Arts & Entertainment

Houston Area Events – November

The good bi girls: one of many works of art in the TX BI 2013 exhibit includes Athlete by Hogan Kimbrell.
The good bi girls: one of many works of art in the TX BI 2013 exhibit includes Athlete by Hogan Kimbrell.

Compiled by Marene Gustin

Big ScreenPerforming ArtsArt/Photography •  RadioAnd Other ThingsSave the DateOngoingHIV Testing

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HOT TICKET

‘TX BI 2013’
LGBT diversity in America.

Open now through December 14, TX BI 2013 uses painting, performance, photography, sculpture, and video to explore artists relating to both sexes and/or showing characteristics of both sexes and/or working through perspectives of sexual attraction to both men and women. Selected artists include: Vonetta Berry, Linda Cornflake, Ryan Hawk, Hogan Kimbrell, Koomah, Traci Matlock, Madsen Minax, Tish Stringer, Y.E. Torres, Stalina Villarreal, and Julia Wallace.

This fascinating exhibit, at Gallery 1724, 1724 Bissonnet St., has appeal for both art lovers and neophytes.

“This show is very important as it offers a setting for a micro-dialogue of artists operating outside of both homosexual and heterosexual communities,” says founder Emily Sloan and host Tim Deason, organizers of the exhibition. “We are thrilled to open this space to these unique visions.”

For more information on TX BI, visit gallery1724.blogspot.com. Marene Gustin

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RedRibbonWorld AIDS Day

Paper Chain of Remembrance
The Montrose Center has the World AIDS Day Paper Chain of Remembrance on display in its lobby throughout December. Members of the community are more than welcome to stop by to create and add a link. Each link represents those who have passed away due to HIV/AIDS. 401 Branard Street • montrosecounselingcenter.org • 713/529-0037.

Sunday Service and Display of AIDS Quilt
Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church has the AIDS Quilt on display. Cleve Jones, a gay rights activist in San Francisco, developed the Quilt in November of 1985 as a way to honor those who had died of AIDS. There is also a service highlighting the Quilt, along with a remembrance for those who have passed. December 1. Services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. 2025 West 11th Street • resurrectionmcc.org • 713/861-9149.

First Sunday of Advent/World AIDS Day
Bering Memorial United Methodist Church incorporates the observation of World AIDS Day into the liturgy for the First Sunday in Advent on December 1, beginning at 10:50 a.m. The themes of Advent—waiting, anticipation, and hope—are fitting in observance of World AIDS Day. 1440 Harold Street • beringumc.org.

World AIDS Day Candlelight Observance
On December 1, Bering Omega, the Montrose Center, and the City of Houston join together for the candlelight observance to those lost to HIV/AIDS. Opening the observance is Bayou City Performing Arts. Blake Hayes of The Mix 96.5 returns this year as the Master of Ceremonies, and Aaron Coleman reads an original poem. Starbucks provides coffee, and participants are able to keep the LED lights provided by Walgreen’s. Observance begins at 5:30 p.m. in Tranquility Park, 400 Rusk Street.

World AIDS Day Luncheon
Chevron Corporation and its employees continue their long-standing commitment to AIDS Foundation Houston by having the 16th Annual World AIDS Day Luncheon. The 2013 luncheon co-chairs are Frank Billingsley and Travis Torrence; honorary chair is Jessica Rossman. The luncheon also welcomes Phill Wilson, president and CEO of Black AIDS Institute, as the keynote speaker. The mistress of ceremonies is Jillian “JJ” Simmons, currently an on-air talent on Houston’s 97.9 KBXX. December 2, with champagne reception beginning at 11 a.m. Ends at 1 p.m. The Westin Galleria, 5060 West Alabama Street. Tickets (from $250 for individuals to tables that begin at $3,000 for ten guests) are available at aidshelp.org or 713/623-6796.
—Compiled by Jed Ocot

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ON THE BIG SCREEN

 

November 1 & 2

Computer Chess. The critically acclaimed existential comedy from Austin writer-director Andrew Bujalski has its Houston premiere at the MFAH, with Bujalski on hand to introduce two screenings on Saturday, November 2. See mfah.org.

• November 6–10

5th Annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival. A walkable film fest downtown and in the Museum District with live music performances. See cinemartsociety.org for venues and times.

