From fundraisers to festivals, spring is filled with LGBT options.

HRC Atlanta Dinner
May 4 | www.atlantahrcdinner.org

Atlanta’s largest LGBT fundraiser benefits the national work of the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT political group. This year’s speakers include “Glee” star Matthew Morrison. The HRC Black Party follows at Jungle with DJ David Knapp. For more, see Page 6.

Gay Days at Tybee Island
May 3-5 | www.gaysavannah.com

Head to the beach near Savannah, Ga., for a full weekend of events including the White Party on Saturday night with recording artist Randy Jones, the original cowboy from The Village People.

Eight great spring events

Premiere Party
June 1 | www.chriskids.org

This annual fundraiser benefits Chris Kids, which helps young people who would otherwise be homeless, including LGBT young people. The cocktail party and silent auction is held at Mason Murer Fine Arts Gallery, drawing a crowd of more than 600.

Atlanta Cotillion presents Cirque de Nuit
June 8 | www.atlantacotillion.com

Atlanta Cotillion leaves behind its old format of crowning debutante queens, starting a new tradition with its Cirque de Nuit avant-garde ball. The fundraising now begins in spring with an annual bash where a year-long challenge is issued to groups of volunteers who compete to raise the most money for AID Atlanta.

East Point Possums
June 15 | www.eastpointpossums.com

The Southeast’s largest drag extravaganza takes over the Commons in downtown East Point each June. This year’s event benefits Lost-N-Found Youth in partnership with Atlanta Pride.

Evening for Equality
June 29 | www.georgiaequality.org

Summer may officially start June 21, but go ahead and get your tickets now for Evening for Equality, the annual fundraiser and awards dinner for Georgia Equality, the state’s largest LGBT political group.

Hotlanta Softball’s Big Peach Tournament
May 24-26 | www.hslbigpeach.com

The gay Hotlanta Softball League hosts teams from around the country for Memorial Day Weekend, packing in plenty of softball games plus the Mr. & Ms. Big Peach pageant, more nightlife events and a Sunday brunch. Play ball, y’all!

Mondo Homo
Memorial Day Weekend
www.mondohomo.com

Queer culture is in the spotlight Memorial Day weekend with Mondo Homo, a multi-day festival featuring queer musicians, spoken-word artists, theater, film, burlesque and more. Details for this year’s fest haven’t been announced yet.

More spring events

Ready to plan even more of your spring LGBT agenda? Check out these events that are either LGBT-focused or sure to draw LGBT crowds, and be sure to read the Best Bets in each GA Voice issue for additional nightlife, entertainment and community gatherings.

APRIL

Women’s Music in the Mountains
April 26-28 at Fox Mountain Camp & Artist Retreat
Cherry Log, Ga.
www.foxmtncamp.com

Bearapalooza
April 26-28 at OZ Campground
Unadilla, Ga.
www.ozcampground.com

Atlanta S/M Solidarity
April 26-28
Spring in the South
www.asmsolidarity.org/sits/

Atlanta Bucks Purple Dress Run
April 27
www.atlantabucksrugby.org

MAY

Gaylaxicon
May 2-5 at the Atlanta Marriott Century Center
www.outlantacon.org

Doggies on the Catwalk
May 3 at the W-Atlanta Midtown
www.fashionado.net

2013 LGBTQA Youth Summit
May 4 at North Gwinnett High School
www.northgwinnett.com

Papi’s Cinco de Mayo Carnival
May 5 at Las Margaritas
www.lasmargaritasatlanta.com

PALS Bingo: Safari theme
May 8 at Jungle Club
www.palsatlanta.org

Bear Mayhem
May 10-12 at River’s Edge Campground
Dewy Rose, Ga.
http://bit.ly/ZJ9nBu

International Day Against Homophobia
May 17 at First Christian Church of Decatur
http://on.fb.me/17LeLaV

AIDS Vaccine 200 bike ride
May 18-19 at Emory University
http://actioncycling.kintera.org/

Dodgeball: Tournament for a Cause
For the Kid in All of Us
May 18 at Decatur Rec Center
www.forthekid.org

Randy Roberts Live!
May 18 at Mixx Atlanta
www.mixxatlanta.com

Pet Cotillion to benefit PALS Atlanta
May 19 at Piedmont Bark
www.palsatlanta.org

Decatur Arts Festival
May 25-26
www.decaturartsfestival.com

Atlanta Jazz Festival
May 25-27
www.atlantafestivals.com

ManShaft: Military Edition
May 31 at Cockpit
www.facebook.com/cockpit.atlanta

JUNE

Virginia Highland Summerfest
June 1-2
www.vahi.org/summerfest

Atlanta Fringe Festival
June 5-9
www.atlantafringe.org

OurSong LGBT Chorus: The Singing Heart
June 7-8
www.oursongatlanta.org

Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts
June 8-9
www.peachtreehillsfestival.com

PALS Bingo:  Toga theme
June 12 at Jungle Club
www.palsatlanta.org

Southeast Leatherfest
June 20-23
www.seleatherfest.com

Atlanta Freedom Bands: “American Journey”
June 22 at Grace UMC
www.atlantafreedombands.com

Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus: Singing Out Loud: Living the Legacy
June 28-29
www.agmchorus.org