(The Pet Shop Boys come to Atlanta Saturday, Sept. 14)
Friday, Sept. 13
Art on the Beltway is an ongoing exhibit of art, which continues through November 7, with live performance art and exhibits, including work by openly gay artist Gregor Turk. www.artontheeltline.org
The third annual Athens Pride continues through Sunday, with activities planned throughout the city, http://athenspride.com/
The gay-themed film “Four” opens in the ATL with its director Joshua Sanchez and lead actor Wendell Pierce in for an evening Q and A, AMC Phipps Plaza, http://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/amc-phipps-plaza-14
Kai Lin Art presents the new exhibit Perfectly Precarious, 7 – 10 p.m., Kai Lin Art, www.kailinart.com
Jennifer Daniels comes to Red Clay Theatre for a new record release, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the show starting at 8 p.m., www.eddieowenpresents.com
Michelle Malone returns to the Red Light Café for an intimate performance, beginning at 8 p.m., http://redlightcafe.com/
Get your hookah on at the new Hookah Lounge, debuting tonight, 8 p.m. at LeBuzz, www.thenewlebuzz.com
DJ Gustavo Scorpio comes to the Heretic for the Ready 4 Hope Kickoff Party, 10 p.m. at the Heretic, www.hereticatlanta.com
Barry Brandon celebrates the Virgo edition of his Paparazzi parties, 10 p.m. – 3 a.m., 10th and Piedmont, http://www.communitashospitality.com/10th-and-piedmont/
Friday is Ladies Night at Blake’s upstairs, with special guest DJ Liz Owen, beginning at 10 p.m., www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com
Saturday, Sept. 14
A full day of activity highlights the 14th annual Savannah Pride, today at Savannah’s Forsyth Park, www.savpride.com
Two new counseling groups start today: at 3:30 p.m. is “Coping With Life’s Issues,” and at 4:30 is “LGBT Today” at the First MCC Community Center, www.firstmcc.com
Atlanta Pride raises funds at Flower Hour at the Garden Hood, 5 – 7 p.m., www.atlantapride.org
Brewing for Equality is an opportunity to catch up on marriage equality news and have some coffee at the same time, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Starbucks (876 Peachtree Street)
Join author Kenya Jackson from 7:30 – 9 p.m. as she discusses concepts from her self-help memoir, Empty Space: Where is My Stuff? Navigating the Quarterlife Crisis with Wisdom and Skill” at Charis Books, www.charisbooksandmore.com
“Peachtree Battle” is reportedly the longest running comedy in Atlanta history, it’s a comedic look at what happens when the son of one of Atlanta’s high society families announces his engagement to a Hooter’s Girl. The cast includes a heavy drinkin’ grandmother, a cheating husband, a gay son, and an illegal immigrant maid. One night only. Ansley Park Playhouse, www. ansleyparkplayhouse.com
The Atlanta Eagle hosts the Clipper Party for Charity, with haircuts and massage, benefitting Lost –N-Found, 8 p.m., www.atlantaeagle.com
The iconic Pet Shop Boys visit the Atlanta Symphony Hall in support of their new “Electric” album, 8 p.m., www.atlantasymphony.org
Romeo Lee hosts the Lee Family and Friends/Get Lucky show at 9 p.m. at My Sister’s Room, www.mysistersroom.com
DJ Rodolfo Bravat spins at 10 p.m. at Jungle, www.jungleatl.com
GURLfrandz, the new Hollywood Babylon show, is a new drag event featuring the likes of Violet Chachki, Kryean Kally, Lavonia Elberton, 10:30 p.m. at Mary’s, www.marysatlanta.com
Sunday, Sept. 15
Psychotherapist Debonee Morgan talks about “Restarting the Conversation” and PFLAG Support groups, 2:30 – 5 p.m. at St. Mark United Methodist Church, http://www.stmarkumc.org/
Cowboy Envy brings their country songs to Eddie’s Attic, beginning at 5 p.m., www.eddiesattic.com
The Ready for Hope closing party tea dance winds down a busy weekend from 6 p.m. – 12 a.m., Jungle, www.jungleatl.com
The Legendary Engelbert Humperdinck comes to town to croon his greatest hits, 7 p.m. at Cobb Energy Centre, www.cobbenergycenter.com
Monday, Sept. 16
Every Monday is yoga day at Sage. 10 a.m. Phillip Rush Center, www.rushcenteratl.org