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PERFORMING ARTS

• Through November 9

Aida. A Houston Grand Opera production with Dominic Walsh Dance Theatre. Visit houstongrandopera.org for details.

• Through November 16

Death and the Maiden. White-knuckle thriller at Theatre Southwest. See theatresouthwest.org.

• November 1

Young Trailblazers: Robert, Clara and Johannes. Da Camera explores the concert works of young Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann, and Johannes Brahms. See more at dacamera.com.

OTEP with Stolen Babies at Scout Bar. Lesbian feminist Otep Shamaya is the front-woman. See scoutbar.com.

• November 1–3

La Triste Historia—Animated Film and Music. Houston Symphony commission, world premiere, celebrating Day of the Dead. See houstonsymphony.org.

• November 1–30

The Man Who Wanted to Be Santa Claus. From singing messengers to lovesick reporters, this holiday tonic is just the antidote for a cynical world and goes a long way to prove things aren’t always what they seem, especially for one old gentleman who knows what it’s like to be The Man Who Wanted to Be Santa Claus. At Theatre Suburbia, theatresuburbia.org.

• November 6–9

A Midsummer Night’s Dream. “Lord, what fools these mortals be!” So says Puck, the mischievous fairy, in this most popular of Shakespeare’s comedies. When the feuding king and queen of the fairies interfere in the couplings of mortals, the result is bedlam. A tale of lovers, heroes, fairies, and rustic would-be actors is Shakespeare’s tribute to the power of imagination and love in all its guises. Presented by Rice University Theatre. Performed outside under a canopy of trees on Rice’s campus in Founder’s Court, 6100 Main St. at 7:30 pm. Admission is free. arts.rice.edu or 713/348-PLAY.

• November 7–23

Carnival Round the Central Figure. Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company presents Diana Amsterdam’s tale of the inevitability of death. For details: [email protected].

• November 9

Harry Connick Jr. SPA just added this one-night-only concert to the season! Visit spahouston.org for tickets.

Darcy James Argue and his big band Secret Society. Da Camera presents this concert at Wortham Theater Center. See dacamera.com for more details.

Requiem for a President. Houston Chamber Choir observes the 50th anniversary of JFK’s death. For tickets see houstonchamberchoir.org.

• November 12

Inon Barnatan. Da Camera presents this piano recital at The Menil Collection. See dacamera.com for more details.

• November 12–17

Chicago. Prepare to be razzle-dazzled by the longest-running musical in America! At the Hobby Center, thehobbycenter.org.

• November 13–17

Man 1 Bank 0. Theater Lab’s kickoff to the 2013–2014 season is a hilarious play based on a true story. See theaterlabhouston.com for details.

• November 14

Houston in Concert Against Hate. An inspirational musical evening honoring the extraordinary leadership of Houston-area heroes who have courageously stood up against hate, intolerance, and extremism. See houstonsymphony.org.

• November 14–December 22

World Premiere Holiday Show. A new holiday play at the Ensemble Theatre, ensemblehouston.com.

• November 15–17

Luck Be a Lady. Megan Hilty, the multi-talented star of NBC’s Smash and Sean Saves the World and Broadway musicals Wicked and 9 to 5, is taking the Houston Symphony stage to pay special tribute to the tunes made famous by stars like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, and Dolly Parton. See houstonsymphony.org.

• November 16

Music for a Princess. A royal treat for Ars Lyrica fans at St. Philip Presbyterian Church. See arslyricahouston.org for details.

• November 16–December 21

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Main Street Theater’s family fun holiday production will leave you laughing with holiday cheer. See mainstreettheater.com.

• November 20–24

Burnt at the Steak. A one-woman musical comedy based on a true story about a young aspiring female artist of Italian descent who leaves Texas for New York City to pursue a theatrical career. Soon after arriving in the Big Apple, she lands a “rare” day job managing an infamous multi-million-dollar steakhouse in the heart of Manhattan. See theaterlabhouston.com for details.

• November 21–24

Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4. An evening at the Houston Symphony anchored by the classic No. 4. See houstonsymphony.org.

• November 22

Ja-Rule & Friends Twelve-City Holiday Tour. See jamrockpublicrelations.com for tickets and more information.

• November 24

Lindi Ortega’s Tin Star Tour. Lindi Ortega plays the Mucky Duck, mcgonigels.com.

