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Stage
Aaron Alon’s New Musical Takes On Conversion Therapy with Heart
Composer Aaron Alon debuts The Chosen Ones, a musical about LGBTQ teens at a conversion camp. The world premiere opens in August with a collaborative creative team.
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Asian American and Pacific Islanders
Bibi Xia Creates Spaces for Sapphic Joy and Belonging in Houston
Bibi Xia is reshaping Houston’s LGBTQ+ scene with joyful, intentional events at Pearl Bar, creating space for sapphic women, queer sports fans, and later-in-life community members.
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Arts & Entertainment
Houston Ballet Premieres Stanton Welch’s New Adaptation of Raymonda
Houston Ballet artistic director Stanton Welch debuts a new full-length adaptation of Raymonda, blending classic choreography with emotional storytelling and stunning design.
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Arts & Entertainment
Latino/a/x Dance Festival Highlights the Power of Performance and Identity
The Texas Latino/a/x Contemporary Dance Festival showcases powerful works exploring identity, immigration, and resilience—highlighting how dance serves as a vital form of political and cultural expression.
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Arts & Entertainment
Todd Waite Retires from the Alley Theatre with Farewell Performance as Sherlock Holmes
Actor Todd Waite retires from the Alley Theatre after 25 years, leaving as Sherlock Holmes in Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery.
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Food + Drink
Montrose Country Club: Houston’s New Hub for Dining, Poolside Fun, Nightlife
The new Montrose Country Club is a luxurious social hub with a 65-foot pool, upscale dining, and vibrant nightlife.
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Art
MFAH Celebrates Tamara de Lempicka’s Bold Life and Art
Discover the life and work of Tamara de Lempicka, a Polish painter who defied conventions with her daring style and bold persona.
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Arts & Entertainment
Conductor Steven Reineke Welcomes Cynthia Erivo to the Houston Symphony
OutSmart contributor Olivia Flores Alvarez chats with pops conductor Steven Reineke about Cynthia Erivo's upcoming concert with the Houston Symphony.
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Art
Mix-MATCH Festival: Celebrating Houston’s Diverse Arts Scene
The second annual Mix-MATCH Festival at MATCH showcases diverse performances across dance, music, and film.
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Art
Unseen Bonds and Imagined Histories
The Houston Center for Photography exhibits explore COVID-19's social effects and LGBTQ relationships.
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