5 things to do: Summer Sextravaganza Game Night - August 16 2017

Smoke, Mirrors

Marcia Wood Gallery - 1037 Monroe Drive Atlanta, GA 30306 Free. Noon.

Despite their departure from Atlanta, Rich Gere and Dayna Thacker continue to influence the city’s art scene. Their next artistic collaboration, Smoke, Mirrors, is a two-person exhibition that explores power, nature and “our ability to transmute circumstances into a more desirable reality.” As a real-life couple, the artists’ collaborations span back many years, and often cannot be experienced separately while Gere tackles the outer, physical world, Thacker explores the inner, psychological perspective. Perhaps this is the secret to their collaborative triumphs: Together, they build the whole picture. Opening reception: Wed., Aug. 2, 7 p.m.

The Metamorphosis of an Immigrant

Latin American Association - 2750 Buford Highway Atlanta, GA 30324 Free. 5:30 p.m.

Having lived in three different countries, Maite Nazario knows a little something about experiences of immigration. Born in Guatemala and raised in Puerto Rico, she moved to the United States during her freshman year of high school and has been here since. Her next exhibit is The Metamorphosis of an Immigrant, which will show at the Latin American Association and explores immigrant identities and experiences of movement across borders.

Jordan Carlos

529 - 529 Flat Shoals Ave. S.E. Atlanta, GA 30316 $10-$12. 6 p.m.

Comedian Jordan Carlos will be dropping into 529 for an evening of stand-up comedy. Carlos, who recently appeared on Samantha Bee’s Not the White House Correspondents Dinner, is best known for his work as a writer and on-air contributor to “The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore” and “The Colbert Report.” Carlos has also appeared on MTV’s “Guy Code” and “Girl Code” and stars in the new film Landline with Jenny Slate.

Summer Sextravaganza Game Night

Feminist Women’s Health Center - 1924 Cliff Valley Way Atlanta, GA 30329 Free w/ RSVP. 6:30 p.m.

The Feminist Women’s Health Center’s crew of summer interns invite the community into its expanding feminist circle. Build camaraderie among games like Period Jeopardy and Cards Against Patriarchy and snacks (provided and potluck-style). RSVP required.

re:imagine/ATL’s Back to School Bash

Elevator Factory - 437 Memorial Dr. SE Atlanta, GA 30312 $50-$150. 7 p.m.

For the past three years, re:imagine/ATL has been providing film and music opportunities to local teens. Support the hard work of the organization by attending their Back to School Bash. This evening will have music and entertainment from WERC crew along with food and drink.