The end of the workweek means that Friday always feels just right. Cozy up to all of the LGBT gatherings that make if feel even better on Atlanta’s long and winding schedule of events.
• Come to the cabaret. OurSong (top photo), Atlanta’s gay & lesbian co-ed chorus, performs the “Everyday People Living Fabulously” Cabaret @ PushPush, 7 p.m.
• Artfags. Brew with a View Art Walk w/Bert Reeves @ Strand Theatre, 5 p.m., and Re-Awesome Happy Hour Artist Market @ Silk, 6 p.m.
• All the world’s a stage, and they are queerly players. Del Shores “Sordid Confessions” Stand-up (photo) @ Jungle, 8 p.m. (Read our interview), “Exit, Pursued by a Bear” @ 7 Stages, 8 p.m., and “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead” @ Fabrefaction, 8 p.m.
• New each week. Dragateria is the new Friday drag cabaret from the queens who brought you Dragnique. It kicks off tonight with “Reel Drag” movie-inspired performances @ Jungle, 9:30 p.m.
• Women on the verge. Lesbian Speed Dating, 8:30 p.m., immediately followed by Kristy Lee (bottom photo) performs live @ Bellissima, 10:30 p.m., and in the Raw Talent 4 Semi-finals, the “#1 Hits” Challenge separates the drag kings from the princes to determine the Final Two @ My Sisters’ Room, 10 p.m.
• Read some beads. DJay McCracken’s Mardi Gras Party @ the Heretic, 10 p.m. is just one of a dozen options on Friday’s complete nightlife calendar.
There are even more things to do on today’s Gay Agenda, including all of your weekly bar nights, community meetings and sports events. View the full list on Project Q Atlanta’s interactive community calendar. You can also submit your own events.