CALENDAR - Issuu

from AUGUST 2022

by OutSmart Magazine

AN INTERVIEW WITH

For a weekly roundup of LGBTQ happenings, visit www.OutSmartMagazine.com

QUEER THINGS to DO

COMMUNITY August 3

THE CAUCUS MEMBERSHIP MEETING

The Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus hosts a membership meeting in advance of its PAC Endorsement Meeting on August 13. In order to vote during the endorsement event, you must become a Caucus member by August 3. tinyurl.com/2p866axf

MUSIC August 30

Kehlani: Blue Water Road Trip

The queen being of cool, calm, and collected is coming to Houston for a performance at White Oak Music Hall. After a five-year break from touring, Kehlani is back on the road with songs from their third studio album, Blue Water Road Trip.

Born and raised in Oakland, California, Kehlani, a nonbinary lesbian who uses she/they pronouns, achieved initial fame in the entertainment industry as a member of the teen group Poplyfe. Three years later, Kehlani released their first commercial mixtape, Cloud 19, which was named one of Complex’s 50 Best Albums of 2014. Their subsequent work received a Billboard award, along with a Grammy nomination.

Known for their soothing sounds and self-assured vocals, Kehlani’s Blue Water Road Trip has been dubbed their “happiest work yet.” THE CUT reports that the R&B artist’s work “has always been healing, but they’ve never been as at peace as they are right now, and it shows.”

Kehlani says they find it cool that fans are “excited about being able to tell I’m in a better place just from the music. The comments I’ve received from my core fan base about the album are that they’re so happy for me. They’re like, ‘Yeah, the music is f–ing awesome, but you’re not depressed, you’re not beefing, and nothing is toxic. That’s the coolest transition of all of this, for sure.”

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SOCIAL August 4

PANNING FOR LOVE PREMIERE

Davis Darusman’s local LGBTQ reality dating show debuts at the DeLUXE Theater. Panning for Love features a diverse group of queer contestants who will speed-date with each other.

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SOCIAL August 6

WHITE LINEN NIGHT ON WHITE OAK DRIVE

Wear white while strolling White Oak Drive during the Houston Young Professionals’ annual private party. Check out their Eventbrite page for a VIP invite.

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COMMUNITY August 5

First Friday Meet & Eat

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce hosts its monthly lunch mixer at Harold’s Restaurant, Bar & Rooftop Terrace. The casual event is open to those interested in networking and learning more about the Chamber.

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STAGE August 13

Queer Improv Jam

Station Improv & Sketch Comedy Theatre hosts a Queer Improv Jam. LGBTQ comedians of all experience levels can practice onstage and bond with fellow performers.

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COMMUNITY August 13

Howl at the Neon Moon

Join the Bayou City Pups at ReBar for their monthly Pup Night. Have a doggone good time while learning more about the LGBTQ organization and raising funds for charity.

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COMMUNITY August 6

BAEWATCH: WetHER Than Ever

Lesbians of Color hosts the hottest pool party of the summer at Clé Houston. Hosted by Trinity Newman with tunes by DJ Rocabye, the 21-and-up event is largely focused on queer women of color, but is inclusive to all.

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COMMUNITY August 12–14

Women’s Convention 2022

Thousands of women and their allies will gather at the George R. Brown Convention Center for this year’s Women’s Convention. Attendees will talk civic engagement and gaining the tools needed for a more feminist future.

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COMMUNITY August 27

Houston Texas Leather Family Contest

Join the 2020–2021 Houston Leather Family at Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church as they welcome this year’s new Mr. Houston Leather, Ms. Houston Leather, and Bayou City Bootblack. The leather pageant is free and features games, food, and entertainment.

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SOCIAL August 17

Geek Meet

Gulf Coast Cosmos Comicbook Co.’s Geek Meet is back! The local Black-, Asian-, and queer-owned comic-book shop invites BIPOC and queer comic-book writers, artists, and creatives to network and collaborate in a safe space.

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COMMUNITY August 13

Bayou City Pups Monthly Meeting

Come, sit, and stay for the Bayou City Pups’ August membership meeting. The LGBTQ nonprofit will announce recent activities and discuss upcoming events.

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COMMUNITY August 17

Monthly LGBTQ+ Legal Clinic

Join the Earl Carl Institute for a free legal and social-policy clinic at the Montrose Center. Get advice in estate planning, securing official documents, criminal issues, and more.

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NIGHTLIFE August 4, 11, 18, 25

Blackberri’s Drag It On 7

Houston bearded beauty Blackberri’s Drag It On 7 competition continues at ReBar. The winner of the 10-week-long competition will receive a $1,500 cash prize.

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STAGE August 4, 5, 6

Tamarie Cooper’s Sticky Sweet Summer Show

Longtime LGBTQ ally Tamarie Cooper’s Sticky Sweet Summer Show continues at MATCH. Presented by Catastrophic Theatre, the hilarious, irreverent, all-new musical extravaganza features some of Houston’s funniest, quirkiest, and sometimes raunchiest actors, plus an original score played by a live band.

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QUEER THINGS to DO SAVE theDATES

COMMUNITY September 2–4

PRIDE GALVESTON 2022

Galveston will celebrate LGBTQ Pride with three days packed full of events. On Day 1, queer locals will compete in the Mr. and Ms. Galveston Pride Pageant at Robert’s Lafitte. Day 2 features a Beach Bash on the sand. Day 3 concludes with a pool party at Robert’s Lafitte. tinyurl.com/yc2bmzpa

COMMUNITY September 10

PUPPY OF MONTROSE

Ripcord hosts the annual Puppy of Montrose contest sponsored by The Montrose Forge. This year’s event honors Pup Kota Husky, who served as the Puppy of Montrose between 2019 and 2021. This year’s contestants will compete in several categories, including a Q&A, puppy play, and speech.

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MUSIC September 13

LADY GAGA: THE CHROMATICA BALL

Lady Gaga brings her Chromatica Ball tour to Minute Maid Park. Proceeds from each ticket sold benefit Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation, a nonprofit that supports the wellness of young people by working with them “to make the world kinder and braver.”