{"id":222800,"date":"2026-03-27T08:34:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T08:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/222800\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T08:34:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T08:34:10","slug":"best-bets-lgbtq-events-in-dallas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/222800\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Bets: LGBTQ+ Events in Dallas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Enjoy an afternoon of fine beverages and fine art on The Cedar Springs Strip on Saturday, March 28, when The Mimosa Walk and The Art Festival on the Strip happen simultaneously. See listings for details.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"665\" data-attachment-id=\"1000447123\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/dallasvoice.com\/best-bets-03-27-26\/calendar-cutout-ohoto\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dallasvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Calendar-cutout-ohoto.jpg?fit=800%2C682&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,682\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Calendar-cutout-ohoto\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dallasvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Calendar-cutout-ohoto.jpg?fit=300%2C256&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dallasvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Calendar-cutout-ohoto.jpg?fit=780%2C665&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Calendar-cutout-ohoto.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1000447123\"  \/>The next No Kings Protests are scheduled for March 28, with numerous events planned in Dallas<br \/>and Fort Worth and around the Metroplex. Visit NoKings.org for details.<\/p>\n<p>March<br \/>March 27: LGBTQ Chamber Power Lunch recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility<br \/>The North Texas LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce launches its new Power Lunch series, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.The inaugural event is dedicated to Transgender Day of Visibility. The luncheon will feature a panel of community leaders, advocates and professionals speaking on visibility, includsion and the evolving landscape of trans rights. Register at <a href=\"http:\/\/Business.LGBTChamber.com\" type=\"link\" id=\"Business.LGBTChamber.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Business.LGBTChamber.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>March 27: Love Equality<br \/>Love Equality, the annual North Texas event raising funds for Equality Texas, takes place from 7-10 p.m. in The Rose Room inside S4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road, and organizers promise \u201cgourmet bites, strong pours, irresistible music and radiant community.\u201d Tickets are $100, available at My.OneCause.com. Sponsorships are also available, starting at $500, also at <a href=\"http:\/\/My.OneCause.com\" type=\"link\" id=\"My.OneCause.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">My.OneCause.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>March 27: \u2018Welcome to the Dollhouse\u2019<br \/>Cin\u00e9Wilde presents a screening of the coming-of-age film Welcome to the Dollhouse, starring Heather Matarazzo, at Texas Theatre, 231 W. Jefferson Blvd.,with a pre-show Q&amp;A with queer high school teachers Jasmine and Sahara at 7p.m., the movie at 7:20 p.m. and a post show community discussion time. Tickets are $13.50, available at <a href=\"http:\/\/TheTexasTheatre.com.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TheTexasTheatre.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>March 27-April 26: \u2018Test to Testimony\u2019 at Jublee Theatre<br \/>Jubilee Theatre, 506 Main St. in Fort Worth, presemts Test to Testimony, a gospel musical adaotion of James Weldon Johnson\u2019s God\u2019s Trombines, adaptaed and directed by Jubilee Executive Artistic Director D. Wambui Richardson. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/JubileeTheatre.org\" type=\"link\" id=\"JubileeTheatre.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">JubileeTheatre.org<\/a> for more information and tickets.<\/p>\n<p>March 27-April 19: \u2018Ragtime\u2019<br \/>Dallas Theater Center, in partnership with the SMU Meadows School of the Arts and the Sexton Institute for Musical Theatre, presents the Tony Award-winning musical Ragtime at Wyly Theater, 2400 Flora St., through April 19. Following each mainstage performance, audiences are invited to stay for a 15-minute conversation with the cast. Tickets start at $51, available atc<a href=\"http:\/\/My.DallasTheaterCenter.org\" type=\"link\" id=\"My.DallasTheaterCenter.