FRIDAY SEPT. 14

FOURTH TUESDAY. Fourth Tuesday hosts its monthly happy hour. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Paris Decatur, 308H W Ponce de Leon Ave. 404-687-1965, www.parisdecatur.com

ARTS FEST. The Atlanta Arts Festival offers art and music. Through Sunday, Sept. 16 in Piedmont Park. www.atlantaartsfestival.com

RELATIONSIP TRAINING. The lesbian-led Loving Relationships Training offers new relationship strategies to singles and couples. Through Sunday, Sept. 16 at Holiday Inn, 2001 Clearwater Ave. www.breathworkers.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 SEPT. 15

Atlanta cotillion. Atlanta Cotillion VI brings out the drag queen in all of us and raises cash for AID Atlanta. 7 p.m. at the Georgia Freight Depot, 65 MLK Jr. Drive. www.atlantacotillion.com

East atlanta fest. The 10th annual East Atlanta Strut features art, music, a parade and a 5k. All day in East Atlanta. www.eastatlantastrut.org

ONGOING EVENTS

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

SUNDAY SEPT. 16

alhi. The Atlanta Lesbian Health Initiative hosts its annual Fall Garden Party. 3:30 p.m. at the Georgia Freight Depot, 65 MLK Jr. Drive. www.thehealthinitiative.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 SEPT. 17 | 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 SEPT. 18

Charis. The Atlanta Women’s Foundation gives a presentation on the status of women and girls in Atlanta. 7 p.m. at Charis, 1189 Euclid Ave. 404-524-0304, www.charisbooksandmore.com

aglcc. The Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce presents a new member orientation breakfast. 8 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. at Radial Café, 1350 DeKalb Ave. www.atlantagaychamber.org

BUSINESS LUNCH. The Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce presents a business builder lunch. 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Pyng Ho, 1357 Clairmont Road, Decatur. 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 Church, 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://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

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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