Dallas

Dallas has one of the largest LGBTQ+ communities in the South, focused in the Oak Lawn and Cedar Springs areas. With major Pride celebrations and strong activism, the city combines Texan hospitality with a bold queer spirit.

DJ-driven nightclub featuring a 24,000-sq.-ft. dance area, plus a top-floor drag show lounge.

Station 4

Tequilas, line-dance lessons & special events star at this country-western gay bar & dance hall.

Round-Up Saloon

Bi-level lesbian nightclub with a dance floor, live bands & a lounge plus 4 patios & a game room.

Sue Ellen's

The Club is a sauna and bathhouse in Dallas. Located at 2614 Swiss Ave, Dallas, TX 75204, USA.

The Club

Club Dallas is a sauna and bathhouse in Dallas. Located at 2614 Swiss Ave, Dallas, TX 75204, USA.

Club Dallas

Long-standing GLBT watering hole with a patio offering cocktails & draft beers, plus pool & darts.

Hidden Door

Gay 18+ nightclub with a full bar & festive vibe hosting a rotating roster of male dancers.

The Tin Room

Tapelenders is a shop in Dallas. Located at 3926 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219, USA.

Tapelenders

Men's underwear shop with many styles, plus swimwear, athletic attire, shapewear & accessories.

Skivvies

Outlines Menwear is a shop in Dallas. Located at 3906 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219, USA.

Outlines Menwear

This pet boutique specializing in all-natural food & treats offers a wide variety of accessories.

Green Pet

Seasonal New American eats from chef Abraham Salum are served amid an urbane, elegant decor.

Salum Restaurant

Dallas Voice / Out North Texas is a venue in Dallas. Located at 1825 Market Center Blvd #240, Dallas, TX 75207, USA.

Dallas Voice / Out North Texas

Lemmon Beauty & Wigs is a shop in Dallas. Located at 4317 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75219, USA.

Lemmon Beauty & Wigs

Magic Mascs

A party called Magic Mascs hosted at Sue Ellen's.

Karaoke

A karaoke party at Sue Ellen's open to everyone.

Sarah McLachlan's Better Broken Tour, celebrating 30+ years of hits from every decade.

The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

Sarah McLachlan with special guest Allison Russell

A concert featuring Sarah McLachlan performing her hits from over 30 years, with special guest Allison Russell.

Summertime Splash Show & Auction on Sunday.

Summertime Splash Show & Auction

A community event featuring a summer-themed show and auction.

Indie Sleaze Sapphic Stoplight Party with DJ V. Jay on Sunday.

Indie Sleaze Sapphic Stoplight Party w/ DJ V. Jay

A party for women with indie music and a stoplight theme featuring DJ V. Jay.

The Sexy Health Mobile Unit will be outside Station 4 (S4) every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, except holiday weekends, offering free, confidential HIV testing by Resource Center’s trained staff. Testing is quick, easy, and provided in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Station 4 (S4)

Get Tested: Sexy Health Mobile Unit at S4

Country Night

A women's party with a live performance by The Bad Habits at Sue Ellen's.

The first book chosen is The Fiancée Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur.

Book Club Meeting

A community book club meeting where participants will discuss the novel The Fiancée Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur.

Annual dinner celebrating legal victories for LGBTQ equality, including dinner, entertainment, and an open bar.

Lambda Legal Landmark Dinner

The USKA World Karaoke Cup features: ALL GENRES, ALL GENDERS, ONE BIG COMPETITION — WINNERS TAKE ALL. The DUET CATEGORY returns for Year 2! Grab your partner and compete for your chance to shine! Message USKA Texas for Duet Details!

Round Up Saloon

USKA World Karaoke Cup Qualifiers

USKA Texas

A karaoke competition where people of all genres and genders compete, including a duet category, with winners receiving prizes.

Join us for the Texas State Qualifying round of the IKF Karaoke Cup World Finals. Compete for a chance to move on to the national finals in Las Vegas! Singers use QR code for registration.

IKF Karaoke Cup World Finals - Texas State Qualifying

United States Karaoke Association (USKA)

Sexier Sundays this summer! Amateur male strip-off contest with $300 cash prize to the winner. Free cover, Free contest entry. No Full Nudity, Thongs Ok. 21+ venue. Free parking. Smoking and vaping area on patio. No large bags or purses.

