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Part of the Gay Houston Guide — bars, events & things to do.

Michael's Outpost, Houston

Michael's Outpost, Houston

Houston, Texas

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A cozy Montrose piano bar and cabaret with live singing and drag.

Montrose·$$
1419 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77006, United States
Piano BarCabaretLive MusicDrag ShowsIntimateLaid BackMixed CrowdMostly MenMatureLocals
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About Michael's Outpost

Michael's Outpost is Houston's only gay piano bar, founded by Michael Gaitz in 1989 and still run by his family today. It's the quieter, more old-school corner of the city's queer nightlife — an intimate cabaret room on Richmond Avenue built around live piano and show tunes rather than a dance floor. Live pianists play several nights a week, alongside professional drag and cabaret performers, drawing a crowd that skews toward people who'd rather sing along to a standard than shout over a DJ. The family ownership gives it a warm, personal feel that's increasingly rare. It's the natural choice for a lower-key night out — a date, a nightcap, or somewhere to land when you want entertainment and conversation in the same room.

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Hours & Location

Monday
3pm–2am
Tuesday
3pm–2am
Wednesday
3pm–2am
Thursday
3pm–2am
Friday
3pm–2am
Saturday
2pm–2am
Sunday
2pm–2am
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Events at Michael's Outpost

Thu, Oct 29 — Sun, Nov 1

Thursday, October 29

Laugh Track Drag Show

Laugh Track Drag Show

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.

Weekly

Friday, October 30

Friday Piano Night

Friday Piano Night

9:30 PM - 1:30 AM

Michael's Outpost, Houston

Friday Piano Night at Michael's Outpost, Houston's LGBTQ+ piano bar: a weekly late-night piano set with rotating resident pianists.

Weekly

Saturday, October 31

Saturday Piano Night

Saturday Piano Night

9:30 PM - 1:30 AM

Michael's Outpost, Houston

Saturday Piano Night at Michael's Outpost, Houston's LGBTQ+ piano bar: a weekly late-night piano set with rotating resident pianists.

Weekly

Sunday, November 1

Sheet Music Sunday with Bill Bartlett

Sheet Music Sunday with Bill Bartlett

8 PM - 11 PM

Michael's Outpost, Houston

Sheet Music Sunday at Michael's Outpost, Houston's LGBTQ+ piano bar on Richmond Ave: a weekly Sunday piano sing-along with Bill Bartlett on the keys.

Weekly
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