City of the South Theatre Company presents “Birds of a Feather,” aka “The Birdcage,” complete with a three-course meal for the Holiday Dinner Theatre at Jungle. Opens tonight with shows Nov. 24, Dec. 6-8 at Jungle, 2115 Faulkner Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.jungleclubatlanta.com
The Model T hosts a Toy Drive for Jerusalem House, which helps those living with HIV. Model T, 699 Ponce De Leon Ave., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.modeltatlanta.com
Traxx Girls presents the Friday night Banjee Girls hip-hop party from 9 p.m. – 4 a.m. at My Sister’s Room, 1271 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, www.mysistersroom.com
DJ Brett Long spins for Mr. and Miss Atlanta Eagle bar night, Atlanta Eagle, 306 Ponce De Leon Ave., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.atlantaeagle.com
Saturday, Nov. 24
Atlanta’s Every Womyn presents an “LGBT Old School Game Night,” with games like Monopoly, Scrabble, Twister, Musical Chairs and much more to benefit Lift Up Atlanta. $7. 7 – 10 p.m. at the Phillip Rush Center, 1530 Dekalb Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307
Traxx Girls presents the annual Red & Black Affair: Toy Drive 2012, hosted by Kenya Moore of “Real Housewives of Atlanta.” 10 p.m. – 2:45 a.m. at 595, 595 North Ave., Atlanta, GA 30318, www.traxxgirls.com
Take a break from leftovers with the Turkey Relief Dance Party featuring DJ Rapko from Q100 at My Sister’s Room, 1271 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, www.mysistersroom.com
Mon Cherie presents The Chamber Reunion II, harkening back to the glory days of Atlanta’s former fetish bar with aerial artists, fetish and burlesque performers, DJs Jennocide and Alabaster, host Devin Liquor and much more. 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. at The Masquerade, 695 North Ave., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.moncheriepresents.com
Traxx Clubs presents a Thanksgiving Extravaganza with Kenya Moore of “Real Housewives,” who also appears at the Traxx Girls party. DJ Eclipse and DJ Angel X spin house and hip hop. XS Ultra Lounge, 708 Spring Street, Atlanta, GA 30308, www.xcessultralounge.com
Daring Divas is the new Saturday night show at Blake’s feauring Charlie Brown, Shawnna Brooks, Angelica D’Paige, Savannah Leigh, Michelle Paris and The Lady Shabazz. Blake’s on the Park, 227 10th St., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com
Sunday, Nov. 25
The Armorettes, Atlanta’s legendary fundraising drag troupe, takes over at 8 p.m. at at Burkhart’s, 1492 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.burkharts.com
Monday, Nov. 26
New restaurant Bantam + Biddy donates 10 percent of today’s proceeds after 5 p.m. to Pets Are Loving Support, which helps people with HIV and other health issues keep their pets. Located at Ansley Mall, 1544 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30324, www.palsatlanta.org
Writing With Intent is open to writers of fiction and creative non-fiction; group offers motivational exercises, constructive criticism and more to keep you on track. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, www.charisbooksandmore.com
Catch the $3,000 grand finale of Absolut Talent karaoke. 11:30 p.m. at Burkhart’s, 1492 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.burkharts.com
Tuesday, Nov. 27
Lesbian social group Fourth Tuesday hosts its monthly dinner. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. at Pappasito’s Cantina, 2788 Windy Hill Road, Marietta, GA 30067, www.thehealthinitiative.org
Every fourth Tuesday, try your luck at Speed Dating from 8-10 p.m. at Blake’s on the Park, 227 10th St., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com
Comedian Eddie Sarfaty, who has appeared on “The Today Show,” Logo’s “Wisecrack” and in the documentary “Laughing Matters,” performs to benefit adoption services at CHRIS Kids. 8 p.m. at Dad’s Garage, 280 Elizabeth St., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.chriskids.org
“Laugh Your Balls Off” at Cockpit’s queer comedy night, held the last Tuesday of the month. 8:30 p.m. at Cockpit, 465 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Wednesday, Nov. 28
The Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce hosts a Business Builder Luncheon at 11:50 a.m. East Point Corner Tavern, 2783 Main St. East Point, GA 30344, www.atlantagaychamber.org
The dynamic duo of Amy & Freddy return to Atlanta with a new show to make you laugh and sing along. 8 p.m. at Mixx Atlanta, 1492-B Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.mixxatlanta.com
