'Out in the Dark' screens, Tylan in concert and more this weekend

Our ‘Best Bets’ for the weekend and beyond

Friday, Feb. 15

The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival screens “Out in the Dark,” about two young gay men – a Palestinian grad student and a Jewish lawyer – who begin dating. 12:10 p.m. at the Lefont Sandy Springs, www.ajff.org

The High Museum of Art is the only U.S. museum to present “Frida & Diego: Passion, Politics and Painting,” highlighting 75 works of the surrealist, bisexual artist and her husband. Running through May 12, High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.high.org

The Third Friday Film Series features “Standing Army” (2010), a documentary about the purposes and hidden strategies of the more than 766 U.S. military bases in 100 countries around the world. 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

Tylan from Girlyman showcases her solo acoustic music at 8 p.m. at Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur, GA 30030, www.eddiesattic.com

The inimitable Ambassador of Mirth, Baton Bob, hosts the Broken Hearts Ball, celebrating single people or those whose significant others didn’t live up to their Valentine’s Day expectations. Highlights include cake, boutonnieres for the first 100 guests and burlesque shows with Sadie Hawkins. 8 p.m., Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge, 644 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306

Go-go boys dressed up as ex-presidents, drag kings galore, Radical Faeries and DJ Headmaster Ritual are part of the fun of President’s Day Weekend/Party in the USA at 9 p.m. at Mary’s, 1287 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, www.marysatlanta.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

Saturday, Feb. 16

The “Create Love for Women” conference focuses on building a new model of relationships for women who partner with women, beyond heterosexual patterns. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Downtown Decatur Marriott Hotel, 130 Clairemont Ave., Decatur, GA 30030, www.createloveforwomen.com

Get your festive costumes ready as the Rainbow Center, part of Jewish Family & Career Services, hosts the annual “Purim OFF Ponce” fundraiser. This year’s theme is “Paradise.” 7:30 – 11 p.m., Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30306, www.purimoffponce.com

DJ Joe Gauthreaux spins at 10 p.m. at the Heretic, 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.hereticatlanta.com

Atlanta Rollergirls open their season with a double header beginning at 5 p.m., Yaarab Shrine Center, 400 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.atlantarollergirls.com

SAGE Atlanta presents the Lesbian 50+ Potluck & Social at 6 p.m. at the Rush Center, 1530 DeKalb Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.sageatl.org

Bring your sweetie for an all-ages “Revolutionary Romance” Audre Lorde Valentine’s Dance sponsored by Charis, Zami NOBLA, Atlanta Pride and Fourth Tuesday. 8 p.m. at the Rush Center, 1530 Dekalb Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.charisbooksandmore.com

Julie Osborne hosts the “It’s That Time of the Month” comedy event with the likes of Laura Austin, Sanders Husley, Bob Killough, Kathleen Davis, J. Renee and Eunice Elliot at 7:30 p.m., My Sister’s Room, 1271 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, www.mysistersroom.com

Lesbian music fans will be out in droves as Michelle Malone, Dede Vogt, Caroline Aiken and special guest Danielle Howle perform at 8 p.m. at the Red Clay Theatre, 3116 Main St., Duluth, GA 30096, www.eddieowenpresents.com

“Nite OUT at the Ballet” is a special LGBT evening as the Atlanta Ballet presents “Dracula” – and the final performance of longtime gay dancer Brian Wallenberg. 8 p.m. at the Cobb Energy Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339, www.atlantaballet.com

DJ Cowboy and DJ XZact spin as Ladies at Play present the “Free Love” party. 10 p.m. – 2:30 a.m. at the Mark, 79 Poplar St., Atlanta, GA 30303, www.ladiesatplay.com

LovHer and Bedlam Presents combine forces for LovHer/LovHim, a one of a kind celebration/night of dancing for everyone, with a performance by Mike Robinson, 10 p.m. at Jungle, 2115 Faulkner Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.jungleclubatlanta.com

As part of the longest running drag troupe in the Southeast, the Court of Kings present Love Sick with numbers by Owen McCord, Gabe, Kenneth Cold McCord, Bella, Blake Daniels and Mica Ro and DJ Tina V at 10 p.m., My Sister’s Room, 1271 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, www.mysistersroom.com

Enjoy Atlanta Bucks night at the Atlanta Eagle, the same day the gay rugby team takes on North Atlanta in a home match. 10 p.m. at the Atlanta Eagle, 306 Ponce De Leon Ave., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.atlantaeagle.com

Sunday, Feb. 17

The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival continues. Today’s offerings include “The Devotion Project: Listen from the Heart,” which follows a lesbian couple through the birth of their child, who has a heart condition; shown as part of part of “Shorts Program 3” (11:40 a.m. today; also Feb. 20, 2:45 p.m.) and Neil Barsky’s “Koch,” a documentary about former New York Mayor Ed Koch, often rumored to be gay (1:40 p.m.). Both at Lefont Sandy Springs, 100-152 Sandy Springs Circle, Atlanta, GA 30328, www.ajff.org

