Best Bets: The best LGBTQ+ events happening in June
Theatrical Outfit presents the premiere of Young John Lewis, written by playwright Psalmayene 24 with original music by Eugene H. Russell IV. The musical examines a decade in the life of the late congressman and his journey from student activist to major leader in the Civil Rights movement. The show runs through June 29. Get tickets at theatricaloutfit.org.
Dad’s Garage Theatre Company presents Murder on Vavianna Island through June 28 at 7:30 p.m. B-movie star Vavianna Vardot (Amber Nash) is hosting the wedding of her ex-husband and burlesque, music, cocktails, and murder arise. Get tickets and details at dadsgarage.com.
Atlanta Eagle presents Drag Down South ‘25 at East Point City Hall on June 7 from 8 to 10:30 p.m. The event will feature drag stars Shawna Brooks, Bubba D’Licious, Hot Chocolate, Leena Lust, and many more. The event is free and open to the public. Find out more at atlantaeagle.com.
Heal Your House Outdoor Festival is June 14 at Grant Park from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Headlining this year’s festival are DJs Timmy Regisford, Donna Edwards, Ron Pullman, and Steph MB. There will also be yoga, a two-mile walk, meditation sessions, and more. Get details and ticket information at facebook.com/theHealYourHouseProject.
My Sister’s Room in Midtown, 1104 Crescent Ave., is presenting its fifth annual Rainbow Pub Crawl on June 14-15 from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. Ten participating restaurants and bars will be announced soon. Covers will be waived for all venues with food and drink specials throughout the night. Get more details at mysistersroom.com.
Out Front Theatre presents drag star Ginger Minj’s one-woman show The Broad’s Way June 19-29. From Streisand to Merman, Garland to Minelli, Ginger belts, banters, and bedazzles her way through the greatest hits of Broadway’s biggest belters. Get tickets at outfronttheatre.com.
The Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will present Disney Pride In Concert on June 21 at 7 p.m. at Symphony Hall. The evening will feature music from “The Little Mermaid,” “The Lion King,” “Mary Poppins,” and more. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.
Sapphic Solstice is an immersive art and performance experience for Atlanta’s queer and BIPOC community set for June 21 fom 6 to 9 p.m. at 945 Allene Ave. The event will feature pole dancing, burlesque, visual art, music, and more. Get tickets and details here.
Atlanta Pride is partnering with St. Luke Lutheran Church for Drag Me to Church: An Interfaith Commemoration of Stonewall on June 22. The family-friendly, interfaith worship service will feature local clergy, musicians, drag performers, and community leaders. This service is open to all, but registration is required. Visit AtlantaPride.org for details.
It’s Giving Edgewood: O4W Pride Crawl is set for June 29 from 3 to 8 p.m. along Edgewood Avenue in Old Fourth Ward. On the bar crawl are Pieces, Lore, Sister Louisa’s, Joystick and Dad’s Garage Theatre Company. There will also be an artist’s market. Visit AtlantaPride.org for more information.
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