Thursday, September 19

Omar Apollo: God Said No tour 
Gay singer/songwriter Omar Apollo brings his God Said No tour to White Oak Music Hall. Check out our recent story about the Omar and his new album. 2915 N Main St. 6 p.m.

Houston Ballet – Velocity
A triple-bill program featuring works that showcase the artistic depth and technical virtuosity of Houston Ballet dancers: Stanton Welch’s Velocity, Aszure Barton’s Come In, and the world premiere of a work by Silas Farley, a one-act with a commissioned score by Kyle Werner. Wortham Center, 501 Texas Ave. Through September 29. Performance times vary.

Friday, September 20

Amistades by Legacy Anniversary Celebration and Open House
Amistades, a program of Legacy Community Health, host a 4-year Anniversary Celebration and Open House with free rapid HIV testing, music, and light refreshments. 5420 Dashwood Dr., Suite 201. 6 p.m.

Saturday, September 21

2024 Houston Transgender Unity Banquet
The Houston Transgender Unity Banquet is the largest annual Transgender Community event held in Houston. The Banquet raises money for scholarships, Houston Pride activities, Houston Day of Remembrance, and annual recognition awards at Hilton Houston Westchase Hotel, 9999 Westheimer Road, TX 77042. 

La Jungla FEST
La Jungla Fest returns! This vibrant event will feature sounds by resident DJs MLE and Yanna, alongside special guest DJs Maldita Vaina from the Dominican Republic and Mamicana from NYC, debuting their dynamic duo, “Vasofón.” Presented by Diablo Rojo Sound and funded in part by the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance, La Jungla Fest is a femme, queer, and music-forward celebration of Afro-diasporic sounds. The event will take place at Casa Luz from 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM.

Sunday, September 22

Ongoing:

“Beach Bodies” at Galveston Arts Center
Galveston Arts Center hosts a group show, “Beach Bodies,” with works by Cody Ledvina, Liz Rodda, and Xavier Schipani. Through September 29. 2127 Strand, Galveston.

At the MFAH: Jacolby Satterwhite: A Metta Prayer
Interdisciplinary artist Jacolby Satterwhite transforms the Museum of Fine Arts Houston‘s Cullinan Hall with A Metta Prayer. The installation fuses choreography, video, animation, lighting, and music to reimagine a kaleidoscopic, computer-generated world. Through November 10. 1001 Bissonnet St.

SAVE THE DATE!

Thursday, September 26-Sunday, September 29

Bear Tubing is a Texas tradition for gay Bears, Cubs, Otters, Friends, and Admirers. Every year, over 300 participants gather in New Braunfels for a relaxed weekend of fun, featuring a lazy float down the Comal River in inner tubes.

Saturday, September 28

Houston Pride Band: Power to the People!
Houston Pride Band kicks off its 2024-25 concert season with a journey through history to celebrate the activists, movements, and ideas that unite and propel us into a future worth fighting for. MATCH, 3400 Main St. 8 p.m.

Saturday, October 5

Out for Good Gala 2024 Benefitting the Montrose Center
In celebration of National Coming Out Day, the Montrose Center hosts its annual fundraising gala, Out for Good, at the Marriott Marquis Houston. OutSmart magazine’s publisher Greg Jeu will be honored with the 2024 LGBTQ Community Vision Award, honoring his decades of service to LGBTQ Houston. The Normal Anomaly Initiative founder (and OutSmart contributor) Ian Haddock is also being honored for making a huge impact on our community in a short period of time. 1777 Walker St. 7 p.m.

Wednesday, October 23

OutSmart Gayest & Greatest 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards Party
It’s the party of the year as OutSmart celebrates all the winners of the 27th annual Gayest & Greatest Readers’ Choice Awards at South Beach Houston. RSVP here. Stay tuned for more details!