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Live Performances Return to Miller Outdoor Theatre

Miller Outdoor Theatre is reopening with a full season of summer shows. The outdoor Hermann Park venue kicks off the season with a Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring the groundbreaking Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea, a Grammy award-winning, L.A.-based, allwomen mariachi band. The summer season will feature all types of entertainment, including the Houston Ballet’s first performance since the start of the pandemic and the Houston Grand Opera’s Marian’s Song, an opera about Black opera singer and civil-rights icon Marian Anderson. Then on May 2, HGO presents a virtual performance of the opera Strongest of the Strong.

The Miller Outdoor Theatre has also introduced “The Miller 2-Step” safety protocols to ensure everyone is following Houston’s COVID-19 guidelines. Step 1 requires all participants to reserve tickets online to prevent lines and overcrowding. Tickets will be available beginning at 9 a.m. one week before the performances, and covered seating will be extremely limited. Step 2 requires masks at all times (except for eating or drinking), and groups must keep their blankets and lawn chairs within designated circles on the hillside seating area.

The full summer schedule can be found at milleroutdoortheatre.com.

ART May 1

MONTROSE ART MARKET

Head over to BUDDY’S Houston for the bar’s monthly artisan vendors soirée. The market will feature local artists and their handmade creations, including paintings, crafts, sculptures, wall art, fashion accessories, and more.

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ART Thru June 27

‘SEASON IN HELL’ AT BILL ARNING EXHIBITIONS

Legendary gay Texas artist Michael Tracy presents his first solo exhibition in five years at Bill Arning Exhibitions on West Alabama. Entitled Season in Hell: Michael Tracy Paintings, Sculpture, and Film 1990–2021, the exhibition will feature arge-scale encrusted-silver works, diabolical erotic altars, and more.

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NIGHTLIFE May 5, 12, 19, 26

H-Town Kings

Every Wednesday night, the H-Town Kings perform a themed show at Pearl Bar Houston. The drag collective features drag kings, queens, and everything in between.

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STAGE May 7

HOUSTON BALLET REIGNITED

The Houston Ballet presents Houston Ballet Reignited, their first onstage performance in over a year. The performance at Miller Outdoor Theatre will reflect on the past year and its leap forward to the reopening. Tickets are available online one week prior to the event, and seating is limited. tinyurl.

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COMMUNITY May 9

MOTHER OF MONTROSE

Michael’s Outpost hosts the 18th annual Mother of Montrose, a drag pageant show where contestants are judged on presentation, Q&A, and talent. All proceeds from the event will go to Omega House in honor of the reigning Mother of Montrose, Viola DeGradable Dion-Debris.

https://tinyurl.com/36f86d3k

COMMUNITY May 15

STRIDES FOR EQUALITY

Join the Human Rights Campaign Houston for their virtual 5K and 10K Pet Walk and Bike Ride. Registration starts at $35 and includes a T-shirt, a bib, a training toolkit, and a oneyear HRC membership.

https://tinyurl.com/tashrsdc

COMMUNITY May 15

UNDERWRITER KICKOFF

Go to JR’s Bar & Grill for the Krewe of Olympus’ Underwriter Kickoff. The event is a fundraiser for the charity’s annual Mardi Gras Ball, with proceeds going to causes that impact the LGBTQ community.

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FESTIVAL May 14-16

ART CAR EXPERIENCE

The Orange Show Center for Visionary Arts presents The Houston Art Car Experience, a three-day immersive art event where 80 art cars transform the Orange Show headquarters. The event offers interactive walking tours, audio guides, special performances, children’s craft activities, and more.

https://tinyurl.com/3rv4w6ae

SOCIAL May 16

SUNDAY FUN-DAY WITH THE CUB-EE’S

Head over to BUDDY’S Houston to support the newest addition to the Montrose Softball League Association’s E Division. The event includes an auction, raffle, bake sale (and their signature drink, the BEAR-y shot).

https://tinyurl.com/y6ztb52j

NIGHTLIFE May 23

DENALI FOXX AT REBAR

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13 star Denali Foxx performs at ReBar. Presented by Manzano Entertainment, the show is hosted by Blackberri and features performances by ONDI, Hun’ee B, and Rose Noir.

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STAGE May 16

HOUSTON SYMPHONY LIVESTREAM AT DISCOVERY GREEN

Go to Discovery Green’s Anheuser Busch stage for a livestreamed performance by the Houston Symphony, led by music director Andrés Orozco-Estrada. Reservations are required and seating is limited, and guests will be supplied with a small lawn circle to ensure social distancing.

https://tinyurl.com/864fha2w

COMMUNITY May 19

HOUSING OUR FUTURE

Join the Montrose Center’s virtual celebration for Housing Our Future, a campaign that benefits local LGBTQ homeless youth. Join the volunteer team or donate online to receive a link to the virtual event.

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COMMUNITY May 23

PRIDE HOUSTON KICK-OFF + THEME REVEAL PARTY

Pride Houston kicks off Pride Month with a party at Pearl Bar. Attend to learn more about the organization’s Pride Month 2021 theme, events schedule, and this year’s grand-marshal honorees.

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FESTIVAL May 29

HOUSTON FOOD FEST

Head over to Midtown Park for the annual Houston Food Fest, an event with hundreds of food vendors and live music. From tacos to vegan burgers, there will be plenty of food and fun activities.

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SOCIAL June 19

Bae Watch x Salvation

Pride Houston and Lesbians of Color (LOC) Nation Entertainment present Bae Watch x Salvation, an official Pride Houston 2021 pool party. The event is 21+ and pool attire is strongly encouraged. tinyurl.com/km76cn67

STAGE June 25

An Evening with Christina Wells

Miller Outdoor Theatre presents An Evening with Christina Wells, a performance of what she calls her “love letter to Houston.” Wells, a local LGBTQ singer, was a semi-finalist on America’s Got Talent.

https://tinyurl.com/3jm5j6mn

COMMUNITY June 26

Pride Sports Houston’s Dodgeball Open Play

Pride Sports USA presents Pride Sports Houston – Dodgeball Open Play, an LGBTQ dodgeball league for adults over 21. There is no registration fee to play, and the cover is $5. tinyurl.com/2pp6jzmu