Atlanta’s Black Gay Pride is a massive celebration packed with cultural events and too many parties to count. Check out these line-ups from some of the biggest community organizations and nightlife promoters.
Events are organized by promoter because many offer all-access passes covering each of their weekend events. Some events may be listed under multiple promoters.
Details are subject to change; please visit websites to confirm.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
In The Life Atlanta | www.inthelifeatlanta.org
Thursday, Aug. 29 –
Friday, Aug. 30
GLBT Career Fair & Technology Center
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday
@ Historic Academy of Medicine @ GA Tech
Presented by Meak Productions
Thursday, Aug. 29 –
Saturday, Aug. 31
“Boi, Pull Your Pants Up! The Play”
8 p.m. @ Historic Academy of Medicine
Friday, Aug. 30
Mr. & Miss Atlanta Black Gay Pride
7-11 p.m. @ Historic Academy of Medicine
With Mistress of Ceremony Ava Alexandria
J Setting Competition & Labor Day Jump Off Party
10 p.m. @ 595 North Ave.
Presented by Project Turn Around; hosted by Derek J
Onyx Black Gay Pride Mix & Mingle
10 p.m. – 2 a.m. at Atlanta Eagle
Features DJ Ron Pullman
SpeakFire: Erotic Poetry
11:30 p.m. @ Hyatt Atlanta Midtown
Hosted by Lakara Foster; featuring Theresa Davis
Saturday, Aug. 31
Community Conversations
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. @ Hyatt Atlanta Midtown
Topics include relationships and dating, holistic health and wellness, HIV and sexuality
Health & Life Expo
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. @ Historic Academy of Medicine
Includes health screenings and financial workshops
Onyx “Safe, Sane & Consensual” Workshop
4 – 5:30 p.m. @ Hyatt Atlanta Midtown
Featuring live demonstrations
Pride in the Black LGBTQ Community:
Film Festival and Literary Café
12 p.m. @ Auburn Avenue Research Library
Hosted by the library in collaboration with ITLA and Cycle for Freedom
Mimosa Brunch
12 – 3 p.m. @ Do Restaurant
Presented by Project Turn Around
Sunday, Sept. 1
Poetry Slam Jazz Brunch
12 -3 p.m. @ Hilton Garden Inn
Hosted by Queen Sheba
Health & Life Expo
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. @ Piedmont Park
Part of the Pure Heat Community Festival
Project Turn Around | www.projecturnaroundga.com
Friday, Aug. 30
J Setting Competition & Labor Day Jump Off Party
10 p.m. @ 595 North Ave.
Hosted by Derek J; celebrity Judge Mrs. Quad
Saturday, Aug. 31
Mimosa Brunch & Male Review
12 – 3 p.m. @ Do Restaurant
Pool Party
4 – 8 p.m. @ The Mansion
Hosted by Ms. Sohia; swimsuit competition
Masquerade Ball
10 p.m. @ The Melia Hotel
Features R&B artist Sammie, sexy costume contest
Sunday, Sept. 1
Coming Out Carnival
12 – 7 p.m. @ Piedmont Park
During the Pure Heat Community Festival
Monday, Sept. 2
Pajama Jam Party
2 a.m. – 6 a.m. @ Inventor’s Loft
Sexiest sleepwear contest
Big Indoor Foam Hot Tub Pool Party
4-8:30 p.m. @ Club XS
Hosted by Aneesa Ferriera; in conjunction with Traxx Girls
Pure Heat Community Festival | http://pureheatcommunityfestival.com
Sunday, Sept. 1
Pure Heat Community Festival
12-8 p.m. @ Piedmont Park
Features honoree Brandy, additional entertainment, Coming Out Carnival sponsored by Project Turn Around, and much more
Evolution Project | www.evolutionatl.org
Friday, Aug. 30
Pride Youth Lounge
Charis Books & More | www.charisbooksandmore.com
Sunday, Sept. 1
Black Gay Pride Author Celebration
6 – 9 p.m. @ Charis Books & More
Features Skyy, Fiona Zedde, Nikki Rashan and Tononiya D.
