the Montrose Center

Houston Fighting Game Community: Full Tension - 112/113, 114
2025-06-14 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Fighting Game TournamentName: Full Tension III

To host a tournament for the following games: Guilty Gear, Blazblue, and Undernight In-Birth. We want to provide an outlet/tournament for games that aren’t as recognized by the vast majority. A chance for the players to play the games they enjoy in a competitive setting.K. Gacrama

The Right Step AFG
2025-06-14 12:00 - 13:15, 2025-06-21 12:00 - 13:15, 2025-06-28 12:00 - 13:15, 2025-07-05 12:00 - 13:15, 2025-07-12 12:00 - 13:15, 2025-07-19 12:00 - 13:15, 2025-07-26 12:00 - 13:15
Al-anon meeting
The Montrose Center (Hybrid Meeting) 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, 77006, USA This is a hybrid meeting. For in person, we meet at The Montrose Center, Room 110. For attending virtually, please go to www.zoom.us. The meeting ID is 883 8193 4744 and the passcode is [REDACTED]

Houston Oasis Sunday Gathering
2025-06-15 09:45 - 12:30, 2025-06-22 08:45 - 14:00, 2025-06-22 09:45 - 12:30, 2025-06-29 09:45 - 12:30
Houston Oasis is a secular community that meets weekly on Sunday mornings to enjoy fascinating talks, live music, and conversation. We are part of the Oasis Network of secular communities. You can learn more at http://www.HoustonOasis.org These five core values define the Oasis community: -People are more important than beliefs
-Reality is known through reason
-Meaning comes from making a difference
-Human hands solve human problems
-Be accepting and be accepted

LOAF's Pride Disco Ball - 106
2025-06-15 13:30 - 16:30 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
LOAF’s Pride Disco Ball, open to the public!D. Harrell

Socialist Alternative and the Community's Response - 111
2025-06-19 18:30 - 20:30 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Members of the community will come together and discuss the role of immigration in our society.B. Harrison

Bebe or Cece.....Who will it be????* - 112/113
2025-06-21 10:00 - 14:30
Leelee’s Gender RevealO. Adams

Torah Queeries with Living Bayou - 111
2025-06-21 14:00 - 16:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
A Queer Normative bible study group. We will be discussing the weekly torah portion, and reading commentary on the portion from queer sources.

Join us in our liberating journey, reading these ancient texts with a queer lens. Always asking, how is this queer, how can we find our queer stories reflected in this text?K-E. Arensman

Proudly Ever After: Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality
2025-06-21 17:30 - 20:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Proudly Ever After: Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality

Join us for a joyful, unapologetically queer celebration marking 10 years of marriage equality with a mass wedding ceremony that honors love in all its forms. Whether you’re renewing your vows, saying “I do” for the first time, or standing in solidarity, this is a day for community, commitment, and pride.

Held in the heart of Houston, this event will bring together couples, chosen families, allies, and advocates for an unforgettable afternoon of celebration laughter, tears, joy and—most importantly—LOVE.

Highlights include:

A beautiful, intersectional, inclusive ceremony led by local community leaders

Commemorative photos, keepsakes, and rainbow wedding cupcakes for participating couples

A dance party reception to carry the celebration into the evening

Interested in supporting our couples? Applications for Community Support Attendees Here: https://forms.office.com/r/t5A4Y4FMCVSpots are limited, so we encourage you to apply early to be part of this meaningful day of visibility and love.

Let’s mark 10 years of resilience, joy, and the right to say, “We do.”Location: The Montrose CenterDress Code: Be yourself! Wedding guest attire encouraged but not required—sparkle welcome!

Everyone is welcome. Love is welcome. You are welcome.

For those interested in sponsoring or volunteering to support this meaningful celebration, please contact knguyen@montrosecenter.org for more information. We would be honored to have your support.

Al-Anon, Area 53, District 17 Meeting
2025-06-22 14:45 - 16:45
In service of families of alcoholics, District 17 supports Al-Anon Family Groups located in central Houston. District 17’s Trusted Servants and Group Representatives will meet to support the purpose of Al-Anon.

Holding Space for Mindfulness + Reflection - Room 111
2025-06-23 13:00 - 15:00
Take a break from the hustle of Pride Month and join us for one of two Holding Space sessions, a quiet, supportive gathering provided by Montrose Center therapist, Jennie Ho, LPC (she/her). The first session will be held on Monday, June 23 and the second will be held on Wednesday, June 25.

