{"id":261895,"date":"2026-04-22T23:42:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T23:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/261895\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T23:42:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T23:42:20","slug":"queer-things-to-do-in-houston-this-weekend-april-23-26-outsmart-magazine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/261895\/","title":{"rendered":"Queer Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, April 23 \u2013 26 \u2013 OutSmart Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-178790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768432507_465_OSM-Queer-THings-To-Do-.jpg\"   alt=\"\" width=\"801\" height=\"384\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Know about an LGBTQ event we missed? Let us know by emailing us\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.outsmartmagazine.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#b6d3d2dfc2d9c4f6d9c3c2c5dbd7c4c2dbd7d1d7ccdfd8d398d5d9db\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>\u00a0or by copying and pasting\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.outsmartmagazine.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#6c09080518031e2c0319181f010d1e18010d0b0d16050209420f0301\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/a>\u00a0into your email app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-189961\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Spamalot_OUTSMART_800x450-_1_.jpg\"   alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4z7d9btp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Out@TUTS for\u00a0Monty Python\u2019s Spamalot<\/a><br \/>Theatre Under The Stars\u2019 Out@TUTS reception for LGBTQ theatergoers and friends features light bites, drink specials, and live music. Hobby Center, 800 Bagby St.. 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-177501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/george-steak-09.18.jpg\"   alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"340\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100063725311311\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Steak Night at George<\/a><br \/>Come out to\u00a0George Country Sports Bar\u00a0and get some red hot meat. There will be plenty of your favorite steaks, chops, and seafood for your dining pleasure. 617 Fairview St. 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-169871\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768432509_338_neon-boots-thursday-04.03.jpg\"   alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1691520145180416\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Free Line Dance Lessons at Neon Boots<\/a><br \/>Scoot on over to\u00a0Neon Boots\u00a0for free line dance lessons. Plenty of free parking, and there\u2019s no cover.\u00a011410 Hempstead Rd. 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-190129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CABARET-0424-1024x792.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"464\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artfactoryhouston.com\/tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Art Factory Houston Presents Cabaret<br \/><\/a>Art Factory Houston transforms into the Kit Kat Club of 1920s Berlin in the company\u2019s 10th-season opener. Through May 29. 1125 Providence St. Show times vary.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-190132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sapphic-garden-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"563\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/939723765901142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Pride Houston 365 Presents Sapphic Garden at Pearl Bar<\/a><br \/>Join Pride Houston 365 at Pearl Bar for Sapphic Garden, an immersive night of music, mystery, and limitless connection. Sounds by DJ Tapowt, DJ Rosez, and DJ Martian Marley.\u00a04216 Washington Ave. 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-190136\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sobe-drag-race.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"563\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DXceVAUDO9Y\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">South Beach Houston \u2013 Mistress Isabelle Brooks Presents Discord Addams and Mia Starr<\/a><br \/>RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race Season 18 superstars Discord Addams and Mia Starr join Mistress Isabelle Brooks at South Beach Houston for an unforgettable night of foolishness, chaos, and entertainment. 810 Pacific St. Midnight.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-190131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nett-bar-drag-brunch-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2065066244445331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">UH LGBTQ Alumni Network Presents Drag Brunch Extravaganza<\/a><br \/>The UH LGBTQ Network presents a Drag Brunch Extravaganza at NettBar. Sauvignon Blanca emcees, woth performances by Barry Mii Dandy and Mari Jane. 4504 Nett St. 12 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-189866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/montrose-center-gala-819x1024.jpeg\"   alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"563\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/mtk2k2wp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Montrose Center\u2019s \u201cEmpowering Our Future\u201d Gala\u00a0<\/a><br \/>The Montrose Center presents an enchanting evening of celebration and community, turning the page toward a new chapter\u2014one where every identity shines and every young person feels seen, supported, and empowered. The Ballroom at Bayou Place, 500 Texas Ave. 