OutSmart Magazine

Fortune Feimster Brings Takin’ Care of Biscuits Tour to Sugar Land

Fortune Feimster brings her fresh comedy hour to Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land on September 20, sharing new stories, resilience, and the humor that…

American Psycho The Musical Slashes into Houston

'American Psycho The Musical' makes its daring Houston debut with Houston Broadway Theatre, mixing satire, blood, and biting commentary in a one-of-a-kind stage spectacle.

Houston to Host 2025 Gay Softball World Series

The 2025 Gay Softball World Series returns to Houston this fall, led by the Montrose Softball League and the community figures who helped make it…

The Feisty Collective Brings Queer Joy to the Heights

Kris Owens created The Feisty Collective to spotlight queer artists, build community, and offer a bright, affirming space where everyone can feel seen—and a little…

Artemis Hunter Serves Y2K Drag, Glitter, and Goddess Energy

Houston drag performer Artemis Hunter channels early 2000s vibes, queer pride, and trans joy into a powerful stage presence and community-driven artistry.

News

Houston Pride

Staff ReportersAugust 29, 2025
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Pride Houston 365 Announces Logo Contest for 2026 Celebration

Pride Houston 365 is inviting LGBTQ artists and designers to submit logo ideas for the 2026 theme, with the winning…
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News

Staff ReportersAugust 29, 2025
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Texas House Passes Transgender Bathroom Ban, Returns to Senate

The Texas House passed SB8 today, marking the first time a transgender bathroom ban has advanced this far in the…
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Health & Wellness

Staff ReportersAugust 29, 2025
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Avenue 360 Launches Mobile Clinic to Expand Health Care in Houston

Avenue 360 Health & Wellness has launched its first mobile clinic to deliver medical, dental, and preventive services directly into…
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Business

Staff ReportersAugust 28, 2025
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Love Wins at the “Cafe of Love”

Dessert Gallery celebrates 30 years with its Cafe of Love Contest, inviting Houstonians to share their sweetest memories and spotlighting…
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Obituaries

Dalton DeHartAugust 27, 2025
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Bubba McNeely’s Grand Finale – A Celebration of Love, Laughter, and Remembrance

Champions Community Church was filled with music, memories, and community as Houston came together for Bubba McNeely’s Grand Finale –…
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Queer Things to Do in Houston

August 27, 2025

Queer Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, August 28 – 31

Your weekly roundup of LGBTQ happenings.

Branded Community Content

Black Voices

Audubon StudioApril 21, 2025
170

Diamond Stylz Elevates Black Trans Stories Through Media and Advocacy

Activist and media trailblazer Diamond Stylz is empowering Black trans communities through storytelling, advocacy, and her award-winning podcast, Marsha’s Plate.
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Branded Community Content

Audubon StudioFebruary 11, 2025
98

Houston Federal Credit Union: Start Saving for Your New Car Today

Learn how to save for your next vehicle with expert tips and strategies from Houston Federal Credit Union.
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Branded Community Content

Audubon StudioDecember 5, 2024
639

Harnessing the Power of IV Glutathione for Inflammation Relief

Inflammation is a natural defense mechanism in our bodies, but when it becomes chronic, it can lead to various disorders…
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Branded Community Content

Audubon StudioNovember 15, 2024
261

Timely Care, Support Help HIV Patients Reach a Zero-Transmission Goal

Timely care and support help HIV patients reach a zero-transmission goal. Harris Health's READI program shows how to manage chronic…
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Features

Arts & Entertainment

Brett CullumAugust 22, 2025
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American Psycho The Musical Slashes into Houston

'American Psycho The Musical' makes its daring Houston debut with Houston Broadway Theatre, mixing satire, blood, and biting commentary in…
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Features

Zach McKenzieAugust 20, 2025
0 112

Fortune Feimster Brings Takin’ Care of Biscuits Tour to Sugar Land

Fortune Feimster brings her fresh comedy hour to Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land on September 20, sharing new stories,…
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Black Voices

Ian HaddockAugust 1, 2025
0 432

Patrick Sims Finds Power in Vulnerability Through Music and Community

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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Features

