Saturday, May 18
Dodgeball: A Tournament for a Cause benefits For the Kids in All of Us. 12 – 4 p.m. at the Decatur Rec Center, www.forthekid.org
The Atlanta Rollergirls host a home double bout beginning at 5 p.m. at the Yaarab Shrine Center, www.atlantarollergirls.com
Passion Pit, Ellie Goulding, Grouplove, Yeasayer, the Electric Sons and more are part of the entertainment of this year’s Party in the Park, 2 p.m. at Centennial Olympic Park, www.partyintheparkatlanta.com
Backstage at Mixx presents female illusionist Randy Roberts, known for dead-on impersonations of Cher, Bette Middler and more. 7 p.m. at Mixx, www.mixxatlanta.com
Out vocalist Guyton Maurice is joined by pianist David Reeb for a night of music at 7 p.m. at Café Vena in Vinings, 3300 Cobb Parkway, Suite 104, Atlanta, GA 30339
SAGE Atlanta, a group for LGBT elders, hosts at Lesbian 50+ potluck and social from 6-8 p.m. at the Rush Center, www.sageatl.org
Join comedian Anjelah Johnson, known for creating MAD TV’s Bon Qui Qui and her viral video “Nail Salon,” for a night of stand-up at 8 p.m. at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, www.cobbenergycentre.org
DJ Eddie Diaz dips down from New York to spin for from 10 p.m. – 3 a.m. at the Heretic, www.hereticatlanta.com
Bedlam presents its lastest theme party, GenderBlenderSpender, where guests are encouraged to dress like the opposite gender. DJ Shane V spins. 10:30 p.m. at Jungle Atlanta, www.jungleatl.com
Sunday, May 19
The gay Hotlanta Softball League turns out to play every Sunday with games at various times. www.hotlantasoftball.org
AARP/Medicare options are the topics of SAGE Atlanta’s Sage Sunday Seminar, 1:30 – 3 p.m. at the Rush Center, www.sageatl.org
The Pet Cotillion event, a benefit for P.A.L.S. Atlanta, kicks off at 2 p.m. at Piedmont Bark, www.palsatlanta.com
Some 2.7 miles of Peachtree Street closes down for Atlanta Streets Alive, with no gasoline or engines allowed and human powered means of transportation encouraged, for a city street experience. Organized by Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, the event is from 2 – 6 p.m., www.atlantastreetsalive.com
PFLAG Atlanta hosts its Sunday meeting for parents, families and friends of LGBT people. 2:30 – 5 p.m. at Saint Mark United Methodist Church, www.pflagatl.org
GA Boy Productions presents a tea dance with DJ Dan de Leon from 7 p.m. – midnight at Jungle, www.jungleatl.com
Monday, May 20
Sara Bareilles, who’s just released ‘Brave,’ a single from her upcoming album (due out July 16), performs at 8 p.m. at Variety Playhouse, www.varietyplayhouse.com
Feminists Buttonz and SJ lead the T&F Transitionz: A Project for the Feminist Outlawz at 7 p.m. at Charis, www.charibooksandmore.com
Tuesday, May 21
Raging Burrito oin Decatur donates 10 percent of the evening’s proceeds to Charis Circle, 5 – 10 p.m., Raging Burrito, www.ragingburrito.com
Tuesdays, unwind with a sing-along with pianist David Reeb at 8 p.m. at Mixx, www.mixxatlanta.com
Every Tuesday, sing out at Mary-oke starting at 9 p.m. at Mary’s, www.marysatlanta.com
Wednesday, May 22
Ian Aber hosts the ABear Comedy show featuring LGBT and straight comics. 8 p.m. at Jungle, www.facebook.com/iaber
Thursday, May 23- Friday, May 24
“Rupaul’s Drag Race” all-start sensation Raven rocks the joint for a two night appearance, 11 p.m. tonight and Friday, May 24, at Burkhart’s, www.burkharts.com
Thursday, May 23
SAGE Atlanta hosts its weekly meeting, with different events and guests each week, 11 a.m. at the Philip Rush Center, www.sageatl.org
The kickoff party for the Big Peach Hotlanta tournament is tonight, with DJ Joey S and a $10 beer bust, 6 – 9 p.m. at F.R.O.G.S, www.frogsmidtown.com
Feminist Women’s Health Center presents Telling Our Stories from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Center on Cliff Valley Way, www.feministcenter.org
Enjoy Country Music Night from 7 p.m. – 1 a.m at Woofs, www.woofsatlanta.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
The Decatur Arts Festival takes to the Decatur Square on Saturday and Sunday for two days of art, music, theater, children’s activities and more. Musical performances include Shawn Mullins on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and Delta Moon on Sunday at 4 p.m. www.decaturartsfestival.com
The Atlanta Jazz Festival brings music, vendors and more to Piedmont Park from Saturday to Monday, including a performance at 7 p.m. Saturday by Meshell Ndegeocello, who is bi and known for her politically charged lyrics. www.atlantafestivals.com
Hosted by the gay Hotlanta Softball League, the Big Peach tournament brings dozens of teams from around the country to compete in three divisions, with plenty of social events as well. www.hslbigpeach.com
Friday, May 24
Michael Feinstein performs at 8 p.m. at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, www.aso.org
Jen Foster performs at 8 p.m. at Eddie’s Attic, www.eddiesattic.com
Bwb appears with Chrisette Michele, who played Black Gay Pride in 2011, at 7:30 p.m. at Chastain, www.livenation.com
Saturday, May 25
Gay singer-songwriter Lucas Miré celebrates his CD release concert at 7 p.m. at Eddie’s Attic, www.eddiesattic.com
Sunday, May 26
Ladies at Play hosts a Memorial Day Weekend party at AJA beginning at 10 p.m., www.ladiesatplay.com
Wednesday, May 29
Feed your inner feminist! Dine out for Charis Circle from 5 – 10 p.m. at Wahoo Decatur, www.wahoogrilldecatur.com
Thursday, May 30
Gay humorist David Sedaris reads from his new book of essays, “Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls,” at 6 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Edgewood, located at 1217 Caroline St., www.davidsedarisbooks.com
Friday, May 31
Author and former Atlanta resident Yolo Akili reads from his new inspirational book “Dear Universe” at 7 p.m. at Charis Books & More, www.charisbooksandmore.com
Top photo: Publicity photo by Pieter M. Van Hattem