Tuesday, Aug. 13
Mixx Atlanta hosts Piano Night with David Reeb at 8 p.m., www.mixxatlanta.com
Charis’ in-house counselor Mara Collins discusses the feminist ethics of the new edition of the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” at 7:30 p.m., Charis Books, www.charisbooksandmore.com
Ladies, get ready to boogie on the second Tuesday of the month at ‘70s Throwback Tuesdays from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at McGowan’s Oakhurst Pub, www.mcgowansoakhurstpub.com
Wednesday, Aug. 14
Author Sheri Booker discusses her new book, “Nine Years Under: Coming of Age in an Inner City Funeral Home,” at 7:30 p.m. at Charis, www.charisbooksandmore.com
Donna Summer and Gloria Gaynor and more – it’s disco night at PALS Bingo at 7:30 p.m. at Jungle Atlanta, www.jungleatl.com
Thursday, Aug. 15
Atlanta City Council candidates Matt Rinker and David Cox will be present at the AEN (Atlanta Executive Network) Third Thursday event, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Hudson Grille Midtown,
www.aen.org
LeBuzz hosts Atlanta’s Original Ladies Night, with special guests and a drag king competition, beginning at 11 p.m., www.thenewlebuzz.com
UPCOMING
Friday, Aug. 16
Angels Pet Rescue is the beneficiary as the Atlanta Dream takes on the Connecticut Sun, with donations and pet supplies being collected beforehand at the pregame event at Taco Mac at Philips Arena from 5 – 7 p.m. and the game from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m., www.philipsarena.com
Contestants will compete for the titles of Mr., Mrs. and Bootblack Leather at the Hideaway Leather Contest 2014, beginning at 5 p.m. tonight at Roy’s Hideaway Campground, www.royshideaway.com
The award-winning “The House I Love In” screens at the Third Friday film series at 7 p.m. at First Existentialist Congregation, www.firstexistentialist.org
The ACT UP Atlanta film festival, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the organization, begins tonight with “United in Anger: A History of ACT UP” at 7 p.m. and “How to Survive a Plague” Aug. 17 at 10:30 a.m., St. Mark United Methodist Church, www.stmarkumc.org/
Saturday, Aug. 17
A playoff double bill – the Atlanta Rollergirls skate twice today, at 5 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m., at the Yaarab Shrine Center, www.atlantarollergirls.com
Alterna-grass band Roxie Watson performs with Brian Perry for an 8 p.m. show at Eddie Owen Presents at the Red Clay Theatre. www.eddieowenpresents.com
Sunday, Aug. 18
Sexy Josh Groban performs at 8 p.m. at Chastain Park, http://www.chastainseries.com/
Auditions for OurSong, the South’s pre-eminent gay and lesbian mixed chorus, begin tonight; to audition call 404-487-8717 or send an email to Info@OurSongAtlanta.org
Bruno Mars brings his hits to Philips Arena at 7:30 p.m., http://www.philipsarena.com/
Tuesday, Aug. 20
Author Melody Moezzi discusses her “Haldol and Hyacinths: A Bipolar Life” at 7:30 p.m. at Charis Books, www.charisbooksandmore.com
Wednesday, Aug. 21
Play The Match Game and Family Feud at the monthly Big Gay Game Show, benefiting Lost-N-Found Youth. 7:30 – 10 p.m., Jungle Atlanta, www.jungleatl.com
Thursday, Aug. 22
Holly Williams performs at Red Clay Theatre at 8 p.m., www.eddieowenpresents.com
Friday, Aug. 23
The Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce hosts the 2013 Community Awards Dinner at 7 p.m. at the Intercontinental Buckhead, www.atlantagaychamber.org
Amanda Lepore joins The Other Show XXXL at 9:30 p.m., Jungle Atlanta, www.jungleatl.com
Saturday, Aug. 24
Pocket Rocket and Ready for a Hope present a Bear-B-Que , with DJ Vicki Powell, 2 – 6 p.m., Atlanta Eagle, www.atlantaeagle.com
Enjoy dinner and a screening of “The Wiz” at Lift Up Atlanta movie night at 7 p.m. at the Rush Center, www.RushCenterAtl.org
Monday, Aug. 26
Benefiting Susan G. Komen For the Cure and the Atlanta AIDS Fund, the annual Jeffrey Fashion Cares event is tonight at 7 p.m. at the American Cancer Society Center, www.jeffreyfashioncares.com
Wednesday, Aug. 28
Atlanta Pride hosts the Trans March Planning event at Charis at 6 p.m., www.charisbooksandmore.com
Thursday, Aug. 29-Monday, Sept. 2
Experience a throwback to summer camp with color wars, swimming and singing around the campfire, plus DJs, live performances and more as Gay & Lesbian Adults Camp hosts a women-only event over Labor Day Weekend in Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Registration is due by Aug. 16. www.glaclgbt.com