{"id":1014562,"date":"2026-08-21T08:29:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T08:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1014562\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T08:29:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T08:29:27","slug":"best-bets-08-21-26-dallas-voice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1014562\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Bets \u2022 08-21-26 &#8211; Dallas Voice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Marsha Dimes, pictured, and Nippy Peakes return to emcee UN\u2022TUX: Drag for a Cause, a Black Tie Dinner fundraising event starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, in The Rose Room. See listings for details<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"1000452562\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/dallasvoice.com\/best-bets-08-21-26\/calendar-cutout-photo-87\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dallasvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Calendar-cutout-photo-.jpg?fit=800%2C1423&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,1423\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Calendar-cutout-photo-\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dallasvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Calendar-cutout-photo-.jpg?fit=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Calendar-cutout-photo-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1000452562\"  \/>The Clover Classic returns to The Strip, hosted by Cedar Springs Merchants Association, on Saturday, Aug. 22. Proceeds benefit Prism Health North Texas. See listings for details.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>August<br \/>Aug. 22: UN\u2022TUX: Drag for a Cause<\/strong><br \/>Black Tie Dinner presents UN\u2022TUX: Drag for a Cause, starting at 6 p.m. in The Rose Room, inside S4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road. The VIP reception starts at 4:30 p.m., and doors open at 5:30 p.m. for general admission. Tickets start at $30. VIP tickets also available at <a href=\"https:\/\/BlackTie.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BlackTie.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aug. 22: Clover Classic<\/strong><br \/>Cedar Springs Merchants Association hosts the Clover Class putt-putt golf tournament benefiting Prism Health North Texas. Teams of four compete for a top cash prize of $1,000. Teams can register at <a href=\"https:\/\/PHNTx.org\/CloverClassic\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PHNTx.org\/CloverClassic<\/a> for $120.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aug. 23: Sisters in Action Charity Drag Brunch<\/strong><br \/>Thai Mai Shu returns to Dallas to host a special drag brunch at The Rose Room inside S4, 3911 Cedar Springs Road, benefitting Prism Health North Texas. Performers include Shanta\u00e9 Morgan, DeManda Refund, Aunt Marge and Gennifer With A G, and buffet will be catered by Otterly Gingertastic. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., and show starts at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at <a href=\"https:\/\/EventBrite.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">EventBrite.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aug. 23: DHHR Docent-led tour<\/strong><br \/>Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, 300 N. Houston St., hosts a special themed tour of the museum\u2019s permanent exhibition, led by a docent educator. Tour starts at 1:30 p.m. Tickets range from $12-$19. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/DHHR.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DHHR.org <\/a>for more information.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aug. 24: TAG+ Community Outreach<\/strong><br \/>Tyler Area Gays+ meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Glass House Resource Center, 5604 Old Bullard Road in Tyler, to plan community outreach events. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/TylerAreaGays.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TylerAreaGays.com<\/a> for information.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aug. 24: Civil Discourse Series: The Future of Healthcare<\/strong><br \/>Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, 300 N. Houston St., hosts the 2026 Civil Discourse Series: The Future of Healthcare, from 7-9 p.m. Panelists discuss what healthcare should look like, including costs, access, physician shortages and timeliness of care as well as who should be responsible for the health of the North Texas community. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/DHHRM.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DHHRM.org <\/a>for more information.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aug. 25: Free Taco Tuesday<\/strong><br \/>Taco Bueno celebrates the second anniversary of its Tacos with a Purpose campaign where<br \/>guests at participating Taco Bueno locations across Texas and Oklahoma who round up their purchase to the nearest dollar will receive a free Hot Honey Fried Chicken Taco. Since its launch in 2024, this campaign has raised more than $740,000<br \/>to support organizations serving survivors of domestic violence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aug. 25: TAG+ Women\u2019s+ Dinner<\/strong><br \/>Tyler Area Gays+ host their monthly Women\u2019s Dinner from 6:30-8:30. All are welcome. Location varies. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/TylerAreaGays.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TylerAreaGays.com<\/a> for information.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aug. 25: TAG+ HIV\/AIDS Peer Support Group<\/strong><br \/>Tyler Area Gays+ hold their HIV\/AIDS Peer Support Group from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at The Glass House Resource Center, 5604 Old Bullard Road in Tyler, offering a space for community and conversation. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/TylerAreaGays.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TylerAreaGays.com<\/a> for information.