October Best Bets

Now through October 31

Virtual

Voices of Note presents: Free Spirits: An On Demand Halloween Stream. Including a plethora of spooky songs, Free Spirits presents choral selections that range from Orban’s “Daemon Irrepit Callidus” all the way to “Time Warp” from “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” This online stream of the Voices of Note 2023 live concert will provide something for everyone and get you into the Halloween Spirit.

Now through October 20

Fox Theatre

The beloved musical “Disney’s The Lion King” has returned to the Fox Theatre.

October 11-12

Piedmont Park

It’s that time again — come to Piedmont Park and enjoy Pride weekend with hundreds of thousands of your closest friends!

October 12, 7:30pm, through October 27

Actor’s Express

In conjunction with the Del Shores Foundation, Actor’s Express opens the gay themed “A Third Way,” by Lee Osorio. Nico and Matt’s marriage is on shaky ground. When they decide to open their relationship, they test the boundaries of love, sex, intimacy and fidelity. Will they discover a new way to strengthen their bond…or will three become too much of a crowd?

October 20, 2:30pm

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta

The PFLAG support group for parents and families of LGBTQIA+ children meet in

person today.

October 21, 7pm for youth, 8pm for adults

Charis Books and More

Trans and Friends is a youth-focused group for trans people, people questioning their own gender and aspiring allies, providing a facilitated space to discuss gender, relevant resources and activism around social issues.

October 21 ,8pm

City Winery

City Winery Atlanta presents Tituss Burgess. Emmy and SAG-nominated, Tituss Burgess has quickly emerged as one of the entertainment industry’s most versatile and dynamic performers, with his work in television, film, and theater generating both critical and commercial acclaim. Tituss most recently starred as Harold Zidler in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” on Broadway and appeared in Season 2 of the hit Apple TV+ series “Schmigadoon!” He starred in the hit Netflix comedy series “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” earning nominations for four consecutive Emmy Awards, a SAG Award, and two Critics’ Choice TV Awards.

October 23, 7:30pm

Charis Books and More

Charis welcomes Nikkya Hargrove in conversation with zahra alabanza for a discussion of “Mama: A Queer Black Woman’s Story of a Family Lost and Found.” In this searing and uplifting memoir, a young Black queer woman fresh out of college adopts her baby brother after their incarcerated mother dies, determined to create the kind of family she never had. Nikkya Hargrove spent a good portion of her childhood in prison visiting rooms. When her mother — addicted to cocaine and just out of prison — had a son and then died only a few months later, Nikkya was faced with an impossible choice. Although she had just graduated from college, she decided to fight for custody of her half-brother, Jonathan. And fight she did.

October 23, 8pm

City Winery

City Winery Atlanta presents The Mean Gays: Live. Viral comedy duo, Aaron and Jake — aka The Mean Gays — broke out at the end of 2023. They are approaching 3M followers across TikTok, IG and other platforms. They have created a range of comedic characters that have built a life of their own on social media. And for the first time, they are taking it on the road.

October 25, 5:30pm

Distillery of Modern Art

Join OUT Georgia for 4th Friday Networking @ Distillery of Modern Art with Culinary Adaption.

October 25, 8pm, through November 9

Out Front Theatre Company

The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! “Hairspray” winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.

It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire — to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her ‘do.

October 26, 10am

Virtual

The LGBTQ Book Club is a group for LGBTQ folks and allies to read queer-themed books and books by queer authors. The aim is to have diverse, thought-provoking discussions about queer identity, history, and topical issues. All are welcome to join.  This month’s book is “The Membranes” by Chi Ta-Wei. No registration is required. This Zoom link will allow you to join the meeting at any time.

October 27, 5pm

Desta Ethiopian Kitchen

Join the Southern Bears tonight for dinner at Desta Ethiopian Kitchen!

October 27, 9pm

My Sister’s Room

It’s Hocus Pocus vs Rocky Horror Picture Show at My Sister’s Room, hosted by Taylor ALXNDR with performers such as Boudreaux, Dottie Com and more!

October 28, 9pm

Atlanta Eagle

Cici Nicole presents Who’s Got “It” Halloween edition with a $100 prize for Best Costume!