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Plan Your Week
The Gay Agenda is now color-coded: Red for community events; blue for arts and entertainment; purple for sports; green for nightlife and orange for civic events and holidays.
• Biweekly: Hope Cottage Foster Parent Information Meeting
Hope Cottage holds information meetings for those interested in becoming foster parents. The meetings are held alternately on Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 6 p.m. For information email Clyde Hemminger at chemminger@hopecottage.org.
• 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 support group and how to join, please send an email to THRIVE@myresourcecenter.org.
• Weekly: Frontrunners
Running club for the LGBTQ community and allies of DFW. Meet at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesdays and 8:30 a.m. on Saturdays at the corner of Hall Street and Turtle Creek Boulevard in Turtle Creek Park for a one-hour walk/run on the Katy Trail.
APRIL
• Through April 30: National Black Trans Advocacy Conference
Tenth anniversary of the Black Trans Advocacy Conference at the Doubletree Dallas Galleria, 4099 Valley View Lane. Info at BTAC.org.
• April 28: The Boulet Brothers’ ‘Dragula: Titans’
Join the Boulet Brothers and the cast of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Titans live on stage for their very specific and spooky fabulous drag. 7 p.m. at House of Blues. DragulaLive.com.
• April 28-30: Pink Martini
Gay bandleader Thomas Lauderdale helms his jazzy collective in a performance with Music Director Laureate Miguel Harth-Bedoya that closes out the season at Bass Hall.
FWSymphony.org.
• April 29: Scholars’ Gala
The LGBT Chamber of Commerce awards scholarships to LGBT and ally students at 7:30 p.m. at Crozier Hall, 2218 Bryan St. LGBTChamber.com.
• April 29: 13th Anniversary Performance and Gala
Bruce Wood Dance present celebrates its 13th anniversary with a performance and gala at 7 p.m. at Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St. Tickets at TicketDFW.com. Info at BruceWoodDance.org.
• Through April 30: ‘The Butterfly’s Evil Spell’
Gay poet Federico Garcia Lorca’s story about unrequited love plays out in a whimsical setting of insects at Theatre Three. Theatre3Dallas.com.
• April 30: Miss Gay Dallas State and State at Large
Official prelim to the Miss Gay Texas and State at Large Pageant 2023, Miss Gay Dallas State and State at Large pageant with a theme of pastels for spring…groundbreaking. Doors at 5 p.m. Show at 6 p.m. at The Rose Room. $5 cover.
• Through April 30: ‘Into the Woods’
Community fave Joel Ferrell directs this fairy tale mashup musical by Steven Sondheim for the Dallas Theater Center. Performances held at the Wyly Theatre. DallasTheaterCenter.com.
• Through April 30: ‘Tootsie’
Broadway at the Center presents the musical Tootsie. Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. ATTPAC.org.
MAY
• May 2: ‘Rise Up’
In conjunction with Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement, a panel discusses securing trans rights at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, 300 N. Houston St. $19 admission for nonmembers includes the special exhibit. Free. Tickets at https://dhhrm.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S6e00000ddORUEA2.
• May 2: Classic Chassis
Classic Chassis Car Club meets 6-8 p.m. at Ojeda’s, 4617 Maple Ave.
• May 4: Dessert B4 Dinner
Black Tie Dinner’s new premier event to be held in The Rose Room ahead of the annual Oct. 28 dinner. Entertainment by Cassie Nova and Jenna Skyy. Lite bites and desserts. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $50. BlackTie.org.
• May 4: Brewing Up Business
Kick start your morning and your business. Develop new business relationships with the North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce at 8:30 a.m. at Crickles & Co., 4001 Cedar Springs Road, Suite E. Free to members who register a day in advance. $10 at the door. $20 non-members.
• May 4-8: Purple Party
Purple Odyssey runs four days with 11 parties and 20 international DJs. Last year’s event donated $200,000 to Dallas LGBTQ organizations. Saturday’s Main Event takes place at Fair Park Coliseum with Eddie Martinez, Liza Rodriguez and Jamey Boozer. PurpleFoundation.org.
• May 7: Rise
Purple Party presents Rise, the final day of an all-new three-day party series at Dallas Marriott Suites Medical/Market Center, 2493 N. Stemmons Freeway. Reservations at marriott.com/dalmt.
• May 9-14: ‘Tootsie’
Broadway at the Bass presents the musical Tootsie. Bass Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth. BassHall.com.
