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Houston Ballet Celebrates its Golden Anniversary on December 6

LGBTQ artists have played an integral role in the company’s development.

LGBTQ Films in the Spotlight

Houston Cinema Arts Festival showcases the work of nine queer directors.

Setting the Tone for Queer Music

Space Kiddettes give local LGBTQ artists room to grow.

COVER STORY: Keeping the Club Zone Safe

Montrose bicycle cops celebrate 10 years of patrolling the gayborhood.

GROOVE OUT: Your Autumn 2019 LGBTQ+ Playlist

Freddie Mercury, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Mark Ronson, and more.

The Art of Fetish

Ryan Hawk explores BDSM through his kinky creations.

He’s Got Character

Dylan Godwin plays 40 roles in Alley Theatre’s production of Fully Committed.

November 2019 Horoscope: Low-Key Thanksgiving

Keeping our lives simpler.

Houston Ballet’s Harper Watters Stars in Instagram’s #advocate Series

Thousands of people know Harper Watters as a standout soloist in the Houston Ballet. Thousands more know him as the…

Houston Grand Opera Production Recounts a Biblical Gay Romance

Jonathan and David are in love in 'Saul,' which runs Oct. 25–Nov. 8.

News

Front Page News

Associated Press November 15, 2019

Texas Archdiocese Challenges LGBTQ Anti-Discrimination Rights

Child welfare advocates warn that the lawsuit could reduce the state’s already scarce pool of foster parents.
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Front Page News

Lourdes Zavaleta November 15, 2019

Harris County Officially Recognizes Transgender Day of Remembrance

City officials marked TDOR's 20th anniversary with a resolution.
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Front Page News

Lourdes Zavaleta November 14, 2019

Queer Things to Do in Houston This Weekend: TDOR 2019 Edition

Your weekly roundup of LGBTQ happenings.
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Front Page News

Lourdes Zavaleta November 13, 2019

Funding Group Awards $120,000 to LGBTQ Texas Nonprofits

Texas Pride Impact Funds gave grants to 17 groups across the Lone Star State.
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Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment

Terri Schlichenmeyer November 11, 2019

BOOK REVIEW: ‘A Wild and Precious Life’

A memoir by late LGBTQ civil-rights icon Edie Windsor.
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Arts & Entertainment

Andrew Edmonson November 11, 2019

Houston Ballet Celebrates its Golden Anniversary on December 6

LGBTQ artists have played an integral role in the company’s development.
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Art

Bill Arning November 11, 2019

The Art of Fetish

Ryan Hawk explores BDSM through his kinky creations.
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Arts & Entertainment

Gregg Shapiro November 4, 2019

GROOVE OUT: Your Autumn 2019 LGBTQ+ Playlist

Freddie Mercury, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Mark Ronson, and more.
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Arts & Entertainment

Andrew Edmonson November 4, 2019

LGBTQ Films in the Spotlight

Houston Cinema Arts Festival showcases the work of nine queer directors.
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Arts & Entertainment

Ste7en Foster November 4, 2019

He’s Got Character

Dylan Godwin plays 40 roles in Alley Theatre’s production of Fully Committed.
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Features

Arts & Entertainment

Andrew Edmonson November 11, 2019

Houston Ballet Celebrates its Golden Anniversary on December 6

LGBTQ artists have played an integral role in the company’s development.
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Art

Bill Arning November 11, 2019

The Art of Fetish

Ryan Hawk explores BDSM through his kinky creations.
Read More »
Arts & Entertainment

Lourdes Zavaleta November 7, 2019

Setting the Tone for Queer Music

Space Kiddettes give local LGBTQ artists room to grow.
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Arts & Entertainment

Gregg Shapiro November 4, 2019

GROOVE OUT: Your Autumn 2019 LGBTQ+ Playlist

Freddie Mercury, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Mark Ronson, and more.
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GAYEST & GREATEST 2019

October 25, 2019

Gayest & Greatest 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards

Dozens of readers, advertisers, and friends gathered at ReBar Houston for the…
October 25, 2019

Gayest & Greatest 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards

OutSmart honored its annual Gayest & Greatest readers’ choice awards winners with…
October 10, 2019

Gayest & Greatest 2019: Community Part II

Emmett Schelling leads Texas nonprofit with an intersectional approach.
October 10, 2019

Gayest & Greatest: Entertainment & Nightlife, Part II

Master of the turntables DJ Melle Mel has spun records since 2007.
October 10, 2019

Gayest & Greatest: People Part II

Rice University Professor Brian Riedel makes waves in and out of the…
October 10, 2019

Gayest & Greatest 2019: Arts and Auto

Iconic actress Tamarie Cooper impacts Houston’s theater scene.
October 10, 2019

Gayest & Greatest 2019: Shopping & Services

Heather J. Taylor excels as a businesswoman, a volunteer, and in brand…
October 9, 2019

Gayest & Greatest 2019: Weddings and Travel

David Alcorta takes care of every last detail while event planning.

