JUNE

Weekly (Mon.—Sun.)

HIV Testing. The Montrose Clinic now offers free confidential HIV testing every day of the week at the following locations. Monday: Keys West (817 W. Dallas), 8 pm—midnight. Tuesday: The Club Houston (2205 Fannin), 8 pm—midnight. Wednesday: Mary's (1022 Westheimer), 4—8 pm; the Houston Lesbian & Gay Community Center (803 Hawthorne), 6—9 pm; Ripcord (715 Fairview), 9 pm—midnight; EJ’s (2517 Ralph), 10 pm—1 am; and Midtowne Spa (3100 Fannin), 10 pm—1 am. Thursday: The Outpost (1419 Richmond), 4 pm—8 pm; Brazos River Bottom (2400 Brazos), 8 pm—midnight; Cousins (817 Fairview), 8 pm—midnight; and Toyz Disco (5322 Glenmont), 10 pm—1 am. Friday: The
Meatrack (2915 San Jacinto), 10 pm—2 am; EJ’s (2517 Ralph), 10 pm—1am; and Midtowne Spa (3100 Fannin), 10 pm—1 am. Saturday: Viviana’s (5219 Washington), 11 pm—2 am. Sunday: Club Inergy (5750 Chimney Rock), 9 pm—midnight. The clinic also offers classes for those
newly diagnosed with HIV or Hepatitis C. For more info: 713/830-3000.

2 & 15 (Sun. & Sat.)

Wellness and Psychic Expos. Explore alternative healthcare medicine & products, including vitamins & magnets. Try aromatherapy, acupressure, & reflexology. Consult top Houston psychics. CenterPoint, 1920 Hollister. Info: 713-932-7224 or www.centerpointhouston.com. Starting June 3: classes in pilates, yoga, tai chi, feng shui, and meditation.

8 (Sat.)

Lesbian Health Initiative‘s annual health fair includes free mammograms (by appointment only). 8 am—4 pm @ Resurrection MCC, corner of TC Jester and 11th Streeet. For more info, e-mail LHIHouston00@aol.com.

8 (Sat.)

"Babes in Boots" Dance Party for women & friends has been rescheduled for tonight. The event will feature the best dance music from the ’80s, ’90s, and the new millennium. It’ll be unrestrained fun from 9 pm—2 am @ the Engine Room (one of Houston’s premier
music venues), 1515 Pease (down-
town, between LaBranch & Crawford). Admission $15. For more info: www.hwfestival.org/dance.htm.

8 (Sat.)

Houston Gay and Lesbian Pride 5K Run/Walk. The 3.1-mile race along Memorial Dr. between Sabine St. & Waugh Dr. is an official part of Houston Gay & Lesbian Pride 2002 and benefits AssistHers. The race starts at 7:30 am and will conclude with a party on Sabine Bridge and presentation of awards & door prizes. All participants will receive a T-shirt. Fee is $18. To download a registration form, go to www.geocities.com/houstonpride5k/index.html. Forms are also available at the Memorial Park tennis center, Lobo, & Crossroads Market. Online registration: www.SignMeUpSports.com. To volunteer, call Mac Crone at 713/661-8919.

8 & 9 (Sat. & Sun.)

Celebration! Political upheaval, civil rights, Stonewall, and the liberation of the human spirit–from Motown to Mama Cass, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Houston celebrates the ’60s with the tunes you love to sing. Take a groovy trip back to decade of peace & love at 8 pm on Saturday, 3 pm on Sunday, @ Heinen Theater, 3517 Austin at Holman, on the Houston Community College central campus in Midtown. Tickets are available online at www.gmch.org/tickets or through Box Office Tickets at 800/494-8497 or TDD 888/833-8497.

9 (Sun.)

