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LGBTQ Nightlife Forecast: June 2-16

Kink Down South Kickoff 

June 2, 6:30pm

The Hideaway

Time to get Kink Down South weekend started! Passholders can pick up their wristbands, enjoy complimentary cocktails, and meet some of your favorite Fort Troff Grunts. Tickets at kQ

Grunt: Kink Down South Opening Party 

June 2, 10pm 

Heretic

Gear up in your best military realness – leather, camo, and dog tags – to kick off Kink Down South with DJ Ryan Willing. Tickets at kinkdownsouth.com. 

Cash Cash 

June 2, 11pm 

District Atlanta 

Tickets at bit.ly/CASHCASHATL2023. 

DJ Gabo Montero 

June 3, 10pm 

Heretic 

Tickets at hereticatlanta.com/ticketlinks.html. 

InvAsian: Moulin Rouge 

June 3, 10pm 

District Atlanta

This Moulin Rouge-themed extravaganza will transport you to a world of decadence and spectacle, with circus acts, aerial performances, and music from Alex Ahn, Mihoy, Pj Lin, Jus Luv b2b Helix, and DJ the DJ. Tickets via Eventbrite. 

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament 

June 4, 7pm 

Joystick Gamebar

Every Sunday, Joystick hosts a knockout Smash tournament. Sign up starts at 6:30pm. 

Cartridge ATL 

June 7, 8pm 

Joystick Gamebar

Every Wednesday, Black-owned gamer lounge Cartridge ATL takes over Joystick with live DJs, food, gaming tournaments, and karaoke! 

Warp Zone Pup Night 

June 7, 10pm 

Heretic 

On the first and third Wednesdays of the month, the Heretic is pup’s favorite play pen! With DJ Tracy Levine. No cover! 

Open Mic Comedy 

June 8, 8pm 

Joystick Gamebar

Spend Thursday nights laughing at the best local comedians in town! Hosted by Travis Allen. 

Country Night 

June 8, 9pm 

Heretic

Enjoy country two-step, line dancing, and more with the LGBTQ community every Thursday. Don’t know how to dance? Show up at 8pm for a free dance lesson! 

House of Definition: Peach Party XII

June 8, 10pm 

Future Atlanta

This special Thursday edition of House of Definition kicks of the 12th annual Peach Party! With Oscar G and Karsten Sollors. Tickets at peachpartyatlanta.com. 

Peach Party XII

June 9, 10pm

Heretic

With Tom Stephan. Tickets at peachpartyatlanta.com. 

Noizu and Otica 

June 9, 11pm 

District Atlanta

Tickets at bit.ly/NOIZUATL2023. 

Peach Party XII Main Event The Masquerade

June 10, 10pm

With Abel and a performance by Phoenix from “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Tickets at peachpartyatlanta.com.

XION: Peach Party XII 

June 10, 3am 

Future Atlanta

With Nina Flowers. Tickets at peachpartyatlanta.com. 

XION: Peach Party XII

June 11, 3am 

Future Atlanta

With Micky Friedmann. Tickets at peachpartyatlanta.com. 

Peach Party XII Sunday Tea Dance 

June 11, 3pm 

Underground Atlanta

With Cindel and Shane Marcus. Tickets at peachpartyatlanta.com.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament 

June 11, 7pm 

Joystick Gamebar

Every Sunday, Joystick hosts a knockout Smash tournament. Sign up starts at 6:30pm. 

Peach Party XII Closing Party 

June 11, 9pm 

Future Atlanta

With DJs Deanne and Paulo. Tickets at peachpartyatlanta.com. 

XION: Peach Party XII 

June 12, 3am 

Believe Music Hall

With Eddie Martinez. Tickets at peachpartyatlanta.com. 

Wussy Presents: The Peachies Awards 

June 12, 8pm 

City Winery

Wussy Mag is awarding Atlanta’s LGBTQ community, from the drinks to the DJs to the drag. Doors at 6:30pm. Tickets at citywinery.com. 

WussyVision: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas 

June 14, 7pm 

Plaza Theatre

Wussy Mag is showing “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” starring Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds. Come in costume for the chance to win a prize! Tickets at plazaatlanta.com. 

Cartridge ATL 

June 14, 8pm 

Joystick Gamebar

Every Wednesday, Black-owned gamer lounge Cartridge ATL takes over Joystick with live DJs, food, gaming tournaments, and karaoke! 

Open Mic Comedy 

June 15, 8pm 

Joystick Gamebar

Spend Thursday nights laughing at the best local comedians in town! Hosted by Travis Allen. 

Country Night 

June 15, 9pm 

Heretic

Enjoy country two-step, line dancing, and more with the LGBTQ community every Thursday. Don’t know how to dance? Show up at 8pm for a free dance lesson! 

Loco Dice 

June 16, 11pm 

District Atlanta

Tickets at bit.ly/LOCOATL2023.