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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.

Our new print edition is now available. Pick up a free copy and happy q***r holidays.
12/13/2025

Our new print edition is now available. Pick up a free copy and happy q***r holidays.

Lower monthly payments are tempting, especially when home prices feel out of reach. A 50-year mortgage could make paymen...
12/13/2025

Lower monthly payments are tempting, especially when home prices feel out of reach. A 50-year mortgage could make payments more manageable and help some buyers qualify, but it can also mean paying dramatically more in interest and building equity much more slowly. This column walks through the history of 50-year terms and the key questions to ask before treating a longer loan as an affordability solution. Link in comments.

Houston goes to the polls tomorrow, Saturday, December 13, for the runoff between Alejandra Salinas and Dwight Boykins f...
12/12/2025

Houston goes to the polls tomorrow, Saturday, December 13, for the runoff between Alejandra Salinas and Dwight Boykins for City Council At-Large Position 4. Check out our profile of Salinas, who identifies as le***an and has won endorsements from The Houston Chronicle, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, and the Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus, at the link in comments.

When Montrose’s rainbow crosswalks were removed, LGBTQ youth at Tony’s Place answered with a vision of their own. They p...
12/12/2025

When Montrose’s rainbow crosswalks were removed, LGBTQ youth at Tony’s Place answered with a vision of their own. They proposed painting the center’s ramp and railings, and staff, volunteers, and partners showed up to make it happen. For the young people who rely on the drop-in center, the new rainbow walkway is a reminder that this space belongs to them and they deserve to be seen. Link in comments.

A federal ruling has halted Georgia’s attempt to strip hormone therapy from transgender people in state custody. Judge V...
12/11/2025

A federal ruling has halted Georgia’s attempt to strip hormone therapy from transgender people in state custody. Judge Victoria Marie Calvert declared the ban unconstitutional, noting that gender dysphoria is a serious medical need and that denying care amounts to cruel and unusual punishment. Even as Georgia officials vow to appeal, advocates say the decision affirms that incarcerated transgender people deserve medically necessary treatment and basic human dignity. Link in comments.

The front steps at Bering Memorial United Church of Christ now rise in rainbow stripes: a bright, public sign of welcome...
12/11/2025

The front steps at Bering Memorial United Church of Christ now rise in rainbow stripes: a bright, public sign of welcome. Pastor Diane McGehee says the project is both spiritual and historical, reflecting decades of standing with the LGBTQ community. In a moment when visibility can feel under attack, the message is simple: you cannot erase people who belong. Link in comments.

The holidays are here, and Houston’s LGBTQ calendar is sparkling with live performances, drag brunches, and community ce...
12/10/2025

The holidays are here, and Houston’s LGBTQ calendar is sparkling with live performances, drag brunches, and community celebrations! Don’t miss Pride Night at Main Street Theater with a pre-show SingOUT Cabaret, Bob the Drag Queen’s stand-up at Punchline Houston, and Grace Place’s 10th Haus of Gingerbread at Kindred Montrose. The weekend continues with Pearl Bar’s Daydream Day Party, the Houston Bears Holiday Posada, and festive drag shows from Spring to South Beach. Click the link in the comments for the full calendar of q***r happenings — a weekend of laughter, music, and holiday cheer awaits!

In Austin, a former church filled with lace, sequins, and rainbow glitter for the Big Q***r Wedding Party, where couples...
12/10/2025

In Austin, a former church filled with lace, sequins, and rainbow glitter for the Big Q***r Wedding Party, where couples married and renewed their vows in a joyful show of community. The celebration came after new legal uncertainty in Texas, including a rule change allowing judges to refuse certain marriages based on religious belief. Organizers and couples framed the day as a reminder that LGBTQ Texans are still here, still loving each other, and still showing up for one another. Link in comments.

Ira Sachs takes on a cinematic challenge with Peter Hujar’s Day, crafting an intimate film from a single 1974 interview ...
12/10/2025

Ira Sachs takes on a cinematic challenge with Peter Hujar’s Day, crafting an intimate film from a single 1974 interview between the photographer and writer Linda Rosenkrantz. Instead of recreating the past, he builds a contemporary portrait that blends memory, imagination, and q***r artistic lineage. Through meticulous attention to language, gesture, and feeling, Sachs and actor Ben Whishaw explore the emotional truth behind Hujar’s voice. The result is a film that honors a world long gone while reinterpreting it for today. Link in comments.

John Cameron Mitchell is coming back to Houston for a special Hedwig and the Angry Inch screening presented by Arthouse ...
12/09/2025

John Cameron Mitchell is coming back to Houston for a special Hedwig and the Angry Inch screening presented by Arthouse Houston. The Dec. 28 event at Numbers Nightclub includes live commentary from Mitchell, who wrote, directed, and starred in the film. After the screening, the night continues with live performances that celebrate the punk spirit at the heart of Hedwig. Link in comments.

Meet our December cover star, Sarah Sachi, a Pearland-born performer bringing her talent and q***r sparkle to Theatre Un...
12/08/2025

Meet our December cover star, Sarah Sachi, a Pearland-born performer bringing her talent and q***r sparkle to Theatre Under The Stars’ White Christmas. Returning to the Hobby Center feels like a homecoming for Sachi, who grew up attending TUTS shows and now steps into the holiday classic with a refreshed, diverse ensemble. From dancing through multiple roles to reveling in the onstage “snow,” she’s ready to help audiences rediscover the joy of seeing this timeless story live. Link in comments.

Beautiful Princess Disorder begins its final week in Houston with a surreal universe that feels both strange and familia...
12/08/2025

Beautiful Princess Disorder begins its final week in Houston with a surreal universe that feels both strange and familiar. Playwright Kathy Ng brings Triangle Person to life in a heavenly parking lot full of humor, confession, and q***r resilience. With characters who declare themselves beautiful princesses and wrestle with the corners of their own identities, the play offers a vibrant look at vulnerability and self-acceptance. It is a story about letting yourself be known, even in the most unexpected places. Link in comments.

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