the Montrose Center

Poly 101
2025-07-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-07 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-06-30 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
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.

Moonwalk Tournament Series 100 - 106
2025-07-12 13:00 - 21:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Moonwalk Tournament Series 100 is a celebration of Houston Melee’s 3-year history at the Montrose Center where we will be celebrating our 100th regular tournament. This event will have SSBM Melee Singles and Doubles tournaments. Competition starts at 1pm and the venue will close at 9pm. Contact zertuche.cristian@gmail.com for any questions. Pre-registration may be necessary.C. Zertuche

Business Meeting
2025-07-12 12:00 - 14:15
To introduce new members to the order.

The Right Step AFG
2025-07-12 12:00 - 13:15, 2025-07-05 12:00 - 13:15, 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]

DoG Business Meeting* - 111
2025-07-12 12:00 - 14:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Introducing new members to the order.L. Hogan

Houston Civic Engagement Academy* - 112/113
2025-07-12 10:30 - 13:30
The Houston Civic Engagement Academy is a 6-month program designed to educate and empower LGBTQ+ Texans about civic participation. The program will run from July 2025 to December 2025 on the 2nd Saturday of each month, culminating in civic engagement projects across Houston.
B. Pritchett

Ruth Chapter 2 Meeting
2025-07-12 09:00 - 12:00
Business meeting to bring in New members

Member Interviews* - 111
2025-07-12 09:00 - 12:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Meeting to discuss and hold member interviews for petitioners and affiliates interested in joining.K. Felder

The Sooner The Better Group of Narcotics Anonymous - 110
2025-07-10 20:00 - 21:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
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

Annual homeowners meeting* - 106
2025-07-09 18:30 - 20:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Court at Museum’s Gate Annual Meeting.M. McConnell

Trans Voices Houston Support Group - 114
2025-07-09 18:30 - 20:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Our Monthly Discussion Group provides a safe, peer-led space for trans and nonbinary individuals to share experiences, build community, and discuss topics relevant to our lives. The goal is to foster connection, empowerment, and mutual support in a welcoming environment.E. North

Bonnie Brae 12-Step Support Group - 112/113
2025-07-08 20:00 - 21:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Our primary purpose is to stay free from cocaine and all other mind-altering substances, and to help others achieve the same freedom. Cocaine Anonymous is a Fellowship of, by, and for cocaine addicts seeking recovery.B. Lacour

DoE Meeting* - 114
2025-07-08 17:00 - 19:00 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Diamonds of Esther Meeting.J. Molder

DoE meeting* - 112/113
2025-07-06 14:30 - 17:30 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Review bylaws setup community service projects fundraisers and what causes we will support.J. Molder

Monthly Membership Meeting
2025-07-05 19:45 - 21:00
Monthly Membership Meeting to discuss regular business and plan for the upcoming months projects.

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

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

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

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

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!

Houston Oasis Sunday Gathering
2025-06-29 09:45 - 12:30, 2025-06-29 08:45 - 13:00
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 accepted

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

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

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

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
