Tianyu Lights Festival at Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie concludes
Sunday, Jan. 18, See listings for details.
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January
Jan. 16: Bar Take-Over
Cedar Creek Lake Pride presents its first Bar Take-Over of the year, starting at 5 p.m. at Elements By 456, 456 S. Gun Barrel Lake, Gun Barrel City.
Jan. 17: Gaybingo: ‘Pajama Party’
Doors open for Gaybingo: Pajama Party at 5 p.m. in The Rose Room inside S4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Features $2,500 in cash prizes. Visit MyResourceCenter.org for ticket information.
Jan. 17: Legacy Cares Partner Show
Legacy Cares has partnered with Sue Ellen’s, Best Drag Shows, DFW Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Miss Gay Texas State Pageant System and more to bring you a Saturday afternoon of fun and entertainment. 3:30-7 p.m. at Sue Ellen’s, 3014 Throckmorton St.
Through Jan. 18: Tianyu Lights Festival
Tianyu Lights Festival transforms the Texas Trust CU Theatre, 1001 Performance Place in Grand Prairie, into a wonderland of art, culture and family fun, with two themed displays — Starlit Farm and Magic Ocean — along with 19 larger than life lantern scenes crafted by skilled artisans. Open nightly from 6-10 p.m. Visit https://TianyuCulture.US/Dallas.
Jan. 20: LGBTQIA+ Caregiver Support Group
Up & Out, a support group and safe space organized by The Senior Source for LGBTQIA+ caregivers who are currently caring for anyone age 50 or older to get support, make connections, discuss frustrations as a caregiver, gain new skills and manage stress, meets from 6-7:30 p.m. by Zoom. RSVP required. Email CSP@TheSeniorSource.org
or call 214-823-5700.
Jan. 21: Rodeo Pre-Party on Bulls’ Night Out
Amon Carter Museum of American Art kicks off the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo with the Rodeo Pre-Party on Bulls’ Night Out, a networking opportunity for young professionals with live music by Danny Joseph, food from Terry Black’s Barbecue, craft cocktails from Pop Up Bar and more. From 5:30-7:30 p.m. Admission is free for Carter Society level members and above. Rodeo tickets available at $70 per person. Tickets for members at Associate and Friend level and for non-members for $40 for the pre-party only and $110 for the pre-party and the rodeo. Visit CarterMuseum.org for information
Jan. 23: ‘Hopeful Spaces:
Support Group for Raising LGBTQIA+ Youth Dallas Hope Charities’ Hopeful Spaces Discussions hosts this virtual support group for parents, caretakers and allies of LGBTQIA youth from 6-7 p.m. Register at Forms.gle/HzCK67oFPLRitwAGA for meeting link and more information.
Jan. 23-24: Mr & Ms Hidden Door
The Mr. and Ms. Hidden Door contest will be held from 7-10 p.m. at The Hidden Door, 5025 Bowser Ave.
Jan. 27: Hopeful Spaces
Hopeful Spaces, a virtual support group for parents, caregivers, and allies of LGBTQ+ youth, meets at 6 p.m. Register online at DallasHopeCharities.org/Events.
Jan. 30-Feb. 8: Dallas Winter Boat Show
Dallas Winter Boat Show is open at Dallas Market Center, 2200 N. Stemmons Freeway, Jan. 30-Feb. 1 and Feb. 5-8, from 3-8 p.m. on Thursday, from noon-8 p.m. both Fridays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. both Saturdays, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8. Tilckets are $15 for adults and $8 for children ages 5-13. Children under 5 are admitted free. Parking is free.
February
Feb. 1: Fly Queens Drag Brucn
The first Fly Queens Drag Brunch of 2026 will be held from 1-3 p.m. at Mesa Mezcal, 400 W. Las Colinas Blvd. in Irving, featuring hoist Liquor Mini, DJ Al Farb and performances by Tonica Cavalli, Bleach and Geneva Lush. Tickets start at $15.85, available at EventBrite.com. Cover charge is $12. This is an 18-and-older only event.
Feb. 3: TAG+ Co-Ed Dinner
Tyler Area Gays (TAG+) hosts its monthly Co-Ed Dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Clear Springs, 6519 S. Broadway Ave. in Tyler. Everyone is welcome. Meal is not provided.
Visit TylerAreaGays.com for details.
Feb. 4: Adult Arts and Crafts
Reverchon Recreation Center, 3505 Maple Ave., hosts this weekly creative arts & crafts class designed for adults. No experience required. All supplies provided.
Feb. 6-7: ‘Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana’
TITAS/Dance Unbound, in association with the AT&T Performing Arts Center, presents Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana in their Texas debut at The Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., at 7:30 p.m. each night. Tickets start at $41, available at ATTPAC.org.
Feb. 11: ‘Dallas Divas’ fundraising concert
Dallas Divas: One Night at the Moody Performance Hall, benefiting Lyric Stage, starts at 7:30 p.m. at Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St. The event showcases some of the most talented voices in Dallas, with maybe some surprise guests who aren’t divas. Tickets start at $42.50, available at Tix.com.
Feb. 11: Adult Arts and Crafts
Reverchon Recreation Center, 3505 Maple Ave., hosts this weekly creative arts & crafts class designed for adults. No experience required. All supplies provided.
FEB. 14: STRUT Dallas Valentine’s Day Tea Dallas
STRUT Dallas presents its Valentine’s Day Tea Dance from 2-9 p.m. at The Round-Up Saloon and Dance Hall, 3912 Cedar Springs Road, starring Sasha Colby, RuPaul’s Drag Race winner and certified “Queen of Queens.” Music by Memox. Apthout and Level; emceed by Chevelle Brooks and also featuring Arya Jealous, Blue Valentine, Briar Rose, Macarena, Mulan Alexander, the Oak Lawn Band. Reign LaRue, Taylor Summers and JanXApril. There will also be culture counter pop-up shops from Czech Garcons, DoDo Candles, Hung By Danny, Market on The Strip and more, along with a charity auction benefitting Tx Latino Pride.
Feb. 14: 2nd Saturday Bird Walk
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place in McKinney, hosts its 2nd Saturday Bird Walk to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. The program is included in the museum’s general admission and is free for Heard Museum members. Walks start promptly at 8 a.m. Visit HeardMuseum.org for more information.
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