FRIDAY JULY 6

Author Margaret Sartor reads from and signs ‘Miss American Pie,’ a feminist memoir of growing up in the South. 7 p.m. at Wordsmiths Books, 141 E. Trinity Place, Decatur, 404-378-7166, www.wordsmithsbooks.com

SATURDAY JULY 7

Writer Fiona Zedde celebrates the release of her new lesbian vampire erotic novel, ‘Every Dark Desire.’ 8 p.m. at Charis, 1189 Euclid Ave. 404-524-0304, www.charisbooksandmore.com

The 2007 Atlanta Soapbox Derby pits homemade carts against each other in a downhill dash for supremacy. 1 p.m. at the Starlight Drive-In, 2000 Moreland Ave. www.myspace.com/downhillchallenge

The Atlanta Cotillion throws a Lucky Sevens Party with gambling for prizes, two chefs and fusion appetizers to benefit 2007 debutante Ray Macon. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at 2045 Wrights Mill Circle. www.atlantacotillion.com

TUESDAY JULY 10

Annie ‘St. Vincent’ Clark’s official record release party for her album ‘Marry Me’ takes place at Wordsmiths Books 8 p.m. at Wordsmiths Books, 141 E. Trinity Place, Decatur, 404-378-7166, www.wordsmithsbooks.com

MONDAY JULY 9 & WEDNESDAY JULY 11

The Coca Cola Film Fest offers ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and ‘Dreamgirls’ in the not-to-be-missed atmosphere of the Fox. A wine tasting before ‘Dreamgirls’ benefits Atlanta Cotillion.  ‘Oz’: Monday at 7:30 p.m. ‘Dreamgirls’: Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. wine tasting, movie at 7:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. 404-881-2100, www.foxtheatre.org

WEDNESDAY JULY 11

Bubba D. Licious and PALS Atlanta team up again for this month’s bingo installment, Barnyard Bingo. 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 2620 Buford Highway. www.palsatlanta.org

THURSDAY JULY 12

Author Jennifer Niesslein stops in Atlanta with her latest book, ‘Practically Perfect in Every Way,’ to discuss society’s demand for, and her encounters with, self-help. 7:30 p.m. at Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave. 404-524-0304, www.charisbooksandmore.com

Author Chris Nutter brings his latest book, ‘The Way Out,’ about his struggle to find a balance between the expectations of both other gay men and society at large. 8 p.m. at Outwrite, 991 Piedmont Ave. 404-607-0082, www.outwritebooks.com

THURSDAY JULY 12 – SUNDAY JULY 15

CLOUT — Christian Lesbians OUT — gathers in Atlanta for its annual conference, ‘Cross Borders, Confronting Racism, Claiming Grace.’ All weekend at the Airport Crown Plaza, 1325 Virginia Ave. www.cloutsisters.org

FRIDAY JULY 13

Gay-owned TEW Galleries presents the opening of its exhibition with artists JF Baldwin, Deedra Ludwig, and new face Whitney Stansell. Through August 10 at TEW Galleries, 424 Peachtree Hills, Avenue #24. 404-869-0511, www.tewgalleries.com

Author and teacher Myriam Gurba reads and signs her latest book, ‘The Dahlia Season.’ 8 p.m. at Charis Books & More, 1189 Euclid Ave. 404-524-0304, www.charisbooksandmore.com

Two local lesbian songwriters celebrate CD release parties: Ronnda Cadle, whose party coincides with a special edition of Fourth Friday’s monthly Happy Hour, and Jessica Dunnagan (pictured). Cadle: 5 p.m. at Eddie’s Attic, 515-B McDonough St., Decatur. 404-377-4976, www.eddiesattic.com, www.ronndacadle.com. Dunnagan: 8 p.m. at Birdi’s on the Square, 115 Sycamore St., Decatur. www.birdisonthesquare.com, www.myspace.com/jessdunnagan

SATURDAY JULY 14

DJ George Acosta takes over the turntables. 10 p.m. at WETbar, 960 Spring St. 404-745-9494, www.wetbaratlanta.com

An Atlanta Cotillion house party with DJ Jody Lirette benefits debutante Rodney Hinote. 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. at 917 Piedmont Ave., www.atlantacotillion.com

SUNDAY JULY 15

For the Kid in All of Us, the group behind the annual holiday season Toy Party and the July 28 Backpack in the Park, kicks off its summer efforts with Out About Atlanta. 4 p.m - 8 p.m. at Shout, 1197 Peachtree  St., www.forthekid.org