Atlanta Pride is celebrating 45 years of support, aid and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride on Oct. 10-11. In addition to Atlanta Pride events, here are a few spots around metro Atlanta with parties and performances.
DeKalb
"Looking for Normal" Oct. 10, 8 p.m.
OnStage Atlanta Theatre Company – 2969 East Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur 30030
In an OnStage Atlanta play, a couple is forced to confront their marriage, their family and the notion of love when Roy confesses that he's a woman trapped in a man's body and would like to have a sex change. Oct. 10 is the final performance.
TICKETS: $23 at the door Fridays and Saturdays; $17 at the door Sundays. www.onstageatlanta.com, 404-245-4205
Official Women's Party | Oct. 10, 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
My Sister's Room – 66 12th St., Atlanta 30309
This East Atlanta lesbian bar hosts a variety of DJs and dance parties throughout the year. It's also an official Atlanta Pride partner and will present the Official Women's Party of Atlanta Pride, but that event is at Opera Atlanta (1150 Crescent Ave. NE, Atlanta 30309).
TICKETS: Prices vary. www.mysistersroom.com
Gwinnett
Poker Tournament | Oct. 11, 12:30 p.m.
Tucker Saloon - 3766 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker 30084
Since its transformation from a dive bar five years ago, Tucker Saloon has become a neighborhood gathering place for patrons of all sexualities. The Saloon also offers darts, pool and karaoke.
TICKETS: Prices vary. www.tuckersaloon.biz
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