THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
ATLANTA Vol. 7
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TABLE OF CON TENTS
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ABOUT ATLANTA
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
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BAR GUIDE
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LGBTQ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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ABOUT ATLANTA LGBTQ Atlanta Atlanta is the South’s most metropolitan city. In fact, over half its residents arrived from somewhere else. Like the city itself, “Hotlanta” attracts men and women from around the South who come here to live free. Atlanta is the epicenter of the LGBTQ South. Home to a vibrant gay community, Atlanta boasts numerous must visit establishments and can’t-miss events. With such a rich culture filled with festivals, arts and fine dining, it’s easy to see why “The Advocate” dubbed Atlanta as America’s “gayest city” of 2010. In fact, Atlanta is often referred to as the gay capital of the South. The gay bars and clubs are a bit spread out, but most cluster around the Midtown area. You’ll need a car, so be sure to find a designated driver and hit this friendly and fun gay scene. Nightlife isn’t all Atlanta has to offer. With a flare for the arts, Atlanta offers visitors and residents a wide selection of museums, classical music venues and a thriving theatre scene.
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RESTAURANT GUI DE Joe’s on Juniper Gay popular bar-and-grill style food 1049 Juniper Street NE, Atlanta, GA
Zocalo Creative & casual Mexican fare 187 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA
Einstein’s Gay popular restaurant with patio 1077 Juniper Street NE, Atlanta, GA
Two Urban Licks Southwestern food, live blues & amazing view 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE, Atlanta, GA
The Vortex Not for the easily offended 878 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA
Mary Mac’s Tea Room Atlanta’s living room 224 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA
Roxx Tavern & Grill Killer burgers and lots of men 1824 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
The Nook, On Piedmont Park True neighborhood tavern 1144 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA
Colonnade Restaurant A must-see Atlanta institution 1879 Cheshire Bridge Road NE, Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Fish Market Freshest fish in Atlanta 265 Pharr Road NE, Atlanta, GA
The Varsity World’s largest drive-in! 61 North Ave NW, Atlanta, GA
Pastries A Go Go Satiate your sweet tooth 235 Ponce De Leon Place Ste. E, Decatur, GA
The Flying Biscuit When biscuits fly... 1001 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA
Wisteria Southern comfort with a twist 471 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Las Margaritas Always a gay fiesta! 1842 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta, GA
Cafe Lily Mediterranean food in a romantic atmosphere 308 W. Ponce De Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA
Thumbs Up Diner Wake up early 573 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
Bacchanalia Upscale West-side classic 1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW Suite 1, Atlanta, GA 30318
Fresh to Order (F2O) Fast, healthy, and delicious 860 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA
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2021 EVENT SCH EDULE AUGUST
games and entertainment including fire breathers, beer pong, glowsticks, dunktanks, and many other festival activities. Honahlee-land happens only once per year, and it’s the only day of the year that Mungo bestows the mythical Honahlee-land beer. Tickets available at eventbrite.com.
AUG 6-8
ATLANTA COMIC CON
ATL Comic Convention is a comic book convention located in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Georgia World Congress Center. Featured are exhibitors that cater to a wide-spectrum of interests including comic books, magazines, toys, games, Star Wars, Star Trek, anime, manga, cosplay, artwork, sketches and apparel.
AUG 21
ATLANTA WINE WALK
Get ready Atlanta, it’s time to uncork and unwind for one of your favorite local wine festivals presented by Chateau Ste. Michelle! Sip, taste and enjoy from our friend and other selected vendors at the Atlanta Wine Walk! Enjoy live music, wine tastings and small plates at each of the participating vendor with proceeds benefit The Braves Foundation! Visit livethebatteryatlanta.com.
In addition, a roster of comic industry professionals, and comicdom-related celebrities are in attendance for attendees to meet and greet. As admission is kept reasonable for adults and FREE for children, the ATL Comic Convention is a familyfriendly convention. Learn more at atlcomicconvention.com.
AUGUST 21-22
PIEDMONT PARK ARTS FESTIVAL
AUG 7
This 2 day event will feature up to 250 painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metalwork, glass blowers, jewelers, and crafters! The Festival will also offer artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, a children’s play area, plus festival foods and beverages with healthy alternatives. Full details at piedmontparkartsfestival.com.
HONAHLEE-LAND
Honahlee-land offers a great lineup of music, delicious beer, good people, chill vibes, and dank hops are bountiful. It’s tough to translate from Dragon-speak to human-talk what this amazing land is like, but imagine…music festival meets Dragon Con* meets beer festival; all combined to fulfill your fantasy. Enjoy a day full of bands, food vendors,
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EVENT SCH ED ULE AUG 28-29
SEPTEMBER 17-19
Help make a difference, and have fun doing it! Featuring a few of the most iconic bands to come out of Georgia— Cracker, Arrested Development, and Drivin n Cryin, this year’s festival is being held at Tabernacle, Atlanta’s historic concert venue. Details at universe.com.
