the Montrose Center

Houston Transgender Support Group - 106
2025-04-14 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-28 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
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

Empowering Our Future Gala 2025
2025-04-26 19:00 - 23:00 | The Ballroom at Bayou Place, 500 Texas St, Houston, Texas, 77002
Not your average gala! Don’t miss the entertainment-packed, costume-filled show!

– Internationally acclaimed LGBTQ+ talent– Great crowd of LGBTQ+ community leaders and friends– Delicious dinner with inspiring program– Benefiting Hatch Youth’s comprehensive LGBTQ+ youth services

ThemeJoin us Under the Big Top for an entertainment-packed circus-themed show, featuring your favorite international and local acts.

AttireDress inspired by circus flair or in your best cocktail attire. Costume and drag encouraged!

Reserve your seats today!Tables $2,000+ | Tickets $200+Prefer to make your reservation offline?Please contact Director of Development Meleah Jones at mjones@montrosecenter.org.Interested in joining our team of Table Hosts?Simply purchase a table or contact mjones@montrosecenter.org if you plan to organize a table of paying guests.

ParkingGuest are encouraged to carpool or to hire a Lyft. $20 On-Site Valet and $20 underground parking available. Street parking may also be available. See Photos from Last Year’s ShowClick here to enjoy photos from last year’s Animation Nation event.Huge Thanks to Our Sponsors!

Big Top SponsorsThe Ballroom at Bayou PlaceCharles Caliva & Kim GustavssonConcierge TravelCarousel SponsorSouthwest Airlines

Q’s? Need More Information?Please contact Director of Development Meleah Jones.(713)800-0872 | mjones@montrosecenter.org

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Hurry! Step right up & Join us at the circus!

Moonwalk Tournament Series - 112/113
2025-05-01 19:00 - 23:00
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

Full Tension Gaming - 112/113
2025-05-17 12:00 - 17:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
A casual gaming tournament experience for fighting game players to practice, compete, and enjoy matches against on another.R. Beery

HASCNA play writers room - 114
2025-05-17 12:30 - 15:30 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Writing a play for a convention we are hosting in September.R. Horton

Bliss Sundays' Positive Self-Talk Guided Journaling Workshop* - 106
2025-05-17 13:00 - 16:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Join us for a guided journaling workshop and group meditation designed especially for queer women. This intimate experience centers on nurturing deeper connections — both with yourself and within community. Together, we’ll explore positive self-talk, engage in reflective writing, and hold space for authentic relationship-building. Expect a safe, open, and welcoming environment where vulnerability and joy are equally embraced.

Come as you are, leave more connected.K. Al-Hassan

Texas Children's Hospital: The PURPLE Workshop - 112/113
2025-05-21 09:00 - 13:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
A workshop aimed at supporting mothers with children and infants. S. Heinly

Houston in Action: Community Response Network* - 106
2025-05-22 12:00 - 14:30 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Training for leaders of grassroots organizations involved in civic engagement and community development in Houston.M. Garcia

Men of D.I.S.T.I.N.C Informational* - 111
2025-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
We are an organization for gay men who hosts events, socials, and volunteer in the local community. We also provide professional development and financial literacy workshops to the community.This is an informational for men who have expressed interests in joining our organization.N. Glosson

Houston Urban Kinksters Class - 106
2025-05-24 12:00 - 15:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Our monthly meeting are socials events so that people can meet each other without pressure. This class is to teach the fundamentals of kink.T. Green

Houston Collective's Queer Night - 111
2025-05-27 17:00 - 19:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
We are hosting a Queer Night! we have them once a month and this month will be a game night with different board games and music.T. Cruse

LGBTQIA+ Youth Prom
2025-05-31 19:00 - 23:00
Put on your ruby slippers (or combat boots) and follow the glitter brick road to this year’s LGBTQIA+ Youth Prom — a night where you don’t need a wizard’s approval to be your true self.

Hosted by Hatch Youth, “A Night in Oz” invites LGBTQIA+ youth ages 16–20 to celebrate in a space where courage, heart, and authenticity take center stage. Whether you arrive in Glinda glam, Wicked realness, or as your wonderful self from Kansas or beyond, you’re welcome in our Emerald City.