Maroon 5 & Kelly Clarkson team up for a night of Top 40 merriment at 7 p.m. at Aaron’s Amphitheatre, www.livenation.com
Tuesday, Sept. 17
Host Ken presents “Let’s Make a Deal” every Tuesday at Friends on Ponce, beginning at 6 p.m., http://www.friendsonponce-atl.com/
Up Close at Mixx presents vocalist Eddie Gammill, 8 p.m. at Mixx, www.mixxatlanta.com
Wednesday, Sept. 18
Tap into your creativity and sign up for a six-week, hands-on course based upon Julia Cameron’s book “The Artist’s Way,” beginning tonight at 7 p.m., Charis Books, www.charisbooksandmore.com
POST-MODern presents: OFFyerHEAD (Britpop + Indie in the EAV), with special guest DJ Todd Rivera spinning classic Britpop & Indie tracks, 9 p.m. at Marys, www.marysatlanta.com
Thursday, Sept. 19
SAGE Atlanta hosts a Cards and Social hour, followed by a general meeting, at 10 a.m. at the Phillip Rush Center, www.rushcenteratl.org
AEN (Atlanta Executive Network ) presents its third Thursday Mix and Mingle, 6:30 p.m., Rooftop 866, www.rooftop866atlanta.com
Miranda Lambert brings her Locked and Reloaded tour to Aaron’s Amphitheatre tonight at 7 p.m., www.livenation.com
Grab your boots for Country Music Night at Woofs, 7 p.m. at Woofs, www.woofsatlanta.com
Charis and Cliterati pair up to present an inviting and fierce open mic & reading series on the 3rd Thursday of every month, hosted by the anarchic spoken word team of Karen G and Theresa Davis, 7:30 p.m., Charis, www.charisbooksandmore.com
Friday, Sept. 20
Out performers Tegan and Sara are among the many acts at this weekend’s Midtown Music Festival at Piedmont Park http://www.musicmidtown.com/
The LGBT themed “Gun Hill Road” screens as part of the Third Friday film series, 7 p.m. at the First Existentialist Congregation, www.firstexistentialist.org
Caroline Aiken and Copious Jones team at Red Clay Theatre, 7:30 p.m., www.eddieowenpresents.com
Drag star Alaska Thunderfuck and DJ King Atlas from Haus of Glitz joins The Other Show XXXL at 9:30 p.m. at Jungle, www.jungleatlanta.com
Come out and join Tank, Mr Atlanta Eagle, and Lizzy, Ms. Atlanta Eagle, for the September bar night and help send Tank off to compete at the American Brotherhood Weekend for American Leatherboy, 10 p.m. at Atlanta Eagle, www.atlantaeagle.com
The birthday edition of Sean Mac’s FUR Friday promises hairy chests galore, 10 p.m. – 3 a.m at the Heretic, www.hereticatlanta.com
Saturday, Sept. 21
The fourth annual South Georgia Pride takes place all day today at John W Saunders Park in Valdosta, GA, http://www.southgapride.com/SGP/Welcome.html
AEN hosts a casual Saturday networking brunch, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Einsteins, www.einsteinsatlanta.com
Join the Armorettes for the Armorette Follies to benefit H.E.R.O. for Children. H.E.R.O. for Children is a non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life for children infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS, 8 – 10 p.m., Heretic, www.hereticatlanta.com
Legendary R&B Diva Aretha Franklin sings her heart out with such hits as “Freeway of Love,” “RESPECT” and “Til You Come Back To Me,” among others, as she takes to the stage of Atlanta’s most historic venue. 8 p.m. Fox Theater. www.arethafranklin.net
The Atlanta Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence hosts the Devil Wears Red/Atlanta Red Dress Party, benefitting the MISTER Center, from 9 p.m. – 3 a.m. at Jungle, www.jungleatl.com
Xion presents DBL Play 1st Party with DJ Joe Gauthreaux, 10 p.m. at the Heretic, www.atlantaheretic.com
Sinful Saturdays at LeBuzz features Destiny Brooks, Heather Daniels and more, 11 p.m., LeBuzz, www.thenewlebuzz.com
Sunday, Sept. 22
Lips Atlanta’s first charity event features drag great Charlie Brown and Phoenix, benefitting Joining Hearts, 6 – 9 p.m., Lips Atlanta, www.LipsUSA.com
Monday, Sept. 23
Blue Monday Karaoke kicks off at 11:30 p.m. with Angelica D’Paige at Burkhart’s, www.burkharts.com
Knomie Moore hosts Jukebox Drag at 8 p.m. each Monday at the Heretic. www.hereticatlanta.com