• November 26–December 1

Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience—A Parody by Dan and Jeff. All seven Harry Potter books in seventy madcap minutes, aided only by multiple costume changes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props, and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic. Presented by Brilliant Lecture Series, brilliantlectures.org.

• November 29–December 1

Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony. The Pastoral brings you back to nature with its musical depiction of the countryside, punctuated with sweet birdsongs, the first drops of an unexpected storm, violent thunderclaps, and the joyous return of the sun. See houstonsymphony.org.

• November 29–December 22

A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration. Main Street Theater’s Christmas musical by Pulitzer Prize–winner Paula Vogel. See mainstreettheater.com.

• December 7

Gerald Clayton Trio. A three-time Grammy nominee for Best Improvised Jazz Solo, Best Instrumental Jazz Composition, and Best Jazz Instrumental Album for Bond: The Paris Sessions, Gerald Clayton makes his first Houston appearance. See dacamera.com.

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RADIO

After Hours: Queer Radio with Attitude features the QMZ (Queer Music Zone) with Jimmy Carper. Saturday nights, midnight–3 am. KPFT 90.1 FM. kpft.org • 713/526-5738.

Queer Voices.Features, news, music, interviews, reviews, and commentary. Monday nights, 9–11 pm. KPFT 90.1 FM. kpft.org • 713/526-4000.

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ART/PHOTOGRAPHY

• Through November 24

From Here to Afternoon. An exhibit of seven contemporary artists exploring relationships between space, time, and movement at the Glassell School of Art. See mfah.org.

• Through November 30

The OUT List is a series of intimate portraits from photographer and director Timothy Greenfield-Sanders’ HBO Documentary The OUT List. See hirambutler.com for details.

Fair Play. In the new exhibition, Nicole Longnecker Gallery features eight emerging and mid-career Chicano and Mexican artists. See longneckergallery.com for more details.

• Through December 8

Gaia. Rice University Art Gallery’s fall season opens with a new installation by street artist Gaia, in which painting, drawing, printmaking, and collage come together to express the artist’s larger-than-life impression of Houston’s sprawling urban landscape and increasingly international demographic. For more information, visit ricegallery.org.

• Through December 14

TX BI 2013. See article above and visit gallery1724.blogspot.com.

• Through December 15

Calaveras Mexicanas: The Art and Influence of José Guadalupe Posada. This exhibit marks the 100th anniversary of the death of José Guadalupe Posada, “the father of Mexican printmaking,” whose prints of calaveras (skulls) and Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) imagery have become icons. At the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, mfah.org.

• Through December 17

Lighthouse in the Sea of Time features a series of video installations and photographs documenting Zineb Sedira’s journeys to two lighthouses in Algeria. At Blaffer Art Museum at the University of Houston, blafferartmuseum.org.

• Through January 11, 2014

Daniel Anguilu and Aaron Parazett Mural. See this beautiful mural, called Skywriting, at Lawndale Art Center. Visit lawndaleartcenter.org for details.

• Through January 12, 2014

Koloman Moser: Designing Modern Vienna, 1897–1907. The first museum retrospective in the United States to explore Moser’s career features a wide variety of art forms—ceramics, furniture, graphic design, jewelry, and designs for architectural interiors at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. See mfah.org for details.

WOLS: A Retrospective. An exhibit devoted to the famous European postwar artist at The Menil Collection, menil.org.

• Through January 19, 2014

The Maker’s Archive: Works by Tybre Newcomer. Featuring large sculptural work and intimate wall pieces, Newcomer’s ceramic installation captures the transcendental relationship between craftsmen and their tools. See crafthouston.org for details.

SPRAWL features of the work of sixteen emerging artists and their takes on Houston expansion. See crafthouston.org for details.

• Through January 20, 2014

American Adversaries: West and Copley in a Transatlantic World. This unprecedented exhibition spotlights two of the 18th century’s most celebrated artists—Benjamin West and John Singleton Copley—friends-turned-bitter-rivals in London’s art scene. At the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, mfah.org.

• Through March 23, 2014

Outside the Lines. An exhibit at the sixty-five-year-old Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, this six-part exhibition series is an evolving dialogue on contemporary abstraction. See camh.org for details.

• Through March 29, 2014

What Time Is It? Public art installation downtown at the Market Square Clock Tower. By the Blaffer Museum of Art, blafferartmuseum.org

• Through April 30, 2014

Joseph Havel: Endless. A new site-specific installation made of books cast in bronze at Contemporary Art Museum Houston. See camh.org for details.

