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August 15, 2023As a graduate of The Art Institute of Houston, Hugo Perez has made a career of depicting narratives of marginalized communities through imagery including painting, illustration, collage, and even sculpture. Drawing inspiration from his own family members, the figures in his work capture various states of action and movement, symbolizing several things all at once: the migration experience and navigating two cultures. His art has been acquired in Europe, the U.S., and Central America. We sat down -
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July 30, 2023The beloved Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) has already announced the full lineup for the 2023/24 season with a special invitation to you. All LGBTQ+ musical theatre fans (and friends) are invited to an extraordinary night during the run of each show, Out@TUTS! After the curtain goes down, the party continues with complimentary bites, drink specials, and live music hosted by the Broadway Beauty of Texas, Regina Thorne-DuBois. Mingle with the cast and crew members, sing a few show tunes, and -
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July 8, 2023Summer is perfect for spending some hours at a gallery or museum and getting inspired by art. If you and your partner are art lovers, Hot House is for you. This exhibition, running through September 9 at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC), features contemporary lace creations and larger-than-life electroluminescent installations by the Brooklyn-based fiber artist Layla Klinger. Born in Tel Aviv, Klinger (they/them) works with fiber, light and electric currents to investigate -
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July 3, 2023We all miss the Pride Festival on Westheimer since the move to downtown because it was one of the liveliest street festivals to date. But don’t fret, we have the top spots to take your pride selfies nearby. We all need creative content for our social media, and I know all the perfect spots for that. Splashed by local Houston artists, these prismatic murals will put you in a happy place. So get those likes up and follow these 5 selfie walls! Photo by Dandee Danao The Love Wall Location:... -
April 19, 2023Photo by Frank Xavier @the_creativex My Gay Houston is proud to welcome drag superstar Queen Angelina to the family. Mainly in charge of social media, this dancing queen can be seen all around Houston strutting her stuff and showing the community a good time. Not only does she lipsync, Queen Angelina is also a host, dancer, singer and mainly a pillar of the community, advocating for equal rights and more drag representation in Houston. Her electrifying performances offer a little bit of -
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May 21, 2022The combination of talent with these artists transmit colorful waves throughout the LGBTQ and LatinX community and it resonates in the veins of the Houston art, music, and the film industry. Their contribution to our culture has a deep impact that sends shockwaves of inspiration that should be highly regarded and with proper introduction, so let us take a closer look at these creative individuals. GRRRL Parts | DJ & Promoter Instagram: @grrrl_parts Photo by: GRRRL Parts If you have... -
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September 26, 2021Pride Houston’s President shares her plans for the future of Pride celebrations in the city For more than 40 years, Pride Houston has served the Houston LGBTQ+ community with the objective to support, promote and educate; a purpose new President Thasia Madison hopes to expand and execute in her position. A longtime volunteer and former outreach director and secretary of the organization, Thasia is no stranger to the LGBTQ+ scene having also worked with Lesbians of Color, Inc. and other... -
February 4, 2020A vital part of honoring Black History Month is also honoring Black Present and Black Future. The contributions of black Houstonians — from artists and chefs to business owners and performers — help make Houston the internationally renowned city that people know and love. As one of the most widely diverse cities in the world, Houston is popping and bubbling with prime examples of Black Excellence to celebrate regardless of which month on the calendar we’re observing. View... -
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December 20, 2019Churches have a long way in opening up their arms and doors to LGBTQ individuals. And with the passage of marriage equality, churches have embraced the community and perform same-sex marriages. Luckily, as one of the most diverse cities in the country, Christian LGBT have many options for where to worship in the city. So, put on your Sunday best and get ready to get holy. Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church With two services each weekend, RMCC is one of the biggest churches in the city to -
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December 2, 2019The drag scene in Houston is bursting at the seams lately. You can’t throw a feather boa without hitting a new performer. One of the hottest queens in town is the violin playing, drag diva Angelina DM Trailz. You can catch her on select Sundays at Boheme’s Drag Brunch, Wednesdays for Millenial Dolls at JR’s and practically every special event that needs a little sparkle. Before you go to her show, get to know her a little better here. Angelina has been doing drag for five...
