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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 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.

OCTOBER

Oct. 6-8: Revoice Conference

Chase Oaks Church is attempting to change the narrative created by traditional faith groups toward the LGBTQ community. For the second year, Chase Oaks is opening its doors to the annual Revoice Conference, a national gathering for gay, lesbian, bisexual and other same-sex-attracted Christians. Chase Oaks Church Legacy Campus, at 281 Legacy Drive, Plano.

Oct. 8: Pride Frisco Inaugural Block Party

Family-friendly, food trucks, entertainment, vendors, face painting, games at Pride Frisco’s inaugural Block Party from noon-4 p.m. at Grace Avenue UMC, 3521 Main St., Frisco.

Oct. 8: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

DFW Human Rights Campaign Federal Club and the North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce invite you to an eventful dinner sponsored by individual hosts. Dinner locations are secret and you never know where you might end up. Guests will then go to another secret location for dessert, cocktails and a silent auction. $75 before Sept. 1. $85 after. RSVP at gsctd22.eventbrite.com.

Oct. 8: Oak Cliff Flamenco Festival

Grand finale featuring Grammy winning Jorge Pardo and Five Artists from Spain at 8 p.m. at the Majestic Theater, 1925 Elm St. FlamencoFever.org.

Oct. 8: Dallas Black Dance Theatre

The 17th annual DanceAfrica Festival and Marketplace from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Klyde Warren Park.

Oct. 8: Paul Taylor Dance Company

The Eisemann Center presents the Paul Taylor Dance Company, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson. EisemannCenter.com.

Oct. 8-9: That 70s Show

The Turtle Creek Chorale breaks Sean’s rule — don’t sing along — with a 70s singalong at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday at SMU McFarlin Auditorium. TurtleCreekChorale.com.

Oct. 10: Indigenous Peoples Day

Oct. 11: National Coming Out Day

Oct. 11: Texas LGBTQ Unity Conference

The Unity Conference, themed “Reigniting Allyship through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” brings together distinguished LGBTQ leaders who address topics regarding leadership, professional development, community building and career advancement. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of the LGBTQ climate, equipping organizations to build fully inclusive workplaces and boost their competitive edge. Black trans activist Raquel Willis is the featured speaker. W Hotel, 200 Lavaca St., Austin. Register at NationalDiversityCouncilRegistration.org/tx/lgbtq/2022.

Oct. 12: 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.

Oct. 13-30: Trouble in Mind

Follow an experienced Black stage actress through rehearsals of a major Broadway production in Alice Childress’s funny, moving, and ultimately shattering look at racism, identity, and ego in the high-stakes world of New York theater. Kalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd. DallasTheaterCenter.org.

Oct. 13-Nov. 13: Young Frankenstein

The musical Mel Brooks musical is produced by Theatre Three in partnership with Fort Worth’s Circle Theatre and directed by Joel Ferrell with music direction by Cody Dry. Theatre3Dallas.com.

Oct. 14: Burgers & Burgundy

DIFFA event with chef John Tesar to raise money for HIV services in Dallas from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Peace Plaza at Cathedral of Hope, 5910 Cedar Springs Road. Tickets at one.bidpal.net/burgers2022/welcome.

Oct. 14-16: Grizzly Pines

Pup weekend with parties and events throughout the weekend at Grizzly Pines, 16930 Whippoorwill Road, Navasota. Campspot.com/book/grizzlypines.

Oct. 15: Blue Moon Dances

Women only dances the third Saturday of the month from 7 p.m.-midnight at DanceMakers of Texas, 6125 SW 820 Suite 140, Fort Worth. BYOB. $10.

Oct. 15: The Boo Ball

Costume attire. Dinner buffet, games and fun, silent auction, contest awards, DJ and dancing drag performance. 6-11 p.m. at Courtyard Marriott, 7424 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler. $45. Advance purchase required at TylerAreaGays.com.