Whirlpool! Party Texas presents the 14th Annual Pool Party! Starting at a private residence for a few hundred people, this party has outgrown its former location, becoming Houston's largest annual poolside event and still growing! Giveaways, Mr. Party Texas contest, and much more! The Pool Party is followed by the 3rd annual Swimsuit Party at Rich's nightclub, conveniently just a block away. Everyone ages 21 and up welcome. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. 1—7 pm at Club Houston, 2200 Fannin (downtown), 713/659-4998. For more info: 713/859-7988. Tickets available at Rich's, Basic Brothers, or with a credit card online at www.partytx.com.

14 (Fri.)

ComedySportz, an improvisational comedy show, celebrates Father’s Day. So, if you have a father, grandfather, or father-in-law, or any other form of fatherhood recognized in the state of Texas, you can enjoy the improvisational comedic services of ComedySportz alongside your childhood hero, and they’ll let your fatherly advisor in for free. 8 pm @ Lambert Hall, 1703 Heights Blvd. at 17th St. Admission is $10 (for all those who are not fathers). For more info/reservations: 713/868-1444.

15 (Sat.)

Jade Esteban Estrada in San Antonio. Latin pop star, performance artist, gay activist, & director Jade Esteban Estrada will be honored in his hometown as grand marshal at the 20th annual San Antonio Pride Parade and Festival 2002. The San Antonio native is a LGBT "Texas treasure" to the community because he is the only Texan ever to have earned international recognition for his work & visibility for lesbian & gay rights on an international level. For more on Estrada, visit www.getjaded.com.

15 (Sat.)

Grey Party XX. Community artists & graphic designers are invited to submit poster entries for this coming October’s Grey Party XX, Houston’s HIV-AIDS charities annual circuit party. The winning design, to be featured on party invitations, advertisements, & as part of the event location’s decor, is to incorporate an "industrial theme" that reflects the group’s long-standing signature image of male prowess. Judges for the competition will be this year’s hosts. June 15 is the deadline for all submissions. The winner will be announced the week of July 1. Artists & graphic designers who would like to enter their work: contact Bruce Chambers, president of Grey Party XX, at 713/529-9304 or 713/822-1577.

22 (Sat.)

Art of the Deal. David Aylsworth, Alma Chavarria, David Groover, Tori McMillan, Patrick Palmer, Vera Taylor, and other talented local artists will have their work on the silent-auction block at the first-ever Community Center Art Festival. Alysworth, a respected painter with work in the permanent collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, will offer one of his exuberant canvases in the auction. His oil-on-canvas work is (You Can’t Get) A Man with a Gun, 2000, 24 x 24 inches. This official Pride event at the Houston Lesbian & Gay Community Center will include an array of works, including paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, and craft pieces. All proceeds from the sales of works will benefit the center. The gala evening, which helps kick off Pride celebrations in the city, will include refreshments and live entertainment. 7:30 pm @ the Houston Lesbian & Gay Community Center, 803 Hawthorne. Cost is $10. More info: 713/524-3818 or www.hlgcc.org.

22 (Sat.)

2002 Summer Print Sale. Houston Center for Photography features work by over 40 local & regional artists. 10 am—6 pm @ Gremillion & Co. Fine Art Inc., 2501 Sunset Blvd. Valet parking will be available, and music & refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public. Info: 713/529-4755.

27 (Thu.)

Family to Family Adoptions, a nonprofit licensed agency, is offering a free adoption seminar discussing how to adopt a child in less than one year. They currently have programs in the U.S., China, Guatemala, Russia, Vietnam, & other countries. They work with single men, single women, & couples 25 to 65 years of age. A free informational is included. 6:30—8:30 pm @ Bellaire Hospital, 5314 Dashwood, Bellaire, TX. For more info: 281/342-4042; e-mail info@fam2fam.org or fam2fam@aol.com; website www.fam2fam.org.

28 (Fri.)

