Nightlife

From house parties to headline gigs, DJ Ari has built a decade-long career on instinct, community, and unapologetic visibility in Houston’s queer nightlife.

Super Soak-Her, a 21+ drag pool party on May 16 at El Segundo Swim Club, promises high-energy shows, a wet t-shirt contest, and support for local LGBTQ media.

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.

The new Montrose Country Club is a luxurious social hub with a 65-foot pool, upscale dining, and vibrant nightlife.

Although Star Sailor, Houston's beloved queer-owned eatery and bar, closed due to financial struggles, its impact on the community remains significant.

Badlands, a popular LGBTQ nightclub in Sacramento, has banned all MAGA gear after a guest wearing a red "Make America Great Again" hat made others uncomfortable.

Studio 13 was a popular and influential gay club in Montrose catering to Houston’s Black gay community.

The award-winning bartender mixes joy and advocacy with every pour.

DJ Rosez aims to increase representation for queer Latinx women in the male-dominated DJ industry.

DJ Panda has been emerging as a powerful force on the Houston music scene for over a decade. And his consistency and ear for music have catapulted him to stages across the country, merging the…