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ART
April 15
Art Car Parade
The Orange Show’s Art Car Parade returns for its 36th year with Bun B as grand marshal. Alongside a lineup of artsy events April 6–16, the Art Car Parade will make its way through the streets of Houston. Some of the best viewing is centered in Hermann Square at City Hall. tinyurl.com/28nwadjz
COMMUNITY
April 9
Bunnies On The Bayou
Hop down to the best LGBTQ Easter party in Houston with Bunnies on the Bayou, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising and distributing funds to improve lives throughout Houston’s LGBTQ community. tinyurl.com/57t9fpah
STAGE
April 1
Simply Sondheim
Pride Chorus celebrates the work of Stephen Sondheim with this night of music from the Broadway master. From Sunday in the Park with George to Sweeney Todd, the chorus will feature a catalog of Sondheim classics. tinyurl.com/5n6nuvzf
COMMUNITY
April 1
The Diana Foundation Jubilee
Don’t miss this year’s Diana Awards, a comedic Academy Awards spoof and roast of Houston’s finest locals. The Diana Foundation is a nonprofit recognized as the oldest continuously active gay organization in the United States, and the Diana Awards is one of Houston’s most festive black-tie events of the year. tinyurl.com/swxr9jje
On February 1, 2023, The Caucus held its monthly membership meeting at the Montrose Center. Pictured are Joelle Espeut, Odyssey Oakengrove, Maria Gonzalez, Austin Davis Ruiz, Porscha Brown, Piper Madland, Aaron Rublein, and Jack Valinski.
Scene Out
On February 4 2023, the Painting with a Twist Brunch was hosted by the United in Service Coalition at Buddy’s. Pictured are the participants.
Pet Pics in the Park held its VIP underwriters kickoff party at Minute Maid Park on February 2, 2023. Pictured are Tanner Williams, Ed Holmstrom, Christopher Cerda, and Charlene Flash
ActOUT at the Alley Theatre for Cambodian Rock Band was held on February 2, 2023. Pictured are Carol Blacknall, Jerry Simoneaux, Margo Morris, Kevin Pope, Matthew Janak, Lauren Pelletier, Aaron Rublein, Tina Berry, and Alvin Weingarten.
Krewe of Olympus held its Ball 51 “Dreams” on February 12, 2023. Pictured are King Olympus LI Lea Valerio and Queen Olympus LI Stephanie Hall.
The Mystery and Fantasy Mardi Gras Party was held at Numbers on February 4, 2023. Pictured are Robert Harwood, Travis Walker, Clifford Dotson, and Scott Miller.
On Feb. 9, 2023, a fundraiser was held for Pasadena Councilmember Jonathan Estrada. Pictured are Andy Garcia, Crystal Davila, Senator John Whitmire, Teneisha Hudspeth, host Annise Parker, Jonathan Estrada, Carla Wyatt, Ana Hernandez, Robert Gallegos, and Judge Victor Trevino.
On February 21, 2023, HRC held a kickoff for their 2023 gala at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
On February 15, 2023, Judge Jerry Simoneaux held his final fundraiser “Politics Gone Wild” at the Houston Zoo. Pictured are Christopher Bown, Judge Jerry Simoneaux, and Judge Phyllis Frye
On February 24, 2023, LifeSmiles by Randy Mitchmore, DDS, held an “I Love My Dentist” anniversary celebration. Pictured are (upper left) John Copous, Sally May, Joaquin Galaviz, and Michael Horner; (lower left) Toni Wilson, Randy Mitchmore, Tammi Wallace, Sandra Smith, and Jack Berger
