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Queer Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, May 9-12

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Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj brings it Pink Friday 2 World tour to Toyota Center. With special guest Monica. 1510 Polk Street, 7 p.m.

Steak evening at Pearl
Pearl bar hosts a weekly steak night with The Grumpy Griller. Then stick around to compete in drag bingo and dildo races. 4216 Washington Avenue, 6 p.m.

Friday Bingo!
FRIENDS presents Friday Bingo, hosted by the fabulous Jacklyn Dior. KIKI Houston, 2409 Grant St. 7 p.m.

Laugh track
Michael’s OutpostLaugh Track moves to Thursdays, with host Carmina Vavra alongside resident acts Dynasty Banks and Blackberri as well as special guests Preston Steamed and Miss Majors. 1419 Richmond Avenue, 9 p.m.

A Grace Estate Sale
Shop with purpose and own a piece of Houston history during “An Estate of Grace Sale,” featuring items from the estate of the late Houston real estate icon. Martha Turner, namesake of Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty. The sale takes place Friday and Saturday. Montrose Center, 401 Branard Street, Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Argentine Tango at Neon Boots
Come out to Neon Boots and learn Argentine tango every Friday in May. 11410 Hempstead Road. 7 p.m.

18th Annual Houston Empty Bowls
The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft hosts the 18th annual Empty Bowls Houston benefitting the Houston Food Bank. Check out our coverage of one of the participating artists here. 4848 Main Street, 10 a.m.

Houston Artistic Bicycle Parade and Festival
The Houston Art Bike Parade & Festival is a day-long arts and cultural celebration that brings together community members and youth programs from across the city. MacGregor Park, 5225 Calhoun Road. 10 hours

Montrose Creators Art Market
Come out to George Country Sports Bar and enjoy a drink while supporting local artists. Presented by Crystal Murley Art. 617 Fairview Street, 11 a.m.

Houston Grand Opera – Pride Night for The sound of music
Houston Grand Opera presents Pride Night for their production of The sound of music. The public will be able to enjoy a special performance of Houston Pride Choir, themed cocktails and decoration. Wortham Center, 501 Texas Ave. 7:30 p.m.

Hoedown country evening at KIKI
Get out your boots and head out Kiki Houston as they bring back the BRB feeling, with great country music tracks and videos on a HUGE screen! 21 hours

Roomers Drag Show
Drag superstar Blackberri hosts the Roomers Drag Show with Mackinsey Scales, Mari Jane, Luna of the Lilies, Everly Rose and Petty Brooks. Stick around for a meet and greet after the show! 4915 FM 2920 Rd, Spring. 21 hours

Mother’s Day Walk: Nature and Culture at the Houston Botanical Garden
Houston Botanical Garden is organizing the first Mother’s Day Walk: Nature and Education for a Cause, a unique day of walking and well-being. The experience is designed to help moms and family members of all ages relax, get inspired, connect and have fun. 1 Ln Botany. 10 hours

Sunday Service Brunch
Blackberri is hosting the Sunday Service Brunch at Rich’s Houston with a rotating weekly distribution. Shows/places at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. 202 Tuam Street.

Sunday Karaoke KIKI
Get ready to unleash your inner superstar by taking the stage at Kiki Houston and sing with all your heart. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner, host Phoebe Seymour will make sure you have a blast. 2409 Grant Street, 10 p.m.

Thursday May 16

Night of Broadway Stars
Join Covenant House Texas for an evening of great musical theater classics performed by the best stars of Broadway. All proceeds will benefit Texas youth experiencing homelessness. Wortham Center, 501 Texas Ave. 6:00 p.m.

Saturday May 18

UH Red Gala Dinner
THE University of Houston LGBTQ Alumni Association is organizing its annual Red Dinner gala. This year, UH was forced to disband its LGBTQ+ Resource Center, which provided resources, guidance and communications to LGBTQ+ students and allies. Funds raised from this event will ensure the continued existence of UH’s Emergency Crisis Assistance and LGBTQ+ University Scholarship. UH Athletics/Alumni Center. 6 p.m.

May 28 – June 1

Barnstorm Dance Festival
Barnstorm highlights the vibrancy of dance in Houston and offers audiences an exciting cross-section of dance genres in three unique programs. MATCH. Show times vary.

Friday June 28

Rainbow on green
Discovery Green’s The annual celebration of family pride returns to the park with an evening of performances from Houston’s Z’maji Glamouratti and Lone Star Discoteq, plus your favorite popstar impersonators. 1500 McKinney Street, 7 p.m.

Kehinde Wiley, The Death of Hyacinthe (Ndey Buri Mboup), 2022, oil on canvas, courtesy of the artist and Galerie Templon. © 2022 Kehinde Wiley

Kehinde Wiley: An archeology of silence
Kehinde Wiley: An archeology of silence, presenting the new monumental work of the artist, is exhibited at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. Wiley, known for his official portrait of President Barack Obama, created this work against the backdrop of the pandemic and the global rise of the Black Lives Matter movement. Learn more about the exhibition. 5601 Main Street. Until May 27, 2024.

Hayv Kahraman: The stranger in us
Discover the captivating work of Hayv Kahraman through more than 40 new paintings and drawings. Both beautiful and captivating, The stranger in us reflects Kahraman’s Iraqi-Kurdish heritage and experience as a refugee. FREE ENTRANCE. Moody Arts CenterRice University 6100 Main St. Until May 11, 2024.

The Kinsey Collection of African American Art and History
Holocaust Museum in Houston hosts the Kinsey African American Art & History Collection, celebrating the achievements and contributions of Black Americans from 1595 to the present. 5401 Caroline Street. Until June 23, 2024.

Artist Marc Bauer returned for the final planned modification to his wall drawing Resilience: Drawing the Line. (Photo: Paul Hester)
RESILIENCE, draw the line2023
RESILIENCE, draw the line2023, a charcoal and pastel mural by gay artist Marc Bauer currently on display at the Ménil Drawing Institute, combines powerful images from art history with contemporary references to create a thought-provoking narrative. The artist recently returned for the final planned modification of the work. Learn more about Marc Bauer. 1533 Sul Ross St. Ongoing through August.

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