Dallas Wings, currently in fourth place in the WNBA Western Conference with a 13-8 record, host the Chicago Sky, sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 6-14 record, in a Sunday, July 12, 6 p.m. game at American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. The Wings then host the New York Liberty, currently leading the Eastern Conference at 13-8, at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at College Park Center, 600 S. Center St. in Arlington. Pictured: Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd drives against Minnesota Lynx’s Olivia Miles during a June 28 game at College Park Center. (Photo by LM Otero/ Associated Press)
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July
July 11: Longview Pride 2026
This is the largest, oldest, continually-running LGBTQ+ Pride event in Northeast Texas hosted by Pride East Texas Longview. This year’s theme is “Stronger Together,” and the event will feature live entertainment, a food truck court, vendors and more. Held at the Maude Cobb Longview Convention Complex, 100 Grand Blvd., Longview. Free. Facebook.com/LongviewPride.
July 11: ‘Heated Twilight’ at Granada Theater
This Heated Rivalry/Twilight dance party will feature music by DJ Izzie P with sexy vampire hockey performances by Brolesque and an appearance by Chevelle Brooks. 9 p.m.
Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. FlipPhoneEvents.com/HeatedTwilight.
July 12: Dallas Wings vs. Chicago Sky
Dallas Wings play the Chicago Sky at 6 p.m. at American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave.
For tickets and more information visit Wings. WNBA.com.
Through July 12: ‘Urinetown The Musical”
Uptown Players presents the Tony Award-winning musical satire Urinetown The Musical at Kalita Humphreys Theater. Shows at 8 p.m. July 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18, and at 2 p.m. July 12 and 19. Tickets start at $41, available at UpownPlayers.org.
Through July 12: ‘Spamalot’
This Tony-winning musical based on the film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail is presented by ATTPAC’s Broadway at the Center. Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. ATTPAC.org.
July 12: Drag Days of Summer by The Market on the Strip
This edition of The Market will feature all-day drink specials, breakfast by Roy G’s, more than 20 LGBTQ+ and ally merchants and small businesses and a drag show hosted by Cassie Nova. 1-6 p.m.
July 15: Tori Amos at the Winspear Opera House
The illustrious singer-songwriter will bring her In the Times of Dragons Tour to Dallas for one night only. At the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. $68.62-$109.30. ATTPAC.org.
July 16-19: ‘Phenomenomaly’ at Meow Wolf
Meow Wolf Grapevine, 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, presents Phenomenomaly with performances LED flow duo Circus Bitties. Admission for the special performances is included with admission to Meow Wolf.
July 17: Bloomin’ Ball Kick Off Happy Hour
AIN kicks off Bloomin’ Ball season with a Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. at The Ivy, 5334 Lemmon Ave., presented in parthership with The Ivy Tavern, Unleashed Vodka and DJ Tony Dean.
July 18: Royal Disco Inferno by UCLSE
The Monarchs and the CPRs of the United Court of the Lone Star Empire host this night of retro vibes benefiting Elevate North Texas. 4 p.m. The Round-Up Saloon and Dance Hall,
3912 Cedar Spring Road. DallasCourt.org.
July 18: Happy Birthday GayBingo at Station 4
GayBingo celebrates its birthday for this monthly installment inside the Rose Room, so they deserve a big birthday bash. 6 p.m. July 18 at Station 4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road. $35-$60. MyResourceCenter.org/Gaybingo.
July 19: Les-B-Asians
Sue Ellen’s, DSQO, Masala Nights and the city of Dallas office of Arts & Culture present
Les-Be-Asians, an event for all the Sapphic Asian folks out there, from 6-9 p.m. at Sue Ellen’s, 3014 Throckmorton St.
July 23: The Way We Were: Dallas LGBTQ+ nightlife community scanning event
The Way We Were, an organization dedicated to preserving the North Texas LGBTQ+ community’s history, is holding a community scanning event, where individuals can bring their photos of the Dallas LGBTQ+ nightlife from 1945 to today and have them scanned in to become part of the archive, from 6-8 p.m. at Resource Center Community Center, 5750 Cedar Springs Road. There is no cost, and no appointment is necessary; bring your photos, scan them in and take the photos with you when you leave. Event is hosted by Jenna Skyy and features Adrian Cardwell’s presentation “Queer Archiving 101.”
July 25: Cake Walk at The Hidden Door
This second annual event is hosted by Onyx Lone Star, the national fraternal organization of gay and bisexual men of color. Funds from the event go toward the organization and Legacy Cares, so yes, everyone can have their cake and eat it too. 3 p.m. The Hidden Door, 5025 Bowser Ave. OnyxLoneStar.com.
July 26: Eagle Market and Art Show at Dallas Eagle
Support queer creatives by shopping their original art and merchandise you might just not find anywhere else. 1-5 p.m. Dallas Eagle, 525 S. Riverfront Blvd.
July 29: ‘A Manifesto for Us All
Badge of Pride presents the theatrical performance A Manifesto For Us All, combining readings from the 1971 Gay Liberation Front Manifesto with bold statements that speak to the justice we’re still fighting for, at 7:30 p.m. at Bishop Arts Theatre Center, 215 S. Tyler St.
August
Aug. 1: 17th Annual Bloomin’ Ball
The 17th Annual Bloomin’ Ball begins with a cocktail reception and silent auction opening at 6:30 p.m. followed at 8 p.m. by a three-course sit-down dinner, all at Tower Club Dallas, 1601 Elm St., 48th floor, with complimentary valet parking at 1660 Pacific Ave. This year’s Bloomin’ Ball is the kickoff celebration for AIN’s 40th Anniversary.
Aug. 6-9: ‘Phenomenomaly’ at Meow Wolf
Meow Wolf Grapevine, 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, presents Phenomenomaly, with performances by the comedy improv Totally Made-up Musical.
Aug. 15: Clover Classic
Cedar Springs Merchants Assocition hosts the Clover Class putt-putt golf tournament benefiting Prism Health North Texas. Teams of four compete for a top cash prize of $1,000. Teams can register at PHNTx.org/CloverClassic for $100 through July. On Aug. 1, registration increases to $120.
September
Sept. 10-13: FemmeFest 2026
WTFemme Arts Foundation presents FemmeFest 2026, its annual drag kind and burlesque festival dedicated to elevating queer artists and entertainers, at various venues around Denton. Visit FemmeFest.us for details.