• November 1 & 2

Houston Fine Art Festival Premiere. Juried fine art festival of national artisans selling original sculpture, photography, jewelry, painting, glass, ceramics, mixed-media, and woodworking at Discovery Green. See discoverygreen.com for times.

• November 2–December 5

Dreams, Conversations and Empty Thoughts. An exhibition by artists Anita and Mark Nelson at Archway Gallery, archwaygallery.com.

• November 2–December 7

Box 13 Artspace exhibits. Multiple visual art exhibits opening this month at Box 13, box13artspace.com.

• November 7, 2013–February 9, 2014

Weavers’ Stories from Island Southeast Asia and Between History and New Horizons: Photographs of Women, Work and Community in Laos. Two exhibitions highlighting the creative labor of women textile makers from Southeast Asia at The Asia Society Texas Center. See asiasociety.org/texas.

• November 8

Opening Reception of The Wartime Escape: Margret and H.A. Rey’s Journey from France. Exhibit detailing the wartime activities of the creators of Curios George. At the Holocaust Museum Houston, hmh.org.

• November 10, 2013–January 26, 2014

Antonio Berni: Juanito and Ramona. Exhibition of works by Argentine artist Antonio Berni at the MFAH. See mfah.org for details.

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AND OTHER FUN THINGS

• Through November 3

Lone Star Motorcycle Rally. Check out lonestarrally.com and get your hog ready to roll on down to the island.

• November 1 & 2

Day of the Dead. Celebrate this holiday at the National Museum of Funeral History. Visit nmfh.org for details.

• November 1–December 31

Holiday Can Food Drive. Bring a canned food to the National Museum of Funeral History for $1 off admission. Visit nmfh.org for details.

• November 2

The 7th Annual Koffee House Fundraiser. A fundraiser on the grounds of High School for the Performing and Visual Arts for a Black History Month production, this event has student acts and a decadent-dessert bar featuring gourmet coffees, tea, and punch. Details at houstonisd.org.

• November 2

Stargazer: Movie and Autograph Show. Some of the largest movie memorabilia dealers in the country will be at Hollywood Frame Gallery for this event. They will feature modern and vintage autographs, posters, stills, books, magazines, cartoon and comic art, old TV/movies on video, and much more. 10am–4pm. Get there early to get the best finds, and don’t forget to sign up for the door prizes. Winners will be announced throughout the day. Admission is free. Hollywood Frame Gallery, 2427 Bissonnet.

• November 9

2nd Houston Food Truck Fest. Twenty food trucks, live music, and a full bar! See houstonfoodtruckfest.com for times and tickets.

Run in the Park. Tenth annual Hermann Park fun run benefitting the Hermann Park Conservancy. Visit hermannpark.org/run to register.

• November 14

Victorian Funeral Practices. 6 p.m. lecture at the National Museum of Funeral History. Visit nmfh.org for details.

• November 16–December 31

Moody Garden’s Festival of Lights. Head to the island for tons of holiday fun and beautiful light displays. See moodygardens.org.

• November 17

Caring Cabaret Gets Centered! Enjoy a three-course meal at Sorrento Ristorante Italiano and some cool entertainment, all to benefit the Montrose Center. Tickets are $50 to $100, and seating is limited, so call the center at 832/265.9745 fast.

• November 18

The Progressive Forum. A talk by Innocence Project cofounder Barry Scheck at the Wortham Theater Center. See progressiveforumhouston.org for details.

• November 22–24

8th Annual Winter Holiday Art Market. Fresh Arts’ juried holiday art sale is a must-shop occasion. Find out more at spacetaker.org/wham.

• November 22, 2013–February 2, 2014

Ice at Discovery Green. Lace up those skates and hit the frozen lake at Discovery Green park downtown. Details at discoverygreen.com.

• November 23

Kathy Griffin. The D-List hits Houston. At the Hobby Center. Tickets at livenation.com.

• November 28

21st Annual TXU Energy Turkey Trot. Move your feet before you eat! See houstonturkeytrot.org.

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SAVE THE DATE

• December 19, 2013–March 9, 2014

Roads of Arabia: Archaeology and History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, mfah.org.

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HIV Testing

• Daily (Sun.–Fri.)