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aug. 26: Discussion on new book \u2018Scapegoat: Why America Made Trans People the Villain\u2019<\/strong><br \/>Stonewall National Museum, Archives &amp; Library and Transinclusive host a discussion at 5 p.m. with author S. Elias W. Sharp on his new book Scapegoat: Why America Made Trans People the Villain, in person at the museum, 1300 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, and via Zoom. The book officially releases in September. To pre-register for the event visit <a href=\"https:\/\/Stonewall-Museum.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Stonewall-Museum.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aug. 26: Dallas Frontrunners<\/strong><br \/>Dallas Frontrunners meet for their weekly run\/walk at 7 p.m. at Turtle Creek Park. All runners<br \/>and walkers welcome.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aug. 28: Chamber Power Lunch: Conversation with the Dallas city manager<\/strong><br \/>The North Texas LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce continues its Power Lunch Series with a conversation with Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Salum Restaurant, 4152 Cole Ave. Register at <a href=\"https:\/\/Business.LGBTChamber.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Business.LGBTChamber.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aug. 29: Pretty In Pink Pool Party<\/strong><br \/>DFW Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence host the Pretty In Pink Pool Party from 1-6 p.m. at<br \/>4123 Cedar Springs Road, emceed by Kylee O\u2019Hara. There is a suggested donation of $20, with proceeds benefitting Pride in Dallas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aug. 29: Pride101 Community Conversation<\/strong><br \/>Pride 101 presents \u201cLet\u2019s Talk About Parenting LGBTQIA+ Kids! Loving &amp; Advocating for your Kids, Loving and Caring for Yourself,\u201d a community conversation for parents, caregivers, family members, educators and community allies, beginning at 11 a.m. at Guitars &amp; Growlers, 581 W. Campbell Road in Richardson. Featured speakers are Resource Center Community Wellness Program Manager Tres Brown, Prism Health North Texas Community Engagement Coordinator Jurnee Richard, PFLAG Dallas Board Member Lucy Ford and counselor Brian Kennedy of the Kennedy Center for Mental Health, Advocacy and Education. There will also be a live performance by Oak Lawn Band and complimentary chair massages by Lone Star Chair Massage. RSVP at<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/Mobilize.US\/Mobilize\/Event\/966589\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mobilize.US\/Mobilize\/Event\/966589<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aug. 29: 2nd Annual \u2018Youth First\u2019 Gala<\/strong><br \/>After8toEducate, a collaborative program serving unhoused youth in the community, hosts its second annual \u201cYouth First\u201d Gala, starting at 6 p.m. at The Room on Main, 2030 Main St. on the sixth floor. This is a casual and western-themed event that will include a silent auction. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/After8toEducate.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">After8toEducate.com<\/a> for information on tickets, sponsorships and<br \/>auction donations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>September<br \/>Sept. 1: An Evening for the Legal Community<\/strong><br \/>Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, 300 N. Houston St., hosts an evening of networking and discovery for professionals in the legal community to learn about opportunities to engage with the museum\u2019s mission and hear about the new on-demand ethics training program especially for legal professionals. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/DHHRM.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DHHRM.org<\/a> for information.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sept. 2: TAG+ Bowling Night<\/strong><br \/>Tyler Area Gays+ host Bowling Nigt from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Tiimes Square Grand Slam,<br \/>5201 S. Broadway Ave. in Tyler. TAG+ pays for the lanes; bowlers provide their own shoes.<br \/>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/TylerAreaGays.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TylerAreaGays.com<\/a> for information.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sept. 2: Dallas Frontrunners<\/strong><br \/>Dallas Frontrunners meet for their weekly run\/walk at 7 p.m. at Turtle Creek Park. All runners and walkers welcome.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have an event coming up? Email your information to <a href=\"https:\/\/dallasvoice.com\/best-bets-08-21-26\/mailto:Nash@DallasVoice.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nash@DallasVoice.com<\/a> by Monday at 5 p.m. for that week\u2019s issue.<br \/>Look for extended listings online at <a href=\"https:\/\/DallasVoice.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DallasVoice.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tRelated<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Marsha Dimes, pictured, and Nippy Peakes return to emcee UN\u2022TUX: Drag for a Cause, a Black Tie Dinner&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1014563,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[5135],"tags":[5229,1596,200633,358,3187,67,586,132,5230,68,2969],"class_list":["post-1014562","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-dallas","tag-america","tag-dallas","tag-featured-this-week","tag-texas","tag-tx","tag-united-states","tag-united-states-of-america","tag-unitedstates","tag-unitedstatesofamerica","tag-us","tag-usa"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/117132564622363834","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1014562","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1014562"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1014562\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1014563"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1014562"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1014562"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1014562"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}