Zach McKenzieJuly 31, 2025
0 387

The Feisty Collective Brings Queer Joy to the Heights

Kris Owens created The Feisty Collective to spotlight queer artists, build community, and offer a bright, affirming space where everyone…
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Features

David ClarkeJuly 31, 2025
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Houston to Host 2025 Gay Softball World Series

The 2025 Gay Softball World Series returns to Houston this fall, led by the Montrose Softball League and the community…
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Drag

Sam ByrdJuly 31, 2025
0 149

Artemis Hunter Serves Y2K Drag, Glitter, and Goddess Energy

Houston drag performer Artemis Hunter channels early 2000s vibes, queer pride, and trans joy into a powerful stage presence and…
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Photos

Obituaries

Dalton DeHartAugust 27, 2025
0 91

Bubba McNeely’s Grand Finale – A Celebration of Love, Laughter, and Remembrance

Champions Community Church was filled with music, memories, and community as Houston came together for Bubba McNeely’s Grand Finale –…
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Photos

Dalton DeHartAugust 25, 2025
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Montrose Country Club Hosts Pure for Men’s 10th Anniversary Splash

Pure for Men marked a decade of business in Texas with its largest celebration to date: the 10th Anniversary Pool…
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Photos

Dalton DeHartAugust 21, 2025
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Judge Jerry Simoneaux Fundraising Reception “Bow Ties and Brews”

Judge Jerry Simoneaux, in his reelection campaign for Harris County Probate Court 1, hosted his signature “Bow Ties & Brews”…
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Photos

Dalton DeHartAugust 19, 2025
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Kindred Spirits 2025 Dance: Ladies Night

The 2025 Kindred Spirits Dance brought energy and joy to The Ballroom at Bayou Place in downtown Houston, where hundreds…
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Photos

Dalton DeHartAugust 18, 2025
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Stages Theatre Presents Spin & Sparkle for Honky Tonk Laundry

Stages welcomed LGBTQ theatergoers for Spin & Sparkle, a pre-show reception held ahead of a performance of the musical Honky…
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Photos

Dalton DeHartAugust 12, 2025
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2nd Annual Fort Bend County Pride Festival

The Fort Bend County Fairgrounds welcomed hundreds of attendees for the 2nd Annual Fort Bend County Pride Festival, a growing…
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Arts & Entertainment

Film/DVD

Michael RobinsonAugust 25, 2025
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Lesbian Noir Honey, Don’t! Offers Unfiltered But Fleeting Fun

Honey, Don’t! blends detective noir tropes with queer pulp aesthetics. The result is messy, campy, and unapologetically lesbian, prioritizing queer…
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Arts & Entertainment

Brett CullumAugust 22, 2025
0 92

American Psycho The Musical Slashes into Houston

'American Psycho The Musical' makes its daring Houston debut with Houston Broadway Theatre, mixing satire, blood, and biting commentary in…
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Drag

OutSmart StaffAugust 20, 2025
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Drag Royalty Meets Sexual Health at the Mr. MISTR Pageant

The Mr. MISTR Pageant mixes parody, drag, and queer advocacy, with Mistress Isabelle Brooks and Violet Chachki leading an outrageous…
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Features

Zach McKenzieAugust 20, 2025
0 112

Fortune Feimster Brings Takin’ Care of Biscuits Tour to Sugar Land

Fortune Feimster brings her fresh comedy hour to Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land on September 20, sharing new stories,…
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Drag

Texas TribuneAugust 19, 2025
0 80

Fifth Circuit Halts West Texas A&M Drag Show Ban

A federal appeals court ruled that West Texas A&M University cannot enforce its drag show ban while a lawsuit continues,…
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Music

Connor BehrensAugust 1, 2025
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Meet Four Queer DJs Shaping Houston’s Nightlife Sound

Houston’s queer nightlife is powered by DJs who do more than spin tracks—they create community. Meet four local artists using…
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Latinx Leaders

