Friday, May 14
Lesbians, take note. Kate Moennig, who played the sexy player Shane on Showtime’s “The L Word,” hosts a party by Girlology and Foreplay Fridays at the Compound. Five female DJs will be spinning all night. Tickets are $10 before 11 p.m. and $15 before midnight. Doors open at 10 p.m. No advance tickets will be sold. Compound, 1008 Brady Ave., Atlanta, GA 30318. www.girlology101.com, www.compoundatl.com.
Fourth Tuesday Happy Hour, held the second Friday of every month, is now at its new location at Mixx. Network and socialize with women and learn more about the Atlanta Lesbian Health Initiative. 6 p.m.-8 p.m., 404-228-4372, 1492 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta 30309
Noted author and activist Pearl Cleage reads from her new novel, “Till You Hear From Me.” The book is set in Atlanta’s West End and deals with a father and daughter relationship during the Obama era. 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, www.chariscircle.org
Make sure you wear your best undies as DJ Vicki Powell throws a Panty Raid party, spinning the beats that will make you want to pull your pants down. There will be a panty/manty contest, too. No cover before 10 p.m. Bellissima, 570 Amsterdam Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306. 404-917-0220, www.myspace.com/bellissima_lounge
Friday, May 14 – Saturday, May 15
Panther Leather/Levi holds its 22nd anniversary weekend with its first monthly bar night at the Atlanta Eagle on Friday from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. and then with an anniversary cookout and $5 beer bust on Saturday from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. All proceeds go to The Living Room, which helps people with HIV/AIDS and their families find affordable housing. 306 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.pantherll.org, www.atlantaeagle.com
Saturday, May 15
Help send Chandler Bearden, Mr. Atlanta Eagle 2010 (pictured with last year’s winner, Alan Penrod) to International Mr. Leather in Chicago by coming to a fundraiser that will include raffles, auctions, and maybe some naughty games as well. 7 p.m., Atlanta Eagle, 306 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.atlantaeagle.com.
The gay National Flag Football League of Atlanta takes to the field at Candler Park for some pigskin action. Games begin at 9:45 a.m. 585 Candler Park Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30307. www.nffla.com
Woof! Bears, cubs, otters and those who love them unite for a good cause at a CHRIS Kids pre Premiere Party with DJ Blaine at the Heretic. Cover is $5 before 11 p.m. and $10 after 11 p.m. with $1 of admission going directly to CHRIS Kids. Heretic, 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.hereticatlanta.com
It’s a Hot Mess dance party at Mary’s with MC 5 Hour Boner and DJ Bear Dawg duking it out all night in a reenactment of the Battle of the Bulge. 9 p.m., Mary’s, 1287 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, www.marysatlanta.com
Isis King of America’s Next Top Model hosts Traxx Nightclub’s Saturday night party. This is the night when fashion, glamour and style collide with music and dance. 11:30 p.m.-5 a.m., Traxx Nightclub, 1287 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30034, www.traxxatlanta.com
Saturday, May 15 – Sunday, May 16
The Women’s Outdoor Network holds ongoing fitness programs on Saturdays and Sundays at various locations and times. Contact Alison Hall at Alison.hall@suntrust.com to get on the distribution list to learn when and where the group is meeting each week. www.wonatlanta.com
Sunday, May 16
Hotlanta Softball League action is underway. Games begin at 9 a.m. with the last game played at 5 p.m. Check the league’s website for where the host bar is after the games. West Metro Softball Complex, 7301 Campbellton Road, Atlanta, GA 30331, www.hotlantasoftball.org
“Quench” your thirst and move to the beats of DJ Chris Griswold who is behind the tables at the Artmore Hotel. 3 p.m.-7 p.m., Artmore Hotel, 1302 W. Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309, www.artmorehotel.com
Ladies at Play offers up a new party where the name of the game is Spades. Sip cocktails while playing the popular card game in “Ladies Play Spades” with DJ M3 spinning. 7 p.m.-11 p.m., Pie 950, 950 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309. www.ladiesatplay.com
Monday, May 17
Take part in a local action as part of the International Day Against Homophobia, organized by 89.3 WFRG FM queer radio show program “Alternative Perspectives.” A “Shirt Off My Back” march will be at 5 p.m., meeting at 10th and Piedmont to march to the event at Virginia-Highland Church. Speakers begin at the church at 6 p.m. at 743 Virginia Ave., NE Atlanta, GA 30306, www.atlantahomophobiaday.blogspot.com
The Stars of the Century are always fierce, every Monday at Jungle. Doors open at 10:30 p.m. with the New Kids Show beginning at 11 p.m. Stars of the Century take the stage at midnight. Jungle, 2115 Faulkner Road, Atlanta, GA 303024. www.jungleclubatlanta.com
Tuesday, May 18
The FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office will host a conference to educate law enforcement about the Matthew Shepard & James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. The meeting will take place in the student center auditorium at Georgia State University. Community organizations are asked to attend from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., while law enforcement personnel are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 360 Student Center, 44 Courtland St., Atlanta, GA 30303-3973
Award-winning author K.M. Soehnlein reads and signs his new book, “Robin and Ruby,” featuring a gay teen protagonist and his sister maneuvering through a turbulent summer weekend in the 1980s. 7:30 p.m., Outwrite Bookstore & Coffeehouse, 991 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.outwritebooks.com
Tuesday, May 18 – Sunday, May 23
Like Sesame Street for grownups, the hilarious but decidedly adult “Avenue Q” comes to Atlanta beginning today and continuing through May 23. Help benefit Positive Impact and save $5 on your tickets by purchasing tickets online. 8 p.m., Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339, www.cobbenergycentre.com, www.positiveimpact-atl.org
Wednesday, May 19
They’re driving you up the wall! Well, kind of. The Dixie Dyno’mos: Georgia’s LGBT-friendly rock climbing club, meets from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at Wall Crawlers, 1522 DeKalb Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307. For more information, search for their name on Facebook.
