Through Oct. 15
St. Mark United Methodist Church has an Atlanta Pride Then and Now exhibition that celebrates our history and welcomes the present Pride season.. Begins at 6 p.m. Oct. 13, begins at Noon Oct. 14 and 15, 781 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.facebook.com/events/674987806029288/permalink/676393975888671
View the Shower of Stoles at All Saints’ Episcopal Church. It’s a collection of over 300 liturgical stoles and other sacred items celebrating the gifts of LGBT clergy who have been excluded from service because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. 634 West Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.facebook.com/events/133035380653043
Friday, Oct. 13
Join Exhale Spa for a Pride Yoga Class to Benefit Lost-n-Found Youth. The donation-based vinyasa class helps the group achieve its mission to eradicate LGBT youth homelessness in Atlanta. 5:45 – 6:45 p.m., 1065 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.facebook.com/events/167695223786449
WUSSY MAG and Chappy invite you to a free Chappy Hour at 10th & Piedmont, including complimentary signature cocktails, plus Chappy gift totes for the first 150 through the door. 7 – 9:30 p.m., 991 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.facebook.com/events/1930620613844289
Join 4,000 of your closest friends at the one, the only, the Official Atlanta Pride Kickoff at the Georgia Aquarium. The VIP reception will start the night, then it’s on to the main area for the big party, including beats from NYC DJ Joey Zeb and the AT&T Dolphin Celebration show. 7 – 11 p.m., 225 Baker St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30313, www.facebook.com/events/1405126539568790
Yvonne Monet Events, Jami Atlanta and Jen-Chase Daniels present Épique Pride 2017 featuring DJ Annalyze, DJ Sed The Saint, Yvonne Monet, The Salt Shaker, a burlesque revue, go-go dancers, two dance floors, complimentary photo booth and more. 8 p.m. – 3 a.m., 1080 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.eventbrite.com/e/epique-2017-pride-party-8pm-til-3am-tickets-37365533316
Bellissima Promotions present the iconic DJ Tracy Young and DJ FreeCity at the Heaven Pride Party at Park Tavern featuring ongoing sexy performances throughout the night and one of the best patios in Midtown. 9 p.m. – 2:45 a.m., 500 10th St. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.facebook.com/events/141086733161133
Bear Invasion and the Heretic invite you to Heretic Pride Friday with DJ Shane Stiel. 9 p.m. – 3 a.m., 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road N.E., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.hereticatlanta.com
Dynasty Event Lounge in West Midtown is the spot for the FAMA party, featuring beats by international DJ Hansell Leyva, who’s in town from Miami. Also special performances by Alexia Markova, Isabella Sarazua and Aaron Arzate. 10 p.m. – 3 a.m., 1745 Defoor Pl. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318, www.ticketbud.com
DJ/Producer Gareth Emery returns to Atlanta for a performance at Opera, presented by Chris Coleman Enterprises. 10 p.m. – 3 a.m., 1150 Crescent Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.facebook.com/events/150488108887159
Mary’s hosts Latin Discoteca Pride with DJ Brian Rojas and DJ Esme, hosted by Hydrangea Heath. 10 p.m. – 3 a.m., 1287 Glenwood Ave. S.E., Atlanta, GA 30316, www.marysatlanta.com
DJ Martin Fry is on the decks at Xion late night, 3 – 7 a.m., 2043 Cheshire Bridge Road N.E., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.wanttickets.com
Saturday, Oct. 14
How about Free Maha Yoga with Atlanta Pride Grand Marshal Swama Jaya Devi Bhagavati to start the day right? Hosted by Kashi Atlanta Ashram and featuring live music by Kashi Atlanta Kirtan Wallahs. 10 – 11:30 a.m., Piedmont Park, Oak Hill near the 12th Street Gate, www.facebook.com/events/1576265992430522
Gray Pride is back, sponsored by AARP. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the 12th Street Gate Visitors Center in the park, www.atlantapride.org
The Atlanta Pride Gaymer Space hosted by Atlanta Outworlders is at the bandstand in Piedmont Park, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., www.atlantapride.org
Check out the Atlanta Pride Cultural Exhibit and Interactive Art from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. in Piedmont Park, www.atlantapride.org.
Today only, it’s the Atlanta Pride Car and Motorcycle Show, at the roadway inside the park between the 12th and 14th Street gates from 10:45 a.m. – 4 p.m., www.atlantapride.org
The Satuday lineup on the Nissan Stage kicks off at 11 a.m. and is as follows:
11 a.m. House Music
12 p.m. Literary Block
2:20 p.m. Heather Mae
3:10 p.m. Evan Greer
4 p.m. The Cover Girlz
4:50 p.m. MonteQuarlo
5:40 p.m. TOMBOi
The Satuday lineup on the Bud Light Stage kicks off at 11 a.m. and is as follows:
11 a.m. House Music
12 p.m. Comedy Block
2:10 p.m. Tangina Stone
3 p.m. Johnathan Celestin
3:50 p.m. Prisca
4:40 p.m. Norwood
5:35 p.m. Chelsea Shag
6:40 p.m. Queer Your Gender Dance Party with DJ Canvas
WUSSY MAG and Chappy host a Bottoms Up! Pop-Up Drag Brunch at Revelator Coffee Company, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., 691 14th St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318, www.facebook.com/events/278358342657457
The NAMES Project AIDS Quilt is on display at Oak Hill in Piedmont Park today only, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., www.atlantapride.org
The Atlanta Pride Family Zone presented by Turner is in the Piedmont Park meadow from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. today, www.atlantapride.org
Trans folks and allies unite! It’s the Trans March, stepping off at the Charles Allen Gate at 2 p.m. sharp, www.atlantapride.org. See march route on page 74.
