Nightlife at a Glance: February 14-29

Friday, Feb. 14

Cupid put down his arrows and decided to make people dance this yeah! Mark your calendars for Bless Yr Heart – A Queer Valentine’s Dance Party put on by Southern Fried Queer Pride. The event celebrates queer love in all of its forms: relationships, self-love, community love, and more. The night will feature DJ sets by chel xi (PRISM) & Jsport (Club Morph) and performances by Evangeline Laveau, JayBella Banks, La Reina, Paege Turner, and SZN ALXNDR as well as a super queer, kitsch photo booth.

10pm – 2am

The Bakery Atlanta

 

Get your love day on with a twist. Enjoy Ritual’s Moulin Rouge Valentine Day Party with DJs Ghost and Codec.

10pm – 3am

Heretic Atlanta

 

Saturday, Feb. 15

Deep South presents Horse Meat Disco tonight, with Cody and Phoenix at the door. Initially established in 2003 at The Eagle in London’s Vauxhall, Horse Meat Disco has evolved into a powerful force in queer and club culture as a whole, while staying local to its original home. Co-founded by James Hillard and Jim Stanton, and encompassing residents Severino and Luke Howard, the crew continue to maintain not only the weekly party but several residencies in cities across the world, alongside a kaleidoscope of club appearances, festival dates and specially curated mixes.

10pm – 3am

Heretic Atlanta

 

Sunday, Feb. 16

DJ Kevin DuRard returns to Xion after hours for another morning full of top-notch music.

3am – 7am

BJ Roosters

 

Wednesday, Feb. 19

Gather your buds and play Texas Hold ‘Em Poker tonight.

7:30pm

Blake’s on the Park

 

Thursday, Feb. 20

It’s February, y’all! It may be cold outside, but the show upstairs is hot. Come out to Amen: A Drag Show and Competition to see your favorites JayBella Banks, Molly Rimswell, and Taylor Alxndr host and perform Downtown’s best drag show. Contestants for February are Christina Leòn, Debbie Malibu, Demi Valentine, Lisa Couchlocker, Mr. Elle Aye and Pynk S. Dime.

11pm – 2am

Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium

 

Glitz is back again with an all-black cast. February’s theme is The YeeHaw Agenda! Dust off those cowboy boots, put on your ten-gallon hat, lasso a friend, and join us for a night of country bops and black excellence.

11pm

Mary’s

 

Friday, Feb. 21

The Glitz and Glam shows at Lips Atlanta are filled with over the top glamour, big hair, high heels, and a lot of duct tape, hosted by Mr. Charlie Brown.

7:30 and 10pm

 

Saturday, Feb. 22

Jujubee from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” is coming to town for a hilarious night of comedy queens. The event features comedic drag performances from some of your favorite local performers – Brigitte Bidet, Phoenix, Iv Fischer, Miss He, Mo’Dest Volgare, Molly Rimswell, TJ Maxxx, SHI, Dynisty St. James, and more.

9pm – 2am

My Sister’s Room

 

Bearracuda, in its fifth year, is back for its first party of 2020. Join DJ Matt Consola for the Winter Beef Ball.

10pm – 3am

Heretic Atlanta

 

Monday, Feb. 24

Feeling frisky? Fetish Monday returns tonight at the Atlanta Eagle.

7pm

 

Tuesday, Feb. 25

Fire up those brain cells – it’s time for Trivia Tuesdays with DeWayne Morgan. DeWayne will be testing your knowledge of past and present events. Sure, maybe you know the members of the band ABBA, but will you know what African country has Cairo as its capital city? DeWayne does and he’ll lead you through four levels, each one harder than the last. Think you have the game won? Not so fast. The last question of the night is where you can bet it all and win or sink to the bottom. Celebrate the win with a $50 bar tab.

8:30pm

The Hideaway Atlanta

 

Thursday, Feb. 27

Enjoy R&B Thursdays with DJ Bomshell Boogie at My Sister’s Room.

Come release your inner Tina Turner at Pussycat Karaoke with host Angelica D’Paige Brooks.

10:30pm

Midtown Moon

 

UPCOMING

Saturday, Feb. 29

Ooo, Heaven really is a place on Earth! Come get your wings and learn how to fly at Queer Heaven – part drag show, part live music, part dance party. The event features live music by Taylor Alxndr and Klypi and drag performances by Jade Nite, Lisa Couchlocker, Miss He, Molly Rimswell, and Mr Elle Aye.

10pm – 2:30am

The Caledonia Lounge