Atlanta Black Pride Weekend marks 20 years

First up: The seventh annual Mayor's Black Pride Reception returns Thursday from 5-10pm at Atlanta City Hall. Tickets are $20, and proceeds will benefit the Mayor's Youth Scholarship Program.

What else is happening? The Pure Heat Community Festival runs from noon to 8pm Sunday at Piedmont Park. Expect appearances and performances by Durand Bernarr, Oliver Twixt, Patrice "Sway" McKinney, Saucy Santana, Billy The Goat and more.

Zoom in: Other events include:

• Day Party, 4-8pm Fri. at Door 64 in Midtown.
• Influencers Gala (with a performance by Tamar Braxton), 6-10pm Fri. at Starling Hotel.
• Stasha Sanchez & Friends Drag Brunch, noon to 5pm Sun. at Cirque Daiquiri Bar & Grill.
• Annual BBQ: 4-9pm Mon. at 420 Garden Bar.
• Stomp the Yard: Adult Field Day, 2-8pm Mon. at Piedmont Park Pavilion.

The fine print: More events can be found here.