For 26 years, DJ AJ Hernandez has brought joy, energy, and unforgettable memories to queer spaces—spinning circuit and tribal house…
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Known for high-energy house and joyful beats, DJ Chad Guidry creates feel-good dance floors across Houston—fusing queer visibility with musical…
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From house parties to headline gigs, DJ Ari has built a decade-long career on instinct, community, and unapologetic visibility in…
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With her club-ready EP Gamma, Houston’s Gamma Vega channels queer joy, Latinx pride, and dark pop energy into a sound…
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Houston’s Paul Luna blends hip-hop, soul, and poetic vulnerability in PHASES, a genre-bending new album that encourages listeners to live…
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Patrick Sims combines gospel roots, deep self-reflection, and bold storytelling in Love Notes, a new EP that redefines love through…
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Kris Owens created The Feisty Collective to spotlight queer artists, build community, and offer a bright, affirming space where everyone…
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To mark International Allyship Day, OutSmart spotlights three straight Houstonians who have taken meaningful, long-term actions to support the LGBTQ…
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From disaster recovery to Born Learning Trails, Lindsey White’s work with United Way of Galveston is rooted in love—for her…
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Galveston’s Erica and Kristen Williams turned a shared love of art, community, and each other into THrō Ceramics, a creative…
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