HIV Testing. Planned Parenthood offers free, anony-
mous, or confidential testing at clinic locations throughout the area. To speak with an HIV counselor: 1-800-230-PLAN. Dickinson: 281/337-7725. Fannin: 713/831-6543. FM1960: 281/587-8081. Greenspoint: 281/445-4553. Huntsville: 936/295-6396. Lufkin: 936/634-8446 x223. Rosenberg: 281/342-3950. Stafford: 281/494-9848.

• Daily (Mon.–Fri.)

HIV Testing. Free HIV testing, with no Gold Card or donation required or requested. 9am–1pm. HCHD Thomas Street Clinic, 2015 Thomas St. • 713/873-4157 • 713/873-4026.

• Daily (Mon.–Fri.)

HIV Testing. Houston Area Community Services (HACS) offers free, confidential HIV testing with results in less than one minute on a daily basis (Mon–Thurs: 9 am–6 pm, Fri: 8 am–5 pm). No appointment necessary. 2150 West 18th St. (Heights area). HACS Testing Calendar with additional outreach locations: hacstxs.org/testing.html. Contact HACS about testing: [email protected] or 713/426-0027.

• Daily (Mon.–Fri.)

HIV Testing. Legacy Community Health Services provides free rapid HIV testing with results in 20 minutes at the following locations on a weekly basis. MONDAYS: Legacy Montrose Clinic (1415 California St.), 11am–6pm; Legacy Lyons Clinic (502 Lyons Ave.), 1–5pm; George Sports Bar, 6–9pm; EJ’s, 9pm–12am • TUESDAYS: Legacy Montrose Clinic, 11am–6pm; Legacy Lyons Clinic, 1–5pm; Midtowne Spa, 5–9pm; 611 Hyde Park Pub, 6:30–9pm • WEDNESDAYS: Legacy Montrose Clinic, 11am–6pm; Legacy Lyons Clinic, 1–5pm; Walgreens–Montrose, 4–8pm; Club Houston, 6–10pm; Crystal Night Club, 10pm–2am • THURSDAYS: Legacy Montrose Clinic, 11am–6pm; Legacy Lyons Clinic, 1–5pm; Walgreens–Lyons, 2–5pm; Midtowne Spa, 5–9pm.; Guava Lamp, 6:30–9pm; Ripcord, 6:30–10pm • FRIDAYS: Legacy Montrose Clinic, 11am–4pm; Club Houston, 1–4pm; Legacy Lyons Clinic, 1–5pm; TC’s Showbar, 4–8pm Tony’s Corner Pocket, 4:30–8:30pm. • Legacy Testing Calendar: http://www.calendarwiz.com/calendars/calendar.php?crd=legacytestingservices&.

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ONGOING

• Weekly (Sundays)

The Women’s Group, a feminist group for all women. 10:15am. First Unitarian Universalist Church’s Sojourner Truth Room, 5200 Fannin St. • 713/529-8571.

• Weekly (Mondays)

EMBody: Whole Health, Wellness and Resiliency peer group. 2pm. Montrose Center, 401 Branard St. • montrosecounselingcenter.org • 713/529-0037.

LBT Breast Cancer Survivors Support Group. 5pm. Montrose Center, 401 Branard St. • montrosecounselingcenter.org • 713/529-0037.

EMBody: Introduction to Yoga. 6pm. Montrose Center, 401 Branard • montrosecounselingcenter.org • 713/529-0037.

Depression Bipolar Support Group. 7pm. Montrose Center, 401 Branard St. • montrosecounselingcenter.org • 713/529-0037.

Helping TransGenders Anonymous, a facilitated sup-port group for all transgenders, supporters, family, and significant others. 7pm. 604 Pacific St. • tgctr.org.

Fathers First. Houston’s original gay fathers group supports gay dads who are dealing with coming-out issues, and family and life challenges after being married to a woman. Meets every Monday except holidays. 7:30pm. Bering Memorial United Methodist Church, 1440 Harold St., Room 230 • fathersfirstofhouston.com.

• Weekly (Tuesdays)

EMBody: Mindfulness, Well-Being, Stress Reduction. 11am. Montrose Center, 401 Branard St. • montrosecounselingcenter.org • 713/529-0037.

HIV Support Group Lunch Brunch. 11am. Bering Memorial UMC, 1440 Harold, Room 214 • 713/526-1017, ext. 202.

HATCH’s Transgender Support Group and Speak Out for Youth. 5pm. Montrose Center, 401 Branard St. • montrosecounselingcenter.org • 713/529-0037.

