The Atlanta Pride Committee today released its schedule of nightlife events for the 41st Atlanta Pride Festival. The kick-off party will be held once again at the Georgia Aquarium, while the APC will partner with Chris Coleman Enterprises, Club Jungle and Pandora Events for other nightlife events during the Oct. 8-9 weekend.

“We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented club entertainment promoters in the city,” said JP Sheffield, executive director of the Atlanta Pride Committee.

“These additional programs help round out the weekend, as well as provide us with the opportunity to partner with local businesses,” Sheffield added.

As in the recent past, the APC will officially kick off Atlanta Pride at the Georgia Aquarium on Oct. 7. The official kickoff after party will be held at Club Jungle and will feature DJ Ed Bailey.

Saturday night, Oct. 8, features the PEACH Mega Dance Party, presented by Curve Magazine and Pandora Events at Center Stage. DJ Lisa Pittman will spin.

Atlanta Pride's closing party will take place Oct. 9 at Opera Night Club immediately following the Starlight Cabaret, the drag extravaganza that traditionally concludes the festival’s events in Piedmont Park.

For more information, please visit www.atlantapride.org.

The Official Atlanta Pride Kickoff After Party
Presented by Jungle Club Atlanta
Friday, Oct. 7
Jungle Club Atlanta
Immediately following the Kickoff Party at the Georgia Aquarium
9pm-3am
Admission: $5 with your wristband from the Georgia Aquarium/$15 without wristband
18+ to enter/21+ to drink

PEACH Mega Dance Party
Presented by Curve Magazine
Saturday, Oct. 8
Center Stage / The Loft
1374 West Peachtree St (at 17th St.)
9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Admission: $15 advance; $20 at the door (if available)
18+ to enter/21+ to drink

The Official Atlanta Pride Closing Party
Presented by Chris Coleman Enterprises
Sunday, Oct. 9
Opera Night Club
1150 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309
Immediately following the Starlight Cabaret
8:00pm – 3:00am
Admission: $15 Advance/$25 at door if tickets remain

Top photo: The 2011 Atlanta Pride festival will be held during the second weekend in October and will correspond with National Coming Out Day. (Brent Corcoran/RNZ Photography)