Charis Books & More
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(404) 524-0304
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Atlanta's long-running lesbian/feminist/mystic bookstore also stocks CDs, gifts and jewelry, and hosts frequent in-store events.
Monthly Sapphic Writing Group
Wednesday November 11, 2026 06:00 PM EST
Charis Books & More
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Monthly in-person Sapphic creative writing group.
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Create Your Own Erotic! - Pillow Talkerz Film Screening & Community Dialogue
Friday November 13, 2026 07:00 PM EST
Charis Books & More
Cost: Free
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In-person film screening and community dialogue.
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Monthly Meet & Mingle for LGBTQ+ Folks 50+
Saturday November 14, 2026 03:00 PM EST
Charis Books & More
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Monthly in-person social gathering for LGBTQ+ people age 50+.
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Intimate F[r]agments: A Smutty Open Mic for trans & queer folks
Saturday November 14, 2026 07:30 PM EST
Charis Books & More
Cost: Free
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In-person open mic for trans and queer participants.
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Trans & Friends--Youth Group--In person meeting
Monday November 16, 2026 07:00 PM EST
Charis Books & More
Cost: Free w/donation requested
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In-person trans youth support group ages 12-18.
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Trans & Friends--Adult Group--In Person Meeting
Monday November 16, 2026 08:00 PM EST
Charis Books & More
Cost: Free w/donation requested
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In-person trans adult support group.
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Celebrate with Charis on Indies First/ Small Business Saturday!
Saturday November 28, 2026 10:00 AM EST
Charis Books & More
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Independent bookstore celebration with storewide sale.
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The Banned Book Bunch - Storytime
Saturday November 28, 2026 10:30 AM EST
Charis Books & More
Cost: Free
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Free in-person storytime during Indies First.
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Cross-Gen Conversations
Sunday November 29, 2026 03:00 PM EST
Charis Books & More
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Intergenerational conversation with Lorraine Fontana and Carrie Miller.
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From Infinite World: The Sound of the Hammond Organ and the Tragedy of AIDS in the Black Church -- Ashon Thomas Crawley in conversation with Duncan E. Teague
Tuesday December 1, 2026 07:30 PM EST
Charis Books & More
Cost: Free
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Book conversation with Ashon Thomas Crawley and Duncan E. Teague. In person and via Crowdcast.
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To the End: Queer Writers on Divorce and Liberation
Wednesday November 11, 2026 07:30 PM EST
Virtual
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Virtual conversation with queer writers about divorce and liberation.
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Meet Me There: Featuring Bryan Borland and Zuggie Tate
Thursday November 12, 2026 07:30 PM EST
Virtual
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Virtual monthly intergenerational poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction program.
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Sinister Wisdom Book Club: Work to Do by Jules Wernersbach
Tuesday December 1, 2026 07:00 PM EST
Virtual
Cost: Free
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Virtual Sinister Wisdom book club meeting.
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Gender-Creative Parenting Collective
Wednesday December 2, 2026 07:00 PM EST
Virtual
Cost: Free w/donation requested
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Virtual support group for parents and educators of gender-creative youth.
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Q/T YOUTH BOARD GAMES @ CHARIS BOOKS AND MORE
Monday November 9, 2026 04:30 PM EST
Charis Books & More
Cost: Free
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Free Q/T youth board-game meetup and social time.
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Community Art Making!
Sunday November 8, 2026 02:00 PM EST
Charis Books & More
Cost: Free
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Monthly free community art-making gathering.
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Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of The Complete Works of Pat Parker
Sunday November 8, 2026 10:30 AM EST
Charis Books & More
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Anniversary celebration with Charis, ZAMI NOBLA and Sinister Wisdom. Hybrid event.
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A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Minnie Bruce Pratt
Saturday November 7, 2026 07:30 PM EST
Charis Books & More
Cost: Free
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Celebration of the life and legacy of Minnie Bruce Pratt, in person and via Crowdcast.
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Celebrate Charis’ 52nd Birthday!
Saturday November 7, 2026 10:00 AM EST
Charis Books & More
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Day-long bookstore birthday celebration with cake, merchandise and storewide sale.
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Charis After Dark: An After-Hours Experience
Friday November 6, 2026 07:00 PM EST
Charis Books & More
Cost: Sliding scale $0-$12
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After-hours bookstore party with DJ SCNDSHFT, mocktails, pastries, tarot and birthday sale.
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A Feast of Feminist Voices: A Celebration of Feminist Writing Across Genre
Thursday November 5, 2026 07:00 PM EST
Charis Books & More
Cost: Free w/donation of $5-$20 requested
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Feminist writing celebration featuring readings by Lisa Moore, Kimberly Dark, Anastasia Valecce, Kai Marshall Green and Intan Paramaditha. In person and Crowdcast.
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Black Feminist Book Club Reads: Nervous Conditions
Sunday November 1, 2026 03:00 PM EST
Charis Books & More
Cost: Free w/donation of $5-$20 requested
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Black Feminist Book Club reads Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga. In-person discussion.
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Trans & Friends--Youth Group--In-Person Meeting
Monday October 19, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More
Cost: Free w/donation requested
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Trans & FriendsYouth GroupIn person meeting This is a group for 12-18-year-old trans*people, people questioning their own gender, and aspiring allies. We provide an adult facilitated space to discuss gender, relevant resources, and activism around social issues. Whether silently or aloud, please com...
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Meet Me In The Garden: An Evening with Nina LaCour
Sunday September 27, 2026 06:30 PM EDT
Charis Books & More
Cost: Free w/donation of $5-$20 requested
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Meet Me In The Garden: An Evening with Nina LaCour This event takes place in person at Charis and on Crowdcast, Charis' virtual event platform. This event is free, but registration is required for virtual attendance. Click here to register to attend virtually. Charis welcomes Nina LaCour in celebrat...
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If you're in a band, an artist, run a venue, or keep your organization's calendar, we'd love to have your event on the site. Submit your event here and we'll get you on Atlanta's most comprehensive listing of events.
Arts
Community
Food & Drink
Film
Nightlife
Music
- Between the Thinking-Island & the Saying-Shore: Women Writing Against Taboo (Author Panel)
- Gender-Creative Parenting Collective
- Trans & Friends--Adult Group--Virtual meeting
- Trans & Friends--Youth Group--Virtual meeting
- It's Only Dancing: An Evening with Jasmine Guillory
- Lost and Found: A Compassionate Guide to Homeownership: An Evening with Mercury Stardust
- The Disappearers: Marlon James In Conversation With Doug Jones
- Meet Me There: Featuring Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore And Megan Milks
- Queer Romance Book Club Reads: I Think They Love You
- Person Unlimited: An Ode To My Black Queer Body -- Dean Atta In Conversation With Breanna J. Mcdaniel
184 S Candler St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 524-0304
Decatur, GA 30030
charisbooksandmore.com
Decatur/Oakhurst, GA
#decaturga
Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
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