Queer Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, May 30 – June 2 – OutSmart Magazine

Steak evening at Pearl
Pearl bar hosts a weekly steak night with The Grumpy Griller. Then stick around to compete in drag bingo and dildo races. 4216 Washington Avenue, 6 p.m.

Pride Market and Drag Bingo
Get your Pride gear, from Pride T-shirts and hats to fans, candles, baked goods and just about everything else. Then, get ready for Drag Bingo with the reigning Miss Gay America, Dessie Love-Blake. Eureka Heights941 W 18th St. Market opens at 5 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m.

Barnstorm Dance Festival
Barnstorm highlights the vibrancy of dance in Houston and offers audiences an exciting cross-section of dance genres in three unique programs. Midtown Houston Arts and Theater Center, 3400 Main St. Until June 1st. Show times vary.

Out@TUTS – Disney’s News
After the May 30 performance of Disney’s NewsThéâtre Sous les Étoiles presents its Output@TUTS reception for LGBTQ spectators and friends with light snacks, drink specials and live music. Use promo code OUT@TUTS and get 25% off your tickets. Hobby Center, 800 Bagby St. 7:30 p.m.

Skate Sober evening with family and friends
Join Pride Houston 365 at Lockwood Skating Palace for an evening of old school tunes and classic roller skating! No alcohol, no drama… just R&B and good vibes! 3323 E Lockwood Drive, 5 p.m.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Star Watch Party
Join Ripcord Houston and welcome Adriana LaRue for a RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 9 viewing party. 715 Fairview Street, 7 p.m.

Proud families
Houston City Council Member Abbie Kamin and the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce host Families with Pride, an exciting family event dedicated to LGBTQ children, families and allies. Green Discovery1500 McKinney Street, 8:30 a.m.

Montrose Center LGBTQIA+ Youth Ball
Montrose Center organizes the annual LGBTQIA+ youth ball to benefit HATCH Youth. This year’s theme is “This is a Safe Space.” The event reserved for young people (16 to 20 years old) is free. The Tanglewood Ballroom, 5430 Westheimer Rd. 7 p.m.

Pride Bingo and Drag Show
First Christian Church Katy presents Celebrate Pride Bingo and Drag Show, benefiting the Transparent Closet. 22101 Morton Ranch Road. 7:30 p.m.

Pride Chorus Houston – You mean it all!
Saddle up for a rooting, tootin’ hoedown and filled with pride as Houston Pride Choir proudly presents Y’all Means All!, featuring country songs that celebrate love, diversity and the spirit of unity. Ubity of Houston, 2929 Ubity Dr. 8 p.m.

Krazy 4Kylie
Houston Eagle presents Krazy 4 Kylie, celebrating the pop diva’s birthday and kicking off Pride Month. 611 Hyde Park Boulevard. 8 p.m.

Rich’s Sunday Service
Dance in Rich’s Houston for Sunday service with sound ministers, resident DJs Marti Frieson, Drew G, Johnny Moreno and Stephen Jusko. 202 Tuam Street, 1:00 p.m.

Jitterbug swing lessons
Skip to Neon Boots for a free dance class, and then stay for more dancing or karaoke in the Esquire Room. 11410 Hempstead Road. 5:30 p.m.

Sunday karaoke at the Room Bar
DJ Shawn hosts Sunday Funday Karaoke at the in-room bar in spring. Sign up to sing along to your favorite tunes and enjoy drink specials all night long! 4915 FM 2920 Rd, Ste 148, Spring, TX. 21 hours

Sunday June 9

Pride 5K Fun Run and Pride Market
Lace up these running shoes and show your support for the LGBTQ community, whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to have a good time. The race starts and ends at Frost Town Brewery100 N. Jackson St.

We are the celebration of the rainbow
Empowering trans men presents a Pride event featuring a live DJ, drag shows, on-site HIV testing and more. Frost Town Brewery. 13 hours

Saturday June 15

Dancing Queen Nightclub
Dance the night away with the Houston Symphony at the Dancing Queen Disco after the evening performance of The Music of ABBA! Hobby Center, 800 Bagby St. 9:30 p.m.

Saturday June 22

New Faces of Houston Pride Parade and Festival
This year’s theme, “Rainbow Revolution”, aims to celebrate progress, embrace change and inspire a spirit of unity. The party at Houston City Hall starts at noon and the parade starts at 7:30 p.m.

Friday June 28

The big queer quiz
Join Grace Place for the Big Queer Quiz. This annual Pride-themed trivia night will feature fabulous prizes, delicious beers and other entertainment. Proceeds benefit young people experiencing homelessness, of all sexualities and genders. Bad Astronaut Brewery1519 Fulton Street, 6 p.m.

Rainbow on green
Discovery Green’s The annual celebration of family pride returns to the park with an evening of performances from Houston’s Z’maji Glamouratti and Lone Star Discoteq, plus your favorite popstar impersonators. 1500 McKinney Street, 7 p.m.

Saturday June 29

Houston Pride 365 Festival and Parade 2024
The theme for the 46th annual official Houston LGBT+ Pride Celebration® festival and parade is “You Shall Not Break Our Pride.” The festival will take place downtown at Houston City Hall from 11:30 a.m. and the parade begins at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday July 21

The Mint Julep Circus
Prepare to be mesmerized by a cavalcade of breathtaking performances, where the boundaries of imagination are pushed to their scintillating limits. Benefit Legacy Community Health HIV/AIDS programs and services. Bayou Music Center, 520 Texas Ave. 2:30 p.m.

The Kinsey Collection of African American Art and History
Holocaust Museum in Houston hosts the Kinsey African American Art & History Collection, celebrating the achievements and contributions of Black Americans from 1595 to the present. 5401 Caroline Street. Until June 23, 2024.

Artist Marc Bauer returned for the final planned modification to his wall drawing Resilience: Drawing the Line. (Photo: Paul Hester)

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