The best LGBTQ things to do in Atlanta MLK Weekend
Whether you seek legendary DJs, virtual powwows, distanced drag or the reverence and revelry fit for a “King,” Atlanta’s LGBTQ events are here for your weekend pleasure.
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Friday, Jan. 15
Winter Pride. MLK Weekend always heats up with LGBTQ reverence and revelry. Check out four days and nights of events around town, including trans diva Sidney Starr @ Microtel Inn on Saturday. Check in with WassupNAtl and Rockstars Production.
Black Ice. Another Code Red Party, but this time wear black. The Season 1 RuPaul’s finalist who parlayed her fame into circuit spinning, DJ Nina Flowers takes the controls @ Heretic, 10 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
Madams of the Moonlight. Legendary queens doing legendary things @ Midtown Moon, 10 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 16
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.
Time for Kenny. Brian Pinkney celebrates his newest kids’ picture book with Charis as hosts @ Crowdcast, 3:30 p.m.
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.
Pop! DJ Nova does the music and video party gays and gals need @ Blake’s 9 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.
Deviant: MLK Weekend. Get naughty with DJ Christopher and the boys @ Heretic, 10 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 17
Dreamland. DJs Sam Gee and Joe Pacheco take you where you want to go. Fill ‘er up in this Andrew Christian event @ Heretic, 10 p.m.
Drag Brunch Theatre. The Sisters of Sequins perform with Bubba D. Licious at the wheel while you eat @ Lips, 12:30 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 re-branded corner hotspot for food and drinks @ X Midtown (formerly Ten Atlanta), 4 p.m. – 12 midnight.
Monday, Jan. 18
Rustin-Lorde Virtual Breakfast. The 20th annual event goes online this year with the theme “The Power of Our Voices” @ Zoom, 10 a.m.
Stars of the Century. The weekly best of the best closes out a weekend to remember, starring Niesha Dupree and Stasha Sanchez @ Heretic, 11 p.m.
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