Art

OutSmart StaffJune 16, 2025
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Midtown’s Pride Sign Wrap Honors Queer Icons Across Generations

A vibrant sign wrap in Bagby Park, created by artist Angel Albarran, transforms the Midtown sign into a tribute to…
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Houston Pride

Brandon WolfJune 2, 2025
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Meet the 2025 Grand Marshals: Daron Yanes Perez

Male Identifying Grand Marshal Daron Yanes Perez 29, He/Him/El “Being named Grand Marshal means the world to me. It…
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Drag

Zach McKenzieMay 30, 2025
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Lushious Massacr Is Living Her Realness Era—and ‘Dragvestigating’ Her Way Through It

Lushious Massacr, the Rio Grande Valley’s own viral drag diva, is using humor, Houston hustle, and homegrown pride to reclaim…
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Food + Drink

John NechmanApril 2, 2025
322

Marlén Mendoza Brews Bold Flavors at Ema HTX

Marlén Mendoza is a queer-identifying coffee roaster and co-founder of Ema HTX, a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded breakfast spot.
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Branded Community Content

Black Voices

Audubon StudioApril 21, 2025
170

Diamond Stylz Elevates Black Trans Stories Through Media and Advocacy

Activist and media trailblazer Diamond Stylz is empowering Black trans communities through storytelling, advocacy, and her award-winning podcast, Marsha’s Plate.
Read More »
Branded Community Content

Audubon StudioFebruary 11, 2025
98

Houston Federal Credit Union: Start Saving for Your New Car Today

Learn how to save for your next vehicle with expert tips and strategies from Houston Federal Credit Union.
Read More »
Branded Community Content

Audubon StudioDecember 5, 2024
639

Harnessing the Power of IV Glutathione for Inflammation Relief

Inflammation is a natural defense mechanism in our bodies, but when it becomes chronic, it can lead to various disorders…
Read More »
Branded Community Content

Audubon StudioNovember 15, 2024
261

Timely Care, Support Help HIV Patients Reach a Zero-Transmission Goal

Timely care and support help HIV patients reach a zero-transmission goal. Harris Health's READI program shows how to manage chronic…
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Branded Community Content

Audubon StudioOctober 22, 2024
218

Castle Air Conditioning & Heating: Exceptional Service Since 1975

Castle A/C & Heating offers high-quality HVAC services, including air conditioning repair and replacement.
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Branded Community Content

Audubon StudioOctober 21, 2024
200

Understanding Rolfing: The Art and Science of Structural Integration

Rolfing, developed by Dr. Ida Rolf, aims to better organize the body's structure and function.
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OutSmart Community

Our Music Issue

Arts & Entertainment

Brett CullumAugust 22, 2025
0 92

American Psycho The Musical Slashes into Houston

'American Psycho The Musical' makes its daring Houston debut with Houston Broadway Theatre, mixing satire, blood, and biting commentary in…
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Music

Connor BehrensAugust 1, 2025
0 514

Meet Four Queer DJs Shaping Houston’s Nightlife Sound

Houston’s queer nightlife is powered by DJs who do more than spin tracks—they create community. Meet four local artists using…
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Music

Connor BehrensAugust 1, 2025
0 152

DJ MLE Brings Afro-Caribbean Beats and Queer Joy to the Dance Floor

Blending her Afro-Panamanian roots with queer joy, DJ MLE creates spaces where BIPOC and queer communities feel joy, connection, and…
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Music

Connor BehrensAugust 1, 2025
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DJ AJ Hernandez Turns Every Set Into a Celebration and a Safe Space

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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Music

Connor BehrensAugust 1, 2025
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DJ Chad Guidry Brings Smiles and Uplift With Every Set

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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AAPI Leaders

Asian American and Pacific Islanders

John NechmanMay 30, 2025
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Luis Chen Brings Flavor, Visibility, and Heart to Houston’s Asian LGBTQ Scene

From Taiwan to South America to Houston’s Bellaire Asian District, Luis Chen has built a vibrant life of activism and…
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Art

Rich ArenschieldtMay 29, 2025
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ISHIDA Contemporary Dance Company Offers World Premieres at Asia Society