Wednesday, May 19 – Thursday, May 20
Abracadabra! David Copperfield’s magical act comes to the Fabulous Fox Theatre for two nights. Showtime Wednesday is 8 p.m. and Thursday at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Just don’t let him make you disappear. Tickets are $26-$44 plus fees. 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308, www.foxtheatre.org
Thursday, May 20
Pearl Cleage reads from and signs her new book, “Till You Hear From Me.” 7:30 p.m., Outwrite Bookstore & Coffeehouse, 991 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.outwritebooks.com
Net Work and play with the men from Obsessions, What’s the T, Traxx and the women from Traxx Girls every Thursday. Activities include Xbox, Playstation, pool tables, card games and computer dating games. 11 p.m., Obsessions, 4525 Glenwood Road, Decatur, GA 30032. www.clubobsessions.com, www.traxxatlanta.com, www.whatsthet.com
Friday, May 21
The “Music Men of Midtown” — a singer/songwriter showcase — features some of the best from the gayborhood. Set to perform are Sean Kagalis, Mike Rickard, Guyton Maurice, trans man Bucky Motter and Juan Cezar, who also hosts. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with showtime at 8 p.m. $5. Bellissima, 560-B Amsterdam Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306, www.myspace.com/bellissima_lounge
Since the fourth Friday of the month falls during Memorial Day weekend, the Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce bumps up its monthly Fourth Friday networking event to today. Cover is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., The Mission Motif, 1963 Hosea K, /Williams Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30317. www.atlantagaychamber.org
It doesn’t matter if you pitch or catch at this party. The Jock/Sports Party edition of ManShaft begins with happy hour from 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. with DJ Warm & Fuzzy and DJ Sensational Gravity Boy. Stay late with DJ Diablo Rojo and a midnight underwear/jock strap toss. Gay sports teams will be on hand selling shooters for their clubs. Mary’s, 1287 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316. themanshaft.blogspot.com, www.marysatlanta.com
If you’re asking who is Barry Brandon, then you haven’t been paying attention. He’s pretty much everywhere these days and now the musician and promoter is bringing a new party to the Atlanta scene. “Who?” debuts today with performances by Brandon as well as Jose Luis Rodriguez, Bari, Kyle Kirkland, Miss Lady Flex, Peep Peep and Vas D of Le Sexoflex and Dax! DJ Vicki Powell will be on the turntables as well. $6 cover. 10 p.m. My Sister’s Room, 1271 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, www.mysistersroom.com
Saturday, May 22
It’s Open Play every Saturday with the Atlanta Team Tennis Association. Cost is $5 for members, $10 for non-members and free for first timers. Play is from 1 p.m.-6 p.m., Glenlake Tennis Center, 1121 Church St., Decatur, GA 30030, 404-377-7231, slice.atta.org
The News from Lake Wobegon comes to Atlanta when Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion is staged live at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Ticket prices range from $35-$75 plus fees. 5:45 p.m., 660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308,
www.foxtheatre.org
Ladies Night at Sauced Restaurant and Lounge features DJ Vicki Powell who teams up with chef Ria Pell to bring food to your bellies and beats to your feet. 10 p.m. 753 Edgewood Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, www.saucedatlanta.com
Nicole Paige Brooks from “Atlanta, Georgia!” hosts Saturday Night Fever at LeBuzz with special guests. 11 p.m. LeBuzz, 585 Franklin Road Marietta, GA 30067, www.thenewlebuzz.com
Saturday, May 22 – Sunday, May 23
The AIDS Vaccine 200 bike ride sets off Saturday morning from the Emory School of Medicine, rides to Camp Rock Eagle in Eatonton, then returns to Emory on Sunday. Help welcome the riders back from their 200-mile journey with a BBQ celebration at 5 p.m. on Sunday at Emory School of Medicine, 1648 Pierce Drive, Atlanta, GA 30322, www.actioncycling.org
Monday, May 24
They’re queer as a three-dollar bill. Or at least they’re funny. The all openly gay comedy group Queer on Their Feet comes to Atlanta for one night only featuring Jennie McNulty, Diana Yanez and Daniel Leary, who have appeared on Logo and Last Comic Standing. The night includes stand up comedy as well as improv. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com. 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, 1911 Cliff Valley Way NE, Atlanta, GA 30329, www.queerontheirfeet.com, www.uuca.org.
Get your week off on the right note with Drag on the Edge hosted by Alexandria Martin and featuring Lady Shabazz, Martina Diamante, Phoenix and LaTasha Shante Shuntel. Blake’s on the Park, 227 10th St., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com
Wednesday, May 26
The Queer Literary Fiction Club meets to discuss “More of This World or Maybe Another” by Barb Johnson. The facilitated book group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month. 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.chariscircle.org
Bring out your crazy self with “Crazy Bitch Bingo” and test your knowledge in such serious topics as pop culture, TV and music. 8 p.m.-10 p.m., Joe’s on Juniper, 1049 Juniper St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309.
www.crazybitchbingo.com, www.joesatlanta.com
Thursday, May 27 – Monday, May 31
MondoHomo, a five-day “queer art, spoken word, dance party, hip-hop-electro clash, politics, film, BBQ, theater, music, burlesque, social action diversity-lovin’ festival of fun queer space,” takes place over Memorial Day weekend. $25 gets you in for the entire fest. Eyedrum, 290 MLK Drive, Atlanta, GA 30312, www.mondohomo.com, www.eyedrum.org