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Photos

Photos

Dalton DeHart November 14, 2019

Diana Foundation’s Country Dinner Weekend at Neon Boots

Proceeds from the event benefitted LGBTQ Houston charities.
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Photos

Dalton DeHart November 13, 2019

Rich’s Nightclub Closing Party

The popular LGBTQ nightclub closed its doors with one final dance party at 2401 San Jacinto St.
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Photos

Dalton DeHart November 8, 2019

HRC Houston Dinner Kickoff

Dozens gathered at BBVA Stadium for the 23rd annual event.
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Photos

Dalton DeHart November 6, 2019

Woodlands Pride 2019

Over 5,000 attendees visited Town Green Park for the LGBTQ festival.
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Photos

Dalton DeHart October 30, 2019

Halloween Street Party 2019

Stanford Street was closed for Eagle Houston’s annual Halloween Street Party.
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Photos

Mark McCray October 28, 2019

G.L.U.E. Weekend 2019

Houston’s leather community celebrated leather, fetish, and kink at Ripcord and George’s.
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Columns

Columns

Susan Bankston November 4, 2019

Holiday Dinner Drama

Arguing about Trump, impeachment, Pence, Giuliani, and the real Constitution.
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Columns

Monica Roberts November 4, 2019

Protecting Trans Kids from the Texas Republican Party

An Unapologetically Trans rundown on the Georgulas-Younger divorce case.
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Columns

Lilly Roddy November 1, 2019

November 2019 Horoscope: Low-Key Thanksgiving

Keeping our lives simpler.
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Columns

Grace S. Yung October 23, 2019

Should You Co-sign a Loan or Lend Money?

How to help someone out financially without damaging your own…
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Columns

Monica Roberts October 3, 2019

Face to Face with the Most Important Supreme Court Decisions of Our Lifetime

An Unapologetically Trans rundown on the three landmark TBLGQ workplace-discrimination…
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Columns

Lilly Roddy October 3, 2019

October 2019 Horoscope: Get Projects Started Now

You can focus on unfinished projects later.
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Pride in the Media

Arts & Entertainment

Kim Hogstrom September 9, 2019

You Don’t Know Jack

Longtime LGBTQ activist and radio star leads KPFT into a new era.
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Features

Kim Hogstrom June 13, 2019

PRIDE IN THE MEDIA: Media Marvel

Frank Billingsley weathers a cancer scare with courage.
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Features

Don Maines June 13, 2019

PRIDE IN THE MEDIA: Life of the Party

Derrick Shore hosts Houston’s gayest afternoon TV show.
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Features

Marene Gustin June 12, 2019

PRIDE IN THE MEDIA: Life after the Campaign

Dayna Steele trades the suburbs for big-city living.
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Houston Pride

Features

Marene Gustin June 14, 2019

Doing the Parade Right

The Ronje family has attended Houston Pride together for 17 years.
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Front Page News

Lourdes Zavaleta June 5, 2019

Mo Cortez Named Grand Marshal of Beaumont Pride Fest 2019

Intersex and trans man honored for his advocacy work.
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Features

Ryan Leach June 4, 2019

Pints for Pride

Eureka Heights Brew Co. creates a special Pride beer.
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Features

Brandon Wolf June 3, 2019

Local Trans Women of Color are 2019 Pride Honorary Marshals

Their selection honors the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion.
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Out For Change

Out For Change 2019

OutSmart Staff October 14, 2019

Out for Change 2019

Six LGBTQ Houston City Council candidates vie to represent their communities.
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October 14, 2019

OUT FOR CHANGE: The Right Time
October 14, 2019

OUT FOR CHANGE: Impressive Endorsements

Wedding Guide

Features

Ryan Leach October 23, 2019

WEDDINGS: Fire and Iceland

Tim and Shaun Young’s Nordic nuptials.
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September 10, 2019

WEDDINGS: Fit Couple
August 21, 2019

WEDDINGS: Moments to Remember

Food & Drink

Food + Drink

Brandon Wolf July 3, 2019

Robert’s Lafitte Bar Celebrates 50 Years in Galveston

Legendary club opened shortly after Stonewall.
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July 2, 2019

COVER STORY: Serving Up Gulf-to-Table Treats
June 4, 2019

Pints for Pride

Health and Wellness

Features

Jenny Block August 19, 2019

A Conversation with Dr. Kristy Kyle

Meet the compassionate vet who leads a dedicated team at Bayou City Veterinary Practice.
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June 14, 2019

HIV Prevention Campaign Targets Houston’s Black and Latino Communities
May 15, 2019

A Bright Future