• May 10: Same-sex spouse grief group
Grief support group for people who have lost a same-sex spouse or partner meets on Zoom on the second Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. For notifications, contact Richard DeKnock at tastefullyrichard@gmail.com.
• May 10: Silver Pride Project
Coffee and conversation 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Grauwyler Park Branch Library, 2146 Gilford St.
• May 11-13: ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Broadway at the Center presents the musical Fiddler on the Roof. Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. ATTPAC.org.
• May 13: House of DIFFA
DIFFA’s large annual House of DIFFA fashion show and luxury silent auction. Hilton Anatole Hotel.
• May 14: Mother’s Day
• May 18: Log Cabin Dallas
Log Cabin Republicans meets with happy hour at 6 p.m and a presentation at 7 p.m. at Mattito’s, 3102 Oak Lawn Ave.
• May 19: May HRC Social & Resource Center Tour
Join HRC-DFW at the Resource Center for the May Social and learn about the programs at 6 p.m. at Resource Center, 5750 Cedar Springs Road. HRCDFW.org.
• May 20: Snatch the Crown Gaybingo
Gaybingo at 6 p.m. Play for a chance to win cash and prizes. Station 4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road. Tickets at myresourcecenter.org/gaybingo.
• May 20: No Tie Dinner
Progressive dinners that end at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave. at Love Field with entertainment, desserts and silent auction. Proceeds benefit AIDS Services Dallas. $100. NoTieDinner.org.
• May 23: Bloomin’ Ball Kick-off Party
AIN presents a Bloomin’ Ball Kickoff party at The Daire Center, 2600 N. Stemmons, Suite 160 from 5:30-7 p.m. Tickets at Eventbrite.com.
• May 23-26: Pilobolus in the Garden
A TITAS-commissioned outdoor site-specific event at the Nasher Sculpture Garden. Tickets at ATTPAC.org/titas.
• May 24: Same-sex spouse grief group
Grief support group for people who have lost a same-sex spouse or partner meets in person on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at a restaurant or coffee shop. For this month’s location, contact Richard DeKnock at tastefullyrichard@gmail.com.
• May 27: Red Dress Party
DFW Sister presents the Red Dress Party benefiting the Greg Dollgener Memorial AIDS Fund from 6-10 p.m. at The Hidden Door, 5025 Bowser.
• May 27-29: Deep Ellum Community Arts Fair
• May 28: Rainbows Over Frisco
Bring your rainbow kites to fly and enjoy a family picnic from 1-5 p.m. at Frisco Commons Park, 8000 McKinney Road, Frisco. Registration required at Eventbrite.com.
• May 29: Memorial Day
• Through May 29: Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Open Saturdays and Sundays and Memorial Day Monday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie. SRFestival.com
JUNE
• June 2: MetroBall
MetroBall 16 at 6:30 p.m. at S4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road.
• June 3: Dallas Pride Festival
Pride Festival in Fair Park in the Centennial and Automobile buildings begins at noon.
• June 3: Carrollton Pride
Carrollton Pride-HumanTexas takes place from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church,1641 W. Hebron Parkway, Carrollton.
• June 3: FC Dallas Pride Night
Pride Frisco will receive a percentage of game ticket sales. Toyota Stadium, 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco.
• June 4: Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade
The Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade that circles the Cotton Bowl steps off at 2 p.m.
• June 6: Classic Chassis
Classic Chassis Car Club meets 6-8 p.m. at Ojeda’s, 4617 Maple Ave.
• June 7: ‘Rise Up’
In conjunction with Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement, a panel discusses the advancement of LGBTQ rights in Dallas at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, 300 N. Houston St. $19 admission for nonmembers includes the special exhibit. Free for members. Tickets at DHHRM.org.
• June 9: Dallas Wings Pride Night
College Park Center, 600 S. Center St., Arlington. UTATickets.com.
• June 10-11: Pride in Bloom
Pride in Bloom returns for a second time with a full weekend of LGBTQ+ artisans, entertainers, chefs and small businesses. Pretty gutsy for an organization that has at least three discrimination lawsuits pending against it. Dallas Aboretum, 8525 Garland Road. Tickets $12-20 at DallasAboretum.org. Parking is $11 in advance or $15 at the gate.
• June 10-11: ‘Grace’
Bruce Wood Dance present Grace at 8 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St. Tickets at TicketDFW.com. Info at BruceWoodDance.org.
• June 10: San Antonio Pride
Celebration and stage from noon-5 p.m. River parade 4-5 p.m. along the Downtown Reach of the Riverwalk and 7-8 p.m. along the Museum Reach with 17 colorful river barges.