Nationally recognized ISHIDA Dance Company returns to Houston with a bold new program, featuring a world premiere by Brett Ishida…
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Asian American and Pacific Islanders

John NechmanMay 2, 2025
410

Houston’s Henry Lu Brings the Heat on Top Chef Canada

At JŪN in Houston, chef Henry Lu blends Asian heritage, global influences, and personal storytelling—bringing bold, boundary-pushing cuisine to the…
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Asian American and Pacific Islanders

Olivia Flores AlvarezMay 2, 2025
297

Bibi Xia Creates Spaces for Sapphic Joy and Belonging in Houston

Bibi Xia is reshaping Houston’s LGBTQ+ scene with joyful, intentional events at Pearl Bar, creating space for sapphic women, queer…
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PRIDE 2024 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Photos

Dalton DeHartJuly 18, 2024
252

Rainbow on the Green

Rainbow on the Green, Discovery Green’s annual Pride event, was especially festive this year with KPRC2’s Derrick Shore as the…
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Photos

Victor ContrerasJuly 11, 2024
369

DNVRMX ‘Everything’s Bigger’ Pride Festival 2024

Houston’s Pride Weekend: Everything’s Bigger Pride Festival, hosted by DNVRMX’s Marti Frieson at NOTO Houston, was a sold out event.…
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Photos

OutSmart StaffJuly 10, 2024
201

The Big Queer Quiz 2024

The Big Queer Quiz 2024, Grace Place’s annual Pride Month fundraiser, was a huge success. This year, over 300 guests came…
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Photos

Dalton DeHartJuly 8, 2024
226

Pride Night 2024 with the Houston Astros

The Houston Astros celebrated Pride Night 2024 at Minute Maid Stadium with a special pre-game reception honoring the LGBTQ community…
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Cover Story

Connor BehrensJuly 3, 2024
1,199

Pride Galveston: A Celebration of Love and Acceptance

Terry and Jamie Fuller-Waymire‘s ongoing mission to foster love and inclusivity on the Island.
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Photos

Dalton DeHartJuly 2, 2024
637

Pride Houston 365: 2024 Festival

Thousands of Houstonians came out for Pride Houston 365’s Pride Festival at Houston City Hall. This year’s main stage host…
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Trans Visablility

Education

NewsroomAugust 27, 2025
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Trump Threatens Funding over Transgender Mentions in Sex Ed

HHS warned states and territories to strip gender identity mentions from federally funded sex education within 60 days or face…
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Politics

Texas TribuneAugust 26, 2025
0 130

“Bathroom Bill” Advances in Texas House After Tensions Flare at Hearing

A Texas House committee advanced SB 8, which would force people to use facilities matching their sex assigned at birth…
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National News

NewsroomAugust 18, 2025
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Transgender Runner Sues NCAA, Swarthmore College for Removal from Team

Transgender runner Evie Parts has sued the NCAA and Swarthmore College, alleging her removal from the women’s track team under…
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National News

NewsroomAugust 12, 2025
0 147

Republicans Reprise Anti-Transgender Ads for the Midterms

GOP groups are recycling the “they/them” slogan in new attack ads, aiming at Democrats in North Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia…
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Queer in Galveston

Community News

Brandon WolfJuly 3, 2025
0 228

Galveston Pride Weekend 2025

Pride Galveston returns once again in late August 2025 to the island south of Houston. What started as a single…
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Community News

David ClarkeJuly 3, 2025
0 227

Lindsey White Leads with Love at United Way of Galveston

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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Black Voices

Ian HaddockJuly 3, 2025
0 709

Galveston Native Returns Home to Uplift Community Through Beauty and Healing

After years of transformation and care work in Atlanta and NYC, Franklin Berry returns to Galveston to open a salon,…
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Community News

Connor BehrensJuly 3, 2025
0 545

Pride Center Galveston Builds a Safe, Social Space for LGBTQ Community

Navy veteran Brandt Molitor founded Pride Center Galveston to offer community, housing, and healing for LGBTQ islanders—creating a space grounded…
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Black Voices

