Houston Transgender Support Group - 106
2025-03-17 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | TX
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

Transgender Day of Visibility Celebration - 106 & 107
2025-03-21 18:00 - 22:00 | TX
Join us as this event aims to celebrate and empower trans individuals, educate the community, and strengthen connections. It will provide a safe, affirming space to highlight trans resilience, share success stories, and recognize community leaders. We will have educational workshops, promote allyship and connect attendees with vital resources for healthcare. A key focus will be HIV prevention and inclusive, gender-affirming care, ensuring that trans individuals have access to culturally competent services and accurate health information.G. Pacheco

Texas Showdown Training Room - 106
2025-03-22 12:00 - 18:00 | TX
In preparation for Texas Showdown I am hosting a training camp for all Houston players. All players representing their game is more than welcome to join us. Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Gulity Gear Strive, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, and Guilty gear Xrd Rev 2 will be the main tournament games being hosted. I will also be raffling off a leverless controller for those that attend with bonus entries for each game you enter. This is an all inclusive event. We welcome all ages/orientations as the Fight Game Community.J. Wilkins

Trans Bingo - 112/113
2025-03-23 15:00 - 19:00 | TX
Join us for a fun game of bingo

G. Pacheco

Moonwalk tournament Series 93 - 112/113
2025-03-27 19:00 - 23:00 | TX
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

Formal Dinner Service Training - 112/113
2025-03-30 10:00 - 12:00 | TX
Dinner service training for Houston Spirit of Leather Awards Dinner.

L. Powell

Transgender day of Visibility - 106 & 107
2025-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | TX
Join us for The Montrose Center’s Trans Day of Visibility Rally on Monday, March 31, from 6–8 PM — a night to uplift, empower, and honor trans lives! This rally is free to attend and open to all!

What to expect: Powerful community speakers Calls to action from fierce advocacy leaders Drag performances that give life Resource fair with support + connections Interactive art to create and share Located in Rooms 106 & 107 at The Montrose Center

Let’s show up, speak out, and celebrate trans joy, resilience, and power!

UH LGBTQ Alumni Network Open Board Meeting & Social - 114
2025-04-02 18:30 - 19:30 | TX
Join the University of Houston’s LGBTQ Alumni Network for our first public board meeting in 5 years followed by a social on Wednesday, April 2nd from 6:30pm – 7:45pm at the Montrose Center to meet our board, see how we conduct business, and learn how you can get involved!J. Gonzales

Community Advisory Board Meeting -112/113
2025-04-03 17:30 - 20:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
CAB meeting

J. Quiroz

Houston Oasis Sunday Gathering - 106
2025-04-06 10:00 - 13:00 | TX
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 acceptedA. Potaman

Houston Oasis Sunday Gathering - 111
2025-04-06 10:00 - 12:00 | TX

Next Steps in Building Community - 111
2025-04-10 18:30 - 20:30 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Discussion of how working people can fight against deportations, war, and other issues within the current climate.B. Harrison

Moonwalk Tournament Series 94 - 106
2025-04-10 19:00 - 23:00 | TX

NLA Houston Spring Iniquity - 106/107
2025-04-12 08:00 - 19:00 | TX
NLA – Houston’s Spring Iniquity, a Leather Fest

NLA Houston's Spring Iniquity - 114
2025-04-12 08:00 - 19:00 | TX
April is NLA – Houston’s birthday as an organization and as stated in our mission statement, we serve and support of our community through education, outreach, and community service. Every year in April, we provide a day of educational classes on different aspects of the BDSM lifestyle and keeping our mission statement in mind, we intend to dispel stereotypes, misconceptions, and media misrepresentation.

NLA Houston's Spring Iniquity - 111
2025-04-12 08:00 - 19:00 | TX

NLA Houston's Spring Iniquity - 112/113
2025-04-12 08:00 - 19:00 | TX

Houston Transgender Support Group - 106
2025-04-14 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-28 19:30 - 20:30 | TX
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 | TX
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 | TX
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