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">My.DallasTheaterCenter.org<\/a>My.DallasTheaterCenter.org.<\/p>\n<p>March 28: No Kings Protest<br \/>The next No Kings Protests are scheduled for March 28. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/NoKings.org\" type=\"link\" id=\"NoKings.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NoKings.org<\/a> to sign up for details.<\/p>\n<p>March 28: Art Festival on The Strip<br \/>The Market on The Strip and Angie Adams present the Art Festival on the Strip from noon-8 p.m. on Cedar Springs Road. The event features 72 vendors and artists, live painting and more. Visit the Facebook event page for more information.<\/p>\n<p>March 28: Cedar Springs Mimosa Walk<br \/>Cedar Springs Merchants Association hosts the Cedar Springs Mimosa Walk from noon-4 p.m. on Cedar Springs Road. Glasses are $20 each. For information and to purchase your glass in advance, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/CedarSpringsWineWalk.com.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CedarSpringsWineWalk.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>March 28: Texas Elite Spartans kick off 2026 season<br \/>The Texas Elite Spartans, the winningest team in women\u2019s football history, kick off their 2026 season at 7 p.m. at UTA Maverick Stadium, 1307 W. Mitchell St. in Arlington. The Spartans are playing the Mississippi Panther1s. Tickets start at $22.06, available online at , Season passes are also available.<\/p>\n<p>March 28: \u201990s Mixtape Time Capsule<br \/>The \u201990s Mixtape Time Capsule benefitting Dallas Hope Charities, presented by The DFW Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence rewinds to the ultimate decade of pop culture. At Dallas Woody\u2019s Sports and Video Bar, from 6-9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>March 28: Spring Gallery Night at Artspace111<br \/>Artspace111, 111 Hampton St. in Fort Worth, Hosts Spring Gallery Night from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., with Shared Ground: Contemporary Photography of PLace and Identity featuring the work of Texas artists Jon Flaming, Jill Johnson, Bob Lukeman, Dontrius Williams and Martha Peters. There will also be tacos from Cafecito, ice cream from Mr. Henry\u2019s and cold beverages from Top Chico and Ben E. Keith, with live music from Big Make<br \/>on the patio from 5-8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>March 29: Free Yoga with YogaZama<br \/>Prism Health North Texas hosts a free yoga class presented by YogaZama, open to all levels, from 6-7 p.m. at YogaZama, 3303 Lee Parkway, Ste. 100. Bring your water bottle; yoga mats provided. RSVP by email to <a href=\"https:\/\/dallasvoice.com\/best-bets-03-27-26\/mailto:Darron.Brewer@PrismNTx.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Darron.Brewer@PrismNTx.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>March 31: \u2018Voices of Women\u2019<br \/>The Women\u2019s Chorus of Dallas presents Voices of Women, the 11th installment of its signature concert series celebrating music written and arranged by women, featuring contemporary choral workds that amplify women\u2019s voices, stories and creative perspectives across styles and culture, from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St. Tickets are available at <a href=\"http:\/\/TicketDFW.com\/event\/voices-of-women.\" type=\"link\" id=\"TicketDFW.com\/event\/voices-of-women.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TicketDFW.com\/event\/voices-of-women.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>April<br \/>April 1: Adult Arts and Crafts<br \/>Reverchon Recreation Center, 3505 Maple Ave., hosts this weekly creative arts &amp; crafts class designed for adults. No experience required. All supplies provided. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/DallasParks.org\" type=\"link\" id=\"DallasParks.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DallasParks.org<\/a> for information.<\/p>\n<p>April 2: Cedar Springs Wine Walk<br \/>Cedar Springs Merchants Association\u2019s April Wine Walk celebrates Texas icon Selena with the April event. The walk is from 6-9 p.m.; glasses are $20 each, available at the tent in front of The Round-Up Saloon, and the walk includes 31 stops. Get more information at <a href=\"http:\/\/CedarSpringsWineWalk.com\" type=\"link\" id=\"CedarSpringsWineWalk.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CedarSpringsWineWalk.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>April 2: Queer Factor<br \/>Dallas Comedy Club, 3036 Elm St., Queer Factor, an LGBTQ+ variety show, hosted by Stefan G, with doors opening at 8:445 p.m. and the show starting at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20.68, available at <a href=\"http:\/\/PreKindle.com\" type=\"link\" id=\"PreKindle.