A screening of "Sex in an Epidemic," a documentary about the safer sex movement in the U.S. at the onset of HIV and AIDS, takes place today from 6-8:30 p.m. at Evolution Project, a program of AID Atlanta that provides a safe space for gay, bisexual and transgender men of color.

There will be a short discussion following the screening.

AID Atlanta will again screen the documentary on Dec. 1 — World AIDS Day —at Georgia Tech . The Dec. 1 screening is from 8-11 p.m. There will also be a discussion following the movie.

Mayor Kasim Reed also announced that he will honor World AIDS Day with a candlelight vigil and press conference on Dec. 1 starting at 5 p.m. at City Hall.

According to a press release, Reed is partnering with (RED) to "show his support in the fight to help eliminate AIDS by turning Atlanta City Hall and other buildings around the city (RED) on December 1."

Participating illuminated landmarks planning to go (RED) on World AIDS Day are the World of Coca-Cola, Georgia World Congress Center, the Georgia Dome and Centennial Olympic Park.

Atlanta events for World AIDS Day

‘Sex in the Epidemic’ film screening
Monday, Nov. 29, 6 p.m.
The Evolution Center
583 #1 Juniper St., Atlanta, GA 30308
Call 404-870-7763 for details
www.aidatlanta.org

AIDS Alliance for Faith & Health Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 8 a.m.
Ahavath Achim
600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
www.aidsallianceatl.org

World AIDS Day HIV testing, education
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30303, www.naesm.org

Emory University Quilt on the Quad
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Emory’s McDonough Field
600 Asbury Circle, Atlanta GA 30322
Rain Location:
Emory University Dobbs University Center
600 Asbury Circle, Atlanta GA 30322

World AIDS Day press conference, rally
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1-2 p.m.
Georgia State Capitol
North wing of the building
www.georgiaequality.org

‘Sex in the Epidemic’ film screening
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m.
Georgia Institute of Technology
Clary Theater of the Bill Moore Student Success Center
Call 404-870-7763 for details
www.aidatlanta.org

Watch the trailer for "Sex in an Epidemic" below: