FRIDAY JULY 13

FOURTH TUESDAY. The lesbian social and professional group celebrates its monthly happy hour at Eddie’s, paired with a CD release party for board member Ronnda Cadle’s second CD. 5 p.m. at Eddie’s Attic, 515-B McDonough St., Decatur. 404-377-4976, www.fourthtuesday.org, www.eddiesattic.com, www.ronndacadle.com

AUTHOR APPEARANCE. Myriam Gurba brings her latest book, ‘The Dahlia Season.’ 8 p.m. at Charis, 1189 Euclid Ave. 404-524-0304, www.charisbooksandmore.com

ONGOING EVENTS

FURNITURE DONATIONS NEEDED. Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta and AID Atlanta seek used but usable furniture for HIV-positive persons. 404-355-8530, www.furniturebankatlanta.org, www.aidatlanta.org

SEX DISCUSSION. Women’s discussion group. 8:30-10 p.m. at Aphrodite’s Toy Box, 3040 North Decatur Road, Scottdale, 404-292-9700, www.aphroditestoybox.com

atlanta freedom bands. AFB welcomes brass, wind, percussion, and auxiliary players at all levels for concert band, marching band, and jazz ensemble. 7 p.m. at the First Metropolitan Community Church, 1379 Tullie Road. www.atlantafreedombands.com

SATURDAY JULY 14

ATLANTA COTILLION. Debutante Rodney Hinote hosts a house party with beats by DJ Jody Lirette. 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. at 917 Piedmont Ave. www.atlantacotillion.com

STRENGTHENING COUPLES. The 2 Days, 2 Men, 2 Grow relationship workshop aids gay male couples in strengthening their relationship. Through Sunday, July 15, at Emory University. 2days2men2grow.com

ONGOING EVENTS

HOEDOWNS ATLANTA. Free beginner plus 2-step dance lessons. 8-9 p.m. at Hoedowns Atlanta, 931 Monroe Drive. www.hoedownsatlanta.com

KNOW THY NEIGHBOR CLUB. Decatur to Virginia-Highlands area women’s dining and socializing group. 404-309-0246.

SUNDAY JULY 15

FOR THE KID. For the Kid in All of Us, the nonprofit group behind Backpack in the Park and the Toy Party host an Out & About Atlanta cocktail party. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Shout, 1197 Peachtree St. NE. www.forthekid.org

ONGOING EVENTS

ATLANTA FEMINIST WOMEN’S CHORUS. Non-auditioned. 3:45 p.m. rehearsal at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church, 1026 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE. 770-438-5823, www.AFWCChorus.org

LAMBDA GROUP. Family beyond the northern perimeter and dining-out. Time varies. 770-457-5264, lambdagroup@msn.com

GAY YOGA. Instructors at the Jai Shanti Yoga Studio in Candler Park teach a gay inclusive yoga class with a portion of the proceeds going to YouthPride. 6 p.m., 1630-D DeKalb Ave. 404-370-0579, www.jaishantiyoga.com

MONDAY JULY 16 | ONGOING EVENTS

ASIAN PACIFIC LESBIAN BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER NETWORK. Women’s and trans-women’s social organization. 404-795-0680, www.aplbtn.net

BRUNCH NETWORKING. Brunch Conversations Networking Group hosts brunch every third Saturday. 1-4 p.m. at Gordon Biersch Restaurant, 848 Peachtree St. www.bcng.org

COME OUT DANCING. Music & Dance & Friends GLBT dance lessons—including Dirty Dancing—and live music. 7-10 p.m. at Jungle, 2115 Faulkner Road. www.comeoutdancing.com

YOUNG AFRICAN-AMERICAN GAY OUTREACH INITIATIVE. Open drop-in social hours from 12-6 p.m. at AID Atlanta, 1438 West Peachtree St. NW, Suite 100. 404-870-7746, www.aidatlanta.org

TUESDAY JULY 17

CHARIS. Explore the community of Charis Circle at Entering the Charis Circle. 7:30 p.m. at Charis, 1189 Euclid Ave. 404-524-0304, www.charisbooksandmore.com

AUTHOR APPEARANCE. Brien Leung brings his debut novel, ‘Lost Men.’ 8 p.m. at Outwrite, 991 Piedmont Ave. 404-607-0082, www.outwritebooks.com

ONGOING EVENTS

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP. St. Mark United Methodist Church offers a weekly grief support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. Every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Produced and hosted by Betty Couvertier. Call-in line 404-523-8989, at the parlor at St. Mark United Methodist Chruch, 781 Peachtree St. NE. 404-739-5162, www.stmarkumc.org

ALTERNATIVE PERSPECTIVES. Radio show on WRFG 89.3 FM serving the Atlanta queer community. Every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Produced and hosted by Betty Couvertier. Call-in line 404-523-8989, www.wrfg.org

ATLANTA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA. World’s fifth gay and lesbian symphony orchestra rehearses each Tuesday 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at North Decatur Presbyterian Church, 611 Medlock Road, Decatur. 404-625-0877, murphyken@bellsouth.com

BOYTALK. Discussion and support group for gay, bisexual and trans males ages 18-24 meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at YouthPride, 1017 Edgewood Ave., NE. 404-378-7722, www.youthpride.org

CHARIS CIRCLE. Trans-inclusive weekly meeting of high school aged women writers. 5-6:30 p.m. Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave. NE. 404-524-0304, www.chariscircle.org

Hoedowns Atlanta. Beginning 2-step dance lessons. 8-9 p.m. at Hoedowns, 931 Monroe Drive. www.hoedownsatlanta.com

HOTLANTA SQUARES. Gay square dancing. Basic challenge class from 7 to 8 p.m. and advanced class from 8-10 p.m. at First Metropolitan Community Church of Atlanta, 1379 Tullie Road. www.iagsdc.org/hotlanta

OURSONG. Rehearsal 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at Oakhurst Baptist Church, 222 E. Lake Drive, Decatur. 404-542-3025, www.oursongatlanta.com

SALSAMIGOS. Dance411 Studios’ weekly Salsamigo Latin dance classes for gays and lesbians. 8 to 9 p.m. 404-622-4110, www.dance411studios.com

WOMYN’S GROUP. Discussion and support group for lesbian, bisexual and trans women ages 18 to 24 meets 6:30 to 8 p.m. at YouthPride, 1017 Edgewood Ave., NE. 404-378-7722, www.youthpride.org

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