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Plan Your Week
- 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.
- Every Saturday through November: FIITT Camp
WiL Turner hosts FIITT Camp, a health and wellness group fitness workshop, every Saturday from Aug. 5 through November from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in Reverchon Park, 3505 Maple Ave. Register at LivingWellWithWil.com.
AUGUST
- Aug. 25: BRUT Party–Dallas Renegades
Rev your engines because the BRÜT Renegades are coming to town. Brace yourself for a night of unparalleled fun and excitement, where we celebrate the true spirit of freedom and the fearless sprit of BRÜT. DJ’s DAN DARLINGTON and DEANNE are ready to pull the throttle with a full tank of TECH HOUSE mayhem from 10 p.m.-4 a.m. at S4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road.
- Aug. 26: Fashion Cited
Legal Hospice of Texas hosts its annual fundraiser, Fashion Cited, a fashion show featuring up-and-coming local clothiers and designers from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at The Empire Room, 1225 N. Riverfront Blvd. Tickets at LegalHospice.org.
- Aug. 26: The Legacy’s Angels Variety Show
Cassie Nova hosts a celebrity cast in The Rose Room, 3911 Cedar Springs Road from 7-9 p.m. $25 early bird, $30 in advance, $40 at the door. LegacysVarietyShow.Eventbrite.com.
- Aug. 26: Cycling Group
TAG goes cycling at 10 a.m. at Bergfeld Park, 1510 S. College Ave., Tyler.
- Aug. 26: Game Night
TAG presents game night at 6 p.m. at Tyler Chamber, 315 N. Broadway Ave., Tyler.
- Through Aug. 26: ‘Tigers Be Still’
MainStage Irving/Las Colinas’ offshoot presents this play about Sherry who retreats to her childhood rather than dealing with her unemployment. So basically all of us at some point. Directed by Bruce R. Coleman, the show plays at MaiStage 222 in Downtown Irving. MainStageIrving.com.
- Aug. 27: The Queer Club
Fern Connections presents a book club at 2 p.m. the last Sunday of every month. Register at FernConnections.com/events.
- Aug. 27: Fresh
TAG transgender group Fresh meets at 6 p.m. at Broookshire’s, 6991 Old Jacksonville, Tyler.
- Through Aug. 27: Arthur Dove: Miniature Laboratories
Drawn primarily from the Carter’s collection, Arthur Dove: Miniature Laboratories examines a selection of work from the last years of Dove’s life (1940–46). These small works were created when Dove was confined in his home and the surrounding area in Long Island, NY, due to health issues. During this time, he created hundreds of works on paper, most measuring 3-by-4-inches, experimenting with various mediums and techniques. An in-depth examination and analysis of these works by the Carter’s conservation team reveals new insight into Dove’s creative process. Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth.
- 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.
- Aug. 30: Pride Happy Hour
LGBT Chamber presents an evening of networking at Pride Happy Hour. Finalists for the 2023 Business and Community Excellence Awards will be announced from 5:30-7 p.m. at Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown, 1015 Elm St. LGBTChamber.com. Parking $20 will be validated.
- Through Aug. 31: Reimagining the Dallas Museum of Art
The Dallas Museum of Art invites you for an up-close look at finalists’ concept designs devised by renowned U.S. and international architect teams in the competition to reimagine the DMA. The concepts will be on view in the Museum’s Level M2 space. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood Ave.
SEPTEMBER
- Sept. 2: Positivitea Reimagined
Benefits Legacy Cares.
- Sept. 2: Met GAYla
Fashion, music and art show and auction at S4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road. Benefits Pride in Dallas Parade.
- Through Sept. 2: ‘Spring Awakening’
Duncan Sheik wrote the music for this modern musical about 19th century German teens figuring out sex and sexuality. Language, nudity and adult topics are in abundance and in the burbs no less. Performances at Lakeside Community Theater in The Colony. LCTTheColony.com.
- Sept. 4: Labor Day
- Sept. 5: Classic Chassis
Classic Chassis Car Club meets 6-8 p.m. at Ojeda’s, 4617 Maple Ave.
- Sept. 8: EarthX screens A Party for the Planet
Fort Worth musician Abraham Alexander will open and close the event that features three short films followed by intersectional environmentalism discussions to spark creativity and inspire change. 7 p.m. at Downtown Cowtown at the Isis Theater. EarthXFilmFestival.org.
- Sept. 11: Yellow Rose Comedy Queen
The Miss Yellow Rose Comedy Queen pageant celebrates the art of comedy with LGBTQ entertainers who will showcase their comedic prowess, wit and stage presence hosted by April Fresh. $1,900 in cash and prizes for the winner. $1,200 for the alternate at 7 p.m. in the Rose Room, 3911 Cedar Springs Road. YellowRoseComedyQueen.com. Entry fee $75 in advance. $100 after Aug. 25.
- Sept. 12: Outrageous Oral, Volume 30
The Dallas Way presents From Oak Lawn to Oak Cliff, The LGBTQ Experience at 6 p.m. at Turner House, 401 Rosemont 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. 15: Til midnight at the Nasher
The Nasher celebrates 20 years with free music, movies and moonlight at the Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St. from 6 p.m.-midnight. Free.
- 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. 16: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
LGBT Chamber and HRC annual fundraiser. Go to a secret host location, meet new people during a social hour and dinner, then everyone converges together at a private location for desert, drinks and a silent auction. 5:30-11 p.m. at a venue to be announced. Tickets on Eventbrite.com.
- Sept. 16: Texas Latino Pride
Texas Latino Pride takes place in Reverchon Park.
- Sept. 17: Pride in Dallas
Cedar Springs Pride Parade at 2 p.m. PrideInDallas.org.
- Sept. 17: Love Loud
BearDance and Purple Foundation present a Texas-sized tea dance with DJ Kitty Glitter from 4-10 p.m. at S4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road. Tickets at Eventbrite.com.
- Sept. 17: The Stoned Ape Show
Comedian Stuart Preston helps you see drugs as medicine as he shares his story of grief, depression and transformation presented by PsyTexas at 6:30 p.m. at Art Center Theater, 1400 Summit Ave., Plano. Early bird tickets $25.
- Sept. 18: Madonna
Madonna brings The Celebration Tour to Dallas American Airlines Center. Tickets on Ticketmaster.com.
- Sept. 19: ‘Singing For Our Lives’
The Turtle Creek Chorale joins forces with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra with Singing For Our Lives at 7:30 p.m. at the Meyerson Symphony Center, 22301 Flora St. Tickets at DallasSymphony.org.
- Sept. 19: Stonewall Democrats of Dallas
In person and hybrid meeting at 6:30 p.m. at The View, 525 S. Riverfront Ave.
- Sept. 19: Classic Chassis Car Club
Classic Chassis meets for happy hour the third Tuesday of the month at The View, 525 S. Riverfront Blvd. at 6 p.m.
- 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. 22: Drag: The Show
McKinney Pride presents an evening of drag hosted by Bleach at 9:30 p.m. at The Comedy Arena, 305 E. Virginia St. #104, McKinney. Tickets at tickets.TheComedyArena.com.
- Sept. 23: Bloomin’ Ball
AIN’s biggest event of the year, Bloomin’ Ball, is back at the Renaissance Hotel from 6:30 p.m.-midnight. AINDallas.org.
- Sept. 24: Yom Kippur
- Sept. 24: The Queer Club
Fern Connections presents a book club at 2 p.m. the last Sunday of every month. Register at FernConnections.com/events.
- Sept. 24: Mixology Class and Mixer
Whether you’re a seasoned cocktail connoisseur or a complete newbie, this event is perfect for everyone interested in learning more about how to craft the perfect cocktail presented by Fern Connections at 1 p.m. at People’s Last Stand in Mockingbird Station, 5319 E. Mockingbird Lane Suite 210. $60. $110 for two. Tickets at Eventbrite.com.
- Sept. 24: Calcutta, Caddy and Team Auction
Fairway to Equality holds its calcutta, caddy and team auction at 1 p.m. at Sue Ellen’s, 3014 Throckmorton St. HRC.org.
- Sept. 30: Fairway to Equality
Golf tournament benefits Human Rights Campaign at 11 a.m. at Indian Creek Golf Club, 1650 W. Frankford Road, Carrollton. HRC.org.
- Sept. 30: North Texas Pride Festival
ArtCentre of Plano, 902 16th St., Plano from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Sept. 30-Oct. 1: Lifewalk Weekend
LifeWalk Weekend will include the LifeWalk Clover Open complete with a putt-putt course crawl along the Cedar Springs Strip with putt-putt holes at many neighborhood bars and restaurants on Saturday. The 18th annual Miss LifeWalk will be crowned on Sunday at The Rose Room.
OCTOBER
- Oct. 3: Classic Chassis
Classic Chassis Car Club meets 6-8 p.m. at Ojeda’s, 4617 Maple Ave.
- Oct. 6: Spin
Purple Foundation presents DJ Marti Frieson and DJ Tyler Moore from 9 p.m.-4 a.m. at S4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road.
- Oct. 9: Indigenous People’s Day
- Oct. 14: HRC National Dinner
Human Rights Campaign’s national dinner at 5 p.m. at Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Pl NW, Washington, D.C. HRC.im/attend.
- Oct. 17: Stonewall Democrats of Dallas
In person and hybrid meeting at 6:30 p.m. at The View, 525 S. Riverfront Ave.
- Oct. 17: Classic Chassis Car Club
Classic Chassis meets for happy hour the third Tuesday of the month at The View, 525 S. Riverfront Blvd. at 6 p.m.
- 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. 20: Til midnight at the Nasher
The Nasher celebrates 20 years with free music, movies and moonlight at the Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St. from 6 p.m.-midnight. Free.
- 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. 28: Block party
Halloween block party on Cedar Springs Road.
- 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. 9-12: Beyond Vanilla
National Leather Association–Dallas presents a conference geared toward educating those interested in exploring the leather/BDSM/fetish lifestyles.
- Nov. 11: Veteran’s Day
- Nov. 11: Equality Texas Gala
Largest fundraiser for Equality Texas takes place at the Hilton Austin, Governor’s Ballroom, 500 E. 4th St., Austin from 6-9 p.m. EqualityTexas.org.
- Nov. 11: Cancer Support Community North Texas
A 1920s themed red-carpet experience with live music, entertainment, tapas, open bar, silent and live auctions in the grand ballroom of the Warwick Melrose Hotel, 2015 Oak Lawn Ave. at 7 p.m. $225 single/$400 couples.
- 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. 18: Wreath Auction
The SSC Fund presents the 2023 annual Wreath Auction featuring wreaths, entertainment, auction and more from 6:30-9 p.m. at Cathedral of Hope, 5910 Cedar Springs Road.
- Nov. 21: Stonewall Democrats of Dallas
In person and hybrid meeting at 6:30 p.m. at The View, 525 S. Riverfront Ave.
- Nov. 21: Classic Chassis Car Club
Classic Chassis meets for happy hour the third Tuesday of the month at The View, 525 S. Riverfront Blvd. at 6 p.m.
- 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. 19: Stonewall Democrats of Dallas
In person and hybrid meeting at 6:30 p.m. at The View, 525 S. Riverfront Ave.
- Dec. 19: Classic Chassis Car Club
Classic Chassis meets for happy hour the third Tuesday of the month at The View, 525 S. Riverfront Blvd. at 6 p.m.
- 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
2024
JANUARY
- Jan. 23: Stonewall Democrats of Dallas
In person and hybrid meeting at 6:30 p.m. at The View, 525 S. Riverfront Ave.
- Jan. 23: Classic Chassis Car Club
Classic Chassis meets for happy hour the third Tuesday of the month at The View, 525 S. Riverfront Blvd. at 6 p.m.
FEBRUARY
- Feb. 17: Red Tie Gala
Fundraising dinner for Celebration on the Lake UCC on Cedar Creek Lake.
MARCH
APRIL
- April 6: Toast to Life
Toast to Life returns to The Empire Room. MyResourceCenter.org
- April 27: 2024 Scholar’s Gala
LGBT Chamber’s annual scholarship awards dinner. Crozier Hall. LGBTChamber.com.
MAY
- May 2-6: Purple Party