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There’s no end to what you can do out and about in Atlanta, but the city’s home to several events each year, LGBTQ and otherwise, that are worth planning a trip around. We’ve rounded out some of Atlanta’s most well-attended events, fundraisers, parties, and festivals — start filling up your calendar now! Piedmont Park Arts Festival August 20-21, 2022 Enjoy art, live music, and familyfriendly fun while basking in the summer sun at this two-day festival. Up to 250 painters, photographers, sculptors, and other visual artists will be featured at one of Sunshine Arts Magazine’s Top 100 Arts Festivals. PiedmontParkArtsFestival.com Black Gay Pride September 2022 What began as informal house parties grew into the largest Black Gay Pride celebration in the world. Join fellow Black LGBTQ folks for a weekend full of partying and community! AtlantaPrideWeekend.com
Pure Heat Community Festival September 2022 This free “day of unity” is a gathering of Atlanta’s LGBTQ minorities and allies, organized by Atlanta Black Pride. The event is hosted at the Piedmont Park Promenade and Fountain this year and will be equipped with market and food vendors, live celebrity and local performers, entertainment, dance competitions, live hair battles, educational forums, prizes, and giveaways. A portion of proceeds benefit homeless LGBTQ youth and those impacted by HIV/AIDS. PureHeatCommunityFestival.com
Dragon Con September 1-5, 2022 Sci-fi and fantasy lovers, this one’s for you! At Dragon Con, you’re sure to see some of the biggest names in scifi and fantasy, some of your favorite characters in the form of cosplay and costumes, and so much more. DragonCon.org Peach International Tennis Championships September 3-5, 2022 The Peach International Tennis Championships is hosted by the Atlanta Team Tennis Association, the city’s LGBTQ league, at the South Fulton Tennis Center. It draws players from throughout the region
Joining Hearts Weekend File photo by Russell Bowen-Youngblood
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