Hispanic Black Tie Soiree. A Baile Steering Group has formed to bring back the popular Hispanic black tie soiree & dance held during Houston’s Lesbian & Gay Pride Week. This year’s theme, "Baile Internacional 2002," embraces the different cultures, nationalities, & ethnicities in our diverse community. Performing will be Tejano Music Awards nominee, Grupo Stampede. Monies raised at the dance will benefit lesbian & gay community groups. 9 pm @ the Ripley House Ballroom, 4410 Navigation. Tickets/info: Linda Morales at 713/522-9564.

28 (Fri.)

GoGirlsRock! Houston Pride. A "Girls Night Out" for the women of Houston features live music: 8 pm–Melinda Mones (Houston); 8:45 pm–Astrogin (Dallas); 9:30 pm–Amanda’s Waiting (New York City); 10:30 pm–Beth Puorro & members of Echoset (Austin); 11:30 pm–Carol Plunk (Memphis); 12:30 am–Liviya Compean (Houston). Tag team emcees for the evening: Carol Wyatt (began 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at Meteor); Chelsea Beauchamp (local singer/songwriter); Carline Burum (previous owner of Toopees); Karen Myrow (marketing director, GoGirlsMusic); & Madalyn Sklar (founder/editor, GoGirlsMusic). Admission is $7. Doors open at 7 pm @ the Rhythm Room, 1815 Washington, 713/863-0943. More info: www.GoGirlsMusic.com or www.GoGirlsRock.com. Then on Saturday, look for the GoGirls yellow Jeep in the pride parade. GoGirls staff & Friday’s performing artists will be passing out GoGirls temporary tattoos, artist CDs & more. Don’t miss it . . . Cuz Chicks Rock!

29 (Sat.)

Houston Pride Parade. The Pride Committe of Houston needs volunteers for the parade (8:45—11 pm) and related events. Contact info: phone 713/529-6979; fax 713/529-6929; e-mail info@pridehouston.org; mail Pride Committee of Houston, P.O. Box 66071, Houston 77266-6071. Office location: 803 Hawthorne.

30 (Sun.)

What You Think of Me Is None of My Business. is a seminar led by Dr. Terry Cole-Whittaker, author, inspirational & motivational speaker & teacher, and businesswoman. The seminar is based on Cole-Whittaker’s book of the same title. Stop allowing others to control your life. Don’t let the criticism, anger, or judgments from "them" make you feel guilty & miserable. Learn how to spot both friends & enemies. Be courageous & get what you need from life. Free yourself from fear & negative people. Learn techniques to make you more positive, confident, blissful, & rich. Live your life as you choose, not as they choose. 1:30—4:30 pm @ Creative Life Spiritual Center, 5326 Spring-Stuebner, 281/350-5157. Cost is $30.

PLANNING AHEAD FOR JULY & BEYOND

July 3 (Wed.)

HIV Services for Houston Parolees. The Bering Omega Care Center is a licensed adult day-care facility operated by Bering Omega Community Services for people with HIV disease. This past February, they began offering "First Wednesdays," a lecture series on HIV-related topics for social services & nursing professionals. Tonight’s topic is "HIV Services for Houston Parolees." Lectures are free of charge, and certificates of attendance are available for obtaining continuing education units. Speakers are Michael Eckenfels, RN, LSMW, and Andrew McPhaul, LPC. A complimentary light supper will be served. Although there is no fee for participation, space is limited and reservations are required. Social services & nursing professionals: 713/520-7070, ext. 141, for reservations.

July 3 & 4 (Wed. & Thu.)

Boys4toys. For the 3rd year, Boys4toys is back at Dallas’s Wyndham Garden Park Central to dance the night away on July 3 and to be cool by the pool on July 4. Passes (good for both events) are $50 (or $40 and $20 at the door respectively). Both events will sell out, so book your room early to avoid the last-minute rush. Call 800-WYNDHAM and mention "Boys4toys" for special $69 for single/double rooms. Proceeds from the back-to-back parties assist with Boys4toys’s December production of Toys in Boyland, a mega toy-drive party. Last year, the group gave over 11,000 toys to critically abused & less fortunate children. More info: www.boys4toys.org or 214/522-5200.

