Looking for queer things to do in Atlanta?
Here are OUT Local’s featured events and recurring weekly events.
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DYNISTY & THE ST. JAMES BAND
Thursday | November 5th
LORE | 8pGet ready for one unforgettable night of live music as Dynisty & the St. James Band take over LORE! Featuring a full live band, powerhouse vocals, and show-stopping performances, this one-night-only experience brings the energy of live entertainment to Atlanta.
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FIRST FRIDAY AT ATLANTA EAGLE
Friday | November 6th
Atlanta Eagle | 9pLeather Weather is back! Join ONYX Southeast at Atlanta Eagle on Friday, November 6 at 9 PM for a night celebrating Atlanta’s leather and kink community. This 21+ event features an enforced ONYX gear section (leather/kink gear only), with $8 admission after 8 PM and $10 after 10 PM.
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ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME
Saturday | November 7th
OUT Front Theatre | 8pIt's your LAST CHANCE to experience Once Upon a One More Time at Out Front Theatre Company! Featuring the iconic music of Britney Spears, this high-energy musical reimagines classic fairy tales with pop hits, humor, and a fresh take on happily ever after.
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VERSUS: CURTAIN CALL
Sunday | November 8th
My Sister’s Room | 9p-11pThe competition is heating up at VERSUS! Join host Ivana Hero on Sunday, November 8 for Curtain Call, a night of fierce drag performances as eight contestants battle for the $100 monthly prize.
Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ Events, Drag Shows, Pride Parties & Queer Nightlife
Discover the best LGBTQ+ events in Atlanta with OUT Local™, your guide to queer nightlife, drag shows, drag brunches, gay bars, lesbian and sapphic events, dance parties, Atlanta Pride events, Atlanta Black Pride Weekend, live music, comedy, community gatherings, and more. Find what’s happening tonight, this weekend, and throughout the city at Atlanta’s favorite LGBTQ+ venues, clubs, bars, restaurants, theaters, and event spaces. Whether you’re looking for a drag show in Midtown, a queer dance party in East Atlanta, a Pride weekend event, a lesbian brunch, a gay nightlife event, or something new to do with friends, OUT Local makes it easier to discover LGBTQ+ Atlanta in one place. Browse upcoming events, explore local performers and venues, get ticket information, and find your next night out in Atlanta’s queer community.
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TOSSED SALAD
Every Sunday
LORE Atlanta | 9p-12aTossed Salad at LORE is a weekly Sunday drag show hosted by Brigitte Bidet, bringing a fresh mix of Atlanta drag talent to Edgewood every week. The cast rotates from show to show, along with rotating guest DJs, so each Sunday has a different lineup and energy. It’s part drag show, part industry night, and a solid weekly spot for discovering performers from across Atlanta’s queer scene.
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FEMME FRIDAY'S
Every Friday
My Sister’s Room | 10p-3aFemme Friday at My Sister’s Room is a weekly Friday-night party created for Atlanta’s lesbian, WLW, and queer community. Hosted by Kia Comedy, the night features rotating DJs, go-go dancers, live performances, and high-energy music in one of Midtown’s best-known LGBTQ+ venues. Expect a lively late-night crowd, dancing, and a different mix of entertainment each week.
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LATINO TUESDAYS
Every Tuesday
Blake’s on the Park | 8p-3aLatino Tuesday at Blake’s on the Park is a weekly Midtown nightlife event with DJ Babey Drew, celebrating Latino men and the men who love them. Expect reggaeton, salsa, merengue, bachata, and high-energy dance-floor vibes throughout the night. Admission is free until 10 PM, making it an easy Tuesday-night stop for music, dancing, and Atlanta queer nightlife.
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CANDYLAND DIVAS
Every Thursday
Felix’s | 11p-2aA weekly late-night drag extravaganza at Felix's Atlanta, where rotating drag performers bring theatrical, high-energy performances to the stage. Expect candy-colored glamour, bold looks, a packed dance floor, and a crowd that knows how to celebrate. This Thursday night fixture has become a Midtown favorite, with the show kicking off at 10 PM and the energy running late into the night.
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MAYHEM AT ATLANTA EAGLE
Every Thursday
Atlanta Eagle | 11:30p-3aAspen York hosts the weekly Mayhem drag show and dance party at Atlanta Eagle. This edition features the resident cast - Raquel Rea Heart, Aqua, and Ran Diosa - alongside weekly special guests. DJ Justinface handles the music for the late-night session following Rock Haus Karaoke. There is no cover charge for this 21+ event.
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THURSDAY COUNTRY
Every Thursday
Heretic | 8p-9pStart your Thursday night at The Heretic with free country dance lessons. DanceOut Atlanta leads an hour of rotating line dance and two-step instruction before the floor opens for the rest of the night. With no cover, it’s an easy way to learn a few new moves, practice what you already know, and dance late with Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ community.
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T.W.N.K DANCE PARTY
Every Tuesday
X Midtown | 10p-3aT.W.N.K. takes over X Midtown with a high-energy dance party built around pop remixes, club edits, and queer nightlife favorites. Expect music from artists like Chappell Roan, Zara Larsson, Kim Petras, and more, with a late-night crowd ready to dance. It’s a weekly Tuesday spot for big pop energy, sweaty dance floors, and main-character moments in Midtown.
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GUYS & DOLLS EXTRAVAGANZA
Every Monday
Bulldogs | 10p-3aGuys & Dolls Extravaganza is a weekly Monday-night show with performances beginning at 10 PM. The event brings a high-energy mix of entertainment and nightlife to the venue every week, making it a consistent Monday destination for a lively crowd and late-night atmosphere. Arrive early for food and stay late for drinks.