Black Voices

Ian HaddockAugust 1, 2025
0 432

Patrick Sims Finds Power in Vulnerability Through Music and Community

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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Black Voices

OutSmart StaffJuly 16, 2025
0 144

A Vibe Called Rest Festival Centers LGBTQ BIPOC Wellness

The T.R.U.T.H. Project’s one-day festival promotes joy, rest, and wellness for LGBTQ BIPOC individuals and their allies through curated programming,…
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Black Voices

OutSmart StaffJuly 9, 2025
0 116

Equality Texas to Host Inaugural Barbara Jordan Garden Party

Equality Texas will hold its first Barbara Jordan Garden Party on July 27, celebrating LGBTQ advocates and honoring the late…
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Art

Brandon WolfJuly 3, 2025
0 784

Nonbinary Houston Artist Wyntress X’ion Shines Through Art and Advocacy

Wyntress X’ion, a Houston native and nonbinary artist, blends vibrant art with queer advocacy, reflecting on their identity journey and…
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Black Voices

Ian HaddockJuly 3, 2025
0 709

Galveston Native Returns Home to Uplift Community Through Beauty and Healing

After years of transformation and care work in Atlanta and NYC, Franklin Berry returns to Galveston to open a salon,…
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Black Voices

Brandon WolfJune 2, 2025
0 230

Distinguished Grand Marshal: Brandon Mack

Distinguished Grand Marshal Brandon Mack 41, He/Him “I am incredibly honored to be named a Grand Marshal. It represents being…
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Food + Drink

Business

Staff ReportersAugust 28, 2025
0 69

Love Wins at the “Cafe of Love”

Dessert Gallery celebrates 30 years with its Cafe of Love Contest, inviting Houstonians to share their sweetest memories and spotlighting…
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Books

Marene GustinJune 3, 2025
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Pride Picks: Books, Bakes, Brews, and Bold Flavors

Celebrate Pride Month with some of Houston's noteworthy authors, bakers, and brewers bringing bold stories, flavors, and community spirit to…
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Asian American and Pacific Islanders

John NechmanMay 2, 2025
410

Houston’s Henry Lu Brings the Heat on Top Chef Canada

At JŪN in Houston, chef Henry Lu blends Asian heritage, global influences, and personal storytelling—bringing bold, boundary-pushing cuisine to the…
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Food + Drink

Olivia Flores AlvarezApril 2, 2025
422

Montrose Country Club: Houston’s New Hub for Dining, Poolside Fun, Nightlife

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

John NechmanApril 2, 2025
611

Corey Scranton Brings Heart to Houston Dining

Barcelona Wine Bar brings the spirit of Las Ramblas to Westheimer Road.
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Food + Drink

John NechmanApril 2, 2025
322

Marlén Mendoza Brews Bold Flavors at Ema HTX

Marlén Mendoza is a queer-identifying coffee roaster and co-founder of Ema HTX, a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded breakfast spot.
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Black Voices

Ian HaddockApril 2, 2025
302

Boogie’s Boilin’ Serves Up Love, Seafood, and Southern Hospitality

Denita Forges and Whitne Dilliehunt are partners in love, parenting, and business.
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Food + Drink

David ClarkeApril 2, 2025
161

Beloved Queer Bar Star Sailor Closes, Leaves Lasting Houston Legacy

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

Allyship in Action

Sarah GishAugust 4, 2025
0 167

Ally PRIDE is Important Too

Allyship is not a trend or a season. OutSmart contributor Sarah Gish reflects on a lifetime of standing with LGBTQ…
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Allyship in Action

Brandon WolfJuly 31, 2025
0 695

Local Allies Share Their Paths to LGBTQ Advocacy and Support

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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Allyship in Action

Brandon WolfJune 2, 2025
0 187

Meet the 2025 Grand Marshals: Rep. Jon E. Rosenthal

Ally Grand Marshal Rep. Jon E. Rosenthal 61, He/Him/His “I’m really amazed and honored to be named Ally Grand Marshal…
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Allyship in Action

