Friday, Jan. 26
Today’s quarterly meeting is a chance to learn about Rainbros and what’s happening with the organization in 2018. For this meeting, pairings will be made of two people up in four categories where they will share their stories in how things have changed in the past 40 to 50 years, 7 – 9 p.m., Out Front Theatre Company, 999 Brady Ave. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318, www.facebook.com/events/737375703119588
Congregation Bet Haverim’s Shabbat Shirah Service — Wave After Wave: Strength & Spirit — is today, 7:30 – 9 p.m., Oakhurst Baptist Church, 222 E. Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 30030, www.facebook.com/events/399932623779622
Experience a night of Prince’s music that you won’t soon forget — performed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and a live band including Nisan Stewart, Agape Jerry, Andrew Gouche, Kevin Randolph, TJ Wilkins and Bonnie Brooksbank. 8 p.m., Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.atlantasymphony.org
Saturday, Jan. 27
Join Patrick Joseph Boston and Kate Cunningham of Crystal Child Collective for a deep healing day retreat to awaken your senses and higher self. Participants can indulge in yoga, reiki and more in a safe and sacred space. All levels are welcome. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., ART-HAUS Grant Park, 332 Ormond St. S.E., Atlanta, GA 30315, www.facebook.com/events/196730494209506
Actor’s Express has opened Tony Kushner’s epic, AIDS-themed “Angels in America,” running through Feb. 17. Catch a double feature of both parts, “Millennium Approaches” and “Perestroika,” today at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., 887 West Marietta St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318, www.actorsexpress.com
The Trans Gentleman Support Group empowers, educates and brings together the trans gentlemen in the surrounding areas of Atlanta in a safe haven for the gentlemen to engage with like minds and speak openly. 7 – 9 p.m., The Hangout ATL, 448 Ralph David Abernathy Jr. Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30312, www.facebook.com/events/1689496627739243
The Atlanta Eagle hosts an event remembering the late Pamm Burdett, leader of the Lloyd Russell Foundation and Ms. Atlanta Eagle 2002 – 2012. Organizers will be retiring her vest. 8:30 p.m. – 3 a.m., 306 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.facebook.com/events/137470587042925
Bearracuda is back for its first party of 2018. Join DJ Wayne G for the Winter Beef Ball. 9 p.m. – 3 a.m., Heretic Atlanta, 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road N.E., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.facebook.com/events/1845695015460293
Sunday, Jan. 28
Join fellow riders and potential riders to learn about the AV200 and the important mission of Jerusalem House and the Emory Vaccine Center. 4 – 7 p.m., HENRY’S midtown, 132 10th St. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.facebook.com/events/396499120786093
Join Cowtippers on the restaurant’s final day for the Final Herd. Ruby Redd and her Stable o’ Heifers will stampede one last time. The queens will be choosing their favorite hits from the year the restaurant opened in 1993. Cowtippers Steaks & Spirits, 1600 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.facebook.com/events/351399918659282
Monday, Jan. 29 – Tuesday, Jan. 30
The 2018 State of Latinos Conference brings together key speakers, advocates and leaders to initiate the conversation on key issues impacting the booming Latino population in Georgia. U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is the keynote speaker at this inaugural event. Hyatt Regency Atlanta – Centennial Ballroom, 265 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30303, www.thelaa.org
Monday, Jan. 29
Enjoy cliMAX Monday from 7 p.m. – 3 a.m. at the Atlanta Eagle, 306 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E, Atlanta, GA 30308, www.atlantaeagle.com
Tuesday, Jan. 30
GCADV, in collaboration with the Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault and the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, will provide breakfast with legislators and networking with other advocates and allies. Learn about current public policy issues and join in the movement to stop violence against women, Central Presbyterian Church, 201 Washington St. S.W., Atlanta, GA 30303, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., www.facebook.com/events/125121034935211
Wednesday, Jan. 31
WUSSY MAG is back with their monthly campy feature film, and this go-round it’s the 1999 satirical comedy “But I’m a Cheerleader!” 7 p.m., Plaza Theatre, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30306, www.facebook.com/events/1021781021292981
Thursday, Feb. 1
Out Front Theatre Company presents the southeastern premiere of Bathsheba Doran’s poignant and humorous “The Mystery of Love,” running through Feb. 18. Deep in the American South, Charlotte and Jonny have been best friends since they were nine. She’s Jewish, he’s Christian; he’s black, she’s white. Their differences intensify their connection, until sexual desire complicates everything. 8 p.m., 999 Brady Ave. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318, www.facebook.com/events/1123717461099106
“Respect Yourself: The Music of a Movement” will celebrate the great musical contributions of African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement. In addition to the music will be remarks from Congressman Hank Johnson about the accomplishments of Congressman John Lewis. 8 – 10 p.m., City Winery Atlanta, 650 North Ave. N.E., Ste. 201, Atlanta, GA 30308, www.facebook.com/events/137313763609341
UPCOMING
Saturday, Feb. 3
HRC Atlanta is going to Bourbon Street with its 21st annual bowling tournament, Mardi Gras Bowl. Join for a fun and festive masquerade-themed afternoon of bowling, prizes and music. Remember to bring your credit card, 12 – 5 p.m., Midtown Bowl, 1936 Piedmont Circle N.E., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.facebook.com/events/704524109740080
Atlanta Prime Timers meet today at 3 p.m., Phillip Rush Center Annex, 1530 DeKalb Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.rushcenteratl.org
A special recital performance featuring world-renowned tenor Gianluca Sciarpelletti is a fundraiser for Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, 4 – 6 p.m., First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave., Decatur, GA 30030, www.facebook.com/events/366267873838381
Monday, Feb. 5
Trans and Friends is a youth-focused group for trans people, people questioning their own gender and aspiring allies, providing a facilitated space to discuss gender, relevant resources and activism around social issues. 7 – 8:30 p.m., Charis Books and More, 1189 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307,
www.charisbooksandmore.com
Saturday, Feb. 10
Join the Atlanta Bucks for the first ever Bucks Meat Raffle, a different kind of Bachelor Auction. Highlights include 10 date packages, a beer bust and lots of rugby boys to flirt with. Woofs on Piedmont, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m., 2425 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.facebook.com/events/1756394217768500