Friday, Jan. 18
Starting at 5 p.m., enjoy the TGIF party at gay sports bar Woof’s, 2415 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.woofsatlanta.com
The Third Friday Film Series features “Slavery by Any Other Name.” Doors open at 7 p.m. Film starts at 7:30 p.m., discussion follows at First Existentialist Congregation, 470 Candler Park Dr., Atlanta, GA 30307.
Go “Buck wild” as the gay Atlanta Bucks Rugby club host a beer and wings “First Friday” party at 8 p.m., followed by DJ Lydia Prim at 10 p.m. at the Heretic, 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.hereticatlanta.com
Edie Cheezburger presents The Other Show on Fridays. Doors open at 8:30 p.m., show at 9:30 p.m. Jungle, 2115 Faulkner Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.jungleclubatlanta.com
DJ Fluff and DJ Ree De La Vega spin and the Radical Faeries serve up shots for the monthly Bitch, Please! dance party at 9 p.m. at Mary’s, 1287 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, www.marysatlanta.com
DJ Nat spins for Rubber and Gear Night at the Atlanta Eagle, 306 Ponce De Leon Ave., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.atlantaeagle.com
Friday, Jan. 18 – Saturday, Jan. 19
The physically-integrated (dancers with and without disabilities) modern dance company Full Radius Dance presents the premieres of “Touch” and “Dames and Delinquents” by artistic/executive director Douglas Scott and the premiere of a new work by Atlanta choreographer Lori Teague. Evening shows at 8 p.m. plus Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. at 7 States, 1105 Euclid Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.fullradiusdance.org
Friday, Jan. 18 – Monday, Jan. 21
Rugger Convergence is a social gathering, not a tournament, bringing rugby players throughout the region. Events include a Welcome Party at The Heretic hosted by the Atlanta Bucks on Friday, an afternoon social at Mixx, a bar night at the Atlanta Eagle on Saturday and brunch at Joe’s on Sunday. Search “Rugger Convergence” on Facebook.
Saturday, Jan. 19
Survivor, a photography show by Laurie Edward, benefits PALS and features special guest Bubba Dee. 2-5 p.m. at 10th & Piedmont, 991 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.palsatlanta.org
The Armorettes celebrate 34 years of camp drag fundraising with their annual Anniversary Show, this year featuring former Armorettes including Wendy Way, Shenita Quit, Ivana Bottom and Pearl LaKisha Long. 8 p.m. at the Heretic, 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.hereticatlanta.com
Bedlam presents the WackedOutBlackOut party with DJ Shane V and performance by Kryean Kalley. 9 p.m. at Jungle, 2115 Faulkner Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.jungleclubatlanta.com
DJ/Producer Alex Cohen spins at 10 p.m. at the Heretic, 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.hereticatlanta.com
DJ Tina Vee spins for the Femme Revue, putting the spotlight on the girly girls. Doors open at 9 p.m., show at 11:30 p.m. at My Sister’s Room, 1271 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, www.mysistersroom.com
Shavonna B. Brooks hosts the Extravaganza show on Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. at Burkhart’s, 1492 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.burkharts.com
Sunday, Jan. 20
Team Friendly Atlanta, dedicated to reducing the stigma of HIV, hosts a welcome meeting to discuss upcoming events, leadership and volunteer opportunities. 11 a.m. at the MISTER Center, 60 11th St., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.facebook.com/TeamFriendlyAtlanta
PFLAG Atlanta hosts its Third Sunday meeting featuring a free screening of “Lead with Love,” a documentary film about how parents can respond to finding out their child is gay. 2:45 p.m. at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 781 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.pflagatl.org
DJ David Knapp spins for the Sweet T Sunday Dance with entertainment by Shawnna Brooks. 7 pm. at Jungle, 2115 Faulkner Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.jungleclubatlanta.com
Special guest DJ Mike Pope spins for High Energy Sunday at Blake’s on the Park, 227 10th St., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com
The Armorettes continue celebrating their 34 years of camp drag fundraising with a second edition of the Anniversary Show, this time featuring former Armorettes Rosie Delight and Ivana Bottom. 8 p.m. at Burkhart’s, 1492 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309,www.burkharts.com