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OutSmart Magazine OutSmart magazine: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Future – 32 Years of Award-Winning LGBTQ News in Houston.
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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 Angeles. 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.

G&G’s is back! OutSmart’s Gayest & Greatest constellation is shining bright with the community heroes, allies, businesse...
09/01/2026

G&G’s is back! OutSmart’s Gayest & Greatest constellation is shining bright with the community heroes, allies, businesses, and organizations that make Houston’s LGBTQ community extraordinary. Nominate and vote for your favorites in our 29th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Nominate now. Link in the comments.

Created by Grace Place (Instagram: ) with support from the Montrose Center, Asia's House gives young folks a safe place ...
09/01/2026

Created by Grace Place (Instagram: ) with support from the Montrose Center, Asia's House gives young folks a safe place to land: a warm bed, a hot meal, and folks who see them for exactly who they are.
The house carries the name of Asia Jynaé Foster, remembered with love in every room. Starting tonight, no one who walks through her door sleeps outside.

On August 5, The Diana Foundation and OutSmart Magazine welcomed guests to Pearl Bar for the August First Wednesday Happ...
08/30/2026

On August 5, The Diana Foundation and OutSmart Magazine welcomed guests to Pearl Bar for the August First Wednesday Happy Hour, featuring The Garden Theatre as special guest. Cast members performed selections from the theater’s production of Xanadu at MATCH, while attendees enjoyed appetizers, drink specials, and door prizes. For the full photo gallery, see the link in the comments.

Pride Houston 365 returned to downtown Houston on August 15 for its 48th Annual Pride Parade after severe weather postpo...
08/29/2026

Pride Houston 365 returned to downtown Houston on August 15 for its 48th Annual Pride Parade after severe weather postponed the original June event. Nearly 90 contingents participated in the nighttime parade, including LGBTQ organizations, nonprofits, businesses, performers, and advocates. For the full photo gallery, see the link in the comments.

Dolly Parton held a distinct place in drag culture, inspiring generations of performers with her signature look, music, ...
08/26/2026

Dolly Parton held a distinct place in drag culture, inspiring generations of performers with her signature look, music, and sense of humor. In 2024, OutSmart profiled Houston drag performer Vancie Vega, whose career has included years of performing as Parton. Vega also had the opportunity to meet Dolly while dressed as the country music legend. As the LGBTQ community remembers Parton, we revisit Vancie Vega’s story. Link in the comments.

OutSmart Magazine and The Diana Foundation return to Pearl Bar for First Wednesday Happy Hour on September 2 from 5:30 t...
08/26/2026

OutSmart Magazine and The Diana Foundation return to Pearl Bar for First Wednesday Happy Hour on September 2 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The monthly gathering features complimentary appetizers, music, drink specials, and door prizes.

A federal judge has once again ruled Texas’ restrictions on certain drag performances unconstitutional. U.S. District Ju...
08/25/2026

A federal judge has once again ruled Texas’ restrictions on certain drag performances unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge David Hittner reaffirmed that Senate Bill 12 violates the First Amendment, blocking Attorney General Ken Paxton from enforcing the law. The lawsuit includes Texas drag performer and LGBTQ+ activist Brigitte Bandit, who said drag artists use their performances to express “liberation, power, and joy.” The decision follows a Fifth Circuit remand of the case. Link in the comments.

Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80, leaving behind a career that transcended music, film, and popular cult...
08/25/2026

Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80, leaving behind a career that transcended music, film, and popular culture. A longtime LGBTQ icon and ally, Parton consistently championed acceptance, supported LGBTQ rights, and spoke openly about embracing gay, le***an, and transgender people in her life.

Houston Pride Orchestra is creating a dedicated space for LGBTQ musicians to perform, connect, and be celebrated. Founde...
08/25/2026

Houston Pride Orchestra is creating a dedicated space for LGBTQ musicians to perform, connect, and be celebrated. Founded by violist and educator Ruby Ortiz, the ensemble brings together string, woodwind, brass, and percussion players while making classical music more welcoming and accessible. After a successful inaugural concert, HPO is already planning an ambitious second season. Read the full story in OutSmart’s August issue. Link in the comments.

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