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October 21, 2023It is "spooky" season, and you know what that means. It is time to bust out your most creative costume, grab your friends, and bar hop for the best drink specials. As always, most Houston LGBTQ+ bars are bringing out all the stops to scare everyone with a good time. And when it comes to costumes, if you want to win a contest, might we suggest not dressing as Ken or Barbie - there will be many of them! If you can't go out on Halloween for some reason, you can still celebrate... -
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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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May 23, 2023Trash Panda Drinking Club (4203 Edison St., Houston, TX 77009), a popular bar in Houston, is thrilled to announce three monumental events celebrating LGBTQ Pride Month in June. These events, organized by Trash Panda's Executive Chef Adriana Maldonado, a proud member of the LGBTQ community, aim to bring the historic LGBTQ establishments Stonewall and Cubbyhole Bar from New York City to Houston, along with paying homage to the beloved Houston classic and LGBTQ staple closed restaurant, La... -
May 28, 2022While a lot of Pride events are targeted toward an older crowd, there is plenty to do for the youngins in your life. Whether it be your children, nieces or nephews, or just a family friend, there are many events happening during Pride that are family-friendly. We’ve got some ideas on how you can celebrate Pride and spend quality time with the younger ones in your life because there is no reason they can’t join in the fun! Houston Dash Pride Night June 12, 6 p.m. Calling all soccer... -
April 13, 2022After a three-year hiatus, Houston’s annual Bunnies on the Bayou celebration comes hoppin’ back to the Bayou City. This year’s celebration will take place outdoors at Sesquicentennial Park in downtown Houston on April 17 at 1 p.m. with general admission tickets available for $65. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bunnies On The Bayou (@thebunniesonthebayou) This Easter party features drinks, DJs Dan Slater and Tracy Young, and a day -
July 9, 2019Houston summers evoke thoughts of pool parties, raspas from refresquerias (snow cones for gringos), and blasting the AC like Lionel Richie - All Night Long. There are, however, more options than just drinking the day away while we wait for cooler temps. The summer theatre scene is always poppin’ in H-town and when the sun goes down the curtain goes up in the city. Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park offers the largest “always free” programming in the country. Over the... -
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June 25, 2019The Fourth of July may fall on a Thursday this year, but that won’t stop Houstonians from celebrating our nation’s independence with fireworks, parades and celebrations all around the city. Break out your red, white and blue, and get together with friends and family at one of these patriotic events happening this July 4th. CITGO Freedom Over Texas Eleanor Tinsley Park Thursday, July 4, 4 - 10 p.m. $8 online/$10 door Perhaps the biggest celebration happening in the city, Freedom... -
June 19, 2019When the Pride Parade ends on June 22, the celebration definitely won’t be stopping. The festivities continue well into the morning with after parties celebrating the LGBTQ community throughout the city. Almost all Houston-area bars will be featuring drink specials and rejoicing in Pride so don’t forget to check our listings of LGBTQ bars in the city before making your final choice of where to take your night. But here are some of the hottest goings-on after the last float goes...
