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2027 edition: date not announced yet.
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- To Nov 8On now, 2026Neuhaus Theatre, Alley Theatre · 615 Texas AveWorld premiere play by Gloria Majule, directed by Shariffa Ali, at the Alley Theatre.
- To Dec 31On now, 2026MD Anderson Library, floor 1, University of HoustonA UH Libraries exhibit drawing on the UH LGBT History Research Collection, tracing Houston's LGBTQ community from the 1940s to today.
Source: OutSmart
- Nov 13Fri, 20267 to 9 PM · Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Caroline Wiess Law Building · 1001 Bissonnet StYony Leyser's 2017 documentary on the queer punk movement, screened with community partner Big Queer Picture Show.
Source: OutSmart calendar
- Nov 14Sat, 20267 PM · The RevaireThe fourth annual gala for Allies in Hope, supporting its HIV, housing and food programs. The 2026 theme is high fashion.
Source: Allies in Hope
- Nov 15Sun, 2026Through Nov 21, 2026 · Several Houston locationsThe Mahogany Project's week of events for 2026, themed A Fairy's Tale, including an awards brunch, a community dinner and Reign in Paradise.
Source: The Mahogany Project
- Nov 15Sun, 2026Noon to 3 PM · Sesh CoworkingAn awards brunch and fundraiser honoring Black and POC trans and gender-nonconforming Houstonians and their allies.
Source: The Mahogany Project
- Nov 16Mon, 20267 to 9:30 PM · SERCA WinesA tasting of six Spanish dessert and fortified wines paired with Spanish desserts, part of the Spanish Wine Series. This one is desserts only, not a full dinner.
Source: OutSmart calendar
- Nov 18Wed, 20266 to 7 PM · The Montrose Center · 401 Branard StA session on what hormone replacement therapy is, the options for transgender people, how to get started and what to expect. Registration is on the event page.
Source: The Montrose Center
Nothing dated is listed right now. This week’s OutSmart roundup has the latest.
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Out at the Rodeo is Houston's LGBTQ+ celebration at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Eric Hulsey founded it in 2016.
2027 edition: Date not announced yet. RodeoHouston runs Mar 2–21, 2027 at NRG Park.
QueerHouston is an independent guide. We're proud supporters of Out at the Rodeo, but we aren't part of the organization.
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- OutSmart MagazineWeekly Queer Things to Do roundup
- Out at the RodeoOfficial site for the group and its events
- Pride HoustonFestival, parade and year-round events
- Visit Houston LGBTQ+Visitor guide and event posts
- Harris County LGBTQIA+ resourcesLocal services and crisis lines
- Out x Out HoustonBar and nightlife guides