LGBTQ
Under A Big Top
MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, United StatesStep right up and prepare yourself to be amazed, dazzled and possibly disturbed! Drag superstar and erstwhile carny Varla Jean Merman is coming to town with three rings stuffed with fun…and all she needs is a big top! This circus-themed show is filled with jaw-dropping videos, awe-inspiring songs, and death-defying wigs. “The Freakiest Show on …
Houston Gaymers Charity Drag Show
Rich's Houston 2401 San Jacinto, Houston, TX, United StatesCome join us for our Spring Charity Drag Show featuring some of our very own Houston Gaymers members along with local seasoned queens. This drag show will have a little bit of everything from gaming, anime and nerd culture icons. You won't want to miss out on this great event! The funds raised during this …
From White Plains
MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, United StatesIn this New York Times Critic pick, when Dennis Sullivan wins an Academy Award for his screenplay based on the true story of his friend who was driven to suicide after being bullied for being gay, he names the real-life bully on national television in his acceptance speech: Ethan Rice. Dennis’ accusation and the viral …
A ZOOM Conversation with Author Michael Nava
Virtual Event via ZoomJoin us on Wednesday, July 28 2021 at 6:30 PM EST for a ZOOM conversation with author Michael Nava. Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, Michael will discuss his most recent novel, Lies with Man. About Lies with Man In Nava’s latest novel featuring lawyer Henry Rios, it is 1986 in Los …
A ZOOM Conversation with Activist and Writer Minnie Bruce Pratt
Virtual Event via ZoomJoin us on Thursday, August 5 2021 at 6:30 pm EST for a ZOOM Conversation with activist and writer Minnie Bruce Pratt. Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, Minnie Bruce Pratt will discuss her poetry book, Magnified. About Magnified This collection of love poems draws us into the sacred liminal space that …
A ZOOM Conversation with Artist Lamar Peterson
Virtual Event via ZoomJoin us on Thursday August 19, 2021 at 6:30 pm EST for a ZOOM conversation with artist Lamar Peterson. Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, Lamar Peterson will discuss his drawing and painting practice. Lamar Peterson’s artistic practice: For over 15 years, Peterson has painted a wide range of subjects from cartoon …
A ZOOM Conversation with Artist Jose Figueroa
Virtual Event via ZoomJoin us on Wednesday September 1, 2021 at 6:30 pm EST for a ZOOM conversation with artist Jose Figueroa. Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, Jose Figueroa will discuss his drawing practice, and his first public mural project he completed in his West Oakland neighborhood titled, Hello, Caution for Children. The event …
Historian Amelia Jones
Virtual Event via ZoomJoin us on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 6:30 pm for a ZOOM Conversation with Art Historian Amelia Jones. Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, Amelia Jones will discuss the book, Queer Communion: Ron Athey. The event is free, open to the public and conducted via ZOOM. About Queer Communion: Ron Athey …
A ZOOM Conversation with Social and Cultural Historian Stephen Vider
Virtual Event via ZoomJoin us on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 at 6:30 pm EST for a ZOOM Conversation with Social and Cultural Historian Stephen Vider. Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, Stephen Vider will discuss his current book project, The Queerness of Home: Gender, Sexuality, and the Politics of Domesticity After World War II. The …
A ZOOM Conversation with Storyteller and Podcaster Mike Balaban
Virtual Event via ZoomJoin us on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 6:30 pm for a ZOOM conversation with storyteller and podcaster Mike Balaban. Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, Mike will discuss his campaigns, which include his podcast “BAMMER and ME,” website BAMMER.co, and Instagram @bammer47. The event is free, open to the public, and …
A ZOOM Conversation with Author Leslie Cohen
Virtual Event via ZoomJoin us on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 6:30 pm for a ZOOM conversation with author Leslie Cohen. Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, Leslie will discuss her latest book, The Audacity of a Kiss. The event is free, open to the public, and conducted via ZOOM. Upon registering a link and …
A ZOOM Conversation with Author Adam Zmith
Virtual Event via ZoomJoin us on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 6:30 pm for a ZOOM conversation with author Adam Zmith. Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, Adam will discuss his latest book, Deep Sniff: A History of Poppers and Queer Futures. The event is free, open to the public, and conducted via ZOOM. Upon …
A ZOOM Conversation with Author and Historian Jeffrey H. Jackson
Virtual Event via ZoomJoin us on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 6:30 pm for a ZOOM conversation with author and historian Jeffrey H. Jackson. Presented in conversation with SNMA Executive Director Hunter O’Hanian, Jackson will discuss his latest book, Paper Bullets. The event is free, open to the public, and conducted via ZOOM. Upon registering a link and …
Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them
MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, United StatesWhen 12-year-old Edith makes an unfortunate spur-of-the-moment decision with her air rifle, she, her older brother Kenny, and his boyfriend Benji find themselves suddenly at odds with the adult world around them. A. Rey Pamatmat’s achingly beautiful play explores first love, the pangs of youth, and the universal search to find your family of choice. …
Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast Annual Luncheon
Hilton Americas – Houston 1600 Lamar Street, Houston, TX, United StatesFor years, we celebrated our right to safe and legal abortion with the annual Roe v. Wade Luncheon. Now, we find ourselves in a new era. We are meeting this moment to spark hope, passion, and inspiration for the work that lies ahead. The 2023 Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast Luncheon will take place Friday, March …