Monday, April 16
“T&F Transitionz: a Project of the Feminist Outlawz” is an open forum to discuss gender and facilitating dialogue and activism around social issues lead by social justice minded feminists Buttonz and SJ. 7 – 9:30 p.m. at Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30307, www.charisbooksandmore.com
Niesha Dupree’s Stars of the Century takes the stage on Mondays at 11 p.m. at Jungle, 2115 Faulkner Rd., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.jungleclubatlanta.com
Tuesday, April 17
The Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce hosts a prix fixe Business Builder Luncheon. $20, cash only, RSVP to louis.a.gary@ampf.com. 11:55 a.m. at Hudson Grille, Brookhaven Station, 4046 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30319, www.atlantagaychamber.org
3 Legged Cowboy night at Heretic means free dance lessons at 8 p.m., then open dance from 9 – 11 p.m. 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324,
www.hereticatlanta.com
Jerry hosts “I Gotta Sing!” karaoke. 11 p.m. at Blake’s on the Park, 227 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com
Angelica D’ Paige hosts Trivia Tuesday Karaoke at Burkhart’s, where you’ll have your turn on the mic and a chance to win free shots by answering trivia questions throughout the night. 11:30 p.m. at Burkhart’s, 893 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.burkharts.com
Wednesday, April 18
The Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce hosts a prix fixe Business Builder Luncheon. $20, cash only, RSVP to dr.olt@integratedchiropractic.com. 11:30 a.m. at Marlows at the Doubletree Hotel, 4156 La Vista Road, Tucker, GA 30084, www.atlantagaychamber.org
Doria Roberts celebrates the release of “Blackeyed Susan” at Eddie’s Attic. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. at Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur, GA 30030,
www.eddiesattic.com
Every third Wednesday, Jungle hosts “The Big Gay Game Show,” a fundraiser for Lost-n-Found, an organization to aid Atlanta’s homeless LGBT youth. Games include Family Feud, Match Game, Let’s Make a Deal and more. 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. at Jungle, 2115 Faulkner Road, Atlanta, GA 30324
Thursday, April 19
The White House Office of Public Engagement and Office of National AIDS Policy, in partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine, present a White House LGBT conference on HIV/AIDS for a public engagement session with the Obama Administration on issues related to the epidemic on the LGBT community with specific focus on national strategy. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at he Morehouse School of Medicine, 720 Westview Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, http://1.usa.gov/HynkIF
“Waiting for the Stork” is a group discussion of information, ideas and support to those going through IVF, adoption, surrogacy or donor insemination. 7 – 8:30 p.m. at the Philip Rush Center, 1530 DeKalb Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.megafamilyproject.org
South Georgia Pride hosts their monthly meeting and a special showing of “Beyond Gay,” a documentary about Pride festivals around the world. 7 p.m. at the Wooden Nicklen Pub, 3269 Inner Perimeter Road, Valdosta, GA, 31605, http://on.fb.me/HmWA1m
The Cliterati Open No-Mic features Karen G., Amy Pence, Theresa Davis and members of the Art Amok Slam Team in celebration of National Poetry Month. The series cultivates the voices of authors, novices, poets, songstresses and storytellers. 7:30 – 9 p.m. at Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30307, www.charisbooksandmore.com
Friday, April 20
SAGE Atlanta, a social group of LGBT elders co-sponsors and leads the discussion at The Third Friday Film Series presentation of “Beginners.” Doors at 7 p.m., film at 7:30 p.m. at First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta, 470 Candler Park Dr., Atlanta, GA 30307
Atlanta’s gay Out on Film Festival 2011 Audience Award winner “Leave it On the Floor” begins its theatrical run with a week at the Plaza Theatre. Through April 26 at the Plaza Theatre, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306, www.ballmusical.com, www.plazaatlanta.com
Prepare for Atlanta’s part in the 2012 Worldwide LGBT Civil Rights March with a pre-party and sign making event. Every group and individual is welcome. 7 p.m. at the Rush Center, 1530 DeKalb Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307, http://on.fb.me/GRAwYD
Charis Books and More hosts the first Atlanta Queer Poetry Ensemble featuring participants of the Ponce workshops hosted by Franklin Abbott. 7:30 p.m. at Charis Books and More, 1189 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30307, www.charisbooksandmore.com
My Sister’s Room revamps it’s Raw Talent drag king, queen and femme competition with hosts Tiff-nay and Romeo Lee. The shows starts tonight and runs every other Friday through the August 24 finale. 11 p.m. at My Sister’s Room, 1271 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, www..mysistersroom.com
It’s a big Taurus birthday bash with DJ Ree De La Vega and DJ Fluff. As the owners themselves say “Dress up in your favorite kid’s costume and get ready to shake your ass and clap them thighs!” 10 p.m. at Marys, 1287 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, www.marysatlanta.com, http://on.fb.me/HvIUBf