Oct. 16: The Women’s Chorus of Dallas

Suffrage Cantata, centered on women’s right to vote, at a crucial time for women’s rights is presented by The Women’s Chorus of Dallas at 3 p.m. at Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St. Tickets start at $20. TWCD.com.

Through Oct. 16: The Cake 

A baker has to make the tough decision of making a wedding cake for a same-sex ceremony – when the person getting married is someone close to her. Theatre Arlington, 305 W. Main St. TheatreArlington.org.

Oct. 16: Cowtown Leathermen

Cowtown Leathermen is raising funds for Mission Arlington at their Annual Underwear Auction at 7 p.m. at 1851 Club, 931 W. Division St., Arlington.

• Oct. 17: Spirit Day

Oct. 17-20: Out & Equal

The annual Out & Equal Workplace Summit takes place this year in Las Vegas. OutAndEqual.org.

Oct. 19: GALA Youth

North Texas GALA Youth holds game night from 6-8 p.m. at Madness Games & Comics, 3000 Custer Road, Suite 310, Plano.

Oct. 19: Pride Happy Hour

Pride Happy Hour, presented by the North Texas LGBT Chamber. 5:30-7 p.m. at The Mason Dallas, 115 S. Beckley Ave.

Oct. 20: Let’s Do Lunch

Coalition for Aging LGBT’s Let’s Do Lunch takes place the third Thursday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at Lupe’s Tex Mex Grill, 2200 Airport Freeway #505, Bedford.

Oct. 21: Mustache Envy

Mustache Envy drag and queerlesque performs upstairs every third Friday at Sue Ellen’s, 3014 Throckmorton St. at 9:30 p.m. MustacheEnvy.com.

Oct. 21-23: Art Worth

A juried festival of fine craft and fine art spotlighting skillfully executed works of art in glass, metal, wood, clay and fiber, plus paintings, photography, jewelry and more. Performances of classical music by area youth ensembles and the fare of favorite local eateries. On the lawn at Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth. ArtWorthFest.org.

Oct. 25: PrimeTimers

Last Tuesday lunch at 11 a.m. at Hunky’s, 3930 Cedar Springs Road.

Oct. 26: 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 Union Coffee, 3705 Cedar Springs Road. For notifications, contact Richard DeKnock at tastefullyrichard@gmail.com.

Oct. 26-30: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Lyric presents the cult musical in time for Halloween. Majestic Theater, 1925 Elm St. LyricStage.org.

Through Oct. 29: Two Spirit: Guinn Powell and Todd Smith

Married couple combines their passion for love and art in this exhibition at the Dallas Public Library – Oak Lawn branch, 4100 Cedar Springs Road. Artist reception on Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. 

Through Oct. 29: Screams

Halloween theme park with five haunted houses, a haunted cemetery, live entertainment and more is open Friday and Saturday through October at 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie. $42. ScreamsPark.com.

Oct. 29: Va Va Voom

An evening of vintage Burlesque entertainment featuring song, ensemble burlesque dance, solo dance, and magic by special guest, Jiager Steel. 8 p.m. at Arts Fifth Avenue, 1625 5th Ave., Fort Worth. $20.

Oct. 31: Halloween

NOVEMBER

Nov. 1: Classic Chassis Car Club meeting

Enjoy the cars out in the parking lots and then enjoy the food from 6-8 p.m. at Ojeda’s, 4617 Maple Ave. ClassicChassis.com.

Nov. 1: PrimeTimers

First Tuesday lunch and games at 11:30 a.m. at Flaming Buffet, 11722 Marsh Lane.

Nov. 1: Let’s Do Dinner

Coalition for Aging LGBT’s Let’s Do Dinner takes place the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at El Fenix, 6391 Camp Bowie Blvd Ridglea #6, Fort Worth.

Nov. 3: PFLAG Fort Worth

Fort Worth Chapter of PFLAG meets the first Thursday each month by Zoom or and in person at 6:45 p.m. at Celebration Community Church, 908 Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Worth.PFLAGFortWorth.org.

