Here Forever and Today: An art workshop centering liberation, care and resistance to surveillance - 112/113
2025-10-11 14:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
This National Coming Out Day, join artist Sol Díaz-Peña in reimagining “Picture Day” as a playful space for collective self-expression. Craft wearable pieces using cyanotype, craft materials, and fabric to creatively challenge how queer and gender-nonconforming people are labeled, watched, or monitored, while celebrating our authenticity as an act of resistance.

Whether in a crafted costume, a personal creation from home, or simply dressed as your most authentic self, you’re invited to capture your portrait against a custom backdrop created by the artist and include it in a Here Forever and Today collection of resistance.

Through photography, dialogue, and hands-on making, we will ask: How do we want to be seen in a surveillance state? How and when do we unmask, not because we’re forced to, but for connection, expression, and on our own terms? Be part of transforming costumes into a living archive of resistance, reflection, and joy.

This event is free and open to all, with materials provided. Space is limited, arrive on time to secure your spot!This project is part of Glitch Lab, a new residency by the Edgelands Institute and the NOTICE Coalition, in which Sol Diaz-Peña is a current artist-in-residence, developing socially engaged art projects exploring how surveillance technologies—such as student activity monitoring software, AI-powered cameras, and vape detectors—are reshaping education and youth justice.About the Artist:Sol Diaz-Peña is a Cuban-Mexican-American, transdisciplinary artist, educator, and organizer in Houston, TX. Their practice explores identity, cultural memory, and collective storytelling at the intersection of migration, queerness, and the power of returning to nature. Working across painting, photography, and public practice, they draw from Zapotec Indigenous traditions, gender-variant lineages, and family archives to explore movement across territories as a living bond with the land and inherited histories. As a whole, their work attends to the fluid, negotiated nature of self-determined identity.

Diaz-Peña has exhibited at Lawndale Art Center, Blaffer Art Museum, and Project Row Houses, with work featured in New American Paintings No. 174. They have held residencies at Lawndale Art Center, Project Row Houses, and the Artists’ Literacy Institute (NY), and received the 2024 Arts and Media Award from the Houston Transgender Unity Committee.

Augustine Fellowship - 106/107
2025-10-11 16:30 - 19:00 | TX

The Men's Gathering/ TMG* - 111
2025-10-11 18:00 - 21:00 | TX
The purpose of this support group is to provide a safe, affirming, and empowering space for gay Black men to connect, share experiences, and build community. We aim to foster mental, emotional, and social well-being by addressing the unique challenges and strengths of navigating multiple identities. Our group seeks to promote self-acceptance, resilience, and solidarity, creating opportunities for personal growth, healing, and mutual support. We strive to strengthen individuals and the broader community through open dialogue, resources, and collective empowerment, advocating for love, respect, and equality for all.C. Edwards

The Refuge Recovery Queers - 114
2025-10-11 18:30 - 19:45 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
The Refuge Recovery community in Houston is a relatively small community, especially compared to some of the other more well known recovery programs. The queer Refuge Recovery meeting I lead is the first and only queer refuge meeting in Houston. It is a unique space built for queer people seeking a different form of recovery. Refuge Recovery, although originally founded for addiction, is a flexible program that can be used for any sort of obsessive thinking pattern or mental illness. Whether someone is in need of learning how to meditate, interested in Buddhist practices, looking for a different approach to recovery, or simply searching for a new community of queer and gender expansive support, this meeting has the ability to serve anyone who enters it.C. Bano

The Bayou City Pups Monthly Membership Meeting - 114
2025-10-11 20:00 - 21:30 | TX
COME, SIT, STAY – For our monthly meeting to get caught up with the most recent activities and to discuss and help plan the next upcoming events. For more information, please visit https://www.bayoucitypups.com/

Houston Oasis Sunday Gathering
2025-10-12 08:45 - 14:00, 2025-10-12 10:00 - 12:30 | 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 accepted

Leadership Training* - 107
2025-10-12 09:00 - 13:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Houston Liberation Center. We are hosting a leadership training for local community organizers to meet and learn from each other on how to best get involved in local struggles.C. Kurowski

Houston Oasis Sunday Gathering* - 106, 111
2025-10-12 10:00 - 13:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
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

A. Potaman

PFLAG General Monthly Meeting - 112/113
2025-10-12 14:00 - 16:00 | TX
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

PFLAG General Monthly Meeting
2025-10-12 14:00 - 16:00 | TX
PFLAG PFLAG Houston continue our three fold mission of support, education, and advocacy.
We accomplish this three-fold mission, primarily, through three monthly meetings, and our
helpline. With the current political climate and increased discrimination directed at the
LGBTQIA+ community, we are encountering new people and groups seeking support and
education.
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.

Event Rehearsal* - 112/113
2025-10-12 18:00 - 19:00 | TX
The HH MOVEMENT, INC.

