What we’re about
We’re a social networking and culture exploration group for all members of Atlanta’s LGBTQIA+ community looking to enjoy culture and recreation events in the city while expanding their social network. The group organizes a diverse range of events – dinners out, live performances, hiking and biking events, and other events based on group interest. 2023’s twice-monthly event calendar might include a Friday Jazz Night at the High Museum, a weekend cycle along the Beltline, a Symphony performance, or trying out a recently opened hot restaurant (before the waiting lists ensue 😉).
Join us for lively, thoughtful conversation with other upbeat LGBTQIA+ residents and make new friends in the process. Bring your own interests and ideas for group events and we’ll help organize them.
Twice monthly events will start in August 2023
Upcoming events (3)
See all- CHILL – Winter Pops concert with the ACSO + coffee/snack beforehandSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Atlanta, GA
As part of their 2024-2025 season, the Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra (ACSO) is performing a free concert at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in Atlanta.
The CHILL - Winter Pops! concert is a musical journey featuring the sounds of winter, telling "the musical journey of music through the ages and in far off lands".
ACSO invites "patrons and our musicians to tell their own story of winter at home in Atlanta by bringing new and used winter clothing to help homeless youth in need during the cold winter months."
ACSO is partnering with “Lost-n-Found Youth”, an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization that provides services to LGBTQ+ Youth experiencing homelessness.
This concert also features artwork created for their Art in Music program by area youth, in their interpretation of Vivaldi’s “Winter” from the Four Seasons.
Game Plan:
- In advance: Grab your own ticket. Use this link to reserve your free ticket. You get a ticket to download, which you must show at the door.
- 1:30 - Meet at Goldbergs Fine Foods in Toco Hills for coffee, a bagel, or a breakfast or lunch entree. Address is: 3003 N Druid Hills Rd, in the Toco Hills Shopping Center.
- 2:30 - Head over to St. Bartholomew’s, a 4-minute drive. Address is: 1790 LaVista Road, NE, Atlanta
- 3:00 - Concert begins
This should be a nice gathering to support community arts and support our community's LGBTQ+ youth.
Thank you to our Culture Explorer Roger who brought this event to my attention.
- Fernbank After Dark - WildWoods AGLOW (Holiday Soiree)Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta, GA
Our December event is a return to the Fernbank Museum for their monthly 'Fernbank After Dark' adults-only evening soiree. This December event also includes their holiday themed 'AGLOW: Holiday Spirits & Science'.
From the Museum:
"Fernbank After Dark presents a variety of unique after-hours experiences for grown-ups, including museum exhibits, live music, full bars, tapas menus, science demonstrations, and more.AGLOW: Journey into the zen-like, magical worlds of nature in Fernbank’s outdoor, nighttime experience, WildWoods: AGLOW. Bring your holiday cheer for a night of festive fun featuring after-hour access to Fernbank’s exhibits, the captivating lights of WildWoods: AGLOW, holiday-themed activities, music and more!"
The Plan:
- Each of us will buy their own tickets in advance on the Fernbank website (or at the door, if available).
- Tickets are $39.95. Museum members get a $5.00 discount.
- I'll arrive early to grab a couple tables and some tapas for us.
- Once we have a critical mass, we can explore the Museum and grounds together. Bring a jacket.
If you plan to attend, I recommend grabbing a ticket sooner vs. later. The December event may be very popular.
Our prior visit to Fernbank after Dark was a lovely evening, and the holiday theme will make it extra special.
See you there!
- Candlelight Concert (Queen vs. ABBA) + Tapas in Decatur, GAThe chapel at First Decatur UMC, Decatur, GA
This event is a short concert in Decatur, followed by dinner at a highly rated Spanish tapas restaurant.
Concert: Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience in locations across Atlanta.
- The musical program is 'Queen vs. ABBA' and will be held at The Chapel on Sycamore under the gentle glow of candlelight.
- Expect to hear instrumental versions of each band's big hits.
- These concerts generally run ~60 minutes.
- Tickets are discounted 20% if you purchase before Sunday, Dec 1 and range from $22 to $39 with the discount applied.
Dinner: Tapas at Decatur's highly rated Iberian Pig restaurant. It's known for great small plates, paella, and tasty beverages.
Game Plan:
- Before the event - Each of us will purchase their own ticket for the concert in advance. (There are 3 price tiers; I'll buy 4 tickets in Zone B. Note the seats are general admission.)
- 6:20 - Meet at The Chapel on Sycamore, address is: 318 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030
- 6:45 - Concert begins
- 7:45 - Concert ends
- 8:00 - Dinner at Iberian Pig, a 5 minute walk from the concert. Address is: 121 Sycamore Street Decatur, GA, 30030.
- 9:00 - Event ends.
I expect this to be a fun event that will get everyone home at a decent hour on a workweek night.
RSVPs: Please indicate in the comments if you will join for dinner. I will need a firm headcount to finalize our dinner reservation.
Look forward to seeing everyone there.
