Sam Byrd

Sam Byrd

Sam Byrd is a freelance contributor to Outsmart who loves to take in all of Houston’s sights, sounds, food and fun. He also loves helping others to discover Houston’s rich culture. Speaking of Houston, he's never heard a Whitney Houston song he didn't like.

Arts & Entertainment

[email protected] is Back This Season

September 1, 2021

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The after-party event is an LGBTQ musical-theater lover’s dream.

Features

Inside the Artist’s Studio

September 1, 2021

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Gay painter Edgar Medina folds color and culture into his works.

Columns

Classy and Brassy

September 1, 2021

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Lady Shamu is Houston’s crazy, cussing drag grandma.

Arts & Entertainment

Art with an Edge

August 2, 2021

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The upcoming artFACTORY 2021–22 season has a lineup worth watching.

Beyond the Binary

Advocate in Academia

August 1, 2021

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UH LGBTQ Resource Center’s Juliann Losey helps students understand intersections of identity.

Columns

The Dancing Divo

August 1, 2021

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La’darius Mirage Jackson is Houston’s drag mover and shaker.

Columns

Island Showgirl

July 2, 2021

409

Kymber DeVine makes waves across Galveston.

Arts & Entertainment

Queer Houstonians Embrace Their Inner Geek at This Year’s Compicpalooza

July 2, 2021

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Theo Thourson, Carmina Vavra, and David Carter gear up for the pop-culture extravaganza.

COVER STORY: Fierce Filmmaker

July 1, 2021

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Marcus Pontello documents the rich history of Numbers Nightclub.

Features

Montrose Magic

July 1, 2021

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For 40 years and counting, Numbers Nightclub has kept the party going.

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