FRIDAY MAY 19

AUTHOR APPEARANCE. Author Michelle Tea offers her new book ‘Rose of No Man’s Land.’ 8 p.m. at Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave. 404-524-0304, www.charisbooksandmore.com

GAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce meets for a Business Builder lunch hour. 12 p.m. at RIA’s Bluebird Café, 521 Memorial Drive. RSVP at www.atlantagaychamber.org

ONGOING EVENTS

ATLANTA FREEDOM MARCHING BAND. Weekly rehearsal from 7-9 p.m. at First Metropolitan Community Church of Atlanta, 1379 Tullie Road. www.afmb.org

BRUNCH NETWORKING. ‘Six Degrees of Separation’ mixer. Every fourth Friday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Red Chair Restaurant & Video Lounge, 550-C Amsterdam Ave. 404-870-0532. www.redchairatlanta.com

FURNITURE DONATIONS NEEDED. Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta and AID Atlanta seek used but usable furniture for HIV-positive persons. 404-355-8530, www.furniturebankatlanta.org, www.aidatlanta.org

SEX discussion. Women’s discussion group. 8:30-10 p.m. at Aphrodite’s Toy Box, 3040 North Decatur Road, Scottdale, 404-292-9700, www.aphroditestoybox.com

SATURDAY MAY 20

FIRST MCC. The First Metropolitan Community Church presents a fundraiser bowl-a-thon. 1-4 p.m. at the Northeast Plaza Fun Bowl, 3285 Buford Highway. 404-636-7548, www.firstmcc.com

GEORGIA GAY RADIO. Casino night fundraiser with tables for Blackjack, Roulette and Texas Hold ‘Em. 8 p.m. at Stagedoor, 4431 Hugh Howell Road, Tucker. 770-414-9292, www.georgiagayrodeo.com

ONGOING EVENTS

ASIAN PACIFIC LESBIAN BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER NETWORK. Women’s and trans-women’s social organization. 404-795-0680, www.aplbtn.net

BRUNCH NETWORKING. Brunch Conversations Networking Group hosts brunch every third Saturday. 1-4 p.m. at Gordon Biersch Restaurant, 848 Peachtree St. www.bcng.org

COME OUT DANCING. Music & Dance & Friends GLBT dance lessons—including Dirty Dancing—and live music. 7-10 p.m. at Jungle, 2115 Faulkner Road. www.comeoutdancing.com

HOedowns atlanta. Free GLBT Beginner plus 2-step dance lessons. 8-9 p.m. at Hoedowns Atlanta, 931 Monroe Drive. www.hoedownsatlanta.com

FAMILYPRIDE OF THE SOUTH. Support and networking group for gay parents and their children. 404-786-9711, www.familypridesouth.org

KNOW THY NEIGHBOR CLUB. Decatur to Virginia-Highlands area women’s dining and socializing group. 404-309-0246.

NORTH ATLANTA OWLS. Older, wiser lesbians (50 +) meet for fun and friendship. Locations and activities vary. Mfinatlanta@yahoo.com

SUNDAY MAY 21

FIRST MCC. ‘All Things Summer’ auction after the 11 a.m. service. 12 p.m. at the First Metropolitan Community Church, 1379 Tullie Road. 404-325-4143, www.firstmcc.com

ONGOING EVENTS

ATLANTA FEMINIST WOMEN’S CHORUS. Non-auditioned. 3:45 p.m. rehearsal at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church, 1026 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE. 770-438-5823, www.AFWCChorus.org

LAMBDA GROUP. Family beyond the northern perimeter and dining-out. Time varies. 770-457-5264, lambdagroup@msn.com

gay yoga. Instructors at the Jai Shanti Yoga Studio in Candler Park teach a gay inclusive yoga class with a portion of the proceeds going to YouthPride. 6 p.m., 1630-D DeKalb Ave. 404-370-0579, www.jaishantiyoga.com

MONDAY MAY 22

COMING OUT WORKSHOP. Lesbian life coach Grace Lawson helps gay men and lesbians come out safely. 7-8:30 p.m. at Stage Door, 4431 Hugh Howell Road, 770-414-9292

ONGOING EVENTS

YOUNG AFRICAN-AMERICAN GAY OUTREACH INITIATIVE. Open drop-in social hours from 12-6 p.m. at AID Atlanta, 1438 West Peachtree St. NW, Suite 100. 404-870-7746, www.aidatlanta.org

TUESDAY MAY 23

AUTHOR APPEARANCE. Author Augusten Burroughs presents ‘Possible Side Effects,’ another memoir from the gay writer. 8 p.m. at 7Stages, 1105 Euclid Ave. 404-907-0082, www.outwritebooks.com

GAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The Atlanta Gay Chamber of Commerce meets for a Business Builder lunch at Einstein’s. 12 p.m. at Einstein’s, 691 14th St., 404-876-7925, www.atlantagaychamber.org

ONGOING EVENTS

ATLANTA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA. Atlanta gay symphony orchestra rehearses from 7-9 p.m. All instruments and skill levels welcomed. First Metropolitan Community Church of Atlanta, 1379 Tullie Road NE. 404-467-7796, murphyken@bellsouth.net

BOYTALK. Discussion and support group for gay, bisexual and trans males ages 18-24 meets from 6:30-8 p.m. at YouthPride, 1017 Edgewood Ave., NE. 404-378-7722, www.youthpride.org

CHARIS CIRCLE. Trans-inclusive weekly meeting of high school aged women writers. 5-6:30 p.m. Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave. NE. 404-524-0304, www.chariscircle.org

Hoedowns Atlanta. Beginning 2-step dance lessons. 8-9 p.m. at Hoedown’s, 931 Monroe Drive. www.hoedownsatlanta.com

HOTLANTA SQUARES. Gay square dancing. Basic challenge class from 7-8 p.m. and advanced class from 8-10 p.m. at First Metropolitan Community Church of Atlanta, 1379 Tullie Road. www.iagsdc.org/hotlanta

OURSONG. Rehearsal 7:15-9:30 p.m. at Oakhurst Baptist Church, 222 E. Lake Drive, Decatur. 404-542-3025, www.oursongatlanta.com

SALSAMIGOS. Dance411 Studios’ weekly Salsamigo Latin dance classes for gays and lesbians. 8-9 p.m. 404-622-4110, www.dance411studios.com

WOMYN’S GROUP. Discussion and support group for lesbian, bisexual and trans women ages 18 to 24 meets 6:30-8 p.m. at YouthPride, 1017 Edgewood Ave., NE. 404-378-7722, www.youthpride.org

ZAMI. “Reading Is Erotic’ Audre Lorde reading and discussion group, 7 p.m. at the ZAMI office, 111 East Maple St., Decatur. 404-370-0920, www.zami.org

WEDNESDAY MAY 24

CHARIS BOOKS & MORE. ‘Stich-n-bitch’ sewing circle with gay facilitator. 7 p.m. at Charis Books & ...

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