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CALENDAR
from AUGUST 2021
QUEER THINGS to DO
Resolve to stay involved with the help of our weekly planner. Visit OutSmartMagazine.com
COMMUNITY August 24–27
Miss Texas USofA Pageant
NIGHTLIFE August 2, 9, 16, 23
THEME QUEENS
BUDDY’S Houston presents Theme Queens with Muffy Vanderbilt III every Monday night. This weekly event includes camp drag, comedy sketches, themed numbers, and a cast of colorful characters.
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The Miss Gay Texas USofA Pageant is back in Houston this year after canceling its 2020 events due to COVID-19. The groundbreaking drag queen pageant is celebrating its 35th year with preliminary competitions at Neon Boots and the finale at The Ballroom at Bayou Place. In honor of the contest’s coral year, the events will feature 35 former winners— including Houston’s own Tommie Ross and the reigning Miss Gay USofA Kennedy Davenport, who was the runner-up on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7. Tables for the events are already sold out, but $50 individual tickets will be sold
COMMUNITY August 5
LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY FORUM AT THE MONTROSE CENTER
The Montrose Center SPRY seniors program and the Alzheimer’s Association present the LGBTQ+ Community Forum to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and memory loss. The Alzheimer’s Association is increasing its presence in Houston so it can better serve the local LGBTQ community. tinyurl.com/nvt9esny
Comicpalooza
SHOP August 6
OG 713 GRAND OPENING
OG 713—an apparel, art, and accessories brand founded by husbands Anthony Ferrell and Alan Lett—is debuting its second location at 15555 Southwest Fwy. in Sugar Land with a grand-opening event this month.
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MUSIC August 7
DAVID KOZ & FRIENDS AT ARENA THEATRE
Gay smooth-jazz saxophonist David Koz is bringing his tour to Houston’s Arena Theatre. Jazz artists Kirk Whalum, Mindi Abair, Kenny Lattimore, and Vincent Ingala will also be featured, and tickets are on sale now.
tinyurl.com/3yrzjmuj
SOCIAL August 7
HOUSTON GAYMERS MEETUP
The Houston Gaymers present the return of their Main Meetups at BUDDY’S. The bar will be set up with a variety of consoles to provide a lively environment for gaming and socializing.
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COMMUNITY August 10
PRIDE HOUSTON BOARD MEETING
Pride Houston hosts virtual monthly board meetings to keep the organization on track with their 2021 goals. This meeting is open to the public, and suggestions for fundraising and future strategic plans are welcome.
tinyurl.com/55vwpbum
COMMUNITY August 14
The Houston GLBT Political Caucus will conduct this year’s General Election Endorsement Meeting via Zoom. During the meeting, members vote on the candidates that will be endorsed on the November ballot. This meeting is open to all, but only those who obtained a Caucus membership prior to July 14 can vote. tinyurl.com/ca79j7ed
COMMUNITY August 8
TONY’S ROYALTY REVIEW
Tony’s Corner Pocket hosts Tony’s Royalty Review, a fundraising event for Tony’s Place, a dropin shelter that serves homeless LGBTQ youth. The drag event is hosted by the reigning Mr. and Mrs. Tony’s pageant winners Mykey Whitney and Angela
Mercy. tinyurl.com/m2ue8new
SOCIAL August 8
WTF (WOMEN, TRANS, & FEMME) RIDE READY CLINIC
EaDo Bike Co. hosts the WTF (Women, Trans, & Femme) Ride Ready Clinic this month. The free bicyclemaintenance event will be led by Jackie G and Angie Cabrera. Come and learn about bike safety, bike components, and how to perform a pre-ride safety inspection. Pre-registration is required via Eventbrite.
tinyurl.com/2t78c792
COMMUNITY August 20
BUDDY’S INK
Get tattooed at BUDDY’S Houston during this BUDDY’S Ink event. Artist Megan Medina will be offering her tattooing services, which range in price from $80 to $150. Food provided by Tacos Orlando.
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MUSIC August 21
KESHA AND BETTY WHO
Kesha and Betty Who, two openly bisexual musicians, visit Houston for a performance at the Bayou Music Center. Kesha is touring for her 2020 album High Road, and tickets are on sale now.
STAGE August 28
artFACTORY 2021–22 SEASON PREVIEW
The performing-arts theater artFACTORY previews its 2021–2022 season with a Grand Re-Opening Celebration. Attendees will enjoy an evening of complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres, short performances from the upcoming season, guided tours, behind-the-scenes glances from the creative team, and more. $40 tickets to the preview event are available at artfactoryhouston.com.
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QUEER THINGS to DO SAVE theDATES
MUSIC September 23
BROTHERS OSBORNE
The country-music duo Brothers Osborne visits Houston’s White Oak Music Hall for their We’re Not for Everyone tour. The band’s lead vocalist, T.J. Osborne, is the first out country musician signed to a major record label. tinyurl.com/sytc6p8k
STAGE September 10
PROUD TINA
Miller Outdoor Theatre presents PROUD Tina, a musical tribute to Tina Turner. The legendary artist’s hits from the ’60s through the ’90s will be staged with a full band, dancers, and backup vocalists. Tickets will be available two weeks before the event at
milleroutdoortheatre.com
COMMUNITY October 30
THE WOODLANDS PRIDE
This year’s Woodlands Pride celebration will be held in October at Town Green Park. Help make this year’s LGBTQ celebration possible by volunteering, donating, or signing up to be a vendor. To get involved, contact media@thewoodlandstxpride.org.
https://tinyurl.com/yydkdhnu
