Gay Events in Atlanta This Weekend: Jul 23–26, 2026

50 LGBTQ+ events across Atlanta this weekend (Jul 23–26, 2026) — from drag brunches and dance floors to the marquee picks below. Here's the full agenda, updated weekly.

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This Week in Gay Atlanta

• Charging the mound, then charging in for a kiss: A benches-clearing moment at the Portland Pickles' 'Heated Riv-Dill-ry' night turned into a full-on gay makeout — the exact kind of summer chaos we live for. Outsports

• Two couples, one relationship: The trailer for the new series FOURSOME just dropped, following two couples whose lives (and love lives) collapse into one gloriously complicated arrangement. Watch the trailer

• The 'diarrhea parasite' in your summer salad: A nationwide cyclospora outbreak is turning bagged greens into a gamble — here's what to actually know before your next picnic spread. Them

• The gay exec in the Giants' Pride Night mess: Meet Roscoe Mapps, the San Francisco Giants executive caught in the middle of the team's Pride Night controversy — and the fallout that followed. Outsports

• Did a Full House star just come out?: Jodie Sweetin — Stephanie Tanner herself — has fans convinced she quietly came out, and the internet is doing what it does best. Go Magazine

• Elliot Page steals Nolan's Odyssey: In a handful of minutes as the doomed soldier Sinon, Page becomes the haunting soul of Christopher Nolan's three-hour epic — critics say his small role looms over the entire film. Empire

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Thu, Jul 30 · 6 PM - 9 PM

MAHJONG LEAGUE

Felix's Atlanta, Atlanta

Learn Chinese Mahjong from Master Mitch every Thursday evening at Felix's — a friendly, no-cover league that's beginner-welcome with free parking.

Thu, Jul 30 · 7 PM - 10 PM

Adventure Time Drag Dinner

Lore, Atlanta

An Adventure Time-themed drag dinner brings the Land of Ooo to Lore on Edgewood Ave.

Thu, Jul 30 · 7 PM - 9 PM

Laughs & Lashes

Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar, Atlanta

Get ready for Glitz, Glam, Gags & Galore at this high-energy drag variety extravaganza hosted by the fabulous Brigitte Bidet! Expect diverse acts, countless surprises, and campy, over-the-top entertainment that'll keep you laughing all night. Seating opens at 7:00 PM, so arrive early and snag your spot for a night of unforgettable drag magic paired with Lips' signature drag dining experience. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.

Thu, Jul 30 · 8 PM - 3 AM

Thursday Country

The Heretic Atlanta, Atlanta

Kick off your Thursday night with free country dance lessons alternating between line dancing and two-step, taught 8-9 PM before the dance floor opens for the rest of the night. No cover charge means you can show up, learn some moves with DanceOut Atlanta, and dance until close at this iconic Atlanta institution. Whether you're a seasoned boot-scooter or stepping onto a country dance floor for the first time, this is a welcoming space to have fun and connect with the community. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.

Thu, Jul 30 · 9 PM - 12 AM

Rock Haus Karaoke

Atlanta Eagle, Atlanta

Join Raqi for Rock House Karaoke at Atlanta Eagle, where you can belt out your favorite hits in the heart of Midtown. With no cover charge and free parking, it's an easy night out to grab drinks, grab the mic, and have a blast with the community. Whether you're a karaoke regular or just looking for a fun Thursday night, this is your chance to shine in a welcoming space that celebrates all of us. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.

Thu, Jul 30 · 10 PM - 2 AM

F' Around Thursdays

Felix's Atlanta, Atlanta

Get ready for a night of rotating drag performances and dancing at this weekly Thursday showcase. F' Around Thursdays brings the energy and glamour to Felix's intimate dance floor, where a fresh lineup of performers keeps the night unpredictable and exciting. It's the perfect mid-week escape to dance, celebrate, and connect with the community in one of Atlanta's beloved neighborhood bars. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.

Thu, Jul 30 · 10 PM - 12 AM

POPROCK$

MSR My Sisters Room, Atlanta

POPROCK$ turns My Sister's Room into a Kesha, Charli XCX and Slayyyter dance party with a drag show — pure pop chaos on a Thursday night.

