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Bar Guide & Event Schedule
Houston is Texas’ largest city and the fourth largest in the US. It is Texas-sized: covering half the size of Rhode Island. Unlike other Texas towns, Houston is lush and green, sitting on the intersection of two Bayous.
Queer life here is mostly centered in the Montrose neighborhood, with nearly two dozen LGBTQ+ bars and clubs sprinkled in between lovely craftsman style homes and apartment buildings. You’ll find something for everyone here from hip dance clubs to leather bars and neighborhood haunts popular with locals.
Baby Barnaby’s
A beloved breakfast spot for neighborhood regulars.
602 Fairview Street, Houston, TX
BCN Taste & Tradition
Set in a 1920s home, this contemporary Spanish fine-dining spot presents classic Catalan flavors.
4210 Roseland St, Houston, TX
Boheme
Eclectic wine selection, full bar with craft cocktails and beer, and worldly bites.
307 Fairview Street, Houston, TX
Brennan’s
New Orleans character & cuisine shine at this decadent eatery.
3300 Smith St, Houston, TX
Caracol
A Coastal Mexican kitchen serving an abundance of fish and seafood.
2200 Post Oak Blvd #160, Houston, TX
Chapultepec Lupita
Cozy Tex-Mex joint open 24/7 Thursday through Monday.
813 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX
Empire Café
Comfortable European atmosphere, fabulous food, and friendly service.
1732 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
House of Pies
Classic 24-hour American diner serving burgers, sandwiches, breakfast fare & homemade pies.
3112 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX
Hillstone Restaurant
Upscale chain eatery featuring steak, seafood, pasta & specialty cocktails.
4848 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX
Hugo’s
Modern Mexican fare & shaken margaritas prepared tableside.
1600 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
La Table
A modern restaurant offering local, seasonal and French-inspired cuisine. 1800 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX
Lupe Tortilla
Regional Tex-Mex chain known for its homemade tortillas.
2414 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX
Masraff’s
Creatively prepared Euro-American eats. 9655 Katy Fwy #190, Houston, TX
Niko Niko’s
Serving great Greek food since 1977. 2520 Montrose, Houston, TX
Nobie’s
Intimate spot serving New American dishes & craft cocktails.
2048 Colquitt St, Houston, TX
Noon Mirch
Relaxed locale offering traditional Indian dishes and unique fusion dishes. 505 E NASA Pkwy, Webster, TX
Pizaro’s Pizza Napoletana
Specialty pizzas cooked in a wood-fired brick oven.
11177 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX
Riel
Stylish, bustling bistro serving globally inspired shared plates.
1927 Fairview St, Houston, TX
Riva’s Italian Restaurant
An intimate, twinkle-light-adorned eatery serving Italian classics.
1117 Missouri Street, Houston, TX
State of Grace
Polished American spot serving Texas dishes, oysters & grilled specialties.
3258 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Taste of Texas
Serving the Finest Texas Hospitality
Tiny Boxwoods
Upscale garden cafe with an open, airy vibe serving light fare.
3614 W Alabama St, Houston, TX
Uchi
Innovative preparations of sushi &
performance included in the Thursday program. A closing awards ceremony and dinner will take place on Saturday, February 25.
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MAR 14
PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND: 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Preservation Hall is a humble, muchloved room dedicated to keeping the past and future of jazz alive. It’s a wellworn, well-loved space that’s physically small but spiritually huge. People from around the globe make pilgrimages to it, and now, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band is embarking on a pilgrimage of its own: a nationwide tour to celebrate the Hall’s 60th anniversary. The band’s mission remains focused on initiating audiences into the ineffable, almost religious experience of channeling their ancestors through the music and culture they’ve inherited from them.
audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows.
For more info visit: bit.ly/3YewKHO
APRIL
APR 16
BRAZILIAN FOOD & MUSIC FEST
The Brazilian Food & Music Festival will bring delicious food from all over Brazil and lots of music.
