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Applications Are Open for the 2026 Mx. Joining Hearts Pageant!

Joining Hearts has officially opened applications for the 2026 Mx. Joining Hearts Pageant, happening Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 5pm–9pm. The signature event invites...

Black History Month: More Than a Month

Edited by Mikkel Hyldebrandt Each February, Atlanta bursts into celebration, reflection, and education for Black History Month—but for the Black LGBTQ+ community, the month carries...

Atlanta Dogwood Festival Returns for Its 90th Anniversary This Spring

After months of uncertainty—and thanks to an ambitious fundraising effort and a new presenting partnership—one of Atlanta’s most beloved traditions is officially back. The...

47 Years of Camp, Charity, and Community

Edited by Mikkel Hyldebrandt In a city where queer history is as rich and vibrant as its nightlife, few names carry as much legacy and...

Lavender Lens: When the Lights Are On, but the Chairs Are Empty

By Tristan Lane Why the holidays can be hard for LGBTQ+ people and how showing up can heal us all The holidays arrive wrapped in expectation....

Ring in the New Queer

New Year’s Eve in Atlanta has long been a playground for bold celebrations, chosen family, and nights that blur joyfully into morning—and this year...

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Queerly Beloved: Letting Go of Winter

Edited by Mikkel Hyldebrandt A Queer Guide to Stepping Into...

The Modern Man’s Skincare Going into Spring

By Calisto Harvalias Male grooming isn’t about chasing trends —...

The Year of the Fire Horse: Illumination in an Age of Upheaval

By Tristan Lane Some Lunar New Year cycles whisper renewal....

Get Ready for the 2026 Mx. Joining Hearts Pageant

Edited by Mikkel HyldebrandtPhotos by Russ Youngblood, Preston Woods...

The RAVE’OLUTION @ 375 Packard St NW

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