Must Do: Events & Culture

Shaking Things Up

Being married to someone in any realm of the political universe has to be challenging. Being married and gay, well, that can be downright groundbreaking. That’s the story of Bob Satawake, the first gay diplomatic spouse in the Western Hemisphere. When he accompanied his husband, Ambassador James “Wally” Brewster, to the Dominican Republic, it became a bigger issue than either […]

The Countdown Begins Tonight

Don’t look so surprised. You’ve had plenty of notice, yet if you’re like us it still seems like fake news when we hear that tonight marks 30 days until Black Tie Dinner weekend. But it’s 100% true. In one month Dallas transforms into the LGBT fundraising center of the universe. And whether you’re attending the 38th annual celebration or not, […]

Howdy, Gays!

Dip us in batter and slather on the mustard! The State Fair of Texas is back, y’all. But unless you’ve been living under an abandoned tilt-a-whirl or in a factory making giant stuffed gorillas, you already knew that. What you may not know is that Sunday, October 13 is LGBTQ Day. Though it’s unofficial and not promoted by the fair […]

Get Your Kicks

Ready to have a ball watching others have a ball? That’s what’s in store this weekend as the Gay Kickball World Series rolls into Dallas with players from all over the Gay Kickball Kingdom. Up to 72 teams will compete over two days with several events surrounding all the sportsing. There’s an opening night party at the Round-Up, a closing […]

5K Será Será

Click here, then sing along! When I was just a little boredI asked my mother what will I doWill I go shopping, will I have brunch Here’s what she said in lieu… 5K Será SeráThe LifeWalk will be Sun-deeFor Prism Health funds they need5K Será Será Do you have a team? You can stop singing now (but we dare you […]

Nice & Tight

For the past four days, our inner thighs and hips have been so sore we can hardly move. Let alone get our legs behind our head. All because of 45 minutes that rocked our world. As a result, our bodies are making sure we’re aware of every single muscle we don’t use often enough—all because of a fun-but-tough workout at […]

Cop The Feels

You have the right to remain silent. But you really should let your voice be heard. Or at the very least, listen to the voices of others. This Wednesday night, the Dallas Police Department hosts an LGBTQ+ Town Hall Meeting at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center and you’re invited. A panel of community leaders will discuss the efforts […]

Dear Broadway Lovers

FOMO ALERT: If you want to see the Broadway smash, Dear Evan Hansen, when the touring production makes its Dallas debut in November, set an alarm for 9:55 a.m. right now. Because promptly at 10:00 a.m., non-subscriber tickets go on sale and it’s your last chance to snag seats to what will likely be a sell-out run. For anyone who’s […]

Hey, Cupcake!

Tick-tock, tick-tock. There are only five days left of summer 2019, so make the most of it by wearing a bikini to work, eat hot dogs at every meal and set off fireworks on Thursday just for the hell of it. One fun way to spend your final Saturday of the season will be at the 2019 Taste of Summer […]

Meat Cute

Are you as excited as we are that it’s almost time for another edition of Burgers + Burgundy? The epic fundraiser from DIFFA/Dallas (The Dallas Chapter of Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS), celebrity chef John Tesar and Terri Provencal returns with a brand-new venue: Klyde Warren Park. So if you’re into burgers with a view (and wine with a view […]