October Best Bets

Friday, October 7 

When Black Liberation activist Kenyatta Shakur comes again to the world after jail, he finds himself widowed and alone. His fraught reunion along with his daughter Nina solely intensifies when she refuses to launch to him letters from his late spouse which can be each personally and traditionally important. Within the familial tug-of-war that ensues, Kenyatta and Nina should discover a approach to confront their shared historical past. “Sundown Child” is a crackling play from MacArthur Genius Grant recipient Dominique Morisseau, probably the most acclaimed playwrights in America. Right this moment, 8pm by way of October 16, Actor’s Categorical

Saturday, October 8

“KURIOS™ – Cupboard of Curiosities” is Cirque du Soleil’s thirty fifth manufacturing since 1984. Cupboards of curiosities are the ancestors of museums, often known as cupboard of surprise within the Renaissance Europe. Aristocrats, members of the service provider class and early practitioners of science fashioned collections of historic relics, artistic endeavors or mysterious journey souvenirs or artefacts. “KURIOS™ – Cupboard of Curiosities” has a forged of 46 artists from 16 totally different international locations. Working by way of December 24 beneath the long-lasting Large Prime at Atlantic Station, with 4:30 and eight:30pm performances at present. 

Right this moment is the final day to catch streaming movies on-line as a part of this yr’s Out On Movie. 

Sunday, October 9

“Distress” follows profitable romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who’s rescued from a automobile crash by his “primary fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded residence. Whereas Paul is convalescing, Annie reads his newest e book and turns into enraged when she discovers the writer has killed off her favourite character, Distress Chastain. Annie forces Paul to jot down a brand new Distress novel, and he shortly realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go anyplace. 3pm, working by way of October 23, Onstage Atlanta

Tuesday, October 11

PALS Atlanta hosts Drag Queen 

Bingo – Delight Night time. 7:30pm, 

Lips Atlanta

Friday, October 14

Come dressed up as your favourite Superhero for the Heretic Harness Occasion: Heroes & Villains version. Get away these harnesses to finish your look. 10pm, Heretic Atlanta 

Friday, October 14

Trendy and fierce, the women of the smash-hit comedy collection “Designing Girls” at the moment are stay onstage on this hilarious and well timed new comedy set in Atlanta in fall 2020, “Designing Girls – 2020: The Large Cut up.” Presidents and pandemics are the new dialog factors, and Julia and her companions at Sugarbaker’s inside design agency at the moment are tackling twenty first century challenges with wit, pluck, and elegance. The home of Sugarbaker could also be divided this election season, however these Southern, sensible, and sassy designing ladies show that nothing actually unites us like laughter. 8pm, with an open-ended run, Horizon Theatre

Actress and singer Patti LaBelle, the queen of rock and soul music, is coming to city tonight with a really particular visitor, Stephanie Mills. Don’t miss two wonderful skills on one stage. 8pm, Fox Theatre

Saturday, October 15

Southern Fried Queer Delight presents Cinequeer Movie Night time. The lineup of movies will probably be posted quickly. 8 – 10pm, eyedrum artwork & music gallery

Sunday, October 16

The PFLAG help group for folks and households of LGBTQ youngsters meets in particular person at present. 2:30 – 4pm, Religious Residing Heart

Monday, October 17

Trans and Mates is a youth-focused group for trans folks, folks questioning their very own gender, and aspiring allies, offering a facilitated area to debate gender, related sources, and activism round social points. 7 – 8pm for youth and eight – 9pm for adults, Charis Books and Extra

Tuesday, October 18

Tonight is Latino Tuesday at Blake’s Atlanta. 

Thursday, October 20

Out Entrance Theatre Firm presents the musical “Kinky Boots,” with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper and e book by Harvey Fierstein. Charlie Worth has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe manufacturing unit, which is on the verge of chapter. Making an attempt to stay as much as his father’s legacy and save his household enterprise, Charlie finds inspiration within the type of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in want of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to show the manufacturing unit round, this unlikely pair discover that they’ve extra in frequent than they realized… and uncover that once you change your thoughts, you’ll be able to change your complete world. 8pm, by way of November 5, Out Entrance Theatre Firm

Get pleasure from R&B Thursdays at My Sister’s Room.

Saturday, October 22

The LGBTQ+ E book Membership is a gaggle for LGBTQ+ of us and allies to learn queer-themed books and books by queer authors. The objective is to have various thought-provoking discussions about queer identification, historical past, and topical points.  This month’s e book is “The Thirty Names of Night time: A Novel by Zeyn Joukhada.” Register prematurely for this assembly at  https://us02web.zoom.us/assembly/register/tZEkcO2rpzojGdANXXiqdPgA0TsjdZcs_rYe,10 – 11:30am 

Monday, October 24

Out Entrance Theatre Firm and Out On Movie current Stage to Display – the 2005 film “Kinky Boots.” 7pm, Out Entrance Theatre Firm

Wednesday October 26

WUSSY is again with its annual spooky season screening of “Hocus Pocus” on the Plaza Atlanta theater tonight. Attendees are inspired to decorate up for the costume contest. Prizes will probably be awarded for the perfect Sanderson Sisters couture, corseted yabbos, & 1990’s Salem fashions. The occasion is hosted by Dotte Com, Hera Kane, & Molly Rimswell. Doorways open at 6pm. Arrive early, seize a cocktail, seize a snack & take some photographs earlier than the look contest begins at 7pm.

Thursday, October 27

The Black Feminist E book Membership reads books by wonderful Black ladies writers, facilities the dialogue from Black feminist views, and celebrates traditional and modern Black ladies authors throughout genres and types, all within the consolation of an superior gem of a feminist bookstore. Charis Circle board chair Susana Morris is the facilitator of this group. All neighborhood members are invited to take part with the acknowledgment that this can be a area that facilities Black ladies’s ideas, creativity, and lived experiences. This month’s e book is “Mama Day” by Gloria Naylor. Register prematurely for this assembly: https://us02web.zoom.us/assembly/register/tZIkcOuhrj4rGNOVtI9-THkFrYLOhME_IbdJ, 7 – 8