July 4 (Thu.)

2002 BP Power of Freedom. Highlighting this event will be Sky Freedom, Houston’s largest 4th of July fireworks spectacular. The Grammy Award-winning Doobie Brothers, a favorite ’70s rock ’n’ roll band with hits including "Takin’ It to the Streets," "Jesus Is Just Alright with Me," and "China Grove," will perform in a live concert. Four stages will feature the diverse sounds of America, including country, Latino, jazz, rock, rhythm & blues, and oldies. Skydivers & plane fly-overs will entertain the crowd. Admission is $5 ($2 for 12 and under, free for children under 3). More info: www.festivalsofhouston.com.

August 3—11 (Sat.—Sun.)

National Association of Black and White Men Together (NABWMT) is holding its 22nd annual convention in Miami. A plenary session will be addressed by Louie Crew, associate professor of English at Rutgers University. A second plenary session will feature an address by Dr. James T. Sears, an independent scholar who has authored or edited 13 books, including Rebels, Rubyfruit, and Rhinestones. A variety of workshops is scheduled: gay estate planning, sexuality and sex, homosexuality behind bars, reapportionment and black America, and the media & the African-American electorate during the Florida 2000 election (at press time, more workshops were being scheduled). Also on the agenda: a "No Talent/Talent Show," a more somber & poignant memorial service, and a one-day Multi-racial/Multi-cultural Institute at the convention in Miami Beach, Florida,
@ the Shelborne Beach Resort. Registration/inquiries: 305/545-6105; fax 305/545-0508; e-mail alwakefield@aol.com or nabwmt@mindspring.com.

October 17—21 (Thu.—Mon.)

Texas Lesbian Conference (TLC) honors its 15th anniversary with its first-ever conference at sea. Attendees will board the Carninval ship "Celebration" in Galveston & cruise to Cozumel, Mexico, for 4 days of fun, entertainment, & conference activities. The conference theme, "What Lesbians Really Want," will examine the changing needs of lesbians in Texas and how TLC can continue to serve its community. Speakers & workshops will be offered on-board ship. Michele Balan, known as "da Comic Princess," will entertain. All-inclusive tickets (cruise & meals on board, entertainment, port taxes, & conference fees) begin at $439 per person (double occupancy). Reservations: Stan the Cruise Man, toll free, at 1-866-200-2086 or e-mail Stan@CruisingWithPride.com. For more info on the conference: www.texaslesbianconference.org.

October 17—21 (Thu.—Mon.)

Bisexual/Men’s Awareness Institute Con-ference.This three-day weekend in San Diego’s Mission Valley is hosted by the American Institute of Bisexuality (AIB), an organization founded 10 years ago to educate the public about the subject of bisexuality. The AIB created this conference in 2000 expressly to allow bisexual and bi curious men to gather in a safe, supportive environment to dialogue on their issues of concern, including their feelings of invisibility & the societal pressures to remain closeted. This 3rd annual conference will offer approximately 12 workshops (covering themes including coming out, relationships, culture, spirituality, identity, health, & more) & numerous social events. There will be a Friday night no-host welcome reception, a Saturday evening banquet with live entertainment, as well as time to explore San Diego. Registration fees: $40—$120 depending upon the activities selected & whether registration has been completed by the Sept. 27 early-bird deadline. Southwest Airlines is offering a special discount for conference attendees. More info: www.bisexual.org/pages/newconf/sdsandiego/. Workshop info: Alexei Guren at 206/709-8676 or Alexei_Guren@msn.com. Inquiries about AIB: Dr. Fritz Klein at 619/542-0088 or FritzKlein@aol.com.

October 24—26 (Thu.—Sat.)

