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From Juneteenth celebrations to sapphic nightlife to Galentine's galas—BLN creates spaces where Black lesbians come together to celebrate, heal, and build community.DON’T MISS OUTUpcoming Events
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Sapphic City: After Dark
A night of music, culture, and celebration. Live performances, DJ sets, and a dance floor packed with Hip-Hop, Dancehall, R&B, Afrobeats, bounce and more.📆Oct, 9th, 2026 •🕚10:00 PM — 2:00 AM📍LiV — 108 Main Street, Houston, TXLive music and poetry performancesDJ Ayoo & DJ 2CockyVendor Village with local makersComplimentary hors d'oeuvres & drink specials
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JUNE 2026Bridging the Gap: A Juneteenth Celebration
An intentional Juneteenth gathering created to uplift and center the Black LGBTQ+ community through culture, healing, visibility, and connection. Presented by The Black Lesbian Network and Self Actualized Inc.25+ Vendors & Community Resource PartnersFree HIV Testing by The Montrose Center
Community Conversation & Panel DiscussionMusic by DJ Smoove
🕛12:00 PM — 4:00 PM 📍The Montrose Center — 401 Branard St, Houston, TX🎙️Hosted by Awakened · Panel by Dr. Jennifer Dean-Wiley🏅 Sponsored by The Montrose Center · Special thanks to The Normal Anomaly Initiative
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MAY 2026Sapphic City: P🌸ssy & Petals
Kicking off Lesbian Visibility Week with a night dedicated to community, culture, and celebration. Live music and poetry, sounds by DJ Ayoo, lesbian Bingo, and a dance floor packed with Hip-Hop, Dancehall, R&B, Afrobeats, and bounce.Live music and poetry performancesLesbian Bingo & dance floor
Music by DJ AyooComplimentary hors d'oeuvres & drink specials
🕛10:00 PM — 2:00 AM 📍LiV — 108 Main Street, Houston, TX🎙️Hosted by Awakened · Co-host Kelly🏅 Vendor Village featuring Something For US & Cee Silky Smooth13
FEB 2026Sapphic City: Galentine's Edition
BLN's celebration of sisterhood, culture, and connection — bringing our community together through games, music, poetry, and powerful storytelling. A night of love, legacy, and Black lesbian joy.Lesbian Bingo — fun, flirty icebreakerMusic by DJ Kayotic
Live music and poetry from incredible lineupVendor Village with local makers
🕛10:00 PM — 2:00 AM 📍LiV — 108 Main Street, Houston, TX🎙️Hosted by Awakened · Co-host Kelly🏅 Community Legacy Honorees: The Rainbow Aunties — Naomi & Marilyn17
OCT 2025Sapphic City& The Art of Connection
BLN's inaugural event — crafted to cultivate community among Black lesbians, creating space to spark new friendships, share stories, and strengthen bonds. The evening began with The Art of Connection (8 PM–10 PM), featuring Lesbian Bingo, poetry, and live performances, followed by Sapphic City (10 PM–2 AM) on the dance floor.Lesbian Bingo — a bold way to break the ice and build connectionsPoetry from Fanta Ballo, AntWil, and Queen Tappan etc.
Live music by Sasha Renee and DestoWestoDJ set by DJ Kayotic — hip-hop, R&B, dancehall, and Afrobeats
🕛10:00 PM — 2:00 AM 📍LiV — 108 Main Street, Houston, TX🎙️Hosted by Awakened · Co-host Kelly🏅BLN's very first event — where community became a vibe and connection became an art.TAKE THE STAGEWant to Perform at a BLN Event?
We're always looking for artists, poets, DJs, and performers to light up our stages. Tell us about yourself and we'll be in touch for upcoming opportunities.Music, poetry, DJ sets, dance & moreFeatured at Houston-area BLN eventsJoin a community of Black queer performers
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