Wild Cherry Sucret hosts Trivia and Family Feud at Blake’s beginning at 9 p.m., www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com
Tuesday, Sept. 24
Fourth Tuesday women’s social networking group meets for dinner, 6 – 10 p.m., TBD location, http://thehealthinitiative.org
Charis is presenting the “Our Poembody Selves: Everyday Liberation Creativity Sessions” workshop series starting tonight, with Vanessa Huang. For more information, contact Charis, www.charisbooksandmore.com
Rehearse your “Chicago” songs for Showtunes at Amsterdam Atlanta at 9 p.m., www.amsterdamatlanta.com
Wednesday, Sept. 25
A planning meeting for the Atlanta Trans March is tonight at 6 p.m. at Charis, www.charisbooksandmore.com
Enjoy five dollar tacos at Tacos, Tequila and Beer night from 6 – 11 p.m. at
Amsterdam Atlanta, www.amsterdamatlanta.com
Singer/songwriter/feminist icon Ani Difranco visits Variety Playhouse tonight at 8 p.m., www.varietyplayhouse.com
The Cobb Energy Centre presents “A Tribute to Ella, Joe & Basie with Janis Siegel, Kevin Mahogany and the Count Basie Orchestra at 8 p.m. www.cobbenergycentre.com
Wednesday nights are always a celebration with “Hump Night” and your hostess the legendary diva Regina Simms. Don’t miss the fun and frolic as Regina keeps you laughing while the bartenders keep pouring. www.friendsonponce-atl.com
Thursday, Sept. 26
SAGE’s social hour includes plenty of games and interaction, 10 a.m. at the Phillip Rush Center. www.rushcenteratl.org
As part of Civil Rights movie nights, the acclaimed “Prayers for Bobby” screens from 7 – 9 p.m. at Saint Mark United Methodist Center, http://www.stmarkumc.org/
The Feminist Women’s Health Center present its fall fundraiser, Unruly Night of Political Misbehavin!, a night snacks, drinks, music, live performances and a chance to learn about how to get involved in the feminist community, 7 – 9:30 p.m. The Shelter Atlanta, www.TheShelterAtl.com
Disappear Fear plays tonight at 8 p.m. at Red Clay Theatre, www.eddieowenpresents.com
Three dollar admission and cocktails are on tap at Where the Party At?, 11 p.m. at Phase One, www.wassupnatl.com
UPCOMING
Friday, Sept. 27
The Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber (AGLCC) hosts its Fourth Friday event from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Zocalo, www.atlantagaychamber.org
Antigone Rising & A Fragile Tomorrow team up at 7 p.m. at Eddie’s Attic, www.eddiesattic.com
Local boy done good John Mayer returns to the ATL tonight at 7 p.m. at Aaron’s Amphitheatre, www.livenation.com
Sing “All Night Long” along with Lionel Richie tonight at 8 p.m. at Chastain Park, http://www.chastainseries.com/
Folk rock great Richard Bicknell performs at 9:30 p.m. at Eddie’s Attic, www.eddiesattic.com
Edie Cheezburger and other drag personalities raise money for Atlanta Pride at the Other Show benefit, 9:30 p.m., Jungle Atlanta, www.jungleatlcom
Otter Pop is a celebration of otters, wolves, silver foxes, cubs and furry subspecies of men at 10 p.m. at Marys, www.marysatlanta.com
Saturday, Sept. 28
Former Atlanta mayor Shirley Franklin is a guest at CHRIS Kids’ 13th annual CHRIStal Ball event, 6 – 10 p.m. at Georgia Aquarium, www.chriskids.org
Country headliner Martina McBride performs at 7 p.m., Chastain Park, http://www.chastainseries.com/
Hosted by Nicole Paige Brooks, “Legendary Children” is a group photography exhibit featuring work by Blane Bussey, Jon Dean, Blake England, Kevin O, and Matt Terrell at 7 p.m., with a drag show at 9 p.m., gallery 1562, www.gallery1526.com
Wanna be the next Mr. Hideaway Bear and Cub? Come to Roy’s Hideaway Compound for the 8 p.m. competition, www.royshideaway.com
Bedlam presents CirqueDeCabaret La Suite – a dance party with performance art, 10:30 p.m., Jungle Atlanta, www.jungleatl.com
Sunday, Sept. 29
Join Lambda Legal supporters at the annual Atlanta Garden Party to celebrate victories for the LGBT community, with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres provided by Kitchens New Cleghorn, LLC., 3 – 6 p.m. , www.lambdalegal.org