NIGHTLIFE / SOCIAL EVENTS
Blue Diamond Entertainment | www.facebook.com/bluediamondentertainment
Thursday, Aug. 29
“The Hideout” Dance Party
10 @ Halo
Features DJ M
Friday, Aug. 30
Pretty in Pink Booze Cruise
7-11 p.m. @ Lake Lanier
(Buses depart 5:15 p.m. from host hotels)
Hosted by Queen Sheba
Grown Folks Take Over
10 p.m. – 3 a.m. @ My Sister’s Room
Saturday, Aug. 31
All White Party
10 p.m. – 3 a.m. @ Venetian Room
For grown & sexy women; features DJ D Nice and DJ D Cas
Sunday, Sept. 1
“A Place of Love & Acceptance”
LGBT Friendly Church Service
11 a.m. @ Tabernacle Baptist Church
Culture Club Daytime Dance Party Mix-Her
5-10 p.m. @ Barone Tapas & Restaurant
Hostd by DJ M
Ladies at Play | www.ladiesatplay.com
Saturday, Aug. 31
DJ Battle: DJ E vs. DJ Cowboy
6-10 p.m. @ Aurum
Sunday, Sept. 1
Gala: DJ E & DJ Xzact
10 p.m. – 2:30 a.m. @ Aja
Monday, Sept. 2
Recovery: DJ Cowboy
5-10 p.m. @ Loca Luna
QueenDom | http://xplosionentevents.com
Thursday, Aug. 29
The Showdown: 4th annual Stripathon
10 p.m. – 3 a.m. @ Crème Ultra Lounge
Friday, Aug. 30
The Little Black Dress Affair
10 p.m. – 3 a.m. @ Compound
Featuring Teyana Taylor, Mimi Faust and Ariane
Saturday, Aug. 31
Saturday Day Party
3 – 8 p.m. @ Prive
Hosted by Joseline Hernandez
Sunday, Sept. 1
QueenDom All White Party
10 p.m. – 3 a.m. @ the Havana Club
Features Brandy
Rockstars Production | www.labordayrock.com
Thursday, Aug. 29
Sexy in the City
10 p.m. – 3 a.m. @ Aurum Lounge
Friday, Aug. 30
Meet & Greet
7-11 p.m. @ Einstein’s
Labor Day Rock
Official Kickoff Party
8-10 p.m. @ Museum Bar
Rock Boy Takeover
10 p.m. – 4 a.m. @ Museum Bar
Hosted by Joseline Hernandez of “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta”
Saturday, Aug. 31
Soaking Wet Pool Party
5-10 p.m. @ location TBA
Featuring RockStars HotBody contest
Saturday Night Live
10 p.m. – 4 a.m. @ 595 North Ave.
Featuring Kelly Rowland
Sunday, Sept. 1
Pure Heat Community Festival
12-8 p.m. @ Piedmont Park
Sunday Night Main Event
10 p.m. – Midnight @ Opera
Features performance by K Michelle
Monday, Sept. 2
Private Event for VIP Card Holders
4-8 p.m. @ private location
White Party
10 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Krave Nightclub
RT Parties & FAB5ATL | www.rtparties.com
Friday, Aug. 30
10 p.m. @ Club Rain
Saturday, Aug. 31
10 p.m. @ Club 253
Sunday, Sept. 1
10 p.m. @ Cream UltraLounge
Traxx Atlanta | www.traxxatlanta.com
Thursday, Aug. 29
GA Voice Welcome to Atlanta Party
10 p.m. – 5 a.m. @ XS Ultra Lounge
Friday, Aug. 30
6th Annual Fire & Desire Mini Ball
Doors open 9:30 p.m. @ XS Ultra Lounge
Saturday, Aug. 31
Black Pride Pool Party
4-10 p.m. @ TBA location
Flash Back Throwdown
J-Sette Competition
6-9 p.m. @ XS Ultra Lounge
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend Block Party
Block of 708 Spring St. & 3rd St.
