What we’re about
We’re a social networking group focused on arts and culture exploration for Atlanta’s LGBTQIA+ community. We meet once or twice a month for art exhibits, concerts, and event social events - usually evenings and weekends.
In the past year, the group has held arts-focused events at the High Museum, the Fernbank, The Warehouse, Steffen Thomas Museum, Candlelight concerts, Sunday brunch at Barcelona restaurant, and more. We value suggestions from our members regarding events and places of interest.
We are a diverse group - demographically and in specific cultural interests. Join us for lively, thoughtful conversation with other upbeat LGBTQIA+ residents and make new friends in the process.
See you soon at an upcoming event.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Docent tour of the Carlos Museum (Emory) and brunchCarlos Michael C Museum at Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Our March event is a special docent-led tour of the Michael C. Carlos Museum on the Emory campus, and brunch beforehand.
Per Frommers, the Carlos Museum “has been one of Georgia's best kept secrets for nearly a century (it opened in 1919). With a heavy emphasis on ancient artifacts, gathered from all over the world, the building is filled to the brim with classical, Near Eastern, American, African, and Asian art. Probably the most popular exhibit is the Egyptian Gallery, which features mummies—not just humans either; there's famously a kitten corpse wrapped in muslin, as well—along with other relics from that era. It houses an impressive 16,000 objects spread over a time period of more than 9,000 years.
The docent tour will cover two current exhibitions, Anonymous Fragments and Call and Response, and an overview of their Permanent Collection.
The Plan
11:00 – Brunch – meet at Panera, which is an 8-minute walk to the Museum- Address: 1545 N Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30307
- Panera has order ahead and online/app ordering, for convenience
12:40 – Walk over to Museum
- Museum address: 571 South Kilgo Cir NE, Atlanta, GA 30322
- Parking available in the the Fishburne and Oxford parking garages on campus
- The Oxford garage is closer to Panera.
- Oxford garage address: 201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta, GA 30307
12:50 – Gather at Museum entrance
1:00 – Docent tour begins
2:00 – Docent tour ends
- All are welcome to view the Permanent Collection until 5:00
Cost
- $10 - museum admission - you will pay me via Venmo, Zelle, or cash (I'm paying in advance for the group at their request)
- Brunch - on your own
I look forward to reconnecting with everyone there!
- Impromptu Culture Explorations calendar - January to March 2025Needs location
Culture Explorers - We're launching a new feature in 2025 - an ongoing member-hosted event calendar called Impromptu Culture Explorations.
- What it is: Any member can propose small meetups for events of interest to you that other LGBTQ Culture Explorers may wish to join.
- How it's different: Impromptu Culture Explorations are ideal for smaller gatherings that don't require event planning. I won't necessarily attend, but I'll happily help you spread the word.
- How to propose an event: Post a comment below or send me a Meetup message with this information: 1) Name of event, 2) Location and time, 3) Cost if any, 4) How members can reach you to connect in advance (e.g., your email, phone), and 5) Any relevant information about the event. I'll then add it to this calendar.
- What I need from you: 1) At least 48 hours notice for me to post, 2) Let me know in advance if you can no longer host the event (so that we don't leave members hanging.)
- How to stay in touch with what's happening: RSVP to this 'event', which really just pins this calendar to your Meetup feed.
Impromptu Culture Explorations Calendar (January to March 2025)
Sunday, March 2nd, Brunch + Play: ‘The Lehman Trilogy’
- 12:30 pm Brunch: By George, 127 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
- 2:30 pm Play: The Balzer Theater at Herren’s, 84 Luckie St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
- Note: Run time is 3 hours and 30 minutes, with two intermissions
- Synopsis: The Lehman Trilogy is a three-act play which follows the lives of three immigrant brothers from when they arrived in America and founded an investment firm through the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008.
- Reviews: The original production was directed by Sam Mendes, played on Broadway to rave reviews in March 2020 (just before COVID-19) and won five Tony Awards for Best Play, Best Direction of a Play, and Best Actor in a Play.
- Organizer: Dane (text me if you want to join - 703.989.7388)
- Cost: $50 per ticket. I bought 4 tickets in Row D and can resell 3 of them. Otherwise, this date still has good ticket availability.
Suggest other events! What events would you like to invite other Culture Explorers to?
- I'll post additional events as I receive them. Keep checking back!
- HARMONIZE – Spring concert with the ACSO + coffee beforehandFirst Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
As part of their 2024-2025 season, the Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra (ACSO) is performing a free concert at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta.
From the program: 'Harmonize celebrates the artistry of musical imagery through works by masters of the craft. Led by Principal Guest Conductor John Thomas Dodson, the Atlanta Community Symphony Orchestra presents pieces by Edward Elgar, Camille Saint-Saëns, Johannes Brahms, Charles Ives, and Edvard Grieg, each telling a unique and compelling story.'
Program:
CAMILLE SAINT SAËNS – Marche Héroique, Op. 34
EDVARD ELGAR – Sursum Corda, Op. 11
JOHANNES BRAHMS – Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80
CHARLES IVES – The Unanswered Question
EDVARD GRIEG – Symphonic Dances, Op. 64Admission: is FREE but donations are encouraged
Parking: Pay parking in the surface lot across Peachtree Street from the church (managed by Lanier Parking), accessible from Peachtree Street.Game Plan:
- In advance: Grab your own ticket. Use this link to reserve your free ticket. You get a ticket to download, which you must show at the door.
- 2:30 - Coffee at Foxtail Coffee Midtown (address is 1230 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309)
- 3:30 - Walk up to the venue
- 4:00 - Concert begins
A few of us caught ACSO's Winter Holiday concert, which was lovely.
Thank you to our Roger who suggested this event. See you there.
- ‘Twelfth Night’ and dinner at the Shakespeare Tavern PlayhouseShakespeare Tavern Playhouse, Atlanta, GA$43.00
'If music be the food of love, play on'
Our April event is a performance of Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night at Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse in Midtown. The Atlanta Shakespeare Company knows how to bring out the fun in the Bard’s works.
Play Summary:
If you’ve never seen the play (or if it’s been a while): here's a summary:
Viola, separated from her twin Sebastian, dresses as a boy and works for the Duke Orsino, whom she falls in love with. Orsino is in love with the Countess Olivia, and sends Viola to court her for him, but Olivia falls for Viola instead. Sebastian arrives, causing a flood of mistaken identity, and marries Olivia. Viola then reveals she is a girl and marries Orsino.TL;DR: Viola thinks her brother is dead. He thinks that she is dead. Everyone thinks that she is her brother. Everyone thinks that her brother is her. Shenanigans ensue.
Game Plan
6:00 – Gather in the Lobby Bar. I will have our tickets.6:15 – Doors open for seating and dinner. They’ll want to seat us together. Once inside, dinner is available.
7:30 – Performance begins
Pricing
Tickets - $43 per person (includes a $3 group discount).- I have already purchased a block of 15 tickets, so please pay me via Zelle, Venmo, or Cash when you RSVP
Dinner – is on your own. See their menu.
- The food is basic but pretty tasty.
Location
Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse- Address: 499 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
- Close to Marta
- Closest parking is the Emory University Hospital Midtown Parking Deck, located directly across the street from the front doors of The Shakespeare Tavern on Peachtree Street
Note on RSVPs:
I capped the event at 15 people, but we can expand if we receive more than 15 confirmed RSVPs with paid tickets.Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