• Weekly (Wednesdays)

Gulf Pride for Youth, a support group for GLBTIQA youth ages 13–20. 6–9pm. 707 23rd St., Galveston • gulfprideforyouth.org.

HIV Support Group BSSG. 6:30pm. Bering Memorial UMC, 1440 Harold, Fellowship Hall • 713/526-1017.

Zumba exercise class with Crystal Wall. 6:45pm. House of Deréon Media Center, 2204 Crawford St. • 713/772-5175.

Houston Pride Band seeks all brass, woodwind, and percussion players of all skill levels for rehearsal. 7:30pm. Bethel UCC, 1107 Shepherd Dr. • 713/315-2525 • houstonprideband.org.

• Weekly (Thursdays)

Center HIV Support Group. Facilitated support group for HIV-positive individuals. 6pm. Houston GLBT Community Center, Historic Dow School, 1900 Kane St. • houstonglbtcommunitycenter.org • 713/524-3818.

Southern Country, a country-and-western dance troupe, offers free dance lessons. 8:30 p.m. EJ’s Bar, 2517 Ralph St. • southerncountryhouston.com.

• Weekly (Fridays)

HATCH Youth Group. 7pm. Montrose Center, 401 Branard St. • montrosecounselingcenter.org • 713/529-0037.

• Weekly (Sundays)

HATCH Youth Group. 6pm. Montrose Center, 401 Branard St. • montrosecounselingcenter.org • 713/529-0037.

• Semi-monthly (1st and 3rd Fri.)

Positive Brothers United, a social/support group for GLBT, HIV-positive men of color. 6 pm. Montrose Center, 401 Branard St. • [email protected] • 713/454-7548.

• Monthly (1st Sun.)

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Houston provides educational presentations of LGBT topics, small-group confidential discussions, and supportive fellowship. 2pm. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 5501 S. Main St. • pflaghouston.org.

• Monthly (1st Sat.)

First Saturday Arts Market. Local artists display and sell original works of art. 11am–6pm. Wind Water Gallery, 548 West 19th St. Free admission. yalestreetmarket.com.

First Saturday Queer Bingo benefits Houston GLBT Community Center. 4:30pm. Houston GLBT Community Center, Historic Dow School, 1900 Kane St. • houstonglbtcommunity center.org • 713/524-3818.

• Monthly (2nd Tues.)

Free Legal Consultations for PWAs. AIDS Foundation Houston and Katine & Nechman L.L.P. offer 30 minutes of free legal consultation on any legal issue to persons with HIV and AIDS, by appointment. Katine & Nechman, 1111 North Loop West, Suite 180 • lawkn.com • [email protected]  • 713/808-1000.

• Monthly (2nd Thurs.)

Ryan White Planning Council. 11:30am. 2223 W. Loop South • rwpchouston.org • 713-572-3724.

SPRY Potluck for Seniors. 4pm. Montrose Center, 401 Branard St. • montrosecounselingcenter.org • 713/529-0037.

National Leather Association–Houston. Movie night. 7pm. Montrose Center, Room 106 • 832/744-8607.

• Monthly (2nd Sat.)

AssistHers helps lesbians coping with life-threatening illnesses by providing non-medical assistance. Volunteers meet for fellowship and education followed by lunch at a local restaurant. 9:30am–noon. Bering Memorial United Methodist Church, 1440 Harold St. • assisthers.org • 713/521-4628.

National Leather Association–Houston. Leather craft class. Noon. $20+materials. Locations vary. [email protected].

• Monthly (3rd Sun.)

LOAF Meet and Greet. Lesbians Over Age Fifty meet for munchies and fellowship. 2–4pm. Montrose Center, 401 Branard St. • loafhouston.org • 281/467-2578.

• Monthly (3rd Tues.)

Affected Community Committee of the Ryan White Planning Council. Noon. rwpchouston.org • 713-572-3724.

• Monthly (3rd Wed.)

Log Cabin Republicans. Theo’s Restaurant, 812 Westheimer • facebook.comgroups/102199491979/?fref=ts.

• Monthly (3rd Thurs.)

HIV Testing. 1pm. Houston GLBT Community Center, 1900 Kane St. • houstonglbtcommunitycenter.org • 713/524-3818. SPRY Counseling Center, 401 Branard St. • montrosecounselingcenter.org • 713/529-0037.

