Don’t miss out on any of the events in store this month.
Compiled by Bradley Donalson
It’s that time of year again—Pride Month! Get ready for the festival, the parade, fashion shows, parties, and more. Celebrate the community and diversity in Houston with the 37th annual month dedicated to rejoicing in who we are. Let your true colors shine during these events throughout the month culminating in the parade on the 27th. Visit us at OutSmartMagazine.com for more details and any last-minute parties.
June 2
Throughout! Houston’s GLBT History
The Heritage Society Museum Gallery presents an exhibit that explores the changes in visibility, public perception, and culture of LGBT Houston over the past half-century and beyond. Exhibition runs until September 19. heritagesociety.org
Pride Superstar: Round Five
Round five of the LGBT sing-off at Meteor. Free and open to the public. meteorhouston.com
June 5
Masquerade: HATCH Prom 2015
Every year the Hatch youth come up with their own theme for their annual prom. Don your favorite mask, feathers, and sequins and enjoy this LGBT rite of passage at The Montrose Center. hatchyouth.org
June 6
Galveston Gay Beach Weekend
Celebrating its fifth year, enjoy some fun in the sun with music, games, swimming, and more. BYOB and enjoy the summer weekend with water, sun, and all your friends. galveston.gaycities.com/events/516708-5th-annual-galveston-gay-beach-weekend-2015
Lesbian Health Initiative Spring 2015 Health Fair
Providing information about health insurance with the Affordable Care Act, as well as a limited number of no-cost mammograms, PAP/well person exams, heart and vascular risk assessments, and more at Legacy Community Health. lhihouston.org
Let Freedom Sing
Celebrating diversity and pride with a review of LGBT iconic songs and people including Elton John, Freddy Mercury, ABBA, Madonna, The Weather Girls, Harvey Milk, and Langston Hughes, to name a few. bcpahouston.org
June 7
Mr. Gay Pride Houston
Meteor hosts its annual competition to crown Mr. Gay Pride Houston for 2015. meteorhouston.com
June 9
Pride Superstar: Round Six
Round six of the LGBT sing-off at Meteor. Free and open to the public. meteorhouston.com
Repealing Anti-GLBT Ordinances
The Heritage Society Tea Room presents a discussion with Judge Phyllis Randolph Frye at 7 p.m. about the ordinances dating back to 1904 used to prohibit dressing in clothing of the opposite sex—the last of which was repealed in 1980. heritagesociety.org
June 11
Out for Work! Pride Career Workshop
The Montrose Center hosts a series of workshops leading up to the Pride Career Fair. Résumé workshop 4–6 p.m. montrosecenter.org
June 12
Fourth Annual Rainbow on the Green
Land Rover Houston Central’s Rainbow on the Green presented by Legacy Community Health Services returns to Discovery Green. Rainbow on the Green is a free night of fun with music, performances, and games. discoverygreen.com/rainbow
Out for Work! Pride Career Workshop
The Montrose Center hosts a series of workshops leading up to the Pride Career Fair. Interview workshop 4–6 p.m. montrosecenter.org
June 13
Beaumont Pride Parade & Festival
Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community will take to the streets for the second annual Beaumont Pride. Parade at 11:30 a.m.; Festival noon–10 p.m. beaumont-pride.org
June 14
Legends Show Pride Edition
A special edition of Meteor’s Legends show where the fierce and fabulous spectacle will be themed to show its pride. meteorhouston.com
June 15
Out for Work! Pride Career Workshop
The Montrose Center hosts a series of workshops leading up to the Pride Career Fair. Job Search 101 workshop 4–6 p.m. montrosecenter.org
June 16
Out for Work! Pride Career Workshop
The Montrose Center hosts a series of workshops leading up to the Pride Career Fair. Special Issues (e.g. ex-offender, disability, age discrimination) workshop 4–6 p.m. montrosecenter.org
Pride Superstar: Round Seven
Round five of the LGBT sing-off at South Beach, with special guest Alyssa Edwards. Free and open to the public. sobehouston.com
June 17
Out for Work! Pride Career Workshop
The Montrose Center hosts a series of workshops leading up to the Pride Career Fair. Stress and Coping in the Job Search workshop 4–6 p.m. montrosecenter.org
June 18
History Day Conference on the Civil Rights Movement