Thu, Jul 30 · 11 PM - 3 AM

Candyland Divas Drag Show

Felix's Atlanta, Atlanta

Candyland Divas brings the drag to Felix's every Thursday, hosted by Brianna "Kit-Kat" Simone Monroe and starring Tykira Starr and Evangelista Dynasty, with special guests weekly. DJ AF spins from 10pm and shows run at 11pm and 1am. No cover, free parking, 21+. This event was added by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.

Thursday, Jul 23 — 11 Events

Out x Out Pick: Pee Wee's Big Vacation - Dinner Special! at Lore

Step into a whimsical world of quirky fun at this Pee-wee's Big Adventure-themed dinner celebration. Expect colorful vibes, drag performances, and a meal that captures the playful spirit of the beloved film—the perfect blend of camp, community, and good food at Lore. Whether…

Also on Thursday

• Thursday Country — 8:00 PM at The Heretic Atlanta

• Candyland Divas Drag Show — 11:00 PM at Felix's Atlanta

• Atlanta's Angels Thursday Drag Show — 11:00 PM at Blake's On The Park

• MAYHEM Drag Show — 11:30 PM at Atlanta Eagle

• X After Dark — 11:59 PM at X Midtown (TEN)

Friday, Jul 24 — 10 Events

Out x Out Pick: Atlanta Leather Pride — Welcome Night at Atlanta Eagle

ALP weekend opens Friday with a VIP Meet & Greet (8 PM) to mingle with contestants and past titleholders, Myah Ross' House of Love drag cabaret in the Charlie Brown Cabaret Room (9 PM), a cigar social with BDSM and fetish demos on the patio, bootblacks on hand, and DJs late. The…

Also on Friday

• Femme Friday — 9:00 PM at MSR My Sisters Room

• The Other Show - Friday Drag Cabaret — 9:00 PM at Lore

• House of Love — 9:00 PM at Atlanta Eagle

• Joining Hearts Kickoff: Game On w/ Micky Friedmann — 10:00 PM at The Heretic Atlanta

• reblog - the tumblr dance party — 11:00 PM at Lore

Saturday, Jul 25 — 14 Events

Out x Out Pick: Atlanta Leather Pride Victory Party at Atlanta Eagle

Once the new titleholders are crowned, the Eagle's biggest night of the weekend kicks off — guest DJs, dancing, and the energy of a community celebrating its own (Saturday, 10 PM to

Also on Saturday

• Cabaret Saturdays at Atlanta Eagle — 9:00 PM at Atlanta Eagle

• 25th Anniversary — After Dark Night Party — 9:00 PM at Felix's Atlanta

• Club de Vampiros presents... The Latexxx Tour w/ Kyd Barrett — 9:00 PM at Lore

• Dirty POP — 10:00 PM at X Midtown (TEN)

• Traxx Atlanta Decades Bar Crawl Reunion — 11:00 PM at The Heretic Atlanta

Sunday, Jul 26 — 15 Events

Out x Out Pick: 25th Anniversary — Silver Soiree Day Party at Felix's Atlanta

The Silver Soiree day party wraps Felix's 25th-anniversary weekend on Sunday afternoon — a daytime celebration of 25 years on

Also on Sunday

• Goth Drag Brunch — 12:00 PM at Lore

• Atlanta Leather Pride Closing Tea Dance - to be confirmed — 3:00 PM at Atlanta Eagle

• Sunday Beer Bust — 3:00 PM at Atlanta Eagle

• Mixed Tape Sundays — 8:00 PM at Friends on Ponce

• The Supersized Sunday Show — 8:30 PM at Blake's On The Park

Featured Read

It's the leather community's favorite July street party: SoMa's Up Your Alley Fair — better known as Dore Alley — takes over Sunday, July 26. Smaller, grittier, and more local than September's Folsom Street Fair, it's the one the regulars actually swear by. Here's the date, the dress code (or lack of one), the afterparties, and where to stay if you're flying in.

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