ROB BECK | 7.23.2008
Those mean bullies may have us believe otherwise, but it’s not a bad thing to be Girlyman, especially when the vocal harmonies are as good as this trio’s. The Crafties open. Saturday, July 26, 8 p.m. at the Crimson Room, 24 N Park St., Dahlonega. 706-864-3982, www.thecrimsonmoon.com.
Joining Hearts is upon us. Get down at Saturday’s main event with DJ Roland Belmares. Then head over to the official after party at WETbar with DJ Bryan Pfeiffer, and to Heretic, where DJ John Millier spins and part of the door proceeds go to Joining Hearts.

Photo courtesy Millier
The party continues on Sunday with C2 Productions’ Joining Hearts benefit tea dance/Global Groove Tour combo featuring DJ David Knapp.
Saturday, July 26: Joining Hearts, 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. at the Atlanta Civic Center, 395 Piedmont Ave. 678-318-1446, www.joininghearts.org.
After Parties: 10 p.m. at WETbar, 960 Spring St. 404-745-9494, www.wetbaratlanta.com. 10 p.m. at the Heretic, 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road. 404-325-3061, www.hereticatlanta.com. Sunday, July 27: Global Groove, 6 p.m. at Opera, 1150-B Peachtree St. www.c2productions.biz.
Get a sneak peak at four of this year’s Atlanta Cotillion debs in full drag glory as they perform for the first time in the annual Cotillion Cabaret & Silent Auction. Thursday, July 24, 6 p.m. at WETbar, 960 Spring St. www.atlantacotillion.com.
Get over the weekly hump with DJ Envy at Wild ‘n Out Wednesdays with Alter Ego and J&D Entertainment. Wednesdays, 10:30 p.m. – 3 a.m. at the Mark Ultralounge, 79 Poplar St. www.myspace.com/atleregoentertainmentatl.

Photo courtesy JL King
Down Low exposer JL King releases his novel ‘Love Is a Two Way Street,’ focusing on the bisexual relationships of a music mogul. The novel hits the stands on Tuesday, July 29. Visit www.jlking.net, or pick it up at your local gay retailer.
07.25 GARDEN TUNES: Lucinda Williams takes the outdoor stage. 8 p.m. at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE. 404-876-5859, www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org.
07.25 ATLANTA GAY AND LESBIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The monthly Fourth Friday Mixer takes place at a most unlikely Scandanavian favorite. 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Ikea, 441 16th St. NW. www.atlantagaychamber.org.
07.27 GET COMMITTED: Unity North hosts a Commitment Workshop. 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Unity North Atlanta, 4255 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. 678-819-9100, www.unitynorth.org.
07.28 RUBDOWN: Massage Envy’s Massage for a Cure offers free massages in return for donations of any amount at its Atlanta locations, benefiting Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta. 866-917-3689, www.massageenvy.com.
07.29 THEM: She & Him, the folk/ R&B/country-western duo made up of M. Ward and actress Zooey Deschanel, comes to town. 8:30 p.m. at the Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. 404-524-7364, www.variety-playhouse.com.

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07.30 SCOTT SOUNDS: Enjoy the gorgeous voice and clever lyrics of the one and only Jill Scott. 8 p.m. at Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 4469 Stella Drive. www.ticketmaster.com.
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