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HRC and The Normal Anomaly Initiative Host a “Party with a Purpose”

The Human Rights Campaign and The Normal Anomaly Initiative will host “Party with a Purpose,” blending entertainment, harm reduction, and…

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Cleo Roasting and Cavo Coffee Brew Community with Every Cup

Cleo Roasting Co. and sister café Cavo Coffee are OutSmart’s 2025 favorites, celebrated for queer visibility, women-led sourcing, and brewing…

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Chanel Chowdhury Shakes Things Up at Pearl Bar

From curating cocktails for weekly drag-king nights to serving community with pride, Chanel Chowdhury has become a heartbeat of Houston’s…

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Duewa “Kaya” Spicer Centers Pleasure and Healing at Infinite Zen Therapy

Queer nonbinary therapist Duewa “Kaya” Spicer reimagines healing through Infinite Zen Therapy, where inclusivity, pleasure, and acceptance guide clients toward…

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City Cellars HTX Serves Flavor, Views, and Community Pride

From Cajun-Southern brunch boards to skyline views, City Cellars HTX is OutSmart readers’ 2025 pick for Favorite New Restaurant and…

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Golden Love: Jess and Trish’s Mountaintop Wedding in Washington

Jess and Trish met on Hinge, fell in love through honesty and adventure, and celebrated their September 2024 mountain wedding…

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Gay Softball World Series Opening Party

Hundreds of athletes and supporters packed 713 Music Hall in downtown Houston for the Opening Stampede of the 48th annual…

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Varsity Bar Honors Montrose Legacy at Former Eagle Houston Site

Jeff Harmon’s Varsity Bar opens at the former Eagle Houston site, honoring Montrose’s LGBTQ legacy while adding a fresh mix…

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Houston Art Weeks to Debut in October

Houston Art Weeks launches October 10–19, spotlighting the city’s visual arts scene while raising support for mental health services through…

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Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Restore LGBTQ Youth Crisis Hotline Services

Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Lisa Murkowski introduced a bill to reinstate LGBTQ crisis support through the 988 suicide hotline, following…

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