NewsroomApril 24, 2025
113

Pedro Pascal Wears “Protect the Dolls” Shirt in Support of Trans Women

Pedro Pascal showed support for trans women at the London premiere of Thunderbolts by wearing a “Protect the Dolls” shirt,…
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Gayest & Greatest 2023

Cover Story

OutSmart StaffOctober 3, 2023
5,422

OutSmart’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards Winners

OutSmart magazine is excited to once again honor our community’s best and brightest—individuals and businesses who were this year’s top…
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Gayest & Greatest

Jenny BlockOctober 4, 2023
2,495

Breaking Boundaries

Pooja Lodhia’s unlikely path to becoming an advocate in the media.
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Cover Story

Ryan LeachOctober 4, 2023
1,261

Houston’s TV Gem

For six years, Derrick Shore has co-hosted Houston Life on Houston’s KPRC 2.
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Gayest & Greatest 2023

Dalton DeHartOctober 20, 2023
970

OutSmart’s 26th Annual Gayest & Greatest Readers’ Choice Awards – Part I

Nearly 500 guests gathered at South Beach Houston for the 2023 Gayest & Greatest Readers’ Choice Awards celebration, presented by…
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Gayest & Greatest 2023

Guest ContributorOctober 24, 2023
773

OutSmart’s 26th Annual Gayest & Greatest Readers’ Choice Awards – Part III

Houston’s “Gayest and Greatest” gathered at South Beach Houston for this year’s celebration of the community’s favorite personalities and businesses.…
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Gayest & Greatest 2023

Dalton DeHartOctober 20, 2023
704

OutSmart’s 26th Annual Gayest & Greatest Readers’ Choice Awards – Part II

Close to 500 guests rubbed elbows with 2023 winners and finalists at the 2023 Gayest & Greatest Reader’s Choice Awards…
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Food + Drink

August 28, 2025

OutSmart at 30

Arts & Entertainment

Sam ByrdNovember 14, 2023
224

The Triumph of Persistence

Chloe Knox claims Miss Gay Texas crown on the fourth attempt.
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Black Voices

Sam ByrdJune 2, 2023
528

Commercial Success

Blackberri shines again in Lizzo's YITTI ad campaign.
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Black Voices

Sam ByrdMay 3, 2023
201

Trailblazing Journey

Harrison Guy continues to break barriers at City Hall and in the arts.
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OutSmart at 30

Zach McKenzieApril 5, 2023
343

An OutSmart Magazine 30th Retrospective

We look back on the last 30 years and recognize how far we’ve come—and how far we still have to…
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Arts & Entertainment

Ryan LeachApril 4, 2023
299

Shattering Barriers

Jessica Zyrie graced the cover of OutSmart magazine in February 2019. As a Black trans woman and model, Zyrie uses…
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COVID-19 Coverage

Ryan LeachApril 4, 2023
506

Prioritizing Mental Health

Nicholas Olaverria speaks out on his experience during the pandemic.
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Columns

MoneySmart

Grace S. YungAugust 1, 2025
0 204

How the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Affect Your Finances

The sweeping 'One Big Beautiful Bill' brings changes to taxes, retirement, healthcare, and estate planning. Here's what it means for…
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Drag

Sam ByrdJuly 31, 2025
0 149

Artemis Hunter Serves Y2K Drag, Glitter, and Goddess Energy

Houston drag performer Artemis Hunter channels early 2000s vibes, queer pride, and trans joy into a powerful stage presence and…
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SignOut Horoscope

Lilly RoddyJuly 31, 2025
0 1,476

August 2025 Horoscope: Celestial Reset

August begins with Mercury retrograde and continues a pattern of celestial tension. The month favors introspection over new ventures, with…
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Black Voices

OutSmart StaffJuly 16, 2025
0 144

A Vibe Called Rest Festival Centers LGBTQ BIPOC Wellness

The T.R.U.T.H. Project’s one-day festival promotes joy, rest, and wellness for LGBTQ BIPOC individuals and their allies through curated programming,…
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MoneySmart

