Community Summit at the Montrose Center
2025-01-11 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)

Houston 2025 LGBTQ+ Community Summit
2025-01-11 10:00 - 17:30 | the Montrose Center, 401 Branard St., Houston, TX, United States
Houston’s leading LGBTQ+ organizations invite you to join them on January 11, 2025 from 10AM to 5:30PM at the Montrose Center for a community summit. Drawing inspiration from Houston’s historic 1978 Town Meeting, this day-long gathering will feature expert panels and workshops on civil rights, access to medical care, mental health and wellness, immigration, and legal planning, with special emphasis on supporting transgender community members. A signature moment of the summit will include an opportunity for community dialogue and action planning. Local LGBTQ+ history and culture, multi-disciplinary arts and a celebratory performance showcase will round out the programming.

Generous financial support provided by The Hollyfield Foundation. Promotional support provided by OutSmart Magazine.

Registration now open! Follow the link below to review and select your breakout sessions and finalize your registration.

Registration closes at 11:30PM on Friday, January 10. Limited day-of spots may be available Saturday, January 11 on a first-come, first-served basis.

REGISTER FOR THE SUMMIT

The Right Step AFG
2025-01-11 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]

The Men's Gathering/ TMG* - 111
2025-01-11 18:00 - 21:00
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 Bayou City Pups Monthly Membership Meeting - 114
2025-01-11 20:00 - 21:30
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/

PFLAG General Monthly Meeting - 112/113
2025-01-12 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

PFLAG General Monthly Meeting
2025-01-12 14:00 - 16:00
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.

Ballroom Kiki Lounge - Room 106 & 107
2025-01-12 21:00 - 23:00
Safe space curated by Stam to have a space to practice, congregate, and get access to resources by The Montrose center.S. Love

HATCHed Out* - HATCH Rom, 114
2025-01-14 18:00 - 20:00
HATCH peer support groups foster a safe and affirming space where young individuals can socialize, receive mentorship and guidance, and participate in enriching educational and creative activities. Our aim is to empower youth in and around Houston to not just survive, but thrive! J. Faragher

Film Screening - Trans Dudes with Lady Cancer - 106
2025-01-15 17:00 - 20:00
Join us for a virtual film screening of Trans Dudes with Lady Cancer, a short film documenting the journey of two transmasculine people, their families, and their communities, as they navigate breast cancer and ovarian cancer within the medical system.L. Weaver

Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission Bimonthly Meeting - 112/113
2025-01-15 18:30 - 20:30
Bimonthly meeting of the Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission. To sign up for public comment, email lgbtqia@harriscountytx.gov. A Ruiz

Queer Weddings - 114
2025-01-16 17:00 - 19:00
Free wedding for those wanting to get married before January 20. You must have your marriage license with you.L. Powell

Queer Weddings
2025-01-16 17:00 - 19:00
Free wedding for those wanting to get married before January 20. You must have your marriage license with you.

TMAH and TGQH Game Night* - 107
2025-01-16 18:30 - 20:30
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

Monthly Meeting* - 114
2025-01-16 19:00 - 21:00
GenesisNo.1 Monthly meeting* – 114D. Sweat

NSO11* - 111
2025-01-16 19:00 - 21:00
Business Meeting

M. Lucky

NSO11
2025-01-16 19:00 - 21:00
Business Meeting

Volunteer Project* - 327
2025-01-17 13:00 - 16:00
Hosted by T. Converse

The Houston Harriers Pasta Dinner - 106 & 107
2025-01-17 18:00 - 20:30
The Houston Harriers pre-marathon pasta dinner with special guest (TBA). We will carb load and enjoy the company of other runners as we gear up for Sunday’s race! S. Cherington

Business Meeting* - 111
2025-01-17 19:00 - 21:00
MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING

A. McKentie

BUISNESS MEETING
2025-01-17 19:00 - 21:00
MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING

HOLD: Event Set Up & Breakdown - 107
2025-01-18 08:00 - 18:15

Ladies of Valor #4 Meeting* - 111
2025-01-18 10:00 - 11:30
Ladies of Valor #4 Meeting

Business Meeting

A. McKentie

The HH Movement, Inc's Stigma Stump HTX - 107
2025-01-18 11:00 - 17:00
This initiative is the first of its kind in Houston, Texas to debunk the STIGMA behind Testing, Healthcare and Mental Health in the LGBTQIA Community. The day will consist of invited nonprofit organizations for people of color to facilitate sessions throughout the day to discuss stigma related healthcare discussions and identify resources and referrals.

*** We have worked with The Montrose Center previously and granted the amazing gift of having the space fee waived. We are inquiring if this is a possibility for this amazing inaugural event as well.***

For more information, please email Heavyhitterspride@gmail.com.

J Hicks

Regular Grand Chapter of Texas* - 111
2025-01-18 11:30 - 13:30
Annual community calendar review

N. Baldwin

Regular Grand Chapter of Texas
2025-01-18 11:30 - 13:30
annual community calendar review

Dorcas Royal Ladies Business Meeting* - 114
2025-01-18 13:00 - 15:30
Business Meeting

A. Greenhouse

Private Event* - 106
2025-01-18 13:00 - 18:00
Private personal event for family and close friends on fellowship.

A. Cooper

TSTH Meeting and Game Night* - 114
2025-01-18 17:45 - 21:15
TSTH Meeting & Game Night

N. Azathoth

TSTH Meeting & Game Night
2025-01-18 17:45 - 21:15