LGBT Medical Conference. Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) is holding its 20th annual conference in Toronto. The conference is designed for physicians & other healthcare professionals and provides both Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits and Continuing Education Units (CEU) to attendees through dozens of workshops & seminars that relate to LGBT health. The 3-day program will focus on primary care & biopsychosocial issues, as well as policy & advocacy. The conference will take place at the Fairmont’s Royal York Hotel in Toronto, Canada. More info & early-bird registration discounts are available at the GLMA website: www.glma.org.

November 2—9 (Sat.—Sat.)

2002 Sydney Gay Games. The Houston Montrose Athletic Association with Mark Hoyer of American Express Travel will be the resource contact for the Houston contingent that will be going to the games. Hoyer has worked out a travel package that includes discounted hotel & flight rates. Visit the 2002 Sydney Gay Games website at www.sydney2002.org.au for more info about the events & registration. For reservations, call Mark at 713/365-6266 (reservation cost $210).

PERFORMING ARTS

• Beauty and the Beast. The elaborate Broadway production, based on the animated film, finallly returns to Houston, where it had its pre-Broadway premiere nine years ago. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast tells the story of Belle, a lovely, independent young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in an evil spell. If the prince can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end. But time is running out. If Belle cannot help the Beast learn his lesson soon, he & his entire castle household will be doomed for all eternity. The Tony Award-winning musical is part of the 2001-02 Broadway in Houston series presented by the Society for the Performing Arts. June 5—16 @ Jones Hall. Purchase tickets ($21.25—$63.25) at the Jones Hall box office, at Ticketmaster locations, at www.ticketmaster.com, or 713/629-3700.

• Blade to the Heat is a searing exploration of gay love in the world of 1950s boxing. A relative newcomer to the boxing scene, the Mexican-American Pedro Quinn wins a surprise decision against Mantequilla Decima, a Cuban and the undisputed middleweight champion. The unlikely loss and Quinn’s uncertain happiness over his victory against his own long-time hero unsettles the former champ. Decima cannot fathom his loss and tries desperately to find some answers. Another boxer, Wilfred Vinal, throws poison into the brew by calling Decima a "maricon," the "queer" epithet in Spanish, then leveling the same charge against Quinn. Decima tries to find solace in the arms of his girlfriend, but her responses only add to his growing doubts about himself. Vinal realizes he has found a weak link in Decima’s chain, and he rattles that chain to his advantage. Quinn is no less disturbed because he is discovering that his friendship with Garnet maintains a special hold on him. The action comes to a bloody confrontation in the ring. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, through June 8 @ Unhinged Productions, 3304 LaBranch. Tickets $15 ($12 seniors). Reservations/more info: 713/524-8707.

• Clear. Houston’s first all-women dance collective, Weave Dance Company, premieres Clear, the much-anticipated continuation of their fall concert, Shiver Stories. Clear is not a continuation/conclusion in the sense of character or narrative, but rather in evolution: an attempt to bring light to the darkness, to better understand the cycle of death and renewal. Shiver Stories was the death, Clear, the intended rebirth. However, in the development of choreography, it was obvious that there is something in between: Transition. Clear explores the transition between depletion/detriment/demise of the human spirit and resurgence/rebirth/restoration of life. Continuing in the vein of Shiver Stories, Clear is a visual and ideological departure for Weave and showcases fresh, untried theatricality. 8 p.m., Thursday—Saturday, June 13—15, @ DiverseWorks Artspace, 1117 East Freeway. Tickets are $50 on the 13th, which includes the cocktail buffet at 6:30 p.m. and the dessert reception at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 for the 14th and 15th performances. 713/526-6884.

• Come Up and Slay Me Sometime and Marriage Can Be Murder are presented by Mystery Café, home of Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. • In their new original production Come Up and Slay Me Sometime, the troupe runs roughshod over Texas history of the 1920s, as a national radio broadcast takes place at a floating speakeasy. In attendance: flappers, gangsters, historical figures, Mae West, & Abraham Lincoln. With a combination like that, somebody’s going to wind up dead. • Marriage Can Be Murder takes place at a disastrous wedding ceremony and can serve as either a warning to lovebirds or a soothing balm to those who have already posted banns, as they can say, "Well, at least our wedding wasn’t that bad!" • Come Up and Slay Me runs Saturday nights at 8 pm in repertory with Marriage Can Be Murder, which runs Friday nights at 8 pm. Both shows are presented at Marriott West Loop, 1750 West Loop South at San Felipe. Info: 713/944-2583 or www.mysterycafehouston.com.