Grace S. YungJuly 3, 2025
0 363

Medicaid and Long-Term Care

As care costs rise and insurance remains inaccessible to many, Medicaid may offer essential long-term support—if you know how to…
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Business

Brandon WolfJuly 3, 2025
0 413

Legacy Builder: Tim Martinez’s Lifelong Commitment to Houston’s LGBTQ Health

After two decades with Legacy Community Health, Tim Martinez reflects on its growth from a local clinic into a statewide…
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Lifestyle

Health & Wellness

Staff ReportersAugust 29, 2025
0 176

Avenue 360 Launches Mobile Clinic to Expand Health Care in Houston

Avenue 360 Health & Wellness has launched its first mobile clinic to deliver medical, dental, and preventive services directly into…
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Business

Staff ReportersAugust 28, 2025
0 69

Love Wins at the “Cafe of Love”

Dessert Gallery celebrates 30 years with its Cafe of Love Contest, inviting Houstonians to share their sweetest memories and spotlighting…
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Drag

OutSmart StaffAugust 20, 2025
0 126

Drag Royalty Meets Sexual Health at the Mr. MISTR Pageant

The Mr. MISTR Pageant mixes parody, drag, and queer advocacy, with Mistress Isabelle Brooks and Violet Chachki leading an outrageous…
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Features

David ClarkeJuly 31, 2025
0 1,741

Houston to Host 2025 Gay Softball World Series

The 2025 Gay Softball World Series returns to Houston this fall, led by the Montrose Softball League and the community…
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Wedding Guide

David ClarkeJuly 31, 2025
0 129

Even in Crisis, Pamela and Malissa Dunnings Show Love’s Strength

Pamela and Malissa Dunnings planned a beach wedding—but a medical emergency led them to marry in front of first responders,…
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National News

NewsroomJuly 23, 2025
0 66

US Olympic and Paralympic Committee Bans Transgender Women in Women’s Sports

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee will enforce a Trump administration executive order banning transgender women from women’s sports, aligning…
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Wigging Out

Drag

Sam ByrdJuly 31, 2025
0 149

Artemis Hunter Serves Y2K Drag, Glitter, and Goddess Energy

Houston drag performer Artemis Hunter channels early 2000s vibes, queer pride, and trans joy into a powerful stage presence and community-driven artistry.
Read More »
July 3, 2025

Malibu Blake Von Schweetz Serves Cake by Day, Drag Realness by Night
June 2, 2025

Rachel B*tchface Is the Queen of Expression and Elegance
April 30, 2025

Wigging Out: Padma Azz Brings the Brass, Sass, and a Touch of Class
April 1, 2025

Wigging Out with Iris Seymour, Visionary Drag Queen

Wedding Guide

Wedding Guide

David ClarkeJuly 31, 2025
0 129

Even in Crisis, Pamela and Malissa Dunnings Show Love’s Strength

Pamela and Malissa Dunnings planned a beach wedding—but a medical emergency led them to marry in front of first responders,…
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Wedding Guide

David ClarkeJuly 3, 2025
0 115

A Cosplay Meet-Cute, a Gas Station Proposal, and a Dream Wedding

Kal and Bree’s love story began at a cosplay convention and led to a handfasting ceremony in a castle, complete…
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Houston Pride

Dalton DeHartJune 23, 2025
0 744

“Proudly Ever After” Celebration at the Montrose Center

In celebration of the tenth anniversary of the historic U.S. Supreme Court decision recognizing same-sex marriage nationwide, the Montrose Center…
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Pride in the Media

Arts & Entertainment

Brandon WolfJuly 31, 2025
0 313

Deborah Moncrief Bell Reflects on Decades in Houston LGBTQ Media

For nearly five decades, Deborah Moncrief Bell has shaped Houston’s LGBTQ media—spanning print, radio, listservs, and podcasts—while spotlighting voices from…
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Arts & Entertainment

David ClarkeMay 1, 2025
1,059

Ernie Manouse and Frank Billingsley Bring Fresh Energy to Hello, Houston!

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