Queer Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, May 23-26 – OutSmart Magazine

Sip + Stroll: Rice Public Art Tour
Raise a glass and take a stroll with Executive Director Alison Weaver as she leads a tour of a selection of public artworks found at Rice University. Moody Arts Center6100 Main Street, 7 p.m.

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Online dance class with neon boots
Rush towards Neon Boots for free online dance lessons. Plenty of free parking and there is no cover. 11410 Hempstead Road. 7:30 p.m.

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Houston Ballet – Mayerling
Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s psychological thriller Mayerling comes to Wortham Center for the first time after her Houston Ballet debut in 2017. 501 Texas Ave. Until June 2. Performance times vary.

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RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Watch the party
Gia LaRue Hosts RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9 Watch Party at Rich’s Houston offering half-price appetizers and happy hour drink specials. 202 Tuam Street, 7 p.m.

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Friday Bingo!
FRIENDS presents Friday Bingo, hosted by the fabulous Jacklyn Dior. KIKI Houston, 2409 Grant St. 7 p.m.

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Lauren Ashley Simmons for District 146 Day of Action
Join Equality Texas and many other grassroots organizations in a day of action in support of Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus-backed candidate Lauren Ashley Simmons, who is running to unseat anti-LGBTQ Rep. Shawn Thierry in the district 146 of House. Texas State Employee Union Headquarters, 9427 S. Main St., 10 a.m.

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Preston Cabinet of Curiosities
Preston’s Cabinet of Curiosity serves up another macabre serving of some of Houston’s best alternative drag talent. This month’s curiosities include Veronica Strutts, The Goblin of Montrose, SozoLansky, Barry Mii Dandy, and macabre newcomer Miso Saiko. Featuring host and MC, Houston’s Vampire King, Preston Steamed. Houston Barcode817 Fairview Street, 8 p.m.

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White Party in South Beach
Houston South Beach presents La Fête Blanche! Award-winning resident DJ Joe Ross spins while you dance the night away. 810 Pacific Street, 9 p.m.

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Singles night at the in-room bar
Head to The room’s bar and lounge in Spring for Singles Saturday with DJ Shawn and happy hour drink specials. 4915 FM 2920 Rd, Spring. Happy hour from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. DJ Shawn spins at 9 p.m.

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Rich’s Sunday Service in Houston
Blackberri hosts the Sunday Service Drag Brunch, with a rotating weekly cast. DJ Aracely Manterola provides the beats before, during and after the performances. Rich’s Houston. Shows at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

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Black Queer Book Fair and Day Party
Join The mahogany project at Kindred Stories for an opportunity for members and authors of the LGBTQIA+ community to share space, read books our government wants banned, and discover what can be done to keep queer storytelling alive. 2304 Stuart Street, 1 p.m.

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Sunday Karaoke KIKI
Get ready to unleash your inner superstar by taking the stage at Kiki Houston and sing with all your heart. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner, host Phoebe Seymour will make sure you have a blast. 2409 Grant Street, 10 p.m.

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Tuesday May 28

Book reading: Steven Rowley and Byron Lane | The Guncle Abroad and big gay marriage
Blue Willow Book Shop is hosting a conversation with Steven Rowley, author of The Guncle Abroad and Byron Lane, author of Big gay wedding. St. Thomas Presbyterian Church14100 Memorial Dr. 7 p.m.

From Tuesday May 28 to Saturday June 1

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. MATCH. Show times vary.

Friday May 31

Skate Sober evening with family and friends
RESCHEDULED: 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.

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Thursday May 30

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..m.

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Friday June 28

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.

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Kehinde Wiley: An archeology of silence
Kehinde Wiley: An archeology of silence, presenting the new monumental work of the artist, is exhibited at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. Wiley, known for his official portrait of President Barack Obama, created this work against the backdrop of the pandemic and the global rise of the Black Lives Matter movement. Learn more about the exhibition. 5601 Main Street. Until May 27, 2024.

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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.

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RESILIENCE, draw the line2023
RESILIENCE, draw the line2023, a charcoal and pastel mural by gay artist Marc Bauer currently on display at the Ménil Drawing Institute, combines powerful images from art history with contemporary references to create a thought-provoking narrative. The artist recently returned for the final planned modification of the work. Learn more about Marc Bauer. 1533 Sul Ross St. Ongoing through August.

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