Saucey Sunday Amateur Male Strip-Off

Macarena

An amateur male strip-off contest with a cash prize, free entry, and a fun, adult-themed atmosphere.

Book Club Meeting - First Wednesday

A monthly community book club meeting hosted at Sue Ellen's.

Visit various local stores & special vendors while strolling. Plus raffle prizes & giveaways to boot at 9:15pm. Proceeds benefit the safety & beautification of thestriponcs

Cedar Springs Wine Walk

Playing the top 100 and everyone's favorite queer artists.

Hot Girl Hits

A party playing the top 100 and popular queer artists at Sue Ellen's.

Basketball league for Intermediate/Beginner Players. Open gender and She/They+ divisions available.

Pride Sports Dallas Basketball - Saturday League - Division B

Pride Sports Dallas

A basketball league for intermediate and beginner players with open gender and She/They+ divisions.

The Sexy Health Mobile Unit will be outside Station 4 (S4) every Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00, except holiday weekends, offering free, confidential HIV testing by Resource Center’s trained staff. Testing is quick, easy, and provided in a welcoming and supportive environment. The event takes place at 3911 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX.

A basketball league for beginner and intermediate players with open gender divisions.

The Sexy Health Mobile Unit will be outside Station 4 (S4) every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, except holiday weekends. It offers free, confidential HIV testing conducted by Resource Center’s trained staff. The testing process is quick, easy, and provided in a welcoming and supportive environment. The event takes place at 3911 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX.

Join us for Gaybingo: Summer Camp on August 15, 2026, from 17:00 to 21:00 at Station 4 (S4), 3911 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX. Enjoy an evening of entertainment, wild themes, costumes, cash prizes, and incredible drag performances. This 25-year-old event benefits the Resource Center’s vital programs and services, supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. Doors open at 17:00, and the event starts at 18:00. Tickets are available online.

Gaybingo: Summer Camp

An amateur male strip-off contest with a cash prize held at a bar, featuring no full nudity and free entry.

Annual Dallas dinner celebrating legal victories for LGBTQ equality, including dinner, entertainment, and an open bar.

Basketball league playoffs for Intermediate/Beginner Players. Open gender and She/They+ divisions available.

Pride Sports Dallas Basketball - Saturday League - Playoffs

A basketball playoff event for beginner and intermediate players with open gender divisions.

Use Full Co will be at the Coppell Farmers Market.

Coppell Farmers Market

Use Full Co

A community farmers market featuring Use Full Co. at the Coppell Farmers Market.

The Sexy Health Mobile Unit will be outside Station 4 (S4) every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, except holiday weekends. It offers free, confidential HIV testing conducted by Resource Center’s trained staff. Testing is quick, easy, and provided in a welcoming and supportive environment. The event takes place at 3911 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX.

Sunday Funday

A women’s party featuring a performance by The Bad Habits.

The Sexy Health Mobile Unit will be outside Station 4 (S4) every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, except holiday weekends. It offers free, confidential HIV testing conducted by Resource Center’s trained staff. Testing is quick, easy, and provided in a welcoming and supportive environment.

A pool party with a pink theme. Food provided by Alexandre's. Suggested donation of $20 goes towards supporting Pride in Dallas and The Parade on Cedar Springs.

4123 Apartments

Pretty in Pink Pool Party

Pride in Dallas

A pink-themed pool party with food and a suggested donation to support Pride in Dallas and The Parade on Cedar Springs.

A karaoke competition open to all genres and genders, featuring solo and duet categories.

Annual Pride festival featuring vendors, entertainment, and community activities at Fair Park.

Cedar Springs

Dallas Pride Festival

A longstanding philanthropic LGBTQ fundraising dinner in Dallas with notable speakers and live entertainment every fall.

Black Tie Dinner

Pride event in September in the Cedar Springs neighborhood, including a parade and community activities, commemorating the court ruling against Texas' anti-sodomy law.

Pride In Dallas

The event offers free, confidential HIV testing provided by Resource Center’s trained staff during the Cedar Springs Wine Walk. Attendees can visit the Sexy Health Mobile Unit on the Cedar Springs Strip from 6 PM to 9 PM in a welcoming environment while enjoying the festivities.

