Saturday, Nov. 3
The MEGA Family Project hosts its annual MEGA Family Conference, dubbed the largest gathering in the South for LGBT families. Expect a day of workshops, speakers, networking and fun for the whole family. 8:30 a.m – 5 p.m. at Saint Mark United Methodist Church, 781 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30308,www.megafamilyproject.org
Monica hosts a free march and rally to “Keep the Promise on AIDS in the South.” 1 p.m. at Centennial Park, www.keepthepromiseonaids.org
A new “coming out” support group for LGBT adults meets on Saturdays through Nov. 17; 4 p.m. at First MCC Community Center, 1379 Tullie Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329. www.firstmcc.com
“We Have Not Been Moved: Celebrating Mandy Carter and Southerners on New Ground” celebrates these innovators in progressive activism. 7:30 p.m. at Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30307, www.charisbooksandmore.com
Celebrate the release of Kathy Griffin’s new DVD, “Red, White & Raw” at Blake’s on the Park, 227 10th St., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com
Saturday, Nov. 3 -Sunday, Nov. 4
The Chastain Park Arts Festival, a part of the gay owned and operated Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces series of festivals, offers local arts and crafts in the largest public park in Fulton County. Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Chastain Park, 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta, GA 30327
Sunday, Nov. 4
For the Foodie in All of Us is the chef series to raise funds for For the Kid in All of Us, which produces Toy Party and other events to benefit kids in need. Today, enjoy a culinary and cocktail demonstration from Chef Shane Devereaux and mixologist Justin Hadaway. Tickets are $50; event is from 3-5 p.m. at the Cook’s Warehouse, 1544 Piedmont Ave. #403R, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.forthekid.org
The Armorettes, Atlanta’s legendary fundraising drag troupe, takes over at 8 p.m. at at Burkhart’s, 1492 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.burkharts.com