EMBody: Understanding Mental Health Issues. Rotating topics: addiction, depression, anxiety, bipolar. 5pm. Montrose Center, 401 Branard St. • montrosecounselingcenter.org • 713/529-0037.

EMBody: To Cook or Not to Cook. Demystifying raw foods. 6pm. Montrose Center, 401 Branard St. • montrosecounselingcenter.org • 713/529-0037.

Share with PFLAG Houston in a safe, confidential setting. 7:30–9pm. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church’s Chatham Room, 1805 W. Alabama • pflaghouston.org.

• Monthly (3rd Fri.)

Triple D: Dykes, Dinner, and Discussion offers dinner and conversation about health, family, dating, equality, community awareness, and freedom of speech. 7pm. Houston GLBT Community Center, 1901 Kane St. • houstonglbtcommunitycenter.org • 713/524-3818.

• Monthly (3rd Sat.)

Discovery Green Flea by Night. Local music, kids’ activities, bicycle repair workshop, and 40+ vendors selling vintage clothing, antiques, collectibles, jewelry, and more. 6–10pm. Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St. • discoverygreen.com • 713/400-7336.

• Monthly (4th Sun.)

Share with the Clear Lake satellite of PFLAG Houston in a safe, confidential setting. 2–4pm. Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church Fellowship Hall, 17503 El Camino Real, Clear Lake • pflaghouston.org.
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HIV Testing

• Daily (Sun.–Fri.)

HIV Testing. Planned Parenthood offers free, anonymous, or confidential testing at clinic locations throughout the area. To speak with an HIV counselor: 1-800-230-PLAN. Dickinson: 281/337-7725. Fannin: 713/831-6543. FM1960: 281/587-8081. Greenspoint: 281/445-4553. Huntsville: 936/295-6396. Lufkin: 936/634-8446 x223. Rosenberg: 281/342-3950. Stafford: 281/494-9848.

• Daily (Mon.–Fri.)

HIV Testing. Free HIV testing, with no Gold Card or donation required or requested. 9am–1pm. HCHD Thomas Street Clinic, 2015 Thomas St. • 713/873-4157 • 713/873-4026.

• Daily (Mon.–Fri.)

HIV Testing. HACS, 2150 West 18th • 713/426-0027.

• Daily (Mon.–Fri.)

HIV Testing. Legacy Community Health Services provides free rapid HIV testing with results in 20 minutes at the following locations on a weekly basis. MONDAYS: Legacy Montrose Clinic (1415 California St.), 11am–6pm; Legacy Lyons Clinic (502 Lyons Ave.), 1–5pm; George Sports Bar, 6–9pm; EJ’s, 9pm–12am • TUESDAYS: Legacy Montrose Clinic, 11am–6pm; Legacy Lyons Clinic, 1–5pm; Midtowne Spa, 5–9pm; 611 Hyde Park Pub, 6:30–9pm • WEDNESDAYS: Legacy Montrose Clinic, 11am–6pm; Legacy Lyons Clinic, 1–5pm; Walgreens–Montrose, 4–8pm; Club Houston, 6–10pm; Crystal Night Club, 10pm–2am • THURSDAYS: Legacy Montrose Clinic, 11am–6pm; Legacy Lyons Clinic, 1–5pm; Walgreens–Lyons, 2–5pm; Midtowne Spa, 5–9pm.; Guava Lamp, 6:30–9pm; Ripcord, 6:30–10pm • FRIDAYS: Legacy Montrose Clinic, 11am–4pm; Club Houston, 1–4pm; Legacy Lyons Clinic, 1–5pm; TC’s Showbar, 4–8pm Tony’s Corner Pocket, 4:30–8:30pm. • Legacy Testing Calendar: http://www.calendarwiz.com/calendars/calendar.php?crd=legacytestingservices&.

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Marene Gustin

Marene Gustin has written about Texas culture, food, fashion, the arts, and Lone Star politics and crime for television, magazines, the web and newspapers nationwide, and worked in Houston politics for six years. Her freelance work has appeared in the Austin Chronicle, Austin-American Statesman, Houston Chronicle, Houston Press, Texas Monthly, Dance International, Dance Magazine, the Advocate, Prime Living, InTown magazine, OutSmart magazine and web sites CultureMap Houston and Austin, Eater Houston and Gayot.com, among others.

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