The exhibit Chivas Clem: Finding Shirttail Kin on display at Dallas Contemporary closes Sunday, Jan. 12. The exhibit features the work of gay artist and Paris, Texas, native Chivas Clem and includes “Drifter on My Bed, 2018,” pictured above.
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Every Wednesday: THRIVE
Resource Center’s THRIVE Wednesday Support Group for LGBTQ adults 50 and older meets from 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at Resource Center Community Center, 5750 Cedar Springs Road, and is led by interns from the SMU counseling program. For more information on the supportvgroup and how to join, send an email tovTHRIVE@myresourcecenter.org.
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January
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. 11: End-of-Life Planning Party
Death doula Britna Savarese hosts a two-hour event starting at 1 p.m. at Union Coffee, 3705 Cedar Springs Road, to help interested individuals understand documents they need to complete and decisions they should make in advance of their passing. The event will include games, funny stories, snacks and more, and each person will leave with an EOL binder containing more than 70 pages of planning guides, with an option to add an electronic version. Reserve space now by emailing DallasDeathDoula@gmail.com
Jan. 11: Author Talk with Don Scarborough
Dallas Public Library hosts author Don Scarborough for its Author Talk event at Oak Lawn Branch Library, 4100 Cedar Springs Road, 1 p.m. Visit DallasLibrary.org for more information.
Jan. 11: Dallas Bears Annual Chili Cook-off
Dallas Bears host their annual Chili Cook-Off at The Hidden Door, 5025 Bowser Ave. Set-up starts at 2 a.m.; judging and community tasting starts at 3 p.m. For more information or to join email CharitableEvents@DallasBears.org.
Jan. 11: Santa Fe Freedom Rally
Faith leaders, the LGBTQ community, NM Democrats, Human Rights Alliance and concerned voters will gather at 11 a.m. at the New Mexico State Capitol, on Old Santa Fe Trail between S. Capitol Street and Paseo De Peralta in Santa Fe, for “Freedom Rally: Not Going Back,” demonstrating solidarity for equality, justice and the preservation of the nation’s democracy. There will be speakers, music and presentations.
Through Jan. 12: ‘Chivas Clem: Shirttail Kin’
Dallas Contemporary presents Chivas Clem: Shirttail Kin at 161 Glass St. Visit DallasContemporary.org for information and to book your visit.
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. 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.
Have an event coming up? Email your information to Mathew Dominguez at
Mathew@DallasVoice.com by Monday at 5 p.m. for that week’s issue.
Look for extended listings online at DallasVoice.com