ROB BECK | 5.7.2008
Eric Himan, the dreamiest gay singer/songwriter West of the Mississippi, journeys to our side of the stream for a one night only engagement at Southern Exposure. Atlanta cutie Mike Rickard opens. Thursday, May 8, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. at Blake’s on the Park, 227 10th St. NE. 404-892-5786, www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com
Photo courtesy Fine Line Features
Check out dreamy Javier Bardem’s (left) pre-Oscar turn as gay Cuban poet Reinaldo Arenas in ‘Before Night Falls,’ also featuring Johnny Depp in heels and a wig. Thursday, May 8, 8 p.m. at the Rich Theatre at the High Museum, 1280 Peachtree St. www.high.org
We can’t spell the French part of ‘Lady Marmalade,’ but after all these years, Patti LaBelle probably can. Ask her when she returns to Atlanta for this outdoor concert. Friday, May 9, 7 p.m. at Chastain Park Amphitheatre, Stella Drive & Pool Road. www.ticketmaster.com
Labelle photo by AP
DJ Brett Henrichsen makes us want to touch ourselves, so hopefully we can control ourselves when his aptly-named Masterbeat Tour comes to town. Saturday, May 10, 10 p.m. at WETbar, 960 Spring St. 404-745-9494, www.wetbaratlanta.com
Blake’s switches from brains to brawn as it ends the years-running ‘Brain Freeze Trivia’ and forges ahead with its new Wednesday night show, ‘The Hook Up.’ The event features weekly Best Body Parts Contests and prizes from ManHunt and Testosterone Fashions. Wednesdays, 11 p.m. at Blake’s on the Park, 227 10th St. NE. 404-892-5786, www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com
05.09 MONTHLY TRANNY: Gemini Aviance’s Trannylicious party makes the switch to monthly with a reduced cover. 9:30 p.m. at the Spot, 502 Amsterdam Ave. myspace.com/trannyliciousatlanta
Photo courtesy Gemini
05.09 70s PROM: Pull out that powder blue tux and ruffles, or the tulle skirt, gang! With a costume contest and disco karaoke, it's time for the '70s Prom at the Stage Door. 9 p.m., 4431 Hugh Howell Road, Tucker. 770-414-9292, www.thestagedoor.biz
05.10-18 HOPEFULLY: Emory’s Hope Vaccine Clinic kicks off its Week of Hope with the annual Hope Springs Eternal Run/Walk, features a reading of ‘The Normal Heart’ and culminates with the ActionCycling200 bike ride. See story on Page 24. www.hopeclinic.emory.edu
05.11 STRIKE A POSE: DJ Angel X hosts Marvel Ball 2. 10 p.m. at Club 714, 714 Spring St. www.myspace.com/djangelx
05.14 PROM NIGHT: PALS Bingo breaks out the corsages and tries out a new venue with Prom Bingo. 6:30 p.m. at the Wild Mustang, 2115 Faulkner Road. www.palsatlanta.org
05.03-04 AGLCC: The Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce presents its monthly WOW Wednesday meeting. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Park Tavern, 500 10th St. www.atlantagaychamber.org
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