FRIDAY JULY 20

HARRY POTTER RELEASE. Outwrite hosts a ‘Harry Potter’ release party with 10 percent of all sales benefiting Atlanta Cotillion. 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. at Outwrite, 991 Piedmont Ave. 404-607-0082, www.outwritebooks.com

HOTLANTA VOLLEYBALL. The gay volleyball league hosts its annual Hotlanta Classic tournament. Through July 22 at Emory University. www.hotlantavolleyball.org

MEGA FAMILY PROJECT. The MEGA Family Project hosts its second annual Family Weekend. Through July 22 at Tybee Island. www.megafamilyproject.org

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 21

ATLANTA ROLLERGIRLS. The Atlanta Rollergirls host an optional workshop for women interested in exploring the world of roller derby. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the All American Skating Center, 5400 Bermuda Road, Stone Mountain. www.atlantarollergirls.com

HARRY POTTER RELEASE. Charis celebrates the release of the final ‘Harry Potter’ book with a breakfast party. 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. at Charis, 1189 Euclid Ave. 404-524-0304, www.charisbooksandmore.com

JOINING HEARTS. Joining Hearts presents its annual pool party benefiting HIV/AIDS housing. 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. at the Piedmont Park Pool. www.joininghearts.org

Atlanta cotillion. Deb Ray Macon hosts Jock Itch for Joe’s, a softball benefit for Atlanta Cotillion. 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Joe’s on Juniper, 1049 Juniper St. www.atlantacotillion.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 22 | 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 23 | 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 24

AUTHOR APPEARANCE. Dan Mathews, the openly gay VP of PETA, brings his new memoir, ‘Committed,’ to Atlanta. 7:30 p.m. at Borders Buckhead, 3637 Peachtree Road NE Suite C. 404-237-0707, www.bordersstores.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

AGLCC. The Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce hosts a business builder lunch. 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. at Rock Bottom Brewery, 3242 Peachtree Road. www.atlantagaychamber.org

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. 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, http://www.rfg.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 ...

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