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FotoFest Biennial 2026 brings together hundreds of artists while reflecting on 40 years of exhibitions. Executive Director Steven Evans discusses its history and global impact.

LGBTQ theatergoers and allies came together at the Alley Theatre for ActOUT, a lively pre-show reception designed to foster connection and celebrate the performing arts. Guests mingled over cocktails and light bites before taking their…

Urban Souls Dance Company’s Truth Be Told premieres at the Hobby Center, using contemporary dance to honor Black history, confront injustice, and share deeply human stories.

OutSmart magazine has been nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for its reporting on the removal of Montrose’s rainbow crosswalks and the broader fight for LGBTQ visibility.

After a life-altering injury, Malissa Dunnings shifted from financial services to wellness, founding Composition ID Houston with a focus on sustainability, representation, and long-term health.

Founded by Emma Weyand and Itzel Ibarra, Houston’s Revival Run Crew offers pace-inclusive fitness rooted in queer community, advocacy, and connection beyond the run.

For JuJu Faragher, wellness is a lived, imperfect practice. Through yoga, storytelling, and community work, he centers rest, affirmation, and collective care for LGBTQ people.

After a serious injury, Thomas Ramon rediscovered wellness through hiking and community. Now an ambassador for LGBTQ Outdoors Houston, he’s creating inclusive, accessible spaces for queer people to connect with nature.

For more than 40 years, Dr. Gordon Crofoot has advanced HIV care through groundbreaking research, compassionate medicine, and unrelenting advocacy, helping lead the world toward a future free of the virus.

  Experience the excitement and community spirit of OutSmart magazine’s Gayest & Greatest Awards celebration through this exclusive video, filmed live at South Beach Houston. Relive the laughter, performances, and personal reflections that defined one…