The People’s March Fort Worth — for those who “believe about your body should remain yours, that books belong in libraries not on bonfires, that healthcare is a right not a privilege for the wealthy, in the power of free speech and protest to sustain democracy and in an economy that works for the people who power it” — starts at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Tarrant County Courthouse in Fort Worth. See listings for details.
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Bi-Weekly: Hope Cottage Foster Parent Information Meeting
Hope Cottage holds informational meetings for those interested in becoming foster parents.
The meetings are held alternately on Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 6 p.m.
For information email Clyde Hemminger at chemminger@hopecottage.org.
Through Jan. 31: Readers Voice Awards voting
Dallas Voice 2025 Readers Voice Awards: Rock Stars are open for voting now through Jan. 31. Visit DallasVoice.com to vote for your favorites in a variety of categories. Everyone who votes is entered in a drawing for a prize that includes cash, tickets to an Uptown Players show and dinner at Cremona. Watch for details on the 2025 RVA winners announcement party coming soon.
Jan 18: People’s March Fort Worth
The People’s March Fort Worth — for those who “believe about your body should remain yours, that books belong in libraries not on bonfires, that healthcare is a right not a privilege for the wealthy, in the power of free speech and protest to sustain democracy and in an economy that works for the people who power it” — happens from 5-7 p.m. outside the Tarrant County Courthouse, 100 W. Weatherford St. in Fort Worth. Visit Action.WomensMarch.com/Events/People-S-March-Fort-Worth
Jan. 18: Wicked Gaybingo
The theme for Resource Center’s Gaybingo for January, happening 6-8 p.m. at The Rose Room inside S4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road, is Wicked. Tickets start at $35 and are available online at MyResourceCenter.org/Gaybingo.
Jan. 22: ‘Flutter and Fizz’ planning meeting
The kickoff meeting for those interested in volunteering for Gay and Lesbian Fund for Dallas’ Flutter and Fizz, a champagne brunch fundraiser happening this spring in the new butterfly garden at Dallas Zoo, takes place at the zoo. RSVP and be at the zoo entrance by 5:30 p.m. to be shuttled by tram to the meeting space. Those who miss the tram should meet at the Base Camp in Giants of the Savannah on the zoo grounds.
Jan. 21: LGBTQIA+ Caregiver Support Group
The Senior Source hosts its LGBTQIA+ Caregiver Support Group for those currently caring for some aged 50 or older, offering a safe space to find support, make new connections, talk about frustrations, learn new skills and more, from 6-7:30 p.m. via Zoom. RSVP required at CSP@TheSeniorSource.org or by calling 214-823-5700.
Jan. 23: QUEERelate — Authentic Relating
QUEERthrive hosts QUEERelate, offering tools via Authentic Relating International to bridge the gap between surface level interactions and meaningful relationships and connections, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church,
3014 Oak Lawn Ave. Email info@QueerThrive.org for information.
Jan. 31-Feb. 23: ‘Shane’
Kalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd., presents Shane. Information available at DallasTheaterCenter.org.
February
Feb. 3: TAG Co-Ed Dinner
Tyler Area Gays holds its monthly Co-Ed Dinner at 6:30 p.m., at Clear Springs, 6519 S. Broadway Ave. in Tyler. TAG does not provide dinner.
Feb. 3: Alexandre’s MOM
Alexandre’s, 4026 Cedar Springs Road, hosts its Monday Open Mic (MOM) from 9-11 p.m.
To guarantee a spot on the performance list sign up at Form.JotForm.com/222497530917058. Sign up form opens one week before the event
and ends at noon the day before.
Feb. 5: ‘The Beat of the Moment’
Sammons Jazz presents The Beat of the Moment featuring The Andrew Griffith Ensemble and The Peter Rioux Quartet from 7:30-9:30 in Meadows Hall inside the Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd. Tickets are $50 per person, $45 for Sammons members, and include valet parking, light bites and beverages. Call 214-520-7788 for information.
Feb. 6: Queer Factor Comedy Show
Stefan G hosts the Queer Factor LGBTQ variety show at Dallas Comedy Club. Doors open at 8:45 p.m.; show starts at 9 p.m.; 21 and older only. Tickets are $15, available at PreKindle.com.
Feb. 15: Red Tie Gala
Celebration on the Lake Church hosts the Red Tie Gala at CR Legacy Event Center,
2205 W. Main St., Gun Barrel City, at 5:30 p.m. Visit RedTieCelebration.com for tickets and information.
Feb. 20: Love Connection
Package Dallas, 3926 Cedar Springs Road, hosts its Love Connection event from 6-9 p.m. with speed dating, cocktails and specials. Visit the event page on Facebook for more information.
Feb. 22: Sammy Miller and The Congregation
Sammy Miller and The Congregation bring their unique brand of “joyful jazz” to the Bank of America Theatre, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson,
at 8 p.m. Visit EisemannCenter.com for information and tickets.
Feb. 26-March 4: Winter Party Festival 2025
National LGBTQ Task Force holds this annual week long celebration in Miami Beach to raise funds for the LGBTQ movement. Visit WinterParty.com for information on tickets and hotels.
Feb. 27-March 16: ‘Primary Trust’
Bryant Hall at Kalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd., presents Primary Trust. Information available at DallasTheaterCenter.org.
March
March 8: No Place Like Home Gala
After 8 to Educate hosts their 1st annual gala at Hall of State in Fair Park, 3939 Grand Ave.,
at 7 p.m. Visit the event page at My.OneCause.com for tickets and information.
March 13-16: Texas Bear Round Up
The 29th Annual Texas Bear Round Up, Bears in Wonderland, takes place at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, 300 Reunion Blvd. Visit TBRU.org for information and tickets.
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