21 gay venues · 9 gay-friendly venues · 181 upcoming events
Houston has one of the largest and most diverse LGBTQ+ communities in the country, centered around the Montrose neighborhood — one of the original gayborhoods of the South. With a massive Pride celebration, a legendary drag scene, and a deeply multicultural queer community, Space City is a powerhouse LGBTQ+ destination.
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Thu, Nov 12
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Neon Boots Dancehall and Saloon, Houston
Thursday Line Dance Lessons at Neon Boots in Houston: weekly line dancing classes at the LGBTQ+ country dancehall, with new dances at several skill levels.
Weekly
Thu, Nov 12
9 PM - 10:30 PM
Pearl Bar, Houston
Drag Bingo at Pearl Bar on Washington Avenue, Houston: Thursdays at 9pm, after Steak Night and before the 10:30pm races.
Weekly
Thu, Nov 12
9 PM - 11:30 PM
Michael's Outpost, Houston
Laugh Track drag show at Michael's Outpost Houston: Thursdays 9–11:30pm, hosted by Carmina Vavra.
WeeklyThu, Nov 12
10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Pearl Bar, Houston
Dildo Races at Pearl Bar, Houston's lesbian bar: a weekly Thursday late-night party game after drag bingo, with DJ RaqqCity on the decks.
Weekly
Thu, Nov 12
11 PM - 1 AM
JR's Bar & Grill, Houston
So You Think You Can Drag at JR's Bar & Grill in Montrose, Houston: a weekly Thursday drag competition hosted by Kofi where new performers compete for prizes.
WeeklyFri, Nov 13
7 PM - 10 PM
Neon Boots Dancehall and Saloon, Houston
Friday Night Country Dancing at Neon Boots, Houston's LGBTQ+ country and western dancehall: a weekly Friday evening of two-step and line dancing.
Weekly
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