Imagine Music Festival is Atlanta’s electronic dance music festival, featuring top EDM headliners that will be announced at a later date! IMF will transport you into an undersea aquatic adventure, with circus performers, mermaids, art installations, vendors, and more. Buy your tickets ASAP. Learn more at imaginefestival.com.
9TH ANNUAL ALZHEIMER’S MUSIC FESTIVAL
IMAGINE MUSIC FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER
SEP 18
SEP 4-5
KUSHELLA 4 EVA MUSIC FEST
TASTE OF SOUL ATLANTA FEST
The festival is one full day jam packed with musical and visual artist from across the country. We will feature Industry experts with exhibition booths to provide information and introduce new products. Four of the best DJs will keep the crowd moving in between musical acts. Visit eventbrite.com.
Taste of Soul Atlanta is 2 full days of soulful fun; it’s a free festival you don’t want to miss. Atlanta’s premier soul food and music festival is a weekend jampacked with fantastic food, spectacular sounds, and sensational smells. Presenting some of the genre’s greatest national and indie acts, this festival is guaranteed to be a blast for all ages.
OCTOBER OCT 1
If you like food, you’ll want to come ready to eat; of course there is about every facet of Soul Food you can image, no napkins required, because you’ll want to lick your fingers. Visit tasteofsoulatlanta.com.
ATLANTA OKTOBERFEST
The two day festival will feature live music, stein hoisting contest, brawt toss, keg roll racing, pretzel toss, dog parade, themed activities, craft beer, German beers, German food, and more. Details at oktoberfestatl.com.
SEP 11
GAYDM “ONE LOVE” LGBTQ+ EDM FESTIVAL
OCT 9
HALLOWEEN BOOZE CRAWL
GAYDM “One Love,” at Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood, hosts the nation’s first LGBTQ+ EDM event that brings us together to create one unified voice! When the LGBTQ+ community unites there is no limit to what we can achieve. GAYDM is a charitable event with all profits benefitting GAGA (Gay Georgia) and Lost-n-Found Youth to harness the power of the party for meaningful change! GAYDM “One Love” is the nation’s first epic party solely to promote the rights of LGBTQ+ citizens. Visit gdmfest.com.
Join us for the biggest Halloween Booze Bar Crawl Touring around the United States. Dress up for a night of fantasy and mischief at the Midtown District Halloween Block Party. Atlanta’s Largest Halloween Party, with 2000+ over the last 10 years, takes over all of Midtown. Check out atlantabartours.com.
OCT 9-10
ONE MUSICFEST
One MusicFest stays true to its name by bringing together a diverse range of artists hailing from music genres such
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BAR GU ID E Mixx Sexy, upscale addition to Atlanta nightlife 1492B Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA
Woofs Atlanta’s gay sports bar 2425 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA Swinging Richards All male, all nude, all night strip bar 1400 Northside Drive NW, Atlanta, GA
Mary’s Hipster dive 1287-B Glenwood Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA
Blake’s on the Park Popular bar with lotz o’ drag 227 10th Street NE , Atlanta, GA
Felix’s on The Square Great neighborhood bar 1510-G Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA
Bulldogs Hip-Hop crowd 893 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA
Friends Neighborhood Bar Friends on Ponce Locals’ neighborhood bar 736 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA
Heretic Frisky crowd with a touch of leather 2069 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA My Sister’s Room Atlanta’s lesbian nightclub legend East - 1271 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
Mansion Elan The newest and sexiest night life destination 3595 Clairmont Road, Atlanta, GA
Phase One Hip-hop bar that caters to the ladies Decatur - 4933 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA
The Model T Gay bar with karaoke, pool and jukebox 699 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
BJ Roosters Neighborhood bar with dancers 2043 Cheshire Bridge Road NE, Atlanta, GA
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EVENT SCH ED ULE as old school to today’s hip-hop, R&B, house, trap beats, soul, and more. Visit onemusicfest.com.,
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NOVEMBER
If you’ve attended a How the Grinch Stole Christmas event before, you know the excitement and energy of the crowd makes for a truly unforgettable experience. Tickets at vividseats.com.
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
NOV 13
GEORGIA FESTIVAL OF VENDORS Love to shop. Well, this is the event you want to be at!!! Shop from all types of vendors local and national. Shop from Arts to Crafts, Clothing to Gifts, Home Goods to Toys, and so much more. There will be all types of Workshops, Book Signing, Entertainment, Family Games and more happening at this event. This event is going to be a blast. Free Entry and Parking to this event. Door Prizes, and Giveaways. Bring the whole family out for an extraordinary shopping experience. Register on this site for giveaways and door prizes. Register at eventbrite.com.
DEC 18-19
MOMOCON WINTERFEST
Celebrate the Holidays with MomoCon! Join us for this new event: MomoCon Winterfest 2021. Winterfest will bring some of your favorite aspects of MomoCon: Exhibitors, Artists, Games, Guests, Panels, Cosplay and more over this special 2-day event. Learn more at showclix.com.