Nov. 3: Glitz at the Ritz

Fundraiser for TACA featuring Broadway actor Erich Bergen with food by Dean Fearing at 6 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, 2121 McKinney Ave.

Nov. 8: Election Day

Nov. 9: 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.

Nov. 11: Veteran’s Day

Nov. 11-13: Elf

The Christmas favorite is performed at Bass Hall, 5225 Commerce St., Fort Worth. BassHall.com.

Nov. 17: Let’s Do Lunch

Coalition for Aging LGBT’s Let’s Do Lunch takes place the third Thursday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at Lupe’s Tex Mex Grill, 2200 Airport Freeway #505, Bedford.

Nov. 17: Wreath Collection

Sale of Christmas wreaths benefits the work of DIFFA.

Nov. 18: Mustache Envy

Mustache Envy drag and queerlesque performs upstairs every third Friday at Sue Ellen’s, 3014 Throckmorton St. at 9:30 p.m. MustacheEnvy.com.

Nov. 19: Equality Texas Gala

Somewhere Over the Rainbow is the theme for the fourth Equality Texas Gala from 6-9 p.m. at the AT&T Conference Center, 1900 University Ave., Austin.

Nov. 19: Blue Moon Dances

Women only dances the third Saturday of the month from 7 p.m.-midnight at DanceMakers of Texas, 6125 SW 820 Suite 140, Fort Worth. BYOB. $10.

Nov. 19: A Magical Cirque Christmas

World-acclaimed performers and cirque artists take audiences back in time, immersing them in the spirit of the season and performing Christmas classics through the decades. Show promises jaw-dropping magic, big laughs, holiday music, and stunning acrobatic performances in a Christmastime adventure. Fair Park Music Hall. Tickets at MagicalCirqueChristmas.com. 

Nov. 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance

Nov. 23: 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 Union Coffee, 3705 Cedar Springs Road. For notifications, contact Richard DeKnock at tastefullyrichard@gmail.com.

Nov. 24: Thanksgiving

Nov. 25-Dec. 24: A Christmas Carol

Music, magical spirits, and holiday cheer are ever present in Dallas Theater Center’s traditional production of the classic Charles Dickens story. Wyly Theatre, DallasTheaterCenter.org.

Nov. 29: PrimeTimers

Last Tuesday lunch at 11 a.m. at Hunky’s, 3930 Cedar Springs Road.

Nov. 29-Dec.4: My Fair Lady

The Lincoln Center production of the Lerner and Loewe musical comes to Bass Hall, 5225 Commerce St., Fort Worth. BassHall.com.

Through Nov. 30: Autumn Equinox

A late-night adult circus scene and immersive theater experience filled with feats of danger and debauchery opens at 9 p.m. Previews begin on Sept. 20. The Rose Room, 3911 Cedar Springs Road.

DECEMBER

Dec. 1: World AIDS Day

Dec. 1: Red Ribbon Gala

In recognition of World AIDS Day, AIDS Outreach Center presents Red Ribbon Gala featuring dinner, dancing, live entertainment and a silent auction at The Ashton Depot, 1501 Jones St., Fort Worth at 7 p.m.. AOC.org.

Dec. 1: PFLAG Fort Worth

Fort Worth Chapter of PFLAG meets the first Thursday each month by Zoom or and in person at 6:45 p.m. at Celebration Community Church, 908 Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Worth.PFLAGFortWorth.org.

Dec. 2-18: Head Over Heels

Uptown Players’ new season begins with this unpredictable Elizabethan romp about a royal family that must prevent an oracle’s prophecy of doom all set to the songs by The Go-Go’s. At the Kalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd. UptownPlayers.org.

Dec. 6: Classic Chassis Car Club meeting

Enjoy the cars out in the parking lots and then enjoy the food from 6-8 p.m. at Ojeda’s, 4617 Maple Ave. ClassicChassis.com.

Dec. 6: Let’s Do Dinner

Coalition for Aging LGBT’s Let’s Do Dinner takes place the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at El Fenix, 6391 Camp Bowie Blvd Ridglea #6, Fort Worth.

