FRIDAY SEPT. 21

Locally filmed ‘Randy and the Mob’ opens at the Tara for an Atlanta sneak peek before going into wide release. Check for show times at the Tara, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Road. 404-634-5661, www.fandango.com

MOCA GA hosts ‘Off-the-Wall Pin Up Show,’ a non-curated show of Georgia artists' works that are available for sale. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 1447 Peachtree St. 404-881-1109, www.mocaga.org

Paris Decatur helps Rose Frier raise money for the Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk with door prizes, a raffle, and pink drink specials. 8 p.m. at Paris Decatur, 308H W Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. 404-687-1965, www.parisdecatur.com

FRIDAY SEPT. 21 – Sunday SEPT. 23

The hills are alive with the sound of Swiftwaters’ Women’s Music in the Mountains Festival. All weekend at Swiftwaters Womanspace Campground, 830 Swiftwaters Road, Dahlonega. 706-462-2339, www.swiftwaters.com

SATURDAY SEPT. 22

Voices Carry 4 features poets and spoken word artists, including gay participants, bringing their A-game. 8 p.m. at Composition Gallery, 1388 McLendon Ave. www.poetryatlanta.com

SATURDAY SEPT. 22 – SUNDAY SEPT. 23

The Grant Park Neighborhood Association presents the Grant Park Tour of Homes, offering a look into 10 residences in the historic neighborhood. All weekend in Grant Park. 404-349-0005, grantpark.org

SUNDAY SEPT. 23

RC Searfoss presents his new weekly party, Werk Hard, this week with DJ Brett Long, DJ Cody Nation and Phoenix. 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. at Azul, 141 Sycamore St., Decatur. www.myspace.com/ovahpro

Strap on some skates and show your stuff at the Atlanta Rollergirls try-outs. 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. at the All American Skating Center, 5400 Bermuda Road, Stone Mountain. www.atlantarollergirls.com

MONDAY SEPT. 24

Actor’s Express hosts ‘My Body is a Candle Touched by Flame,’ a cabaret benefiting queer people in Iraq and Iran. 7:30 p.m. at Actor’s Express, 887 W Marietta St. Suite J-107. www.actors-express.com

WEDNESDAY SEPT. 26

Gay writer David Leavitt appears in support of his latest book, ‘The Indian Clerk.’ 7:30 p.m. at Wordsmiths Books, 141 E. Trinity Place, Decatur. 404-378-7166, www.wordsmithsbooks.com

THURSDAY SEPT. 27 – SATURDAY SEPT. 29

Berry College hosts the 7th biennial Southern Women Writers Conference, with a number of scheduled speakers, including lesbian writer and activist Minnie Bruce Pratt, who speaks on Thursday at 5 p.m. See website for registration information and event times and locations. Thursday – Saturday at Berry College, 2277 Martha Berry Highway NW. www.berry.edu/academics/humanities/english/swwc2007/

FRIDAY SEPT. 28 – SATURDAY SEPT. 29

Parliament Resort hosts the Mr. USA Bear/Cub Contest, presented by USA Unlimited. Friday and Saturday at Parliament Resort, 1350 Gordon Highway, Augusta. 706-722-1155, www.p-house.com

FRIDAY SEPT. 28

The Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce presents its monthly Fourth Friday Networking, this time with a fall fashion show featuring the styles of local boutiques. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Jungle, 2115 Faulkner Road. 404-844-8800, www.jungleclub.net

Singer Thelma Houston and DJ Escape join to create a night to remember. 10 p.m. at WETbar, 960 Spring St. 404-745-9494, www.wetbaratlanta.com

FRIDAY SEPT. 28 – SUNDAY SEPT. 30

The 17th Street Art Fair features artists from around the country. All weekend at Atlantic Station. www.17thstreetartfair.com

SATURDAY SEPT. 29

CHRIS Kids hosts its annual gala fundraiser, the CHRIStal Ball, with dinner, dancing, entertainment and a silent auction. 7 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt Hotel Buckhead, 3300 Peachtree Road. www.chriskids.org

Fourth Tuesday hosts its annual Best Ball Golf Tournament, with proceeds benefiting the lesbian networking group’s community work. 9 a.m. at Brown’s Mill Golf Course, 480 Cleveland Ave. www.fourthtuesday.org