Black Pride Body Party
@ XS Ultra Lounge & Club 714
Featuring Ciara and Redickulous
Sunday, Sept. 1
Pure Heat Community Festival
12-8 p.m. @ Piedmont Park
Durand Robinson’s Ol Skool Music Party
Traxx & Friends Reunion
Doors open 6 p.m. @ XS Ultra Lounge
Celebrity Showtime Sundays
10 p.m. – 5 p.m. @ Mansion Elan
Featuring K. Michelle of “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta”
Monday, Sept. 2
Black Pride Foam Party
Doors open 3 p.m. @ XS Ultra Lounge
Black Pride White Party
10 p.m. – 3 a.m. @ location TBA
Traxx Girls | www.atlantaprideweekend.com
Thursday, Aug. 29
GA Voice Welcome to Atlanta Party
10 p.m. – 4 a.m. @ XS Ultra Lounge
Strip Her 2013
10 p.m. – 3 a.m. @ My Sister’s Room
Friday, Aug. 30
Pretty in Pink Booze Cruise
7-11 p.m. @ Lake Lanier
(Buses depart 5:15 p.m. from host hotels)
Hosted by Queen Sheba
Mega Ladies Lounge
10 p.m. – 4 a.m. @ 200 Peachtree
Features Joseline Hernandez from “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta”
Grown Folks Take Over
10 p.m. – 3 a.m. @ My Sister’s Room
Features DJ Missy B
Saturday, Aug. 31
Ladies of Literature
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. @ Hilton Garden Inn
Includes Skyy, Fiona Zedde, Robin G. White and more
WETher Celebrity Block Party
3 – 8:30 p.m. @ Club Opera
Hosted by Stevie J
The Big Bang
10 p.m. – 5 a.m. @ The Freight Depot
Featuring Kelly Rowland
Sunday, Sept. 1
Pure Heat Community Festival
12-8 p.m. @ Piedmont Park
Features honoree Brandy, much more entertainment, Coming Out Carnival
Poetry Slam Jazz Brunch
12 -3 p.m. @ Hilton Garden Inn
Hosted by Queen Sheba
Unity Ball
4-8 p.m. @ Piedmont Park, dock side
Hosted by Jaimee Page and Amiyah Scott
Celebrity Showtime Sundays
10 p.m. – 5 p.m. @ Mansion Elan
Featuring K. Michelle of “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta”
Monday, Sept. 2
Big Indoor Foam Hot Tub Pool Party
4-8:30 p.m. @ Club XS
Hosted by Aneesa Ferriera; in conjunction with ProjecTurnAround
DJ M Annual Bday Bash
10 p.m. – 12:45 a.m. @ Diamonds of Atlanta Strip Club
All White Party
10 p.m. – 3 a.m. @ Krave
Wassup N Atl | www.wassupnatl.com
Wednesday, Aug. 28
Diamond Kesawn presents “The Stars Of Atlanta”
10 p.m. – 3 a.m. @ Jungle
Thursday, Aug. 29
Meat Market
10 p.m. – 4 a.m. @ Phase One
Hosted by “The Marie Effect”
Friday, Aug. 30
Man Hunt & Stars of the Stripper World Competition
10 p.m. – 3 a.m. @ Jungle
Hosted by Mimi Faust of “Love & Hip Hop” and Brent Star, featuring Redickulous
Saturday, Aug. 31
Pool Party
4-8 p.m. @ Holiday Inn Atlanta Airport North
Features FlavaMen swimsuit contest
Ultimate White Party
10 p.m. – 3 a.m. @ Tantra Lounge
Sunday, Sept. 1
Lose Your Clothes Underwear Party
2 a.m. – 6 a.m. @ Holiday Inn Atlanta Airport North
Sunday Day Party
4-10 p.m. @ Kouture Lounge
“The Boys Are Mine”
10 p.m. – 5 a.m. @ The Freight Depot
Hosted by Brandy