Whether it’s barbecue takeout, legislative powwows, distanced drag or virtual discussions you seek, Atlanta’s LGBTQ events are here for your weekend leisure.
Scroll down and click on each event for more information.
Friday, Jan. 8
Friday BBQ. Atlanta’s gay sports bar is going long for customers with in-person and to-go food and cocktails. Fridays are extra special with a taste escape to backyard ‘cues @ Woofs, 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Q Conversations: LGBTQ Priorities for Georgia’s Legislature. Our live Q&A series continues with state Reps. Park Cannon, Sam Park and Matthew Wilson about the legislative session that opens on Jan. 11. It’s free to register and join us @ Crowdcast and Facebook Live, 12 noon.
Hideaway Happy Hour. Drop in on a full afternoon and evening of specials, and don’t forget Trivia Tuesdays with a $50 bar tab prize @ Hideaway, 9 p.m. Happy Hour specials every weekday, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Post-Election Check-In. Atlanta Pride Committee hosts state Rep. Park Cannon and Georgia Equality about goals for Georgia’s upcoming legislative session @ Instagram Live, 2 p.m.
Glitz & Glam Dinner Theater. Monica Van Pelt and her girls entertain with dinner and a show amid the fancy theater experience of Atlanta’s premiere drag restaurant and bar. Make Reservations @ Lips Atlanta, 6 p.m., 9 p.m. and the Taboo Show at 11:30 p.m.
Fem Friday. The backyard and patio are open for women who love women who love open-air parties, with two socially distanced and masked levels indoors @ My Sister’s Room, Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m. – 3 a.m.
Pump. Dance mixes “pump” for the no-cover-charge party that masked, distanced, shirtless gay guys need @ Heretic, 10 p.m.
Madams of the Moonlight. Legendary queens doing legendary things @ Midtown Moon, 10 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 9
MSR Saturday Night. Heated outdoor space plus two distanced indoor levels start early, drag and hookahs start late @ My Sister’s Room, 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
NeonBlck. Dotte Comm leads an all-Black cast of kings and queens both local and national @ Twitch, 9:30 p.m. Sunday too.
Glitz & Glam. Charlie Brown and her girls give you dinner and a show in Atlanta’s drag restaurant and bar. Make reservations @ Lips Atlanta, 6 p.m., 9 p.m. and the Taboo Show at 11:30 p.m.
Karlitos. The local fave DJ ushers in a night of music and zero cover charge @ Heretic, 10 p.m.
Love Saturdays. Tristan Hartment hosts with DJ Darlene spinning tunes and drink specials @ Hideaway, 10 p.m.
Divas of the Moonlight. Myah Ross Monroe, Angelica D’Paige Brooks and more cast a spell @ Midtown Moon, 10 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 10
Drag Brunch Theatre. The Sisters of Sequins perform with Bubba D. Licious at the wheel while you eat @ Lips, 12:30 p.m.
SFQP Planning. Time to talk about 2021 and make plans for Southern Fried Queer Pride. All are welcome @ Zoom, 4 p.m.
Sunday Brunch & Heifer Review. Ruby Redd drive the bus while you eat up and drink down with $20 endless Mimosas @ Midtown Moon, 1 p.m. There’s also an Other Side of the Moon drag show, 9 p.m.
Honey Pot Sunday. Dip your paw into a leather, bear and friends night with Victor and Tim @ Hideaway, 9 p.m.
Booze & Beats. MSR does what they do with a few extras for Sunday funday. Knock back $3 mimosas and enjoy Djs and brunch @ My Sister’s Room, all day.
Sunday Funday. Gather on the refreshed patio and re-branded corner hotspot for food and drinks @ X Midtown (formerly Ten Atlanta), 4 p.m. – 12 midnight.
NeonBlck. Dotte Comm leads an all-Black cast of kings and queens both local and national @ Twitch, 9:30 p.m.
Tossed Salad. Brigitte Bidet’s queen-y, king-y, ding-y but it’s a thing-y returns for your entertainment with strict mask and distance guidelines @ My Sister’s Room, 10 p.m.
A version of this calendar appeared in QATLus magazine. Read the full issue here:
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