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PreKindle.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>April 3: Camp Haven Benefit Dinner<br \/>The inaugural Camp Haven Benefit Dinner, raising money for the only therapeutic camp for queer teens, will be held at Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., with happy hour starting at 6 p.m. with an open bar, dinner at 6:45 p.m. and the program at 7:45 p.m., followed by Gay Bingo at 8:30 p.m. There will be silent and live auctions, and dress is \u201ccasual celebratory chic.\u201d Tickets are $100, availablen online at <a href=\"http:\/\/ATTPAC.org\" type=\"link\" id=\"ATTPAC.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ATTPAC.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>April. 3: TAG+ Co-Ed Dinner<br \/>Tyler Area Gays (TAG+) hosts its monthly Co-Ed Dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Clear Springs, 6519 S. Broadway Ave. in Tyler. Everyone is welcome. Meal is not provided. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/TylerAreaGays.com\" type=\"link\" id=\"TylerAreaGays.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TylerAreaGays.com<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n<p>April 4: \u2018Masquerade: Midnight in Eden\u2019<br \/>The LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Scholarship Fund\u2019s annual fundraising event, Masquerade: Midnight in Eden, will be held at On The Levee, 1108 Quaker St., from 7-10 p.m. The event will feature food by Wendy Krispin Caterer, handcrafted beverages from Goody Goody, dance music and a silent auction. All-inclusive tickets are $95, available at <a href=\"http:\/\/LGBTQChamberFoundation.org\/Masquerade-2026\" type=\"link\" id=\"LGBTQChamberFoundation.org\/Masquerade-2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LGBTQChamberFoundation.org\/Masquerade-2026<\/a>. Donations to the silent auction can also be made at that website.<\/p>\n<p>April 4: Coalition for Aging LGBT Summit<br \/>Speakers for the Coalition for Aging\u2019s 9th annual summit include Derek Mergele-Rust, Brian Kennedy and Angie Mabry. Lunch included. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Senior Source, 3910 Harry Haines Blvd.<\/p>\n<p>April 4-May 24: Scarborough Renaissance Festival<br \/>Scarborough Renaissance Festival returns April 4-May 25 for its 45th anniversary season. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/SRFestival.com\" type=\"link\" id=\"SRFestival.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SRFestival.com<\/a> for details, updates, tickets and more.<\/p>\n<p>April 8: Adult Arts and Crafts<br \/>Reverchon Recreation Center, 3505 Maple Ave., hosts this weekly creative arts &amp; crafts class designed for adults. No experience required. All supplies provided. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/DallasParks.org\" type=\"link\" id=\"DallasParks.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DallasParks.org <\/a>for information.<\/p>\n<p>April 9: Adulti-Verse: Jazzed &amp; Confused<br \/>Trio Glossia takes over Meow Wolf Grapevine, 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, for a 21-and-older-only album release party. including full access to Meow Wolf\u2019s exhibit.<\/p>\n<p>April 11: Toast To Life<br \/>Resource Center\u2019s annual Toast To Life fundraiser will be held from 7-11 p.m. at The Empireoom, 1225 N. Riverfront Blvd. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cVoyage Beneath the Sea,\u201d and cochairs are Landen Oster and Tommy Stockton. General admission tickets are $200, available at <a href=\"http:\/\/MtResourceCenter.org\/ToastToLife.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MtResourceCenter.org\/ToastToLife.<\/a> Sponsorships are also available.<\/p>\n<p>April 11: 2nd Saturday Bird Walk<br \/>Heard Natural Science Museum &amp; Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place in McKinney, hosts its 2nd Saturday Bird Walk to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. The program is included in the museum\u2019s general admission and is free for Heard Museum members. Walks start promptly at 8 a.m. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/HeardMuseum.org\" type=\"link\" id=\"HeardMuseum.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HeardMuseum.org<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p>April 16: QUEERelate \u2014 Authentic Relating<br \/>QUEERelate Thrive offers a workshop on bridging the gap between surface-level interactions and meaningful relationships and connections using tools via Authentic Relating International, at 7 p.m. at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church, 3014 Oak Lawn Ave.