Charis Books & More

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Call: (404) 524-0304 or visit www.charisbooksandmore.com
Atlanta's long-running lesbian/feminist/mystic bookstore also stocks CDs, gifts and jewelry, and hosts frequent in-store events.
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Sunday August 9, 2026 02:00 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. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community Art Making! Come out to Community Art Making at Charis! This monthly event is a free creative kickback for our community, hosted by local trans and disabled artists Barry Lee and Noah Grigni. This is a safe and accessible space for collective healing through art, which welcomes all skill l... [click here for more]
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Monday August 10, 2026 04:30 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Q/T YOUTH BOARD GAMES @ CHARIS BOOKS AND MORE Charis Circle presents a free Q/T Youth Board Game meetup at Charis Books and More! Join us to play table-top board games and have some casual social time from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of every month. The space is supported by l... [click here for more]
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Wednesday August 12, 2026 06:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free w/donation of $5-$20 requested
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Monthly Sapphic Writing Group This is an free, in-person only event, which takes place at Charis Books and More. Please read the in-person event guidelines at the bottom of this page to be sure you can participate in the event. Charis Books and More & Sapphic Creative Writing Group are excited to br... [click here for more]
August

Saturday August 15, 2026 03:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free w/donation of $5-$20 requested
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Monthly Meet & Mingle for LGBTQ+ Folks 50+ This is a free, in-person only event, which takes place at Charis Books and More. Please read the event details & "who is this group for?" section at the bottom of this page to be sure you can participate in this group. Charis Books and More is excited to b... [click here for more]
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Monday August 17, 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. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
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... [click here for more]
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Monday August 17, 2026 08:00 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. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Trans & FriendsAdult GroupIn Person Meeting IN-PERSON MEETING This is a group for people 18+ and is welcoming to people who are in any stage of their journey including people who are in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond, who are questioning their gender or just now coming out as trans in adulthoo... [click here for more]
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Thursday August 20, 2026 07:30 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free w/donation of $5-$20 requested
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Cliterati Open Mic Featuring: Valerie Hsiung in celebration of The Pedestrian This event takes place in person at Charis. Charis and Cliterati pair up to present an inviting and fierce open mic & reading series that celebrates new voices and seasoned veterans alike. Co-hosted by Karen G. and Theresa... [click here for more]
Charis Cant Stop Change August 21 2026

Friday August 21, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Can't Stop Change: Queer Climate Stories from the Florida Frontlines — Film Screening & Discussion Join us for a screening of Can't Stop Change: Queer Climate Stories from the Florida Frontlines, followed by a Q&A and discussion. This program takes place in-person at Charis Books &... [click here for more]
Aug 26

Saturday August 22, 2026 12:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free w/donation of $5-$20 requested
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
The Banned Book Bunch - Storytime This is a free, in-person only event, which takes place at Charis Books and More. Please read the event details to be sure you can participate in this group. Charis Books and More is excited to bring our community a monthly space to celebrate diverse stories for you... [click here for more]
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Saturday August 22, 2026 07:30 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free w/donation of $5-$20 requested
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
This Is How You Love Her: A Journey to Radical Self-Love — Traci Saulsberry in Conversation with Janeé Bolden 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 ... [click here for more]

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Friday September 18, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
First Baptist Church of Decatur Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
The Disappearers: Marlon James in conversation with Doug Jones Charis and the Georgia Center for the Book welcome Marlon James in conversation with Doug Jones for a celebration of The Disappearers. This is an in-person only event and registration is required. RSVP here. This event takes place at the... [click here for more]
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Tuesday October 6, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Central Presbyterian Church Cost: Free w/donation of $5-$20 requested
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Lost and Found: A Compassionate Guide to Homeownership: An Evening with Mercury Stardust This event takes place at Central Presbyterian Church. This event is free and open to the public but registration is requested. Click here to register. There will be a book signing following the event, which wil... [click here for more]
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Friday October 16, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Decatur Library Cost: Free w/donation of $5-$20 requested
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
It's Only Dancing: An Evening with Jasmine Guillory This event takes place at the Decatur Library. This event is free and open to the public but registration is requested. Click here to register. Charis and the Georgia Center for the Book welcome author Jasmine Guillory for a celebration of It's Onl... [click here for more]

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.

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Thursday August 6, 2026 07:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free w/donation of $5-$20 requested
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Queer Ecologies Book Club Reads — Salt Lakes: An Unnatural History THIS BOOK CLUB HAS BEEN EXTENDED AND WILL GO THROUGH OCTOBER 2026. Check back in the fall to see if it will continue in 2027! This group will meet regularly in-person at Charis on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm. Ab... [click here for more]
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Sunday August 2, 2026 03:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free w/donation of $5-$20 requested
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Black Feminist Book Club Reads — The War Before: The True Life Story of Becoming a Black Panther, Keeping the Faith in Prison, and Fighting for Those Left Behind The Black Feminist Book Club reads books written by Black transgender, gender expansive, and/or women writers, which center the ... [click here for more]
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Monday May 18, 2026 08:00 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. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Trans & FriendsAdult GroupIn Person Meeting

IN-PERSON MEETING

This is a group for people 18+ and is welcoming to people who are in any stage of their journey including people who are in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond, who are questioning their gender or just now coming out as tr... [click here for more]
Tf Youth Person

Monday May 18, 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. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
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 a... [click here for more]
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Saturday May 16, 2026 03:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free w/donation of $5 requested
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Monthly Meet & Mingle for LGBTQ+ Folks 50+ This is an in-person only event, which takes place at Charis Books and More. This space is free, but we recommend you RSVP to reserve your spot because space is limited. Please read the event details & "who is this group for?" section at the ... [click here for more]
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Wednesday May 13, 2026 06:00 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free w/donation of $5 requested
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Monthly Sapphic Writing Group This is an in-person only event, which takes place at Charis Books and More. This space is free but we recommend you RSVP to reserve your spot because space is limited. Please read the in-person event guidelines at the bottom of this page to be sure you c... [click here for more]
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Monday May 11, 2026 06:30 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free w/donation of $5 requested
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Young King: The Making of Martin Luther King Jr. — Lerone A. Martin in conversation with Kama Bethel Pierce This event is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged. Register here. This event takes place at the Auburn Avenue Research Library, 101 Auburn Ave... [click here for more]
Ig Post New Qt Youth Board Game Night Charis

Monday May 11, 2026 04:30 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Q/T YOUTH BOARD GAMES @ CHARIS BOOKS AND MORE Charis Circle presents a free Q/T Youth Board Game meetup at Charis Books and More! Join us to play table-top board games and have some casual social time from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of every month. The space is... [click here for more]
Ig Post Community Art Making

Sunday May 10, 2026 02:00 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. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Community Art Making! Come out to Community Art Making at Charis! This monthly event is a free creative kickback for our community, hosted by local trans and disabled artists Barry Lee and Noah Grigni. This is a safe and accessible space for collective healing through art, which welco... [click here for more]
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Saturday May 9, 2026 07:30 PM EDT
Charis Books & More Cost: Free w/donation of $5 requested
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change. Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
The Way Disabled People Love Each Other: Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha with Aurielle Marie This event takes place in person at Charis and on Zoom. This event is free, but registration is required for virtual attendance. Click here to register to attend virtually. Please read the in... [click here for more]

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.

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184 S Candler St
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 524-0304

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
facebook: @CharisBooks

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