The prom will be held at the stunning Ballroom at Tanglewood and features a DJ spinning tunes worthy of a cyclone dance break, plenty of space to click your heels on the dance floor, and a spread of food and drinks that’ll have you saying, “Oh my!” (no lions, tigers, or bears involved).

This free event is for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 16–20.Expect music, dancing, door prizes, and a night of queer joy.

📅 Date: Friday, May 31, 2025🕖 Time: 7 – 11 PM📍 Location: Ballroom at Tanglewood, 5430 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056👗 Dress Code: There isn’t one! Come in prom glam, Oz-inspired fantasy, casual wear, or however you feel most yourself. Flying monkeys, tin folks, and friends of Dorothy — all are welcome.Night in Oz – LGBTQ+ Prom 2025 – the Montrose Center

Moonwalk Tournament Series - 112/113
2025-06-05 19:00 - 23:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States

Houston Texas Leather Production: Community Shine - 112/113
2025-06-07 12:00 - 16:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
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

HUK Summer School Consent + You - 112/113
2025-06-07 16:00 - 19:00
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

PFLAG General Monthly Meeting - 112/113
2025-06-08 14:00 - 16:00
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.

PFLAG 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

Houston Fighting Game Community: Full Tension - 112/113, 114
2025-06-14 12:00 - 18:00 | 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

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

Boi's Club Meeting - 114
2025-06-17 13:00 - 14:30 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
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

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

Film Screening: The Holy Closet w/ Keshet Houston - 106/107
2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
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.

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

Pride Brunch 2025
2025-06-29 11:00 - 15:00 | The Heights Social, 1213 W 20th St, Houston, Texas, 77008, United States
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!

Please 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!

Enjoy 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!

Doors 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.

Reserve Tickets and Tables

Entertainment

Mistress Isabelle Brooks

Get 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!

DJ Chad Guidry

DJ 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.

Venue

The Heights Social 1213 W 20th St, Houston, TX 77008 Venue: The Heights Social

We’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!

The Montrose Center

Since 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.

Please 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.

Auction

Our 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.

Can’t wait to see you there!

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

SLAA - 114
2025-07-30 20:00 - 21:00
12-Step open discussion recovery group. Helping the LGBTQIA members recover from sex and love addiction from a 12-Step lens.J. Gelehrte

LGBTQ+ Indie Author Book Fair - 112/113
2025-08-02 10:00 - 16:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Meet local independent (self-published or small press) LGBTQ+ authors, learn about their books, and buy autographed copies!

Featured authors include:JD Doyle (1981 My Gay American Road Trip: A Slice of Our Pre-AIDS Culture)

John Merullo (The Brimmerverse Series)

Phillip Johnson (Die Fotografie)

Lee Ingalls (Ingalls on the Prairie)

Timothy Bammell (Worth It!)Scott Damon (Debut, When Worlds Collide; Tarak’s Ordeal)

Kenneth Creech (Awakened ; Challenged; Fate, Coincidence, and Other Curse Words)

Stalina Emmanuelle Villarreal (Watcha)

Tessa Croft (Through Sky and Stars)J. Merullo

CANCELLED Community Yoga Class w/ Juju - 107
2025-08-10 10:30 - 11:30 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
This yoga class is an inclusive and accessible space for all bodies and experience levels to engage in mindful movement, meditation, and breath practice. Free and open to the public; please bring your own mat and any additional props.J. Faragher

Ladies Night: Kindred Spirits Dance 2025
2025-08-16 19:00 - 23:00 | The Ballroom at Bayou Place 500 Texas St Houston TX, 77002, 500 Texas Avenue, Houston, Texas, 77002
Kindred Spirits Dance500+ LGBTQ+ women and friendsDance the night away to your favorite songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s, through today!Enjoy elegant chandeliers & balconies overlooking DowntownFor guests ages 21+

Kindred Spirits DanceSaturday, August 16, 7-11 PMThe Ballroom at Bayou Place Downtown, 500 Texas St

Make Your Reservation Today$650 Table for 10 on the Dance Floor (Green on map)$350 Table for 6 near the Dance Floor (Orange on map)$300 Table for 6 along Perimeter of Room (Blue on map)$40 Pre-Sale General Admission, $50 At the Door

Get Your Tickets & Table Reservation Here

Community Yoga Class w/ Juju - 107
2025-08-17 10:30 - 11:30 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