Lone Star College-Kingwood examines the civil rights movement for the third year. Topics include lynching, music, economics, and the Lawrence vs. Texas Supreme Court decision that decriminalized homosexuality nationwide. lonestar.edu
Out for Work! Pride Career Fair
Both a hiring event and career expo. Equal opportunity employers will be able to meet with and interview job seekers, accept applications, and/or hire on the spot. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at The Montrose Center. montrosecenter.org
Pre-Pride Alumni Mixer
Show your school spirit at the happy hour/mixer at El Tiempo hosted by LGBT alumni organizations at Rice University, the University of Houston, and the University of Texas. Alumni from all colleges and universities are welcome to attend. Event starts at 6 p.m. facebook.com/events/1579994435584663
June 20
Pride 2015 Kickoff at Hughes
Kick off Pride Week with DJ Tina, Dj Athenz, DJ Kimmy K, and Starlust Burlesque at Hughes Hangar from noon to 10 p.m. $5 at the door or free with an Eventbrite.com ticket. hugheshangar.com
Jaidynn Diore Fierce
Fresh off the most recent season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, this Southern girl is going to bring down the house at South Beach. sobehouston.com
June 21
Salvation: A Pride Pool Party
Come wash away the sins of the past and ones yet to come at The Morty Rich Hostel starting at 1 p.m. See scantily clad men, daddies, boys, and ladies with an open bar and nibbles. A $25 donation benefits the festival. pridehouston.org
June 22
Dine with Pride
Change your Monday dining routine and support Pride Houston. Dine with Pride at Graffiti Kitchen and Bar, and a portion of your food bill will be donated to Pride Houston. Enjoy the pet-friendly patio with your friends and their little (or big) dog, too! pridehouston.org
June 23
Pride Superstar Finale
It’s the final round of the eight-week LGBT singing competition held at South Beach. It’s free and open to all. pridehouston.org
June 24
GLBT Supreme Court Decisions
The Heritage Society Tea Room presents a community seminar with Mitchell Katine at 7 p.m.. Katine will examine Supreme Court cases that have affected the LGBT community from the 1960s to today. heritagesociety.org
Eden: A Pride Girl Party
The third annual event dedicated to the women of Houston’s LGBT community supports the Lesbian Health Initiative. It may be a girl’s party, but they’ve opened the doors to anyone who wants to attend and support the event. pridehouston.org
June 25
Rock the Runway
Completely redesigned, Rock the Runway will feature Houston’s hottest models in this summer’s latest styles of swimwear, underwear, and everything else. Free and open to the public at Audi Central Houston. Must be 21+ to drink. pridehouston.org
June 26
LGBT Pride Shabbat
Keshet Houston and Congregation Beth Yeshurun welcome Shabbat and celebrate Jewish leadership in the LGBT equality movement. Service in the Freedman-Levitt Sanctuary, followed by dinner in Stein Hall. Just $20 (for adults, or $10 for full-time college students and children under 13) will get you a festive dinner. keshethouston.org
Wonderland Houston
Beat the heat at Winter Wonderland, presented by Wonderland Houston. Houston’s only circuit party transforms South Beach into a land of desire, mystery, and wonder. Proceeds benefit Bunnies on the Bayou. Check out pridehouston.org for tickets and details. wonderlandhouston.com
June 27
The 37th Houston LGBT Pride Festival and Pride Parade
This is it—the big event! Come join more than 425,000 to celebrate who we are. Now in downtown Houston, the festival begins at noon and the parade begins as the sun sets at 8:30 p.m. Parade marshals this year are Britt Kornmann, Ryan Levy, and Anna Eastman. pridehouston.org
Official Pride After Party
The party doesn’t end until the wee hours of Sunday morning at South Beach. The only event sanctioned by Pride Houston as an official after party. sobehouston.com
Bearracuda at Ripcord
Bearracuda and Ripcord have teamed up to throw an epic party after the parade. $5 gets you through the door and into the jungle with bears, cubs, otters, and other wildlife. ripcord.bar
June 28
Heroes Tea Dance
The parade may have ended, but the party goes on. F Bar hosts the official closing party of Houston Pride Week, starting Sunday at 5 p.m. pridehouston.org
Pride Weekend Foam Party
End the month of celebration with some good, clean fun at South Beach. sobehouston.com
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