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PROUD MONTH
A selected listing from a very full June calendar
Take a deep breath. Unless you have cracked
the whole cloning thing, you simply can’t
make all the events during the month devoted
to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender pride.
But you can pick some favorites. Here are selected
highlights from the official lineup compiled
by the Pride Committee of Houston. Check out
www.pridehouston.org for more details and the
complete calendar.
• LHI Rainbow Health Fair
Saturday, June 5, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
The Lesbian Health Initiative will provide free
services by appointment, including mammograms
and HIV/STD testing and counseling at Montrose
Clinic.
www.lhihouston.org
• Profiles in Pride: That’s Entertainment
Monday, June 7, 7:30 p.m.
Each Monday in June, the Texas Triangle will
present documentaries on GLBT people in show
business, beginning with the landmark 1995 film
The Celluloid Closet, at 1415 California. Other
movies in the series: Radical Harmonies, Dee
Mosbacher’s new chronicle of the women’s
music movement, and Out of the Closet, Off the
Screen: The Life of Williams Haines.
www.txtriangle.com
• Eat Out & Chip In
Thursday, June 10
Several local restaurants will donate a portion
of tabs from meals on this day to the Houston
chapter of DIFFA/Design Industries Foundation
Fighting AIDS. Participating spots include Barnaby’s,
Benjy’s in The Village, Cabo Montrose,
Carmelo’s Italian Restaurant, Dessert Gallery
Bakery & Cafe, Niko Niko’s Greek & American
Café, St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin,
and Zula New American Cuisine.
www.diffa.org
• The Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933–1945
Friday, June 11
Holocaust Museum Houston opens this exhibition
of photographs and artifacts that recount the
Nazi’s attempt to eradicate homosexuality.
Volunteers from the Gulf Coast Archive & Museum
of GLBT History will help unpack and set up the
show. See page 64 for more information and images.
www.hmh.org
• Houston Pride 5K Fun Run & Walk
Sunday, June 12, 7:30 a.m.
The Houston Montrose Athletic Association has
added a one-mile walk to the course, which will
begin at Sabine and Allen Parkway. Proceeds will
benefit AssistHers.
www.geocities.com/houstonpride5k
• Empower
Saturday June 12, 1-8 p.m.
Sunday, June 13, noon-5 p.m.
The Greater Houston GLBT Chamber of Commerce
has moved the annual community expo to June this
year. New attractions at the George R. Brown
Convention Center event will include a Pet Pavilion
and a Kid’s Pavilion.
www.ghgcc.org
• Lift Off: Our Launch into Pride
Saturday, June 12, 9:30 p.m.–3:30 a.m.
Jai Rodriguez, the culture maven from Bravo’s
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, will serve as
guest emcee and perform at this party and dance,
the official Pride kickoff celebration at the
George R. Brown Convention Center. DJ Mark Tarbox
from Los Angeles will spin tunes beginning at
11 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the co-hosting
chamber and Pride Committee.
www.pridehouston.org
• Grand Marshal Reception
Friday, June 18, 7–9 p.m.
The marshals of the 2004 parade will be honored
at this event in the JPMorgan Chase lobby downtown.
DJ Limey will provide music.
www.pridehouston.org
• Free Will and Wanton Lust
Friday, June 18, 8 p.m.
Unhinged Productions will present the Nicky Silver
comedy again on June 19 and June 25 at Stages
Repertory Theatre.
www.u-p.org
• Equality Knocks Pride Block Walk
Saturday, June 19, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Volunteers will gather at the Houston GLBT Community
Center, then go door-to-door spreading the word
about marriage equality in this effort organized
by the Houston Gay & Lesbian Political Caucus,
Lesbian Gay Rights Lobby of Texas, and Progressive
Voters in Action. To volunteer: 713/521-1000,
ext. 2.
www.equalityknocks.org
• Jocks in Dresses
Saturday, June 19, 7–10 p.m.
The renowned drag performer Bubba D. Licious
will emcee the annual Montrose Softball League
cross-dressing show at Rich’s Houston.
Proceeds will benefit the Houston GLBT Community
Center and the league.
www.montrosesoftballleague.com
• XALT 2004
Sunday, June 20, 7 p.m.
Community Gospel Church will host an evening
of praise and worship featuring local talent.
www.communitygospel.org
• Pride Week Interfaith Worship Service & Community
Reception
Sunday, June 20, 7 p.m.
Sponsored by the Interfaith Alliance for Inclusiveness,
the service at Bering Memorial United Methodist
Church will feature Dr. Louie Crew, the Episcopal
activist and Rutgers professor, with music provided
by the Gay Men’s Chorus Ensemble, the Bering
Chancel Choir, the Resurrection MCC choir, and
the Taylor David Trio. An 8 p.m. reception will
follow the service.
Details: 713/812-9014
• Baile Internacional 2004
Friday, June 25, 8 p.m.–1 a.m.
The Latino group GLOBO (Gays and Lesbians Organized
by Orgullo) will present the annual black-tie
gala at Guest House Suites/Inn. Proceeds will
benefit local nonprofit groups.
www.globohouston.org
• Official Pre-Parade Party
Friday, June 25, 9 p.m.–3 a.m.
Grammy-winning DJ Hex Hector of Miami will spin
classic remixes at this bash at Boaka Bar/Mercury
Lounge. A portion of proceeds from official parade
parties will benefit the Pride Committee.
www.pridehouston.org
• Pre-Parade Festival
Saturday, June 26, 4–11 p.m.
Before the big event, stop by Westheimer and
Yoakum for the brand-new Pride beer garden. The
M2M Entertainment dance tent will feature Texas
DJ talent. Cabo Montrose will host VIP bleacher
seating for the parade.
www.pridehouston.org
• The Parade
Saturday, June 26, 8:45 p.m.
The nighttime parade rolls with more than 130
entries along Westheimer from Woodhead to Whitney.
www.pridehouston.org
• Official Pride Post-Parade Party
Saturday, June 26, 10 p.m.–4 a.m.
Club favorite Pat Hodge sings her Billboard top
10 hits, including “Love Revolution,” at
Club GO downtown. New York DJ Warren Gluck will
provide additional music. www.pridehouston.org
• Official Pride After-Party
Sunday, June 27, 3:30–10 a.m.
The festivities continue through the morning
at Opus with a performance by dance-music icon
Dynasty and more music spun by DJ Dawna Montel
of Los Angeles.
www.pridehouston.org
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