March FriendZoned presents Black Queer Book Club
Calling all the black queer book worms
So you missed the last meeting, no problem! Black Queer Book Club is back & we are currently reading Whenever You’re Ready by Rachel Runya Katz
Whether you like to read a paper back, or to listen to an audio book, all readers are equal. Join us at our favorite spot Black Coffee Atlanta for games, discussion, book swap, & fun. This meeting will be led by Bree & new members are welcome. LIMITED SPACE, LINK BELOW
After reconnecting on a road trip, two friends must decide if love is the ultimate risk worth taking in this funny, emotional sapphic romance.
Nia and Jade had been inseparable ever since their best friend, Michal, introduced them at her tenth birthday party. But now it’s been three years since Michal died of cancer― since the brutal fight Nia and Jade had in the weeks after― and they're barely on speaking terms.
Until Nia reads a letter Michal wrote for her 29th birthday, asking her and Jade to go on the southern Jewish history road trip they'd planned before she died. To add to the complications, Michal's then-boyfriend and Jade's twin brother, Jonah, joins the trip. Despite the years apart and Jade and Jonah’s strained relationship, any awkwardness quickly disappears as it becomes clear how much Nia and Jade have missed each other.
Unfortunately, old issues soon arise. Nia has been in love with Jade since they were teenagers, and Jade has been so committed to their friendship that she never let herself consider something more. As the stops pass, tensions mount, running high until Nia and Jade are forced to confront what happened three years ago, their feelings for one another, and even their respective relationships with Jonah.
Rachel Runya Katz’s Whenever You’re Ready is about family, friendship, and the kind of first love that could last a lifetime―if only you are willing to take a chance.
Speed Friending - Friendship for Black & Queer/Trans People - 30 Somethings
We’re back and better than ever! FriendZoned's Black Queer Speed Friending has returned with a fresh new vibe in an exciting new space. Now in a sober setting, our revamped Speed Friending is the perfect opportunity to make meaningful, platonic connections. Whether you're new to the city or a local looking to refresh or expand your friend circle, this event is for you!
Speed Friending is like speed dating, but for friends only. It’s a chance to connect with like-minded people in your community, and who knows—you might just find lifelong friends or new people to explore the city with.
This month, we’re focusing on the 30-somethings! If you’re between the ages of 30 and 40, come out to mingle with Black queer people and allies in your age range. Remember, this is a space for platonic connections only, so your romantic status won’t matter.
Come out to have fun and meet new people at this exciting new take on our long-time successful event!
HOSTED BY: RENEE’ M
THURSDAY
APRIL 10TH 2025
7pm - 9pm
21+
NO REFUNDS
Black Queer Writers Club - Smut & Erotica w/ Brinwiththepen
The Black Queer Writers Club is a series of immersive workshops that explore the vast landscape of creative writing in a dedicated, safe space for Black queer and trans individuals to fully express their creative voices. Held monthly, these workshops will delve into a variety of genres, including poetry, storytelling, songwriting, and beyond. Each session will be led by a rotating group of experienced instructors, all of whom are deeply engaged in and knowledgeable about the specific genre they teach.
This month will be focused on the art of Smut & Erotica - led by Brinwiththepen
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Black Queer Writers Club - Songwriting with Tim’m West
The Black Queer Writers Club is a series of immersive workshops that explore the vast landscape of creative writing in a dedicated, safe space for Black queer and trans individuals to fully express their creative voices. Held monthly, these workshops will delve into a variety of genres, including poetry, storytelling, songwriting, and beyond. Each session will be led by a rotating group of experienced instructors, all of whom are deeply engaged in and knowledgeable about the specific genre they teach.
This month will be focused on the art of Songwriting - led by Tim’m West
Find out more below
Speed Friending - Friendship for Black & Queer/Trans People - 20 Somethings
We’re back and better than ever! FriendZoned's Black Queer Speed Friending has returned with a fresh new vibe in an exciting new space. Now in a sober setting, our revamped Speed Friending is the perfect opportunity to make meaningful, platonic connections. Whether you're new to the city or a local looking to refresh or expand your friend circle, this event is for you!
Speed Friending is like speed dating, but for friends only. It’s a chance to connect with like-minded people in your community, and who knows—you might just find lifelong friends or new people to explore the city with.
This month, we’re focusing on the 20-somethings! If you’re between the ages of 21 and 29, come out to mingle with Black queer people and allies in your age range. Remember, this is a space for platonic connections only, so your romantic status won’t matter.
Come out to have fun and meet new people at this exciting new take on our long-time successful event!
HOSTED BY: COURTNEY
THURSDAY
MARCH 13TH 2025
7pm - 9pm
21+
NO REFUNDS
FEBRUARY FriendZoned presents Black Queer Book Club
Calling all the black queer book worms
So you missed the last meeting, no problem! Black Queer Book Club is back & we are currently reading ROSEWATER
by Liv Little
Whether you like to read a paper back, or to listen to an audio book, all readers are equal. Join us at our favorite spot Black Coffee Atlanta for games, discussion, book swap, & fun. This meeting will be led by Bree & new members are welcome. LIMITED SPACE, LINK BELOW
“Elsie is a sexy, funny, and fiercely independent woman in south London. But, at just 28, she is also tired. Though she spends her days writing tender poetry in her journal, her nights are spent working long hours for minimum wage at a neighborhood dive bar. Not even sleeping with her alluring coworker, Bea, can quell her existential dread. The difficulty of being estranged from her family, struggle of being continually rejected from jobs, and fear of never making money doing what she loves is too great. But Elsie is determined to keep the faith, for a little longer at least. Things will surely turn around. They have to.
But when Elsie is suddenly evicted from her social housing, her fragile foundations threaten to collapse entirely. With nowhere left to go, Elsie turns to her childhood friend, Juliet, for help.
Among Juliet’s mismatched cushions and shelves lined with trinkets, Elsie is able to breathe for the first time in years. But between their reruns of Drag Race and nights smoking on the balcony, something else soon begins to glimmer in Elsie’s heart . . . Sometimes what you’ve been searching for has been there all along. Can Elsie see it in time?
Featuring the incredible poetry of Kai-Isaiah Jamal, Rosewater is a story of intergenerational love, healing, and one woman’s journey home. A remarkable debut by an exciting new talent, readers are sure to be enchanted by Liv Little’s distinctive and captivating contemporary voice.”
Black Queer Writers Club - Poetry w/ Brin With The Pen
The Black Queer Writers Club is a series of immersive workshops that explore the vast landscape of creative writing in a dedicated, safe space for Black queer and trans individuals to fully express their creative voices. Held monthly, these workshops will delve into a variety of genres, including poetry, storytelling, songwriting, and beyond. Each session will be led by a rotating group of experienced instructors, all of whom are deeply engaged in and knowledgeable about the specific genre they teach.
This month will be focused on the art of poetry - led by Brin With The Pen
Find out more below
February Movie Night - Screening "Moonlight"
Join #FriendZoned for a special screening of Moonlight at Out Front Theatre! Celebrate the beauty of black queer stories with us, followed by a panel discussion to dive deeper into the film’s themes. Don’t miss this chance to connect and engage!
Black Queer Book Club January
This is our monthly book club meeting. You must be present physically or virtually to officially join the book club, however, we encourage you to read this month’s book with us prior to coming to your first meeting.
This month we will be discussing The Deep by Rivers Solomon
Kinfolk Mentorship Program Interest Mixer
Join FriendZoned ATL at @blackcoffeeatlanta for an interest mixer for our upcoming mentorship program in partnership with the @lgbtq_institute!
If you’re a Black queer individual aged 21-30 seeking mentorship, or a mentor aged 40+ ready to give back, this is your space to connect, build, and uplift. RSVP HERE http://Kinfolkatl.eventbrite.com
Silent Book Club - Reading In Tandem
Join us for a cozy reading experience at Black Coffee! Whether you’re diving into a book of your own, enjoying an audiobook with your headphones, or simply soaking in the peaceful atmosphere with fellow book lovers, this is the perfect spot to read in good company. Bring a book, bring your headphones, or just bring yourself—whatever you choose, we’ll be reading together in silence during @blackcoffeeatlanta open hours. Check out their delicious menu, we love the Cash Money Matcha & Light Skin Keisha!
Black Queer Book Club December
This is our monthly book club meeting. You must be present physically or virtually to officially join the book club, however, we encourage you to read this month’s book with us prior to coming to your first meeting.
This month we will be discussing TBA
Black Queer Book Club November
This is our monthly book club meeting. You must be present physically or virtually to officially join the book club, however, we encourage you to read this month’s book with us prior to coming to your first meeting.
This month we will be discussing The Stars & The Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petras
We have the pleasure of speaking with the author this month, so we encourage you to attend.
NOVEMBER MOVIE NIGHT
Come join us at Out Front Theatre Company for a night of celebrating black queerness in film! We'll be collectively screening Pariah, a beautiful work about a budding black queer person. Get ready for a fun and empowering evening surrounded by friends and allies. Let's come together to honor and celebrate our diverse community. With a panel following the screening, this evening will be filled with community and love.