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For advertising or subscription information, call 713/520-7237 ext. 10 or email: [email protected] Established in 1994, OutSmart is an award-winning monthly publication that has delivered local and national news to Houston’s LGBT audience for over 23 years. Published in print and online, we reach 200,000+ readers each month and have a loyal fan base spanning from Houston to Los Angele

s. The magazine even has an international following in Canada, Mexico, The United Kingdom, Australia, and various other locations across the globe. OutSmart has proudly received recognition on both local and national levels. The magazine was voted “Nation’s Best Local Magazine” by the Vice Versa Gay Press Awards and has been named “Best Local Publication in Houston” by the Houston Press for four consecutive years (2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009). Pick up a free copy of OutSmart at any of our 375+ locations in and around Houston. The magazine is also distributed at select sites in Austin, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, and San Antonio.

The Galveston Gay Chorus reflects the power of shared music to build community, offering performances that highlight joy...
12/01/2025

The Galveston Gay Chorus reflects the power of shared music to build community, offering performances that highlight joy, inclusion, and local pride. Their work extends from charity efforts to holiday celebrations throughout the island. Among their appearances this season is a December 5 event at Soundbar that helps kick off Dickens Weekend. Link in comments.

We are SO back with LGBTQ+ Night at the Ballet! Get 25% off an evening Out At The Ballet during The Nutcracker on Friday...
12/01/2025

We are SO back with LGBTQ+ Night at the Ballet! Get 25% off an evening Out At The Ballet during The Nutcracker on Friday, December 12 at 7:30 PM, plus a complimentary drink voucher and access to a reserved area before the show and during intermission. All are welcome. Don’t miss your chance to experience the wonder of Clara's magical journey in Stanton Welch's The Nutcracker! https://tinyurl.com/rvwmxdmx

On World AIDS Day, we remember those lost, recognize those living with HIV, and take stock of the work still ahead. Prog...
12/01/2025

On World AIDS Day, we remember those lost, recognize those living with HIV, and take stock of the work still ahead. Progress has been real, but shifts in funding, access, and public attention continue to create gaps in care and support.

This day is a reminder to stay informed, push back against stigma, and advocate for the resources our communities need. To everyone affected by HIV: we see you, and we’re not stepping away.

She’s fierce, funny, and fabulously unbothered. Houston drag favorite Reign LaRue is living proof that patience, passion...
11/29/2025

She’s fierce, funny, and fabulously unbothered. Houston drag favorite Reign LaRue is living proof that patience, passion, and a killer wardrobe can take you far. From her first performance (lashless, but victorious!) to her current reign as Miss Gay Yellow Rose USofA at Large, Reign shares how she turned her pop-star dreams into a glittering career—and why being kind is always in style.

For State Senator Molly Cook, leadership means courage, integrity, and community. The Houston lawmaker has made history ...
11/28/2025

For State Senator Molly Cook, leadership means courage, integrity, and community. The Houston lawmaker has made history as the first out q***r senator in Texas, using her platform to fight for equality and progress. Her background as an emergency room nurse shapes her no-nonsense approach to politics: practical, fearless, and grounded in care. Cook says she draws inspiration from her q***r community every day and remains determined to keep pushing forward, no matter the odds. Link in comments.

Few plays carry as much weight—or relevance—as Angels in America. At the Rec Room, co-directors Matt Hune and Sophia Wat...
11/27/2025

Few plays carry as much weight—or relevance—as Angels in America. At the Rec Room, co-directors Matt Hune and Sophia Watt are tackling the seven-hour epic with heart, grit, and vision. Their production embraces both the political urgency and spiritual courage of Kushner’s masterpiece, reminding us why this story still matters in 2025. Link in comments

Tara Asgar escaped deadly anti-LGBTQ violence in Bangladesh, only to land in an America where safety is uneven and immig...
11/26/2025

Tara Asgar escaped deadly anti-LGBTQ violence in Bangladesh, only to land in an America where safety is uneven and immigration laws have long worked against q***r people. For more than a century, federal rules blocked or restricted LGBTQ migrants, often through coded language or medicalized standards. Asgar’s experience shows how those barriers still shape life for q***r asylum seekers today. Nearly a decade after arriving, she remains in limbo, proving herself again and again to a system that rarely sees her fully. Link in comments.

In the early hours of morning, the rainbow crosswalks that once symbolized Houston’s Pride were scrubbed from the street...
11/26/2025

In the early hours of morning, the rainbow crosswalks that once symbolized Houston’s Pride were scrubbed from the streets of Montrose. What followed was outrage, heartbreak, and a powerful wave of unity. Leaders like State Senator Molly Cook and Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones condemned the removal as censorship and political theater, while residents took to the streets with chalk rainbows and messages of defiance. Houston’s LGBTQ community may have lost its painted stripes, but it has not lost its voice, or its Pride. Link in comments.

Thanksgiving weekend kicks off with the 76th annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade in downtown Houston. Later in the day,...
11/25/2025

Thanksgiving weekend kicks off with the 76th annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade in downtown Houston. Later in the day, several community bars host Thanksgiving dinners and potlucks, followed by a full weekend of events for Houston's LGBTQ community. Plus, a look ahead at some of the holiday happenings in the coming weeks. Link in comments.

When Fort Worth native Gwen Howerton became a reporter for Chron, she knew her work would be personal. From writing abou...
11/25/2025

When Fort Worth native Gwen Howerton became a reporter for Chron, she knew her work would be personal. From writing about trans rights to covering Houston’s vibrant q***r culture, Howerton’s journalism is rooted in truth, empathy, and persistence. She says she’s staying in Texas on her own terms, because her stories belong here, too. Link in comments.

In Beautiful Princess Disorder, Kathy Ng invites Houston audiences into a cosmic afterlife filled with saints, whales, t...
11/24/2025

In Beautiful Princess Disorder, Kathy Ng invites Houston audiences into a cosmic afterlife filled with saints, whales, triangles, and truths that can no longer stay hidden. This world premiere blends comedy with emotional honesty, drawing on the q***r experience of naming oneself and embracing the messy, tender parts of being human. It is playful, bold, and rooted in the desire to feel seen. At The Catastrophic Theatre, this story becomes an unexpected celebration of identity and imagination. Link in comments.

Houston Ballet’s Nutcracker is a holiday tradition that never loses its sparkle. Now in its ninth year, Stanton Welch’s ...
11/24/2025

Houston Ballet’s Nutcracker is a holiday tradition that never loses its sparkle. Now in its ninth year, Stanton Welch’s glittering production delights audiences of all ages. Dancer Gretel Batista, who plays multiple roles including Clara, says performing the ballet remains a magical experience every season. Surrounded by young students taking the stage for the first time, she’s reminded that for every dancer and audience member, The Nutcracker is a story of dreams taking flight. Link in comments.

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