WussyBopz is traveling back time at this ‘90s disco rave party

Plus: Laugh with Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias and attend a ‘The Walking Dead’ premiere party

 

WussybopzWussyBopz is traveling back time at this ‘90s disco rave party on Fri., Feb. 23.Wussy Mag

Bring your own paintbrush to kick off the weekend with a out of the ordinary Sip and Paint. Create your very own masterpiece featuring a live nude male model at Booze & Nudes. All male models are handpicked for your panting pleasure. Da Vinci won’t have anything on you! $15-$20. 6-7:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 23. 1083 Austin Ave. www.boozeandnudes.com.

Celebrate black history month at the Black History Film Festival. View films that highlight the unsung heroes of black history. Free. Sat., Feb. 24. Noon-5 P.M. Louise Watley Library, 1463 Pryor Road S.E. 404-613-5771. www.blackhistoryfilmfestival.com.

Guests can view local up-and-coming artists’ work at We Gotta Have Art, which is inspired by Netflix show “She’s Gotta Have It.” Enjoy good music while networking and shopping at the Gill Gallery. Attendees can meet and greet the artists while learning more about their work. $7. 6-9 p.m. Sun., Feb. 25. The Gill Gallery, 2947 Leigon Way. 470-382-9093. www.gillgalleryatl.com.

Get lost with FamilyHood at their first art installation of the year. Lost in Reverie is an installment all about getting lost in a daydream. View art from mixed media artist Nikki Zarrabi, local artists Julio Ceballos, Chrissy Culver of On Point Creative, and many more. Free. 8 p.m.- midnight. Fri., Feb. 25. Artisans Bar & Gallery, 140 Peachtree St. 404-524-2224. www.familyhoodatl.com.

Laugh until you cry with comedian and actor Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias. Fluffy is back on stage with his new One Show Fits All World Tour. Iglesias has performed at sold-out shows worldwide, and this show is following his most recent project, Fuse TV’s “Fluffy’s Food Adventures.” $54-$94. 8 p.m. Sat., Feb. 24. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Dr. N.W. 404-878-3000. www.fluffyguy.com.

Save your coins this weekend and enjoy 10 comics for $10 at The Best of Atlanta Comedy Show. Hosted by the Laughing Skull at the Red Light Cafe, audience members are sure to have a great time. $10-$15. 7:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 24. Red Light Cafe, 553-1 Amsterdam Ave. N.E. 404-784-7828. redlightcafe.com.

Unleash your inner party animal with the Mammal Gallery. Bounce is back in a big way. Bust a move to New Orleans bounce, booty bass, and ‘90s hip hop music. $5. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Sat., Feb. 24. HL Green Building, 97 Peachtree St. 678-744-7095. www.mammalgallery.com.

Get your rave on with tunes from yesteryear at the Heretic Atlanta. WussyBopz is traveling back time at this ‘90s disco rave party. Snap some pics at the Wussy photobooth and get a groove on while DJ Kimber headlines. $7. 10:30 p.m.- 2 a.m. Fri., Feb. 23. The Heretic Atlanta, 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road N.E. 404-325-3061. www.hereticatlanta.com.

Try not to spill your drink at this weekend’s Sip & Skate. Grab a partner and groove to the beat on wheels. This skating rink features a full bar with drink specials all night long. $3-$8. 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Sat., Feb. 24. Metro Fun Center, 1959 Metropolitan Parkway S.W. 404-724-8826. www.atlantafamilyfuncenters.com.

Guest are invited to watch the mid-season premiere at The Walking Dead premiere party. You don’t have to worry about zombies at this graveyard. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet people who have worked on this hit TV show. Free. 6-11 p.m. Sun., Feb. 25. Graveyard Tavern, 1245 Glenwood Ave. S.E. 404-622-8686. www.graveyardtavern.com.

Get your groove on at the most Soulful Circus in the world at The UniverSoul Circus. This family-friendly event invites all to experience the fun at the UniverSoul Circus special 25-year anniversary show. $20-$55. 4 p.m. Sat., Feb. 24. Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron Drive S.E. 404-522-7630. www.universoulcircus.com.

Let your little one create contemporary masterpieces with teaching artist Makiko Maekawa. Kids will be using a variety of objects to construct works of art. Your child’s imagination will be front and center at this Contemporary Kids workshop. Free. Noon-2 p.m. Sun., Feb. 25. Atlanta Contemporary, 535 Mean St. N.W. 404-688-1970. www.atlantacontemporary.org.

 






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