As April approaches, the LGBTQIA community in Dallas is gearing up for a series of exciting events celebrating diversity, inclusivity, and artistic expression. One standout event is Youth First’s 2025 prom, themed ‘Masquerade Ball’.
This vibrant celebration is scheduled for Friday, April 25, from 7-10 p.m. at the Resource Center, located at 5750 Cedar Springs Road. The event is exclusively for LGBTQIA and allied youth ages 12-18.
Admission is free, but registration is required. Attendees can expect an evening filled with dancing, catered food, party favors, raffle prizes, and prom court nominations, culminating in the crowning of the King, Queen, and Monarch of the prom. For registration, visit YFProm2025.EventBrite.com.
In conjunction with this event, OUTLaw is set to showcase the 2025 Breaking the Binary Fashion Show on the same evening, April 25, from 6-8 p.m. at the UNT Dallas College of Law located at 106 S. Harwood St. Individual tickets for this fashion extravaganza are priced at $25.
Additionally, the Taste of Addison food festival will take place from April 25-27 at Addison Circle Park, featuring a diverse array of culinary offerings. For all the food lovers out there, more information and tickets can be found at TasteAddisonTexas.com.
From April 25 through May 4, theater enthusiasts can catch the Uptown Players’ performance of ‘Xanadu’ at the Kalita Humphreys Theater, located at 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd. Tickets and showtimes can be found at UptownPlayers.org.
April 25 marks the beginning of the 19th edition of the Dallas International Film Festival, which runs through May 1 at Cinépolis Luxury Cinema Victory Park, located at 2635 Victory Park Lane. This festival promises an exciting lineup of films; for details, visit DallasFilm.org.
For those in Carrollton, the quarterly Carrollton Pride Coffee Brunch takes place on April 26 at FIZZ, located at 3310 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 115, Plano at 10 a.m. Interested participants should refer to the event page on Facebook for more information and RSVP details.
On the same day, Titas/Dance Unbound will present its Command Performance & Gala featuring world-renowned dance artists at 6 p.m. at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. Tickets and additional information are available at ATTPac.org.
Creating a unique cultural intersection, Masala Nights will host ‘Saanu Ki,’ an LGBT Bollywood celebration, at Alexandre’s, 4026 Cedar Springs Road, starting at 10 p.m. on April 26. More information is available on the event’s Facebook page.
The following day, April 27, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tyler Area Gays will host a Drag Bingo Brunch at ETX Brewing Co., located at 221 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler. Tickets and details can be found on Eventbrite.com.
The Fort Worth Opera will present ‘Cinderella (La Cenerentola)’ on April 25-27, with performances on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth. Interested attendees can check FWOpera.org for tickets and more information.
Additionally, Arya Jealous invites all to her monthly Tea Party on April 27 from 7-9:30 p.m. at Union Coffee, located at 3705 Cedar Springs Road. Doors open at 6:45, and a suggested donation of $5-$10 is welcomed. This event is sober-friendly.
Through April 27, the National Black Trans Advocacy Conference & Awards Gala will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Duncanville, located at 800 N. Main St., Duncanville. For more information and updates, visit Btac.Blacktrans.org.
The Prime Timers of DFW are scheduled to host their monthly lunch at Hunky’s, 3930 Cedar Springs Road, on April 29 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. More details can be found at Chapters.ThePrimeTimersww.com/dallasfortworth.
As May approaches, various exciting events await. On May 1, the Cedar Springs Wine Walk invites participants to enjoy wine samples and shopping along Cedar Springs starting at 6 p.m. Collectible wine glasses will be available for purchase in front of Round-Up Saloon, 3912 Cedar Springs Road. Visit the event page on Facebook for further details.
That evening, the Dallas Zoo will host an adults-only event titled ‘Dallas Zoo After Dark: Prom’ from 6-9 p.m. at 650 S. R. L. Thornton Freeway. More information and tickets can be found at DallasZoo.com.
The Prime Timers of DFW will also hold a Mall Walk starting at 10 a.m. in the mall entrance at the Westin Hotel at Dallas Galleria on May 1. Details are available at Chapters.ThePrimeTimersww.com/dallasfortworth.
For dinner, the Prime Timers will meet at Eddie’s Tex-Mex Cocina, located at 5622 Lemmon Ave., from 6-7:15 p.m. For details on this gathering as well, visit Chapters.ThePrimeTimersww.com/DallasFortWorth.
Following this, from May 1-5 the Purple Party Weekend: Ultraviolet will take place, with the Purple Party Foundation raising funds for local organizations aimed at enhancing the health and quality of life for the Dallas LGBTQIA community. For hotel bookings and event information, visit PurpleFoundation.org.
TITAS will also welcome Les Ballet Trockadero de Monte Carlo to Moody Performance Hall on May 2-3 at 8-10 p.m. Tickets are available at ATTPac.org.
Lastly, on May 3, the Human Rights Alliance will hold a grand Open House for the first permanent LGBT Center for Santa Fe’s queer community from 1-4 p.m. at 1189 Parkway Drive, Ste. E2, Santa Fe, N.M. This is an exciting time for the community, as celebrations with HRA Executive Director Kevin Howen and HRA President Tim Struck highlight this momentous occasion.
For those with events to promote or share, submit your information via email to Mathew Dominguez at [email protected] by Monday at 5 p.m. for inclusion in the following week’s issue.
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