• Dirty Little Showtunes–Encore, conceived and written by Tom Orr, is part two of the original Dirty Little Showtunes that was produced by Theatre New West early last year, which was a hit with critics and audiences alike and was held over. It follows the format of Forbidden Broadway, a satirical revue in its 20th year in New York, which uses new lyrics to Broadway showtunes to spoof the industry. Dirty Little Showtunes—Encore does the same thing, only with a gay male context. It has had very successful productions in Seattle, Chicago, and San Francisco. Dirty Little Showtunes—Encore, like the original, is directed by Joe Watts. Tickets are $20. Through June 28 (Fridays and Saturdays only, 8 p.m.) @ Theatre New West, 1415 California (on the ground floor of the Sonoma Restaurant building). NOTE: The performance on Friday, June 28, is an official event of Gay & Lesbian Pride Week. Reservations: 713/394-0464. For more info: 713/522-2204.

• Houston Ballet. Don Quixote is poignant, passionate, & sizzling with spice. Plenty of fancy footwork, authentic Spanish-flavored dance, & comic interludes bring to life the story based on Cervantes’s classic novel. In the ballet, the idealistic, eccentric Don Quixote goes on a quest in search of his ideal woman Dulcinea–while real-life lovers Kitri & Basilio battle against all odds & unite in true love. 7:30 pm on June 6, 8, 14, & 15; 2 pm on June 9 & 16. Tickets are available by calling 713/227-ARTS (2787) or in person at the Wortham Ticket Center in the Wortham Theater Center. For more info: www.houstonballet.org.

• The Invention of Love by Tom Stoppard. From the author of recent Alley favorites Travesties and The Real Thing comes this fantastical look at the life of A.E. Housman, renowned classical scholar and one of England’s favorite poets. Through June 23 @ the Alley Theatre, 615 Texas Ave. Tickets ($40 & $45) can be purchased at www.alleytheatre.org, at the Alley box office, or by calling 713/228-8421.

• Light Up the Sky. The leading actress, producer, director, & others involved with an experimental new play are in a feverish state of joyful anticipation of the expected great success of their new show. When opening night seems like a flop, despair & savage recriminations are exchanged. Will the troupe be transformed yet again when the reviews come in? Moss Hart presents us with a scathing, yet affectionate, portrait of the zany & mercurial personalities involved with theater. Tickets $12 (students/seniors $10). Through June 29, Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm @ The Company Onstage, 536 Westbury Square, 713/726-1216.

• Making Porn. Adult stars Ryan Idol and Chris Steele have been slated to head the cast in a new production of Ronnie Larsen’s comedy "Making Porn," to be initially produced in Austin. Naughty Austin Productions, an award-winning comedy troupe, pre-cast Idol and Steele to portray "Jack" and "Ray," respectively. Idol portrayed Jack Hawk in the original off Broadway version of the show; Steele is performing in his first leading on-stage role. "We have chosen [Idol and Steele] not only because of their status in the industry but because we believe they both can really act, bringing talent and humanity to the role," says Blake Yelavich, artistic director of Naughty Austin. "Though the guys will offer plenty of eye candy, the new ideas for mounting the play are so good, we’re not going to rely solely on the nudity to fill the house." June 13—July 13 @ Hyde Park Theater, Wed.—Sat. evenings, with early and late showings. Adults only. Ticket info: www.naughtyaustin.com or 512/407-8877.