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-190137\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/gaymers-april-takeover-858x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"537\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DXZwxJcEa9K\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Houston Gaymers April Takeover at Ripcord<\/a><br \/>Ripcord Houston hosts the Houston Gaymers for their monthly takeover featuring video games, Jell-o shots, social minigame, and more. 715 Fairview St. 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-190139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/megawoof-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"340\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/828282023620638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Rich\u2019s Houston Presents Megawoof America<\/a><br \/>Megawoof is back at Rich\u2019s Houston and they\u2019re coming in harder, sweatier, and beefier than ever. Special guest DJ Glovibes, with guest gogos Teagan, Valentino, Ken Doll, Rider, and Papi. 2401 San Jacinto St. 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-190138\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mcc-brunch-0423-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1482645863385192\/1482645886718523\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Sunday Service Drag Brunch at The\u00a0Montrose Country Club<\/a><br \/>The\u00a0Montrose Country Club presents Sunday Service Drag Brunch. This week, Blackberri hosts shows featuring spectacular performances from Dynasty Banks, Jazelle Barbie Royale, and Adriana LaRue. 202 Tuam St. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-181981\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FEATURE-01_Nickolas-Muray-Frida-with-her-Pet-Eagle-Coyoacan-1939-1024x489.jpg\"   alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"310\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mfah.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">\u201cFrida: The Making of an Icon\u201d at MFAH<\/a><br \/>The eagerly anticipated exhibition \u201cFrida: The Making of an Icon\u201d is on view at the\u00a0Museum of Fine Art Houston\u00a0through May 17. Read our story about the show\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.outsmartmagazine.com\/2025\/12\/mfah-frida-making-an-icon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>. 1001 Bissonnet St.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-190130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bqps-perverse-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/it-is-not-the-homosexual-who-is-perverse-but-the-society-in-which-he-lives-tickets-1987413363871\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives Screening<br \/><\/a>Big Queer Picture Show presents a free screening of the iconic 1971 queer film by German filmmaker Rosa von Praunheim. POST Houston, 401 Franklin St. 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-190128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/outsmart-pride-social-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4jp3m28b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Pride Night at Houston Grand Opera for The Barber of Seville<\/a><br \/>Houston Grand Opera hosts Pride Night for The Barber of Seville. Celebrate community with a 50% off BOGO ticket offer using the code BOGOPRIDE at checkout.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-189957\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fed-up-fundraiser-0502-814x1024.jpg\"   alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"566\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DW9udjnESMS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Fed Up! Drag Benefit Fundraiser at Feisty Collective<\/a><br \/>Biconic hosts a fundraiser for The Rainbow Pantry Project, fighting food insecurity in the Houston area. Scheduled performers include Chloe Knox, Reed Harder, Beau Vine, and Skai Nova.\u00a0The Feisty Collective, 1901 Lawrence St. 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-189955\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MonicaBirthday0504-1024x1024.png\"   alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.ngpvan.com\/FETp1J7MdkiJPvV2Iu7dow2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">A <\/a><a style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.ngpvan.com\/FETp1J7MdkiJPvV2Iu7dow2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Birthday Celebration<\/a> Toast to Monica Roberts\u00a0<br \/>The Mahogany Project presents a celebration of the life and legacy of Houston icon, GLAAD Award-winning blogger, writer, and advocate for transgender human rights Monica Roberts. Sesh Coworking, 2808 Caroline St. 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-189969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hltw-brunch-0509-817x1024.jpg\"   alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"564\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DXKJZfykfXb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Haus of Dolls Drag Brunch at Hungry Like the Wolf<\/a><br \/>Chevelle Brooks hosts Haus of Dolls, a monthly drag brunch at Hungry Like the Wolf. This month\u2019s performers include Kemiyah Depree, Rene B*tchface, and Adriana LaRue. 920 Studemont St. 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-189956\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hrc-houston-dinner--1024x637.jpg\"   alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"404\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/houston.hrc.org\/events\/houston-dinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">HRC Houston Dinner 2026<\/a><br \/>Human Rights Campaign Houston hosts the annual Houston Dinner. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cCommunity Equals Power.\u201d\u00a0Marriott Marquis, 777 Walker St. 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Know about an LGBTQ event we missed? 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