Poetry Atlanta and the Georgia Center for the Book host the last “Poetry Atlanta Presents” event of the year, featuring Eve Hoffman, Travis Denton and Robert Wood. 7:15 p.m. at Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore St., Decatur, GA 30030. http://poetryatlanta.blogspot.com
Thursday, Nov. 29
Camille Paglia — social critic, best-selling author of “Sexual Personae,” and also a lesbian —presents her latest foray into the world of Western art with “Glittering Images: A Journey Through Art from Egypt to Star Wars.” 6:30-8 p.m. at SCAD Atlanta, 1600 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309,
www.acappellabooks.com/upcoming-events
Cherie Priest reads from “The Inexplicables.” 7: 30 p.m. at Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30307, www.charisbooksandmore.com
Lesbian blues rocker Michelle Malone performs with Levi Lowrey and Gareth Asher. 8 p.m. at Eddie Owen Presents at the Red Clay Theatre, 3116 Main St., Duluth, GA 30096, www.eddieowenpresents.com
On Thursdays, check out Dancefloor Divas with Phoenix of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” 11:30 p.m. at Burkhart’s, 1492 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.burkharts.com
Friday, Nov. 30
On the eve of World AIDS Day, the Red Party celebrates “Lives Focused on Cure” with HIV testing from 6-10 p.m. and show at 10 p.m. with DJ Birdman and the Divas Cabaret. Benefits Powertoendure.org at LeBuzz, 585 Franklin Road, Marietta, GA 30367, www.thenewlebuzz.com
Directed by openly gay Brian Clowdus, “A Diva’s Christmas“ delivers an eclectic mix of Christmas standards and contemporary favorites belted out by Alison Brannon Wilhoit, Kylie Brown and Dasie Thames. The touring show kicks off in Dahlonega tonight and runs through Dec. 21; Atlanta-area dates include The Hill at Serenbe (Dec. 1), West & Mill in West Midtown, (Dec. 2), Spice Market at W Midtown (Dec. 8), Café Circa in downtown Atlanta (Dec. 9 and Dec. 16) and Haven in Brookhaven (Dec. 10). www.serenbeplayhouse.com
Gay saxophonist Dave Koz brings his Christmas show back to Georgia. 8 p.m. at the Cobb Energy Center, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339,
www.cobbenergycentre.com
It’s the last ManShaft party of the year: the Levi-Leather edition. 10 p.m. at Cockpit, 465 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, www.facebook.com/cockpit.atlanta
Saturday, Dec. 1
Today is World AIDS Day. For a full schedule of events, please see page 8.
Hannah Thomas and Emily Kate Boyd perform their rock/country tunes. 9:30 p.m. at Eddie’s Attic, 515-B McDonough Road, Decatur, GA 30030,
www.eddiesattic.com
As performance art troupe gloATL prepares for their debut at Aqua Art in Miami, Atlantans are invited for the local dress rehearsal here. 8-10 p.m. at Goodson Yard at the Goat Farm, 1200 Foster St., Atlanta, GA 30318, www.gloATL.org
Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus offers a preview of their annual Holiday Concert. 1:30 p.m. at the Red Clay Theatre, 3116 Main St., Duluth, GA 30096,
www.eddieowenpresents.com
The gay Dixie Bowling Invitational hosts a beer bust to watch the SEC Championship game and raise funds for Lost-N-Found Youth and ACS. 3-6 p.m. at Burkhart’s, 1492 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.dixiebowl.org
This year’s theme is “The Hunger Games” as LeBuzz hosts the preliminary competition for Mister Georgia USofA Male Illusionist & Classic, an official precursor to the national contest. 8-11 p.m. at LeBuzz, 585 Franklin Road, Marietta, GA 30367, www.thenewlebuzz.com
Sunday, Dec. 2
Toy Party, the biggest holiday part of the year, features DJ Vicki Powell, cocktails, food and more to collect a mountain of toys for underprivileged kids. Admission is $5 plus a new, unwrapped toy worth $20; VIP admission levels also offered. 5-9 p.m. at Americas Mart 3, 240 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30303, www.forthekid.org
The Toy Party After Party keeps the holiday spirit going. 8:30 p.m. at the W Atlanta –Downtown, 45 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.chriscolemanenterprises.com
Barry Brandon’s Bedlam parties present The Masquerade, a birthday celebration for Eber Teles de Oliveira. This one is billed as a private event, so you must RSVP to attend. 10 p.m. – 3 a.m. at iLoungeatl, 1287 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, http://on.fb.me/UKsTdR
Monday, Dec. 3
On Mondays, play Family Feud at 11:30 p.m. with host Wild Cherry Sucret. Blake’s on the Park, 227 10th St., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com
The Atlanta chapter of PFLAG hosts its First Monday Support Meeting where attendees are divided into small groups led by a trained facilitator. 7:30 – 9 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 1605 Northeast Expressway NE, Atlanta, GA 30329, www.pflagatl.org
