Friday, July 20 – Saturday, July 21
Sunset Garden, the weekly summer fundraiser series at Burkhart’s, teams up with Boy Next Door for two nights to benefit GA Voice’s 2012 Best Local Nonprofit, Lost-n-Found Youth. Friday night features a Boy Next Door swimsuit fashion show with the men of Atlanta’s gay swim team, the Rainbow Trout. Half of the proceeds from the Smirnoff signature tea go to the homeless LGBT youth advocacy organization. 7 – 10 p.m. both nights at Burkhart’s, 1492 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309, http://on.fb.me/NIkXd4, www.burkharts.com
Saturday, July 21
The Renee Labelle Andrus Foundation hosts a “You Can’t Get this on E-Bay” yard sale with hard to find bar and restaurant items and silent auction. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Parker’s on Ponce, 116 E. Ponce De Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030, http://on.fb.me/OJre5n
DJ Don Bishop opens for DJ/Producer Roland Belmares at Joining Hearts 25 Pool Party. The sold-out event raises funds for AID Atlanta and Jerusalem House. 4 – 11 p.m. at the Greystone and Aquatic Center in Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA 30309, www.joininghearts.org
DJ Tony Moran spins an after party starting at 9 p.m. at Jungle, 2115 Faulkner Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.jungleclubatlanta.com, http://on.fb.me/MrMX6G
Stroll over to the members-only Xion for DJ Jalil Z. Doors open at 3 a.m. on Sunday morning at Xion, 2241 Faulkner Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, http://on.fb.me/Me5diq
The B-52s celebrate their 35th anniversary with a tour that, of course, stops in their home state. 8 p.m. at the Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30308, www.theb52s.com
The Atlanta Rollergirls play two roller derby bouts starting at 5 p.m. at Yaarab Shrine Center, 400 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308, www.atlantarollergirls.com
The Heretic gets things going early with a performance by the Armorettes at 8 p.m., a 3-Legged Cowboy country night from 10 p.m. to midnight, then DJ Mike Pope takes over the turntables for late night dance. No cover tonight. 8 p.m. – 3 a.m. at Heretic, 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.hereticatlanta.com,
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DJ E spins for her own birthday bash hosted by Ladies at Play, a nightlife group for women who love women. 9 p.m. – 2:30 a.m. at Park Bar Loft, 150 Walton St., Atlanta, GA 30303, www.ladiesatplay.com, http://on.fb.me/LLtevc
WestSide Pie hosts “Flirt,” a new monthly women’s event. DJ Ree De La Vega spins with $5 house cocktails, $6 flirtininis, ping pong, Pac-Man and ladies on the prowl. 8 p.m. at WestSide Pie, 1133 Huff Road, Atlanta, GA 30318, http://on.fb.me/MyFQZ1
Julie Osborne Entertainment brings “Insane Saturday” to My Sister’s Room with several showcase comedians. DJ Liz Owen takes over after the last laugh. 8:30 p.m. at My Sister’s Room, 1271 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, http://on.fb.me/PZ87t4, www.mysistersroom.com
Saturday, July 21-29
Tons of restaurants are on board for the 2012 Downtown Restaurant Week, each offering either $25 or $35 three course dinners per person, plus tip and tax. Check out the details and list of restaurants: www.atlantadowntown.com/fun/restaurant-week
Sunday, July 22
Marietta PFLAG hosts the monthly fourth Sunday support meeting. 1 – 3 p.m. at Pilgrimage United Church of Christ, 3755 Sandy Plans Road, Marietta, GA 30066, http://community.pflag.org/mariettapflag
GA Boy Productions presents a tea dance with DJ Scott Anthony and Alyson Calagna. 6 p.m. – 12 a.m. at Opera, 1150 Crescent Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.gaboyproductions.com