<\/p>\n<p>April 17: \u2018Sweet Charity\u2019<br \/>Lyric Stage presents the Neil Simon comedy Sweet Charity, with music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, from April 17-May 3, at Lyric Studio, 1170 Quaker St. Tickets start at $42.50, available at <a href=\"http:\/\/Tix.com.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tix.com.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>April 17-19: Dallas Art Fair<br \/>Fashion Industry Gallery, 1807 Ross Ave., presents the Dallas Art Fair, open daily from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Through April 17: \u2018Icons of Liberation: King and Mandela\u2019<br \/>The African American Museum, Dallas, 3536 Grand Ave. in Fair Park, presents Icons of Liberation: King and Mandela, an interactive exhibit exploring the shared leadership values and global impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela. The exhibit is free and open to the public. This exhibit also serves as a thematic introduction to the museum\u2019s upcoming presentation of Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition, opening June 13 and remaining on view through Nov. 1.<\/p>\n<p>April 18: Lambda Legal\u2019s Dallas Women\u2019s Brunch<br \/>Lambda Legal hosts its 2026 Dallas Women\u2019s Brunch from 1 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Turtle Room, 3525 Turtle Creek Blvd. The event is sponsired by Eric Johnson and Dr. Mark Parker, and is open to all who identify as women, nonbinary, transgender, gender expansive and Two Spirit. Individual tickets start at $40 and sponsorships start at $1,500, both available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/Give.LambdaLegal.org\" type=\"link\" id=\"Give.LambdaLegal.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Give.LambdaLegal.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>April 18: National Transgender HIV Testing Day<\/p>\n<p>April 18: Gaybingo: \u2018Prom Night\u2019<br \/>Doors open for Gaybingo: Prom Night at 5 p.m. in The Rose Room inside S4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Features $2,500 in cash prizes. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/MyResourceCenter.org\" type=\"link\" id=\"MyResourceCenter.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MyResourceCenter.org<\/a> for ticket information.<\/p>\n<p>April 18: Festival of Joy<br \/>East Dallas restaurant Kalachandji\u2019s presents the seventh-annual Festival of Joy, inspired by a global Indian traditionthis is a free, family-friendly event with a parade, a chariot pull and a day of crafts, yoga, wellness activities, performances, face painting and more.<\/p>\n<p>April 18-19: Spring Native Plant Sale<br \/>Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place in McKinney, hols its 37th annual Spring Native Plant Sale fundraiser from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. om Saturday and from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. The April 17 pre-sale event is open only to museum members, but the event is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/HeardMuseum.org\/plant-sale\" type=\"link\" id=\"HeardMuseum.org\/plant-sale\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HeardMuseum.org\/plant-sale <\/a>for more information.<\/p>\n<p>Have an event coming up? Email your information to <a href=\"https:\/\/dallasvoice.com\/best-bets-03-27-26\/mailto:Nash@DallasVoice.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nash@DallasVoice.com<\/a> by Monday at 5 p.m. for that week\u2019s issue.<br \/>Look for extended listings online at <a href=\"http:\/\/DallasVoice.com\" type=\"link\" id=\"DallasVoice.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DallasVoice.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tRelated<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Enjoy an afternoon of fine beverages and fine art on The Cedar Springs Strip on Saturday, March 28,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":222801,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[102,104,103],"class_list":{"0":"post-222800","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dallas","8":"tag-dallas","9":"tag-dallas-headlines","10":"tag-dallas-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/222800","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=222800"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/222800\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/222801"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=222800"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=222800"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=222800"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}