The Dallas Way presents Raise a Glass: Stories from Dallas’ Lesbian Bars at 6:30 p.m. at Sue Ellen’s on Thursday, Oct. 22. See listings for details
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October
Oct. 16: ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’
The Statler, 1914 Commerce St., hosts a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Bar opens at 8 p.m.; show at the 9 p.m. VIP seating for two on lounge seating is $35 at the door.
Oct. 16-18: DIFF Shorts Film Festival
The third edition of the DIFF Shorts Film Festival takes place at the Angelika Film Center, 5321 E. Mockingbird, featuring 16 themed film blocks with more than 100 films, Q&As, industry panels, daily red carpets and receptions for filmmakers and sponsors at host hotel The Highland Dallas. Festival passes are $75, $50 for seniors and students; Tickets for each short block are $20. Tickets are available at DIFFShorts2026.eventive.org.
Oct. 17: North Texas QueerQuest’s Barovian Ball
QueerQuest, a non-profit tabletop role-playing game club based in Fort Worth, hosts its inaugural Barovian Ball, a gothic fantasy fundraising gala inspired by Dungeons & Dragons lore, specifically the gothic horror setting of Ravenloft and its dark lord, Strahd von Zarovich, from 8 p.m. (VIP entry starts at 7 p.m.) to midnight at Red’s Roadhouse, 1170 Kennedale Parkway in Kennedale. The event features live music by cabaret band The Marquis of Vadeville, drag and burlesque performances and tarot readers as well as live, interactive quests. There will also be an AI-free vendor market. General admission tickets are $65,
and VIP tickets are $80, available at TicketTailor.com.
Oct. 17: Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Colleen Rothschild Beauty and Dallas Girl Gang host a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk benefitting Bridge Breast Network, with Colleen Rothschild, the brand’s founder who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021, attending the event. The event starts at 9 a.m. at Terminal Market on the Katy Trail, with the actual walk starting at 10 a.m. Visit Community.DallasGirlGang.com to register.
Oct. 18: Barbie’s Buddies Reunion
Sue Ellen’s, 3014 Throckmorton St., hosts “Barbie’s Buddies Reunion,” from 4-7 p.m., featuring live music by The Bad Habits. The event benefits Marybeth “Barbie” Ingram, who has invited all her friends from “the old days” to stop be and relive memories.
Oct. 19: Early voting begins
In-person early voting in Texas for the 2026 midterm election runs Oct. 19-30. Visit VoteTexas.gov for more information.
Oct.19-24: Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity community initiative
Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity celebrates its 40th anniversary with a week-long community initiative in the historic Joppa neighborhood, working with residents and volunteers to complete about 40 projects throughout the community, with opportunities including exterior pating, landscaping, neighborhood cleanuops and beautification, siding and minor exterior repairs as well as support roles including volunteer check-in, hospitality and lunch support, runners and more. To volunteer email Volunteering@Dallas-Habitat.org.
Oct. 22: ‘Raise a Glass: Stories from Dallas’ Lesbian Bars’
The Dallas Way presents Raise a Glass: Stories from Dallas’ Lesbian Bars at 6:30 p.m. at Sue Ellen’s, 3014 Throckmorton St. The event will be an evening of firsthand stories and memories from women who helped create, manage and shape some of Dallas’ most inconic lesbian gathering places. Panelists include Kathy Jack, Barbara O’Brien and Harriet Shaw sharing experiences connected to Sue Ellen’s, Desert Moon, Rumors and Moon Dreams, with Kristin Holman, owner of the former Eden Lounge, moderating. Doors open at 5:30 for photo scanning and attendees are encouraged to bring photographs documenting Dallas’ LGBTQ+ nightlife.
Oct. 24: Halloween Block Party
The annual Halloween Block Party on Cedar Springs, the largest annual street party in Texas, will be held by 7 p.m.-2 a.m. in the 3900 block of Cedar Springs Road, and will include events at TMC, The Rose Room, S4, Sue Ellen’s and JR’s Bar & Grill. and an estimated 10,000-plus attendees. Gates open at 7 p.m., with live music on the Main Stage
at 8 p.m., a Drag Show Spectacular at 9:30 p.m. and the Halloween Costume Runway competition at 11 p.m. Visit DallasHalloweenBlockParty.com
for more information.
Oct. 24: TACA ‘Masquerade’
TACA presents Masquerade, “an evening of secrets, stories and support for the arts, beginning at 7 p.m. at The Statler, 1914 Commerce Street. The event will honor Joanna St. Angelo as a “Distinguised Art Leader,” Amy O’Neil as an “Innovative Arts Leader: and Hamilton A. Sneed as a “Legacy Builder.” Guests are encouraged to complete their semi-formal attore wth a masque. Tickets and sponsorships start at $250, available at
MuradBid.com.
Oct. 28: Resource Center Fall Fest
Resource Center, 2603 Inwood Road, hosts its Fall Fest from 5-7 p.m. There will be an open house with drinks and light bites available. This is a come-and-go event, RSVP at Secure.EveryAction.com.
Oct. 28: Dallas Frontrunners
Dallas Frontrunners meet for their weekly run/walk at 7 p.m. at Turtle Creek Park. All runners
and walkers welcome.
Oct. 31: ‘Rocky Horror Halloween’
Champions Social Club, in partnership with Los Bastardos, hosts an exclusive live shadowcast production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 8:30 p.m. in the upstairs Dolly Lounge & Bar, 17776 Dallas Parkway. Guests are encouraged to dress in costume, and the show is open to guests 18 and over. Admission is $50 per person; VIP tables for two are $125 and include two drink tickes for each person. For tickets and information visit ChampionsDallas.com.
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