Cedar Creek Pride hosts its first Bar Take-Over of 2026 on Friday, Jan. 16, at Elements By 456 in Gun Barrel City. See listings for details.
for Gaybingo Pajama Party on Jan. 17. See listings for details.
January
Jan. 10: 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.
Jan. 11: HHRM Docent-Led Tour
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, 300 N. Houston St., offers a special themed tour of the permanent exhibit led by a docent educator, starting at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $12-$16, available online at DHHRM.org.
Jan. 15: QUEERelate — Authentic Relating
QUEERelate Thrive offers a workshop on bridging the gap between surface-level interactions and meaningful relationships and connections using tools via Authentic Relating International, at 7 p.m. at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church, 3014 Oak Lawn Ave.
Jan. 15-Feb 7 ‘Grit & Grace ‘
William Campbell Gallery, 217 Foch St. in Fort Worth, presents Grit & Grace, its annual exhibition honoring the strength, beauty and evolving narratives of the American West. Featured artists include Heith A. Banowetz, Woodrow Blagg, Kevin Chupik, Gregory Goves, Marshall Harris, Autumn Hunnicutt, Knox Kronenberg, Benjamin Latham, Cruz Ortiz, Holly Roberts, Bob Wade and Dana Younger. Opening reception is Thursday, Jan.15, from 6-8 p.m.
Jan. 15: Third Thursday Bird Walk
Staff at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place in McKinney, lead seasonally-relevant bird walks intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with techniques for spotting and identifying birds. Begins at 8 p.m. Visit HeardMuseum.org for more information.
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.
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 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. 27: Hopeful Spaces
Hopeful Spaces, a virtual support group for parents, caregivers, and allies of LGBTQ+ youth, neets 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. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children ages 5-13. Children under 5 are admitted free. Parking is free.
February
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. 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. 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 its free for Heard Museum members. Walks start promptly at 8 a.m. Visit HeardMuseum.org for more information.
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