Get Tested: Sexy Health Mobile Unit at Cedar Springs Wine Walk

A Pride revival centered on healing, liberation, joy, and spiritual renewal. Hosted by Pride in Dallas at the iconic Cathedral of Hope, this event is all about reclaiming sacred space for LGBTQ+ people, allies, families, and seekers. It’s going to be vibrant, gospel-rooted, affirming, and unapologetically hopeful. We are looking for vendors and food trucks who want to bring their energy, crafts, and delicious eats to an incredible crowd.

Thrive - Dallas

Revive: Faith. Freedom. Fierce Love.

A spiritual Pride event focused on healing, joy, and liberation at the Cathedral of Hope in Dallas.

A party playing the top 100 and popular queer artists for women.

A Pride event in September in the Cedar Springs neighborhood with a parade and community activities, celebrating LGBTQ+ pride.

A longstanding philanthropic LGBTQ dinner in Dallas held every fall, featuring notable speakers, live entertainment, and fundraising for local beneficiaries.

The Trinity River Bears host Spanke’s Toiletry Drive in honor of the late Spanke Stude, supporting ASD — A Home for Life. The event takes place on Saturday, September 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Hidden Door, located at 5025 Bowser. Attendees are encouraged to bring items such as laundry pods, paper towels, toiletries, cleaning supplies, or non-perishable food. Gift cards are also accepted to aid the cause.

The Hidden Door

Spanke’s Toiletry Drive

Trinity River Bears

Catch us at the Pride in Dallas parade in the gayborhood on Cedar Springs!

Fair Park Dallas

Pride in Dallas parade

A parade celebrating LGBTQ+ pride with marchers, vendors, and sponsors in Dallas.

Annual Pride Parade celebrating LGBTQ+ community in Dallas.

Automobile Building, Fair Park

Dallas Pride Parade

A grassroots Pride parade taking place on Cedar Springs Road, starting at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The event features community participation with over 10,000 attendees marching down the street to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride.

The Parade on Cedar Springs

Pride in Dallas is proud to announce our 2026 Honorary Grand Marshals for The Michael Doughman Parade on Cedar Springs: Jimmy Bartlett and David Taffet. Through their years of advocacy, leadership, and dedication to the LGBTQ+ community, Jimmy and David have helped shape Dallas into a more welcoming and inclusive place for all. As we celebrate our 5th Anniversary under the theme Pride Lives Here, we are honored to recognize their lasting impact and service to our community. We are looking for parade marchers, sponsors, and vendors for the parade!

The Michael Doughman Parade on Cedar Springs

Sunday Funday (Pride)

A gender-neutral party with a live performance by The Bad Habits.

An amateur male strip-off contest with a cash prize and free entry held at a bar.

A country-themed party with a live performance by The Bad Habits.

The Bad Habits at Sue Ellen's

Join the North Texas LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce for the Pride In Business Celebration on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Astoria Event Venue. This event marks the Chamber's 21st anniversary and celebrates the community's resilience, economic impact, and ongoing fight for equality. The celebration includes recognition of outstanding leaders, networking opportunities, and a platform to demonstrate commitment to inclusivity and advocacy. Individual tickets are available for purchase, and sponsorship opportunities are open with a deadline of August 31, 2026.

Astoria Event Venue

Pride In Business Celebration

North Texas LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce

A party featuring the top 100 hits and popular queer artists.

The Out & Equal Workplace Summit 2026 is a major event dedicated to LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. Scheduled from October 12 to October 15, 2026, at the Seattle Convention Center, it will gather thousands of professionals, HR and talent leaders, ERG champions, corporate executives, and allies. The summit features over 100 sessions covering strategy, policy, leadership, and culture, with speakers sharing their insights and experiences. Attendees will gain practical tools, frameworks, and networking opportunities to advance inclusion efforts and connect them to measurable business outcomes. Early bird registration starts at $1,999 per attendee for a limited time.

Out & Equal Workplace Summit 2026

A party featuring a live performance by The Bad Habits at Sue Ellen's.

Holiday season event featuring handmade designer wreaths auctioned off in November to support Diffa Dallas.

Diffa Wreath Collection

Holiday season event featuring handmade designer wreaths auctioned off to support Diffa Dallas.

A women’s party featuring a live performance by The Bad Habits.

Dallas

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Magic Mascs

Karaoke

Sarah McLachlan with special guest Allison Russell

Summertime Splash Show & Auction

Indie Sleaze Sapphic Stoplight Party w/ DJ V. Jay

Get Tested: Sexy Health Mobile Unit at S4

Country Night

Book Club Meeting

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