In this group-style setting, Jennie will create a peaceful environment for anyone seeking connection, reflection, or simply a place to be. Inspired by the idea of “holding space” (yes, Wicked fans, we see you), these sessions offers a moment to recharge emotionally and connect more intentionally, away from the energy of large Pride events.

All are welcome.

Free to Drop-In – no registration required.

Houston Transgender Support Group - 106
2025-06-23 19:30 - 20:30
The Houston Transgender Support Group is an in-person support group that meets every other Monday at 7:30 p.m. The group is a safe space for transgender adults, those questioning and their support. The group is led by a moderator with a topic each week that is followed by an open forum.J. Gunning

Bonnie Brae 12-Step Support Group - 112/113
2025-06-24 20:00 - 21:30 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Our primary purpose is to stay free from cocaine and all other mind-altering substances, and to help others achieve the same freedom. Cocaine Anonymous is a Fellowship of, by, and for cocaine addicts seeking recovery.B. Lacour

Moonwalk Tournament Series 99 - 112/113
2025-06-26 20:00 - 23:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Moonwalk is a local Super Smash Bros. Melee Tournament that is open to the public. This will be hosted by members of the Moonwalk Tournament Series Team, a regular host of tournaments at the Montrose Center. The room will be open at 7 and will be open until 11PM. Tournament starts at 8PM. Please contact the head organizer at 281-794-3959 or at zertuche.cristian@gmail.com for more information.C. Zertuche

Socialist Alternative Pride Meeting - 111
2025-06-30 18:30 - 20:30 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
LGBTQ+ individuals and working people in Houston face numerous attacks. Gender-affirming care for tens of thousands of transgender people has been swept away, and there is a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Texas and nationwide. Now more than ever, we must build community movements to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and the reforms that working people need, such as universal healthcare and affordable housing.B. Harrison

Moonwalk Tournament Series 100 - 106
2025-07-12 13:00 - 21:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Moonwalk Tournament Series 100 is a celebration of Houston Melee’s 3-year history at the Montrose Center where we will be celebrating our 100th regular tournament. This event will have SSBM Melee Singles and Doubles tournaments. Competition starts at 1pm and the venue will close at 9pm. Contact zertuche.cristian@gmail.com for any questions. Pre-registration may be necessary.C. Zertuche

Cancelled - ReelAbilities: Love Out Loud - 106
2025-07-16 18:00 - 20:30 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States

The Backyard Brawl - 112/113, 114
2025-07-26 12:00 - 18:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Fighting game tournament event focused on the videogame series Guilty Gear. The focus will be on fostering a fully accepting, kind, and caring community that seeks to embolden the passions we all have for fighting games. In addition, I seek to foster a high quality, competitive environment for players to hone their skills. Everyone is welcome!R. Beery

BoundHTX Shibari & Ropes Lab - 106
2025-07-28 18:00 - 20:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Bound HTX provides a space for individuals interested in rope work and other forms of bondage to come together safely to develop their skills, connect with other ropes and bondage people, and to collaborate with others with the goal of increasing participation and engagement.

Bound HTX is for individuals seeking community with other Ropes, Shibari, and bondage people. Bound HTX Is focused on building community within the LBGTQIA+ and their Allies. Members of these communities with all levels of exposure and expertise are welcome to join and participate in the Bound HTX Lab experiences.G. Gonzalez

All Recovery Peer Support Group - 114
2025-07-28 18:00 - 19:00
This weekly group, led by a Recovery Support Peer Specialist, empowers LGBTQ individuals, friends and families to live meaningful, fulfilling lives using the four pillars of recovery: Home, Health, Community, and Purpose. This group will not meet on any holidays. Fill free to contact Coach Jace with any questions at 832-840-0567 or jwright@montrosecenter.org.

The Sooner The Better Group of Narcotics Anonymous - 110
2025-07-28 19:00 - 20:00
The Sooner The Better Group of Narcotics Anonymous is an organization for addicts that have a desire to stop using and to help each other stay clean. The group promotes the inclusion of all, including the LGBT community.R. Luna

Women's Peer Support Group - 114
2025-07-29 15:45 - 17:00
This is a peer led group for women who have things they would like to get support on. Support can be for any reason at all, mental health challenges, substance abuse, abuse, sexual abuse, etc. Anything that has been on the participants mind can be shared in a safe space.

For more information, please call (281)707-7902 or email rproll-clark@montrosecenter.org.

R Proll-Clark