J. Hicks

Event rehearsal
2025-10-12 18:00 - 19:00 | TX
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AARP Digital Resilience Workshop
2025-10-13 13:00 - 14:00 | the Law Harrington Senior Living Center, 2222 Cleburne St, 2nd Floor, Houston, TX, 77004, United States
AARP will host their Digital Resiliency Workshop for seniors at Law Harrington Senior Living Center. Case managers will be on hand to provide support in getting ready for disasters by making an emergency plan, saving important documents, and more.

All Recovery Peer Support Group - 114
2025-10-13 18:00 - 19:00 | TX
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
2025-10-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-15 18:30 - 19:30 | TX
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
2025-10-13 19:00 - 20:30 | TX
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.

Houston Transgender Support Group - 106
2025-10-13 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

Women's Peer Support Group - 114
2025-10-14 15:45 - 17:00 | TX
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
2025-10-14 17:30 - 18:30 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Open to the public – this is a weekly Peer Support Group for those with psychotic illness. For more information, please visit sczaction.org.K. Lamoreaux

UH LGBTQ Alumni Association Community Meeting - 106
2025-10-14 17:30 - 20:30 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Join the UH LGBTQ Alumni for an evening of connection, conversation, and community! Whether you’re a recent grad or a longtime supporter, this is a great opportunity to meet fellow alumni, hear exciting announcements about upcoming events and initiatives, and learn how you can get involved with our growing network.✨ Expect updates on new programs, ways to contribute, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact.🤝 All are welcome — bring a friend and help us build a stronger, more vibrant LGBTQ alumni community!🌈 October Community Meeting📅 Tuesday, October 14th🕕 6 – 8PM

Follow us on social media!https://www.facebook.com/RainbowCoogs/https://www.instagram.com/uhlgbtqalumni/https://www.linkedin.com/company/uh-lgbtq-alumni-association/K. Victor

LGBTQIA+ Evening - 111
2025-10-14 19:00 - 20:30 | TX
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
2025-10-14 19:00 - 20:30 | TX

ROCO Concert - Law Harrington
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:30 | the Law Harrington Senior Living Center, 2222 Cleburne St, 2nd Floor, Houston, TX, 77004, United States
ROCO’s Musicians With a Mission is offering a free concert for our senior community in the Law Harrington Senior Living Library. Clarinetists, Nathan Williams and Maiko Sasaki, will be playing classical music and sharing a short history of each tune.

The program will be as follows:

Duetto I: Allegro moderato – Bernard Crusell (1775 – 1838)

Sonata No. 1: Vivace – George Philipp Telemann ( 1681 – 1767)

Theme and Variations – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791)

Hava Nagila – Traditional Jewish, arranged by David McKeown

Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007: Courante – Johan Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750)

Hommage a J. S. Bach – Bela Kovacs (1937 – 2021)

Gigue in B Minor – Johnahh Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750)

Sonata: Vivo – Michele Mangani (b. 1966)

SPRY (Seniors Preparing for Rainbow Years) offers free events and enriching programs for LGBTQ+ adults 60+, including social activities, health presentations, educational workshops, and more. If you’re not signed up yet, just complete a quick registration form at our next event or call us at (713) 485-5084 or email snleota@montrosecenter.org to learn more.

Coming Out Support Group - 111
2025-10-15 18:45 - 20:15 | TX
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

SLAA - 114
2025-10-15 20:00 - 21:00 | TX
12-Step open discussion recovery group. Helping the LGBTQIA members recover from sex and love addiction from a 12-Step lens.J. Gelehrte

MFAH Presents: Frida Kahlo - Law Harrington
2025-10-16 13:00 - 14:00 | the Law Harrington Senior Living Center, 2222 Cleburne St, 2nd Floor, Houston, TX, 77004, United States
The Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH) will deliver a presentation about artist Frida Kahlo at the Law Harrington Senior Living Center’s 2nd floor library.

MFAH is organizing an exhibit of Kahlo’s work entitled Frida: The Making of an Icon, which will debut in January 2026. Come learn more from their staff about this groundbreaking Mexican artist in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

SPRY (Seniors Preparing for Rainbow Years) offers free events and enriching programs for LGBTQ+ adults 60+, including social activities, health presentations, educational workshops, and more. If you’re not signed up yet, just complete a quick registration form at our next event or call us at (713) 485-5084 or email snleota@montrosecenter.org to learn more.

TMAH and TGQH Game Night* - 107
2025-10-16 18:30 - 20:30 | TX
Join Transmasculine Alliance Houston and Trans & GenderQueer Houston for our monthly game night. This event is open to transgender individuals and their friends, family, and significant others. Everyone is encouraged to bring snacks, non alcoholic drinks, and board games. Room 107G. Zemanek

Houston Autistic Adult - Meetup* - 114
2025-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Houston Autistic Adults hosts monthly community meetups that provide a safe, supportive space for autistic adults to connect, share experiences, and build friendships. Our gatherings are peer-led and centered on respect, acceptance, and inclusion, with an intentional focus on supporting LGBTQ autistic adults.Each event includes time for open conversation, socializing, and occasional themed discussions or activities. The purpose is not therapy or treatment, but community — reducing isolation, fostering belonging, and celebrating the diversity of autistic and LGBTQ experiences.C. Clement