Dec. 6: PrimeTimers

First Tuesday lunch and games at 11:30 a.m. at Flaming Buffet, 11722 Marsh Lane.

Dec. 6-25: Six

The musical Six about the six wives of Henry the Eighth at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. Tickets at ATTPAC.org.

Dec. 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.

Dec. 15: Let’s Do Lunch

Coalition for Aging LGBT’s Let’s Do Lunch takes place the third Thursday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at Lupe’s Tex Mex Grill, 2200 Airport Freeway #505, Bedford.

Dec. 16: Mustache Envy

Mustache Envy drag and queerlesque performs upstairs every third Friday at Sue Ellen’s, 3014 Throckmorton St. at 9:30 p.m. MustacheEnvy.com.

Dec. 17: Blue Moon Dances

Women only dances the third Saturday of the month from 7 p.m.-midnight at DanceMakers of Texas, 6125 SW 820 Suite 140, Fort Worth. BYOB. $10.

Dec. 18-26: Hanukkah

Dec. 25: Christmas

Dec. 27: PrimeTimers

Last Tuesday lunch at 11 a.m. at Hunky’s, 3930 Cedar Springs Road.

Dec. 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 Union Coffee, 3705 Cedar Springs Road. For notifications, contact Richard DeKnock at tastefullyrichard@gmail.com.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve

JANUARY

Through 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.

Jan. 19-21: Legally Blonde

Broadway at the Center presents the musical Legally Blonde. Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. ATTPAC.org.

Jan. 18-29: The Lion King

The Disney musical comes to Bass Hall, 5225 Commerce St., Fort Worth. BassHall.com.

FEBRUARY

Feb. 4: Love Equality

An evening of fun and celebration benefiting Equality Texas from 8-11 p.m. at Crozier Hall, 2218 Bryan St., Suite 105. $100 at the door. $75 if purchased by Jan. 4. EqualityTexas.org.

Feb. 7-12: Pretty Woman

The musical version of the hit film comes to Bass Hall, 5225 Commerce St., Fort Worth. BassHall.com.

Feb. 16-March 5: Native Gardens

You can’t choose your neighbors in this contemporary comedy where cultures and gardens clash, turning well-intentioned neighbors into feuding enemies. Kalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd. DallasTheaterCenter.org.

MARCH

March 2-4: On Your Feet!

Broadway at the Center presents the story of Gloria Estfan. Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. ATTPAC.org.

March 2-12: Silver Foxes

Uptown Players presents a premiere by Golden Girls writers James Berg and Stan Zimmerman about three older queer men who save their best friend from his facility. Presented on the Theatre Three stage. UptownPlayers.org.

March 16-19: TBRU 27

Texas Bear Round Up returns to the Hyatt Regency.

March 28-April 2: Annie

Broadway at the Bass presents Annie. The sun will come out tomorrow. Bass Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth. BassHall.com.

APRIL

April 6-8: Anastasia

Broadway at the Center presents the musical Anastasia. Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. ATTPAC.org.

April 7-30: Into the Woods

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take favorite storybook characters and bring them together in this classic musical. Wyly Theatre, DallasTheaterCenter.org.

April 18-30: Tootsie

Broadway at the Center presents the musical Tootsie. Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. ATTPAC.org.

April 20-23: Broadway Our Way 2023

Uptown Players annual fundraiser written and directed by B.J. Cleveland. Kalita Humphries Theater. UptownPlayers.org.

April 21: Caring for Our Own: LGBTQ Caregiver Conference

Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association on Zoom from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

MAY

May 4-8: Purple Party

Save the date for PPW23. PurpleFoundation.org.

May 9-14: Tootsie

Broadway at the Bass presents the musical Tootsie. Bass Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth. BassHall.com.

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.

JUNE

June 27-July2: Hadestown

Broadway at the Bass presents the Tony-winning best musical Hadestown. Bass Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth. BassHall.com.