Hannah Davis is the host and emcee for Dallas Hope Charities’ Backyard BBQ Bash on Saturday, Aug. 15, celebrating the agency’s 10th anniversary. See listings for details.
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August
Aug. 15: Lez on the Court Lesbian Basketball Tournament
Studs vs. Fems hosts a Lesbian Basketball Tournament at 6805 Patrol Way in Dallas. Bracket-style tournament featuring eight teams competing for a $2,000 grand prize. Doors open at 3 p.m., and the event includes performances by Kalais with Big Mama Zil and KSAFA as well as vendors and more. Tickets and more information available at StudvsFem.com.
Aug 15: DHC Backyard Birthday BBQ Bash
Dallas Hope Charities hosts a casual, high-energy Backyard Birthday BBQ Bash from 6-8 p.m., with a BBQ plate dinner and iced tea from Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse, birthday cake from Daisy Cakes, after-hours access to Union Coffee bar for coffee and tea purchases, classic backyard games and live community entertainment. This is an alcohol-free event. General admission tickets are $50, available online at DallasHopeCharities.betterworld.org.
Aug. 15: TAG+ Learns: Financial Wisdom
Tyler Area Gays host a free educational seminar on various topics such as financial planning, LGBTQ+ history, allyship and more from 1-2 p.m. in the Genecov Room at the Chamber of Commerce offices, 315 N. Broadway Ave. in Tyler. Visit TylerAreaGays.com for more information.
Aug 15: Roasting Donna Dumae
The community is invited to join The Roast (with carrots and potatoes?!) on Donna Dumae at 7 p.m. at The Hidden Door, 5025 Bowser Ave., produced by DGRY in collaboration with The United Court of the Lone Star Empire, Firedancers, DFW Sister of Perpetual Indulgence, Dallas Bears, Onyx Lonestar, TGRA and NLA-Dallas, with Euphonious Onyx as emcee. Proceeds benefit ASD — A Home for Life.
Aug. 16: DHHRM Permanent Exhibition Tour
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, 300 N. Houston St., offers a special themed tour of the museum’s permanent exhibition, led by a docent educator. The tour starts at 1:30 p.m., and tickets range from $12-$19. Register at DHHRM.org.
Aug. 18: LGBTQIA+ Caregiver Support Group
Up & Out hosts a support group for LGBTQIA+ individuals currently caring for anyone age 50 or older from 6-7:30 p.m. via Zoom. The group is led by A. Beth Jacksion, MS, LMFT associate, supervised by Nicole Vargas, Pd.D., LMFT-S. Email CSP@TheSeniorSource.org or call 214-823-5700 for more details and to register.
Aug. 18: TAG+ Karaoke with DJ Treasure Troll
Tyler Area Gays host Karaoke with DJ Treasure Troll from 7-10 p.m. at the Sky Bar & Grill, 1721 S. Broadway Ave., Ste. D. Visit TylerAreaGays.com for more information.
Aug. 19: Dallas Frontrunners
Dallas Frontrunners meet for their weekly run/walk at 7 p.m. at Turtle Creek Park.
All runners and walkers welcome.
Aug. 20: QUEERelate
QUEERthrive presents QUEERelate: Authentic Relating from 7-8:30 p.m. at Oak Lawn United Methodist Church, 3014 Oak Lawn Ave., using tools via Authentic Relating International. Visit QUEERthrive.org.QUEERelate for more information.
Aug. 20: TAG+Trivia Night
Tyler Area Gays+ host Trivia Night from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Rose City Draft House and Bar, 5393 S. Broadway Ave. in Tyler. Visit TylerAreaGays.com for information.
Aug. 22: Clover Classic
Cedar Springs Merchants Association 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 $120.
Aug. 24: TAG+ Community Outreach
Tyler Area Gays+ meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Glass House Resource Center, 5604 Old Bullard Road in Tyler, to plan community outreach events. Visit TylerAreaGays.com for information.
Aug. 26: TAG+ Women’s+ Dinner
Tyler Area Gays+ host their monthly Women’s Dinner from 6:30-8:30. All are welcome. Location varies. Visit TylerAreaGays.com for information.
Aug. 26: TAG+ HIV/AIDS Peer Support Group
Tyler Area Gays+ hold their HIV/AIDS Peer Support Group from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at The Glass House Resource Center, 5604 Old Bullard Road in Tyler.
Aug. 26: Discussion on new book ‘Scapegoat: Why America Made Trans People the Villain’
Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library and Transinclusive host a discussion at 5 p.m. with author S. Elias W. Sharp on his new book Scapegoat: Why America Made Trans People the Villain in person at the museum, 1300 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, and via Zoom. The book officially releases in September. For information and to pre-register visit Stonewall-Museum.org.
Aug. 26: Dallas Frontrunners
Dallas Frontrunners meet for their weekly run/walk at 7 p.m. at Turtle Creek Park.
All runners and walkers welcome.
Aug. 29: Pretty In Pink Pool Party
DFW Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence host the Pretty In Pink Pool Party from 1-6 p.m. at 4123 Cedar Springs Road, emceed by Kylee O’Hara. There is a suggested donation of $20, with proceeds benefitting Pride in Dallas.
Aug. 29: 2nd Annual ‘Youth First’ Gala
After8toEducate, a collaborative program serving unhoused youth in the community, hosts its second annual “Youth First” Gala, starting at 6 p.m. at The Room on Main, 2030 Main St. on the sixth floor. This is a casual and western-themed event that will include a silent auction. Visit After8toEducate.com.
September
Sept. 3: Queer Factor! Comedy Show
Dallas Comedy Club, 3036 Elm St., presents Queer Factor! comedy variety show, hosted by Stefan G. Doors open at 8:15 p.m.; show starts at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets are $14.99, available at PreKindle.com.
Sept. 6: Brunch Royale
Asia O’Hara presents Brunch Royale, hosted by Layla Larue from noon-2 p.m. in The Rose Room inside S4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road. Tickets available now at OctoEntertainment.com.
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