• June 14: Same-sex spouse grief group
Grief support group for people who have lost a same-sex spouse or partner meets on Zoom on the second Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. For notifications, contact Richard DeKnock at tastefullyrichard@gmail.com.
• June 15: Log Cabin Dallas
Log Cabin Republicans meets with happy hour at 6 p.m and a presentation at 7 p.m. at Mattito’s, 3102 Oak Lawn Ave.
• June 16: Pride Block Party
Dallas Museum of Art, The Nasher, the Crowe and the Dallas Arts District throw a Pride Month block party from 6 p.m.-midnight.
• June 16: HRC Social & Stonewall Exhibit
Join HRC-DFW at the Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum for the June social and experience their groundbreaking exhibit Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement. Last chance to experience the exhibit. 6 p.m. at Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum, 300 N. Houston St. HRCDFW.org
• June 17: Gaybingo Ball — Category is PRIDE
Gaybingo at 6 p.m. Play for a chance to win cash and prizes. Station 4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road. Tickets at myresourcecenter.org/gaybingo.
• June 18: Mother’s Day
• June 18: 24 Karat Platinum Edition Ball
Jrock and his TenOrChops Entertainment celebrate the Juneteenth holiday.
• Through June 18: ‘Rise Up’
Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement tells more than 50 years of history of the LGBTQ rights movement with a focus on the Stonewall Rebellion at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, 300 N. Houston St. $19 admission for nonmembers incudes the special exhibit. Free for members. Tickets at DHHRM.org.
• June 24: Resource Center Pride
Celebrate Pride with Resource Center’s second community block party. Interactive exhibits for the whole family to enjoy, games, food trucks, live performances and more. On this day, we honor our history and celebrate our beautiful rainbow LGBTQIA+ community, including the trailblazing work of Resource Center. From 5-8 p.m. at the Community Center, 5750 Cedar Spring Road.
• June 24: Houston Pride
• June 24: Princeton Pride
Third annual Princeton Pride from noon-4 p.m. at Princeton High School, 1000 E.Princeton Drive, Princeton.
• June 24: Shreveport Q-Prom
Shrevepride’s flagship event and preeminent Pride month party.
• June 27-July 2: ‘Hadestown’
Broadway at the Bass presents the Tony-winning best musical Hadestown. Bass Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth. BassHall.com.
• June 28: Eid
Eid al Adha begins at sundown
• June 28: Same-sex spouse grief group
Grief support group for people who have lost a same-sex spouse or partner meets in person on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at a restaurant or coffee shop. For this month’s location, contact Richard DeKnock at tastefullyrichard@gmail.com.
• June 29-30: What Happens in Vegas
Turtle Creek Chorale concert. From Sinatra to Celine. From Britney to boy bands. From Elton to Elvis. Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St. Tickets at TurtleCreekChorale.com.
JULY
• July 4: Independence Day
• July 4: Classic Chassis
Classic Chassis Car Club meets 6-8 p.m. at Ojeda’s, 4617 Maple Ave.
• July 7: RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World Tour
RuPaul’s Werq the World 2023 World Tour comes to Grand Prairie with Asia O’Hara and select finalists from Season 15 at the Texas Trust CU Theatre, 1001 Texas Trust Way, Grand Prairie.
• July 15: Plastic Fantastic: Calling all the Dolls Gaybingo
Gaybingo at 6 p.m. Play for a chance to win cash and prizes. Station 4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road. Tickets at myresourcecenter.org/gaybingo.
• July 19: Juneteenth
• July 20: Log Cabin Dallas
Log Cabin Republicans meets with happy hour at 6 p.m and a presentation at 7 p.m. at Mattito’s, 3102 Oak Lawn Ave.
• July 23: Erykah Badu
Dallas favorite Erykah Badu with Yasiin Bey brings her Unfollow Me Tour home to the American Airlines Center. UnfollowMeTour.com.
AUGUST
• Aug. 1: Classic Chassis
Classic Chassis Car Club meets 6-8 p.m. at Ojeda’s, 4617 Maple Ave.
• Aug. 12: Landmark Dinner
Celebrate 50 years of Lambda Legal. LambdaLegal.org.
• Aug. 17: Log Cabin Dallas
Log Cabin Republicans meets with happy hour at 6 p.m and a presentation at 7 p.m. at Mattito’s, 3102 Oak Lawn Ave.