JANUARY 2022 JAN 6-9
ATLANTA BOAT SHOW
NOV 20
Georgia’s premier boat show is the best place to see and buy boats, gear and accessories. Hundreds of new boats, including powerboats, ski boats and personal watercraft, and booths showcasing the latest in engines, marine gear, electronics, docks and accessories.
AMERICA’S LARGEST INTERACTIVE MYSTERY DINNER SHOW
Unlike a typical murder mystery dinner theatre performance, you won’t be watching a handful of actors stiffly reciting lines in front of the room. The action happens all around you, and any person in the audience can end up being a part of the show, even YOU! Throughout the night, you’ll find yourself wondering if what just happened was scripted or real! Complete details at eventvesta.com.
The 4-day event is your once-a-year chance to compare makes and models, secure insurance and financing and gear up with the latest accessories all at one time! Visit gowherewhen.com
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DAS BBQ
DECEMBER
The crew from Das BBQ will be manning the food truck at the Garage FridaySunday. Featuring a rotating menu of their best meats, keep an eye on the menu. Because there are few things better than smoked meat and craft beer. Visit mondaynightbrewing.com.
DEC 11
ANNUAL UGLY SWEATER CRAWL
This year has not been jolly thus far so we hope our 4th annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl can bring some joy & happiness to you & the bar industry. Get that Goodwill sweater, find those tacky holiday pants, and get ready to jingle bell ROCK. Visit eventbrite.com.
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LGBTQ COMM U NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
Black & White Men Together Multi-racial support organization Midtown - PO Box 1334 , Atlanta, GA AID ATLANTA Support for people living with HIV/AIDS Midtown - 1605 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA NATIONAL AIDS EDUCATION Services for Minorities - NAESM 2140 Martin Luther King Jr Dr., Atlanta, GA FRONT RUNNERS ATLANTA Running/walking group for LGBT people & friends Midtown - PO Box 8141 , Atlanta, GA THE ATLANTA GAY MEN’S CHORUS Brilliant singing group Druid Hills - 1379 Tullie Rd NE, Atlanta, GA PFLAG ATLANTA Druid Hills - 1605 Northeast Expy NE, Atlanta, GA OUR SONG: THE ATLANTA GAY & LESBIAN CHORUS Gay and lesbian, all-volunteer chorus Midtown - 1458 Bentley Lane, Marrietta, GA FULTON COUNTY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER HIV/STD SECTION HIV AIDS Prevention 99 Jesse Hill Jr Dr., Rm. 234, Atlanta, GA RAINBROS Where Gay Gets Easier: Peer Support and Guidance for Gay Atlantans www.rainbros.us
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY AIRPORT PARKING Peachy Airport Parking (MAG USA) ........................ 11
NON PROFIT ORG Jewish Family & Career Services............................ 24
ASSISTED LIVING Ivy Hall - Premier Senior Living ............................. 10
ORTHODONTICS Silver Smiles Orthodontics .................................... 25
BODY SCULPTING Slim Studio Atlanta ................................front cover, 7
PERSONAL INJURY Figueredo Law Offices LLC ....................................... 5
COOLSCULPTING Slim Studio Atlanta ................................front cover, 7
PLUMBING Snappy Electric Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning ..........................front inside cover
CPA Abacus CPA, LLC ..................................................... 27
PROBATE Charlton Allen & Associates P.C................................ 9
DENTIST Reich Dental Center ................................................. 5
REAL ESTATE 1st Georgia Home Mortgage................................... 1 Brenda McAleer - Coldwell Banker Realty ............. 15
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Snappy Electric Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning ..........................front inside cover
REAL ESTATE CLOSING RS Johnson Legal P.C............................................. 27
EMSCULPT Slim Studio Atlanta ................................front cover, 7
SOCIAL SERVICE ORG Jewish Family & Career Services............................ 24
ESTATE PLANNING Menden Freiman ................................................... 17
VACATION RENTALS Enchanted Mountain Retreats Inc ..............13, 18-19 Escape to Blue Ridge ............................................. 25
ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE O’Dell O’Neal Hungerford Blanchard .................... 21
WEALTH MANAGEMENT The Snider Team ...........................back outside cover
FAMILY LAW Charlton Allen & Associates P.C................................ 9 O’Dell O’Neal Hungerford Blanchard .................... 21
WILLS & PROBATE RS Johnson Legal P.C............................................. 27
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING KBS Heating & Cooling, Inc ................................... 11 HVAC Snappy Electric Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning ..........................front inside cover MED SPA Slim Studio Atlanta ................................front cover, 7 MEDICAL RESEARCH InQuest Medical Research ....................................... 3 MORTGAGES 1st Georgia Home Mortgage................................... 1 American Eagle Mortgage ..................................... 21 Cardinal Mortgage ................................................ 27 Good Friend Mortgage Inc ...................................... 6
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