Whether it’s a hottie-body guest star, a “RuPaul’s” fan favorite, Bayou Bunnies in winter, or just because you worked hard this week and deserve it, get out and enjoy these LGBT Houston events that keep you busy through Monday’s MLK holiday.
Friday, Jan. 16
Flex Friday with Jared LeBlanc (top photo). Just weeks after his boyfriend Seth Fornea graced us, the cutie with the booty lands in Houston to show off everything he’s got alongside everything else you love @ F Bar, 9 p.m.
Shower Boys get you all wet to get your weekend kicked off right @ Meteor, 9 p.m.
“My Name is Asher Lev” opens this play about a boy desperate to fulfill his artistic promise at any cost, courtesy the gay and gay-friendly folks @ Theater Lab Houston, 8 p.m. Runs through Jan. 30.
Kissin’ Country Cousins. It’s always time for two-steppin’ and line-dancin’ in the legendary Esquire Ballroom @ Neon Boots. Dance lessons 7:30 p.m., Boot scootin’, 9 p.m. This week, it's Latin Friday with some Tejano spice. Don't miss it.
Selfies Millennial Friday puts drag and dancing on your radar with scores of friends each and every week, hosted by London Adour @ South Beach, 9 p.m.
Ladies & Gents. Whether it’s DJ beats, live music, happy hour until 8 p.m., sports on TV or free food in the house, you don’t always hang out with lesbians, but when you do it’s up Heights [email protected] Pearl Lounge, 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Modern Men 80s Night. Bears, Cubs, Daddy, Chaser, Twink, Leather, Levis and Masculine Men. Do it up to the mix-tape music of the ‘80s @ Ripcord, 9 p.m.
Boys and Men. You know you love it @ JR’s and Mining Company’s Cockfight.
Flex Friday gets your motor running with hot boys, drag and other surprises like half-price happy hour @ F Bar, 8 p.m.
Fetish Friday. If it turns your crank, they’re doing it @ Eagle Houston, 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Lounge it! You know what’s up. Happy hour to the wee hours @ Guava Lamp, 9 p.m. This week, “On the Couch” premieres with your hostess/moistest Roxanne Collins at this special viewing party, 10 p.m.
Dance Your Booty Off and get moving on the floor @ Blur, 10 p.m.
Beats, beers and boys puts the party in your pocket and the gay in your Friday @ Bayou City Bar & Grill, all day.
Saturday, Jan. 17
Latrice Royale hits Houston hard with her supersized fabulosity straight from your heart on Season 4 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Of course it’s during gay Houston’s best dance party @ South Beach, 9 p.m. This place loves it some Ruqueens.
MLK Days of Service. The first of three opportunities to volunteer in memory of MLK on this holiday weekend. Help beautify Houston's LGBT center and give back to the gays who love you right back @ Montrose Center, 10 a.m. Sunday and Monday too.
Whitney McCray Live. Get down to her sounds – live! You don’t always hang out with lesbians, but when you do it’s up Heights [email protected] Pearl Lounge, 2 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Country Dance. Before there was Gilley’s, there was the Esquire Ballroom. Now the legendary space is where your gay boots meet the beat @ Neon Boots, 9 p.m.
F Xperience. You always wanted to do it with DJ Tad Dvorak. With drag. And go-go boys. Join the crowd @ F Bar, 9 p.m.
Sound Factory Saturday. One, two, you know what to do @ Guava Lamp, 9 p.m.
Leather-Levi Party. Rough and rugged are the men and your fantasies @ Eagle Houston, 12 noon – 2 a.m.
Party time. Excellent. Slip into something that will warm your gay heart @ Bayou City Bar & Grill, all day.
Shower Boys leave a wet spot on your Saturday @ Meteor, 9 p.m.
DJ beats get you moving on the dance floor @ Blur, 10 p.m.
Drag divas never really end when it’s cheap drinks and Showgurlz @ TC’s Showbar, 11 p.m.
Scruffy Saturday. Cruise on over with DJ beats and hot male dancers @ Mining Company, 9 p.m.
Fruit loop. No weekend is complete without a stop in for a few laps around the loop and a drink or five while eyeing the go-go boys @ JR’s, all day.
Sunday, Jan. 18
2015 Snow Bunnies (bottom photo). DJ Joe Ross on the patio, DJ Patrick Ukemi inside, and all of your Bunnies on the Bayou boys rockin out a wintertime Sunday Fun Day @ F Bar, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Brunch of Gays. The group that greets and eats gets together for the first time in 2015 with you and your friends new and old @ Riva’s, 11:30 a.m.
MLK Days of Service. The second of three opportunities to volunteer in memory of MLK on this holiday weekend. Help beautify Houston's LGBT center and give back to the gays who love you right back @ Montrose Center, 10 a.m. Monday too.
Legends Salute the Stars. In an “amazing spectacle of fierce fun,” the cast of Legends salute their celebrity faves with impersonations. Don’t miss Dina Jacobs as Lena Horne and Shirley Bassey, Kofi as Aretha Franklin and Patti LaBelle, Tasha Kohl as Cher and Connie Francis, and Tasha Long as Dionne Warwick and Whitney Houston @ Meteor, 7:30 p.m.
Dangerous Disco. Thumping beats and sports on TV. Don’t stop ‘til you get enough @ Eagle Houston, 12 noon – 2 a.m. This weekly party is off the chain.
Kickback Sunday. Mosey on over for some afternoon delight. It’s the most C&W Sunday fun you can have with your boots on @ Neon Boots, 12 noon.
All-Day Happy Hour. Whether it’s DJ beats, live music, sports on TV, or free food in the house, you don’t always hang out with lesbians, but when you do it’s @ Pearl Lounge, 12 noon – 2 a.m.
Sunday Fun Day Drag Show with Kofi and the girls and all of Houston’s ready-to-party gay boys @ JR’s. All day bar, evening drag.
All Star Sunday. Alexis Nicole Whitney corrals the queens and closes out your weekend with a showstopper that you have to see to believe @ TC’s Showbar, 11 p.m.
Bust Sundays. It’s you and your brew crew for the cheapest vodka and draft you’ll find. Don’t let the weekend getaway without one more round @ Ripcord, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday Funday parties hard until you absolutely have to go home and start your workweek @ Bayou City Bar & Grill, 12 noon.
Beer Bust Sundays fill you with all you can take @ Ripcord, all day.
Sunday Fun Day Karaoke with a host that’s as entertaining as the singers @ Guava Lamp, 10 p.m. Lounge doors for day drinking at 4 p.m.
Hot Mess Sunday with Deejay Pollo and Ricky Lee and Houston’s hottest Spanish-English video remix set @ Blur, 10:30 p.m.
Men At Work with trash disco by DJ Danny G and drink specials @ Mining Company, all day.
Monday, Jan. 19
MLK Days of Service. The final of three opportunities to volunteer in memory of MLK on this holiday weekend. Help beautify Houston's LGBT center and give back to the gays who love you right back @ Montrose Center, 10 a.m.
HRC Houston MLK Day of Service. Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. with the local branch of the national group. Volunteer for LGBT Homeless Youth in Houston @ Montrose Grace Place – Grace Lutheran Church, 1 p.m. Read our preview.