• Aug. 19: Under the Sea Gaybingo
Gaybingo at 6 p.m. Play for a chance to win cash and prizes. Station 4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road. Tickets at myresourcecenter.org/gaybingo.
• Aug. 27-Jan. 7: ‘The World Outside: Louise Nevelson at Midcentury
The World Outside: Louise Nevelson at Midcentury is one of the first exhibitions examining Louise Nevelson’s midcentury sculptures and works on paper through the lens of the artistic and cultural landscape that shaped her vision. The exhibition, through more than 50 key artworks, offers an in-depth study of the artistic, economic, and political forces behind Nevelson’s multifaceted innovations at midcentury. Working against repressive gender norms and a culture of mass consumption, Nevelson subverted the era’s obsession with domesticity and industrial production by championing hands-on techniques and repurposed materials at the Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth.
SEPTEMBER
• Sept. 2: Positivitea Reimagined
Benefits Legacy Cares.
• Sept. 4: Labor Day
• Sept. 5: Classic Chassis
Classic Chassis Car Club meets 6-8 p.m. at Ojeda’s, 4617 Maple Ave.
• Sept. 13: Carrollton Pride Meetup
Meetup from 7-8 p.m. at Nico’s Cocina, 3065 N. Josie Lane, Carrollton.
• Sept. 15: Rosh Hashanah
• Sept. 16: 90s Jams Gaybingo
Gaybingo at 6 p.m. Play for a chance to win cash and prizes. Station 4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road. Tickets at myresourcecenter.org/gaybingo.
• Sept. 18: Madonna
Madonna brings The Celebration Tour to Dallas American Airlines Center. Tickets on Ticketmaster.com.
• Sept. 21: Log Cabin Dallas
Log Cabin Republicans meets with happy hour at 6 p.m and a presentation at 7 p.m. at Mattito’s, 3102 Oak Lawn Ave.
• Sept. 22: Chamber Business and Community Excellence Awards
The North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce celebrates businesses, organizations and individuals who make North texas the best place to live, work and play. From 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Sept. 22-24: Unleashed
LGBTQ expo with keynotes, panels and performances. UnleashedLGBTQ.com.
• Sept. 23: Bloomin’ Ball
AIN’s biggest event of the year, Bloomin’ Ball, is back at the Renaissance Hotel.
• Sept. 24: Yom Kippur
• Sept. 30: North Texas Pride
ArtCentre of Plano, 902 16th St., Plano from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
OCTOBER
• Oct. 3: Classic Chassis
Classic Chassis Car Club meets 6-8 p.m. at Ojeda’s, 4617 Maple Ave.
• Oct. 9: Indigenous People’s Day
• Oct. 19: Log Cabin Dallas
Log Cabin Republicans meets with happy hour at 6 p.m and a presentation at 7 p.m. at Mattito’s, 3102 Oak Lawn Ave.
• Oct. 21: Monster Mash Gaybingo
Gaybingo at 6 p.m. Play for a chance to win cash and prizes. Station 4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road. Tickets at myresourcecenter.org/gaybingo.
• Oct. 28: Black Tie Dinner
The largest LGBTQ fundraiser takes place at 6 p.m. at Sheraton Dallas, 400 Olive St.
• Oct. 31: Halloween
NOVEMBER
• Nov 3-11: Gay Games 11
Gay Games take place in Hong Kong and Guadalajara. GGHK2023.com.
• Nov. 7: Election Day
• Nov. 7: Classic Chassis
Classic Chassis Car Club meets 6-8 p.m. at Ojeda’s, 4617 Maple Ave.
• Nov. 11: Veteran’s Day
• Nov. 16: Log Cabin Dallas
Log Cabin Republicans meets with happy hour at 6 p.m and a presentation at 7 p.m. at Mattito’s, 3102 Oak Lawn Ave.
• Nov. 18: Naughty or Nice Gaybingo
Gaybingo at 6 p.m. Play for a chance to win cash and prizes. Station 4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road. Tickets at myresourcecenter.org/gaybingo.
• Nov. 23: Thanksgiving
DECEMBER
• Dec. 5: Classic Chassis
Classic Chassis Car Club meets 6-8 p.m. at Ojeda’s, 4617 Maple Ave.
• Dec. 7: First night of Hanukah
• Dec. 21: Log Cabin Dallas
Log Cabin Republicans meets with happy hour at 6 p.m and a presentation at 7 p.m. at Mattito’s, 3102 Oak Lawn Ave.
• Dec. 25: Christmas
• Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve
