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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 Monday: THRIVE
Resource Center’s THRIVE Monday Support Group for LGBTQ adults 50 and older meets virtually and it 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.
JANUARY
• Jan. 14-16, Jan. 21-23: No Second Chances
New play about a Bright-eyed, energetic news anchor Ruthie who can’t help feeling like there is something missing. The enigmatic cynic Tristine is that something, and she’s desperate to prove it. Upstairs at Sue Ellen’s, 3014 Throckmorton St. Tickets at Eventbrite.
• Jan. 14: Twelfth Night
Shakespeare Dallas presents the bards play about mistaken identity and unrequited love at Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St. $33-38. TicketDFW.com.
• Jan. 15, 16: Stonewall Democrats endorsements
Stonewall Democrats of Dallas will screen candidates over five days. Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. Jan. 16 at noon. Screenings will be virtual.
• Jan. 15: Gaybingo
Come play for a chance to win $2,500 in cash and prizes. Doors open at 5 p.m at S4,3911 Cedar Springs Road. Tickets at MyResourceCenter.org.
• Jan. 15: Mavericks Pride Night
Join the Dallas Mavericks for Pride Night. By purchasing through this special offer, you will get a Mavs Pride Shirt included with your ticket. The pregame party starts at 6:30 in the Michelob Ultra Club. Tip-off at 8:30. American Airlines Center. Tickets at https://offer.fevo.com/dallas-vs-orlando-ivz1ssk-1105ab0?fbclid=IwAR1kJomYkGusPrgXdV5suq1RxbE92H9kQAcUMXgyZc39_U4namWx54LHR5Q&fevoUri=dallas-vs-orlando-ivz1ssk-1105ab0%2F
• Jan. 15: Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live is back with the Time Bubble Tour at 7:30 p.m. at Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. Tickets at ATTPAC.org.
• Jan. 16: Neil Degrasse Tyson
Neil Degrasse Tyson explores the perennial mismatch between collective expectations of where we should be in space by now and the geopolitical, cultural, and economic realities that limit it. Winspear Opera House 2403 Flora St. at 7:30 p.m. $49-125. Tickets.ATTPAC.org.
• Through Jan. 16: Prime Time for Murder
Pegasus Theatre presents the World Premiere of the 21st Harry Hunsacker adventure that takes place in a television studio where the program “Mystery Theater” is broadcast live.The show is presented in the company’s signature Living Black and White an directed by Michael Serrecchia. Opens Dec. 29 at the Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson. PegasusTheatre.com.
• Jan. 18-30: Hadestown
Dallas Summer Musicals presents the musical Hadestown at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. DallasSummerMusicals.org.
• Jan. 21: Ty Herndon
Downtown Cowtown presents Ty Herndon at 7:30 p.m. at the Isis Theatre, 2401 N. Main St., Fort Worth. Tickets at OuthouseTickets.com.
• Jan. 25-26: Elton John
Elton John brings his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour to Dallas. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. at 8 p.m. TicketNetwork.com.
• Jan. 27: THRIVE social event
Details to be announced by social committee.
• Jan. 27-Feb. 20: Our Town
Thornton wilder’s classic play staged by Dallas Theater Center. Kalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd. Tickets at DallasTheaterCenter.org.
• Jan. 28: An Evening with Dog the Bounty Hunter
Against all odds, Duane “Dog” Chapman has turned his life around, going from ex-con to American icon. Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St. ATTPAC.org.
• Jan. 29: The Life and Music of George Michael
A new immersive concert-style show that chronicles the journey George Michael had with music and his fans. The show captures the performance and sound with concert-style staging and lighting while telling his story through early music hits from Wham! and his illustrious solo career. Majestic Theater, 1925 Elm St. at 8 p.m. TicketNetwork.com.
• Jan. 30: Herb Alpert and Lani Hall
Herb Alpert and Lani Hall perform at the Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St. at 7:30 p.m. ATTPAC.org.
FEBRUARY
• Feb. 4-13: Matilda the Musical
Presented at Casa Manana, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth. TicketMaster.com
• Feb. 5: Disney Princess–The Concert
Disney Princess — The Concert is an 80+ city U.S. tour bringing together Broadway’s Disney princesses to perform beloved Disney classics. The cast will perform more than 30 favorite Disney Princess and Frozen songs, including classics “Let It Go,” “A Whole New World” and “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes.” Fair Park Music Hall. Tickets at Ticketmaster.com.
• Through Feb. 6, 2022: Van Gogh and the Olive Groves
Co-organized by the DMA and the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and making its world premiere at the DMA, Van Gogh and the Olive Groves is the first exhibition dedicated to Vincent van Gogh’s important olive grove series, created between June and December 1889 during his stay at the asylum of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Reunited for the first time, the paintings reveal Van Gogh’s passionate investigation of the expressive powers of color and line, and his choice of the olive groves as an evocative subject. The exhibition highlights exciting new discoveries about the artist’s techniques, materials, and palette that emerged from a collaborative conservation and scientific research project covering all 15 paintings in the series. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St. DMA.org.
• Feb. 6-Jan. 15, 2023: Octavio Medellin: Spirit and Form
Octavio Medellín was an influential Mexican American artist and teacher who helped shape the Texas art scene for six decades. The first-ever museum retrospective for Medellín explores the evolution of his sculptural practice, his public art commissions, and his legacy as a beloved and respected teacher. Dallas Museum of Art.
• Feb. 8: Conversations with Women’s Voices of DFW
WFAA’s Tashara Parker, advocate for the Texas Crown Act, speaks at 7 p.m. at the Isis Theatre, 2401 N. Main St., Fort Worth. Tickets at OuthouseTickets.com.
• Feb. 9: Diana Krall
Diana Krall in concert at Texas Trust CU Theatre, Grand Prairie. Tickets.DianaKrall.com.
• Feb. 11-13: A Tchaikovsky Evening
Texas Ballet Theater presents works by Tchaikovsky and world premieres by Stevenson and O’Keefe. Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St. Tickets at ATTPAC.org.
• Feb. 14: Kacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves performs at 8 p.m. at American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. Ticketmaster.com.
• Feb. 14: Stephanie Mills and The Whispers
Stephanie Mills launched her career in 1975 as Dorothy in The Wiz on Broadway. Mills
and The Whispers come to the Music Hall on Valentine’s Day. Music Hall at Fair Park. Tickets at TicketNetwork.com.
• Feb. 16: Tyler the Creator
Tyler, The Creator brings his new Call Me If You Get Lost tour to Dallas with special guests Kali Uchis and Vince Staples. American Airlines Center. Tickets at TicketNetwork.com.
• Feb. 18-20: Rent
25th anniversary tour of the Pulitzer Prize winning musical. Fair Park Music Hall. Tickets at Ticketmaster.com.
• Feb. 18-20: Queer History South conference
Queer History South conference has been postponed until Sept.30-Oct. 2.
• Feb. 20-June 12: Murillo: Picturing the Prodigal Son
Murillo’s series of six paintings illustrating the parable of the prodigal son travels to the U.S. for the first time. Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd.
• Feb. 26: Dash for the Beads
Co-founded by gay Cliff Dwellers David Sassano and Chad West, the 12th annual event is $25 for the 1-mile fun run, $40 for the 5K distance and $70 for the 10K distance. One-mile and 5K participants will receive a race T-shirt and commemorative medal. 10K runners will receive a high quality race jacket. 10K participants: be sure to register early to ensure your jacket is ready in time for packet pickup. Jackets are only available while supplies last. Race registration ends Feb. 20. Register by Dec. 31 with promo code “luvdfb” for $5 off your 5K or 10K registration. Supports local schools. DashForTheBeads.org/sign-up.
• Feb. 26: Erykah Badu
Dallas’ own Erykah Badu brongs her But You Caint Use My Phone tour to Dallas. The Factory in Deep Ellum, 2713 Canton St. TicketNetwork.com.
MARCH
• March 1-6: The Choir of Man
Presented at Casa Manana, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth. TicketMaster.com
• March 3: Wine Walk
The Cedar Springs Wine Walk is back. Purchase a $10 Cedar Springs Merchants Association wine glass and enjoy free wine all evening from participating merchants. Wine glasses can be purchased at the tent in front of the Round-Up Saloon. Receive a raffle ticket to win a great gift basket filled with goodies from the CSMA. The drawing for the gift basket will be held inside the Round-Up at the end of the event. From 6-9 p.m.
• March 4-6: North Texas Irish Festival
The North Texas Irish Festival features live music, dancing, storytelling, chef demonstrations and more on multiple stages, both indoors and outdoors, throughout Fair Park for its 40th edition. NTIF.org.
• March 5: Rhapsody gala
Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald headlines the Turtle Creek Chorale’s Rhapsody gala at the Morton Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St. Tickets at one.bidpal.net/rhapsody2022/welcome.
• March 10-19: Do No Harm
The Elevator Project presents Do No Harm presented by Soul Rep Theatre Company at the Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St.
• March 13: Dua Lipa
English pop singer Dua Lipabrings her Future Nostalgia Tour to the American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. Ticketmaster.com.
• March 15: Conversations with Women’s Voices of DFW
Former Fort Worth mayor and Tarrant County Judge candidate Betsy Price speaks at 7 p.m. at the Isis Theatre, 2401 N. Main St., Fort Worth. Tickets at OuthouseTickets.com.
• March 22: Legacy Under the Sea
More details to follow. 8-11 p.m. VIP at 7 p.m. at 7 For Parties, 150 Turtle Creek Blvd. #107.
• March 24-27: TBRU
Texas Bear Round Up takes place from noon Thursday through noon Sunday at the Hyatt Regency, 300 Reunion Blvd.
• March 26: The Women’s Chorus of Dallas
Voices of Women 2022 unites TWCD with singers from DISD and Texas Woman’s University. The concert will feature three women conductors and the world premiere of a piece by noted composer and expert in the African American spiritual tradition, Rosephanye Powell, who has set to music words written by TWCD singers on women’s experiences, for a uniquely DFW choral piece. Moody Performance Hall. TWCD.org.
• March 26: Todrick Hall
The Feminine Tour at 8 p.m. at Texas Trust CU Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. ticketsonsale.com.
• March 31-April 9: Rage
The Elevator Project presents Rage presented by Jenelle Gray at the Studio Theatre, 2400 Flora St.
APRIL
• April 2: Toast to Life
• April 12: Conversations with Women’s Voices of DFW
KERA’s Think host Krys Boyd speaks at 7 p.m. at the Isis Theatre, 2401 N. Main St., Fort Worth. Tickets at OuthouseTickets.com.
• April 26: David Sedaris
An evening with David Sedaris presented by the Dallas Museum of Art at 7:30 p.m. at McFarlin Auditorium, 6405 Boaz Lane.
• April 26-May 1: Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
Broadway Series presents Summer: The Donna Summer Musical at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. ATTPAC.org.
MAY
• May. 5-9: Purple Party Weekend
Roar kick-off party on Thursday. Rise pool party, Pump welcome party and Ignite opening party on Friday. Shine poll party and the Purple Party Main Event on Saturday. Revival Tea Dance and Glow closing party on Sunday.
• May 5: Wine Walk
The Cedar Springs Wine Walk is back! Purchase a $10 Cedar Springs Merchants Association wine glass and enjoy free wine all evening from participating merchants. Wine glasses can be purchased at the tent in front of the Round-Up Saloon. Receive a raffle ticket to win a great gift basket filled with goodies from the CSMA. The drawing for the gift basket will be held inside the Round-Up at the end of the event. From 6-9 p.m.
• May 7: House of DIFFA Extravaganza
Omni Hotel Dallas. DIFFADallas.org.
• May 10-15: Waitress
Broadway Series presents Waitress at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. ATTPAC.org.
• May 14-Sept. 18: Cartier and Islamic Art
This major exhibition traces Islamic art’s influence on the objects created by Louis Cartier and the designers of the great French jewelry Maison from the early 20th century to today. Dallas Museum of Art.
• May 31-June 12: Oklahoma
Dallas Summer Musicals presents Oklahoma at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. ATTPAC.org.
JUNE
• June 4: MetroBall
Fundraiser for GDMAF at S4. $40. 7 p.m.
• June 4-5: Dallas Pride
Dallas Pride is celebrated with a parade and a festival in Fair Park.
• June 4-12: Newsies
Presented at Casa Manana, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth. TicketMaster.com
• June 11: North Texas Pride
Pride celebrated in Collin County.
• June 17: Pride Block Party
Also known as Arts District Pride, the block party includes events at the Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher and the Crow museums. From 6 p.m.-midnight.
• June 18-19: Juneteenth
Dallas Black Pride celebrates Juneteenth, now an official U.S. holiday.
JULY
• Through July 10, 2022: Slip Zone: A New Look at Postwar Abstraction in the Americas and East Asia
Featuring works from the Dallas Museum of Art’s collection, Slip Zone charts the significant innovations in painting, sculpture, and performance that shaped artistic production in the Americas and East Asia in the mid-20th century. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St. DMA.org.
• Through July 10, 2022: Bosco Sodi: La fuerza del destino
Installed in the Dallas Museum of Art’s Sculpture Garden, this exhibition features approximately 30 sculptures by Mexico City-born, New York City-based artist Bosco Sodi. The artist’s large-scale spherical and rectangular sculptures are created from clay sourced at his studio in Oaxaca. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St. DMA.org.
• July 23-31: Steel Magnolias
Presented at Casa Manana, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth. TicketMaster.com
• July 26-31: The Prom
Broadway Series presents The Prom at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. ATTPAC.org.
AUGUST
• Aug. 29-Sept. 3: NAGAAA Gay Softball World Series
Each year, NAGAAA partners with a host city for the Gay Softball World Series, the largest annual LGBT single-sport, week-long athletic competition in the world. Teams from the 46 member cities across North America compete to qualify and represent their city in one of five divisions. Competition takes place at Kiest Park, 2324 W. Kiest Blvd. (at Hampton Road).
SEPTEMBER
• Sept. 18: PositiviTEA: A Legacy Brunch
Project Grace fundraiser from noon-3 p.m. at Mack Ballroom, SMU, 3300 Dyer St.
• Sept. 29-Oct. 2: Dallas Southern Pride
• Sept. 30-Oct. 2: Queer History South conference
QHS brings together archivists, historians, librarians, educators, students and community members invested in preserving and researching Southern LGBTQ history to talk best practices, network, and have a great time celebrating the rich and diverse histories of LGBTQ people in the US South. Dallas and Denton. InvisibleHistory.org/qhs.
OCTOBER
• Oct. 1: Dallas Latino Pride
Celebrate Pride in Reverchon Park.
• Oct. 8: LifeWalk
• Oct. 29: Black Tie Dinner
Sheraton Dallas Hotel. BlackTie.org.
