Part of the Gay Atlanta Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Friday, August 14, 2026
535 Means Street
535 Means St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, United StatesThe South's largest outdoor kink and fetish festival — three days of classes, demos, a vendor market, and nightly parties centered at 535 Means Street in Atlanta's Westside. Part educational conference, part gear-clad dance weekend, built around expanding access to kink resources across the Southeast. Ticketed.
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Thu, Aug 13
6 PM - 9 PM
Felix's Atlanta, Atlanta
Mahjong League every Thursday 6-9pm at Felix's in Atlanta — learn Chinese Mahjong from Master Mitch, 21+, no cover, free parking.
Weekly
Thu, Aug 13
6:30 PM - 9 PM
MSR My Sisters Room, Atlanta
Lip Sync Battle at My Sister's Room in Atlanta, benefiting AIDS Walk Atlanta. Thursday August 13 at 6:30pm, hosted by Phoenix.
Thu, Aug 13
7 PM - 9 PM
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar, Atlanta
Weekly Thursday drag variety show at Lips Atlanta hosted by Brigitte Bidet. High-energy performances, surprises & comedy. Reservations required.
Weekly
Thu, Aug 13
8 PM - 3 AM
The Heretic Atlanta, Atlanta
Free country dance lessons every Thursday at The Heretic Atlanta. Line dancing and two-step from 8-9 PM, no cover charge. All skill levels welcome.
Weekly
Thu, Aug 13
8 PM - 12 AM
Atlanta Eagle, Atlanta
Monthly Thursday lesbian and trans night at Atlanta Eagle. Dance upstairs, pool downstairs. Women, trans, and non-binary folks welcome at this Midtown gay bar.
Monthly
Thu, Aug 13
8 PM - 10 PM
Lore, Atlanta
Lore Of The Rings drag dinner hits Lore Atlanta Aug 13 — a Middle-earth themed dinner show from 8pm.
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