Watch new and seasoned drag queens and kings compete to win a spot in the line up during the 35th annual Boybutante Ball. All ages. 7 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/boybutante

DanceFX presents a candy-themed hip-hop dance show in benefit of Project Safe. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com

The Cottage Sexual Assault Center & Children’s Advocacy Center will host an all-ages talent show with activities for kids, games, music, food and drink. 6–8:30 p.m. $20–25 (adv.), $25–30. www.northgeorgiacottage.org

The UGA Tap Dawgs Club performs its yearly spring showcase. 1:30 p.m. $5​​​​–10. www.bit.ly/tapdawgs24

This month’s storytelling theme is “The Story of Your Name” with eight people sharing the meaning behind their names. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.rabbitbox.org

Cassie Chantel and Julien Berger will perform a new work of the Athens Hip Hop Harmonic and hold a conversation with Nkululeko Zungu. 7:30 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu

Enjoy a fabulous night of drag entertainment. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com

Dancefx Athens presents a dance showcase highlighting the hard work of its students. 3:30–8:30 p.m. $16. www.dancefx.org

Prelude Dance Ensemble presents its spring showcase featuring pieces of various styles choreographed and performed by its students. 12 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/pdmomentum

In this lecture Susan Marie Frontczak will portray “Marie Curie: A Journey into Radiance.” 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenschq.org

In this lecture Susan Marie Frontczak will portray “Erma Bombeck: Laughing Through Life’s Challenges.” 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenschq.org

Students of the Sangha Yoga Studio at the Healing Arts Centre and special guests will showcase belly dances of different styles. 7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $5. www.40watt.com

Speakeasy Dance presents an evening of dance performances in different styles. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com

The Dancers of the Carpenter Academy of Irish Dance in Athens perform, teach basic dance steps and answer questions about the art form. 6​​–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

This fundraising drag show will benefit Athens Pride & Queer Collective’s trans surgery scholarship. 8 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $20–40. www.40watt.com

A night of high flying, power slamming independent wrestling, with a side of rock and roll by The Pink Stones. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15–25. www.40watt.com

Enjoy some brunch and 8’0s themed drag entertainment. Open to all ages. 11 a.m. $35. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com

A Fabulous Friday drag show with performances by special guests The Bombshells. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com

This month’s storytelling theme is “With This Ring” with eight people sharing the meaning behind their rings. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.rabbitbox.org

This series of performances by contemporary Athens-based artists Mickey Boyd, Ethan Snow and Ahndhi Sticha explores the future of humanity. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org

United Campus Workers of Georgia hosts an open drag night to kick off Pride Month. 8–10:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

An evening of music, dance and theater with an emphasis on sharing the love of God through the performing arts. 7 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com

A Fabulous Friday drag show closing out Pride Month with performances by special guests The Belli Dance Company. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com

The Studio Athens presents a dance show featuring movie soundtracks, followed by a dance party. 8 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com

A night of high flying, power slamming independent wrestling, with a side of rock and roll by The Blips. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15–27. www.40watt.com

Enjoy a fabulous night of ’90s-themed drag entertainment. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com

Dance FX presents a dance showcase. 7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $8. www.40watt.com

Enjoy brunch and disco themed drag entertainment. 11 a.m. $40. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com

The Vanity Vixxxens will perform featuring Extasy, Jacqueline, Cola, Bianca, Sasha, Lacie and Karmella. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com

Students will perform a step demonstration followed by live music in benefit of the League of Step. 8 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $10 (w/ student ID), $20. bit.ly/80sPartyAthens

Dancing Dream is an electric tribute to ABBA featuring musicians in elaborate costumes performing songs with choreography and inviting the audience to dance. 7:30 p.m. (doors). $35. www.MMCC-ARTS.org

Enjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages celebrating Athens Pride weekend. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com

This month’s storytelling theme is “Birth of a Parent” with eight people sharing the path they followed to parenthood. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.rabbitbox.org

The Australian contemporary circus company’s show Humans 2.0 features elaborate choreography. Sept. 26–27, 7:30 p.m. $29–69. Performances for Young People Sept. 27, 10 a.m. $3 (students), $5 (adults). pac.uga.edu