FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7
Atlanta Presents Cocktails with Queens
6pm to 10pm
The Hideaway
Featuring Frankie Coma, Saliva Godiva, Cistofer, Simply Nina, and Linda TM and music by DJ Devon Rex.
High Museum Pre-Pride Kiki
6pm to 10pm
High Museum
Drink and draw with figure model JayBella Bankz and enjoy performances from Jarvis Hammer, Ivy Fischer, and Canzara and music from Ree de la Vega. Tickets at high.org.
Pride on the Square
6pm to 8pm
Colony Square
Kick off Atlanta Pride in The Plaza with emcee Brigitte Bidet. Experience thrilling live performances from some of Atlanta’s best drag queens bringing you the most famous hits from top musical icons. Keep the party going with special swag, drinks, and additional fun surprises as the DJ Yvonne Monet spins the latest tunes and greatest hits! This event is free, no ticketing required. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Pride Kickoff at Georgia Aquarium
7pm to 11pm
Georgia Aquarium
Experience a variety of music from three different DJs scattered throughout different areas of the Aquarium. International superstar Guy Scheiman will headline the event with support from DJ Mark Dennis and introducing fierce new talent DJ Alexis Curshe. Attendees have the option to select General Admission tickets which includes 2 drink tickets valid for a mixed drink, beer, wine or soft drink. Tickets at georgiaaquarium.org.
Pride at The Eagle
8pm
The Eagle’s new location
(1492 Piedmont Ave NE)
The “RuPaul’s Celebrity Drag Race” viewing party begins downstairs (no cover) at 8pm. The Eagle’s Cabaret begins upstairs ($5) begins at 9pm, followed by Reborn with DJ Rob Moore at 11pm.
Pride Kickoff After Party
9pm to 3am
The Heretic
Featuring Joe Gauthreaux and Stan Jackson. Tickets at hereticatlanta.com.
Fat Slut (ATL Pride!) with Silky Nutmeg Ganache
10pm
Venkman’s
Enjoy performances from Silky Nutmeg Ganache from “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Meatball, Nicole Paige Brooks, Big Dipper, Pinche Queen, JayBella Bankz, Ocean Kelly, and Taylor ALXNDR, plus music from DJ Rubella Spread. The meet and greet with Silky starts at 9pm, show starts at 10pm. Tickets at the link in Wussy Mag’s Instagram bio, @wussymag.
Purple Disco Machine
10pm to 3am
District Atlanta
Tickets at collectivpresents.com.
Fantasy Girls Cabaret
8pm
Future Atlanta
Featuring special guest Brooke Lynn Hytes. Tickets at future-atlanta.com.
Chapel Beauty Pride Kickoff
9:30pm
Noni’s
Enjoy performances from Ivy Fischer, Minty, Canzara Szn, Miss He the Queen, Hailey from Third Period, and special guest Drunk Text, plus music from Wav Maker. $7-$10 cover.
Underground Circuit
10pm
Future Atlanta
Featuring Sam Gee. Tickets at future-atlanta.com.
Xion
3am
Future Atlanta
Featuring Millennial. Tickets at future-atlanta.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
Bottom’s Up! Brunch with Gia Gunn
10:30am
City Winery
Enjoy a boozy brunch with performances by Gia Gunn, Nicole Paige Brooks, EllaSaurus Rex, Alissah Brooks, and more. Tickets at citywinery.com.
Big Gay Pride Brunch
12pm to 5pm
Park Tavern
Featuring DJ Ree de La Vega & Phoenix Entertainment Presents Brigitte Bidet, Raquel Rea Heart, Aspen York, Cici Nicole, Coco Iman Star, Heidi N Closet (From RuPauls Drag Race), & Destiny Brooks. Tickets at BigGayPrideBrunch.com – Use code Raynbow5 for $5 off