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CALENDAR
from APRIL 2022
QUEER THINGS to DO
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COMMUNITY April 17
Bunnies on the Bayou
Houston is filled with LGBTQ nonprofit organizations that aim to benefit the community, but one of these groups exists just to help all of the others thrive. Going on its 43rd year, Bunnies on the Bayou is a volunteer organization that focuses on raising and distributing funds to several local charitable, educational, and cultural programs that benefit the LGBTQ community.
Over the last 10 years, Bunnies has raised over $1.2 million by hosting its popular fundraising events such as Bunnies in Heat, Snow Bunnies, and Basket Bash. After two years, their largest and most anticipated event, Bunnies on the Bayou, returns on Easter Sunday with several exciting sponsors and performers.
Bunnies on the Bayou 43 will be held in Sesquicentennial Park downtown, with Australian DJ Dan Slater and Grammy awardwinning musician DJ Tracy Young as the headliners. The official Revelry after-party, “Jack’d Rabbit,” will be held at the Ballroom at Bayou Place.
Tickets to both 21+ events can be found at bunniesonthebayou.org/ events. tinyurl.com/mrxdpta4
STAGE April 11
TRIXIE & KATYA LIVE
RuPaul’s Drag Race alums Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova bring their first joint tour to Houston’s Hobby Center—a hilarious event described as a mix of the drag duo’s webshow UNHhhh and a ’90s road-trip comedy. tinyurl.com/2p9cxm3d
STAGE April 22
TIG NOTARO
The Society for the Performing Arts presents Tig Natro, an out lesbian Emmy- and Grammynominated stand-up comedian, at the Wortham Theater Center.
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ART Thru April 6
ANDY WARHOL EXHIBIT AT UHD
The University of Houston-Downtown presents the free photo exhibit Instantaneous Beauty: Andy Warhol and the Photographic Process. tinyurl.com/yckt8ewh
COMMUNITY April 9
HRC HOUSTON DINNER
The Human Rights Campaign presents their annual Houston dinner, featuring keynote speaker Alexandra Billings, at the Marriott Marquis Houston.
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STAGE April 9
SPRING INTO ACTION
Pride Chorus Houston presents Spring Into Action, a musical event that explores civil-rights struggles from MLK to ACT UP and #MeToo through stories of protest, victory, and equality.
tinyurl.com/mr3htnfv
FESTIVAL April 7–10
ART CAR PARADE
The Orange Show Center for Visionary Arts hosts its 35th Annual Art Car Parade in downtown Houston. Presented by Team Gillman, the free four-day event for all ages features over 250 mobile masterpieces.
tinyurl.com/ycysks4n
STAGE April 17–May 8
DEAD MAN’S CELLPHONE
Alley Theatre presents Dead Man’s Cellphone, an off-thewall comedy directed by out Alley associate producer and casting director Brandon Weinbrenner.
tinyurl.com/53nkecas
STAGE April 9
CHARLI XCX
Longtime LGBTQ ally Charli XCX performs songs from her new album, CRASH, live at House of Blues Houston.
tinyurl.com/ycknbu2w
ART Thru April 17
IMMERSIVE FRIDA
The interactive exhibition Immersive Frida showcases the art and life of openly bisexual artist Frida Khalo.
tinyurl.com/4zhnajr6
COMMUNITY April 18
WHAT’S THE T IN LGBTQ?
The Mahogany Project, Inc. presents What’s the T in LGBTQ?, a “trans 101” webinar focused on the difference between sexual orientation, gender identity, and pronouns.
tinyurl.com/y94kzdyn
FILM April 21
ROOFTOP CINEMA CLUB MOVIE: ‘MOONLIGHT’
Pride Houston presents a screening of Moonlight at Rooftop Cinema Club. Enjoy the Oscar-winning LGBTQ movie while taking in views of downtown Houston. tinyurl.com/
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COMMUNITY April 23
RESURRECTION MCC
50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church holds its 50th Anniversary Gala at the Hotel ZaZa Memorial City. Admission price includes two drink tickets, a three-course meal, dancing, entertainment, and a silent auction.
tinyurl.com/mrx86sd2
STAGE April 23
STOODIO 54
Abundantly Queer presents Stoodio 54 at the House of Blues Bronze Peacock Room, with special guests Stoo and the Space Kiddettes. Throw on your best disco and ’70s glam to celebrate Stoo’s birthday.
tinyurl.com/ymxbds57
FESTIVAL April 30
BLACK QUEER AF MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Normal Anomaly presents Houston’s first Black LGBTQ music festival at Stampede Houston, featuring multiple performers, the launch of several Black queer businesses, immersive games, lots of outdoor space, and more.
tinyurl.com/3ajdcazr
QUEER THINGS to DO SAVE theDATES
STAGE May 10
ORVILLE PECK
Openly gay musician Orville Peck brings his Bronco tour to White Oak Music Hall. You won’t want to miss the masked country-music singer performing new music.
tinyurl.com/yjuje56n
FESTIVAL May 14–15
Harmony Music presents We Are One, a new downtown Houston music and arts festival benefiting the Montrose Center. Performers include Grimes, Japanese Breakfast, and Mykkie Blanco.
tinyurl.com/4ca48yju
COMMUNITY May 15
LGBTQ VICTORY FUND BRUNCH
The LGBTQ Victory Fund presents its annual Houston Champagne Brunch at the Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston. This event toasts LGBTQ political power and several out candidates running for office. Tickets are available on the Victory Fund’s Facebook page. tinyurl.com/2p8uj9v5
