ROB BECK
| 8.13.2008
NIGHT OF THE STARS
Atlanta Cotillion debutante Ronnie Mallette presents the fundraising extravaganza Fabulous Evening with La Cage. Performances include A-list celebrity female impersonators like Lawanda Jackson as Tina Turner, Phyl Craig as Liza Minnelli and Randy Roberts as, well, anyone he wants. Thursday, Aug. 14, 8:30 p.m. at WETbar, 960 Spring St. www.atlantacotillion.com.
GROUP THERAPY
Photo courtesy Logo
Feel better about your life by laughing at people who have it worse — like Leslie Jordan’s beleaguered Brother Boy in ‘Sordid Lives: The Series.’ It’s presented on the big-screen each week at Therapy Wednesdays, followed by ‘Project Runway.’ Wednesday, Aug. 13, 10 p.m. at WETbar, 960 Spring St. 404-745-9494, www.wetbaratlanta.com.
¡MUY CALIENTE!
Maxine Blue’s weekly 'Jungle' Latin night hosts the search for the most beautiful Latin boy in a dress at the Miss Atlanta Latina Contest. Friday, Aug. 15, 10 p.m. at the Wild Mustang, 2115 Faulkner Road. 404-844-8800, www.maxineblue.com, www.wildmustangatlanta.com.
MAKE TRAXX
It's legendary; it's iconic. The Legendary Traxx-Icon Saturdays throws down a high-energy hip-hop and house dance party with a little Old School thrown in. Not to mention the hugest and hottest black gay scene in Atlanta's weekend. Make plans then make tracks to Traxx. 10 p.m. - 9 a.m. 1287 Columbia Drive, Decatur. 404-835-7790. www.traxxatlanta.com.
LIKE ‘EM BIG
Don't be shy, size queens. The folks at Fine Line Gallery certainly aren't. Check out the opening of the Grandeur in Proportions show of large-scale works. Opening night: Saturday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Runs through Saturday, Sept. 13, at Fine Line Gallery, 465 Boulevard SE, suites 202-204. www.finelinegallery.net.
08.14 GO-GO LIKE AN EAGLE: Atlanta Eagle now showcases Go-Go Men each and every Thursday. 10 p.m. at the Eagle, 306 Ponce de Leon Ave. 404-873-2453, www.atlantaeagle.com.
08.14 LOVIN’ LIBBY: Libby Whittemore, formerly of Libby’s Cabaret, takes the stage with ‘Libby’s at the Express.’ Through Sunday, Aug. 17, at Actor’s Express, 887 W Marietta St. Suite J-107. 404-607-SHOW, www.actors-express.com.
Photo courtesy Slotin Folk Fest
08.15-17 GET FOLKED: The Slotin Folk Fest presents the best self-taught artists in the country. Friday through Sunday, Aug. 15-17 at the North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Court. www.slotinfolkart.com.
08.16 BODY WORK: DJ Rick Walsh spins your late night into a frenzy. Discount presale tix at the Heretic. 2:30 a.m. at the Bodyshop, 2675 Johnson Road. www.bodyshopatlanta.com.
08.17-23 ONE, TWO, TROIS: Concentrics Restaurant Week takes over our favorite Concentrics Restaurants in Atlanta, including ONE Midtown Kitchen, TWO Urban Licks, TROIS, and more. For restaurants and locations, visit www.concentricsrestaurants.com.
08.19 GAY CHAMBER: Get your network on at the next AGLCC business builder lunch. 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. at Roxx Tavern, 1824 Ceshire Bridge Road NE. www.atlantagaychamber.org.
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