Today only, it’s the Youth Liberation Space, sponsored by the Georgia Safe Schools Coalition featuring games, activities and music. 2 – 6 p.m. at the Piedmont Park Dock (near the 12th Street Gate), www.atlantapride.org
The Saturday lineup on the Coca-Cola Stage kicks off at 2 p.m. and is as follows:
2 p.m. Hero the Band
3 p.m. Jason Maek & Zaena
3:55 p.m. Madison Beer
4:50 p.m. MAX
5:45 p.m. Arrested Development
6:55 p.m., Rita Ora
7:45 p.m. DeJ Loaf
8:50 p.m. The Pointer Sisters
It’s the Annual Pride Dyke March, stepping off at the Charles Allen Gate at 6 p.m. sharp, www.atlantapride.org
Kia Comedy hosts OUT Staged: Lesbian Variety Show at MSR, 8 – 10 p.m., 66 12th St. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.facebook.com/events/123612054931111
DJ Roland Belmares is on tap at the Heretic from 9 p.m. – 12 a.m., 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road N.E., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.hereticatlanta.com
Everything’s better with a little DJ Joe Gauthreaux, appearing at Jungle for the final time before the club closes next month. 9 p.m. – 3 a.m., 2115 Faulkner Road N.E., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.jungleatl.com
Soul Seduction brings the best in hip hop and R&B to Mixx Atlanta, 10 p.m. – 3 a.m., 1492 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.facebook.com/events/225588417974772
DJ Paulo gets the boys moving at Xion, 3 – 7 a.m., 2043 Cheshire Bridge Road N.E., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.wanttickets.com
Sunday, Oct. 15
The Atlanta Pride Gaymer Space hosted by Atlanta Outworlders is at the bandstand in Piedmont Park, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., www.atlantapride.org
Check out the Atlanta Pride Cultural Exhibit and Interactive Art from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. in Piedmont Park, www.atlantapride.org.
The Livingston Restaurant + Bar hosts its annual Pride on the Terrace. For $28, enjoy Livingston’s Pride parade brunch, entertainment from DJ Yvonne Monet and 3-hour complimentary parking. VIP tickets are also available for $75 which guarantee exclusive terrace seating with prime parade views, a complimentary Mimosa, Bloody Mary or Julep (after 12:30 p.m.), entertainment from DJ Yvonne Monet, brunch and 3-hour complimentary parking. Reserve your table by emailing info@thegeorgianterrace.com or calling 404.898.8300. 11 a.m., 659 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.livingstonatlanta.com
The 17th Annual Official Atlanta Pride Brunch is at Empire State South, with doors opening at 11:30 a.m. and service starting at 12:30 p.m., 999 Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.atlantapride.org
It’s the big one! The Atlanta Pride Parade steps off at Noon from downtown and makes its way through Midtown and to Piedmont Park, www.atlantapride.org
Gray Pride is back, sponsored by AARP. 2 – 6 p.m. at the 12th Street Gate Visitors Center in the park, www.atlantapride.org
The Atlanta Pride Family Zone presented by Turner is in the Piedmont Park meadow from 2 – 7 p.m. today, www.atlantapride.org
The Sunday lineup on the NissanStage kicks off at 2:30 p.m. and is as follows:
2:30 p.m. House Music
3:30 p.m. Youth Block
The Sunday lineup on the Bud Light Stage kicks off at 2 p.m. and is as follows:
2:30 p.m. House Music
3:30 p.m. DJ Mark DeMarko
The NOH8 Campaign returns to Atlanta today. Stop by the Nissan booth at Atlanta Pride anytime between 3 – 6 p.m. to pose for an official #NOH8 photo by photographer Adam Bouska. Photos are first-come, first-serve and no reservations needed. Be one of the first 250 people in line to receive a free solo #NOH8 photo, compliments of Nissan. Arrive camera-ready with a plain white shirt to match the signature style of the #NOH8 photos, Piedmont Park. www.noh8campaign.com/event/open-photo-shoot-at-atlanta-pride-hosted-by-nissan
The Sunday lineup on the Coca-Cola Stage kicks off at 3:30 p.m. and is as follows:
3:30 p.m. Michel Jons Band
4:40 p.m. Ty Herndon
5:40 p.m. DJ Nick Ayler
6:35 p.m. DJ Tracy Young
7:30 p.m. Starlight Cabaret
DJ Tony Moran takes over at Opera for those still living it up. 9 p.m. – 3 a.m., 1150 Crescent Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.operaatlanta.com
DJ Alyson Calagna has the late night shift at Xion, 3 – 7 a.m., 2043 Cheshire Bridge Road N.E., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.wanttickets.com