• On Approval. A wealthy widow invites a man who has adored her for years to join her in remote Scotland for one month to see if they are compatible for marriage. The "experiment" proves to be a success, although not exactly in the way she had intended. A bright comedy of manners in the style of Noël Coward. Through June 9 @ Main Street Theater in Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd. Tickets are $20—$30. Info: 713/524-6706 or www.mainstreettheater.com.

• The Story of Burford, Category 5! is about a force 5 hurricane that cuts a new ship channel through the Bayou City. Through August 31 @ Radio Music Theatre, 2623 Colquitt. Desserts, munchies, champagnes, wines, beers, cappuccino, & soft drinks are available for purchase throughout the show. Admission $16, reservations required, tickets must be purchased in advance at the theater or by calling 713/522-7722.

• Unidentified Human Remains and the True Nature of Love. Nine years and 60 productions later, the definitive Theater LaB Houston (TLH) play marks its return with a new production of the play that launched TLH in 1993. A contemporary drama set in Edmonton, Alberta, it centers on a group of young people whose lives intersect and bleed into one another as they search for meaningful relationships while a serial killer terrorizes the city at night. Time magazine named it one of the 10 best plays of 1991. Its initial run played to sold-out houses and received critical reviews setting high marks for things to come. Adults only. Tickets $22. Fridays & Saturdays, 8 pm, through June 15, @ Theater LaB Houston, 1706 Alamo. Info: 713/868-7516 or www.theaterlabhouston.com.

PERFORMING ARTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

• The Wizard of Oz. We are off to see the wizard, as Dorothy, Toto, & the wonderful friends they find in the Land of Oz are again traveling the yellow brick road. Just be careful of that wicked withch. Tickets $6. Saturdays at 11 am & 1:30 pm, through June 29 @ The Company Onstage, 536 Westbury, 713/726-1216.

RADIO

• After Hours. Saturdays, midnight to 3 am. Featuring the QMZ (Queer Music Zone) with Jimmy Carper. KPFT 90.1 FM, 713/526-5738.

• Queer Voices. Mondays, 8-10 pm. Features, news, music, interviews, reviews, and commentary. KPFT 90.1 FM, 713/526-4000.

ART/PHOTOGRAPHY

• Americanos: Latino Life in the United States presents 120 photographs by 32 of the nation’s top photojournalists, offering an extraordinary view of the breadth & variety of the Latino experience, and encompassing the spectra of national origin, economic status, education, profession, religion, & language. Images are organized into sections that focus on working life, family, spiritual life, community, recreation, and culture & the arts. From celebrities such as Gloria Estefan and actress Rita Moreno, to a flag seamtress in Houston, the subjects convey a huge chunk of Latino life. Through Aug. 4 @ the Museum of Fine Arts, 1001 Bissonnet, 713/639-7300.

• The Grandeur of Viceregal Mexico: Treasures from the Museo Franz Mayer examines the rich heritage of Mexico through works produced over three centuries from 1521 to 1821. The arts of Mexico as manifested in the collection of the Museo Franz Mayer in Mexico City reveal a fascinating confluence of cultures from Europe, Asia, & Meso-America that gives the Mexican arts their unique qualities. The exhibition includes painting & sculpture, furniture, metals, porcelain, & Talavera earthenware. The pieces once belonged to the banker/collector Franz Mayer, who settled in Mexico City in 1905. He became a prominent financier, and about 1920 became a pioneer collector of the arts of Vice Regal Mexico. He left his collections as a legacy to the people of Mexico. Through Aug. 4 @ the Museum of Fine Arts, 1001 Bissonnet, 713/639-7300.

• Slant: Bold Asian American Images. This group show presents a smattering of works by emerging Asian American artists from around the country. Working in a variety of media, these works approach issues of identity and bi-culturalism, some with head-on aggression and others with subtle grace. Through June 30 @ DiverseWorks, 1117 East Freeway, 713/223-8346, www.diverseworks.org.

• Women in the Visual and Literary Arts (WIVLA) presents an open show through July 1 @ the Omni Hotel on Woodway. Info: 281/444-1118.