23 gay venues · 14 gay-friendly venues · 430 upcoming events
Atlanta is the undisputed capital of LGBTQ+ life in the South, with a thriving queer community centered around Midtown and the iconic Atlanta Pride Festival — one of the largest in the nation. From a legendary drag scene to Black queer culture and year-round community events, the ATL welcomes everyone.
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Sun, Aug 2
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar, Atlanta
Weekly Sunday drag brunch at Lips Atlanta with live performances, all-you-can-drink mimosas & bloody marys. Reservations required.
Weekly
Sun, Aug 2
12 PM - 2:30 PM
Lore, Atlanta
Survivor Drag Brunch at Lore in Atlanta is a Survivor-themed Sunday noon drag brunch on Edgewood Ave, August 2.

Sun, Aug 2
2 PM - 5 PM
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar, Atlanta
Dragalicious Brunch late seating at Lips Atlanta every Sunday: the 2 PM second seating with brunch entrees, drag performances, and bottomless mimosas.
Weekly
Sun, Aug 2
2 PM - 5 PM
Atlanta Eagle, Atlanta
Sunday Puptea is an afternoon pup and gear social at Atlanta Eagle, Midtown's leather bar — mingle with Atlanta's pup community.

Sun, Aug 2
2 PM - 5 PM
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar, Atlanta
Dragalicious Brunch late seating at Lips Atlanta every Sunday: the 2 PM second seating with brunch entrees, drag performances, and bottomless mimosas.
Weekly
Sun, Aug 2
2 PM - 5 PM
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar, Atlanta
Weekly Sunday drag brunch at Lips Atlanta featuring live performances, brunch entrées, and all-you-can-drink mimosas or bloody marys. Reservations required.
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