Lesbian singer-songwriter Doria Roberts performs at 7:30 p.m. at Eddie Owen Presents, Red Clay Theatre, 3116 Main St., Duluth, GA 30096, www.eddieowenpresents.com

Lianne Simon, author of “Confessions of a Teenage Hermaphrodite,” discusses intersex issues as PFLAG Atlanta hosts its Third Sunday meeting. 2:45 p.m. at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 781 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.pflagatl.org

Monday, Feb. 18

In honor of late lesbian poet Audre Lorde’s birthday and Presidents’ Day, the Atlanta Pride Committee hosts a discussion about social justice, intersectionality, and the future of our movement. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Rush Center, www.atlantapride.org

What is HIV? How does it work? How do I not get it? What’s really true and what’s myth? MISTER Project’s Chandler Bearden presents HIV 101. 7-9 p.m. at Mister Center, 60 Eleventh St., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.mistercenter.org

Wanna be the next big drag thing? Diva Drag University premieres, with a diva mentoring a new queen every day and preparing her for the upcoming Atlanta Rising Diva 2013 Pageant. 10:30 p.m. at The New LeBuzz, 585 Franklin Road, Marietta, GA 30067,  www.thenewlebuzz.com

Tuesday, Feb. 19

Tuesdays, unwind with a sing-along with pianist David Reeb at 8 p.m. at Mixx, 1492-B Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.mixxatlanta.com

VJ Marco Polo serves up “not your typical showtunes” at 9 p.m. on Tuesdays at Amsterdam Atlanta, 502-A Amsterdam Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306, www.amsterdamatlanta.com

Wednesday, Feb. 20

Get ready for fun with the Big Gay Game Show with guests such as Bubba D Licious, Wild Cherry Sucret and more. 7:30 p.m. at Jungle, 2115 Faulkner Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.jungleclubatlanta.com

On Wednesdays, catch the Lust & Bust Show with host Lena Lust and featuring Shawnna Brooks. 11 p.m. at Blake’s on the Park, 227 10th St., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com

Thursday, Feb. 21

“Meet Your Gender,” an interactive workshop looking at gender privileges and oppressions, starts at 6 p.m. at FWHC Feminist Women’s Health Center, 1924 Cliff Valley Way, Atlanta, GA 30329, www.feministcenter.org

Sarah Brightman, who’s aiming to become the first professional musician to record a song from space—seriously—brings her “Dreamchaser” world tour to Atlanta. 8 p.m. at the Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.foxtheatre.org

Motivational speaker Wendy Watkins visits the gay Atlanta Executive Network. 6:30 p.m. at Hudson Grille, 942 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.aen.org

Topher Payne’s world premiere play “Angry Fags” opens with fellow GA Voice columnist and radio personality Melissa Carter (making her stage debut) in the cast. 8 p.m. at 7 Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave., Atlanta GA 30307, www.7stages.org

Sort of an anti-Valentine’s Day celebration, !Glitz! The Love Stinks edition is a variety show featuring the likes of Ellisorous Rex, Koochie Ku, Karma Chameleon and Violet Chachki. 9 p.m. at Mary’s, 1287 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, www.marysatlanta.com

Boydonna Variety Hour is hosted by Boydonna and Jack Daddi and presented by Thursty Thursday. 9 p.m., My Sister’s Room, 1271 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, www.mysistersroom.com

“Sing For Your Life,” the live singing competition with judges and mentors Barry Brandon, JL Rodriguez and Michael Robinson, continues Thursdays through March 28. Doors open 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m. at Jungle Club Atlanta, 2115 Faulkner Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.singforyourlifeatl.com

Friday, Feb. 22

Hundreds of gay men/bears will be decked out in flannel and Levis at the LumberJack edition of the popular Manshaft themed night parties, from 10:20 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Cockpit, 465 Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30312, http://thecockpit-atlanta.blogspot.com/

Decatur Women’s League Softball signups beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Savage Pizza, 115 Laredo Drive, Avondale Estates, GA 30002,
www.decaturwomensports.com

The acclaimed drama “Yossi” – the sequel to the gay-themed “Yossi and Jagger” – by director Eytan Fox opens for a week run at the Midtown Art Cinema, 931 Monroe Drive, Atlanta, GA 30308, www.landmarktheatres.com

The Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce presents its Fourth Friday mixer from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Southern Art at the Intercontinental Buckhead, 3315 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30326, www.atlantagaychamber.org

Angelica D’Paige hosts the Fab Five at 11:30 p.m. Fridays at Burkhart’s, 1492 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.burkharts.com

Friday, Feb. 22 – Saturday, Feb. 23

OurSong, Atlanta’s lesbian and gay chorus, presents “Heart of Desire… and Dysfunction,” a cabaret. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th St., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.oursongatlanta.org

Saturday, Feb. 23

Georgia Safe Schools Coalition’s annual Gay-Straight Alliance youth summit takes place from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. at Agnes Scott College, 141 E. College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030, www.georgiasafeschoolscoalition.org

Dinner and a movie!  Lesbians Party With a Purpose screen the Academy Award nominated “The Kids Are All Right” as a fundraiser for Lift Up Atlanta at 7 p.m. at the Philip Rush Center, 1530 DeKalb Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30307

The gay Atlanta Executive Network’s casual networking brunch, Perimeter area style, begins at 10 a.m. at Mimi’s Café, 1221 Ashford Crossing, Atlanta, GA 30346, www.aen.org

Those ubiquitous Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence host a Lashes, Laughter and Live Beer Bust at 7 p.m. at Mixx Atlanta, 1492 Piedmont Avenue,  Atlanta, GA , 30309, www.mixxatlanta.com

Out writers Kat Williams, Fiona Zedde and Sheree L. Greer discuss their work and offer tips on getting published as part of the From Margin to Center Literary Program. 7:30 p.m., Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, www.charisbooksandmore.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, Feb. 24

DJ M, Blue Diamond Entertainment and Frisky Girls present Culture Club. 5-10 p.m. at Bar ONE, 687 Memorial Dr. SE, Atlanta, GA 30316, www.traxxgirls.com

“Argo” or “Lincoln?” David Atlanta hosts an Oscar Party to benefit Out on Film, Atlanta’s LGBT film festival. 6 p.m. at TEN Atlanta, 990 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA, www.TENAtlanta.com

The Academy Award viewing party begins at 6 p.m. at Amsterdam Atlanta, 502-A Amsterdam Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306, www.amsterdamatlanta.com
The annual Black History Month celebration features blues artist/local favorite Francine Reed. 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. at Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur, GA 30030, www.eddiesattic.com

Monday, Feb. 25

Every Monday night, enjoy Stars of the Century at Jungle, 2115 Faulkner Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.jungleclubatlanta.com

Catch the new season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” at 9 p.m. at Blake’s on the Park, 227 10th St., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com

Tuesday, Feb. 26

Lesbian social networking group Fourth Tuesday hosts its namesake monthly dinner at 6 p.m. at Coco Cabana, 4073 Lavista Road, Tucker, GA 30084, www.facebook.com/FourthTuesdayAtlanta

Tuesdays, Thursdays and early Saturdays, get your country on with 3-Legged Cowboy nights at the Heretic, 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.hereticatlanta.com

Every Tuesday, sing out at Mary-oke starting at 9 p.m. at Mary’s, 1287 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, www.marysatlanta.com

Wednesday, Feb. 27

Be ready to laugh at the ABear Comedy Show, hosted by Ian Aber — ABear comedian. Features LGBT and straight comics to benefit Lost-N-Found Youth, which helps LGBT homeless youth. This month’s headliner is Brent Star. 8 p.m. at Jungle, 2115 Faulkner Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.jungleclubatlanta.com

Thursday, Feb. 28

SAGE Atlanta, a support and social group for LGBT elders, gathers Thursdays at 10 a.m. for cards and social hour, then a meeting at 11 a.m. at the Philip Rush Center, 1530 Dekalb Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.sageatl.org

Jaime Harker discusses her book “Middlebrow Queer,” about the complex life of gay writer Christopher Underwood (“A Single Man,”) at 7:30 p.m. at Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, www.charisbooksandmore.com

Friday, March 1

P!nk performs with special guest The Hives at 8 p.m. at Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive Atlanta, GA 30303, www.ticketmaster.com

“Out There” is the theme for Mr. Gay Cobb County 2013, with contestants encouraged to appear “not from the Earth, from another world.” 9 p.m. at LeBuzz, 585 Franklin Road, Marietta, GA 30367, www.thenewlebuzz.com

Saturday, March 2

Gay singer/songwriter Juan Cezar and bandmate John Miklaucic, otherwise known at Frisky Monkey, celebrate with a CD release party at Smith’s Olde Bar. Show begins with special guests starting at 8 p.m. in the Atlanta Room at Smith’s Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.friskymonkeymusic.com

First Metropolitan Community Church and ASCORG, Inc. present an Old Time Gospel Concert. 7 p.m. at First MCC, 1379 Tullie Road, Atlanta, GA 30329, www.firstmcc.com

Friday, March 8

Lesbian comedians Suzanne Westenhoefer and Steff Mahan take the stage at 8 p.m. at the Red Clay Theatre, 3116 Main St., Duluth, GA 30096, www.eddieowenpresents.com

Wednesday, March 20

Plan ahead to get your tickets to see Elton John live, just down I-75 in Macon. 8 p.m. at the Macon Centreplex, 200 Coliseum Drive, Macon, GA 31217, www.maconcentreplex.com