Tuesday, Dec. 4
Every Tuesday, sing out at Mary-oke starting at 9 p.m. at Mary’s, 1287 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, www.marysatlanta.com
Tuesdays, Thursdays and early Saturday, get your country on with 3-Legged Cowboy nights at the Heretic, 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.hereticatlanta.com
Tuesdays, unwind with a sing-along with pianist David Reeb at 8 p.m. at Mixx, 1492-B Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.mixxatlanta.com
Wednesday, Dec. 5
Every Wednesday, watch “The X Factor” at 8 p.m. on the big screens at Amsterdam Atlanta, 502-A Amsterdam Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306, www.amsterdamatlanta.com
Charlie Brown hosts “Drag Idol 5” every Wednesday at 10 p.m. at LeBuzz, 585 Franklin Road, Marietta, GA 30367, http://on.fb.me/MYbqiy
On Wednesdays, catch the Lust & Bust Show with host Lena Lust and featuring Shawnna Brooks. 11 p.m. at Blake’s on the Park, 227 10th St., Atlanta, GA 30309, www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com
Thursday, Dec. 6
SAGE Atlanta, a support and social group for LGBT elders, meets starting at 10 a.m. on Thursdays at the Philip Rush Center, 1530 Dekalb Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307, www.sageatl.org
The gay Atlanta Executive Network hosts its annual holiday party. Half-off your first cocktail with a donated toy or gift card. 6:30-9 p.m. at The Fifth Ivory, 794 Juniper St., Atlanta, GA 30308, www.aen.org
Pulitzer-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson discusses her book “The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration.” 7:30 p.m. at Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30307, www.charisbooksandmore.com
Thursdays at 9 p.m. get your “Glee” on the television screens at Amsterdam, 502-A Amsterdam Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306, www.amsterdamatlanta.com
Thursdays are 18-and-up College Night at My Sister’s Room, 1271 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316, www.mysistersroom.com
UPCOMING
Friday, Dec. 7
Join Mint Salon for the Naughty and Nice Holiday Gala, a night of fashion, food and beverages complete with silent auction, DJ and door prizes. A portion of proceeds benefits CHRIS Kids. 7-10 p.m. at Mint Salon, 985 Monroe Drive, Atlanta, GA 30308, www.chriskids.org
Hometown duo Indigo Girls perform with the Georgia Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. at Cobb Energy Center at Cobb Energy Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339, www.cobbenergycentre.com
The seventh annual Art Vision raises funds for Positive Impact, which provides mental health and other services for those affected by HIV. This year’s theme is “Uncharted: Travel to Enchanted Lands.” 7-10 p.m. at Stone Four Studios at Studio Plex, 659 Auburn Ave. NE #131, Atlanta, GA 30312, www.artvisionatl.org
Friday, Dec. 7 – Saturday, Dec. 8
The Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus performs its 32nd annual holiday concert, “And on Earth, Peace,” with soprano Megan Mashburn. 8 p.m. Dec. 7, 2 p.m. (followed by free ice cream social) and 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at The Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30305, www.agmchorus.org
Friday, Dec. 7-Monday, Dec. 10
The Heretic hosts a weekend of events to celebrate the bar’s 21st anniversary. DJ Lydia Prim spins Friday at 10 p.m., DJ Mickey Friedman spins 10 p.m. on Saturday. Monday is the invite-only Customer Appreciation Party from 8-10 p.m., so ask a staff member for an invitation. Heretic, 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.hereticatlanta.com
Saturday, Dec. 8
Watch or join in as 300 scantily clad runners take to the streets for the Atlanta Speedo Run to try to raise $150,000 for CURE Childhood Cancer. Runners need to raise $250 to participate. Run begins at 2 p.m. and takes a 1.5 mile course on West Peachtree and Peactree streets, through the heart of Midtown. www.atlantaspeedorun.org
Gay Christian artists Jason & DeMarco perform as First Metropolitan Community Church hosts its annual Christmas Concert and Silent Auction. 7 p.m. at First MCC, 1379 Tullie Road, Atlanta, GA 30329, www.firstmcc.com
Singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin performs at 8 p.m. at Agnes Scott College’s Presser Hall, 141 East College Ave., Decatur, GA 30030, www.eddieowenpresents.com
Wednesday, Dec. 12
Ho Ho Hoedown is the theme for this month’s PALS Bingo. Doors at 6:30 p.m., program at 7:30 p.m. at Jungle, 2115 Faulkner Road, Atlanta, GA 30324, www.palsatlanta.org
Top photo: Saxaphonist David Koz (Publicity photo)