Queer Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, July 18-21 – OutSmart Magazine

Charity show for victims of Hurricane Beryl
The Normal Anomaly Initiative and the Paris Effect present a fundraising performance benefiting Allies in Hope’s Stone Soup Food Pantry and the Montrose Center LGBTQ+ Fund. Play at KIKI’s2409 Grant Street, 10 p.m.

Opening of “Paradox”
“Paradox” is a juried exhibition at Silver Street Studios which brings together works from all of the studio buildings on the Sawyer Yards campus. The exhibition was judged by Alton DuLaney, director of the Houston Airports Public Art Program, who will speak at the opening reception. 2000 Edwards St. 5 p.m.

The Wizard of Oz “Dorothy’s Friends” Pride Night
Queensbury Theatre presents a reimagined production of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic MGM film soundtrack. Following the July 18 performance, there will be a “Friends of Dorothy” Pride Party featuring drinks, live music, light snacks and more. 12777 Queensbury Lane.

Steak Night at the George
Go out for George and enjoy some well-spiced meat. There will be plenty of your favorite steaks, chops and seafood for your culinary pleasure. 617 Fairview St. 6:30 p.m.

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Viewing Party
Get your RuPaul’s Drag Race Stars fix with a watch party at Jr’s Bar and Grill. Hosted by Reign LaRue. 808 Pacific St. 7pm

ETC Island – Crazy in Love
East-End Theatre Companyand presents Crazy in Lovea new musical featuring songs by the Go-Go’s. Through August 17. 2317 Mechanic St, Galveston. Showtimes vary.

Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic
Need to update your ID and other documents? Trans Legal Aid Clinic volunteer attorneys will help you prepare the necessary documents to update your name and/or gender marker on your identity documents (driver’s license, passport, birth certificate, etc.). Montrose Center401 Branard Street, 11 a.m.

Summer Jam 2024
Rice University Moody Arts Center hosts Summer Jam 2024, featuring arts, games, an indoor farmers market and more. 6100 Main Street, MS-480. 12 p.m.

Montrose Boy’s Competition 2024
PWA Holiday Charities presents the 2024 Montrose Boys’ Pageant at Ripcord, hosted by An’ Marie Gill with co-host Alexis Nicole Whitney. 715 Fairview St. 3 p.m.

Frida’s Day
Karbach Brewery hosts Frida Fest, featuring local vendors and artists showcasing their Frida Kahlo-inspired pieces for sale, a live music performance, and a Frida lookalike contest. 2032 Karbach St. 5 p.m.

Country Saturdays on a jet ski
The best country music night is every Saturday at Neon boots! Come do Two-Steppin’, Line Dancing and more. 11410 Hempstead Rd. 5:00 p.m.

Missy Elliott “Out of This World”
Missy Elliott brings her “Out of This World – The Experience” tour to the Toyota Center, featuring Ciara, Busta Rhymes and Timbaland. 1510 Polk St. 7 p.m.

Michael’s Outpost presents Eye Cons
Michael’s Outpost presents Eye Cons, Houston’s longest-running celebrity impersonation show, hosted by Hu’NEE B. 1419 Richmond Ave. 7:30 p.m.

Ricky Sixx to the Houston Eagles
International chart-topping DJ Ricky Sixx brings the beats to the Houston Eagle. 611 Hyde Park Blvd. 9 p.m.

Rich’s Sunday Service in Houston
Blackberri hosts the Sunday Service Drag Brunch, with a rotating weekly cast. DJ Aracely Manterola provides the beats before, during and after the performances. Rich’s Houston. Shows at 11am, 1pm and 3pm

Mint Julep Circus
Prepare to be mesmerized by a cavalcade of breathtaking performances, where the boundaries of imagination are pushed to their glittering limits. Legacy Community Health HIV/AIDS Programs and Services. Bayou Music Center, 520 Texas Ave. 2:30 p.m.

Raqib Shaw, Ode to a Land Without a Post Office, 2019–20 © Raqib Shaw (Photo © White Cube (Ollie Hammick), courtesy the artist and White Cube)

At the MFAH: Raqib Shaw: Ballads of East and West
In his luminous paintings, Raqib Shaw blends Eastern and Western influences to create compelling works of art that fuse fable, history, and autobiography. Through September 2. Museum of Fine Art Houston, Audrey Jones Beck Building 5601 Main St.

Jacolby Satterwhite, A Metta Prayer, 2023 (Courtesy the artist and Mitchell-Innes & Nash, New York) © Jacolby Satterwhite

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

Artist Marc Bauer returned for the final planned edit of his mural Resilience: Drawing the Line. (Photo: Paul Hester)

Thursday July 25

Bingo Drag in Eureka Heights
Join Miss Gay America 2024 Dessie Love-Blake on Eureka Heights for Drag Bingo. Free play and stamps can be purchased for $2. 941 W 18th St. 7 p.m.

Saturday July 27

An atmosphere called Rest Fest
In honor of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour Mental Health Awareness Month, The TRUTH Project presents A Vibe Called Rest Fest, featuring sessions with mental health, reiki, yoga practitioners and other wellness experts. The Montrose Center, 401 Branard St. 11 a.m.

Houston Leather Family Title Contest
Get out your gear and join Houston TX Leather Productions for the annual contest to belt out a new Mr. Houston Leather, Ms. Houston Leather and Bayou City Bootblack. Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church, 2025 W 11th St. 7 p.m.

Saturday August 3/Sunday August 4

Houston International Origami and Art Festival
This free event celebrates origami, the art of paper folding, with demonstrations and workshops. There will also be a kung fu performance and dragon and lion dances. Check out our profile of festival founder Te Jui (Kyle) Fu. PlazAmericas, 7500 Bellaire Blvd. 10 a.m.

Sunday August 11

Fort Bend County Pride Festival 2024
Come celebrate like Fort Bend County Pride celebrates its first Pride Festival. Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, 4310 TX-36 S, Rosenberg. 2:00 p.m.

Friday August 16

Mister & Miss Pride Galveston Beauty Pageant
Galveston Pride presents the Mister and Miss Pride Galveston 2024 Pageant at Island Time Beach Bar, 3102 Seawall Blvd. at 9 p.m.

Saturday August 31

Galveston Pride Party on the Beach
Grab your flag and towel and head to Pride Galveston’s Beach Bash! Enjoy live DJs, snacks, and free giveaways. Rain or shine! RA Apfel Beach ParkGalveston. 10 a.m.

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