Friday, May 24
Charis Books screens the documentary “Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years 1984 – 1992” tonight at 7 p.m., www.charisbooksandmore.com
Bwb appears with Chrisette Michele, who played Black Gay Pride in 2011, at 7:30 p.m. at Chastain Park Amphitheatre, www.livenation.com
Gay singer-pianist Michael Feinstein performs at 8 p.m. at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, www.aso.org
Singer-songwriter Jen Foster performs at 8 p.m. at Eddie’s Attic, www.eddiesattic.com
Edie Cheezburger presents The Other Show on Fridays. Doors open at 8:30 p.m., show at 9:30 p.m. at Jungle, www.jungleclubatlanta.com
DJ Stan Jackson spins at 10 p.m. at the Heretic, www.hereticatlanta.com
Enjoy Mr./Mrs. Atlanta Eagle Bar Night at 10 p.m. at the Atlanta Eagle, www.atlantaeagle.com
“Rupaul’s Drag Race” sensation Raven rocks the joint at 11 p.m. tonight at Burkhart’s, www.burkharts.com
Shavonna B. Brooks hosts Extravaganza at 11 p.m. Saturday nights at Burkhart’s, www.burkharts.com
Saturday, May 25
The Atlanta Rollergirls host a Basic Skills Workshop at 11 a.m., 1721 Wilmat Drive, Norcross, 30093, www.atlantarollergirls.com
JustUsATL, a youth-run organization that provides a safe space for LGBTQQA youth, celebrates its first anniversary with games, meet-and-greets, dinner and more, 6 – 9 p.m. at JustUsATL, www.justusatl.org
Expect to see undergarments galore at the Boxers, Briefs & Bras Fashion Underwear & Swimsuit Show from 6 – 10 p.m. at Jungle, www.jungleatl.com
Gay singer-songwriter Lucas Miré celebrates his CD release concert at 7 p.m. at Eddie’s Attic, www.eddiesattic.com
The Heretic hosts Country Night Dancing beginning at 8 p.m., followed by DJ Mike Pope. www.hereticatlanta.com
Play, Atlanta’s new Latino night, heats up at 10 p.m. Saturdays at Mixx, www.mixxatlanta.com
DJ Birdman graduates from high school and throws a party, with all kinds of merriment and special guests, 10 p.m. – 3 a.m., LeBUZZ, www.thenewlebuzz.com
Sounds by DJ Roots Queen & DJ E spice up the LovHer: Memorial Day Edition party, 10:30 p.m. – 3 a.m. at Takorea, www.lovheratl.com
Check out “The Q,” as four drag queens hold a roundtable “kaffee klatsch” discussion with local celebs and authors, cooking segments and more. 9-10:30 p.m. then DJ Alex Acosta spins for a gym-themed Locker Room Party at Jungle, www.jungleatl.com
My Sister’s Room hosts the Traxx Girls Memorial Party with DJ Ree De La Vega, www.mysistersroom.com
Sunday, May 26
The Heretic brings the beach to the ATL at the Summer Kick Off Party, with swimsuit contest and DJ Mike Pope and more. Benefits Joining Hearts. 3 – 9 p.m. at the Heretic, www.hereticatlanta.com
Ladies at Play hosts a Memorial Day Weekend party at AJA beginning at 10 p.m., www.ladiesatplay.com
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Hosted by the gay Hotlanta Softball League, the Big Peach tournament brings dozens of teams from around the country to compete in three divisions, with plenty of social events as well. www.hslbigpeach.com
The Decatur Arts Festival takes to the Decatur Square on Saturday and Sunday for two days of art, music, theater, children’s activities and more. Musical performances include Shawn Mullins on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and Delta Moon on Sunday at 4 p.m. www.decaturartsfestival.com
The Atlanta Jazz Festival brings music, vendors and more to Piedmont Park from Saturday to Monday, including a performance at 7 p.m. Saturday by Meshell Ndegeocello, who is bi and known for her politically charged lyrics. www.atlantafestivals.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, June 8
As part of Stonewall Month, Atlanta Pride and Metro Atlanta Democratic Socialists of America offer an Insider history of LGBT Atlanta, 11 a.m. at Open Door Community, www.opendoorcommunity.org
“Cirque Nuit,” the 2013 version of the Atlanta Cotillion/AID Atlanta fundraiser, is tonight from 7 p.m. – 1 a.m. at the Delta Heritage Museum Hangar,
www.atlantacotillion.com
Three years of love, looks and diversity are honored at H2(H)O3, the Bedlam third-anniversary party. 9 p.m. – 3 a.m., Wetbar of the Atlanta W Downtown,
www.watlantadowntown.com
The weekend Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts offers a park full of arts and crafts, with an emphasis on Georgia artists. Peachtree Hills Recreation Center, www.peachtreehillsfestival.com
Monday, June 10
Stevie and Lindsey and the rest of Fleetwood Mac perform at 8 p.m. at Philips Arena, www.philipsarena.com
Sting performs at 8 p.m. at Chastain Park, www.chastainseries.com
Tuesday, June 11
A part of Stonewall Month, catch the “On these Shoulders We Stand” screening, sponsored by Touching Up Our Roots and Atlanta Pride, at 7 p.m. at the Midtown Art Cinema, www.atlantapride.org
Billy Idol rocks at 8:30 p.m. at the Tabernacle, www.tabernacleatl.com
Wednesday, June 12
Stephen Mosher and Pat Dwyer – the male couple who get married in every state they can – appear at a screening of “Married and Counting,” sponsored by Out On Film and Atlanta Pride, 7 p.m. at the Midtown Art Cinema, www.outonfilm.org
Toga is the theme for PALS Bingo night at 7:30 p.m. at Jungle, www.palsatlanta.org
Friday, June 14 – Saturday, June 15
Indigo Girls and Joan Baez play two shows at 7 p.m. at Chastain Park Amphitheatre, www.chastainseries.com
Friday, June 14 – Sunday, June 16
Peach Party weekend features DJs Twisted Dee, Corey David, Tony Moran, Russ Rich, Paulo, Manny Lehman, David Knapp, Martin Fry and Alyson Calagna spinning at venues including the Heretic, Piedmont Park, Jungle, Xion and Las Margaritas. More info and passes available at www.PeachPartyATL.com
Friday, June 14
Adult film director Chi Chi LaRue appears at Atlanta Pride Night, 10 p.m., BJ Roosters, www.atlantapride.org
Saturday, June 15
In partnership with Atlanta Pride the raucous, drag-heavy East Point Possum Show benefits Lost-n-Found Youth. 7 – 11 p.m., 2727 East Point Street, www.eastpointpossums.com
The Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus debuts its Big Gay Sing at 6 p.m. at Jungle, www.agmchorus.org
Southeast Black & Blue Bound in Leather Night at the Atlanta Eagle, 10 p.m. at the Atlanta Eagle, www.atlantaeagle.com
Sunday, June 16
Manny Lehman spins at private club Xion at 3 a.m., http://cariocaproductions.com/
Tuesday, June 18
Go “Out in the Stands” as the Atlanta Braves host their third annual LGBT night as the Braves take on the New York Mets. 5 – 7 p.m. pre-game meet-and-greet with Ben Cohen, 7 p.m. first pitch, presented by the Atlanta Braves, benefitting the Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation, www.atlantapride.org