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SUMMARY:Moonwalk Tournament Series - 112/113
DESCRIPTION: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. This event will begin at 7 and will be open until 11PM. Please contact the head organizer at 281-794-3959 or at zertuche.cristian@gmail.com for more information.C. Zertuche
URL:https://montrosecenter.org/event/moonwalk-tournament-series-112-113-3/
LOCATION:the Montrose Center\, 401 Branard St.\, Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Center,Community Events
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SUMMARY:Houston Texas Leather Production: Community Shine - 112/113
DESCRIPTION:This group focused on building our community and teaching our trade\, the trade of Bootblacking. It will be a hands on class\, of cleaning\, conditioning\, and learning about leather care. Open to every one and community.L. Torres
URL:https://montrosecenter.org/event/houston-texas-leather-production-community-shine-112-113/
LOCATION:the Montrose Center\, 401 Branard St.\, Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:HUK Summer School Consent + You - 112/113
DESCRIPTION:This is the Second Class in our Summer School series. Consent + You will focus on consent basics\, how to advocate for yourself\, and what to do in the event of a consent violation.T. Green
URL:https://montrosecenter.org/event/huk-summer-school-consent-you-112-113/
CATEGORIES:At the Center,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T140000
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SUMMARY:PFLAG General Monthly Meeting - 112/113
DESCRIPTION:PFLAG Houston continue our three fold mission of support\, education\, and advocacy.We accomplish this three-fold mission\, primarily\, through three monthly meetings\, and ourhelpline. With the current political climate and increased discrimination directed at theLGBTQIA+ community\, we are encountering new people and groups seeking support andeducation. \n\n\n\nPFLAG Houston’s general meeting has two parts. We invite speakers from the community to educate us about current issues and concerns. The second part of the meeting is the support group.L. Middents
URL:https://montrosecenter.org/event/pflag-general-monthly-meeting-112-113-3/2025-06-08/
CATEGORIES:At the Center,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T180000
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CREATED:20250528T152833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T152844Z
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SUMMARY:Houston Fighting Game Community: Full Tension - 112/113\, 114
DESCRIPTION:Fighting Game TournamentName: Full Tension III \n\n\n\nTo 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
URL:https://montrosecenter.org/event/houston-fighting-game-community-full-tension-112-113-114/
LOCATION:the Montrose Center\, 401 Branard St.\, Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Center,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T163000
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SUMMARY:LOAF's Pride Disco Ball - 106
DESCRIPTION:LOAF’s Pride Disco Ball\, open to the public!D. Harrell
URL:https://montrosecenter.org/event/loafs-pride-disco-ball-106/
LOCATION:the Montrose Center\, 401 Branard St.\, Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Center,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T130000
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SUMMARY:Boi's Club Meeting - 114
DESCRIPTION:Masc 101 is a trans masculine educational event for all to attend. It is focused on what transitioning can look like for a masculine individual. Going through social transition\, medical transition\, as well as how to support a transitioning person in your life.M. Taylor
URL:https://montrosecenter.org/event/bois-club-meeting-114/
LOCATION:the Montrose Center\, 401 Branard St.\, Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Transgender
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T193000
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SUMMARY:Houston Transgender Support Group - 106
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://montrosecenter.org/event/houston-transgender-support-group-106-4/2025-06-23/
CATEGORIES:At the Center,Community Events,Support Groups,Transgender
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T190000
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: The Holy Closet w/ Keshet Houston - 106/107
DESCRIPTION:Join Keshet Houston and the Montrose Center for a screening of The Holy Closet\, an Israeli documentary about LGBTQ people who chose to remain religious Jews and to build their lives\, relationships\, families\, and everyday activities according to the Jewish religion.  The film will be introduced by special guest\, Rabbi Steven Greenberg\, author of Wrestling with God and Men: Homosexuality in the Jewish Tradition and founding director of Eshel. He will join a discussion panel after the movie. There is no charge but an RSVP is requested.  CLICK HERE to reserve your seat.