For more info visit: bit.ly/3JQbjsg
APR 29
AK DAN GWANG CHIL
With one foot in the world of tradition and another in glitzy upbeat pop, ADG7 (Ak Dan Gwang Chil) is a multiaward winning group featuring three powerhouse female folk singers and a rich repertoire inspired by Korea’s sacred, shamanic ritual music (gut) and beloved folk songs (minyo) of
and performances by Keke Wyatt and Sevndeep, it will be an amazing show you don’t want to miss. For more info visit: normalanomaly.org/bqaf
MAY 25
BACHATA SENSUAL FESTIVAL
Every day you will experience top-notch workshops from the best of the best and social dancing until 6AM with some of the world’s best bachata DJs brought to you by Bachata Sensual, The M.O.B., and Houston Loves Bachata. For more info visit: bachatasensualeventsusa.com
JUN 24
JOLLOF FESTIVAL
Jollof rice is a one-pot rice dish native to many countries in West Africa. Some consider it the predecessor to the cajun dish, jambalaya.
The Jollof Festival is a day-long celebration of the many variations of
JUL 1-2
BA-CON 2023
Ba-Con is a 2-day Anime Convention that celebrates Anime, Manga, Cosplay, Tabletop & Video Gaming, Special Guest Appearances, Artists, Vendors, Exciting Panels, Contests, and Japanese Culture.
Taking place at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, Texas. Join thousands of fans and explore over 24,000 sq feet of anime, panels, workshops, Special Guests, Vendor/ Exhibitor area, Artist Alley/showcase, concerts, Cosplay Contests, Gaming, and tons of activities & programming! For more info visit: ba-con.live/home
JUL 1-2
WICKED
Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz… but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another girl, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an
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LGBTQ+ hangout with various events.
817 Fairview St, Houston, TX
Blur Bar
Club hosting nightly dance parties.
710 Pacific St, Houston, TX
BUDDY’S
A modern gay bar with events as diverse as Houston.
2409 Grant St Ste A, Houston, TX
Crocker
Lively gay bar & night spot.
2312 Crocker St, Houston, TX
Crystal NightClub
Long-standing Latino dance club & music-video bar.
6680 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX
Eagle Houston
Leather-&-Levis gay bar.
611 Hyde Park Blvd, Houston, TX
Etro Nightclub
Down-to-earth standby with ‘80s tunes. 114 Main St, Houston, TX
George
Gay sports bar serving drinks & grub.
617 Fairview St, Houston, TX
JR’s Bar & Grill
Gay watering hole with a patio popular for happy hours & live entertainment. 808 Pacific St, Houston, TX
La Granja Disco y Cantina
Down-to-earth gay bar with drag shows & karaoke.
5505 Pinemont Dr, Houston, TX
Michael’s Outpost
Congenial piano bar & cabaret with live entertainment. 1419 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX
Neon Boots Dancehall and Saloon
Cowboy-themed dance hall. 11410 Hempstead Rd, Houston, TX
Papi’s
Latinx gay club with great drag shows. 570 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX
Pearl Bar
LGBTQ+ Bar that specializes in lesbians. 4216 Washington Ave, Houston, TX
ReBar
Full service LGBTQ+ venue. 202 Tuam St, Houston, TX
RIPCORD
Gay leather bar where the wild, the weird, and the kinky gather. 715 Fairview St, Houston, TX
Tony’s Corner Pocket
Gay nightclub featuring DJs & dancing. 817 W Dallas St, Houston, TX
AIDS Foundation Houston
HIV prevention education and services.
6260 Westpark Dr Ste 100, Houston, TX
AssistHers
Providing support to LGBTQ+ women and non-binary individuals.
401 Branard St, Houston, TX
Avenue 360
Provides primary, behavioral health, and dental care for patients at the beginning to the end of life, as well as a reducedcost pharmacy. avenue360.org
2920 Fannin St, Houston, TX
Equality Texas
A statewide political advocacy organization in Texas that advocates for LGBTQ+ rights. equalitytexas.org
507 West 15th St, Austin, TX
Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce
A leading economic voice in the greater Houston region. houstonlgbtchamber.com
1302 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX
LGBT Switchboard Houston Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Transgender. We’re answering the call …with no “hang-ups!”
24 Hour Helpline: 713-529-3211
401 Branard St 2nd Floor, Houston, TX
Pride Houston 365
A central part of Houston’s LGBTQIA+ Community for decades. pridehouston365.org
The Diana Foundation
Assisting and supporting the needs of the gay community. thedianafoundation.org
