Coming Out Support Group - 111
2025-06-25 18:45 - 20:15 (America/Chicago)
Whether you’re still in the closet or have recently come out, the Coming Out Support Group is a safe, affirming place to share your thoughts and feelings about the coming out process. It is also a good place to build your support network, ask questions, and learn about resources that might benefit you as a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender person. You don’t have to do this alone! Attendance is free.

You must be 18 or older to attend this group. H. Owsley

LGBT + Allies SLAA (All Gender) Meeting - 114
2025-06-25 20:00 - 21:00
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous is a 12 step peer-led fellowship whose primary purpose is to help addicts live a life free from destructive addictive behaviors in relationships. Group unity transcends, gender, race, and sexual orientation. For more information, visit https://slaa-houston.org/meetings.

Beyond the Binary - Crafting Night -114
2025-06-26 18:30 - 21:00
Join Beyond the Binary on 4th Thursdays for a night of arts, crafts, and conversation. Feel free to bring a project you’re working on or something new. This event is open to anyone with an identity outside of the gender binary- including non-binary, gender non-conforming, trans, and non-cisgender people. You must be 18 or older to attend this group.For more information, contact transwellness@montrosecenter.org.C. Cox

Beyond the Binary - Crafting Night
2025-06-26 18:30 - 21:00
Join Beyond the Binary on 4th Thursdays for a night of arts, crafts, and conversation. Feel free to bring a project you’re working on or something new. This event is open to anyone with an identity outside of the gender binary- including non-binary, gender non-conforming, trans, and non-cisgender people. You must be 18 or older to attend this group.
For more information, contact transwellness@montrosecenter.org.

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.

Trans*Fabulous Transgender Support Group - Online
2025-06-26 19:00 - 20:30
Meeting virtually via Zoom on Thursdays 7–8:30 PM, this peer support group is where trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people can find an affirming space to share experiences, build a support network, ask questions, and create community ties. Allies are welcome as well and asked to give preference to trans voices in the space. Interested attendees may join the virtual Zoom meeting here. https://link.edgepilot.com/s/d2606885/Noux6R4Zb0u5C_pS-DIP2A?u=https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NRx1nF7qSmGO5v_fGz8o4wFor more information, visit the Trans*Fabulous Bluesky page or send a message to transfabuloussupport@wonderlandtranslations.net.K. Senn

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

National HIV Testing Day
2025-06-27 09:00 - 23:00
Drop by one of three different locations for free HIV/STI testing all day including at Walgreens in Montrose and Play Nightclub! We’re making testing accessible and convenient all day long.

What we’re offering:

Free, confidential HIV and STI testing

Bilingual resources and educational materials

Supportive, judgment-free environment

Why get tested? Knowledge is power. There are many ways to treat and prevent HIV. It starts with getting tested. Testing is quick, easy, and completely confidential.

When & Where:

Montrose Center: 9:00AM – 2:00PM

Walgreens @ Montrose Blvd: 10:00AM – 6:00PM

Play Nightclub: 7:00PM – 11:00PM

No appointment necessary – just drop by when it’s convenient for you!

Take charge of your health. Get tested. Stay informed.

Testing is free and available to everyone, regardless of insurance status.

Monthly Latino HIV Task Force Meeting* - 112/113
2025-06-27 14:00 - 16:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Discuss climbing infection rates, advocacy for the Latino community, events to spread awareness, and provide information on branding efforts.We focus on ways to get the city involved with decreasing the climbing rates of HIV.J. Jimenez

Trans Men Empowerment Monthly Meeting - 111
2025-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
An open meeting meeting for any transman who would like a safe space to discuss their personal experiences as a transman in our current society. In order to facilitate an open conversation we ask that only those who identify as a transman, transmasculine person or questioning their gender identity attend.D. Yanes

TransWoman Liberation Monthly Meeting - 107
2025-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
An open meeting meeting for any transwoman who would like a safe space to discuss their personal experiences as a transwoman in our current society. In order to facilitate an open conversation we ask that only those who identify as a transwoman, transfeminine person or questioning their gender identity attend.G. Pacheco

The Right Step AFG - 110
2025-06-28 12:00 - 13:15
Al-anon meeting. For attending virtually, please go to www.zoom.us. The meeting ID is 883 8193 4744 and the passcode is [REDACTED] A. Brown

The Right Step AFG
2025-06-28 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]

2025 HARRA Summer Celebration* - 106/107
2025-06-28 17:30 - 20:30 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Annual membership meeting with dinners and celebrating all runners in the Houston area.S. M. WongH. Wong

Houston Oasis Sunday Gathering
2025-06-29 08:45 - 13:00, 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

Houston Oasis Sunday Gathering - 111
2025-06-29 10:00 - 12:00
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 - 106
2025-06-29 10:00 - 13:00

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!

Postino Drag Bingo
2025-06-29 16:00 - 19:00 | Postino Montrose
Sip, slay, and support our youth! Join us at Postino Montrose for Drag Bingo after the Pride Brunch on June 29 – where every purple pour makes a difference.

All day long, enjoy $5 cans of Eureka Heights Pride Bunny Beer, and we’ll receive $1 from every can to support Youth Services. The party heats up at 4PM with Drag Bingo hosted by the spectacular Queen Jacklyn Dior, featuring amazing prizes from The Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce.

Come celebrate Pride Month while helping us empower LGBTQ+ youth in our community! 🏳️‍🌈✨

RSVP HERE

All Recovery Peer Support Group - 114
2025-06-30 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.

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

The Sooner The Better Group of Narcotics Anonymous - 110
2025-06-30 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

Poly 101
2025-06-30 19:00 - 20:30
Poly 101 is a special session we put on every second Monday where we do I crash course on polyamory terms and concepts, and then open the floor to all questions about polyamory.
The other weeks have dedicated topics like jealousy, meeting partners, time management, etc.

Women's Peer Support Group - 114
2025-07-01 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

S&PAA - 110
2025-07-01 17:45 - 18:45
Open to the public – this is a weekly Peer Support Group for those with psychotic illness. For more information, please visit sczaction.org.

LGBTQIA+ Evening - 111
2025-07-01 19:00 - 20:30
Open to the LGBTQIA+ population and their family members only (18 and over) experiencing signs and symptoms of, or diagnosed with, depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorders. These groups are free and confidential. Our groups are open to anyone living in Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria or Galveston Counties.

In our support groups we:· Provide a compassionate environment of peers who accept and understand each other.· Provide participants with support and the necessary tools needed to assist them in living more meaningful and healthy lives.

Please note:– Length: 90 minutes– No registration neededL. Little

re:MIND Depression and Bipolar Support Group - LGBTQIA+ Evening - 114
2025-07-01 19:00 - 20:30

Callbacks for THE CHOSEN ONES* - 114
2025-07-02 16:00 - 18:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Callbacks for a role in the new LGBTQ+ musical THE CHOSEN ONES.A. Alon

Callbacks for THE CHOSEN ONES
2025-07-02 16:00 - 18:00
Callbacks for a role in the new LGBTQ+ musical THE CHOSEN ONES
