people to share why feminism is needed, by telling stories, reading poems or manifestas and more. Featured performers by Tawny Powell and Akua Taylor. $5 suggested donation to go to Charis Circle. 7-9:30 p.m., Charis Books & More. http://on.fb.me/1ay4SkT
Due to popular demand, P!NK has extender her Truth About Love Tour with a stop in Atlanta. 8 p.m. at Philips Arena. Tickets range from $39.50-$125. www.philipsarena.com
SUNDAY, DEC. 15
Wish List is a fundraiser for Joining Hearts that also raises awareness for the organization’s beneficiaries. Entry to the event is either a gift purchased from the 2013 Wish List for Jerusalem House and/or a gift card for a young adult at AID Atlanta ($25 minimum value for either option). Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served and complimentary specialty cocktails will be poured by our wonderful Joining Hearts bartenders. 6-9 p.m., www.joininghearts.org
Create Love! For Women Who Love Women hosts an evening of mixing and mingling. There will be erotic spoken word and wine. 7-10 p.m., http://on.fb.me/17zH5NX