QUEER THINGS to DO SAVE the DATES

STAGE

June 16–25

Alley All New features both public and in-house programs that support new playwrights with a variety of world premieres, commissions, and other year-round programming. This year’s Alley All New festival offers previews of new plays in development with readings and workshops that are free and open to the public. tinyurl.com/mrv8h2v4

COMMUNITY

June 2

Join the Montrose Center for a free seminar with complimentary breakfast and lunch for a variety of presentations on topics of interest to the LGBTQ community, especially those interested in seniors health care for themselves or loved ones. tinyurl.com/36ync7zr

COMMUNITY

June 24

Save the date for this year’s downtown Houston Pride celebration. An entire month of events celebrating the LGBTQ community will culminate with the 45th annual parade centering around City Hall. tinyurl.com/34waa92p

COMMUNITY

June 23

Hosted by the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Pride In Business Celebration & Awards is a gala luncheon event highlighting the unique role that LGBTQ and allied businesses play in strengthening the Greater Houston economy. tinyurl.com/bdapvhrj

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Photos by DALTON DEHART AND CREW

at Bayou Place on April 5, 2023. Pictured are Connor Hart and Hunny Phillips.

On March 11, 2023, Space City Pride FC hosted the Space City Classic at Houston Sports Park. Pictured are West Hollywood Cosmos team members, the first-place winners.

Bunnies on the Bayou 44 was held at Sesquicentennial Park on April 9, 2023. Pictured are the Bunnies hosts and the board members.

On April 14, 2023, a screening of Pamela Ribon’s short film My Year of Dicks was held at Sesh Coworking. Pictured are (standing) Cameron Samuels, Gabby Mei, Pamela Ribon, Landon Richie, (sitting) Catherine Trumble, Tobin Wood, and Soha Jashwant

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce held its Third-Thursday Breakfast with Josephine “Jo” Jones and other HPD officers at Harold’s on April 20, 2023. Pictured are Officer Don Vo, Lt. Dennis Tabora, Assistant Chief Megan Howard, Jack Berger, Officer Jo Jones (HPD’s LGBTQ Liaison), and Officer Robert Ochoa

On April 15, 2023, the Human Rights Campaign’s annual gala dinner was held at the Marriott Marquis. Pictured are Heather J. Taylor with Cassandra James, recipient of the HRC Visibility Award.

The Human Rights Campaign’s 2023 Houston dinner was held at the Marriott Marquis, on April 15, 2023. Pictured are Britt Kornmann and Randall Hance.

On April 15, 2023, the Human Rights Campaign’s 2023 Houston dinner was held at the Marriott Marquis. Pictured are Chris Barry with Cameron Samuels, recipient of the HRC Trailblazer Award.

The Meyerland Area Democrats held its monthly meeting in the Faith Lutheran Church gym on April 17, 2023. Pictured are Mayor Sylvester Turner, Jeff Syptak, and Art Pronin

On April 18, 2023, the monthly meeting of ROADwomen was held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Pictured are Rufi Natarajan, Robin Fulford, Carli Mosier, County Commissioner Lesley Briones, Christyna Lewis, and Tania Gonzales Ingram

On April 26, 2023, Stonewall Law Association of Greater Houston held its annual meeting at Buddy’s Houston. Pictured are Association members with bar owner Christopher Berry.

On April 20, 2023, City Council District H candidate Mario Castillo held a fundraiser at Sawyer Ice House. Pictured are Mario Castillo, Commissioner Lesley Briones, and Joel Rottier.

Pride Sports Houston Sand Volleyball held finals at Bumpy Pickle on April 20, 2023. Pictured are Division A winners on the God Serve These Queens team (top row l-r) Adrian Santos, Jared Chapa, Brett Duesk, Arielle Marquez, McKaylla Baylor, (bottom row l-r) Justin Ford, Travis Clark, and Xzache Mathis

On April 20, 2023, Pride Houston Sand Volleyball held its finals at Bumpy Pickle. Pictured are Division B Winners on the Bump, Set, Slay team (top row l-r) John Valenta, Tyler Dollinger, Juan Martin Paez, Jeremy Whisenhunt, (bottom row l-r) Alejandro Martinez, Anthony Romanoski, and Colby Wulf

The Honorable Steven Duble’s Investiture was held at the 1910 Courthouse on April 21, 2023. Pictured are Hon. Steven Duble and County Judge Lina Hidalgo.

On April 27, 2023, ActOUT at the Alley Theatre for Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lilly was held before that evening’s performance. Pictured are Lukas Brown, Aurora Reddy, Matthew Janak, Lauren Pellitier, Kevin Pope, Tina Berry, and Alvin Weingartner