Name: Larue Takeover
Start: 2026-05-13T04:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-05-13T04:00:00.000Z
Location: RIPCORD

Houston's LGBTQ+ community is built on the kind of genuine welcome that doesn't need to announce itself — a sprawling, diverse scene where people from every corner of the city find their people and their place. The city's size means there's room for everything: leather bars and dance clubs, quiet neighborhood hangouts and massive Pride celebrations, all existing without pretense or gatekeeping.

The venues here have real character — spots like Crocker, RIPCORD, and Play each draw their own crowd and set their own tone, whether that's a packed dance floor, a laid-back neighborhood vibe, or something in between. South Beach and Club 2.0 round out a scene that's genuinely varied, the kind of spread that means you can find exactly what you're looking for on any given night, from low-key drinks to full-on nightlife.

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Ripcord's hottest monthly showcase brings a rotating cast of fierce performers to the stage for a night of high-energy drag and pure entertainment. Happening every third Tuesday, this is where the leather bar's stage gets taken over by artists who know how to command a room. Face mask required, showtime at 11pm, and no cover charge to get in.

Larue Takeover

On Tuesday, May 12th at 11:00 PM, Ripcord's hottest monthly showcase brings a rotating cast of fierce performers to the stage for a night of high-energy drag and pure enterta...

Ripcord's hottest monthly showcase brings a rotating cast of fierce performers to the stage for a night of high-energy drag and pure entertainment. Happening every third Tuesday, this is where the lea...

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Larue Takeover - May 12, 2026 - RIPCORD | Houston | Gathry

Ripcord is Houston's oldest gay leather bar, serving the Montrose neighborhood since 1982. Known as the Devil's Playground, this legendary venue offers an unapologetically authentic atmosphere where bears, leather enthusiasts, and friends of all orientations gather in a welcoming, no-pretense environment. The bar features cold drinks, loud music, themed events, and over 40 years of community-focused nightlife that has made it a cornerstone of Houston's bar scene.

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