URL:https://montrosecenter.org/event/keshet-houston-film-screening-the-holy-closet-106-107/
LOCATION:the Montrose Center\, 401 Branard St.\, Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured - Pride Guide 2025,Featured – Homepage,Pride Guide 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T200000
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SUMMARY:Moonwalk Tournament Series 99 - 112/113
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://montrosecenter.org/event/moonwalk-tournament-series-99-112-113/
LOCATION:the Montrose Center\, 401 Branard St.\, Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Center,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T150000
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SUMMARY:Pride Brunch 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the Montrose Center’s 7th Annual Pride Brunch\, the biggest Pride brunch in Texas! There’s no better way to celebrate Pride than with good friends\, great drinks\, and a delicious brunch on Sunday Funday! Last year\, over 400 people joined us to support the Montrose Center and this year\, we’re going even bigger! \n\n\n\nPlease join us on June 29th at The Heights Social\, owned by the renowned Clé Group. The chic interior\, including an awe-inspiring 101-foot chandelier\, provides an extravagant backdrop for a memorable Pride Sunday event! \n\n\n\nEnjoy our selection of craft cocktails and mocktails\, brunch by Chef Cameron Caine\, music by DJ Chad Guidry and a special drag performance by Houston’s own Mistress Isabelle Brooks\, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 & All Stars Season 10! \n\n\n\nDoors open at 11 am and brunch attire is Pride Sunday Funday Realness. Attendees must be 21 yrs or older to attend. Photo ID and tickets are required for this event. Guests are encouraged to use Uber or Lyft as there is limited paid venue and street parking. Check out photos from the 2024 Pride Brunch here and Outsmart here. \n\n\n\n\nReserve Tickets and Tables\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment \n\n\n\nMistress Isabelle Brooks \n\n\n\nGet ready to bow down to the one and only Mistress Isabelle Brooks – the bold\, brash\, and utterly fabulous Southern belle taking the drag world by storm! Known for her sharp wit\, unforgettable catchphrases\, and jaw-dropping curves\, Mistress has carved out her place in history as the first Houston queen to slay the stage on RuPaul’s Drag Race – and now she’s back and bigger than ever on All Stars! With charm\, sass\, and star power to spare\, Mistress Isabelle Brooks is here to snatch wigs and steal the show! \n\n\n\nDJ Chad Guidry \n\n\n\nDJ Chad Guidry is returning for his 5th Pride Brunch! Chosen multiple years as one of Houston’s top three “Gayest and Greatest DJs”\, DJ Chad has been described as having an artistic “multiple personality” that includes part club DJ and part percussionist. \n\n\n\nVenue \n\n\n\nThe Heights Social 1213 W 20th St\, Houston\, TX 77008 Venue: The Heights Social \n\n\n\nWe’re back at The Heights Social again this year! With 8\,500 square feet of weather-proof brunch space\, this upscale venue kicks brunch up a notch! Owned by the Clé Group\, this martini-centric bar and restaurant provides an extravagant backdrop for a memorable Pride Sunday event! \n\n\n\nThe Montrose Center \n\n\n\nSince 1978\, the Montrose Center is a non-profit organization that serves Houston’s community by empowering LGBTQ+ individuals and their families to live healthier\, more fulfilling lives. The Center provides services which include anti-violence programs\, case management\, counseling\, education & outreach\, HIV/STI testing & prevention\, housing assistance\, senior programs\, substance use recovery\, support groups\, youth services\, and many other services. For more information about the Montrose Center\, visit www.montrosecenter.kinsta.cloud. \n\n\n\nPlease consider a donation to the Montrose Center along with your purchase in support of this event. All funds raised will be donated to the Montrose Center in memory of Mike Ralph\, uncle of Pride Brunch host\, Robert Wallace\, who passed in 1991 during the HIV/AIDS epidemic. \n\n\n\nAuction \n\n\n\nOur online auction will launch on June 22. Interested in donating to our online auction? Contact Taylor Mabrie at (713) 800-0841 or events@montrosecenter.org. \n\n\n\nCan’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://montrosecenter.org/event/pride-brunch-2025/
LOCATION:The Heights Social\, 1213 W 20th St\, Houston\, Texas\, 77008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Featured – Homepage,Rising Leaders,Senior,Transgender
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