Always remember. World AIDS Day and the start of Hannukah provide a backdrop of remembrance for an already busy calendar of today’s LGBT events. We made a list. Check it twice.

• Coming of age. Brushstrokes 21st Anniversary Sale & Celebration includes discounts, charity donations with every purchase, and cake. All day.

• Never forget. Read our preview of a dozen World AIDS Day observations, vigils, gatherings, performances, exhibits, film screenings and free testing events from morning through night.

• Tastes a little gamey. Texas Hold’em Poker @ Mixx, 7 p.m., Team Trivia @ Las Margaritas, 7:30 p.m., Birdcage Bingo with Ruby Redd (middle photo) benefits CHRIS Kids @ Mellow Mushroom/Midtown, 8 p.m., and Trivia @ Woofs, 8 p.m.

• Age groups. Teen Forum & Young Adult Forum @ YouthPride, 6:30 p.m.

• Theatrical mash-up. AEN Theater Night and pre-reception for “Every Christmas Story Ever Told” @ Actors Express, 6:30 p.m., plus “Santaland Diaries” @ Horizon Theatre, 8 p.m.

• High performance vehicles. Karaoke Idol w/Shavonna B. Brooks @ Burkhart’s, 11 p.m., Rated R Burlesque show with Lady Shabazz @ Blake’s, 11 p.m., and Apollo.Gold Live (bottom photo) ft. Barry Brandon @ The Shelter, 11:30 p.m.

• What kind of man are you? Honey Pot @ Mary’s, 8 p.m., Punk Rock @ the Eagle, 9 p.m., Dress Code @ Heretic, 10 p.m., and Wild Out Wednesday with Wassup N ATL @ Door 44, 10 p.m.

There are even more things to do on today’s Gay Agenda. View the full list on Project Q Atlanta’s interactive community calendar. You can also submit your own events.